Class 103 Update

Hello Parents of Class 103, 

I hope everything is going well for each of you and your families.  I spoke with Ms. Z yesterday and I wanted to pass on some updates for the class.  

1) Class Art Project - Friday, Feb. 4th

Next Friday, Feb. 4th the class gets to have a fun art/painting project for their class reward in earning 25 pom-poms!  As it will involve paint and all the students, Ms. Z was hoping we could have between 4-6 parent volunteers that could come in and help out.  

Please email me back by Monday (the 31st) so that I can let Ms. Z know who will be in, and that we have enough volunteers.  Thanks!  

2)  Friday Mystery Reader 

Starting on Friday, February 11th - Ms. Z is setting up a Mystery Reader program, where parents or invited family members can come into the class and read a special book to the class.  You can wear a mask, or have some other kind of disguise to add to the fun of being the Mystery Reader! 

Important information: 

* Start time: 11:45am (to read for about 10-15 minutes) 

* Choose a book that is a favorite of your child, family or that might relate to a theme that the class is studying, or an upcoming holiday. 

{ex. the class is currently studying Fairy Tales or Valentine's Day for February dates}

* Please be sure the book is age appropriate and not to long to read in about 10 minutes 

* Email me back a date that would work for you or someone in your family to come and read with the class, and we will put together a list of dates for February and March, and then work on dates for April and May closer to that time frame.   

* If the Friday time absolutely does not work for you, please let me know and depending on parent needs I can talk with Ms. Z and see what other arrangements might be made.  I can't promise anything - but we can try to work to get everyone to come in by the end of the year.     

Upcoming Dates are: 

Friday, Feb. 11th 

Friday, Feb. 18th 

*Friday, Feb. 25th off - Mid-Winter Break*

Friday, March 4th 

Friday, March 11th 

Friday, March 18th 

Friday, March 25th 

3) Class Donations! 

If each family can remember to send in $5 for February to cover the cost of extra material supplies and party supplies that would be much appreciated. 

And for any of you that have baby wipes that you can send in ASAP.  If you have a spare package, and could send that in, it counts towards your February donation - please just let me know so that we don't purchase more than necessary as a class for her. 

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If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to help in whatever possible. 

Enjoy the playing in the snow and drinking hot chocolate with your child(ren)!

Best, 

Summer Lord 

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

Hawks Happenings

For January 17th - Fri., January 21st 

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THIS WEEK 

NO SCHOOL - Monday, Jan. 17th

Birthday Celebration for January! - Wed., Jan. 19th

 2:15pm, Cafeteria 

Students with a January birthday, are invited for a Celebration with Ms. Bartolino.

Parents are invited to come help serve cake, take pictures & enjoy the celebration!  Please arrive @ 2pm. Contact Aiesha Eleusizov with any questions: aieshae@yahoo.com

PTA General Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 20th - 6pm

All parents/guardians and teachers at PS/IS 217 

are invited to attend our 

General PTA Meeting! 

Time: 6pm

Place: School Library (2nd floor) 

Please come to hear updates from the PTA President and Executive Board on fundraising events, parent/teacher support & outreach, communication and to vote on PTA Budget Updates.  Any comments or concerns you have - please send an email to PTA President, Nikki Leopold at nikkipta@gmail.com, or drop a note (signed or anonymous) in the PTA Comments Box located in the Main Lobby.  See you Thursday! 

Meet with Early Childhood Social Worker Donn Duerr

Donn Duerr will be at the school THIS Thursday January 20th.  To set up an appointment with him to discuss any Early Childhood needs, talk with Ms. Lauraine in the office.   

UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS: 

January 31st, Monday - Student of the Month Assemblies 

More February updates to come!  

February 21st - 25th:  Midwinter Recess (schools closed) 

Publishing Party for Class 103 at the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217)

Students in Class 103 proudly shared their work on creating non-fiction books.  "Snakes" and "Dolphins" seemed to be the most popular topics, other young authors focused on "Birds", "Sharks", and "Penguins".  Children did a fantastic job putting together catchy introductions, creating diagrams, and learning to do literature research along the way.  Thank you to all the parents and Class 202 students who came and read the books!

