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August '09
03 Aug 09 Mon District 15 CEC Meeting 6pm-8pm, 131 Livingston, Room 508
District 15 Community Education Council
"Empowering Parents to Claim Excellent Education for All Students" 131 Livingston Street, Room 301, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: (718) 935-4267, Fax: (718) 935-4356 CEC15@schools.nyc.gov WORKING/CALENDAR MEETING Date: Monday, August 3, 2009 Time: 6:00 - 8:00pm Place: 131 Livingston Street, Room 508A, 5th floor Topic: 2009-2010 School Year Planning AGENDA 1) Call to order 2) President Report - Mr. James Devor 3) Superintendent's Report - Ms. Anita Skop 4) Review of proposed 2009 - 2010 meeting dates 5) Discussion of CEC 15 vision for the year 6) Update on School Health Clinic Meeting (July 27, 2009) - Mark Kolman 7) Discuss and finalize and September agendas 8) Plan for September meeting 9) Adjournment Next Working Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 6:00pm - 8:00pm Topic: TBA THANK YOU FOR YOUR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN YOUR CHILD(REN)'S EDUCATION!
05 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (AM Session) 9am-11:30am, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.
All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
05 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (PM Session) 4pm-6pm, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.
All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
08 Aug 09 Sat Summer Parent Academy 9am-3pm, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street
Dear Parents, Welcome to the Summer 2009 SPA! For the second year in a row, the Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering sessions on a variety of topics to support parent leaders in their various volunteer positions in our schools. Whether you are already active in your school community or considering becoming involved, we invite you to join OFEA for Summer Parent Academy. See you at the SPA! Martine Guerrier Chief Family Engagement Officer Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA)
12 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (AM Session) 9am-11:30am, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.
All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
12 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (PM Session) 4pm-6pm, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.
All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
19 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (AM Session) 9am-11:30am, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
19 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (PM Session) 4pm-6pm, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
22 Aug 09 Sat 2nd Annual OFEA Back To School Family Kickoff 10am-3pm
Join the Office for Family Engagement & Advocacy to Fun - Food - Featuring DOE Staff to answer your school-year questions Start the school year off RIGHT! Saturday, August 22nd 10am-3pm Central Park Bandshell Area (72nd Street & 5th Avenue) FOR MORE INFORMATION call (212) 374-7625 or email us at ofea@schools.nyc.gov Travel Directions: By Subway: 6 train to 77th St. or 68th St. - Hunter College. B or C trains to 72nd St. By Bus: BxM3, BxM4A,BxM4B, or BxM11 to 5th Avenue & 69th Street. BxM6, BxM7, BxM7A, BxM7B, BxM9, BxM10 bus to 5th Avenue & 71st. M1, M2, M3, M4, M30, or M72 bus to Madison Avenue & 72nd Street (limited stop). M1, M2,M3, or M4 bus to 5th Avenue & 72nd Street (limited stop). Foreign language and sign language interpretation services will be provided. Office for Family Engagement & Advocacy 49 Chambers Street, Rm. 503 New York, NY 10007 Tel (212) 374-7625, Fax (212) 374-0076 schools.nyc.gov/offices/ofea
26 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (AM Session) 9am-11:30am, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.
26 Aug 09 Wed ARIS Parent Link (APL) Training (PM Session) 4pm-6pm, District 15 OFEA, 131 Livingston St.
The Office for Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) is offering a second round of ARIS Parent Link (APL) training for Brooklyn parents. Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link provides academic information about your child and your child’s school, and gives you access to the same information that educators view in the ARIS Student Profile. By sharing this academic information, you become an active partner in your child’s education.
APL is available from any computer with internet access-anytime, anywhere!
Parents will have the opportunity to log on to their child's ARIS report. There will be 2 sessions per day, one morning and one in late afternoon for parent’s convenience.
Every parent who is interested in attending the training must register, there are no exceptions. If the parent does not register, they may not be able to view their child’s information during the training.
This is an excellent opportunity for parents who are not comfortable using a computer on a regular basis.
Location: 131 Livingston Street (2 blocks from Macy's), Conference Room 610 & Computer Lab Room 207, Brooklyn, NY.

All sessions will be held on Wednesdays.
July 22, August 5, August 12, August 19 or August 26
Session1: 9:00 am – 11:30 am or Session 2: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm To register, please contact Selena Williams by email at swilliams36@schools.nyc.gov.
