2013 - Week of March 4^th – March 8^th :

 

Dear Members of the MHA PS 65x Community:

 

We had a fun-filled week as we came to a close to February 2013: 

 

• We had a spectacular show performed by our students under the choreography and direction of Ms. Santiago, Ms. Lizardi and Ms. Sylvia Rivera; thanks to Ms. McMullen and Mr. Jewan for their contributions; We look forward to our next show.

 

• Basketball team played an outstanding game against PS 5.

 

• Mr. Samson held soccer tryouts with a huge success.  The second round of tryouts is scheduled for March 7^th and 8^th:  Mr. Samson expresses his sincere appreciations for the assistance of Ms. Santiago, Mr. Jewan, and Mr. Adler.

 

• Special Thanks to Mr. Rollins and his staff for the exceptional effort put in during the show, basketball game, Soccer tryouts, and much more. 

 

To learn more about the contributions made by women as we honor Women’s history month, please see our MHA website and view the information placed by Ms. Tracy O’Blines.

 

Lastly, in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March 2^nd, please share some of the enjoyable activities with your students; check the MHA website for more information.

 

Thank you Ms. Tracy O’Blines for all of the wonderful contributions to our students’ learning.

 

MHA: Enjoy your week.

 

Monday, March 4, 2013: 

• Ms. Gonzalez at a Common Core Meeting.
• Charter school will be using the Auditorium for student picture taking.
• Mr. Chen’s Music preps will be held in your room
• Faculty and Staff PD 2:30 – 3:40 p.m.
• Basketball Game at 161 for students (and family members of players)
• Staff PD  & Faculty  Conference 2:30-3:40 p.m. – Powers Side Gymnasium

 

Tuesday, March 5, 2013: 

 

• There will be a schedule change.  See Mr. Adler for any questions.
• Terrific Tuesday – Bee Buck Award Distribution Ceremony
• Ms. Gonzalez at Common Core Meeting.
• Ms. Hunt and Ms. Presto at CFN Math Meeting.
• 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, March 6, 2013:

 

·         Leadership Program – selected third graders in room 504 from 8-11 a.m.

·         Ms. Monroe and Ms. Maltby at meeting with PPT at 2:30 p.m.

• 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.

 

Thursday, March 7, 2013:  

 

·         Leadership Program – selected fourth graders in Library 8-11 a.m. 

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

·         Basketball Game at Home with PS 385– Please see Mr. Adler for details – Due to the size of the gymnasium, spectators are limited to Family members of Players only.

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

 

Friday, March 8, 2013:

 

• Green T-Shirt Spirit day
• Report Card Comments due to Ms. Gonzalez and Ms. Hunt
• Leadership Program – selected fifth graders in Library 8-11 a.m. 

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

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

 

Looking Ahead:

 

• March 11^th – 15^th: Book Fair in Room 102
• March 11^th: Mr. Adler and Mr. Baboolal out at Tennis Meeting
• March 13^th - Safety Committee Meeting 2 PM
• March 12^th – Parent Teacher Conference – 1-3 pm and 5-7:30 p.m.
• March 15^th  - Red Day
• March 18^th –
• Barbara Turner  of QIP in Building
• 4^th Grade trip to MoMath Museum
• March 19^th: 5^th Grade trip to MoMath Museum
• March 20^th – Mr. Baboolal at Science PD
• March 21^st – Fifth Graders Trip to Music Program
• March 22^nd – Black Spirit Friday
• March 25^th – April 2^nd: SPRING RECESS – SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED
• April 8^th – Science Kick Off for grades 3-5
• April 10^th – Pre-K Non-Attendance Day
• Safety Committee Meeting 2 PM
• April 12^th – Sports Team Cap Spirit Day
• April 16-18, 2013 – NYS ELA testing for 3-5 grade students
• First and Second graders at trip to Museum of Natural History
• April 17, 2013 – NYSESLAT testing commences for ELL students
• April 19^th – Orange Spirit Day
• April 24-26, 2013 – NYS MATH testing for 3-5 grade students
• April 26^th Brown Spirit Day
• May 1, 2013 – FDNY Smoke Mobile House at 10 a.m. in school yard
• May 3^rd – Cartoon Character T-Shirt Day
• May 6^th – NYSESLAT Begins
• May 10^th Black and White Day
• May 13^th – Science Project Due for Grader 3-5
• May 15^th Safety Committee Meeting 2 PM
• May 21, 2013 – NYS ELE exam for ELL students
• May 22^nd – 4^th Grade Science Performance Exams
• May 24^th – Purple Spirit Day
• May 28, 2013 – Science Fair Award Ceremony Assembly for 3-5 students
• May 30, 2013 – MHA’s Second Annual Field Day for all students
• 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

• June 3, 2013 - Fourth Grade Science Exam – Written Component
• June 7^th – N.Y. T-Shirt Spirit Day
• June 12^th - Safety Committee Meeting 2 PM
• June 14^th – Stars and Stripes Spirit Day
• June 21^st – Crazy Hat Spirit Day
• June 26, 2013 – Last day of school for students