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Our first PTA meeting of this year is this Friday 9/16 IN-PERSON!  Join us in the cafeteria after drop-off for coffee and pastries

9/15/2022

 
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Reminder!
Our first PTA meeting of this year is this Friday 9/16 IN-PERSON!  Join us in the cafeteria after drop-off for coffee and pastries 

*Please note - as per DOE policy, anyone entering the school building must show proof of vaccination*

September 16th, Live! and IN PERSON

8/28/2022

 
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Please join us IN PERSON!
PTA General Membership meeting Friday, September 16th at 830 AM in the school cafeteria. Breakfast will be served!!

It's almost time...

8/16/2022

 
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School starts on September 8!

Make sure you are checking your email for updates from Administration.
 
The PTA is funding the purchase of back-to-school supplies for all students.  Family donations during the Annual Fundraising Drive are an important way the PTA raises money for supplies, academic enrichments, professional development for our teachers and more - so keep an eye out for our mailing in the fall and please give generously if you can.

Congratulations 5th Graders!

6/17/2022

 
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​With special thanks to Kristin Bruan, Melissa Rodnon, Ann Deer, Hannah Kranich and Gabriela Hill!! 

5th Grade Moving Up Celebration! Tuesday, June 14th after school!

6/12/2022

 
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ALL 5th grade families are welcome to Capobianco Field Tuesday, June 14th, after school. Let's celebrate our students' accomplishments before sending them off to middle school!  The 5th Grade Planning Committee hopes to see you there!!  

The next (and LAST) PTA General Membership meeting is next Wednesday, June 8th, at 8:45AM.  REGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://bit.ly/217JuneGenMembership

6/3/2022

 

5th Annual PS/IS 217 Talent Show

5/13/2022

 
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There is a lot going on at this time of the year, but please SAVE THE DATE of May 11th @ 7:30PM and join us for 2022-2023 PTA and SLT Elections!

4/29/2022

 
​The Elections will occur at our regularly scheduled monthly General Membership Meeting and you can register today at https://bit.ly/217MayGenMembership
Support your fellow PTA members and nominees for the PTA Exec. Board and SLT Team!

Mark Your Calendars for the May 11th PTA Meeting and Elections!

4/28/2022

 

PTA Exec Board and SLT Elections coming up: May 11, 2022!

4/12/2022

 
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The Parent Teacher Association works to support the school and build community with monthly meetings, fundraisers, and events including Monster Bash, the Talent Show, and more! The Exec Board prepares the budget, develops the calendar, and facilitates all PTA activities and communications. Exec Board positions can be held by one or two members, so grab a buddy and run together!

The School Leadership Team is composed of parent/guardians and staff members who meet monthly to collaboratively determine the structure for school-based planning and shared decision making.

2022-2023 Nomination form can be found here.
Questions? Email psis217elections@gmail.com

Please join us next Wednesday, April 13th, at 8:45AM for our April 2022 PTA General Membership meeting LIVE on Zoom! Register in advance at https://bit.ly/217AprilGenMembership

4/7/2022

 

BUCKLE UP and GET READY! The Middle School is hosting a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to help support their End of the Year Celebration! Better yet, all you have to do to support them is EAT LOTS OF DONUTS!!

4/5/2022

 
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​Please see the ordering options and details on the flyer and pre-order your box of Krispy Kreme Donuts.
Order Link: bit.ly/217doughnut2022
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PTA Executive Board & SLT elections are here!

4/4/2022

 
Our Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the upcoming 2022-2023 Executive Board and SLT elections! Please contact the Nominating Committee at PSIS217elections@gmail.com with nominations or questions!
We encourage your involvement in PTA and SLT leadership positions and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, May 11th, at 7:30PM via Zoom for ELECTION EVE!

Join the PS/IS 217 Road Runners Club, sponsored by the PTA. Complete payment and registation using the linked provided. (https://bit.ly/217runs)

4/2/2022

 
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TUESDAYS after-school, 2:40-3:50
-Pick up promptly at 3:50, the security desk (main door)
- Club registration will be $75 for spring session; includes t-shirt
- Following the DOE calendar (pending weather), ending June 14
- Teachers will make the call re cancellation
- No refunds for cancelled days
- 217 Road Runners Club is available for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades
- 217 teachers will be leading the club: following NY Road Runners curriculum
- We will be running off-site
- You must sign the waiver for your child to participate
Please email the school Social Worker, Mr. Gurwin, if your family needs subsidized membership: jgurwin@psis217.net

Our 217 Auction Weekend is HERE!! We're excited for you to check out the amazing items we have including class baskets, summer camp offerings, sports tickets, vacation homes and of course, teacher outings!

3/30/2022

 
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​bit.ly/217auction2022
TO READ THIS IN ANOTHER LANGUAGE:
https://bit.ly/AuctionSpanish
https://bit.ly/AuctionMandarin
https://bit.ly/AuctionJapanese

217 Spring Auction is right around the corner. The PTA is accepting donations until March 15th

3/13/2022

 
217's Spring Auction is right around the corner and is historically our biggest fundraising event of the school year. Funds raised help us purchase technology, teacher training seminars, enrichment for our students (dance and music classes), outfit our new rooftop garden, and more. Our auction goes LIVE April 1!

DONATE AN AUCTION ITEM: Have a weekend home you can offer a getaway? Work in TV or theater and can offer tickets and backstage tour? Tickets to a sporting event? Are you a photographer and can offer a photo package? Jewelry maker? Own or know someone that owns a restaurant, or business and can provide a gift card? Language lessons? -- or maybe you can help with outreach?

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to volunteer your time by emailing us at pta217auction2gmail.com.

2022_auction_donor_form-1.pdf
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Please join us next Wednesday, March 9th, at 7:30PM for the PS/IS 217 PTA General Membership meeting via Zoom. Register in advance at https://bit.ly/217MarchGenMembership

3/5/2022

 

Celebrate Black History this month and beyond through the Black Liberation Reading List curated by the Schomburg Center. Be inspired by the lives and legacies of influential Black figures, and learn about important events in the history of Black America.

2/9/2022

 
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​https://www.nypl.org/books.../recommendations/schomburg/kids

"Kindness Grams" are here! Send some cheer to your student(s), friends, teachers, classroom -- Anyone at school!

2/9/2022

 
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Check your child's folder (tomorrow/Friday) and/or print the attachment or see the link here. (Extras in office as well). Deadline to submit for distribution is Wednesday, Feb 16! Grams without payment will not be distributed

Spirit Week! Each day has a theme but keep one eye on Thursday 2.17 when we CELEBRATE PS/IS 217!

2/9/2022

 
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