Parents and Guardians of students in the HCSD are asked to participate in a brief survey to tell us about their experiences with our District. The survey is intended to measure our efforts surrounding equity and inclusion and help us make decisions to ensure our schools are welcoming to all. Please access the survey at: surveys.panoramaed.com/highlandny/6420678780/surveys. 
Parents with students in multiple buildings within the district are asked to complete the survey multiple times to have responses directly correlate to the specific building. 
 
Community Event at the Jewish Congregation of New Paltz 
The Jewish Congregation of New Paltz invites local community members to participate in a book discussion facilitated by Rabbi William Strongin. The book discussion will be on the novel   Refugee by Alan Gratz. This will take place on Refugee Shabbat 2021, Saturday, March 6 at 11 a.m. Virtually, with ZOOM. Interested parties can register to receive a Zoom link for the discussion  (current members of JCNP need not preregister).  Please pass this invitation on to others who might be interested.  

Refugee, a novel that traces the lives of three young refugees in three different decades, is available to borrow through the Mid Hudson Library System. Refugee Shabbat 2021 is a project of HIAS. HIAS was founded in 1881 as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society to assist Jews fleeing pogroms. Today, guided by Jewish values, HIAS works to protect, resettle and advocate for the world’s most vulnerable refugees regardless of race, religion or ethnicity. JCNP is a member and supporter of the HIAS initiative, the Welcome Campaign, advocating and supporting refugee resettlement in the U.S. and globally. 
 
A Family Favorite Snack In our house that is quick and easy Is Cinnamon Sugar Chex Mix. Give it a try, be warned, you may not be able to stop snacking! 
INGREDIENTS 
• ¼ cup granulated sugar 
• ½ tablespoon cinnamon 
• 4 cups Cinnamon Chex Cereal (or you can always use plain Chex cereal too!) 
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted 
 
INSTRUCTIONS 
1. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar, set aside. 
2. In a large bowl add the cereal, and toss with the melted butter, thoroughly coating. 
3. Place in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. 
4. Pour the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top, and toss to coat evenly. Microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and pour onto wax paper (or similar), and allow to cool and dry. Store in an airtight container. 
 
For all Curbside Crafts: Crafts need to be picked up within the week of the craft.  Pictures of crafts made are encouraged. Please call the library at 845-691-2275 and schedule a pickup time 
 
Curbside: Create A Whale Card
Create a Whale Card. Registration is required. Whale card kits are available through our curbside service and available until Saturday, February 20th. Kits are limited to 15 and registration is required. New to the craft kits are a book that will go with the subject of the craft. The book needs to be returned within 3 weeks from when you checked it out. 
 
Curbside: Mardi Gras Mask Craft Kit 
Registration is required. Mardi Gras Mask Craft Kits are available to be picked up through our curbside service and is available all week long until Saturday Feb.20th. There are only 15 kits available for the week.  The kit includes and instructions. 
 
If you have a “Pop of Positivity!” you would like to share during quarantine, please email me at mrskendraelliot@gmail.com or call 845-706-9582.