Class 103 students welcome Class 202 at their publishing party. 

Photo: S.Warrington.  See more pictures from 103 Publishing Party here.

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

Hawks Happenings

For January 3rd - Fri., January 7th: 

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WELCOME BACK!  

We wish everyone a most happy New Year and hope you had a wonderful holiday break!  

THIS WEEK 

Parent Social Hour - THIS Friday, Jan. 7th

8:30am - 9:30am, Cafeteria 

All parents and caregivers of students at PS/IS 217 are encouraged to join together for a Parent Social Hour THIS Friday (tomorrow!).  Come to the cafeteria after drop-off.  Breakfast drinks provided - please bring something to share. (bagels, muffins, fruit, etc.) 

Email Cari Bak for any questions: cariellen@hotmail.com

BOX TOPS are DUE! {for month of December}

Due: Friday, January 7th!  Please send in all BOX TOPS collected during the month of December.  Put clipped BOX TOPS on the Collection Sheets or in a zip-loc bag with your child's name and teacher clearly labeled.  Updates on class totals will be sent next week! 

Questions on BOX TOP collecting, contact Summer Lord summerday.lord@gmail.com 

Meet with Early Childhood Social Worker Donn Duerr

Many parents enjoyed learning from Donn Duerr at December's PTA Meeting/Parent Meeting.  He is available for further meeting with those interested individuals/families every other Thursday each month.  Be sure to schedule and appointment through Ms. Lauraine in the main office, and enjoy this valuable resource at our school!  

Available this month:  Thursday January 20th 

UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS: 

January 14th, Friday - School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting, 7:30am

*Parent nominations are open for 1 spot.  Please email psis217info@gmail.com to nominate yourself, another parent or for any questions.   

January 17th, Monday - NO SCHOOL, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday  

January 19th, Wednesday - Birthday Celebration!  2:15pm {School Cafeteria} 

January 20th, Thursday - General PTA Meeting, 6pm {School Library}

January 31st, Monday - Student of the Month Assemblies 

January 2011 PTA Calendar P.S./I.S. 217 (The Roosevelt Island School)

January 2011 PTA Calendar P.S./I.S. 217 (The Roosevelt Island School)

PS/IS 217 (Roosevelt Island School) December 2010 PTA Newsletter

P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School) December 2010 PTA Newsletter

Winter Concert 2010 at P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

Students from grades Pre-K through 2 gave a touching performance at the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) Winter Concert 2010 on December 9th.

December 2010 PTA Calendar P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

December 2010 PTA Calendar P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

PS/IS 217 Winter Concert & Gift Basket Raffle Tickets

To PS/IS 217 Families!

 ~ You are invited to ~ 

 PS/IS 217's Winter Concert 

Thursday, December 9th at 5:30pm! 

It will be a special evening with songs from our Kindergarten-2nd Grade Students 

and musical instrument performances from the Upper Grade Band Students. 

We also have 2 fantastic fundraisers during the concert! 

* Raffle for multiple Gift Baskets *  AND *Bake Sale *

As there are many things to update you about for the event, you will receive emails during the week regarding the specifics and needs for the Bake Sale and also an opportunity to volunteer for helping students line-up and get on and off the stage.  

THIS email is only about the Raffle!  We are in need of: 

* 3 volunteers with children in grades K - 2.  

* 3 volunteers with children in grades 3-5.  

***Donations of $5 for Gift Baskets due by this Friday, Dec. 3rd  

Volunteers are needed to help sell the RAFFLE TICKETS before and during the performances.  We are splitting the age groups so that parents of older children will volunteer during the time that the younger one's are performing and then vice versa.  This way everyone can see their child perform and not miss those precious moments!

Volunteers from the older grades will be at the Raffle Table from 5:15 - 5:45 PM, and will then be relieved by volunteers from the lower grades who will volunteer from 5:45 - 6:15pm.  Both blocks of time are only a half-hour - it's a quick time frame to volunteer and help out with this great fundraiser and to help the school!  

Please contact Kristi Towey at kristi.pta217@gmail.com to let her know you can volunteer and what time slot you prefer, or for any questions regarding the Gift Baskets.        

