Join the students of PSMS 278 for an all out competition on May 30! Volunteers are welcome to help run the event. Our activities are planned to take place at Columbia’s Baker’s Field right down the street.

Grades K-5 8:30 am-10:50 am

Grades 6-8 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Field Day 2017 is on May 25!

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life was screened at the PSMS 278 auditorium at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:30pm)

Join your school community for this midwinter tradition at the school auditorium. All proceeds from our cash only concessions go to benefit the PTA.

Please note this is a free event but all students are expected to attend with a designated adult chaperone. This is not a drop off event.

Thank you to all our volunteers and local benefactors who contributed to a fantastic Fall Family Movie Night!

                    

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Friday, October 7th, 2016

6pm in the Auditorium

Doors open for refreshments and entertainment at 5:30pm

The film will be shown with Spanish Subtitles

Bring the whole family and enjoy Zootopia,

a delicious hot dog and some yummy popcorn*!

Admission FREE

Popcorn $1.00 Hot Dogs $1.00

Water $1.00 Juice $1.00

PARENTS – You are expected to stay with your children – This is NOT a drop off event!

*All the funds raised by the PTA for “Movie Night” will go to support various events for our students.

 

                                         

Our Career Day guides were represented 278 at the Anti Defamation League’s annual No Place for Hate^® 2016 Recognition Ceremony last week!  No Place for Hate^® is designed to create inclusive school communities by promoting unity and respect, and empowering schools to reduce bullying, name-calling and other expressions of bias.

 

Family Fitness Night of FUN

Friday, March 11th, 2016

6:00pm – 8:00pm at PS MS 278

All are welcome to the 4th Annual PS/MS 278 Family Fitness Night of FUN

Join your friends and their families for an evening of Family Fitness, Fun, and Dinner!

FREE!

Fun Fitness Classes taught by expert coaches, 6:15 to 7:15:

• Zumba in the auditorium

• Capoeira in the cafeteria

• Dance in the library

• Yoga in the tech room

• Soccer in the gym

7:15 PM – Free Dinner Brought to you by Chop’t!

Sponsored by Title 1 and Supported by PS/MS 278 School Wellness Council, Wellness in the Schools, and PS/MS 278

For more information  Contact Cassandre Collazo 646-316-6281

All:

The 278/92nd Street Y Spring Dance Recitals were great!

• Grades – 3rd, 4th, and 5th on Monday 3/28 at 1:00pm
• Grades – K, 1st, 2nd  on Wednesday 3/30 at 1:00pm

Share your photos and we will post online! psms278president@gmail.com

One Night Only!
Aladdin KIDS performs at PSMS 278

On Friday, January 22nd at 6pm. Please do not miss Ms Kaufman and Ms Everett’s SEM class perform a stage adaptation of the classic Disney movie, Aladdin! Our very own PSMS 278 students will be performing the unforgettable characters of: Jafar, Iago, Jasmine, Aladdin and who can forget the Genie!

Come listen to Arabian Nights, A Whole New World, One Jump and Friend Like Me in our school auditorium!

Cash admission at the door: $3 for adults and $2 for students.

Be a part of this community event and support our school!

Once again it’s time for our Winter Concert! Wednesday, December 16^th.  There will be two shows as follows:

9:00am – 10:13am (1^st Show) 

• K-001, K-002, 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 601, 602 and 151

• Violin Class

• Chorus

• Ms. Sanchez’ Dance Group 

 

Transitions will be accompanied by our pianists:  Nayia Chrysanthopoulos, Harper Shaw, Mark Moreiras, Kennedy Moreiras, Isaiah Shikany, Clara Shikany, Owen Bradley, Joseph Garcia and Kassandre Fjotland.

At this first performance, the Middle School will be in the audience.  The performers will perform and then be escorted back to their classrooms.

Students should come dressed appropriately in their festive party clothes. (Black and white is always lovely.)

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12:30pm – 1:45pm (2^nd Show) 

• K-001, K-002, 101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 601, 602 and 152

• Violin Class

• Chorus 

Transitions will be accompanied by our pianists:  Nayia Chrysanthopoulos, Harper Shaw, Mark Moreiras, Kennedy Moreiras, Isaiah Shikany, Clara Shikany, Owen Bradley, Joseph Garcia and Kassandre Fjotland.

At this 2^nd show, the classes will perform, then sit in the audience and enjoy the rest of the show.

*Parents are invited to attend both shows if desired, however seating at the second show will be limited as the students are also in the audience. There will be more seats available during the morning show.

Sincerely,

Lillian Reyes

Acting Principal

Our first family movie night of the school year was Friday, February 6th at 6pm. This year, the feature presentation (drums rolling)…was Mr. Peabody & Sherman. this event a huge success and a great way to beat the winter blues.  Thanks to all the volunteers who pitched in and for the school administration and staff for their support!

 

K-8 students walked ona beautiful fall day at Baker Field on Friday, October 17th to raise money to fund our Arts programs! The results and winners will be announced next month!

Pleadge sheets will be accepted until 11/7 – so happy fundraising! The materials (including a walkathon pledge and information sheets) are attached!  Go 278!

 

On Wednesday, Septmber 15th, Senator Adriano Espaillat paid a visit to our 278 students and their teachers.  The staff and students had a terrific time showing off the school and all of their many academic talents.

 

 

Saturday, May 31st was Spring Fair – what a great day – events included – giraffe making, face painting, making boats and planes, 2 bounce houses, dunk tank (dunk the teacher!), planting station, minute to win it and so much more!

On Thursday, May 29th our K-8 students and some very enthusiastic parents enjoyed Field day 2014 at Baker Field!  There was a water race, face painting, obstacle courses and great fun in the sun!

 

Sixteeen members of the PS/MS 278 school community attended District 10 Council Member Ydanis Rodriguez’s “State of Northen Manhattan and Marble Hill” address on Sunday afternoon. Several in our group met either the council member or a member of his staff. 2nd grader Dax (pictured with Council Member Rodriguez) took the opportunity to thank Council Member Rodriguez for the computers at our school. Principal Maureen Guido also personally expressed our gratitude for his support of our school and acknowledged our parent representation at the meeting. We thank the members of our school community who shared of their personal time this past weekend to attend the meeting on behalf of our school.