Welcome!
Your parent coordinator, Margaret Sheri, and PTA President, Anna Hom, are pleased to introduce the first issue of Bay View Parent News, which will hi-light parent involvement opportunities in the school and inform you of school and community events as well as learning and social opportunities for your child and family. Parents are always welcome to contact either of us with questions and concerns – in person, by dropping a note in our mailbox in the main office, by email or phone. Anna Hom maintains an email list and sends out regular updates on PTA activities and Margaret Sheri maintains the PS 102 Web Site - where we will post the School Calendar & Bay View Parent News each month as well as the student newspaper - What’s Up at Bay View. We welcome any feedback and suggestions on improving communication and information for PS 102 parents.
Mrs. Dovi and the staff of PS 102 are very thankful for the many generous parent volunteers who make PS 102 a great place to learn and grow. I would like to thank all the new Learning Leader trainees who attended our first training session and the many Learning Leaders who are coming back for a 2nd, 3rd…. even 6th year! We are also lucky to have a growing list of volunteer translators. Thank you all for answering the call for volunteers made in my September letter. If I haven’t called you yet – I will soon J. We had a great turnout at the Ragamuffin Parade on Saturday October 2nd…. Thanks to all the creative students, parents and teachers who made this year’s parade such a fun one!
---Margaret Sheri, Parent Coordinator
Sue
Caputo has been volunteering at PS 102 since her son’s first day of
Kindergarten. She has been a huge part of almost every PTA event for the last
three years and this year is chairing the Pumpkin Patch, Bake Sale, and Craft
Fair. Upon completing Learning Leader
training last year, Sue also began working one day a week as a classroom helper
in Ms. Rawson’s class. You can find Sue
at the front door during drop-off and the bridge door at afternoon pick-up
where she directs traffic and often steps in to translate for Spanish-speaking
children and parents. Sue is also a
cub-scout leader for her son’s troop. Sue’s motto is “anything for the
children.” If you get a chance to meet
this wonderful parent, say “THANKS SUE!”
A listing of other
classes offered in the area is available at the Parent Information table
(blue sheet) in the main lobby or on the PS 102 web site. Over 35
children have already signed up for the new PS 102 Bowling League. DEADLINE is Friday OCTOBER 8th
Children who are registered should show up at Mark Lanes
on October 18th at 3:30 pm for their first day. Tee-shirts will be given out and bowlers
will be assigned team numbers and lanes. $7.00 will cover shoe rental, two
games and will be paid directly to Mark Lanes. Bowlers
must be driven/chaperoned by a parent or guardian. Mark
Lanes Bowling Center 423 88th
St. 718-238-BOWL or call
Margaret Sheri at (347) 563-4586.
ESL CLASSES
ESL
classes for PS 102
parents and caregivers begin October
13th:
Beginners: Monday 8:30-10:00
Wednesday 8:30-10:00
Intermediate/Conversation:
Wednesday 10:30-12:00 Friday 8:30-10:30
BOWLING LEAGUE
FYI:
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
School menus are posted in the lobby each
month. They are also posted on the following website (we are Brooklyn II): www.opt-osfns.org Menus are 95% accurate - on occasion
substitutions are necessary. Children
can buy a hot lunch on a daily basis for $1.50. Please be sure to complete the school lunch forms and return
them to your child’s teacher ASAP to see if your child is eligible for free or
reduced price lunch. If your child is
not interested in hot lunch, the form is still very important as it affects
federal and state funding for all NYC public schools.
COOL SCHOOL RESOURCES:
The
Lightspan Network is available to all PS 102 staff members, students and
parents. It provides study help, enrichment in science and social studies and
definitions of State Standards by grade. Access information:
Lightspan Network: www.lightspan.com
Username: bayview
Password: bayview
District ID: broo022
The Brooklyn Public Library Bay Ridge Branch is OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Hours are:
Mon. & Wed. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tues. 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Fri. 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In addition, the BPL Web Page offers FREE online tutoring in math, science, social studies and English for children in grades 4-12. You must have a new BPL card to access this feature as well as the computer terminals located in the new library.
The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) offers a fall parent
conference in Manhattan on Saturday November 6th. Workshops cover many topics and age-ranges
and many are offered in translation. Please see the brochure at the Parent
Information Table, or call Margaret Sheri for a copy. Registration is necessary and it is advisable that you register
as soon as possible.
OCTOBER
QUOTE: “There is no such thing as fun for the whole family.” Jerry Seinfeld
Well,
we are going to try! PTA members have
met to plan family school spirit events each month. The first event will be a Halloween Film Night on October 22nd
– look for a flier in your child’s backpack soon. We are also planning for a Family Sports Night with Camp Olympia
staff, and have ideas for art/craft nights, a skating party and more. If you have any ideas – please share them
with us.
School Office: 718-748-7404 Parent Coordinator: 347-563-4586, or email: School Web Site: http://schools.nycenet.edu/region7/ps102 PTA email: ps102pta@yahoo.com
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