PS11 FAMILY UPDATE from Stephen McGill, Parent Coordinator
CALL FOR PHOTOS!
Deadline is Friday, May 18
2012 P.S.11 Yearbook Committee needs your photos! Parents, guardians and teachers we need you to submit photographs of our students participating in school-wide activities, special events, field trips, or performances from the 2011-12 school year for the P.S.11 Yearbook.
HOW to submit: Please limit your submission to five (5) photographs per event or activity. What we are looking for are good clear shots that show a wide range of activities and the diversity of our students. It's important that you label your submission with the grade, class and event or activity. Email your selections to Steve McCarron at: ps11yb2012@gmail.com by the DEADLINE: Friday, May 18, 2012
For more information, contact Parent Coordinator, Stephen McGill at 212.929.1743 ext. 2081, or smcgill3@schools.nyc.gov
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January 5, 2012
NOTICE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN BORN IN 2007,
KINDERGARTEN INTAKE PERIOD IS JAN 9-MAR 2, 2012.
For more information, click here.
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December 23, 2011
Lunch
Thank you to all the parents and guardians who have taken time out of their day to volunteer at lunch. As a result the salad bar line is moving faster and more students are enjoying the daily fresh vegetable and salad offerings. We are hoping that more students take advantage of the new and improved healthy school lunch options at PS11. If more students have school lunch, the more likely this great healthy lunch pilot will become a reality. For more information, go to www.ps11chelsea.org.
New and Improved DOE website
The Department of Education (DOE) has updated its website to include a new Parents and Families webpage. This webpage will give families easy online access to timely information and answers to commonly asked questions. The goal of this web page is to provide relevant and useful information for families citywide. Please include the DOE website: http://schools.nyc.gov and www.ps11chelsea.org in your favorites and check them regularly for updated information and opportunities happening here at school and at the DOE.
ARRIVAL
Please be reminder that school begins at 8:50 AM. Students in grades 1-5 enter the building in the morning through the big yard by 8:45 AM. Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten students should enter the building through the main entrance and meet their teacher at their designated area. Students who arrive after 8:50 AM are considered late and must get a late pass. Only pre-k parents and guardians are allowed to escort ate student to the classroom.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available for all students who would like it. Students can enter the building through the main entrance at 8:30 AM and proceed to the cafeteria. Students must take a breakfast tray and milk. Only pre-k and kindergarten parents and guardians are allowed to accompany their children into the cafeteria. Parents are not allowed to get breakfast for their children.
Moring Program
Morning Program begins promptly at 8:00 am. Students who arrive after 8:05 AM are considered late and are not permitted to enter the building. Breakfast is available at 7:30 AM for students who attend the Moring Program. Parents and guardians are not permitted to escort Morning Program students to their classroom.
New York State Standardized Testing NEW DATES!
English Language Arts Exam (ELA) third, fourth and fifth grade
April, 17, 18 and 19
Math Exam third, fourth and fifth grade
April 25, 26 and 27
CookShop for Families
The CookShop for Families Workshop Series is an adult version of the CookShop Classrooms program being taught to our kindergarten, first and second graders at P.S.11. It consists of six monthly workshops held on Wednesday mornings after drop off from January to June. Participants will prepare a recipe together, learn nutritional tips, build healthy cooking knowledge and skills to support your children's healthy eating curriculum. No cooking experience is necessary.
For more information and to sign up please contact Parent Coordinator, Stephen McGill at smcgill3@schools.nyc.gov. We have 5 spots left.
IMPORTANT DATES
Dec. 26 - Jan. 2 School Closed
Jan. 6 Spirit Day- Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character
Jan. 11 CookShop for Families Workshop 9:00 AM
Jan. 16 No School
Jan. 18 PTA General Membership Meeting 9:00 AM
Jan. 23 Curriculum Connection Meeting 9:00 AM
Jan. 27 Family Friday
Jan. 27 5th Grade Musical Performance "The Music Man"
Feb. 8 CookShop for Families Workshop 9:00 AM
Feb. 3 Spirit Day- Crazy Hat Day
Feb. 13 100th Day of School
Feb. 15 PTA General Membership Meeting 9:00 AM
Feb. 17 Family Friday
Feb. 20-24 School Closed Winter Recess
Feb 29 4th & 5th Grade Winter Dance
For more information and updated school news, please come back here to www.ps11chelsea.org frequently!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Stephen McGill
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Our Parent Coordinator, Stephen McGill is the designated person to assist parents and guardians in communicating with the PS11 teachers and administration. His office is located on the second floor, in room 208A. Mr. McGill can be contacted by phone at 212-929-1743, ext.2081, or you can email him at smcgill3@schools.nyc.gov. He is available to meet or talk with you about any concerns or questions you may have, and he can easily facilitate contact with other staff members such as the Guidance Counselor, Social Worker, Assistant Principal or Principal.
Stephen McGill
Parent Coordinator
smcgill3@schools.nyc.gov
212-929-1743, ext. 2081
Resources
• 2011-12 Gifted & Talented Program Applications