278 Uniform Trading Post is June 22 – June 26 from 730-830am in the school yard everyday. Trade, donate or buy a uniform item for a suggested donation. All proceeds will go to buying new storage containers for the clothing so that we can continue to offer this terrific program. Thanks and see you next week!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TEACHER AT THE PAULA HEDBAVNY SCHOOL IS HONORED
Loretta Brady, a teacher at the Paula Hedbavny School, was inducted this year as a Fellow into The Academy for Teachers and selected to participate in a Master Class with singer, composer, activist, and multiple Grammy Award-winner Rubén Blades. It was held in the Library of the New-York Historical Society.
The Academy for Teachers Master Classes bring exceptional teachers together with leading intellectuals, scientists, and creative artists for a day of high-level instruction and inspiration. They are hosted by the city’s great institutions, which join The Academy in demonstrating that teachers deserve the time and attention of our culture’s best and brightest.
“Only 18 teachers are chosen for each Master Class,” said Sam Swope, president of The Academy for Teachers.
“Being selected is a well-deserved honor for both teacher and school.”
Teachers invited to attend Master Classes exhibit passion for their subjects, creativity in their classrooms, and devotion to their students. Educators often describe Master Classes as one of the highlights of their careers. Ms. Brady called the class “magical, phenomenal, and inspirational” and said the entire day was “utterly thoughtful, thorough, and very welcoming for participants to contribute and feel open to sharing.”
Sam Swope
President, The Academy for Teachers
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – June 26th
Kindergarten Orientation for the incoming classes is Thursday June 16th at 9am. The PTA will sponsor breakfast – please volunteer if you can – and come and welcome our new families to 278!
The Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony is Wednesday June 19th – please see your child’s teacher for details!
Parents and Families, Here is the link to NYC Reads 365 (a great new DOE reading resource
www.schools.nyc.gov/academics/nycreads365
At the bottom of the page there are recommended book lists per grade There are additional resources for parents as well; activities to promote reading at home, reading tips in different languages and other great resources.
ALSO, Mrs. Peskie and the teachers have created a 278 recommended reading booklist by grade. The middle school was a combined list since a lot of teachers and students were recommending the same books. Take a look at both of these terrific resources. Both will also be posted to the website announcements section and to the literacy corner. Thanks and happy reading!!
We regret to inform you that the current company we are using for our 278 texting program is going out of business at the end of March. Please be patient as we seek out alternate possibilities and import our data over to begin with a new company.
Lamentamos informarle que la empresa actual que estamos utilizando para nuestro programa de mensajes de texto 278 va a la quiebra a finales de marzo. Por favor, sea paciente mientras buscamos posibilidades alternativas e importamos nuestros datos a través de comenzar con una nueva empresa.
Danielle M. Floyd
dmartinfloyd@aol.com
646-295-4763
Click here for more information. Happy Reading!
http://psms278.org/about/literacy-corner/readygen-glossary/
http://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-2675233
All – do you shop on line at Amazon.com? If you do, please click this link and add the 278 PTA as your “charity” and the school will make money every time you shop!! Christmas is just around the corner – so smile for 278 and help us continue to support our school!
Happy Shopping!
Earn money for the 278 and our school From Everyday Purchases
Snap pictures of your receipts from any store, big or small, that sells grocery items to earn Roo Points (cash donations) for your school. Whether you’re shopping at a supercenter, dollar store, or local convenience store – it doesn’t matter where you shop or what items you buy – Shoparoo will make a cash donation for every receipt! Submit up to 20 grocery receipts within a rolling 7 day period.
Here is the website with more info and some examples of grocery retailers. Thanks and happy shopping!
http://www.shoparoo.com/getstarted/
Here is the letter from the DOE to the school community regarding Ebola in NYC. Thanks.
Farmigo is a weekly on-line Farmer’s Market – order weekly and pick up delicious local food!
Sign up at farmigo.com/psms278 – pick up is Wednesdays at PSMS 278 between 1-3pm. Email Rebecca at mrssaintalbord@gmail.com with any questions. Use code 10off20 or $10 off first orders over $20.
On October 22, the 4th and 5th Graders had a WITS cafe day where they made yummy Apple Crisp. See the recipe below and happy eating!
Apple Crisp Recipe
Classroom/ 1 Hotel Pan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Please see the attached for details of this great afterschool program! Here is the revised flyer and you can sign up directly on the Storefront science website at http://www.storefrontscience.com/
Thanks!
Click here to download your welcome packet – please help the PTA support our great school!
For easy access to the K-8 syllabi and Tier 2 words, click here. Have a great year!
http://psms278.org/about/k-8-syllabi-and-tier-2-words/
The PTA November Executive Board Meeting is 11/10 at 8am in the Library. Parents and Teachers are welcome to come to all of our Executive Board Meetings.
Our “Welcome to K Picnic” will be held this Saturday, August 30th in Isham park at 4pm. If you are a new Kindergarten family, please join us. Current familes – stop by if you can to welcome our new students! Please contact seana.wyman@ey.com with questions. Thanks!
Please remember that 278 is participating in the School Food FREE summer meals program! Breakfast and Lunch will be served every day. The program is for children 18 and under, and children DO NOT need to show ID or documentation to have their meal.
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| Breakfast Time: | 08:00:AM-09:15:AM | ||
| Lunch Time: | 01:00:PM-01:30:PM | ||
| Dates of Operations: | 06/27/2014 thru 08/29/2014 | ||
| Service Days | Breakfast Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr Lunch Mo,Tu,We,Th,Fr |
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For more information, please call 311 or text NYCMEALS to 877-877 or visit www.schoolfoodnyc.com.
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
Dear parents,
We have revised the schedule for the Spring Concerts, which will be happening this Wednesday, June 11. The performer list is as follows:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONCERT (9am)
MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT (1pm)
We apologize for the late notice, but due to the success of the Musical Flat Stanley, we thought that it is something that should be shared with a larger audience. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at jeffrey.c.quinto@gmail.com, or by phone at (212)942-3440 ext. 1122.