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PTA FAMILY INFO FORM 2020-2021

Kindergarten Registration information

3/29/2019

 
Kindergarten offers are out and can be accessed on your myschools account. Paper letters will also be sent home next week.

For families who have been offered spots at PS/IS 217:

Please drop by the Main office to collect your Registration packets at the following times:
  • Monday, April 1st, between 9am-2pm
  • Tuesday April 2nd - Tuesday April 9th, between 12pm-2pm
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All parents who collect Registration Packets during these times will be scheduled for an appointment to return and complete registration starting April 10th. Registration ends on May 3rd.

Currently the school does not have information regarding wait-listed children.
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Middle School Trimester 2 Honor Roll

3/25/2019

 
Congratulations to the following Middle School students who have achieved an average of 90 in a subject!
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6th Grade
Anita Boniface

Laila Cox
Jaime Diaz
Aleylah Dickens
Maziko Kandulu
Elizabeth Miranda
Ravin Parikh
Persya Perez
Zhara Thomas
Minahil Umar
Neriah Umeh Atueyi
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7th Grade
Saaim Ahmad
Virginia Lima
Shah Rahman
Sean Ramirez
Deyan Reza
Ayesha Younis
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8th Grade
Taatike Koura
​Juliane Fage-Larsen
Hooriya Aamir
Isabella Velloso
Nam Nguyen
Buraid Ahmad
Nirjhor Nath
Abdul Hadi
Yuki Tomioka
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Join the PTA!

3/25/2019

 
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Thinking about joining the PTA Board?
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!
Now a
ccepting nominations for the following elected positions:

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  • President*
  • Secretary*
  • Treasurer*
  • Vice President
  • Vice President of Events
  • Vice President of Membership
  • Vice President of Middle School**
* These are mandatory positions
** Must be a parent of a current or incoming MS student


All parents are eligible to run for a PTA position unless they are employees of the school. You are welcome to co-nominate with a partner! Email: 217ptaelections@gmail.com to nominate yourself or someone else (who will be contacted to confirm they agree to participate!)

Deadline for Nominations: May 1st. Nominations will be announced at the May 19th PTA General Membership Meeting.

Election: To be held during the May 19th, 8:35am PTA General Membership Meeting in the Cafeteria.

For Information please email Lily, Emily and Peter at: 217ptaelections@gmail.com

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We are also looking for parents to join the following 217 Teams:
  • Book Fair Team 
  • Fall Festival Team 
  • Auction Solicitation and Event Teams 
  • Talent Show Team 
  • International Dinner Team 
  • Class Parent Coordinator Team
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These Teams are vital for communications and the planning and running of events. Please join us to build a better school for our kids!
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To express interest or for questions, please email Team217info@gmail.com
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4th Grade Math State Test: Parent Workshop

3/23/2019

 
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T-SHIRT DESIGN COMPETITION!

3/22/2019

 
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Save the Date! 2nd grade family math games, April 11.

3/17/2019

 
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March Artists of the Month

3/15/2019

 
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Mustafa Baig
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Class K001 
Mustafa 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.
Mustafa always participates in class and
enriches class discussions with his unique
insights and ideas. Keep up the great work
Mustafa!
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Naoki Kabata
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Class 102
Naoki is such a ray on sunshine in art class!
Everyday he walks into the room beaming with
excitement and asks me what we are going to
do that day. Naoki is always kind to others and
treats everybody with equal respect. He is
always ready to do his best work, carefully
listens to directions, and exhibits a tremendous
about of patience. Naoki is defiantly a role
model in art class. Keep up the great work
Naoki.
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Dani Cohen
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Class 204
Dani is such a stupendous artist who shows
such an attention to detail and craftmanship
when creating her artwork. She has a brilliant
eye for design and always creates unique and
balanced work. Dani is extremely
knowledgeable about art and is always ready to
enrich class discussions with her insights and
ideas. Dani is always ready to do her best work
and shows so much kindness. Keep up the great
work Dani!
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Mackenzie Chestnut
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Class 301
Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie
absolutely loves art class, and her super energy
always rubs off on her fellow classmates as well
as on myself. Mackenzie finds fun in everything,
and always has thoughtful questions. Keep up
the great work Mackenzie!
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Isla Racine
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Class 402
​Isla is such a knowledgeable and inquisitive
young artist. She is always the first to enter the
art room in the morning, and beams with
excitement for the day’s project. She pays very
close attention to detail in her work and is
always willing and ready to assist her fellow
classmates when in need. Isla is an amazing
artist and amazing student! Keep up the great
work Isla!
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Riyadh Mirza
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Class 505
Riyadh is a very brilliant young artist with a
passion for trying new things. He is not afraid to
experiment with new materials and ideas.
Riyadh is a very kind student who possesses a
great deal of patience and a great desire to
help others. Riyadh excels in his artwork
because he listens and watches demonstrations
with the upmost attention, and then applies his
unique style to the project. Keep up the great
work Riyadh!

