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October 9, 2026
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Board of Education Meeting, Carmel High School Library, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Board of Education Committee Meeting, Carmel High School
Audit, Facilities & Operations, 5:30 – 6:20 pm., CHS Library Lab
Thursday, October 15, 2026 Board of Education Committee Meeting, Administrative Office
Policy – 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Executive Conference Room
Board of Education meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. but are expected to consider an immediate entry into
Executive Session with a 30-minute limit. The public portion of all meetings begins at 7:00 p.m.
Note: Regular Board of Education Meetings are livestreamed on the CarmelCSD Youtube Channel.
Board of Education Committee Meetings are livestreamed here.
Community members who wish to speak during Board of Education meetings are asked to sign up in advance.
BUDGET ADVISORY MEETING
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00-10:00 a.m., Carmel High School library.
This first meeting of the budget cycle will be for the purpose of reviewing where we are in the current budget and describing our assumptions for the 2027-2028 budget, including some significant challenges we will face.
Light refreshments will be served. Join Superintendent Michael Plotkin and Assistant Superintendent Ken Silver for this introductory meeting as we start the process for the next budget cycle.
FLU CLINICS IN THE SCHOOLS
The Putnam County Department of Health is offering flu vaccination clinics in all Carmel schools this fall. Staff and students must register in advance via the link for the school that they work in or attend. Those that have not completed the registration form prior to clinic will be unable to receive the vaccine the day of the clinic.
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Matthew Paterson Elementary School - Tuesday, 10/13/2026, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Register and complete the consent form here by Tuesday, 10/6/26.
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Kent Elementary School - Wednesday, 10/14/26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Register and complete the consent form here by Wednesday, 10/7/26.
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Kent Primary School - Wednesday, 10/14/26, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register and complete the consent form here by Wednesday, 10/7/26.
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George Fischer Middle School -- Wednesday, 10/21/26, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Register and complete the consent form here by Wednesday, 10/14/26.
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Carmel High School - Thursday, 10/22/26, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Register and complete the consent form here by Thursday, 10/16/26.
CCSD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON
Senior citizens residing in the Carmel Central School District are invited to the Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon prepared by the Carmel Central School District’s Food Services Department on Thursday, November 5, 2026. (Snow date is November 6th.) Lunch will be served at the various schools at the following times:
- CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL…………………….12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- GEORGE FISCHER MIDDLE SCHOOL…….11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- MATTHEW PATERSON ELEM SCHOOL…...10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
There is no charge for this event, as the Carmel Teachers’ Association continues to sponsor this luncheon.
Reservations Required: Call the Putnam County Office for Senior Resources, (845) 808-1700, ext. 47100 by Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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SEEKING PARTICIPANTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL RESEARCH STUDY ON MUSIC & HEARING
Hello! I am a science research student at Carmel High School. I am looking for participants to complete a quick, voluntary, and anonymous 10-minute survey for my research project examining the connection between personal listening devices, music preferences, and hearing perception.
 Survey Links & Instructions:
For Adults (18+): Access and complete the questionnaire directly at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zsXnsDHE1c
For Minors (17 & under): A parent/guardian must first fill out the online consent form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VCscsJvtWX. After consent is completed, the minor may take the survey above.
Thank you for your time and assistance in supporting student research!
Contact Information:
Science Research Teacher (Dr. Griffin): ngriffin@carmelschools.org
SEE ART BY CCSD STUDENTS AT THE GREAT SWAMP ART SHOW
The 30th Annual Great Swamp Celebration and Art Show, Saturday, October 17, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 18, noon - 4 p.m. at Christ Church on Quaker Hill, 17 Church Road, Pawling, NY 12564
*Admission is free to all!
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ENL FAMILY NIGHT - DISTRICTWIDE
English as a New Language Night on Wednesday, October 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. is for families districtwide.
VOLLEYBALL PINK-OUT GAME
Stay Connected: GFMS PTA Facebook, GFMS PTA Instagram, GFMS PTA on the school website. |
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TRUNK OR TREAT
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PUTNAM COUNTY YOUTH BUREAU TRUNK OR TREAT
Friday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tilly Foster Farm. See attached Flyer
EAST FISHKILL LIBRARY
For more events and information see East Fishkill Community Library
Meet the Animals of Teatown: October 12, 1 - 2 p.m. Kids ages 6+ are invited to "Meet the Animals" at the library. Staff from Teatown nature preserve will bring amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Registration is required and this program is for kids only. Parents and caregivers are asked to wait in the library for the duration of the event. For questions contact: Mary Sekhri sekhri@eflibrary.org
KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more events and information see www.kentlibrary.org
Teen Volunteer Program, Mondays, 4 - 5:45 p.m. Ages 12-18. Get community service hours by helping around the Kent Library.
