Global Youth Service Day: April 23rd-25th, 2010/Concord Road Activities

Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes millions of children and youth to improve their communities through service. Established in 1988, GYSD is the largest service event in the world and is now celebrated in over 100 countries.

Together with our school Administration and the PTA, the Ardsley Cares Committee and the Concord Road School Student Council has come up with some service ideas and projects to help our community participate in GYSD.

We are happy to announce that the following opportunities will be available to Concord Road families.

Collect and Sort Items for the Elmsford Animal Shelter: Beginning on April 19th and ending on April 23rd, we will be collecting new and used items for the animal shelter. The following are items that will be accepted: blankets, towels, sheets, and wet dog/cat food. These items can be dropped off in the front hallway of Concord Road.

In addition, we are looking for volunteers (students with parents) to help sort the collected items on Friday, April 23rd after school. (1 hour)

Clean up Concord Road: Join us on Saturday, April 24th* at 10:00 a.m. to help clean up areas around the school. (1 hour)

Planting at Concord Road: Join us on Saturday, April 24th* at 10:00 a.m. to help make Concord Road beautiful by planting flowers and shrubbery - a great spring activity. (2 hours)

Please note that all activities require adult supervision. Registration is required for the events as space is limited. Please contact Judy Cooperman at judycooperman@gmail.com to register - and please specify which activity you are interested in participating in with your child(ren).

* The rain date for the Cleaning and Planting activities will be Sunday, April 25th.

Global Youth Service Day: April 23rd-25th, 2010/Middle School Activities

Together with our school Administration and the PTA, the Ardsley Cares Committee and the Middle School School Student Council has come up with some service ideas and projects to help our community participate in GYSD.

We are happy to announce that the following opportunities will be available to Ardsley Middle School families:

1. Bake healthy dog treats to donate to the Elmsford Animal Shelter: This activity will take place in Ms. Vlad’s room on Friday, April 23rd after school until approximately 5:00 pm.

2. Sew catnip toys to donate to the Elmsford Animal Shelter: This activity will take place in Ms. Vlad’s room on Friday, April 23rd after school until approximately 5:00 pm.

3. Collect for the Elmsford Animal Shelter: Beginning on April 19 and ending on April 23, we will be collecting blankets, towels, sheets, comforters, soft fabrics, cushions, and pillows. A collection box will be located by Ms Watkins office.

4. Pond Clean-Up: Student volunteers will help clean the pond area (and ready it for planting and mulch) between AMS and the Ardsley Swim and Tennis Club. This event will take place on Saturday, April 24th for approximately 4 hours. Raindate: Sunday, April 25th.

Registration is required for the events as space is limited. Please contact Jackie Gross at jackie0144@hotmail.com to register.

We are also looking for a couple more parent volunteers if you are interested in supporting one of the above activities.

Photos from Ardsley Cares Day -October 10, 2009

Here are some photos from our first Ardsley Cares Day!