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PS 261 2006-2007 Event Calendar (with notes)

July 2006

Mon Jul 10: PTA Retreat - Team-building; fundraising and communications strategies.
Mon Jul 17: PTA Retreat - Team-building; fundraising and communications strategies.

August

Wed Aug 30: Clean Up Day + Ice Cream Social - 4pm-8pm.
Thu Aug 31: PTA presents Teachers & Staff advance checks

September

Tue Sep 5: First Day of School Year 2006-2007 - NOTE: The first day of school is currently scheduled for a Tuesday, NOT the usual Thursday; EARLY DISMISSAL for Kindergarten Students only.
Tue Sep 5: Welcome Back to School! - In the lobby at morning drop-off.
Wed Sep 6: Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Students Only
Wed Sep 6: Welcome Back to School! - In the lobby at morning drop-off.
Thu Sep 7: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm.
Thu Sep 14: Curriculum Night - 6pm-8pm.
Sun Sep 17: Atlantic Antic - Please visit the PS261 Table!
Mon Sep 18: Direct Appeal Begins
Tue Sep 19: Class Parents & Grade Reps Meeting - 8:45am-9:15am.
Wed Sep 20: Middle School Information Meetings - Two informational sessions: 9am AND 6pm.
Wed Sep 20: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Fri Sep 22: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Mon Sep 25: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Tue Sep 26: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:45pm.
Tue Sep 26: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Wed Sep 27: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Thu Sep 28: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Fri Sep 29: Families As Learning Partners
Fri Sep 29: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.

October

Mon Oct 2: NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
Tue Oct 3: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Wed Oct 4: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Thu Oct 5: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Fri Oct 6: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 10th.
Mon Oct 9: NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day Observed
Tue Oct 10: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm.
Tue Oct 10: Candy/Magazine Sale Ends.
Wed Oct 11: Middle School Meetings - Two informational sessions: 9am AND 6pm.
Sat Oct 14: PS261 Fall Festival - 1pm to 4pm.
Thu Oct 19: Picture Day

November

Thu Nov 2: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Sat Nov 4: Test Prep Grades 3,4&5 - 9am-12pm.
Tue Nov 7: NO SCHOOL - Election Day
Tue Nov 7: Pre-K Bake Sale - During Polling Hours.
Wed Nov 8: PTA General Mtg. & Potluck Dinner - 6:15pm-8:30pm.
Fri Nov 10: Black History Month Assembly Planning Mtg. - 8:45am, in the cafeteria.
Sat Nov 11: Test Prep Grades 3,4&5 - 9am-12pm.
Mon Nov 13: HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students - All Parent-Teacher Conferences (today only, 1-3pm & 6-8pm). Afterschool Program will run 12pm-6pm (2 consecutive sessions).
Mon Nov 13: 5th Grade Harvest Bake Sale - Featuring Sweet Potato vs Pumpkin Pie Taste-Off. In the School Lobby.
Tue Nov 14: Open House - 9am.
Thu Nov 16: SLT Meeting - 6:00pm.
Fri Nov 17: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Sat Nov 18: Test Prep Grades 3,4&5 - 9am-12pm.
Thu Nov 23: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess
Fri Nov 24: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess

December

Mon Dec 4: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm, in the library.
Tue Dec 5: Winter Book Fair Begins - Runs through Fri. Dec. 15.
Mon Dec 11: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:30pm. In the auditorium; childcare in gym.
Mon Dec 11: 5th Grade Winter Decorations & Gifts / Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Tue Dec 12: 5th Grade Winter Decorations & Gifts / Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Wed Dec 13: 5th Grade Winter Decorations & Gifts / Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Fri Dec 15: Winter Book Fair Ends
Tue Dec 19: Winter Performing Arts Concert - 9:00am & 10:15am, in the auditorium.
Fri Dec 22: Last Day of School before Winter Recess
Fri Dec 22: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Mon Dec 25: NO SCHOOL - First Day of Winter Recess
Tue Dec 26: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
Wed Dec 27: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
Thu Dec 28: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess
Fri Dec 29: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess

January 2007

Mon Jan 1: NO SCHOOL - Last Day of Winter Recess
Tue Jan 2: First Day of School Following Winter Recess
Tue Jan 9: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Jan 9: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Mon Jan 15: NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Wed Jan 17: Open House - 7:00 pm.
Thu Jan 18: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:45pm.
Sat Jan 20: Dance-a-thon - 2pm-4pm, in the Cafeteria.
Mon Jan 22: 5th Grade 'Hawaii In January' Bake Sale - In the school lobby.

