Garden City PTA News

PTA Executive Committee Positions Open for 2023–24

The PTA Nominating Committee thanks the community for the amazing nominations made for our open Executive Committee positions for the 2023–24 school year. We are proud to announce the slate selected for the 2023–24 Executive Committee, as chosen by the elected 2022 and 2023 Nominating Committees. Each elected position is listed below with their associated term period. This slate will be formally presented and installed at the All Schools meeting on May 23.

• President: Donna Kraus (2023–24)

• President Elect: Elizabeth Cendan (2023–24)

• Executive Vice President: Danielle Atteritano (2022–24)

• Treasurer: Gina Donovan (2023–25)

• Secretary: Alexandra Calame (2023–25)

• VP Communications: Open

(2023–25)

• VP Legislation: Annmarie Gibin (2022–24)

• VP Curriculum: Chrisann Newransky (2022–24)

• HS Director: Zeynep Vitale (2023–25)

• Middle School Director: Jigisha Motwani Mongroo (2022–24)

• Stewart Director: Colleen Ciullo (2023–25)

• Stratford Director: Danielle Livingston (2023–25)

• Hemlock Director: Kristen Whitaker (2023–25)

• Homestead Director: Amy McDonough (2022–24)

• Locust Director: Meaghan Hurley (2023–25)

PTA Super Saturday: June 3

Did you order school supply kits or sportswear from the spring sales? Be sure to come to the GCMS cafeteria on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. to pick up your orders. Families with K–5 students are also invited to register

Getting married?

for the second annual Bike Safety Rodeo happening that day from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Event spots are limited, so visit www. gardencitypta.org to register today!

Mark Your Calendars!

Get your pencils ready to mark these important upcoming dates for the PTA and your schools. Registration for all online events is available at gardencitypta.org

• May 16: School Budget Vote

• May 23: All Schools PTA Meeting

• June 3: PTA Super Saturday @ GCMS, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Garden City’s Senior Center is now open and all activities have resumed. Please visit the Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for futher information on activities and events!

GC Pool Registration Now Begins!

Summer is just around the corner and pool membership registration is underway. The Pool brochure and application can be found by visiting our website, www.gardencityrecreation.org.

This year, residents will have various ways to conveniently register.

Residents can download an application and mail it in OR stop by the Recreation Office, 108 Rockaway Ave. Online registration is also available (you must have a password to sign up online, to receive a password you must go to the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave to verify your residency).

Please look through the brochure to see all of the new and exciting things that will be happening at the GC Pool this season. The pool opens on Saturday, June 10, at 12 noon. Hope to see everyone there! For additional information on the pool please

Seniors Bridge Results

The winners of the Monday, May 8, games:

North/South:

1st Place: Pat Fontaine and Ellen Moynahan

2nd Place (Tie): Joan Kiernan and Claire Burns; Tommie Dodge and Terry Schoenig.

East/West:

1st Place: Nick Basile and Bill Draybk

2nd Place: Athena Philippides and Peggy Burns visit our website’s Pool page!

The Community Garden is Open This Year!

Recreation and Parks is happy to announce that our Community Garden will be open to plant this year. Residents wishing to obtain a plot should call our office at 465-4075. Participants are responsible for the needs of their plot including planting, weeding, and harvesting. Space is limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis

Senior Exercise Schedule at the Senior Center

Our Senior Center is back to a “regular” schedule with many classes to tone, strengthen, and stretch your bodies. These classes are open to Garden City residents ages 60 or older. Here are the classes we offer:

Mondays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.

Tuesdays

Chair Yoga with Maggie at 11:15 a.m.; Line or Chair Dancing with Felicia at 2:30 p.m.

Wednesdays

Chair Exercise with Felicia at 10 a.m.