Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe how quickly this year has passed and the year is coming to an end. To be a part of your child’s education was a wonderful experience. It was a year filled with pride and success.

Information letters were sent home with the children last week about the H1N1 virus. Please continue to take all precautions and keep your child home if they are ill. Remind them to wash their hands frequently and cover their mouth if they are coughing or sneezing. I appreciate all of your patience and understanding regarding the school closure. Everyone seems revived and healthy.

This year the students took the New York State ELA test and New York State Mathematics test. When the scores are released you will receive a print out of your child’s ELA and Math scores. You will be contacted if your child is in danger of being held over or if it is suggested that your child would benefit from the Summer Success Academy. Report cards are distributed on the last day of school. Please make sure all books, lunch accounts and library fines are returned by then. Also, if your child is mandated to attend the extended day program in September, a letter will be attached. The program will begin on the first day of school. June 26th will be a half day with an 11:20 am dismissal.

We encourage parents to oversee your child’s computer usage especially if your child has an account with Facebook and/or MySpace.com. Many children post inappropriate photos that can put them in a dangerous situation.

Even though the days are getting warmer and the close of the school year is less than a month away, we want to maintain academic rigor and encourage you to make sure your children are completing projects and homework to the best of their ability. School does not end until June 26th. We need your support to remind your children to maintain high quality work and continue good study habits. Also, the 37.5 minute extended day is a ninth period.  Absence is recorded and monitored. Please encourage your child to attend if he/she is scheduled. We are working together to ensure success.

In preparation for the end of the school year, MyLunchMoney.com service will be disabled on June 12, 2009 at 4 pm. Please make sure your child has enough money in their snack account to last them through the last day of school.  If you have a graduating senior or you are leaving the school district, please be sure to completely deplete the account funds before the end of the school year. For sixth and seventh grade students their pin number will remain the same for the next school year.

Please refer to the calendar on the back of this letter. The week of June 15th is Regents week for the grade 8 SP and Magnet students. The approved quarter days are the 17th, 19th and 22nd  of June. Dismissal on a quarter day is at 9:45am. All Special Education students have a regular day of attendance. The half days and quarter days are listed  on the back of this letter for your planning.

On behalf of the faculty and staff, I would like to congratulate the graduates and their families. I would also like to thank everyone for making 2008-2009 a very rewarding experience. I hope you have a safe, restful and enjoyable summer vacation.  It is a pleasure working with you.

Respectfully,
Marie Nappi
Principal

Happy Father’s Day!

A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.

Together We Create Success

June: * ¼ days were approved.

June 1st		Senior Trip- new date
June 2nd		NYS Social Studies Test, Part I- Grade 8
June 3rd		NYS Social Studies Test, Part II- Grade 8
June 4th		No classes, Brooklyn-Queens Day, PD for teachers
June 8th		School Leadership Meeting, Library, 3:30 pm
June 9th		Half Day, 11:20 am dismissal NJHS Induction Ceremony, 9:30 am Senior Awards Presentation, 7:00 pm
June 12th		Graduation Rehearsal at  Queens College, Grade 8 students report to Colden Auditorium at 10:30 sharp and will be dismissed  at 12:30 pm, attendance will be taken at rehearsal; details to follow Senior Dance, 6:30 pm
June 17th		*¼ day, Earth Science Regents for Grade 8, SP and Magnet, 9:45 am dismissal
June 19th		* ¼ day, Integrated Algebra Regents for Grade 8 SP and Magnet, 9:45 am dismissal
June 22nd		*¼ day, Spanish Proficiency Exam for Grade 8 SP, Magnet and selected students, 9:45 am dismissal
June 23rd		Graduation at Queens College, 4pm sharp!
June 26th		Last day of school, 11:20 am dismissal

Grade 8 graduates pick up report cards at 10:30 am on June 26th

Reminder: Regents review classes are still in session for the Foreign Language Proficiency, Earth Science, and Math Regents with emphasis on use of the graphing calculator.

**In keeping with the tradition established at Marie Curie, the PTA is requesting your assistance with the 2009 Graduation Dance. Parent volunteers are needed to help decorate, chaperone and clean up after the dance. Parents of all grades are welcome to assist at this enjoyable event. Please contact the PTA at (718) 428-5484 if you are able to assist. **