PEARLS Administration

Congratulations Dr. Brown-Anfelouss on receiving the distinctive honor Administrator of the Year.

A dinner will be held in her honor at The Riverview on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.

MISSION STATEMENT
The PEARLS community of families, staff and students is committed to providing a safe nurturing environment which centers on the development of the whole child. We hold high expectations for our gifted students and encourage them to strive for personal excellence. Our purpose is to educate, inspire and prepare our students to be responsible, independent and critical thinkers who will become life-long learners attuned to the diversities, challenges and opportunities of the real world.
 

"TOURS ARE AVAILABLE"
Prospective parents interested in seeing our school can call the Main Office and ask for the next tour date. (914-376-8250)

Spotlight on Learning


5th, 6th and 7th Grade Art with Ms. McCann.


School News and Events

Celebrate Diversity at PEARLS Multicultural Gala

You're cordially invited to an evening of International food, music and activities and the last PTA meeting of the year on Friday, June 21, 2013 from 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm..  During the celebration PTA members will elect PTA officers for the coming school year and also honor our Jenkins award winners!

Congratulations to Casey Wetherbee and David Treus, and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who ranked in the top 17th percentile in the National History Bee Final Championship Tournament, held in Atlanta, GA on June 1, 2013.  Casey and David competed against  434 other contestants from all across the United States, from as far west as Oregon, and as far south as Florida.  Well Done!!


Congratulations to Harry Nair, of class 8-5, and his advisor, Mrs. Bellusci, who won the annual Holocaust Remembrance Program Art Competition, sponsored by the Lincoln Jewish Center.  Harry submitted a portrait of a child in a Nazi concentration camp.  Harry’s portrait was recognized at the annual Lincoln Jewish Center brunch on June 2, 2013, where his work was recognized and on display.  Well Done!


PEARLS Earns 9th Place in National History Bowl Final:  Washington DC/May 18, 2013

Congratulations to the PEARLS National History Bee and Bowl team and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who earned 9th place in the final championship tournament in Washington DC on May 18, 2013.  The team competed against the best and brightest students from across the country, from locations such as New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, Kentucky, Iowa and Oregon.  Well Done!


Save the Date: The PTA will host the PEARLS Talent Show on Friday, June 14, 2013 starting at 7:00 pm in the auditorium.

Congratulations to Annie Kuriako and her coaches, Mr. McMenimon and Mrs. Bellusci, who earned 2nd place in the annual district-wide Gettysburg Address competition.  Well Done!


Congratulations to PEARLS Hawthorne NHBB team members Casey Wetherbee, David Treus, Aarsh Desai, and their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, who on Thursday, April 18, 2013, competed against students from all over the Hudson Valley in the National History Bee Regional competition held at Saunders High School.  Casey Wetherbee and David Treus qualified to compete in the National Final Championship Tournament, to be held in Atlanta, GA on June 1, 2013.  Well Done!


Congratulations to the PEARLS National History Bowl Team, who on Saturday, December 15, 2012 ranked in 2nd place, after a sudden death tie breaker match against Ben Franklin School of Bergen County, NJ.  As a result of this strong performance, their coach, Mrs. Bellusci, and the team will travel to Washington DC in May 2013 to compete against the best teams from all across the United States. Well Done!

Student Government Activities

District Showcase

Junior Achievement Program Trains the Next Generation of Business Innovators
In partnership with Junior Achievement of the Hudson Valley, MasterCard mentors transformed Yonkers Public Schools classrooms into professional development seminars.





A Celebration of Architectural Proportions
The Saunders Trades & Technical High School Architecture Open House showcases student preparation for 21st century life, work and continued education.





Paideia 15 Cereal Artists

Paideia School 15 cereal artists transformed the breakfast of champions into works of art during a workshop with pop artist Michael Albert. Feast your eyes on their creations.



Saunders Electronics & Computer Circuitry Students of Innovation

Saunders High School students made a stop at the intersection of past, present and future to meet physicist Maurice Karnaugh. 



Cornell Kindergarten Students Upcycle Grocery Bags

Mrs. Kerri Vanadia's Kindergarten class helped a local ShopRite go green for Earth Day by upcycling paper bags into works of art.




Cross Hill Students Plant Arbor Day Tree

With a little help from some special friends, Cross Hill Academy 2nd graders followed the footsteps of generations before them, and planted a tree at neighboring Lohrfink Park.




Education and Determination Keys to Success

Both boys and girls at Westchester Hills School 29 will be writing future chapters of Women's History Month, inspired by women who are writing their own chapters now.




Cedar Place Students Embrace Native American Culture

With characteristic gusto, Cedar Place 4th graders embraced Native American culture while learning valuable English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies skills this month during an exciting, hands-on art based after school program. 

PEARLS eBackpack

This area will feature important flyers, forms, and materials that were recently distributed for students, parents, and families.

PTA News


Get the latest PEARLS Hawthorne PTA News at www.pearlspta.org!

Upcoming Events

Tue, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 20
Regents Exams
Wednesday, June 19
Board of Education Stated Meeting
7:30 PM
Saunders High School Auditorium
Friday, June 21
Regents Rating Day
Monday, June 24
Special PreK Schedule
AM PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Last Day of School – Students report in the morning to receive report cards
PM PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
No School
Tuesday, June 25
Last Day of School
Special PreK Schedule
AM PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
No School
PM PREKINDERGARTEN STUDENTS
Last Day of School – Students report in the morning to receive report cards

Weather

Today, 6/19/2013
High: 79 Low: 60
Mostly cloudy
14% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 6/20/2013
High: 80 Low: 57
Clear
5% chance of precipitation.