February

Wed Feb 7: Class Parents and Grade Reps Meeting - 8:45am-9:15am, in the school cafeteria.
Fri Feb 9: Bake and Craft Sale - In the lobby.
Fri Feb 9: PS261 Chinese New Year Banquet
Sat Feb 10: Dads In Da' House - 4pm-6pm
Mon Feb 12: 5th Grade Valentine's Day Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Tue Feb 13: Black History Month Celebration - 9:15am and 10:30am.
Thu Feb 15: Math Workshop, Grades 3-5 - 9:00am, Room 214.
Fri Feb 16: Pajama Day Kick-Off for Read-A-Thon - The Read-A-Thon runs through March 2nd.
Fri Feb 16: Last Day of School Before Midwinter Recess
Mon Feb 19: NO SCHOOL - First Day of Midwinter Recess
Tue Feb 20: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess
Wed Feb 21: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess
Thu Feb 22: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess
Fri Feb 23: NO SCHOOL - Last Day of Midwinter Recess
Mon Feb 26: First Day of School after Midwinter Recess

March

Thu Mar 1: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Fri Mar 2: Read-A-Thon Ends
Fri Mar 2: 5th Grade Game Night / Carnival Dinner - 6:15pm - 8:15pm, in the auditorium & cafeteria.
Mon Mar 5: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Mar 6: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:45pm.
Fri Mar 9: PS261 PTA Audio/Video/Book Sale - 8-9am & 2:30-6pm, in the school lobby.
Sat Mar 10: PS261 PTA Audio/Video/Book Sale - 11am - 5pm, in the cafeteria.
Mon Mar 12: 5th Grade Green Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Wed Mar 14: Open House - 9:00am.
Thu Mar 15: Invention Convention - Parents Workshop - 6:00pm, in the cafeteria
Fri Mar 16: Parents vs. Teachers Basketball Tournament - 6:30-9:00pm, in the gym.
Mon Mar 19: Report cards distributed.
Tue Mar 20: HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences: 1-3pm, 6-8:30pm.
Wed Mar 21: Kick off meeting for Spring Auction - After morning drop-off, in the auditorium.
Fri Mar 23: Movie Night at PS261 - Box office opens 6:15pm; Showtime 6:30pm.
Sat Mar 24: Family Tea Party - 2:30pm-5:00pm, in the cafeteria.
Thu Mar 29: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Fri Mar 30: Last Day of Classes Before Spring Recess

April

Mon Apr 2: NO SCHOOL - First Day of Spring Recess
Mon Apr 2: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Apr 3: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
Wed Apr 4: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
Thu Apr 5: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
Fri Apr 6: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
Mon Apr 9: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess
Tue Apr 10: NO SCHOOL - Last Day of Spring Recess
Wed Apr 11: First Day of Classes Following Spring Recess
Thu Apr 12: Poem In Your Pocket Day - Date Subject To Change.
Thu Apr 12: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:00pm (ONLY 45 MINUTES!). Call for nominations for next year's Board.
Wed Apr 18: The PS261 Invention Convention - 6:00pm - 8:00pm, in the cafeteria
Mon Apr 23: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Apr 24: Talent Show Rehearsal (all week) - Today through Friday.
Wed Apr 25: PS 261 Poetry Night @ Barnes & Noble - Weds. April 25, 6pm, 106 Court Street.
Mon Apr 30: Talent Show Rehearsal (all week) - Monday through Friday.

May

Wed May 2: Spring Book Fair begins - Runs through May 11th.
Thu May 3: Spring Book Fair
Thu May 3: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:15pm. Close of nominations for next year's Board.
Fri May 4: Spring Book Fair
Sun May 6: Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon May 7: Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon May 7: Spring Book Fair
Mon May 7: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue May 8: National Teacher Day
Tue May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week
Tue May 8: PS261 Family Math Game Night
Tue May 8: Spring Book Fair
Wed May 9: Teacher Appreciation Week
Wed May 9: Spring Book Fair
Thu May 10: Teacher Appreciation Week
Thu May 10: Spring Book Fair
Fri May 11: Spring Book Fair ends
Fri May 11: Teacher Appreciation Week
Sat May 12: Teacher Appreciation Week
Sat May 12: Dress Rehearsal - PS261 Talent Show
Fri May 18: PS 261 Talent Show - 6:30 - 8:00pm, in the Auditorium.
Tue May 22: Informational Meeting - 5th Grade Washington, DC Trip - 6pm, in the Auditorium.
Tue May 22: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:15pm.
Thu May 24: Spring Performing Arts Concert - In the auditorium.
Mon May 28: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Observed