Also, please find attached the flyer that was sent home via backpack.  We encourage each family to donate $5 that will be used towards the purchases for the Gift Baskets.  

Donations are due by THIS Friday!

Thank you,

Kristi Towey 

Fundraising Chair, PTA PS/IS 217

kristi.pta217@gmail.com

Weekly Update From P.S./I.S. 217 (The Roosevelt Island School) PTA

Hawks Happenings

For Tues., November 16th - Fri., November 19th: 

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THANK YOU! 

A big thank you to all of the families that participated in the PTA International Dinner!  From families cooking and donating for the event, volunteers helping with the set-up; decorating; and clean-up - the evening was absolutely wonderful! 

Thank you to those families that came to the event to support the school and the new Art Program (which all proceeds go towards).  The entire event was a success thanks to the amazing families at our school!   

THIS WEEK 

Wed., Nov. 17th ~ Dare to Care Assembly!  

Featuring performances by classes 201, 202 and 402 

Time: 8:45am - 9:30am

Place: Auditorium (2nd floor) 

All students in Grades Pre-K through 5th Grade will be attending this assembly. 

*All parents are invited to attend*  

Come help celebrate the amazing hallway behavior of students of 217!  Also learn about new hallway behaviors to be implemented and find out about how students will earn more Beckman Bucks!  Dare to Care Assemblies are to help educate and excite the students and 217 community about PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System) at the school.   

Thurs., Nov. 18th ~ General PTA Meeting! 

         All parents/guardians and teachers at PS/IS 217 

are invited to attend our General PTA Meeting! 

Time: 6pm

Place: School Library (2nd floor) 

Please come to hear updates on School & PTA events.  Any comments or concerns you have - please send an email to PTA President, Nikki Leopold at nikkipta@gmail.com, or drop a note (signed or anonymous) in the PTA Comments Box located in the Main Lobby.  All comments, questions or concerns are welcome and will let us know main topics you would like discussed at this and other meetings.  

Thurs., Nov. 18th & Fri., Nov. 19th ~ 

Dare to Care Room Volunteers NEEDED! 

All the students at 217 have shopped at the Dare To Care store with their Beckman Bucks, and this week they get to come for their 2nd time!   

We are looking for volunteers to help at the store on Thursday and Friday when all classes come again.  Please email Summer Lord summerday.lord@gmail.com if you have time either or both days to help the children as they come to shop for their treasures!  

Parents/Guardians are welcome to come for ANY of the classes.  If you are interested in helping with your own class as well - here is the schedule for both days: 

THURSDAY:

9:15 - 9:35 - Feldman (201) 

9:50 - 10:10 - Specker (401) 

10:25 - 10:45 - Gambino (501) 

11:00 - 11:20 - Saunders (345) 

11:35 - 11:55 - Zucknovich (103) 

12:10 - 12:30 - Mermel (K002)  

12:45 - 1:00 - Kenny (301) 

1:15 - 1:35 - Consiglio (K003)

FRIDAY: 

8:40 - 9am - Afodorcei (K12) 

9:15 - 9:35 - Kaplan (K001) 

9:50 - 10:10 - Lindman (302) 

10:25 - 10:45 - Rubenstein (402) 

11:00 - 11:20 - Lewis (502) 

11:35 - 11:55 - Bloom (101) 

12:10 - 12:30 - Vilabrera (102) 

12:45 - 1:00 - Sheridan (202) 

UPCOMING CALENDAR EVENTS: 

Thursday and Friday, Nov., 25th & 26th - Thanksgiving Recess, NO SCHOOL 

Monday, Nov. 29th - Student of the Month Assemblies 

Tuesday, Nov. 30th - BOX TOPS for Education labels DUE!  New Collection Sheets are out - we encourage all students to clip and bring in what they can!  

Friday, Dec. 3rd - Parents Chit-Chat "Social" Hour, 8:30am   

Come get to know other parents and talk together in a casual environment about PTA and School updates.  Morning beverages provided, please bring breakfast item to share.   

Thursday, Dec. 9th - Winter Concert! Performances from Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Music Classes and 3rd - 8th Grade Band Students.  

......more to come!