This year the PTA will focus on keeping you up-to-date on what is happening at PMHS, ensuring that our website and meetings connect you to valuable resources, and providing meaningful opportunities to get involved. 

Your PTA membership dollars enhance our school. This month:

• We purchased paint and supplies for "Windows on Wolfs," an Art Department collaboration with town businesses where talented student artists enrolled in AP Art decorate local store fronts in the month of October. 
• We are recognizing the dedication of our devoted custodial team by providing an appreciation lunch on Monday, October 3rd.  Encourage your kids to say "Thanks" when they see a Custodian this week!  

A huge thanks to those of you who have already joined the PTA and we ask that more parents consider making this important donation. The membership of parents and teachers allows us to better support our students and faculty. 

Next Up:

• Tuesday, October 11, PTA Zoom Meeting - Hope to see you online!

Join us!

Marjut Herzog, PMHS PTA President

Theresa Mohan, PMHS PTA President-elect

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Buy now!  Great gifts!

• *New* Class Year Tees
• *New* 10803 Long Sleeve Tees
• Everyone's Favorite Flannel Pants

• Email Directorypmhs@gmail.com to pitch in and have fun helping the PTA.
• October 16th and November 13th at Pelham Market
• November 2nd and 16th after school

Please join us at our first (Virtual) '22-'23 PMHS PTA Meeting on Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00PM via Zoom!

• We will vote on our budget, plan goals and meet key staff who guide our school and district.

Please review the information below for vote at upcoming PMHS PTA October 11 Meeting:

• Draft PMHS PTA Minutes 
• Pelham PTA Council (PTAC) Draft Bylaws

Proposed change: Article VI Section 2 (Member Units Dues) where we are increasing dues from each PTA Unit from $1250 to $1500 to reflect price increases, amplify community engagement programming, increase scholarships and prioritize new initiatives that support equity across the district. 

Save the Date: '22-'23 Meetings

• Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 7:00PM
• Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 7:00PM
• Tuesday, May 1, 2023, 7:00PM

We are seeking volunteers for open PMHS PTA positions:

• Treasurer-in-Training to take over as full Treasurer for '23-'24
• School Spirit-wear volunteers for tables at Pelham Farmer's Market 
• Multicultural Events and Programming Committee

Click here to learn more or email us with any questions!

Pelham’s Special Education Parent-Teacher Association (SEPTA) meets 3-4 times a year, and provides guest speakers on topics such as advocacy, learning styles, IEPs, 504s, and support programs. 

Please Join SEPTA when you join the PMHS PTA. 

Fall Meetings: 

• November 3,  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
• December 2,  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Our meetings, virtual via Zoom, take place monthly on the first Thursday of the month from 8:45am-10:15am. 

Fall Meeting Dates:  

• October 6, 2022   
• November 3, 2022
• December 1, 2022

Meeting ID: 299 119 3328

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Principal's Coffees provide the opportunity for regularly-scheduled communication with PMHS parents, families, and administrative team. They feature highlights and announcements along with in-the-moment Q&A with the principal and other administrative staff/faculty members.

Join the Virtual PMHS Principal's Coffee/Supper Meetings

Tuesday October 11, during PTA Evening meeting (7:00pm) 

Wednesday November 9, 9:00am

Wednesday December 7, 6:30pm - Evening meeting

See the District calendar for 2023 events.

Wednesday, October 5: No School (Yom Kippur)

Thursday-Friday, October 6-7: Senior Photos

Friday-Saturday, October 7-8: PMHS Homecoming

Monday, October 10: No School (Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day)

Wednesday, October 12: PSAT Exam 10th & 11th Grades at PMHS

Wednesday, October 19: Early Release Day (Professional Learning)

Sunday, October 23: Wag-A-Thon Amplify Pelham FUNdraiser

Monday, October 24: Diwali

Thursday, October 27: Senior Haunted House FUNdraiser

Senior Haunted House is an exciting fundraiser for each Senior Class. Encourage friends and younger family members to participate and support fundraising for Prom - while having fun!