June

Mon Jun 4: HALF DAY; Noon Dismissal for All Students - First of 2 Clerical Half-Days.
Tue Jun 5: PTA General Mtg. - 6:15pm-7:15pm. Elections for 2007-2008 Board.
Wed Jun 6: Grandparents Day Celebration - 9am - 11am, Auditorium.
Thu Jun 7: NO SCHOOL - Chancellors Conference Day / Staff Development
Fri Jun 8: Annual Spring Auction - 7:00-10:00pm, Brooklyn Play Spot
Tue Jun 12: HALF DAY; Noon Dismissal for All Students - Second of 2 Clerical Half-Days.
Sat Jun 16: Little School Yard Celebration - 9am-1pm, in the Little Yard.
Mon Jun 18: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Jun 19: PTA Executive Board Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Fri Jun 22: Kindergarten Graduation
Mon Jun 25: Fifth Grade Graduation & Festivities
Wed Jun 27: LAST DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS - Noon dismissal.

August

Wed Aug 29: PS 261 Clean Up Day - 2pm-6pm.

September

Tue Sep 4: First Day of School, 2007-2008. - Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only.
Tue Sep 4: Welcome Back to School! - In the lobby at morning drop-off.
Tue Sep 4: Afterschool Begins
Wed Sep 5: Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only
Wed Sep 5: Welcome Back to School! - In the lobby at morning drop-off.
Mon Sep 10: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Tue Sep 11: Curriculum Night - 5:30pm - 7:00pm, in the Auditorium & Individual Classrooms.
Thu Sep 13: NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah.
Fri Sep 14: NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah.
Tue Sep 18: Candy/Magazine Sale Kick-Off - Runs through October 12th.
Tue Sep 18: Grade Rep Meetings - 8:30-9:00am, Library (Room 214).
Wed Sep 19: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 12th.
Wed Sep 19: Middle School Information Meetings - Two informational sessions: 9am AND 6pm.
Thu Sep 20: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Mon Sep 24: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 12th.
Wed Sep 26: PTA General Meeting - 6:15pm-7:30pm, Rm. 214 & the Auditorium
Fri Sep 28: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Sun Sep 30: PS261 at the September 30th Atlantic Antic! - 10am-6pm, Atlantic Ave. btw. Smith St. & Hoyt St.

October

Mon Oct 1: Candy Sale Continues. - Runs through October 12th.
Sat Oct 6: 4th & 5th Graders: MS 447 Open House - 10:00am, 345 Dean Street.
Mon Oct 8: NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day observed.
Wed Oct 10: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Thu Oct 11: Middle School Information Meeting - 6pm, in the Auditorium
Fri Oct 12: Candy Sale Ends.
Sat Oct 13: PS261 Fall Festival - 1pm to 5pm.
Wed Oct 17: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Thu Oct 18: Middle School Principals' Forum - 7pm-9pm, Secondary Schools Complex, 237 7th Avenue.
Mon Oct 22: Monday Morning Workout - 8:30-9:10am, in the Gym. Registration req'd.
Tue Oct 23: Fifth Grade Breakfast & Bake Sale - 7:45am-8:20am, in the Lobby.
Thu Oct 25: Direct Appeal Begins
Fri Oct 26: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Tue Oct 30: Parent Math Evening - 6pm-7:30pm.

November

Mon Nov 5: Monday Morning Workout - 8:30-9:10am, in the Gym. Registration req'd.
Tue Nov 6: NO SCHOOL - Election Day / Chancellor's Conference Day.
Tue Nov 6: Pre-K Bake Sale - 7:30am 'til the food runs out!
Thu Nov 8: PTA General Meeting & Potluck Dinner - 6:15pm-7:30pm, in the Auditorium
Fri Nov 9: Picture Day
Mon Nov 12: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day observed.
Tue Nov 13: HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences 1-3:30 & 6-8:30pm.
Wed Nov 14: 5th Grade Harvest Bake Sale - In the School Lobby.
Wed Nov 14: Morning Open House - 9:00am
Wed Nov 14: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Thu Nov 15: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Fri Nov 16: PS261 Basketball Fundraiser - 6:30pm-8:00pm, in the Gym.
Mon Nov 19: Monday Morning Workout - 8:30-9:10am, in the Gym. Registration req'd.
Thu Nov 22: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess.
Fri Nov 23: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess.
Fri Nov 30: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.