Registration includes: school number, parent name, parent email address or phone number, parent home language, student name, grade and student OSIS ID if you know the number, date of training session you wish to attend, and time.

September '09
03 Sep 09 Thu PS261 Clean Up Day 2pm-6pm
Welcome to PS261 Clean-Up Day 2009! Thursday, September 3, 2009, 2pm-6pm Thank you for coming out to help get PS261 ready for the new school year. It’s “Crunch Time” for our teachers, as they get ready for the new school year – as such, they will be busy getting their classrooms in order – please allow them to do this, either by staying to help where help is needed, or by just dropping by (briefly) to say hello and introduce yourself. Please do not remain in the school if you are not actively engaged in clean-up work. Thank You.
09 Sep 09 Wed First Day of School, 2009-2010
Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only.
09 Sep 09 Wed 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.
09 Sep 09 Wed Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only 12pm
09 Sep 09 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
10 Sep 09 Thu Early Dismissal for Kindergarten Only 12pm
11 Sep 09 Fri Fifth Grade Welcome Back Breakfast 8:40am-9:30am, 5th Grade Classrooms
Welcome Back To School New Year New Class New Friends New Rules New Beginnings Fifth Grade Families - please join us as we celebrate the new school year and build a new community. The 5th grade classes will hold the first welcome back breakfast on Friday September 11, 2008 at 8:40 -9:30 a.m. Come meet and greet your child’s teacher, parents and students. What: Welcome Back Breakfast Where: Class 5-413, 5- 412, 5-411, 5-409, 5-408 When: September 11, 2009 8:40-9:30 Please feel free to bring snacks and refreshments for the class
16 Sep 09 Wed Candy Sale Begins
17 Sep 09 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
17 Sep 09 Thu District 15 CEC Meeting 7pm-9pm, P.S. 15, 71 Sullivan St (Van Brunt & Richards)
18 Sep 09 Fri Pre-K Registration Closes For families that have received Round 1 or Round 2 Pre-K offers.
21 Sep 09 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:30pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
23 Sep 09 Wed Middle School Workshop #1 (AM) 8:30am-9:30am, Library (Room 214)
23 Sep 09 Wed Middle School Workshop #1 (PM) 6pm-7pm, Auditorium
23 Sep 09 Wed Fall Fest Committee Mtg. 8am-9am, Location TBD.
24 Sep 09 Thu First General PTA Meeting 6pm-7:30pm
General Meeting setting the course for 2009/10. All are encouraged to attend.
25 Sep 09 Fri Families as Learning Partners 8:50am-9:30am, Classrooms
25 Sep 09 Fri 5th Grade Bake Sale 2pm-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
28 Sep 09 Mon NO SCHOOL Yom Kippur.
30 Sep 09 Wed Curriculum Meetings (PM Session) 6pm-8:30pm, Classrooms
PLEASE CONFIRM with your child's teacher.
30 Sep 09 Wed Curriculum Meetings (AM Session) 8am-8:30am, Classrooms
PLEASE CONFIRM with your child's teacher.

