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PreK applications for 2019-2020

1/28/2019

 
PreK applications will be open from Feb 4 - Mar 15! If you have a child born in 2015, you are eligible to apply.

​Click here to find out more about the application process

Please note that our PreK tours are currently full. We are exploring adding an additional tour in March, so please check back soon!
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2019 International Dinner: What a Day!!!

1/28/2019

 
What an amazing afternoon of phenomenal food, a fantastic demonstration of activities from across the globe, and great friendships. Thank you to all the families, 217 staff and community members who attended, cooked, volunteered, and supported the International Dinner!

Over 21 countries showcased their delicious regional cuisine in this annual buffet. Guests also enjoyed many activities like learning how to break boards with Tiger J Tae Kwon Do, competing in a paper airplane contest, learning dance moves from around the world, and more. A Special thanks must go to all our cooks (there were around 100!!) who gave their time and mouth-watering recipes to make this event a HUGE success.

A big thank you to Tiger J Tae Kwon Do, Main Street Theater & Dance Alliance And Hope Church for participating in our event!

Grade 2: Valentines Day Family Activity

1/27/2019

 
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K and Grade 1: Speech Workshop

1/22/2019

 
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Family Coding Night Photos!

1/18/2019

 
It looked like PS/IS 217 had a fun night learning new coding skills at Cornell Tech! Click through to see the Cornell Tech photos!

https://flic.kr/s/aHskNKG2CL

A lot of families enjoyed making use of the photo booth too - photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/TKHLqZgFzWpxcwcx8


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4th Grade: Reading Comprehension Strategies Workshop

1/18/2019

 
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First Grade Pre-Ballet Enrichment

1/16/2019

 
Check out these photos of our first graders participating in their pre-ballet enrichment class - it looks like they are having a fantastic time!

We believe that offering enrichment programming at PS/IS 217 offers students additional opportunities to develop into well-rounded children. Each year the PTA fully funds enrichment programming in the school - thanks to contributions of our families, and fundraising throughout the year. ​It's not too late to make your donation! Click here to learn more!

January Artists of the Month

1/15/2019

 
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Orion Skopek
Class K004
Orion is a brilliant young artist who
demonstrates an attention to detail in his
artwork that is far beyond his years. A sweet
and kind student who always enters the art
room ready and happy to express his creativity,
Orion helps other students with their work and
is always a ray of sunshine in art class. Keep up
the great work Orion!
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Alexander Lyashchenko
Class 101 
​Since getting to know Alexander in art class, I
have come to see how much of a sweet,
helpful, and hardworking student he is. Every
day, Alexander comes to art class prepared to
work his hardest and show his amazing
creativity. In addition to being a great artist,
Alexander is also passionate about helping
other students in the class and myself. Keep up
the great work Alexander!
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Tinabora Tauati
​Class 202 
​Tinabora is a remarkable artist who always
works her hardest to achieve her goals.
Tinabora shows striking attention to detail in
her artwork and takes her time in perfecting
her craft. She always enters the art room with a
great attitude and a smile on her face that is
contagious. Keep up the great work Tinabora!
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Savana Arthur
​Class 302
Savana is always a joy to have in the art room.
She is a social butterfly, always thinking out of
the box and exercising an amazing level of
creativity. It is obvious that Savana absolutely
loves art class, and her super energy always
rubs off on her fellow classmates as well as
myself. Savana finds fun in everything, and
always has thoughtful questions. Keep up the
great work Savana!
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Kyle Thomas
​Class 404
Kyle is a super creative intellect who possesses
such an astounding joy in creating. The second
Kyle enters the art room, he gets straight to
work and always has so much fun expressing
himself. He shows so much attention to his
artwork and takes so much pride in what he
creates. Keep up the great work Kyle!
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Angel Adoba
​Class 501

​Since the beginning of the year, Angel has
shown me such an amazing level of
improvement and such maturity in the art class
room. Angel is such a creative and talented
young artist with a true passion for the arts.
Angel shows so much excitement while working
on her projects and cannot wait to show off her
beautiful work to everybody. Keep up the great
work Angel!

December Growth Mindset Awards

1/14/2019

 
As part of 217’s Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) program, 217 is excited to announce December's PBIS award recipients!  The PBIS awards for December go to elementary students in each class who exemplified a GROWTH MINDSET.

​​Each month, as the PBIS curriculum highlights different core values - and awards will be presented to students who best embody and exemplify these traits. 
K001: Elena Durovic and Avighna Thapa
K002: Mohammed Alshames and Minh Kue Nguyen
K003: Atsuto Fukanuma and Aubrey Morgan
K004: Giorgia Donato and Olivia Ting

101: Celeste Yockey and Gui Simioni
102: Ramona King and Ady Zheng
104: Sammy Healy and Alma Itkin

201: Joshua Atuana and Aimee Chamla
202: Mizuki Ogawa and Haruka Matsumura
204: Samantha Messerschmidt and Dahlia Kranich

301: Julie De Koop and Thomson Warsing
302: Maria de las Heras Ruiz and Heam Grad
304: Vivian Zast and Madeline Escobar

401: Zuri Barber and Roman Chard
402: Sianna Figueroa and Tsumugi Tomioka
404: Shai Golan and Miklos Dvorak

501: Adlai Jenkins and Gael Curutchet-Ziv
502: Mathew Leoni and Chi Nguyen
504: Ella Fasbender and Rafin Kabir
505: Gus Hurwitz and Sonia Kranich

601: Victoria Bonet and Aleylah Dickens
701: Safiatou Balde and Kostia Ilnystskyi
801: Taatike Koura and Kaniel Molina
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4th Grade Families: Writers at Work

1/10/2019

 
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217 International Dinner - January 26

1/5/2019

 
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Saturday, January 26th from 4-6pm at PS/IS 217

Get your tickets today!  Tickets for the International Dinner are available now ONLINE HERE! 

SAVE MONEY: PURCHASE IN ADVANCE!
Online tickets are available at a discounted rate until January 23rd!
Get your tickets today - save money and avoid waiting in line on the day! 

Discounted Online Tickets (ONLY until January 23rd!):
  • $20 per adult 
  • $10 per child 

Door Prices:
  • $25 per  adult
  • $15 per child

We look forward to our annual celebration of the amazing diversity at 217!

If you would like to get involved by cooking a dish from your country or helping us organize this event, please email team217info@gmail.com. 
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Take a Pre-K tour!

1/4/2019

 
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In New York City, all children are eligible to attend free Pre-K in the calendar year they turn 4! If your child is turning 4 in 2019, take a tour at PS/IS 217!

Tours for perspective Pre-K parents will be held on:
                     * 8:40 am, January 15th 2019
                     * 8:40 am, February 12th 2019

Click here to sign up for a tour!

Family Technology Workshops

1/3/2019

 
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School Photo Re-Takes Fri 18th!

1/3/2019

 
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The date for photo re-takes has changed!

If you signed up to have your child's school picture re-taken, please note that the re-takes will now happen on Friday the 18th January (not 15th).

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4th Grade Science Test Parent Workshop - Save the Date!

1/2/2019

 
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