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

THANK YOU to all our parents & families who volunteered their time and talents in helping make Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week at P.S./I.S. 217 a wonderful success! We want to give special recognition to the many hours that parents volunteered to help put together the Bulletin Boards that say Thank You with quotes from students and updated class pictures. We also had parents that helped cook the most amazing dishes for the Staff Luncheon which was held last Tuesday & many parents that helped set up and serve the lunch that day as well. The Staff were amazed at the great variety that our parents provided with the delicious dishes & desserts from all over the world and kitchens of our 217 families. As the PTA we are grateful that we have such a wonderful support group that helps us put together these amazing events & that together we were all able to let our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them. Thank you for all your help this week! THIS WEEK: Monday - May 23rd STUDENT OF THE MONTH ASSEMBLY Select students from the month of April and May will be recognized by their teachers during the assembly. Parents are invited to attend and help honor their child & to take a picture at the end of each assembly. PLEASE wait until the end of the assembly to come down and take a picture of your child & the group of students they are with We are also giving BOX TOP Awards & choice of a book for students who have brought in 100 or more BOX TOPS during this school year. Assembly times: 3rd - 5th grades: 8:35am - 9am Pre-K - 2nd grades: 9:10 - 9:30am Middle School - 6th - 8th: 10am - 10:20am Monday - May 23rd BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Students who have a birthday during the month of May are invited to come and celebrate with our Principal, Ms. Beckman! Parents are invited to attend and to help serve and enjoy a piece of cake with your child. Please come to the cafeteria at 2 pm to help set-up & children will be down at 2:15pm. Remember your camera!! Friday - May 27th BOXTOPS for May are due this Friday, May 27th Monday - May 30th MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL!!! LOOKING AHEAD: Wednesday, June 8th SPRING MUSIC CONCERT! Singing performance by Kindergarten - 2nd grades & Band Performances by 3rd - 8th graders. A letter went home this week from Mr. Solow. Please be sure to pay attention to the dress that is required of all participants. Boys: White shirt, dark pants, tie and dark shoes.Girls: White shirt & dark skirt or pants, or black dress. Please contact Mr. Solow if you do not have the proper attire for the concert. A BAKE-SALE fundraiser will take place during the concert! Please look for more information on volunteering during the concert to help with the table & sellling the treats & for donating a food item to help raise money for Music and Special Events that the PTA sponsors at our school.! PTA NOMINATIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD 2011-2012 PTA is now accepting Executive Board nominations. Nominations are open for the following seats: President 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 We are especially looking for people willing to become Vice President, Membership; Vice President, Middle School Affairs; Secretary; and Parent Liaisons, but if you are interested, please, do not hesitate to nominate yourself or someone else for any position on the Board. If you 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. June 14th - 17th Final BOOK FAIR the School Year! This is a special fair where Scholastic offers a BUY ONE - GET ONE FREEbook! Purchase one book and then get another of equal or lesser value for FREE! Save your money & get ready to buy your summer reading books during this great deal! More details to come! HAVE A GREAT WEEK! ©2011 PS/IS 217 PTA | Roosevelt Island School