Tuxedo Union Free School District

Join us for a fundraiser to support the George F. Baker Class of 2025! For the fourth year, Goat Yoga will be coming to TUFSD ! This event will be held Sunday, April 27 in the John P. Mottola Gymnasium, tickets are $35/ person. Space is limited , so be sure to reserve your spot now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tuxedo-high-fundraiser-tickets-1301221872649?aff=oddtdtcreator

George F. Baker students and their caregivers are invited to the Spring College Fair being held at Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie, NY on Wednesday, April 2 from 6-8 p.m. For more information visit: https://www.nysacac.org/nysacac-regional-college-fair

George F. Baker students and their caregivers are invited to the 69th Annual College Night which will be held at Orange County Com­munity College in the Physical Education Building on Thursday, May 1. Representatives from over 100 colleges and universities will participate in the event that is sponsored by the Orange County Counselors Association. For more information visit: https://www.collegefairguide.com/orange-county-ny-college-night

George F. Baker students and their caregivers are invited to attend two college fairs that being held in Westchester County this spring. Both events are free of charge. These fairs give students and families an opportunity to speak directly with admissions officers and representatives from approximately two hundred colleges and universities they may otherwise not have the chance to visit personally. Students can meet one-on-one with admissions counselors at their tables to discuss entrance requirements, campus life, application deadlines and majors. Representatives will have brochures, catalogs and other literature to describe their institutions. Visit https://www.collegefairguide.com/spring-westchester-college-fairs for more information.

Mark your calendars! NHS, Student Council & Interact are hosting a movie night on Thursday, April 10th from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm for students in grades 6-12. There is no charge to attend and snacks will be provided.

George F. Baker NHS and NJHS is fundraising for Light the Night to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society from March 17 to April 11—click here to donate and support the cause! https://pages.lls.org/ltn/wchv/Wstchstr24/georgefbakerhighschool

CALLING ALL MIDDLE SCHOOLERS. . . DID YOU HEAR THE NEWS???? IT’S TIME TO. . . Grab your boots, flannels, and cowboy hats for a fun-filled Country Trivia Night presented to you by the Middle School Student Council and PTO. The event will be held at the Eagle Valley Firehouse on Friday, April 4th from 6pm-9pm. Bring your appetites and competitive spirits as there will be lots of snacks, pizza, scrumptious ice cream sundaes, and prizes to be won. Permission slips have been handed out to all Middle School Students and we ask that they are returned by Wednesday, March 19th. Please feel free to contact Mr. Fitzsimmons or Ms. Elmendorf with any questions or concerns. We cannot wait to see you all there!!!

The Addams Family is coming to George F. Baker! Don’t miss students in grades 6-12 as they bring this musical comedy to life, inspired by the beloved characters from the classic 1960s television show. Performances will take place at 7 PM on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, with a matinee at 2 PM on Sunday, March 30. Mark your calendars!

The next PTO General Meeting will be held March 12th at 7:30PM at Characters Restaurant. It's time to start planning for our biggest fundraising event of the year - the Annual Tricky Tray Raffle! Please join us for this fun and important meeting. We are hoping to come up with some new themes for our class baskets, and we welcome your input.

The pre-K through 5th grade at GGM is participating in a fundraiser called Art to Remember. Please scan the pamphlet or sticker brought home by your student, or go directly to the Art to Remember website and enter their name. https://arttoremember.com/ There is no obligation, but if you would like to order, please do so by March 19.

Get ready for some weekend fun! Saturday Basketball, a revival of a popular past program run by community volunteers, begins March 8 and will run for 8 weeks. The program is open to students in grades 3-6., and registration information was sent home with students. Call Varsity Basketball Coach Matt Takeuchi for more info at (845) 351-4786 ext. 2101.

Volleyball Open Gym begins March 17th ** START TIME IS 7:00PM** Calling all volleyball players and aspiring volleyball players. Students in grades 4th-6th (Monday nights) and 7th-12th (Thursday nights) are invited to participate in weekly skills development and scrimmaging, led by some of our Tuxedo Volleyball Alumni. Come be a part of the Tornado volleyball legacy! Waiver forms are required to be filled out when you sign in. Registration is required. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/Y2JgMT7s3vheaDs27.

