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Katonah-Lewisboro BOE Requests Community Input to Identify New Superintendent

<p class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">Board of Education Requests Community Input Regarding Identifying New Superintendent&nbsp;</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">Katonah-Lewisboro School District’s Board of Education has initiated its search for a new superintendent. To advise them in this process, they have retained the services of Hazard, Young, Attea &amp; Associates (HYA), a consulting firm that specializes in assisting School Boards with the consideration of candidates for superintendent.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">A key step in this process is to identify the characteristics that the Katonah-Lewisboro community is seeking in its new superintendent.</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">All community members are invited to complete an online survey and attend a Community Conversation, which will be facilitated by associates of HYA, on April 10 at noon and 7:30 pm, via Zoom.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">The link for the survey and the Zoom link for the Community Conversations can be found at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001shVZXT8QYWQaodv0PAaBQ5KOpJl-2k6ZqwzmWcCqnOqRbFHT4gVHMSKjywMKXzNYaYRP7gigFmOOhARXHsxzzJXYTlg3nxwLS_oiSgGxJ7dmQD4PseDv-SPRK0WV451GJefWR0d0UfKUIM3HGjVA1ZKdpYxkpdyr97jcNyAzpj0=&amp;c=9UMv-BbyXTnvLPYwRciQcnmtpmUUtJ5WYigYAELqAKAlc3xFJLi2JA==&amp;ch=CyaRnAnpn-iPoTacrCwOJSRu3UIZgzqL4W_FG5eArXXrQJnV1Tys5Q==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(85, 38, 151);"><strong>klschools.org/superintendentsearch</strong></a><strong style="color: rgb(85, 38, 151);">.</strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">A postcard with invitations to participate in the online survey and Community Conversation is being sent to all residents, expected to arrive in homes by the beginning of April.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(26, 25, 26);">“We welcome and value the community's input&nbsp;as we search for a superintendent who can continue the great work happening in the District,” said Julia Hadlock, president of the Board of Education.</span></p>

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Local high school student is harvesting every drop! Join her via Zoom April 18!

<p><strong>For Earth Day, How to Use Plastic Bottles to Capture Rain Water</strong></p><p>On Thursday, April 18th&nbsp;at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, Madeline Abrams, a high school student, will present on Zoom the environmentally-friendly way she developed to capture rain water using discarded plastic bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens and landscapes.</p><p>By using empty plastic bottles, cutting them in half lengthwise, and connecting them with waterproof tape, Madeline has created a gutter system to capture the rainfall that comes off of a roof. She then uses water bottles to create a downspout to direct the water to a holding tank similar to a rain barrel.&nbsp;Here is a link to the website she created, Harvest Every Drop, to share her invention:&nbsp;<a href="http://harvesteverydrop.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">http://harvesteverydrop.com</a></p><p>Madeline recently presented her rain harvesting system virtually to 45 communities in New York, California, Uganda, Namibia, Lesotho, Angola and South Africa. Her invention is being shared with villages and communities as a way to conserve water and address the issue of up-cycling plastic waste which has become a major problem in many parts of the world and in our area. An article about Madeline’s system was recently published in an international Rotary magazine covering Uganda.</p><p>Here is the registration link for Madeline’s program<strong>:</strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOisqD0oGdOmdfRmAurvF3MY-calVGj2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwtcOisqD0oGdOmdfRmAurvF3MY-calVGj2</a>&nbsp;</p><p>To date, 35 public libraries in the New York Tri-State, Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Palo Alto and Dallas areas will be participating by sharing the Zoom link with their communities.</p><p>After the presentation, Madeline will share the instructional video she created as a reference to build her watering system to help communities harvest every drop.</p><p>Madeline’s goal is to spread her innovation as far and wide as possible to benefit communities and to help people harvest every drop.</p>

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Lewisboro Community Workshop: Narcan Training on March 21

<p><strong>Community Workshop: Narcan Training Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm</strong></p><p>Learn how to use Narcan® (Naloxone) to quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. This is a simple skill that any person can use to save a life. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan® (nasal naloxone).</p><p>The trainers will also distribute free Narcan® kits, and answer questions. Registration is required via&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ie7LnRfemQgiC5OI68rkotVZyUMJx41H-BJiJghuhxyIE_rk3gxtCeJa1uMXJn8nOwPX7thVXzmPQ-gcCRvbgN4RFBpAfGO2i09-ZZNdJzw-GTAbILWZxlQCWiTzLoJov53W5KjMhAfaOew4jbUJWsGArQ9spLSl59xewqvtHXVYuHi9st2KhwnOyDATf1J9LFc27okHR-kbo0ABH7KRCj_wAGi5bJogFWfaHJPS9CUfIW1uMiTQwdH3EYdxiHp7&amp;c=5cdjsxlJblaGAiQbYDnVecfiSSv3uqyPUG2lntcexoPyhTNdqMdBtQ==&amp;ch=RmggwMkDRznI3Xs53XosqE6H0gnAhWQ3ubYEghhdI_IQTeel5Ib8mA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>.</p><p>This workshop is being co-hosted by Legislator Erika Pierce and the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Training is being provided by the Lexington Center for Recovery.</p>

