Due to inclement weather, Saturday Academy has been cancelled on February 6th. The program will resume on Saturday, February 27th.

P.S. 150 is now 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.

Dual Language Website

P.S. 150 is pleased to announce that we now have a website dedicated to our Dual Language program. You can visit the site by going to http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/wcruz/ The website contains information on the program, as well as useful resources for students and parents. The website was designed and is maintained by Ms. Wanda Cruz. We would like to thank her for her hard work on the website. We are sure that you will find the website useful.

February Parent Meetings/Workshops

During the month of February, there will be a variety of meetings/workshops. Mrs. Pate will be sending home letters with more information as the date for each meeting draws nearer. Meetings will be held in the auditorium in the main building. Here is an overview of the meetings scheduled:

Special February Events

Join us on Tuesday, February 9th, for a Korean Lunar New Year Celebration. Ms. J. Kim and the students have planned for an evening filled with song, dance, and celebration! The event will take place in the auditorium from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

Tuesday, February 23, marks the 100th day of school.

Join us on Tuesday, February 23rd, for our annual lower grade Math Night. The event will take place in the new cafeteria from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Letters will be going home with more information.

Our annual Career Day will take place on Thursday, February 25th. Professionals from different fields will visit our school to speak about their profession and answer student questions.

Special Programs

Beginning in January, P.S. 150 will be providing students with extra help in a variety of ways. Children who are selected for the programs will be notified by letter. Parents must complete and return the permission slip to reserve their child's place in the program. Busing is not available, so parents must make arrangements to pick up their children at the program's dismissal time.

• Saturday Academy: Classes are held each Saturday from 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM for students in grades 3 through 6. This program begins on Saturday, 1/9/10. Students will receive remedial literacy and mathematics instruction, as well as test prep strategies to prepare for the state English Language Arts and Math exams. See the chart below for exam dates.
• Project Intervention: Classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 - 5:15 PM for students in grades 3 through 6. This program begins on Tuesday, 1/12/10. Students will receive remedial literacy and mathematics instruction, as well as test prep strategies to prepare for the state exams. See the chart below for exam dates.
• ESL After School: Classes are held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 - 5:15 PM for students in grades 1 through 6. Students will receive additional instruction in learning English as a second language in preparation for the New York State English as a Second LAnguage Test. See the chart below for exam dates.

NY State Testing Schedule

January - June 2010

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.