Weekly Update from the P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School) PTA

TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK This week is Staff & Teacher Appreciation at PS/IS 217. There are special displays on the first floor of the school for your child's classroom teacher as well as all staff in the building. Be sure to look at the different bulletin boards which say a BIG Thank You to those that are so dedicated to our children! On Tuesday the 17th, we are hosting a very special event with a luncheon for all teachers and staff to enjoy during their lunch break. We ask for families to contribute to this luncheon by preparing a dish from your country, culture or a favorite family dish. The International food that is unique to our school is a treat that we can share with the staff. We would prefer as many dishes from around the world and the many cultures - however, if you would rather choose an item from the list below, we need many items and are thankful for your help in either way! Please prepare a homemade dish to serve 12 - 16 people Dishes can be warm or cold. If your dish is warm - we ask that if possible you bring it to the school and up to the library between 10:30 - 11:00am. If the item does not warming or refrigerated - you can drop off in the office any time Tuesday morning. Please mark your dish with your child's name & teacher if you need the dish returned. We will clean them out and return on Wednesday. Please RSVP to Summer Lord & let her know what food item you will bring -summerday.lord@gmail.com ITEMS NEEDED FOR LUNCHEON Water bottles (case of ind. size) Sparking water (case of ind. size) Soda Pop (Diet Coke or Sprite) Bag of ice Lunch Meat (pkg. any kind - turkey, ham, roast beef) Sandwich cheese (any kind) Tomatoes (for slicing - about 6-8 needed) Green Salad (garden, caesar, etc.) Rice Dish (to along along with Enchiladas) Guacamole Salsa We are grateful that we can count on the support from our parents & families of 217 for this event. We are excited to say THANK YOU to our school staff & teachers for their excellent work each day! PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE PTA GENERAL MEETING on THURSDAY, MAY 19TH AT 6:00 PM. PTA is now accepting Executive Board nominations. The Executvie Board is the governing body of the PTA. Nominations will be open for the following seats on the Executive Board: First Vice President Vice President, Public Relations & Events Vice President, Membership Vice President, Middle School Affairs Secretary Treasurer Fundraising Officer Newsletter Officer Grants Officer Parent Liaisons Website Maintenance Officer Click HERE if you want to read the description of Roles of Executive Board Officers. Please, remember that every parent with a child at the Roosevelt Island School is a member of the PTA. If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for these positions or have any questions, please email psis217info@gmail.com. Use the Nomination Form; completed forms should be placed in the marked box in the main office. We will elect a new Executive Board at the PTA meeting on June 2nd. MAY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION will take place on Monday, May 23. ALSO THIS WEEK: May 18, Wednesday, at 8:45 am - School Tour May 19, Thursday, at 6:00 pm - PTA General Meeting HAVE A GREAT WEEK! ©2011 PS/IS 217 PTA | Roosevelt Island School