AGATE of Port Washington - A Home-School Association of the Port Washington Union Free School District

AGATE Meeting Open to the Public

Thursday June 21st at 10:30 am
Weber Library

Please join us for our last AGATE Meeting of the year when we will be voting on our new Board Slate. Find out how you can get involved and what our plans are for the 2018-19 school year.

The 2018-19 AGATE Board Slate:

Co-President: Leigh Richards (2nd year)
Co-President: Nanette Melkonian
Vice President: Kimberly Keiserman
Treasurer: Ronit Daniel (2nd year)
Recording Secretary: Barbara Cohen
Liaison Coordinator: Bin Laurence
Communications Director: Rebecca Hughes Parker

Executive Functioning Skills: How to Help Your Child Get Organized for Success in School

Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm
Port Washington Public Library

AGATE and SEPTA present an education conversation on executive functioning skills featuring Daly School Psychologist, Mrs. Andrea Becker; Weber 6th grade math teacher, Mr. Barry Hoffman, Creator of HOFFKIDS.com; and new addition Schreiber School Psychologist, Dr. Joan Bester. Join us to get some tips on how to help your procrastinators and day-dreamers.

What is executive functioning?
How do I know if my child needs help with these skills?
What can I do to help my child learn how to plan, organize, initiate tasks, and self-monitor?

Bring your questions!

Meet the BOE Candidates

Tuesday, May 8th at 7:30 pm
Weber Library

Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the three candidates running for re-election for the Port Washington Board of Education. After a brief opening statement from each candidate, there will be a Q&A. Get to know your BOE candidates and what they stand for!

Parents’ Council Meeting: Budget Presentation and Q&A

Monday, April 30th at 9:00 am
Weber Library

Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn about the proposed budget for the next school year and to get your questions answered by Mary Callahan, Assistant Superintendent of Business.

Parent University

Monday, April 30th at 7:00 pm
Guggenheim Elementary

Port Washington elementary school counselors invite K-5 parents to hear Kathleen Hurley, Psy.D. and Sharon Grand, Ph.D., discuss ADD/ADHD symptoms and childhood anxiety and explain how these can be addressed and treated for improved academic and social success. Register by returning this form to your child’s school counselor.

Executive Functioning Skills: How to Help Your Child Get Organized for Success in School

Thursday, May 3rd at 7:30 pm
Port Washington Public Library

AGATE and SEPTA present an education conversation on executive functioning skills featuring Daly School Psychologist, Mrs. Andrea Becker and Weber 6th grade math teacher, Mr. Barry Hoffman, Creator of HOFFKIDS.com. Join us to get some tips on how to help your procrastinators and day-dreamers.

What is executive functioning?
How do I know if my child needs help with these skills?
What can I do to help my child learn how to plan, organize, initiating tasks, and self-monitor?

Bring your questions!

Parents’ Council Budget Presentation and Q&A

Monday, April 30th at 9AM
Weber Library

Don’t miss a great opportunity to learn about the proposed budget for the next school year and to get your questions answered by Mary Callahan, Assistant Superintendent of Business.