October '09
01 Oct 09 Thu Curriculum Meetings (Teacher Specialists) 8am-8:30am, Auditorium
04 Oct 09 Sun Atlantic Antic 10am-6pm, Atlantic Avenue
05 Oct 09 Mon No Pre-K Classes
07 Oct 09 Wed Middle School Workshop #2 (AM) 8:30am-9:30am, Library (Room 214)
07 Oct 09 Wed Middle School Workshop #2 (PM) 6pm-7pm, Auditorium
08 Oct 09 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
08 Oct 09 Thu Candy Sale Ends
12 Oct 09 Mon NO SCHOOL Columbus Day observed.
14 Oct 09 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
14 Oct 09 Wed Fall Fest Planning Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
15 Oct 09 Thu District 15 Middle School Principals' Forum 7pm-9pm, MS443 New Voices, 330 18th Street (6tt & 7th Aves.)
DISTRICT 15 COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL presents Middle School Principals’ Forum Come hear about your options in District 15, directly from the schools’ leaders! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Working Session at 6:00 PM) P.S. 295/ M.S. 443 NEW VOICES 330 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues) Subway: F train to 15th St/Prospect Park / D, M, N, R to Prospect Avenue; Bus: B63, B67, M5, M6, M7
19 Oct 09 Mon Gifted & Talented (G&T) Info Session 6:30pm-8pm, MS 113, 300 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Families are invited to attend an information session about NYC public school Gifted and Talented programs. All sessions will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
19 Oct 09 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
19 Oct 09 Mon Girl Scouts Mtg. 3pm-5pm
21 Oct 09 Wed Learning Leaders Training Day 1 of 3 12pm-2pm, TBD
22 Oct 09 Thu District 15 Middle School Fair 5:30pm-7:30pm, MS88 (Park Slope Educational Complex), 544 7th Ave.
23 Oct 09 Fri Learning Leaders Training Day 2 of 3 9am-11am, TBD
27 Oct 09 Tue Picture Day - Class Photos 9am-3pm, Auditorium
27 Oct 09 Tue Picture Day - Parent/Sibling Photos 3pm-6pm, Auditorium
28 Oct 09 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
30 Oct 09 Fri 2nd Annual Parade of Characters 9:15am-10:15am, Big Yard (weather permitting); NO Families As Learning Partners today.
Come help PS261 celebrate National Book Month with a Parade of Characters. Students are invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and march inside and outside (weather permitting). There will be NO Families As Learning Partners today.
30 Oct 09 Fri 5th Grade Bake Sale 2pm-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.

November '09
03 Nov 09 Tue NO SCHOOL
Election Day / Chancellor's Conference Day.
03 Nov 09 Tue Election Day Bake Sale
Stop by to buy a treat or volunteer to help!
04 Nov 09 Wed Book Talk Training 9am-11am, Library, Rm 214
04 Nov 09 Wed Halloween Candy Buy-Back 8am-3pm, Main Lobby
"OPERATION GRATITUDE 2009" Scantlebury Orthodontics will host a HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY-BACK For children in P.S. 261 Wednesday, November 4th 8:00am – 3:00 p.m. Accepting all types of candy including chocolate as long as it is wrapped. Buying Halloween candy for $1 per pound. (Maximum of 5 pounds per person). All proceeds will be donated to the P.T.A. All that pesky unwanted yumminess will be sent to our troops in harm's way to put a smile on their faces! To create an even bigger smile, write a letter of thanks to our soldiers and bring it with your candy. We'll make sure they receive your message and all the candy! Please drop your treats and letters of thanks in the lobby!!!! Sponsored by Scantlebury Orthodontics!!!!!! WHY NOT SEND ALL THAT EXTRA CANDY TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A SMILE - OUR MILITARY HEROES!
06 Nov 09 Fri Gifted & Talented Request for Testing deadline
07 Nov 09 Sat Fall Fest 12pm-4pm, PS261 Big Yard
Join the school community for this fun-filled festival!
09 Nov 09 Mon PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
10 Nov 09 Tue Parent Teacher Confs. - Afternoon 1pm-3pm, Classrooms
10 Nov 09 Tue Parent Teacher Confs. - Evening 6pm-8:30pm, Classrooms
10 Nov 09 Tue HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students
Parent-Teacher Conferences.
10 Nov 09 Tue Learning Leaders Training Day 3 of 3 9am-11am, TBD
11 Nov 09 Wed NO SCHOOL Veterans Day.
12 Nov 09 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
12 Nov 09 Thu PS 261 Open House (AM Session) 9am-11am, Auditorium
Join the PS261 Staff for an introduction to our school, including a tour of the building and Q&A session. No registration required; just show up for either the Morning (9:00 AM) or Evening (6:00 PM) session.
12 Nov 09 Thu PS 261 Open House (PM Session) 6pm-8pm, Auditorium
Join the PS261 Staff for an introduction to our school, including a tour of the building and Q&A session. No registration required; just show up for either the Morning (9:00 AM) or Evening (6:00 PM) session.
16 Nov 09 Mon Open School Week Begins 8:40am-11am, For Pre-K, K & 1st Grade.
During the week of Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th, from 8:40 AM to 11:00 AM, you are invited to visit your child's classroom and experience the thrill of learning at PS261! In order to accommodate our entire student body, we ask that you adhere to the following Grade-level Open School Week schedule: Monday, November 16th - Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade; Tuesday, November 17th - 2nd Grade; Wednesday, November 18th - 3rd Grade; Thursday, November 19th - 4th Grade; Friday, November 20th - 5th Grade. We only ask that you sign in at the Security Desk in the Main Lobby each day, where you'll receive an "Open School Week" sticker to wear. Please help us maintain a safe & secure school by sticking to the schedule listed above.