December

Mon Dec 3: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Mon Dec 10: Winter Book Fair Begins - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby. One Week Only!
Tue Dec 11: Winter Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby. Ends Friday!
Tue Dec 11: Fifth Grade Parents Meeting - 8:35am, in the Auditorium.
Wed Dec 12: PTA General Meeting (AM) - 8:30am - 9:20am, in the Auditorium.
Wed Dec 12: Winter Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby. Ends Friday!
Wed Dec 12: The Comet Mail Post Office begins! - Stamps on sale in the Lobby, 8:00am-8:25am.
Thu Dec 13: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Thu Dec 13: 5th Grade Winter Decorations & Gifts / Bake Sale - In the Cafeteria.
Thu Dec 13: Winter Book Fair Continues - OPEN LATE, 8:00am-6:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby. Ends Tomorrow!
Thu Dec 13: The Comet Mail Post Office continues! - Stamps on sale in the Lobby, 8:00am-8:25am.
Thu Dec 13: Shaina the Lice Lady - 8:00am-9:00am, in the Lobby. She answers your questions & demonstrates lice removal techniques!
Fri Dec 14: Winter Book Fair Ends - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby. Ends Today!
Fri Dec 14: 5th Grade Winter Decorations & Gifts / Bake Sale - In the Cafeteria.
Fri Dec 14: The Comet Mail Post Office continues! - Stamps on sale in the Lobby, 8:00am-8:25am.
Fri Dec 14: Shaina the Lice Lady - 8:00am-9:00am, in the Lobby. She answers your questions & demonstrates lice removal techniques!
Mon Dec 17: The Comet Mail Post Office continues! - Stamps on sale in the Lobby, 8:00am-8:25am.
Tue Dec 18: The Comet Mail Post Office ENDS TODAY! - Stamps on sale in the Lobby, 8:00am-8:25am. LAST DAY!
Wed Dec 19: Holiday Dance Assembly - 1 show: 9:15am, in the Auditorium.
Wed Dec 19: Epilepsy Training - Parents Workshop - 9:00am, in the Library, Rm. 214.
Thu Dec 20: Holiday Dance Assembly - 2 shows: 9:15am & 1:30pm, in the Auditorium.
Fri Dec 21: Last Day of School Before Winter Recess
Mon Dec 24: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Tue Dec 25: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Wed Dec 26: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Thu Dec 27: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Fri Dec 28: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Mon Dec 31: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.

January 2008

Tue Jan 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Wed Jan 2: First Day of School Following Winter Recess
Mon Jan 7: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Thu Jan 17: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Fri Jan 18: Student March on Borough Hall - 10am.
Fri Jan 18: Basketball Fundraiser - 6pm, in the Gymnasium.
Sat Jan 19: Dance-a-thon - 2pm-4pm, in the Cafeteria.
Mon Jan 21: NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Wed Jan 23: PTA General Meeting - 6:15pm-7:30pm, in the Auditorium
Wed Jan 23: 5th Grade 'Hawaii In January' Bake Sale - NOTE: Date Subject To Change.
Fri Jan 25: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Tue Jan 29: Picture Retake Day

February

Mon Feb 11: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Tue Feb 12: Evening Open House - 6:30pm.
Wed Feb 13: Black History Month Celebration - 9:15am and 10:30am.
Thu Feb 14: 5th Grade Valentine's Day Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Thu Feb 14: Black History Month Celebration - 9:15am.
Fri Feb 15: Last Day of School Before Midwinter Recess
Fri Feb 15: Pajama Day Kick-Off for Read-A-Thon - The Read-A-Thon runs through Feb. 29th.
Mon Feb 18: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess (including Washington's Birthday).
Tue Feb 19: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess (including Washington's Birthday).
Wed Feb 20: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess (including Washington's Birthday).
Thu Feb 21: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess (including Washington's Birthday).
Fri Feb 22: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess (including Washington's Birthday).
Mon Feb 25: First Day of School Following Midwinter Recess
Thu Feb 28: Black History Month Celebration - 6:30pm.
Fri Feb 29: Read-A-Thon Ends.
Fri Feb 29: Movie Night - 6pm-9pm, in the Auditorium.
Fri Feb 29: Emergency PTA Meeting - 8:30am-9:30am, in the Auditorium.
Fri Feb 29: Deadline for March PS261 PTA Newsletter
Fri Feb 29: Families As Learning Partners - 9:30am - 10:30am. Immediately follows the Emergency PTA Mtg.

