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

First Parent Social Hour organized by the PTA was a huge success.  Parents who stopped by the school library on Friday morning particularly enjoyed informal atmosphere and small group discussions facilitated by the PTA officers.  Attendees were treated to coffee and breakfast. Join us for the next Social Hour on Friday, November 5th at 8:30 am.

Parents socializing at the Parent Chit-Chat Hour

News from the Gym

According to coach Corey Luce, in October students in K003 and 103 classes continue working on complex movements during their gym period.  Complex physical movements, such as sports, martial arts or dancing, require a lot of practice to become automatic, because they need to be learned consciously.

K003 students practicing their "crab crawl" at the gym last week.

 

Progress Report Card 2009/10 for the Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217)

P.S./I.S. 217 Progress report card for 2009/10 is now available at the Department of Education website.
N.Y. / REGION

With Standards Tightened, Far Fewer New York City Schools Receive a Grade of ‘A’

By SHARON OTTERMAN and ROBERT GEBELOFF

Published: September 30, 2010

The proportion of elementary and middle schools receiving the highest report card score (A) fell to 25 percent from 84 percent. Full NY Times Article here.

Fall for Arts Festival on the Roosevelt Island

Roosevelt Island Operation Corporation (RIOC) in partnership with RIVAA gallery presents 5th Annual "Fall for Arts" Festival - a free outdoor event with music, food, and fun for children of all ages.  11 am to 5 pm on Saturday, October 2nd on the lawn south of Rivercross (500 Main street) and surrounding areas.
image from RIOC

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School 2008/09 Score Update

P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School) 2008/09 Score Update from NBC News Education Nation website.

How many students pass state standardized tests?

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4th Grade English Language Arts 2008-2009

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

 81% pass

New York City Department of Education

 69% 

New York

 77% 

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4th Grade Math 2008-2009

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

 90% pass

New York City Department of Education

 85% 

New York

 87% 

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8th Grade English Language Arts 2008-2009

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

 67% pass

New York City Department of Education

 57% 

New York

 69% 

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8th Grade Math 2008-2009

P.S./I.S. 217 Roosevelt Island School

 76% pass

New York City Department of Education

 71% 

New York

 80% 

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 Worse than New York   Better than New York

Scholastic Pajama Drive at P.S./I.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

A note from Mrs. Z:

"Dear Parents,

We are doing a community service project to help shelter and orphanage children get books and pajamas.  By the look of Scholastic's due date I would think they would receive these around holiday time.  What a wonderful project!

Community service has benefits for your child as well, including creating a connection to the community, building self-esteem, developing leadership skills and demonstrating that children can make a difference.

Any help you can provide would be great.  Our goal is to start small - perhaps 40 pairs of PJ's for the class.  A set of pajamas can be purchased inexpensively from Wal-Mart or Target for about $10.  If you cannot participate, there is lots of work your child can do in support of the project, including writing letters and making posters for the project.  I am asking each parent if they could give at least one name/address of someone we can solicit assistance.  HR departments are a great place to start as well as friends!

Thanks!  Our due date is 12/1 (a bit earlier than Scholastic) due to the busy holiday schedule.  Let's make holiday time more special for these children.  In giving we get so much.  Thanks in advance!

Mrs. Z and Class 103"

About the Drive

Last year, we were able to donate 18,000 pajamas and books to kids who needed them most. This year, we want to reach a goal of 25,000 pajamas and books. Will you and your students help make this dream come true?

Here's what we need:

Brand-new pajamas in all sizes from newborn to adult.

Complete sets or nightgowns only, PLEASE.

About Pajama Program

A nonprofit organization that provides pajamas and books to children who live in group homes, shelters, foster care, and orphanages.

Learn more

October 2010 PTA Calendar P.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

October 2010 PTA Calendar P.S. 217 (Roosevelt Island School)

PTA Tag Sale at The Roosevelt Island School (P.S./I.S. 217)

PTA Tag Sale Flyer P.S./I.S 217

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

Wednesday, September 29th @2:15 pm - September Birthday with the Principal
Friday, October 1st - No attendance day for Pre-Kindergarten
Friday, October 1st @8:30 am - Parent Social Hour in the Cafeteria
Friday, October 1st @12 pm - Class 103 trip to the Roosevelt Island Public Library
Saturday, October 2nd @11 am-4 pm - Fall for Arts Festival

A Field Trip to the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center

Class 103 will attend a performance of Strega Nona at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, October 26th.  We will be leaving by bus at 10:30 am and will return by 1:30 pm. Show starts at 11:30 am and runs about an hour.  Please sign and return the form sent home via backpack and $7 per child.  We can have a limited number of parent helpers, so it is on a first come basis.  It should be a great day of theater for the kids!