16 Nov 09 Mon Grade 5 Social Studies Test (Day 1 of 2)
16 Nov 09 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
17 Nov 09 Tue Open School Week 8:40am-11am, For 2nd Grade.
During the week of Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th, from 8:40 AM to 11:00 AM, you are invited to visit your child's classroom and experience the thrill of learning at PS261! In order to accommodate our entire student body, we ask that you adhere to the following Grade-level Open School Week schedule: Monday, November 16th - Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade; Tuesday, November 17th - 2nd Grade; Wednesday, November 18th - 3rd Grade; Thursday, November 19th - 4th Grade; Friday, November 20th - 5th Grade. We only ask that you sign in at the Security Desk in the Main Lobby each day, where you'll receive an "Open School Week" sticker to wear. Please help us maintain a safe & secure school by sticking to the schedule listed above.
17 Nov 09 Tue Grade 5 Social Studies Test (Day 2 of 2)
18 Nov 09 Wed Gen. PTA Mtg. & Pot Luck Dinner 6:15pm-8pm, Auditorium (mtg) & Cafeteria (dinner)
Attend the PTA meeting in the Auditorium, and please bring a dish or dessert and join the families of PS 261 for dinner in the Cafeteria after the meeting.
18 Nov 09 Wed Open School Week 8:40am-11am, For 3rd Grade.
During the week of Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th, from 8:40 AM to 11:00 AM, you are invited to visit your child's classroom and experience the thrill of learning at PS261! In order to accommodate our entire student body, we ask that you adhere to the following Grade-level Open School Week schedule: Monday, November 16th - Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade; Tuesday, November 17th - 2nd Grade; Wednesday, November 18th - 3rd Grade; Thursday, November 19th - 4th Grade; Friday, November 20th - 5th Grade. We only ask that you sign in at the Security Desk in the Main Lobby each day, where you'll receive an "Open School Week" sticker to wear. Please help us maintain a safe & secure school by sticking to the schedule listed above.
19 Nov 09 Thu Open School Week 8:40am-11am, For 4th Grade.
During the week of Monday, November 16th through Friday, November 20th, from 8:40 AM to 11:00 AM, you are invited to visit your child's classroom and experience the thrill of learning at PS261! In order to accommodate our entire student body, we ask that you adhere to the following Grade-level Open School Week schedule: Monday, November 16th - Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade; Tuesday, November 17th - 2nd Grade; Wednesday, November 18th - 3rd Grade; Thursday, November 19th - 4th Grade; Friday, November 20th - 5th Grade. We only ask that you sign in at the Security Desk in the Main Lobby each day, where you'll receive an "Open School Week" sticker to wear. Please help us maintain a safe & secure school by sticking to the schedule listed above.
19 Nov 09 Thu District 15 CEC Mtg. 7pm-9pm, PS 172, 825 4th Avenue (29th & 30th Sts)
19 Nov 09 Thu Math Workshop for K & 1st Grade Parents 8:45am-9:45am, Library, Rm. 214
What is your child learning during "Math Workshop?" Come learn about math instruction specific to your child's grade level and how you can support your child at home! Facilitated by Marcy Mattera, Math Coach.
19 Nov 09 Thu District 15 CEC Mtg. 7pm-9pm, PS 172, 825 4th Avenue (29th & 30th Sts)
20 Nov 09 Fri Open School Week Ends 8:40am-11am, For 5th Grade.
Fifth Grade Families - Please sign in at the Security Desk in the Main Lobby, where you'll receive an "Open School Week" sticker to wear.
20 Nov 09 Fri 5th Grade Bake Sale 2pm-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
20 Nov 09 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
20 Nov 09 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser Movie Night 6:15pm-8:30pm, Auditorium
Come Join Us for a Presentation of "The Emperor's New Groove" Admission: $3 per person Refreshments for sale This is a fundraiser to help defray the costs of Senior Activities for the Fifth Grade "Class of 2008." Thanks for your support!