March

Sat Mar 1: First Annual PS261 Singalong - 2pm-4pm, in the Auditorium.
Mon Mar 3: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Fri Mar 7: Movie Night - 6pm-9pm, in the Auditorium.
Mon Mar 10: 5th Grade Parents Meeting - 6:00pm, location TBA
Wed Mar 12: PTA General Meeting - 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM, in the Auditorium
Thu Mar 13: NOON DISMISSAL: Parent-Teacher Conferences (today only) - 1:00pm-3:30pm and 6:00pm-8:30pm.
Fri Mar 14: PS261 Basketball Fundraiser III - 6:30pm-8:30pm, in the Gym.
Mon Mar 17: 5th Grade Green Bake Sale - In the school lobby.
Tue Mar 18: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Wed Mar 19: Rally Against DOE Budget Cuts at City Hall - 3:00pm, Big Yard.
Fri Mar 21: NO SCHOOL - Good Friday.
Fri Mar 28: Afterschool Show: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - 7:00pm, in the Auditorium.
Sat Mar 29: Family Tea Party - 2:30pm-5:00pm, in the cafeteria.
Sat Mar 29: Afterschool Show: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory - 1:00pm, in the Auditorium.

April

Wed Apr 2: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Fri Apr 4: Movie Night - 6:15pm - 8:30pm, in the Auditorium.
Wed Apr 9: PTA General Meeting - 8:30am-9:20am, in the Auditorium
Thu Apr 10: 5th Grade Meeting - 8:00am SHARP, Principal Mills' office.
Tue Apr 15: Picture Day - K & 5th Grade Graduation Photos
Thu Apr 17: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Thu Apr 17: Spring Bake & Plant Sale - All Day, In the school lobby.
Fri Apr 18: Parent Volunteers Needed - 8AM, in the Library, 2nd Floor.
Fri Apr 18: 5th Grade Meeting - 8:00am SHARP, Principal Mills' office.
Fri Apr 18: Families As Learning Partners - 8:30am - 9:20am.
Fri Apr 18: Last Day of School Before Spring Recess
Mon Apr 21: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Tue Apr 22: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Tue Apr 22: Earth Day
Wed Apr 23: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Thu Apr 24: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Fri Apr 25: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Mon Apr 28: First Day of School Following Spring Recess
Tue Apr 29: Spring Book Sneak Peek (Parents & Teachers Only) - 8:00am-3:00pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Wed Apr 30: The PS261 Annual Science Fair - 6:00pm - 8:00pm, in the cafeteria
Wed Apr 30: Spring Book Fair Begins (Open Late 6pm-8pm) - 8:00am-3:00pm, and OPEN LATE 6:00pm-8:00pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.

May

Thu May 1: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Fri May 2: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Mon May 5: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Mon May 5: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Tue May 6: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Tue May 6: National Teacher Appreciation Day
Tue May 6: Teacher Appreciation Breakfast - 7:30am - 9:00am, in the Cafeteria.
Wed May 7: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Wed May 7: PS261 Math Games Night - 6:15pm-7:30pm, in the Cafeteria.
Thu May 8: Spring Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Fri May 9: Spring Book Fair Ends - 8:00am-12:00pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Fri May 9: 5th Grade Mother's Day Bake & Plant Sale - All Day, In the school lobby.
Sun May 11: Mothers Day
Wed May 14: Talent Show Volunteer Meeting - 8:00am-8:30am, in the Auditorium. Preceding the PTA General Mtg.
Wed May 14: PTA General Meeting - 8:30am-9:20am, in the Auditorium
Thu May 15: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Thu May 15: Picture Retake Day - Kindergarten & 5th Grade Graduation Photos - In the Auditorium.
Fri May 16: Principal For A Day - Special Guest Principals: Superbowl Champion New York Giant #91 Justin Tuck & Green Bay Packer #25 Ryan Grant.
Fri May 16: SLT Nominations Close 6:00pm Today
Sat May 17: PS 261 Junior Talent Show (Grades Pre-K,K,1,2) - 3:00-4:30 PM, in the Auditorium.
Sat May 17: PS 261 Senior Talent Show (Grades 3,4,5) - 5:00-7:00 PM, in the Auditorium.
Wed May 21: 5th Grade Trip - AM Departure.
Fri May 23: 5th Grade Trip - PM Arrival.
Mon May 26: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Observed.
Wed May 28: PTA Executive Board Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Wed May 28: PTA Afterschool Wrap-Up/Planning Mtg. - 6:15pm - 7:30pm, int the Cafeteria.
Wed May 28: First Grade Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT First Grade students.

