2013 - Week of  May 20^th – 24^th:     

Dear Members of the MHA PS 65x Community:

Thank you for your continued support and understanding of the students that have been testing.  This week our fourth grade students will be commencing the first part of the science exam.  Since we will be conducting three exams this week (NYSESLAT, ELE and Science), the following rooms will be unavailable:  454, 504, 404, and 502.

            Friday is Red, White and Blue Spirit day in observance of the Memorial Day weekend.  Please assist your students in creating Red, White and Blue paraphernalia for May 24^th.

Monday, May 20, 2013: 

·         Attendance Award Assembly in the Auditorium

·         Picture Retake in Auditorium – Select students and Staff Members

·         2:20 p.m. prompt dismissal for all students

• Staff PD at 2:30 prompt.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013: 

• Terrific Tuesday – Be Bucks Ceremony in Auditorium
• Special Education Articulation Meeting in room 508 at 8:45 a.m. with Mr. Allan Pitt from CFN
• NYS ELE exams for select students

o   Steel Pans Start Program Commences in room 102

o   8:45 – 512 & 509

o   9:30 – 513

o   10:15 – 510

o   11:00 – 507 & 501

o   11:45 – 508

o   12:35 – 511 (lunch will be at 11am)

o   2:20 p.m. prompt dismissal for students in PreK-2 grades.

o   Extended Day for students in grades 3-5:

• PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Grade and Enrichment Teachers please be prompt to your class – 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013:

• Ms. Maida at CFN 203 Guidance Counselor’s meeting
• Fourth Grade Science Performance Exam commences

o   2:20 p.m. prompt dismissal for students in PreK-2 grades.

o   Extended Day for students in grades 3-5:

• PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st Grade, 2^nd Grade and Enrichment Teachers please be prompt to your class – 2:30 p.m.

• Afterschool for Cheerleading squad

Thursday, May 23, 2013:  

• Stress Management Workshop for Parents and Families 10am-12pm in Powers’ side gym – All Gym preps will be covered in your classroom.
• 2:20 p.m. prompt dismissal for all students

·         Basketball game v. PS 369 in the Cypress side Gym

·         Soccer Practice in Powers’ side gym– Please see Mr. Samson for details

Friday, May 24, 2013:

·         Red, White and Blue Spirit Day

·         PreK 212 trip to Build a Bear

·         Sumdog Math Competition for 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th graders

·         Science Fair for Students in Powers’ Side Gym.  8-6

o   All Gym preps will be covered in your classroom.

·         2:20 p.m. prompt dismissal for all students

Looking Ahead:

• May 27, 2013 – Memorial Day Observed – School is closed
• May 28, 2013 – Science Fair Award Ceremony Assembly for 3-5 students
• May 29, 2013 –SLT meeting – 3:30 p.m. in Principal Gonzalez’ office
• May 30, 2013 –
• MHA’s Second Annual Field Day for all students
• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
• May 31^st – Blue Spirit Day
• May 31, 2013 – Field Day’s Award Ceremony Assembly
• 12:30 p.m. – for PreK-2^nd graders
• 1:30 p.m. – for 3^rd-5^th graders
• 1^st grade trip to Botanical Gardens

• June 3, 2013 - Fourth Grade Science Exam – Written Component
• Kindergarten on trip
• June 5^th: 4^th Grade Trip to Bronx Botanical Gardens
• June 6^th – Chancellor’s day – Professional development  for Staff
• Mr. Chen and Mr. Sefa out at Music PD
• June 7^th – N.Y.  Spirit Day
• 5^th Grade trip to Sony Wonder
• PBIS workshop meeting
• June 11^th – 4^th Grade Trip to NY Historical Museum
• June 12^th –
• Steel Pans Show for students 1 p.m.
• Safety Committee Meeting 2 PM
• Steel Pans show for Parents and Families 5:30 – 6:30pm
• June 13^th – Senior Trip to D.C.
• June 14^th –
• Stars and Stripes Spirit Day
• Senior Trip to D.C.
• Outdoor Playground not available to students
• June 21^st –
• Crazy Hat Spirit Day
• End Term Party
• June 26, 2013 – Last day of school – Half Day for Students.