This week was Kindness week at PS/IS 217, and throughout the week, classes were centered around the theme of kindness with challenges, activities, learning, and discussion.

And classes, from PreK-8th, participated in 100th day celebrations and activities across the school!

The snow did not stop us from delivering Valentines to the Senior Center today on the island!

Mr. Zappala and Mrs. Pervez from part of the staff Community Service team went with group of selected students from grades 4-8 to see some hearts warming and smiles all around! ​

Grade 3 families: come in and learn all about the State tests, how teachers are helping your student prepare and what you can do to help at home.

​Save the date!

The staff community service team organized activities for students in grades K-8 to write Valentine’s Day cards for our Senior Center in Roosevelt Island.

​Students from grades 4-8 will deliver these cards to our local seniors to make them feel loved!

Great News! The 100th Day of School is Thurs, Feb 14!

Students will be celebrating the 100th Day of School by visiting other classrooms and working in grade teams in math, social studies, and science activities.

Students are invited to dress up as students from 100 years ago or 100 years into the future.

A 100 years ago:

• The 19th amendment was ratified. Women got the right to vote for the first time in our nation’s history.
• World War I officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
• The Grand Canyon became a National Park.
• The first Felix the Cat cartoon premiered in 1919.
• Jackie Robinson was born on January 31, 1919.
• Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States.

A 100 years in the future:

• ​Who know?! We would LOVE to see where your dreams, creativity, and ideas for the future take you!

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February 13th is SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY!!
Show your school pride and wear your 217 shirts or the purple & yellow school colors!


School shirts can be ordered here
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(Please be mindful it can take 3-7 school days days for orders to be fulfilled).

everyone is welcome to attend the 3rd Annual FamilyMaker Night hosted by Cornell Tech.

Where: PS/IS 217 Cafeteria
Date: Monday, 11 Feb
Time: 5:30-7:00pm

No registration required - see you all there!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!