June

Mon Jun 2: NOON DISMISSAL - Clerical Half Day.
Wed Jun 4: PTA General Meeting (PTA and SLT Elections) - 8:30am-9:20am, in the Auditorium
Wed Jun 4: Second Grade Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT Second Grade students.
Thu Jun 5: NO SCHOOL - Chancellor's Conference Day / Anniversary Day.
Fri Jun 6: Grandparents Day Celebration - 9am - 11am, Auditorium.
Mon Jun 9: Kindergarten Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT Kindergarten students.
Wed Jun 11: Fourth Grade Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT Fourth Grade students.
Thu Jun 12: SLT Meeting - 6:15pm, 2nd Floor Media Center / Library.
Thu Jun 12: Third Grade Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT Third Grade students.
Thu Jun 12: NOON DISMISSAL - Clerical Half Day.
Fri Jun 13: Annual PS261 Spring Auction - 7:00-10:00pm, NY City Explorers
Tue Jun 17: Pre-K Parent Meeting - 9:00am, in the Auditorium. For parents of CURRENT Pre-K students.
Wed Jun 18: PTA Executive Board (Transition) Meeting - 6:15pm - 7:30pm.
Thu Jun 19: 5th Grade Dance - 6pm-9pm, in the Gymnasium.
Fri Jun 20: Pre-K Graduation - 9:00am.
Sat Jun 21: Dean St. Mural Dedication - 11am-2pm, in the Big Yard.
Mon Jun 23: Fifth Grade Graduation - 9:00am.
Tue Jun 24: Kindergarten Graduation - 9:00am.
Thu Jun 26: Last Day of School for All Students
Thu Jun 26: NOON DISMISSAL - Last Day of Classes.

August

Wed Aug 27: PS 261 Clean Up Day - 2pm-6pm.

September

Tue Sep 2: First Day of School, 2008-2009. - Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only.
Tue Sep 2: PTA Welcome Back to School - Visit the PTA Welcome Desk the first day of school. We will be greeting students and families and distributing important information
Wed Sep 3: Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only
Wed Sep 3: Welcome Desk - Continued from first day of school
Wed Sep 10: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Thu Sep 11: PTA Grade Rep Meeting - Elected PTA Grade Reps to meet at 8:30 am, room to be announced
Tue Sep 16: Candy and Magazine Sale - Kick-off of PS261 Fundraising Event
Wed Sep 17: First General PTA Meeting - General PTA mtg in the Auditorium at 8:30 AM.
Thu Sep 25: Curriculum Night - Meet your child's teacher with other parents and familes to hear what your child will learn this year.
Fri Sep 26: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning.
Tue Sep 30: NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah.

October

Wed Oct 1: NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah.
Sun Oct 5: Atlantic Antic - Join the PTA at the Atlantic Antic where we showcase the best of PS 261. Volunteers are needed!
Tue Oct 7: Candy and Magazine Sale - Candy and magazine sales ends
Wed Oct 8: Executive PTA Meeting - Executive PTA Meeting 6:30 pm in the Library. All Are Welcome!
Thu Oct 9: NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur.
Mon Oct 13: NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day observed.
Wed Oct 15: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the auditorium
Thu Oct 16: Direct Appeal Launch - The PS 261 PTA launches the Direct Appeal Fundraiser. Look for envelops in backbacks and other communication.
Sat Oct 18: Fall Fest - Join the school community for this fun-filled festival
Fri Oct 31: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning

November

Tue Nov 4: NO SCHOOL - Election Day / Chancellor's Conference Day.
Tue Nov 4: Pre-K Election Day Bake Sale - Stop by to buy a treat or volunteer to help!
Wed Nov 5: Executive PTA Meeting - Executive PTA Meeting 6:30 pm in the Library. All Are Welcome!
Tue Nov 11: NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day.
Wed Nov 12: 5th Grade Social Studies Test
Thu Nov 13: 5th Grade Social Studies Test
Thu Nov 13: PTA Pot Luck Dinner and General PTA Meeting - Please bring a dish or dessert and join the families of PS 261 for dinner. All are welcome.
Tue Nov 18: PS 261 Open House - Tour provided to families interested in attending PS 261. Volunteers needed.
Thu Nov 20: Noon Dismissal
Thu Nov 20: Parent Teacher Conferences - Look for sign up sheets in your child's backpack for an appointment with the teacher
Fri Nov 21: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Thu Nov 27: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess.
Fri Nov 28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Recess.

