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Middle School Grade Gabs!

11/30/2018

 

Middle School Families:  Save the Dates!!
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601: Tues, Jan 8


Open Class 8:35-8:55am (Rm.422)
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Grade gab with 217 administration in the cafeteria 8:55-9:25am.
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701: Tues, Dec 18
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Open Class 8:35-8:55am (Rm. 308)

Grade gab with 217 administration in the cafeteria 8:55-9:25am.


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801: Thurs, Dec 20 


Open Class 8:35-8:55am (Rm. 405)
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Grade gab with 217 administration in the cafeteria 8:55-9:25am
  


Middle School Honor Roll Students

11/29/2018

 
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​The following students have made the trimester 1 Honor Roll by achieving an overall average of 90 or above!


6th Grade:
Anita Boniface
Isabella Torres
Elizabeth Miranda
Maziko Kandulu
Zhara Thomas
Persya Perez
Neriah Umeh
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7th Grade:
Virginia Lima
Shah Rahman
Sean Ramirez
Deyan Reza
Ivan Drojic
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8th Grade:
Hooriya Aamir
Buraid Ahmad
Ksenia Ibatullina
Abdul Hadi
Tahrim Ahmed
Isabella Velloso
Nirjhor Nath
Nam Nguyen
Gautam Soni
Sohail Nfati
Tung Le


Congratulations to all these students - keep up the great work!

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Grade 2 Parents: Save the Date!

11/28/2018

 
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K and 1st Grade Science Workshop

11/28/2018

 
Kindergarten and 1st Grade parents - Save the Date!
Ms Perri will be holding a science workshop on December 11, 7:50-8:15am. (Children are welcome to accompany parents!)
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2nd Grade Family Math Workshop!

11/27/2018

 
The 2nd Grade teachers will be holding a family math workshop focussing on addition and subtraction strategies.
  • December 11
  • 7:45-8:20am
  • ​Room 208
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Children are encouraged to accompany their parents!
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Happy Thanksgiving!

11/21/2018

 
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Talent Show: December 1st!

11/20/2018

 
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3rd Grade African Dance

11/20/2018

 
Our third grade students wowed the audience of parents and 2nd grade students with a terrific African Dance performance this morning! 

The African Dance program is just one of the many enrichment programs that are 100% funded by the PTA!  Every grade has the opportunity to participate in 1-2 of these programs each year!  Don't forget to show your support and contribute to the Invest in Your Child's Success drive!

Invest In Your Child's Success - Your Participation Matters!

11/20/2018

 
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The PTA’s “Invest in Your Child’s Success” campaign is the largest source of funding for the outstanding enrichment programs offered at PS/IS 217.

It is used to fund educational opportunities for our children including:
  • art and music programs,
  • dance, drama,
  • architecture classes that complement the school’s curriculum,
  • books for classrooms,
  • school supplies, furniture and equipment,
  • professional development for the teachers,
  • science programs
  •  support for the school library.

Through the funding of these in-school programs, supplies, and equipment, the “Invest In Your Child’s Success” drive helps every student.

The suggested contribution for the 2018-19 year is $600 per child, but participation is MORE important than the amount. We respect that every family's circumstances are different. 
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MAKE YOUR CONTRIBUTION NOW!
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City Harvest Food Drive

11/19/2018

 
More than 1.2 million New Yorkers struggle to put food on their table and PS/IS 217 has joined the 36th Annual City Harvest Food Drive to help!

Over the next few weeks, students and families can donate food items to the donation bins located in the lobby.  Our participation will help keep shelves stocked at food pantries and soup kitchens across NYC.

Please note that City Harvest cannot accept unlabeled, or dented cans, open packaging, products that need refrigeration, homemade foods or expired products.

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Talent Show: Last Day to Register!

11/19/2018

 
Monday 19th, Nov is the last day to register for 217 students who would like to perform in our Third Annual Talent Show!

The Talent show will be held:
  • December 1st
  • 4:00 - 7:00pm
  • In the school auditorium. 

We can't wait to see what our talented students have in store for us this year!  Register Online Now, or return the paper flyer that will be backpacked home this week.

Register Online Now
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Next Week: Tours!