• Thursday, October 6, 3:00pm   Clubs & Activities Fair

• Community service: All high school students are required to record their community service hours through www.volunteeraccess.com in order to fulfill their graduation requirement; students should select Pelham Memorial High School and log in using their Google Classroom address.

NY State PTA Financial Aid Master Class 

College may be the next step on your child’s journey and NYS PTA wants to help support families as they navigate this complex landscape, including the financial aid process, admissions, and assessing financial aid offers, and financial aid appeals.

• Register for the October 11,  12pm Session

• Register for the October 11,  7pm Session

• Remind your Seniors to check their @pelhamschools.org email everyday so they don't miss Virtual College visits listed in Daily Announcements & important updates from Counseling Services.
• Starting 10/1/2022: Set-up your FSA ID and fill out the FAFSA form.
• Club Fair is October 6.
• Tuesday, October 18: Financial Aid Night - Virtual 7 pm

Yearbook Information

• Parents - Submit Your Ads Now!  Ads are due November 1st.

  Click HERE to see what options are available.

• Purchase your Yearbook this month.  Early Bird Price is $85.

Bookmark the Class of 2023 Info page as a reference.

For any questions or concerns related to the Class of '23, please post questions on your parent Facebook group or reach out to our parent liaisons: Beth Blanc and Julie Fair. 

• Club Fair is October 6.  Junior year is a good time to take on leadership roles in clubs you have enjoyed.  
• Wednesday, October 12: The 11th Grade PSAT offered in October is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT).
• Service Academy applications are now available for interested students.

• Bookmark the Class of 2024 Info page as a reference.

For any questions or concerns related to the Class of '24, please post questions on your parent Facebook group or reach out to our parent liaisons: Sara Mallach and Jamie Giuseppi.

• Club Fair is October 6. This is an opportunity to find friends with shared interests and explore something that sounds interesting or is a bit outside your comfort zone. It's fine to try a few clubs and settle on one or more later. Share the list with your student.

• Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:00 - 8:30pm: There will be a Center for Career Services Open House at the Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services (SWBOCES) Career and Technical Education campus on Grasslands Road in Valhalla.
  • Each district works with BOCES to access such services. Explore their Career Services Catalog and Frequently Asked Questions. Your child’s counselor would be the best person with whom to discuss whether and how career and technical education would be the right fit. 

• Join the Class of 2025 Parent/Guardian Facebook Group.
  
• Bookmark the Class of 2025 Info page as a reference.

For any questions or concerns related to the Class of '25, please post questions on your parent Facebook group or reach out to our parent liaisons: Erin Ginsburg and Chiara Goodyear.

Club Fair is October 6. This is an opportunity to find friends with shared interests and explore something that sounds interesting or is a bit outside your comfort zone. It's fine to try a few clubs and settle on one or more later. Share the list with your student.

• Join the Class of 2026 Parent/Guardian Facebook Group.
• Bookmark the Class of 2026 Info page as a reference.

For any questions or concerns related to the Class of '26, please post questions on your parent Facebook group or reach out to our parent liaisons: Karen Beatty, Mayuri Gonzalez.

Please link to our many Community Partners on our Website. 

• We will spotlight different partners with teen focused programs/activities each month in our newsletter.

The Pelham Larks invite you to a celebration of 70 years of song in the Pelham community.

• Sunday, October 23, 2022, 4:00pm,
• The Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade
• To purchase tickets: https://our.show/thelarks

Pelham’s own women’s singing group, founded by the Junior League in 1952, will be joined by the AcaPelicans, the Pelham Memorial High School student run a cappella group, as well as the Crickets, a men’s a cappella group that is part of the University Glee Club of New York City.

Profits will benefit Pelham Together and the Manor Club.

• Community Calendars (AKA the Big Calendars) are available for purchase at JCafe, Flour Power, and Pelham Art Center. Payment must be made by cash or check only.  All proceeds support the work of Pelham Together.

• Check out Pelham Together's Youth Work Job Board, for employers/organizations with positions and opportunities to post for local youth ages 14-22.

The Pelicants have kicked off their season.  

• The group is open to 8th-12th Graders,
• Meeting Mondays 5:30-6:45pm at the Pelham Picture House
• Run by local funny person and dad Josh Wallach.