Basketball Open Gym begins on March 12th ! Open to 9th-12th graders, parents and friends, every Wednesday at the school gym. Arrive at 7:00PM to get in a game. Get involved in some 3 on 3 pickup games. No registration is required, but waiver forms are a must and are available on site.

Next week is a weeklong celebration of Read Across America at George Grant Mason Elementary! Activities and events will take place from Monday, March 3 until Friday, March 7. Check out the fun Spirit Week themes in the attached flyer!

The Tuxedo PTO is excited to announce that our next Dine to Donate is at Tuxedo Sushi! Please help support the PTO by stopping by Tuxedo Sushi for some delicious sushi on Thursday, March 6th from 3PM-9PM. You may dine in or take out. Either way, please show the attached flyer, or be sure to mention the PTO when ordering, and 10% of your bill will be donated back to the school.

Rockland Community College is hosting a Construction Careers Night on Thursday, March 27. There will be hands on demonstrations supervised by professionals from Rockland, Orange and Westchester counties who will introduce the many career opportunities and growth potential in the Construction Industry. ADMISSION IS FREE.

Join George F. Baker High School Principal Jared Kahmar for an informative and engaging event designed to help you and your child prepare for the transition to 6th grade at TUFSD! Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Location: GFB Library Time: 6:00 p.m. This session will provide an overview of the 6th-grade experience, including our 6th Grade and Middle School curriculum, clubs, athletics, and extracurricular opportunities. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask any questions about the transition to middle school. The content will be geared towards families, however, students are welcome to attend. A tour and orientation will be held in June for our incoming 6th graders. We look forward to welcoming our future middle schoolers and their families! See you there! For more information, please email Principal Kahmar at: jared.kahmar@tuxedoschools.org *Light refreshments will be provided

The Tuxedo PTO is offering discounted Yankees tickets for the upcoming home game on May 3rd at 1:05pm (NY Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays). Tickets are available for a LIMITED TIME until March 10th! Please purchase your tickets today, and don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some baseball with friends! Pricing: 200 level tickets $95.00 and 400 level tickets $65.00 Each ticket comes with a NY Yankees backpack and a $15 Meal Voucher to be used at any concession stand! HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Click on the link below to complete the Google Form https://forms.gle/2v3Fujz6SHjbmRhi8 PAYMENT: If you are paying cash or check (made payable to Tuxedo PTO), send payment to Tuxedo PTO 11 Hillside Ave. Tuxedo, NY 10987. Parents can send payment in with their child, in an envelope marked Tuxedo PTO. If you are paying by credit card, you can use Cheddar Up which is available through the link above. ALL PURCHASES WILL BE PROCESSED ONCE YOUR PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. IMPORTANT NOTE: The Tuxedo PTO will NOT be providing transportation to this event. If you do not have a ride, please indicate that you are looking for carpool options, and we will try to help you make connections. There will be no rain date other than what is offered by the NY Yankees. If you have any questions, please contact us at tuxedopto@gmail.com.

The Tuxedo PTO has coordinated with the Emergency Services Department of Orange County, NY to hold a CPR/AED certification class on March 26, 2025. We will be running two classes from 3PM-6PM and 6PM-9PM. During this three hour class, you will learn to administer CPR and AED to an adult, child or infant. There will be a practical, at the end of class, which is required for receiving your certification, which is good for two years. You must attend the entire class and pass the practical to get certified. This class is FREE and available to all GFB students (Grades 6-12th), TUFSD staff, parents and community members who live, work or go to school in Orange County, NY. Registration is required. The deadline for registration is March 12th. To Register: Online Registration is available. You may click the link below to register online or scan the QR code on the attached flyer. https://forms.gle/V8Ywqm2rkNHFVPRK7 Additionally, if you are a GFB student/TUFSD staff member, you have the option to fill out a paper form and hand it in at the Main Office. Space is limited, so please register today if you are interested. Slots will be given on a first come first serve basis.

GFB students in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for Game Night on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM—perfect timing for taking the late bus home! Enjoy a variety of games, including video games, board games, and card games. Pizza and drinks will be provided, and it's completely free! This event is proudly sponsored by the Student Council, Interact Club, and National Honor Society. We hope to see you there!