The PTA is sponsoring the 5th grade trip this year! The students will be at a performance on Friday, June 13th from 10-12pm at the B’way Comedy Club:Improv for kids!
Our current Kindergarten classes will move up on Wednesday, June 18th!
Our new Kindergarten classes (2014/2015) Orientation will be Tuesday, June17th – if you can help or want to speak to the incoming classes, please email seana.wyman@ey.com
8th Grade Trip (Club Getaway) – June 16th – June 17th
8th Grade Breakfast – June 19th
8th Grade Graduation – June 20th
Dear Volunteers, Teachers, Staff and Parents of 278,
Words cannot fully express our gratitude to all of you for making Spring Fair 2014 the best spring fair yet!
The success of an event like this isn’t just measured in dollar signs. It’s measured in the level of community involvement on both sides of the event-bringing our families together and celebrating our community as a whole! This year we saw more Middle School Student, Teacher, and Staff participation than ever before. Our initial volunteer grid was enlarged instantly on the day by community members willing to dive in and help wherever they were needed. The generosity and initiative of our community members brought in the most donations of raffle items and event sponsorships ever in spring fair history!
Because of these elements, we were able to cut our expenses and more than double our profits from last year! You and the other incredible member of the 278 community are responsible for the Spring Fair’s overwhelming success!
We look forward to seeing you at Spring Fair 2015!
With Sincere Thanks,
Annie and Susie
Spring Fair 2014 Co-Chairs
If any parent would like to join the cafeteria volunteer pilot program- we are meeting Tuesday June 10 at 11:15. It will run through Friday June 20th. Please contact Sarah Townley for more info. sarahtownley9@gmail.com or text 917-674-2830
06/25 at 3:00 pm, In the Library
All parents, teachers and caregivers are invited to join our SLT meetings. SLT is the parent, staff and teacher organization designed to foster unity around our core educational standards and help create an environment for continuous improvement in student learning. If you would like your agenda item added to the SLT agenda, please contact one of our SLT Chairpersons, Anne Shikany at anneshikany@gmail.com or please contact Kristin Borhofen kristin278@gmail.com or you may also call Angelin Gonzalez, our Parent Coordinator at 212-942-3440 x1100.
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Click here to see what your student will be enjoying in the 278 cafeteria for lunch in January! Happy New Year and happy eating to all!
http://psms278.org/about/wellness-in-the-schools/cafeteria-menus/
Here is a great recipe for Flu fighting soup from our 278 Fitness ExpertJoanne Rhee!
Cabbage is rich in various phytonutrients, which helps support the immune system. They reduce the harmful activities of free radicals and toxins. They also protect cells from the damage caused by carcinogenic agents. The vegetable has a compound that helps to regulate cells within the immune system. This boosts the capacity of the immune system to withstand infections and fight diseases.
Ingredients: Cabbage, Potato, Celery, Onion, Soy Milk, Grapeseed Oil, Salt
1. Chopped & Stir-fry
2. Pour soy milk and boil.
3. Add potato and boil.
4. Pureeing with a hand mixer and salt to taste!
Voila! Flu fighting, immunity boosting and delicious creamy soup is ready!
All: Please note that in the cooler weather, girls can wear grey pants that fit properly to school. (please no jeans or pants as leggings please…)
After a TOUGH year for testing last year – we are a B school this year – but as Ms. Guido pointed out at the PTA meeting last night – we were .2% (yes .2%) away from an A. Go 278!
On Thursday, 11/07 – Chef Anne and the third graders made Ginger and Kale salad – a huge hit. Take a look at the recipe attached and happy eating!
GINGER KALE SALAD
2 bunches kale, stemmed and rinsed
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
½ orange juiced
1 Tbl. Honey
1 ½ tsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. granulated ginger or 1 Tbl. Grated fresh ginger
¼ cup olive oil
Cut or tear kale into bite size pieces
In a bowl large enough to hold the salad, mix all the remaining ingredients. Whisk or stir until thoroughly combined.
Add kale. With hands, massage the kale and the dressing until the kale begins to soften slightly.
Can be served immediately or will hold until the next day.
Serves 6
NEW! FUN! FOR GROWN-UPS!