23 Nov 09 Mon Penny Harvest Begins
24 Nov 09 Tue Penny Harvest continues
25 Nov 09 Wed Penny Harvest continues
26 Nov 09 Thu NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Recess.
27 Nov 09 Fri NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Recess.
30 Nov 09 Mon Penny Harvest continues
30 Nov 09 Mon Winter Book Fair Begins 8am-4pm, Auditorium Lobby

December '09
01 Dec 09 Tue Retake/Grad Picture Day 9am-3pm, Auditorium Lobby
01 Dec 09 Tue Penny Harvest continues
01 Dec 09 Tue Winter Book Fair 8am-4pm, Auditorium Lobby
02 Dec 09 Wed Winter Book Fair 8am-4pm, Auditorium Lobby
02 Dec 09 Wed Math Workshop for 2nd & 3rd Grade Parents 8:45am-9:45am, Library, Rm. 214
What is your child learning during "Math Workshop?" Come learn about math instruction specific to your child's grade level and how you can support your child at home! Facilitated by Marcy Mattera, Math Coach.
02 Dec 09 Wed Penny Harvest continues
03 Dec 09 Thu Winter Book Fair 8am-4pm, Auditorium Lobby
03 Dec 09 Thu Math Workshop for 4th & 5th Grade Parents 8:45am-9:45am, Library, Rm. 214
What is your child learning during "Math Workshop?" Come learn about math instruction specific to your child's grade level and how you can support your child at home! Facilitated by Marcy Mattera, Math Coach.
03 Dec 09 Thu Penny Harvest continues
04 Dec 09 Fri Winter Book Fair Ends 8am-4pm, Auditorium Lobby
04 Dec 09 Fri PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
04 Dec 09 Fri Penny Harvest continues
07 Dec 09 Mon PTA Direct Appeal Awareness Campaign 8am-9am, Lobby
07 Dec 09 Mon Penny Harvest continues
08 Dec 09 Tue PTA Direct Appeal Awareness Campaign 8am-9am, Lobby
08 Dec 09 Tue Penny Harvest continues
09 Dec 09 Wed PTA Direct Appeal Awareness Campaign 8am-9am, Lobby
09 Dec 09 Wed Penny Harvest continues
09 Dec 09 Wed MS Workshop #3 8:30am-9:30am, Library, Room 214
Learn how to fill out the Middle School Application.
10 Dec 09 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
10 Dec 09 Thu PTA Direct Appeal Awareness Campaign 8am-9am, Lobby
10 Dec 09 Thu Penny Harvest continues
11 Dec 09 Fri No Pre-K Classes
11 Dec 09 Fri PTA Direct Appeal Awareness Campaign 8am-9am, Lobby
11 Dec 09 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser Movie Night 6:15pm-8:30pm, Auditorium
Come Join Us for a Presentation of "MIchael Jackson: Moonwalker" Admission: $3 per person Refreshments for sale This is a fundraiser to help defray the costs of Senior Activities for the Fifth Grade Class of 2010. Thanks for your support!
11 Dec 09 Fri Penny Harvest continues
14 Dec 09 Mon 2nd Grade Post Office begins! Main Lobby
14 Dec 09 Mon Penny Harvest Ends
15 Dec 09 Tue 2nd Grade Post Office continues Main Lobby
15 Dec 09 Tue Winter Concert (for Pre-K, K & 1st Grade Audience) 9:30am-10:30am, Auditorium
15 Dec 09 Tue MS Applications Due
Completed Middle School Applications are due back to School Counselor Christina Camaro.
16 Dec 09 Wed 2nd Grade Post Office continues Main Lobby
16 Dec 09 Wed Winter Concert (for 2nd & 3rd Grade Audience) 9:30am-10:30am, Auditorium
16 Dec 09 Wed Winter Concert (for 4th & 5th Grade Audience) 10:30am-11:30am, Auditorium
16 Dec 09 Wed PTA Volunteer Drive 8am-9am, Lobby
17 Dec 09 Thu 2nd Grade Post Office continues Main Lobby
17 Dec 09 Thu Winter Concert (Evening, for PS261 Family Audience) 6:15pm-7:30pm, Auditorium
17 Dec 09 Thu PTA Volunteer Drive 8am-9am, Lobby
18 Dec 09 Fri 2nd Grade Post Office ends! Main Lobby
18 Dec 09 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
18 Dec 09 Fri PTA Volunteer Drive 8am-9am, Lobby
18 Dec 09 Fri PS261 Visiting Author Series - Jessica DuLong 8:45am-9:30am, Auditorium
In her book, "My River Chronicles: Rediscovering America On the Hudson," author Jessica DuLong, one of the wold's only female fireboat engineers, offers a porthole-view narrative of the river and its social tapestry as a microcosm of post-industrial America. At this pivotal moment in our national story, she raises important questions about our future while playing homage to our industrial past. 4th Grade Parents encouraged to attend; author will autograph copies of book; book available @ amazon.com or Book Court; also for sale @ event.
