Happy New Year!
P.S. 150 is using the K-12 Alerts system to strengthen communication between home and school. This is an automated system that will allow the school to send notifications to parents' home phones, cell phones, and/or e-mail addresses. Notifications include reminders for school holidays, meetings, and information on emergency situations (should they arise). In the future, the system will also alert you of student absences. Parents will need to register in order to receive the alerts by clicking here. You will need to have your child's ID and password in order to register. That information was sent home to you in a letter that had more detailed information regarding this system.
 Extra Test Prep Begins
P.S. 150 offers to programs to provide extra help to students in grades 3-6. Both programs will begin in January. Permission letters were sent home. Remember that space is limited, so be sure to complete and return your permission slips as early as possible to reserve your child's seat!
Saturday Academy will be held each week, beginning on Saturday, 1/7/12. Students should be dropped off at 9:00 AM and picked up at 12:00 PM.
Project Intervention will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays each week, beginning on Tuesday, 1/10/12. Students should be picked up at 5:15 PM.
 Kindergarten Registration
Pre-Registration for incoming Kindergarten students will begin on Monday, 1/9/12. It is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 718-784-2252 and ask for Mrs. Mona Friedman, ext. 2012. For more information on the pre-registration process and the items you need to bring, please click here.
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 Superbowl of Reading
Join us for our annual Superbowl of Reading Literacy Night for upper grade students. It is a night filled with activities, games, food, and friends. This year it will take place on Thursday, 1/26/12, from 6-7:30 PM in the main building cafeteria. We hope to see you there!
 NY State Exams
There will be two meetings held to provide parents with information on the upcoming ELA & Math state exams. On Wednesday, 1/18/12, there will be a meeting for parents of students in grade 3 at 8:30 AM. Click here to view the powerpoint presentation on the Third Grade Exam. On Friday, 1/20/12, there will be a meeting for parents of grades 4, 5, & 6 at 8:30 AM. We invite you to come learn about the tests and ask any questions that you may have.
| Test |
Grade(s) Being Tested |
Date(s) Test Will be Administered |
NYS Education Dept. link for more information |
| NYSESLAT - New York State English as a Second Language Test - Speaking Portion |
English Language Learners in Grades K-12 |
Wednesday, April 18 through Friday, May 18 |
NYSESLAT |
| NYS ELA Exam |
3-8 |
Tuesday, April 17, Wednesday, April 18, & Thursday, April 19 |
ELA |
| NYS Math Exam |
3-8 |
Wednesday, April 25, Thursday, April 26, & Friday, April 27 |
Math |
| NYSESLAT - New York State English as a Second Language Test - Listening, Reading, & Writing Portion |
English Language Learners in Grades K-12 |
Monday, May 7 through Friday, May 18 |
NYSESLAT |
| Science - Performance Exam |
4 |
Wednesday, May 23 through Friday, June 1 |
Science |
| Science - Written Exam |
4 |
Monday, June 4 |
Science |
 January Parent Meetings/Workshops
During the month of January, there will be a variety of meetings/workshops/events. Mrs. Pate will be sending home letters with more information as the date for each meeting draws nearer. Here is an overview of the meetings scheduled:
Grade |
Date |
Time |
| Parents as Learning Partners |
1/6/12 |
8:30 AM |
| Parent Breakfast Read-A-Thon Kickoff |
1/11/12 |
8:30 AM |
| SINI (Schools In Need of Improvement) Parent Meeting |
1/12/12 |
8:30 AM & 6:00 PM |
| ELA & Math Exams Workshop for Parents of Third Graders |
1/18/12 |
8:30 AM |
| PTA Meeting |
1/19/12 |
6:30 PM |
| ELA & Math Exams Workshop for Parents of Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Graders |
1/20/12 |
8:30 AM |
 Important Reminders
All visitors must present photo ID when entering the school building. Strollers are not permitted inside the building.
Mrs. Pate has an open door policy on Friday mornings. Parents may drop by to discuss issues during that time.
School begins promptly at 8:05 AM. Students arriving are late and must be accompanied by a parent to fill out a late pass.
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