Wellness Walking Group
Dear Families,
Please participate in a NEW, free, PS/MS 278 Wellness Council program “Wellness Walking Group,” for parents and caregivers each Monday and Friday at 8:10am.
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Where: After morning drop-off, meet at the front doors of our school on West 219th Street. We walk over to Columbia University’s Baker Field track together for a few healthy laps.
When: Monday and Friday mornings
Time: 8:10am
Why: Lots of great reasons! To jump start a healthy week! To feel good! Because it is really fun!
Who: All are welcome – moms, dads, caregivers, relatives, friends, and school staff. Strollers and small children too!
How: Whenever you can, meet at school front doors at 8:10am on Monday and/or Friday. We’ll go from there and walk a few healthy laps together! Participants walk/run/jog at own pace and for time or number of laps desired.
Tips: Wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers, and layers are good as the weather cools down. Bring a bottle of water. Columbia University’s Baker Field track has restrooms.
Questions: Please contact Kristin at Kristin278@gmail.com or stop by the school front doors at 8:10am on Monday or Friday, or contact Parent Coordinator, Angelin Gonzalez at (212) 942-3440, ext. 1100.
FEEL GOOD! BE HEALTHY! JOIN IN THE FUN!
Sponsored by PS/MS 278 Wellness Council
10/29/13
District 6, Northern Manhattan has been unfairly targeted by the DOE for years. On top of co-locations we have had received budget cuts totally more than 10 million in less than 10 years. Many times the biggest cuts happening at co-located schools. Very few of the co-locations were community supported and the methods in which OPM/DOE engaged community is questionable. D6 has struggled, our children are better, deserve better and we demand better. We know we have a lot of work to do in Northern Manhattan schools but it begins with the community, in the community. As parents we must dream not just for ourselves but for our children and not allow the DOE to limit their dreams any longer. PLS SIGN this petition an spread the word. We need as much support as possible! After some investigations, much of this is false and we are still being asked to proceed with public hearing in early October before a PEP vote in October. We are not going to accept this and are asking for ALL parents to stand with us as we begin to take back our district and take a stand with against more co-locations in our community. Pls sign and spread the word! Big Thanks from Northern Manhattan!
https://www.change.org/petitions/cec-6-community-education-council-district-6-calling-for-an-immediate-stop-on-all-co-location-proposals-in-d6
myON reader is a new digital library with thousands of digital books. It’s free for the summer and can be accessed anytime, anywhere for individual reading, homework, research and fun! 1-800-864-3899 or go to www.myON.com and click on “The Future in reading” for more information.
Getting started:
1) Login to www.myON.com
School Name: 278
User Name: (in your homework folder baggie)
Password: (in your homework folder baggie)
2) Take the Interest Inventory
3) Complete the placement test
4) Go to the recommended tab and start reading
278 was awarded the Silver award for Excellence in School Wellness by Welllness in the Schools (WITS) June 6th! Go 278!
Mr. Stephen Jackson, our science teacher, received a personal phone call from Chancellor Walcott congratulating him on being one of 11 teachers in NYC to receive the Big Apple Teacher of the Year Award for 2013. Mr. Jackson is also one of 18 Teacher of the Year Award winners from “Education Update” magazine this year. We are all so proud to have Mr. Jackson as part of our 278 family!
The Storfront Science Classes are set to begin on Tuesday, January 7th . The 2:20 Buildings class is almost full, a few spots remain. The 3:30 Critters class has 3 students registered – we need a minimum of 10 students for the session to take place. If it helps, Mrs. Guido will hold any 3:30pm session student in the library to work on their homework until the session begins. Please register on the Storfront website www.storfrontscience.com
Storefront Science
Afterschool Program at 278
Tuesdays
230-330 – We Built This City: It’s the Structural Engineering Club!
330-430 – Critters in a Jar: It’s the ecology club!
Cost: $325 for 13 sessions; Dates: January 7 – April 8
For more information and to register – go to www.storefrontscience.com
The 278 Parent Yahoo Group
Please join PSMS 278 Parent/Caregiver Yahoo Group. This Group is for 278 parents only and is a great way to communicate with other parents about our school or community events. Click here to join