11/16/2018

 
November 19th: Tour for prospective Kindergarten Families

  • The tour begins in the Auditorium at 8:40am
  • Spaces are limited.  Please SIGN UP HERE to attend.​
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​For those who cant make the Nov 19th tour, a second tour will be held on Tues, Dec 11, 8:40am. Please SIGN UP HERE to attend.



​November 21st: Tour for prospective Midddle School Families


The Middle School team at PS/IS 217 will be holding tours for prospective Middle School students and families on the following dates:

  • November 21, 8:40am
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Email Kim Eldridge to signup: keldridge@schools.nyc.gov​
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Christmas Trees are Coming Soon!

11/16/2018

 
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October Kindness Awards

11/15/2018

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

​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: Aikumis Temenov, Avighna Thapa
K002: Eliana Starace, Eytan Itkin
K003: Mai Huynh, Mayank Soni
K004: Carlson Rapp, Juliette Chu
101: Sophie Drouin, Michael Coleman
102: Long Vu, Leilani Reyes
104: Sylvia Pauls,  Enrique Soto
201: Habiba Nasr, Kokoha Sato
202: Orel Yaari, Sofia Jankovic
204: Maxwell Devine, Thea Deiye
301: Yurika Takanobu, Andrea Tevi
302: Chihiro Matsumura, Savana Arthur
304: Kaylee Jankowski, Dashiell Davis
401: Luca Starace, Evelyn Kim
402: Tymur Kastran, Isla Racine
404: Eli Sadlier, Taia Reitz
501: Simeon Kajzer, Aseel Idris
502: Anton Zalipa, Abigail Atuana
504: Jonathan Moore, Elizabeth Guerrero
505: Tawsif Rahman, Emily Zhao, Hugo Hu
601: Anita Boniface, James Starace
701: Virgina Lima, Antoinette Tsetse
801: Lalia Farmer, Sohail Nfati
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Open Class Week: THIS WEEK!

11/13/2018

 
Open classes this week!
November 13-16. 

8:35am-9:05am
(PreK open classes begin at arrival)

​Check the schedule below for information on your child's open classes!
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Open School Week is a fun opportunity for you to be in the classroom with your child.  Teachers plan their lessons to give you an opportunity to  observe your child in class (some classes will have opportunities to interact with your child).

For safety and privacy reasons:
  • Cell phones or other electronic devices including cameras should not be used.
  • Hot coffee, food, and other beverages should not be brought into the building.
  • Younger children must remain with a parent and must be carefully monitored at all times.

Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast

11/13/2018

 
This morning, our Kindergarten students enjoyed the Annnual Thanksgiving Feast, like so many kindergarten classes before them!

Thank you to the terrific Kindergarten Class Parents for organizing yet another wonderful Feast, and the many, many parents who cooked, baked, and contributed foods and goods, helped set up, served our students, and cleaned it all up afterwards!

The PS/IS 217 PTA is very thankful to work with so many parents who are ready to jump in and help at all our events and activities to ensure our kids all have an amazing time!

School is CLOSED Monday, Nov 12

11/12/2018

 
School is closed Monday, November 12th in observance of Veterans Day
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RI Farmers Market Location Change

11/11/2018

 
The Roosevelt Island Farmers Market will be moving back under the helix during the cold weather months.  We hope to see you there between Nov 24, 2018 through Mar 9, 2019!

The Annual Chirstmans Tree sale under the Motorgate Helix will also begin soon - stay tuned for news!
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Open Class Schedule

11/9/2018

 
Open School Weeks is a fun opportunity for you to be in the classroom with your child.  Teachers plan their lessons to give you an opportunity to  observe your child in class (some classes will have opportunities to interact with your child).

For safety and privacy reasons:
  • Cell phones or other electronic devices including cameras should not be used.
  • Hot coffee, food, and other beverages should not be brought into the building.
  • Younger children must remain with a parent and must be carefully monitored at all times.
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Friday, Nov 9th is a HALF DAY!

11/8/2018

 
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Students will be dismissed at 11:29am on Friday, Nov 9th.

Please ensure you have emailed your teachers AND the school if there are any changes to your usual dismissal procedures.

Lunch will only be served to students who opted-in in the Family Homework Packet sent home in September.

**SCHOOL IS CLOSED on Monday, 12 Nov for Veterans Day**

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