Parent Workshop at the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217)

As part of a citywide initiative "Let's Put a Stop to Youth Gangs & Violence", NYC Department of Education held a parent workshop on gang awareness in the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) on May 4th, 2010. Police officers gave a clear and concise presentation about gang identifiers, warning signs, and things that schools, parents, and communities can do to prevent gang involvement.

 

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

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

Update from "LINKS" (P.S./I.S. 217 The Roosevelt Island School Newsletter)

Last week the students in the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) G&T K003 class published their very first non-fiction books.  Each student researched and wrote about an endangered animal of their choice.  Included in the books were facts about each animal's appearance, habitat, diet, and why they are endangered.  The students even researched ways that they can help their animals.  The publishing celebration was a big hit!  Thank you parents for coming and showing your support.

As many of you know, April is poetry month.  The class has been reading and writing many different kinds of poems including free verse, acrostic and diamante poems.

In math, they have been playing many math games to strengthen their fact fluency and they will be beginning a unit on Money.

In Science, the students have been exploring wood and paper.  They are enjoying conducting scientific experiments with the wood and paper.  They are looking forward to their upcoming field trip to The Queens Zoo later this month.

This Week's Highlights at the Roosevelt Island School Gifted and Talented

- Monday-Friday, May 3rd-7th - National Teacher Appreciation Week.
- Monday, May 3rd @9:30 am - School Trip to the Museum of Natural History "Lizard and Snake" exhibition

- Tuesday, May 4th @8:40 am - Conversational English for Parents - in the school library, open to the community.
- Tuesday, May 4th @9:30 am - Parent Workshop "Citywide Initiative on Gangs: Knowledge and Prevention" - in the auditorium.  A member of the Department of Education will be leading the workshop.
- Friday, May 7th @1 pm - Lincoln Center Institute Arts for Education presents "Mountain Music" for grades Pre-K through Grade 2 and Class 345.

- Friday, May 7th @1:30 pm - Conversational English for Parents - in the P.S./I.S. 217 library, open to the community.

- This Week's Sight Words: HERE, SHARE, MUCH, WHILE, MEAN.  Please practice these words daily with your child in addition to their assigned homework, children will have a sight word test on Friday.

- Weekly menu:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3 Cheesy Lasagna Roll-up served with Savory Tomato Sauce Roasted Chicken served with Dipping Sauce Soft Dinner Roll Vegetable Normandy	4 TRAYLESS TUESDAYS Toasted Cheese Sandwich Straight Cut Potatoes	5 Promotion of the Month: CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA! Taco Bites served with Fresh Salsa Mexicali Beans Fruit Juice Ice	6 D12’s Florentine Chicken Rice Choice Hamburger / Cheeseburger on a WW Bun Wedge Cut Potatoes	7 PIZZA FRIDAYS Corner Style Pizza SchoolFood Plus Very Vegetable Salad

Mountain Music - Lincoln Center Program at the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217)

Lincoln Center Institute for the Arts in Education presents "Mountain Music" on Friday, May 7th at 1 pm in the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) auditorium for grades Pre-K through Grade 2 and Class 345.  Families are welcome to attend, but will need to sit in the back of the auditorium to accommodate seating for the students.

Our Pre-K through Grade 2 students and Class 345 have begun their residency with Lincoln Center.  "Mountain Music" program allows the students to explore "Bluegrass" - a uniquely American style of music which sprang from the mountains of the middle Atlantic states. Originally combining melodies dating to settlers from the British Isles with the rhythmic and instrumental influences of Africans, Bluegrass clings to its traditional roots while always taking in new influences. Using banjo, fiddle, bass, guitar, mandolin, and vocals, Bob Green and Company bring the children back to the heartland with music old and new, from breakneck instrumental to stirring ballad.



Mountain Music—Notes on the Program

The Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) 2010/11 PTA Executive Board Nominations

Dear Parents,

The time has come to elect officers to the PTA Executive Board for the 2010/11 school year. We are accepting nominations through Tuesday, May 18th. To clarify every parent/guardian with a child at PS/IS 217 is a member of the PTA. The Executive Board is the governing body of the PTA. We have made tremendous strides this school year and we are looking for individuals who will want to help with the continuation of that process for next year. Nominations are open for the following seats on the Executive Board:

PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENTS
· 1st Vice President
· 2nd Vice President
· 3rd Vice President

SECRETARIAL OFFICERS:
· Corresponding Secretary
· Recording Secretary

OFFICE OF THE TREASURER

FUNDRAISING OFFICERS: Up to three officers

PARENT OUTRACH LIAISONS: Up to 4 Parent Outreach Liaisons

GRANTS OFFICER

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE OFFICER

Descriptions of each position are posted on our website at www.ps217pta.org . If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else to any one of these positions, please e-mail psis217info@gmail.com.


