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March 2006 – 6/2

 

March 7, 8, 9 – New York State Math Tests –

Grades 3, 4 and 5

(3/9 – grade 4 only)

Please make sure your child arrives on time, well fed and rested J For more tips on preparing for test days – see the parent page on our web site.

March 8 – CEC Meeting : 7:00 p.m. at PS 314
330 59th Street, TOPIC: Vote on Zoning

March 10 – SPORTS NIGHT! Please arrive on time – there is a limit to how many can fit safely and as the gym fills up pretty quickly, we cannot guarantee space for all.  Two sessions: 6:00-7:15 p.m. or 7:15-8:30 p.m. 

 

March 16 – Report Cards Issued

 

March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

 

March 21 – PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 11:30 Dismissal for all children

12:45 to 2:45 afternoon conferences

5:45 to 7:45 evening conferences

Look for the brochure “Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences” in your child’s backpack this week.  It is important to attend. If you cannot - call your child’s teacher to arrange a phone conference or a date when you can meet.  If you need help finding a translator – call Margaret Sheri.

 

March 28 – LOBBY DAY – Go to Albany to demand a FAIR SHARE of State Education Dollars for our NYC School Children!  See Parent Table for fliers, or call D20 Coordinator: Layla Stroming at 718-759-3915 for info!


March 30 & 31 – NO SCHOOL – TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAYS

 

Volunteer of the Month

If you are wondering where your box-tops go – Ana Guzman, our March volunteer of the month, can tell you.  Ana has been collecting them and managing the General Mills Box-Tops for Education program for the past 2 years.  It is true that every little bit helps –  the PTA has raised over $2500 from this program.** Ana is also a frequent trip chaperone, attends many workshops and every PTA executive committee meeting. She has also served as a Learning Leader volunteer, translator and interpreter.  Ana volunteered to chair the PTA web-site committee in its infancy and frequently submits links.  She is currently working on the Grandparent’s Day Event and will, no doubt, help out with the 5th Grade Graduation events as her daughter, Desirée, will graduate this year.  If you see this wonderful Mom – please give her a big THANK YOU! for her dedication and service to PS 102. We will miss you Ana!

**You can also add to our box-top refunds by shopping on-line at www.boxtops4education.com. You must first log in and find our school which listed as:
PUBLIC SCHOOL 102 BAYVIEW PTA/PTA. 

 

ADULT ESL CLASSES AT PS 102

September-May 2006

 

Beginners:    Monday 8:30-10:30

          Thursday 8:30-10:30 

Intermediate/Conversation:

                  Wednesday 9:00-12:30          

 

All PS 102 Parents and Caregivers are welcome! Classes are FREE and no application is required.

Call Margaret Sheri (347) 563-4586 for details.

 

 

 

 

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Text Box: MARCH BOOKS OF THE MONTH CELEBRATE WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH! K-3: Through Georgia’s Eyes, by Rachel Rodriguez 4-5: Remember the Ladies, by Cheryl Harness

 

 

 

For more info on Women’s History month see: www.nwhp.org !

Please see the school website for more articles in

English and Spanish from Parents make the difference! www.schools.nycenet.edu/region7/ps102/parentarticles

The March issue also features articles on competition, writing, and St. Patrick’s Day.

 

MARCH QUOTE:
“Is it so small a thing
To have enjoy'd the sun,
To have lived light in the spring,
To have loved, to have thought, to have done…”
                                         ---Matthew Arnold

 

Contact Information

School Office: 718-748-7404 
Parent Coordinator: 347-563-4586, or email:

MElliotSheri@nycboe.net

School Web Site: http://schools.nycenet.edu/region7/ps102

PTA email: ps102pta@yahoo.com

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Text Box: Questions & Answers: Positive Attitude Q: My fourth grader is having a tough time in math this year. Instead of rising to the challenge, he’s about to give up. “It’s no use,” he tells me. “I’ll never learn this.” What can I do to help him develop a more positive attitude? A: “Attitude,” said Winston Churchill, “is a little thing that makes a big difference.” There’s no question that fourth-grade math is challenging—but your child’s attitude has him behind before he even starts. Here’s how to help: · Take a look at your own attitudes. Think about what you say to your child. The more you criticize him or the more you help him think of himself as helpless, the more you are encouraging him to act in that way. · Help your child see himself as successful. Find other areas where he shows determination and effort and celebrate what you see. “I was proud when you got up after you fell on the soccer field. You went right back in the game. That’s determination.” As your child hears himself described as determined and hard working, he’ll start to behave that way in other areas. · Help your child recognize his improvement. If he says, “I’m no good at math,” remind him of how much better he is this year than he was last year. —Kristen J. Amundson, The Parent Institute. Reprinted with permission from the March 2006 issue of Parents make the difference!® (Elementary School Edition) newsletter. Copyright © 2006 The Parent Institute®, a division of NIS, Inc.

VISION SCREENING:

Vision screening of grades  2, 3 and 5 is now complete.  If your child received a vision referral form – please

send a copy of the doctor’s report to the school nurse.  Please call the parent coordinator if you need information on hospital vision clinics.  Thanks to the following great people who helped the PC screen over 600 students! Jesse Bernacchi, Rima Beydoun, Kathleen Carita, Theresa Cashman, Abeer Ghalub, Maria Lee, Lisa Mecklosky, Kathy McKenzie, Flora Rusi, Stefania Sirota, Marylou Whalen, Joan Woods.

 

THANKS…

            …To the PTA for spreading the love (and sweets) on valentines day and for the 2/10 bake sale!

            …To Theresa Ferraoili for arranging for a parent CPR class on 2/11th. We hope to do this once/year.

            …To Mr. Spata and Ms. Opromalla for presenting an excellent Math and Testing Workshop for grades 3-5.

            …To all the parents and students who helped to set up and take down the SCIENCE FAIR and to Ms. Willie for organizing such a great display.  But most of all to the kids who completed such excellent Science Fair Projects! I learned so much from them. J  Winners were presented with awards at the PTA meeting on February 27th

            …To Ms. Sichenze for inviting Vera B. Williams for two Famous Author Visits – the 2nd and 3rd grades were thrilled to meet her. Also thanks to the PTA for supporting these visits.

 

GREAT LINKS I CAME ACROSS THIS MONTH:

www.kidsnutrition.org - helpful articles and advice on keeping our kids healthy.

www.volunteernyc.org - real opportunities to volunteer in NYC. Also try www.idealist.org for info on family volunteering. April will be National Volunteer Month.

www.elderwidsdomcircle.org - THIS IS A GREAT RESOURCE – check it out – volunteer elders run an on-line advice service. Send in your questions – or elders (over 60) may apply to volunteer.

www.writingcommission.org - links to resources to encourage and improve your child’s writing.

 

Time to think about Summer Camps!

We just received the CAMPS 2006 guide to Metro NY Camps for children and youth with disabilities and special needs.  Various magazines and newspapers, available in the school lobby or newsstands, list camps this time of year.  I am holding copies in Room 432 – if you would like to stop by and take a look – just call or email me.

 

--Margaret Sheri,  Parent Coordinator