18 Dec 09 Fri Pre-K Bake Sale 8:30am-10:30am, Pre-K Trailer (Big Yard)
21 Dec 09 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
22 Dec 09 Tue General PTA Mtg. 8:30am-9:30am, Auditorium
This meeting will be immediately followed by a holiday dance recital in the Auditorium.
23 Dec 09 Wed 5th Grade Fundraiser 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
24 Dec 09 Thu NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
25 Dec 09 Fri NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
28 Dec 09 Mon NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
29 Dec 09 Tue NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
30 Dec 09 Wed NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
31 Dec 09 Thu NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.

January '10
01 Jan 10 Fri NO SCHOOL Winter Recess.
06 Jan 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
11 Jan 10 Mon Food Drive Upstairs Lobby, all this week.
To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service.
12 Jan 10 Tue Spring Auction Kick-Off Meeting 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
12 Jan 10 Tue Food Drive Upstairs Lobby, all this week.
To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service.
13 Jan 10 Wed General PTA Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Auditorium
13 Jan 10 Wed Food Drive Upstairs Lobby, all this week.
To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service.
14 Jan 10 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
14 Jan 10 Thu Food Drive Upstairs Lobby, all this week.
To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service.
14 Jan 10 Thu Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
15 Jan 10 Fri 2nd Annual PS261 March on Brooklyn Borough Hall 9:30am-12pm, Location TBD
15 Jan 10 Fri Food Drive Upstairs Lobby, all this week.
To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service.
16 Jan 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I begins 9am-12pm
18 Jan 10 Mon NO SCHOOL Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
18 Jan 10 Mon 1st Annual PS261 Day Of Service 1pm-4pm, PS261
Come join us while school is out! This will be a day of fun community service projects for families to participate in. Not to be missed!
Planned Activities include:
Food Drive to benefit a food pantry in our neighborhood - we will collect goods at school starting January 11th and ending on January 18th
MLK Day communal art project
Music / singing
And more... details to follow.
Volunteers Needed!
21 Jan 10 Thu Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
23 Jan 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I 9am-12pm
27 Jan 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
28 Jan 10 Thu Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
29 Jan 10 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
29 Jan 10 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
29 Jan 10 Fri PS261 Basketball Fundraiser 6:30pm-8:30pm, PS261 Gymnasium
Calling all Parents, Family Members, Faculty & Friends Please Join us for Family Basketball Night! Friday, March 14th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm $3 Admission $5 to play Refreshments for sale! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!! This is a fifth grade fundraiser to help defray the cost of Senior activities for the class of 2010. Thanks for your support.
30 Jan 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I 9am-12pm

February '10
02 Feb 10 Tue Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
04 Feb 10 Thu Math Workshop for K and 1st Grade Families 8:45am-10am, Library, Rm. 214
Using A Rekenrek (Math Rack) To Develop Addition & Subtraction - Come to a make-and-take workshop! We will make a Rekenrek, just like the one your child uses in class. Learn how you can use it at home to help your child develop addition and subtraction strategies. Facilitated by Marcy Mattera, Math Coach.
04 Feb 10 Thu Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
05 Feb 10 Fri 2nd Annual Motown Sock Hop 6:30pm-8:30pm, Cafeteria
Introducing the Second Annual PS261 Motown Sock Hop When: Friday, February 5, 2010, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Where: PS261 Cafeteria Cost: $3 to enter, $5 for a plate of food Alumni get in FREE! We are currently soliciting for food and drinks to be sold in the cafeteria. We are also in need of set-up and clean-up. Please let me know if you are able to help out, but be certain to attend. We will have a blast!
06 Feb 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I CANCELED 9am-12pm
Canceled due to weather forecast.
09 Feb 10 Tue Band / Chorus / Grad Retake Photo Day 9am-11am, Downstairs Lobby
09 Feb 10 Tue PS 261 Open House (PM Session Only) 6pm-8pm, Auditorium
Note: The Open House will begin tonight at 6:00 PM, despite the school closings tomorrow.
Join the PS261 Staff for an introduction to our school, including a tour of the building and Q&A session. No registration required; just show up at 6:00pm. Current PS261 Parents are needed at volunteer tour guides.