Bilingual Storytime, Monday, October 19, November 16 & December 21 at 11:30 a.m. Ages 2–5. A fun storytime for little ones learning English, Spanish, or both!
Paws to Read, Wednesday, October 28 starting at 4:00 p.m. Ages 5–11. Practice reading skills by reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog.
Kids Yoga, Wednesday, October 21 at 4:30 p.m., Grades K–4. Children will explore playful poses, balance activities, grounding exercises, and breath work while learning simple tools to help calm and regulate their bodies and minds.
Pumpkin Glow & Halloween Show, Monday, October 26 at 6:00 p.m. Children of all ages. Join us for Halloween music, dancing, mini trick-or-treating, crafts, tattoos, refreshments, and spooky fun! Bring your carved pumpkin for our Jack-o’-Lantern Contest—we’ll provide the tea lights!
Kent Library Free Clothing Boutique, Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. All ages.
Join us for The Great Give Back, a one-day-only pop-up boutique at the library. Browse donated items and take home FREE clothing—no purchase necessary!
Photography Workshops with Peter Glass, Select Saturdays beginning October 10 at 11:00 a.m. Ages 14 and up.
Learn photography tips and skills for your smartphone and camera from professional photographer Peter Glass.
LEGO Club, Select Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Ages 5–10. Come build with fun LEGO challenges and creative projects!
Kids Craft Club, Select Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Ages 5–10. Enjoy a fun story together, then bring it to life with a creative craft!
PATTERSON LIBRARY
Homeschool Hangout: Open Art - Friday, 10/9 @ 2 PM for ages 5 and up.
Teen Takeover: Social Media Safety - Tuesday, 10/20 @ 4 PM for ages 12-19. Learn how to use the Internet safely and avoid internet trolls so you can surf the web with confidence!
REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Register at Carmellibrary.org, (845) 225-2439
Little Reeders Playgroup- A Drop-In caregivers group. Meets on Thursdays beginning October 8, 10:30 a.m.-Noon.
Looking for a place to connect with other local caregivers while your little one learns and plays? Join us for a relaxed morning of stories, crafts, snacks, and open play designed for children ages 2+.
October Crafternoon- For children ages 5 & up. October 13, 4:30 p.m. Meet local author Mina Elwell-writer of the Undercover Monster graphic novel. We will do a monster craft and make a spooky snack.
Reed Library & Friends Halloween Parade - Saturday, October 31. Parade Kicks off at 11:00 am Starts at the Reed Memorial Library and ends at the new Reed Community Hub. There will be pumpkin decorating and fall snacks. This is a family-friendly event and registration is required.
PATTERSON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For more info, see pattersonny.myrec.com
Youth Winter Basketball League: Pre-K through 8th grade, with divisions for Pre-K, K–1, 2–3, 4–5, and 6–8. We are also looking for volunteer coaches for teams in each division. Coaches must complete a Volunteer Packet and five mandatory courses.
VIP Sports Soccer: Soccer Clinic for children who prefer a small group setting. For those age 4 to 17, a dedicated special needs program. For more info, email Sarah Sibajene, at: sesibajene@gmail.com
VEGA GYMNASTICS COMMUNITY DAY
Vega Gymnastics, 3 Day Road, Carmel, is hosting a Community Day on October 25, featuring Putnam Humane Society pet adoptions, as well as a letter-writing station and donation drive for United for the Troops. See attached flyer.
CARMEL UNITED SOCCER
Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Recreational Soccer Registration is open. For players from 3 years old through 13 years old (players born between 2013-2023. When you register for the Fall, you automatically receive the Spring season with it.
Carmel United has a few Travel teams looking for 1-2 more players for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 season:
- Boys U13 Impact: boys born between 8/1/2013 and 7/31/2014
- Girls U12/13 Cheetahs: girls born between 8/1/2013 and 7/31/2015
- Girls U08/09 Sirens: girls born between 8/1/2017 and 7/31/2019
- Boys HS Titans: boys born between 8/1/2007 and 7/31/2010
Travel games are typically played on Sundays. If you are interested, please email us at info@carmelsoccer.com. For additional information about our Travel soccer program, please visit www.carmelsoccer.com/travel-soccer.html.
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