October 14th, 2011 by Mr. Green
Thank you for your support at Meet The Teacher Night. Many of you became members and many families supported us by purchasing raffle tickets. The tickets were drawn and here are the winning families:
- CRES Samantha Koebele
- SES Ryerson Family
- IMS Camhi/Thomas Family
- WING Mandy Salgado
- IHS Kileen Family
BASKET WINNERS
- Grillin’ All Winter – Mrs. Schnebel
- Witches & Goblins & Bears–Oh My -The Kaplan Family
- Autumn Is In The Air – The Riley Family
- Party Like It’s Halloween – The Green Family
HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG, WITH SWING
- Friday, December 9, 2011, 7-9 PM [High School Cafeteria (north doors)]
- Admission $5 adults, $3 students and senior citizens, preschoolers are free
- Admission includes
- visits with Santa
- refreshments
- holiday crafts for youngsters
- and the music!
Bring your camera!! The High School Swing Vocal Group will encourage everyone to get into the holiday spirit by singing holiday songs. Also, Holiday Basket Raffle!
It is not too late to become a member! Send your check for $10 to Islip Friends of the Arts, c/o Barbara Engels at the address above. If you have any questions or need more information, call Barbara 922-2189
Continue reading ‘Thank You from the Friends of The Arts’
September 1st, 2011 by Mr. Green
Welcome Back! As we start this new school year, we hope that our Islip Families will support us with their membership! Membership is $10 per family. We will see you at Meet The Teacher Night at your child’s school and please check out our great basket raffle, THE ANNUAL BIG RAFFLE, in the lobby that night. We depend on your support to be able to recognize almost 200 students in grades 4 – 12 for their acomplishments in Music and Art each year.
Our first meeting this year is Wednesday, October 12, 7:30PM, High School Community Room. Please join us! We need families to be involved with Islip Friends of the Arts to accomplish our goals!
You will find important, timely information regarding Music and Art at the website: http://islipfpa.net (Islip Department of Fine and Performing Arts) Right now, there is a link to the list of Islip High School Seniors who received scholarships from IFOA, and you can read a little about each of them.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Barbara A. Engels, President, Islip Friends of The Arts
102 Whitman Avenue, Islip, NY 11751
Tel. 922-2189
ISLIP FRIENDS OF THE ARTS Statement of Purpose: We encourage the students of Islip to participate in Art, Dnce, Music, Theatre and the Visual Arts and recognize their efforts through Awards, Scholarships and Enrichment Activities.
June 15th, 2011 by Mr. Green
Below is the presentation made by the ISLIP FRIENDS OF THE ARTS to our SENIOR AWARD RECIPIENTS:
It is our philosophy that it is most important to recognize those students who have for years worked hard at their music and art and be sure the community is aware of that dedication and applauds their excellence. Tonight we give you a name and a face as we tell you who they are inside, and just how accomplished they are – Continue reading ‘Senior Award Recipients from IFOA’
March 31st, 2011 by Mr. Green
Islip Friends of The Arts is presently planning their trip to the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City. The trip is on Friday, November 11, 2010 to see the show. This is a great family day and you can’t beat the price! — please note that there are no chaperones, so students may not attend without an accompanying adult.
If you would like to participate please contact Barbara Engels at 922-2189. Hurry, all orders must be received before Tuesday, April 8. Please click here to download the revised (April 4) information sheet and application.
January 31st, 2011 by Mr. Green
THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012
MY FAVORITE THINGS (6:30pm) showcasing the finest pieces of Art created by our students K-12 this year. Located in the High School Auditorium Lobby (north doors). Admission in FREE
THE BLUE NOTE CAFE (7:30pm) celebrating the musical talents of Swing & Islip High School Jazz Band. Located in the High School Cafeteria (north doors). EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Admission for the Blue Note Cafe is $8 adults/ $6 Senior Citizens and students. This includes continuous beverage and dessert bar and first class entertainment! Doors open at 7pm to allow you to choose your table and be seated before the show begins!
There will be a Basket Raffle throughout the evening in the lobby – winners will be drawn at the end of the evening.
You do not have to be present to win! PLEASE JOIN US!