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Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair at the Library on Saturday, March 2

<p>Give back to your Community! This annual event pairs would-be volunteers with local agencies in need of help.</p><p>Stop by and speak with representatives of local groups who will have tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs. There are volunteer opportunities for adults AND teens.</p><p>The Volunteer Fair is the perfect way for newcomers to discover what the town has to offer, for retirees to put their skills to work in volunteer positions and for families to teach the importance of giving back to others. It is also a great way for High School Seniors to scout out potential senior internships.</p><p>Participating Groups include:</p><p>Bedford Audubon * boys team charity * Goldens Bridge Fire Department * Lewisboro Celebrates Pride * Lewisboro Garden Club/Golden Roads * Lewisboro Library &amp; Fair * Lewisboro Open Spaces &amp; Preserves * Lewisboro Seniors/Meals on Wheels * Lewisboro Sustainability Committee * Lewisboro Town Historian * Lewisboro Trail Volunteers * Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps * Rock ‘n Rescue * Transportation Resources Access (TRA) * Vista Fire Department * Westchester Land Trust</p><p><br></p>

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Katonah-Lewisboro School District Kindergarten Orientation 2024!

<p>Do you have a preschool-age child or know someone with a student about to enter kindergarten? Pass along this message! Families with a child who is currently five years of age, or who will be turning five years of age on or before December 1, 2024, are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation, which will be held at Increase Miller Elementary School on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. Snow date: Monday, March 11. </p><p>This evening presentation is for parents/caregivers only.</p>

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John Jay students earn accolades for academics and music!

<p><strong>John Jay's Class of 2024 Valedictorian Alice Cai is a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist.</strong></p><p>“This prestigious achievement is a testament to Alice’s hard work, dedication and outstanding academic abilities,” said John Jay Principal Steven Siciliano.</p><p><strong>John Jay junior Fenton Lio has been accepted into WCSMA All County High School Jazz Band A.</strong></p><p>“This is a very prestigious group to get into and highly competitive, especially as a guitarist,” said John Jay Band teacher Jared Henderson.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00148XCkcNAxPFTH03e997RZUhXody0TPJuJj2Whk7XMtLTLSn-O_KvxCtkyrGEtxiTVCGteMm-Kg_QIjWFNswMnC97mXjHPDBrEYBkndoDUeoHQnZoEywESbE7mYh5oSUvOu0kAjrGv6XSRrOSJOo-K6IGKCL9nsPb1AwPLJn7WwkywT5tZ0ZpXtdCmpyEBlbQm2VCFb4AK8Y=&amp;c=oWF1Ak1_UoAn632m_5iVwXRmnuMlhagkfb4FoT3mHIH38YQd-xUrxw==&amp;ch=ovE4jFP3tb6FXdhA3cK8QPP-typ4CrjRPbfCqwcIo5DlzDlpCMM5pQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Read MORE</strong></a></p>

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Run Like A Mother 5K in Ridgefield on Mother's Day! Registration is OPEN!

<p><em>Empower. Inspire. Enable. Run Like A Mother® Isn’t Just a Race, It’s Our Way of Life.</em></p><p>National organization Run Like A Mother® announces its 2024 5K race in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Participants will run the memorable race on Sunday, May 12th.</p><p><strong>Register </strong><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ridgefield/RunLikeaMotherRidgefield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p> The point-to-point looped course starts at The Ridgefield Playhouse and finishes in the heart of town, Ballard Park. Runners, along with their family and friends, will enjoy a post-race party.</p><p>Run Like A Mother Ridgefield is proud to support the Noreen L Papa: Mothers Live Your Life Fund at the Ridgefield Library, which helps provide programming and other Library resources to encourage health and wellness.</p><p>Race participants will have several unique opportunities to support this important community charity. Runners can make a donation when they register for the race, or they can choose to donate during the registration process, which automatically enters them to win items and experiences provided by partners of Run Like a Mother.</p><p>A celebration of women, Run Like A Mother was founded in 2008 by Ridgefield, CT resident, owner of Ridgefield and Darien Running Companies, and author of <em>See Mom Run- Every Mother’s Guide to Getting Fit and Running Her First 5k</em>, Megan Searfoss. Since its start, Run Like A Mother has encouraged more than 25,000 women in all stages of motherhood (novice, new, and experienced) across the country to make running a part of their life.</p><p>“Run Like A Mother encourages women to step out the door and move,” said Searfoss. “The race gives women an opportunity to run a race with their family cheering them on from the start to the finish and post-race celebration.”</p><p>Registration is currently open for the race. Additional information on the race, charity partner, and post-race party can be found at <a href="https://chat.openai.com/c/www.runlikeamother.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.runlikeamother.com</a>. </p>

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