Specialized High School: Admissions Information Sessions

3/13/2019

 
There are several upcoming Specialized High Schools Admission Information Sessions for fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grade students and their parents at several libraries in Manhattan.  

Hosted by the NYC Department of Education, the information sessions will
·         learn how to use the new online high schools registration tool – MySchools
·         give parents/guardians an opportunity to learn about the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT),
·         the admissions process,
·         find out about LaGuardia High School auditions, and
·         speak to a NYC Department of Education representative. 

Space is limited and available first-come, first-served.  Parents may sign-up to attend a session by clicking here. See the attached flyer for more information.  

Manhattan
Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 PM
Roosevelt Island Library, 524 Main St

Saturday, March 23, 11:00 AM
Roosevelt Island Library, 524 Main St

Wednesday, March 30, 11:00 AM
Hamilton Fish Park Library
415 E Houston St, 10002

Saturday, May 18, 3:00 PM
53rd Street Library,
​18 W 53rd St, 10019
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Monday, March 11 is School Spirit Day!

3/10/2019

 
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Register for Sping Little League!

3/9/2019

 
The Child Center of New York Beacon and the Roosevelt Island Center of Community Development are again partnering to  offer an Island-wide Little League! 

The league will include 3 different age groups;  T-Ball (5-6yrs), Minors (7-10yrs) and Majors (11-14yrs), playing over a 10 week season. There will be an an opening day parade, a pre-season parent's gathering and an all-star game with hopes of adding a home run derby. The league will finish strong in June with the playoffs, an always thrilling little league championship game and the "coaches classic" to cap it off. 


Registration:
Opens Wednesday, March 13th. Return forms (attached below) to Beacon director Christina Seerattan by Friday, March 15th. Space is limited! 

Important Dates:
  • Player evaluations will be held the first week of April 
  • Opening Weekend parade and exhibition games will be held the second week of April
  • Playoffs will end the third week of June

Volunteer:  To volunteer as a coach, assistant coach, or parent coordinator please email:  daniel.vithlani@gmail.com or aryashiraz@hotmail.com 

Registration Forms:
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February CONFIDENCE Awards

3/7/2019

 
​As part of 217’s Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) program, 217 is excited to announce Febuary's PBIS award recipients!  The PBIS awards for JFebuary go to elementary students in each class who exemplified CONFIDENCE.
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​​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: Mustafa Baig and Elena Djuric
K002: Tuong Le and Nora Lee
K003: Orion Ding and Reese Thackray
K004 : Eliza Rapf and Eleanor Fekete 

101: Anton Cardinal and Shayanne Boye
102: Melia Davis and Ryan May 
104: Beau Estreich and Simrah Strangio

201: Aisultan Temenov and Emma Trieu
202: Aizhan Issetova and Thomas Orozco
204: Diego MacTavish Sanchez and Julian Sweeney

301: Serge Lyashchenko and Elsa Cruz
302: Tiago Mesquita and Sofia Wright 
304: Eloisa Soto and Vihan  Senevirathne

401: Ava Robles & Shotoro Akagawa
402: Emilia Garcia & Noel Perez 
404: Luca Kim & Enzo Siragusa 

501: Armani Brown & Lilly Morales
502: Ean Britt & Ami Kajita
504: Andy Chan & Omar Bouaroudj
505: Ayaan Haque & Kira Donovan

601: Neriah Umeh & Elizabeth Miranda
701: Sean Ramirez & Matilda Osadaija
801: Aidan Radoncic & Ksenia Ibatullina

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From Principal Beckman

3/7/2019

 
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Roosevelt Island Farmers Market: Location Change!

3/5/2019

 
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4th Grade Parent Workshop: ELA Test Prep

3/1/2019

 
Join teachers for a morning workshop and learn about the structure, and expectations of the ELA test and how you can best support your child's preparation.

The marks from 4th grade State tests count towards middle school admission - we strongly encourage parents to attend!
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  • About 217
    • PS/IS 217 School Website
    • Admissions >
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      • PreK FAQs
      • Kindergarten FAQs
      • G&T FAQs
      • 217 Middle School >
        • Middle School FAQs
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      • NEW Kindergarten Families
    • Calendar
    • Cornell Tech
    • SEP Jr.
    • 217 Cafeteria
    • School Supplies
    • Green Roof
    • After-School
    • SLT
  • 217 PTA
    • About the PTA
    • PTA Board and Officers
    • Family Information Form
    • PTA Financials
    • Enrichments >
      • Past Enrichment Programs
    • Communicate 217
    • RI Farmers Market
  • SUPPORT 217
    • How to Support 217
    • Invest in Your Child's Success
    • Shop @ the 217 Store
    • A+ Rewards Program
    • Box Tops for Education
    • Book Culture
  • CONTACT
    • Contact
    • Teachers & Staff
    • After-School