February 2005 – 5/1
Nominate yourself to serve on Region 7’s Community Education Council or Citywide Education Councils for Special Education or High Schools. The current CEC term will end 6/30/05. Nine parents in Region 7 will be elected by PTA officers in the region to serve a two-year term beginning 7/1/05. Please consider this important opportunity to help shape every child’s education in our district. More information on applying and council member duties can be found on the orange brochure sent home earlier this week, by calling the Councils Hotline (800) 799-3388, visiting: www.nycenet.edu/councils or calling the Parent Coordinator. Thanks and Good Luck!
CEC MEETING – Wed. February 16, 2005
7:00 p.m. at PS 200 – 1940 Benson Avenue
This is a good opportunity to see the CEC in action if you
are considering applying for a seat.
Also – come out and congratulate Elizabeth McCauley on her appointment
as our Assistant Principal for Special Education.
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Science Fair – Come out and
see all the excellent Science Fair Projects on display February 8 and 9th! Parents
are encouraged to visit the science fair in the gymnasium from 9:00-6:00 p.m.
next Tuesday and Wednesday. Please remember to bring ID with you and sign in at
the security desk. Students cannot be removed from class during the day – but
can return with parents from 3-6 if you would like to visit the Science Fair
exhibits together or take photos.
Our February
volunteer of the month is Jackie Testagrossa.
Jackie has been a PTA Member and school volunteer since her son, Paul,
began Kindergarten in 1990. This year her
daughter, Catherine, will graduate 5th Grade and I don’t know what
we will do without her! Jackie is
possibly the easiest person to work with – she has great ideas, works hard and
makes it all seem effortless. She gives
her time, support and positive approach to almost every PTA project and has
encouraged many other parents to become involved. When asked for help, 99.9% of the time her answer is “not a
problem.” This year, Jackie has joined
the School Leadership Team and her PTA work includes chairing the International
Celebration (Tea) for the second year and Teacher’s Request for Resources
Committee. She is always an integral part of the Nominating Committee and Staff
Appreciation Luncheon, has been a Learning Leader and even lends a hand with vision
screening and selling snacks for the G.O. during Friday lunch. Jackie is an inspiration and a great asset
to PS 102. When you see this wonderful
parent volunteer - please take a moment
to say “Thank You”!
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NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’s FILM FESTIVAL –
brochures were sent home this week in your child’s backpack. YOU MUST ACT NOW to receive discounts
of 30-50% on tickets available to PS 102 students through a special
program. You can get this discount by
ordering on-line at www.gkids.com/tickets.html
and entering ACCESS CODE: BR1313, or
you can get an order form at the parent information table in the lobby or by
contacting Margaret Sheri. Ticket
orders and checks (or money orders) must be returned to Margaret Sheri,
Parent Coordinator by Tuesday February 8th. CASH is not accepted.
Credit Card orders are accepted on-line.
WARM UP AT PS 102
February Events
FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT – Friday, February 11th. Join PS 102 Students, Staff and Parents for
exercise and sports in the gym. Doors
open at 7:00 and fun continues until 9:00 p.m.
Event is limited to 120 people – so try to arrive on time. Children MUST
be accompanied by an adult.
PTA Bake Sale – February 18th. Our most delicious fund-raiser. Come stock up on baked goods for the winter
break! Volunteers are always welcome. Drop a note in the PTA mailbox.
ELL PARENT WORKSHOP – February 17th
All parents of English Language Learners are invited to this
workshop at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium.
Topics include homework, helping your child read, the ELL classroom and
using the public library. Refreshments
and discussion time will be included. Translation is available. Please look for
invitation in your child’s backpack and return bottom portion.
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Tsunami
Relief
We have all been moved by the
devastation caused in South Asia by the 12/26th Tsunami. PS 102 Staff Members collected over $900 for the
DOE/American Red Cross Relief Fund and the PTA approved a donation of $1500 for
this purpose. The HeartShare After
School Program is collecting refundable plastic bottles and cans in the lobby
through 2/9/05 also toward this effort.
THANKS…
…To
all the PS 102 Students who worked so hard on their Science Projects – and the
4th graders and their teachers who have worked hard preparing for
the ELA test.
…To
over 300 students, families and staff members who came out to the Skating Party
and to the PTA for cookies and hot chocolate. (and to whomever granted us a
clear warm night in a week full of rain) Again, PS 102 was complimented by
Wollman Rink staff who called us a “terrific group” and welcomed us back any
time.
…To
Jackie Testagrossa, the PTA, Mrs. Pellegrino and all the parents who attended
the International Celebration on January 27th … and the
Entertainment! Each and every one of
our dancers and musicians were the stars of this wonderful celebration of our
many cultures.
A
belated thanks to:
…Ms.
Cross and Mr. Stern for arranging for Santa and the Elves to participate in
December gym classes…and to the 4th and 5th grade student
Santas:
Joey Aziz, Sheila Chavez, Nicole Gaffney Constantine Goudelias, Kevin Kelley, Joseph Loonam, Cindy Pallilero, Afrim Perazic, Joseph Woods & Denys Zagvoiskyj
FEBRUARY
QUOTE:
“If you would be loved, love and be lovable.” – Benjamin Franklin
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
--Margaret Sheri
Parent Coordinator
School
Office: 718-748-7404 Parent
Coordinator: 347-563-4586, or email:
Contact
Information
School Web Site: http://schools.nycenet.edu/region7/ps102
PTA email: ps102pta@yahoo.com