Sincerely,

Nikki Leopold
PS/IS 217 PTA President

This Week's Highlights at the Roosevelt Island School Gifted and Talented

- Tuesday, April 27th @8:40 am - Conversational English for Parents - in the school library, open to the community
- Wednesday, April 28th @9:00 am - School Tour for Prospective Parents
- Thursday, April 29th @9:00 am - School Tour for Prospective Parents
- Friday, April 30th @12:30 pm - Mystery Reader - Samantha's mom will come to the class
- Friday, April 30th @1:30 pm - Conversational English for Parents - in the P.S./I.S. 217 library, open to the community
- Friday, April 30th - Last Day to submit Box Tops for April Collection Competition!

- This week's sight words are:  READ, NIGHT, EVERYONE, CATCH, SOMETIMES.  Please practice these words daily with your child in addition to their assigned homework, children will have a sight word test on Friday.
- Weekly menu:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
26 Traditional Meatballs &  Whole Grain Spaghetti  Hot Ham & Swiss OR Turkey &  Cheese Wrap **NY State Bean Trio	27 TRAYLESS TUESDAYS Crispy Chicken Tenders Straight Cut Potatoes OR Baked Potato	28 Seasoned Roasted Chicken  Yum-o! Cheesy Mac & Trees  Fresh Steamed Broccoli Crowns	29 Breaded Chicken Patty with Lettuce on a Small WW Bun Crunchy Fish Nuggets served with Tartar Sauce SchoolFood Hot Confetti Corn	30 PIZZA FRIDAYS  New York Pizza Slice SchoolFood Green Salad

Publishing Party at the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217) G&T Class

It was great to see all the parents (along with some grand parents) from the Roosevelt Island School (P.S. 217) G&T K003 class at the Publishing Party on Thursday, April 22nd!  Children put so much work in researching topics for their non-fiction publications about  endangered animals.  Pandas, sea turtles, rhinos, elephants, gorillas, leopards, and wolves were among the animals whose appearance, diet, habitat, and threats were described by the young researchers.  Assistant Principal Ms. Bartolino joined the class for this publishing celebration.  The books and comment papers will be on display next to the classroom for the next few weeks.

More photos from this event at the photoblog.

This Week's Highlights at the Roosevelt Island School Gifted and Talented

- Tuesday, April 20th @8:45 am - Conversational English for Parents - in the library, open to the community
- Wednesday, April 21st - Field Trip to the "Swedish Cottage Marionette" Theater see "Three"
- Wednesday, April 21st @1:30 pm - April Birthday Lunch with the Principal Celebration - in the school cafeteria

- Thursday, April 22nd @8:30 am - Publishing Party in the classroom

- Friday, April 23rd @7:30 am - School Leadership Team meeting - in the conference room
- Friday, April 23rd @8:40 am - 2010 Art Show and Silent Auction Committee Meeting - in the Roosevelt Island school library
- Friday, April 23rd @1:30 pm - Conversational English for Parents - in the P.S./I.S. 217 library, open to the community
- Friday, April 23rd - LAST DAY TO SUBMIT LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SURVEY!

- This week's sight words are: GAVE, PLAYED, MAKING, STOP, GOING.  Please practice these words daily with your child in addition to their assigned homework.  Children will have a sight word test on Friday.
- Weekly menu:

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
19 Crispy Chicken Tenders served with Dipping Sauce Veggie Patty with Specialty Sauce on a Small WW Bun **Pride of NY Sweet Pea & Carrot Blend	20 TRAYLESS TUESDAYS Hamburger / Cheeseburger on a Small WW Bun Potato Salad	21 FIELD TRIP Weather permitting, children will have a picnic in Central Park.  Please let the teachers know if you can't provide a bag lunch for you child so they can have the school provide a bag lunch	22 EARTH DAY IS HERE! Roasted Chicken served with Dipping Sauce Crunchy Multi-Grain Chips SchoolFood Plus Zucchini, Corn, Tomato & Basil Salad served in a boat	23 PIZZA FRIDAYS French Bread Pizza SchoolFood Plus Very Vegetable Salad

P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School) 2010 Art Show and Silent Auction

On behalf of the Parent Teacher Association of P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School) we would like to thank everyone for their participation in our 2010 Art Show and Silent Auction!  We deeply appreciate each individual effort of  the many families, teachers, and businesses who donated their merchandise, services, purchased an item, or volunteered their time to make this event a success!





With thanks,
P.S./I.S. 217 2010 Art Show & Silent Auction Committee