December

Mon Dec 1: Winter Book Fair Begins - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Tue Dec 2: Winter Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Wed Dec 3: Winter Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Thu Dec 4: Winter Book Fair Continues - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Fri Dec 5: Winter Book Fair Ends - 8:00am-3:30pm, in the Auditorium Lobby.
Wed Dec 10: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Wed Dec 17: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the auditorium
Fri Dec 19: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Wed Dec 24: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Thu Dec 25: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Fri Dec 26: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Mon Dec 29: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Tue Dec 30: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Wed Dec 31: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.

January 2009

Thu Jan 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Fri Jan 2: NO SCHOOL - Winter Recess.
Wed Jan 7: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Tue Jan 13: 3rd - 5th Grade ELA Test
Wed Jan 14: 3rd - 5th Grade ELA Test
Thu Jan 15: 4th Grade ELA Test
Fri Jan 16: Martin Luther King Day March - Students will be marching in celebration of martin Luther King
Mon Jan 19: NO SCHOOL - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Mon Jan 19: Martin Luther King Day - Celebration of Martin Luther King - Event to be announced
Wed Jan 21: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the auditorium
Sat Jan 24: Dance-a-thon - Fundraising Event
Fri Jan 30: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Sat Jan 31: Family Sing

February

Thu Feb 12: PS 261 Open House - Tour provided to families interested in attending PS 261. Volunteers needed.
Fri Feb 13: Pajama Day - Read -a- thon Kickoff
Mon Feb 16: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess.
Tue Feb 17: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess.
Wed Feb 18: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess.
Thu Feb 19: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess.
Fri Feb 20: NO SCHOOL - Midwinter Recess.
Wed Feb 25: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 6:00 pm in the auditorium
Fri Feb 27: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning

March

Tue Mar 3: 3rd - 5th Grade Math Test
Wed Mar 4: 3rd - 5th Grade Math Test
Thu Mar 5: 4th Grade Math Test
Wed Mar 18: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the auditorium
Thu Mar 19: NOON DISMISSAL -
Thu Mar 19: Parent Teacher Conferences - Look for sign up sheets in your child's backpack for an appointment with the teacher
Fri Mar 27: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Sat Mar 28: Family Tea

April

Wed Apr 1: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Thu Apr 9: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Fri Apr 10: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Mon Apr 13: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Tue Apr 14: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Wed Apr 15: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Thu Apr 16: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Fri Apr 17: NO SCHOOL - Spring Recess.
Wed Apr 22: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the auditorium
Fri Apr 24: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Wed Apr 29: Science Fair - Volunteers Needed
Thu Apr 30: 4th grade Science Test -

May

Tue May 5: Teacher Appreciation Day
Wed May 6: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Wed May 13: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 6:00 pm in the auditorium
Sat May 16: Talent Show
Wed May 20: 5th Grade Trip
Thu May 21: 5th Grade Trip
Fri May 22: 5th Grade Trip
Mon May 25: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Observed.
Fri May 29: Families as Learning Partners - Join your child in their classroom the last Friday of each month at 9 am and participate in their learning
Fri May 29: Spring Auction

June

Wed Jun 3: Executive PTA Meeting - The Executive PTA 6:30 in the Library All ARE WELCOME.
Thu Jun 4: NO SCHOOL - Chancellor's Conference Day / Anniversary Day.
Fri Jun 5: Grandparent Day
Wed Jun 10: General PTA Meeting - General PTA Meeting 8:30 AM in the auditorium- General Election
Thu Jun 18: New PTA Transition Meeting
Sat Jun 20: End of Year BBQ
Mon Jun 22: Pre-K Graduation
Tue Jun 23: Kindergarten Graduation
Wed Jun 24: 5th Grade Graduation
Fri Jun 26: Last Day of School for All Students