Please join the PTSA General Meeting on Monday, October 16 at 7 pm in the AHS Library.
We'll discuss the year's planning and vote on the 2023-2024 school year budget. Joining us at this event will be Dr. Jennifer Bradshaw, Ardsley's new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. Please RSVP here.
Feeling That Fall Sensation
Busy days are already flying and we have so much to share. Short on time? Just visit ArdsleyPTSA.org for your one-stop shop.
Registration is free / PTSA Standard Membership is $20
Click here for a snapshot of where that money goes.
Get Ready for the WizFit Challenge!
Wizards tickets are on sale for Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, so grab yours now.
Click here to register for the WizFit Challenge kicking off TODAY. Participating CRS students can get fit, have fun and earn prizes.
Raising $5,000 earns Pajama Day for all of Concord Road
$10,000 earns an entire Spirit Week
$15,000 earns a pie in Principal DiCarlo's face!
The class that raises the most funds will get a movie in class
The top individual fundraiser will be principal for a day
Our ultimate goal: new interactive equipment for CRS students to use during physical education classes.
Class Grant Requests Are Open
The Ardsley PTSA offers grants to enhance the curriculum for classrooms, clubs and entire departments. See what we've funded and encourage teachers and other staff members at all three schools to apply for a grant.
Raise a Glass of Milk to Cookie Dough!
Can you really pick just one? Whether you're in the mood for gooey triple chocolate chunk, chewy snickerdoodles or maybe a whole apple pie, we've got the sweetest fundraiser in town.
Check your CRS student's backpack or click here to get started (or support a student!).
It's Time to Celebrate
Learn how to play loteria, pick up Bolivian dancing moves, and enjoy crafts, games, music and food. Join the DEI Committee and community partners on Oct. 7 from 3-5 pm at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library.
Pop-Up Shop
AMS Pop-Up Shop is back after last week's rain! We've got squishies, locker buddies, mechanical pencils, erasers and more. Most items are $3 or less.
Stock up at the next pop-up shop on Friday, October 6.
Q&A with AHS Intern Bianca Ozdoba
Ardsley High School seniors Bianca Ozdoba and Gianna Feldman have been working hard as co-interns for the PTSA DEI Committee. We chatted with Bianca to learn more about what inspired her to get involved.
What draws you to the area of diversity, equity and inclusion? Speaking up in past DEI meetings really ignited my passion for this work. I was bursting with excitement and I had never had that feeling before. It became very clear to me this is something I'm really invested in.
How do you think your extracurriculars will help you in the future? The clubs that I belong to — Silver Linings, Students of Color, Feminist Club, Spanish Club — those are very big parts of my school life. A lot of my interests are captured in these clubs and they shape my world view.
Who are your heroes? My mom. She's someone who has had to fight as a woman and as a Latina. She runs the diversity committees in her own work, and it's inspiring to see her succeed in that and in her professional world.
What is your advice to students who may want to get involved but don't have the same level of confidence? First, you're not alone. Any small thing you do can make a difference. It doesn't have to be speaking in front of everyone; even just helping your friends with their world view can help your community.
