Online Book Fair May 20th-June 9th! Shop here now!
Scholastic Book Fair at PS11 May 28-May 31

Can't wait for the Book Fair next week? Shop now online. Check out your teacher's classroom's wish list or send link to family and friends. All books ship free to PS11.

Check your child's home folder flier for date their class will be visiting the book fair. You can send in money with your child that day to purchase a book. Parents will be able to shop the Book Fair during Poetry Night on Wednesday, May 29 and during Family Friday on Thursday, May 30 for all grades except Kindergarten which will be on Friday May 31. All proceeds benefit PS11.

**IMPORTANT NEW SAFETY PROCEDURES**

To make PS11 safer, we are asking all Parents/Guardians of current PreK-4th graders to come to school during your scheduled time to create the following:

1. Family Photo IDs
All parents/guardians will be issued Family Photo IDs to increase security within the school. Each family will receive up to 2 parent/legal guardian IDs. Photo IDs will also be available for step parents upon request (maximum of 2).

2. Electronic Emergency Contact Cards
Families will now input information for "Blue Cards" directly into our school's secured database using iPads located at school. This will allow our teachers to keep a PDF copy of your child's important emergency information on their smart phones so it can be accessed on field trips and at dismissal. 

Please come to the Auditorium between 8am-10am on your scheduled day.
(Child care will provided for PS 11 students (only!) on your assigned registration day at 8am)

FIND YOUR APPOINTMENT BASED ON THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR CHILD'S LAST NAME

Tuesday, May 28: A,B
Wednesday, May 29: C, D, E
Thursday, May 30: F, G
Friday, May 31: H-K
Tuesday, June 4: L, M
Wednesday, June 5: N-R
Friday, June 7: S
Monday, June 10: T-Z
Tuesday, June 11: Make up day
Wednesday, June 12: Make up day

For full information, please read this letter from Principal Bender.

4th Grade Science Exam
June 3rd: Written Exam
May 22-May 31: Science Lab Portion

More information will be sent home to 4th Grade Families.

DUE TO A BAD WEATHER FORECAST
FOR THIS SATURDAY, MAY 25th, our WE DREAM Mural Painting has been

RESCHEDULED for the afternoon of the half day on

**Monday, June 10th from 12-4**

All students are welcome to come fill in the drawings with color, but please remember all children MUST be accompanied by and supervised by a grownup at all times on the day of the event. Hope to see you there!

Any questions? PS11parents@gmail.com

Monday, May 27, 2013
NYC schools are closed in observance
of Memorial Day

The PS11 Programs' Summer Camp is filling up fast! 
Great activities, great trips, and lots and lots of FUN! 
Visit the PS11 Programs website to see the themes, activities and trips that we already have planned.

You can register online at ps11programs.com or pick up a registration form from the after school office.  Scholarship applications are also now available online and in person. If you have questions, or need more information let us know.

Join us at the latest SLT Workshop: Poetry Night!
Wednesday, May 29th 6-7:30pm

Don’t miss this live reading of original poetry from our talented poets from each grade at PS11.  

Following the reading, please join us for a free wrap sandwich and view more poetry. Every student will have poetry on display. And come shop for summer reading books! The Scholastic Book Fair will be open during the event and runs May 28–31st.  All proceeds support our classroom libraries and great programs for our kids!

PLEASE BE ON TIME as seating in the auditorium is limited! Translation available upon request. All children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Family Friday is THURSDAY (all grades except Kindergarten)
Join us for Family "Friday" on May 30th from 8:50-9:35am

All parents and/or guardians are invited to join their child in his/her classroom from 8:50–9:35 am.

3rd, 4th and 5th grade families, there is a special format for this Family Thursday: Don't miss the opportunity to attend an Enrichment class with your child on Thursday, May 30th!  Come and experience their class firsthand at 8:50 on Family Thursday!

KINDERGARTEN ONLY Family Friday
May 31st from 8:50-9:35am
The last Friday of each month will be our Family Fridays event. All parents and/or guardians are invited to join their child in his/her classroom from 8:50–9:35 am. You will have the chance to work with your child in hands-on activities, attend publishing parties and much more.

2012/13 PS11 Student Council Announcement

PS 11 Spirit Day  5/31
Wacky Mismatch Day  6/21

Saturday, June 1, 2013 11am-4pm
21st Street between 8th/9th Avenues

80+ craft vendors, food, kids' arts & crafts, face painting, bake sale, garden sale and live entertainment! Check out DJ Kamala, Bob Marley cover band and our own Mrs. Garro!

Bookmark the PS11 Wellness Calendar and start clicking your way to a healthier lifestyle...