2024-2025 PTSA Initiatives at F.E. Bellows
Each year, the PTSA works to raise money to benefit ALL Rye Neck students. Here's what we've been up to at FEB!
Community Building Events
The Rye Neck PTSA prides itself on bringing our community together. At FEB, we kick the school year off with our annual Chalk the Walk and keep the momentum going with events such as Family Activity Nights, Walk to School Week (timed with Earth Day), and free speakers for parents. We also partner with the Rye Neck International Committee to showcase the amazing cultural diversity in our district.
Engaging Assemblies & Speakers
Each year, the PTSA funds enrichment opportunities at F.E. Bellows. This year, we've funded the below assemblies:
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A pop-up Planetarium from Mobile Ed (5th Grade)
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"Beyond Broadway" Dance Residency with Dance Cavise (4th Grade)
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Jared Campbell Musical Performance (Grades 3-5)
Hands-On Enrichment Activities
In addition to our in-school STEAM (Science Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Enrichment, we host After School Clubs, Grade-specific Playdates and organized events such as:
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Book Fairs (Fall & Spring)
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Walk to School Week (Fall & Spring)
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Family Kickball Nights (Fall & Spring)
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Rye Y Recess Program
Community-Based Donations and Drives
While all of the funds the PTSA raise go directly back to our students, we also strive to teach children about the importance of giving back. In 2023-24 we hosted:
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A Winter Coat Drive benefiting The Sharing Shelf
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Halloween Candy Drive in partnership with Rye Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
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A Children's Book Drive to benefit Darien Book Aid
Parent Volunteer Opportunities
The PTSA partners with the school administration to recruit Class Parents and organize in-class celebrations throughout the year.
Parent Socials & Fundraising Events
We host a series of annual social events to fundraise, as well as bring Rye Neck parents and families together. This school year, we hosted:
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Welcome Back in the Park
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Fall Parents' Night Out at Patsy's
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Family Dance Night
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90's Rewind Party at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club
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Panther Party
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Color Run
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A variety of Sign-Up parties: tennis, poker night, wreath making and many more!