09 Feb 10 Tue Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
10 Feb 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. POSTPONED due to school closing 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
10 Feb 10 Wed NO SCHOOL
Due to weather forecast.
11 Feb 10 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
11 Feb 10 Thu Black History Month Com. Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Cafeteria
13 Feb 10 Sat NO Saturday Scholars Session I
15 Feb 10 Mon NO SCHOOL Midwinter Recess.
16 Feb 10 Tue NO SCHOOL Midwinter Recess.
17 Feb 10 Wed NO SCHOOL Midwinter Recess.
18 Feb 10 Thu NO SCHOOL Midwinter Recess.
19 Feb 10 Fri NO SCHOOL Midwinter Recess.
20 Feb 10 Sat NO Saturday Scholars Session I
22 Feb 10 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
22 Feb 10 Mon 100th Day of School
23 Feb 10 Tue Black History Month Celebration (Pre-K, K & 1st Grade Audience) 9:30am-10:30am, Auditorium
24 Feb 10 Wed Black History Month Celebration (2nd & 3rd Grade Audience) 9:30am-10:30am, Auditorium
24 Feb 10 Wed Black History Month Celebration (4th & 5th Grade Audience) 10:45am-11:45am, Auditorium
26 Feb 10 Fri Pajama Day TO BE RESCHEDULED
Don't worry! Pajama Day will be rescheduled due to Friday's Snow Day! Look for an upcoming announcement shortly!
26 Feb 10 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser CANCELED 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
26 Feb 10 Fri Families as Learning Partners CANCELED 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
26 Feb 10 Fri NO SCHOOL
Snow Day.
27 Feb 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I CANCELED 9am-12pm
Canceled due to weather conditions.

March '10
02 Mar 10 Tue Town Hall Mtg. - Lower Grade Families 8:45am-9:45am, Auditorium
Please join us for this Lower Grade (Grades Pre-K through 2) Town Hall Meeting with Principal Zip Mills.
03 Mar 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
03 Mar 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
03 Mar 10 Wed NYC Public Advocate Town Hall Mtg. 7pm-9pm, Brooklyn Borough Hall
04 Mar 10 Thu Annual PS261 Spring Auction 6pm-10pm, Union Temple, 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, 3rd Fl
This is the biggest and best (and most fun) fund raising event of the year for the PS261 Community! Tickets:
In Advance: $60 per person, $100 for two;
At The Door: $70 per person, $120 for two
Click Here to purchase your tickets in advance via New York Charities!
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04 Mar 10 Thu Town Hall Mtg. - Upper Grade Families 8:45am-9:45am, Auditorium
Please join us for this Upper Grade (Grades 3 through 5) Town Hall Meeting with Principal Zip Mills.
04 Mar 10 Thu District 15 CEC Mtg. 7pm-9pm, MS 442 New Horizons, 317 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn
Topic: School Budget Cuts Subway: F, G to Carroll Street Bus: B71, B75
05 Mar 10 Fri No Pre-K Classes
05 Mar 10 Fri Pajama Day
This is it! Hopefully Old Man Winter won't stop us again! Show up to school in your pajamas!
06 Mar 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session I ends. 9am-12pm
08 Mar 10 Mon Pre-K Info Session 6:30pm-8pm, Brklyn Tech HS, Fort Greene
10 Mar 10 Wed General PTA Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Auditorium
11 Mar 10 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
12 Mar 10 Fri PS261 Basketball Fundraiser 6:30pm-8:30pm, PS261 Gymnasium
Calling all Parents, Family Members, Faculty & Friends Please Join us for Family Basketball Night! Friday, March 12th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm $3 Admission $5 to play Refreshments for sale! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!! This is a fifth grade fundraiser to help defray the cost of Senior activities for the class of 2010. Thanks for your support.
13 Mar 10 Sat Family Tea 2:30pm-5:30pm, Cafeteria
13 Mar 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II begins. 9am-12pm
16 Mar 10 Tue HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Parent-Teacher Conferences.
20 Mar 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II 9am-12pm
22 Mar 10 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
22 Mar 10 Mon Talent Show Volunteer Organizational Mtg. 8:45am-9:45am, Cafeteria
24 Mar 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
26 Mar 10 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
26 Mar 10 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
27 Mar 10 Sat NO Saturday Scholars Session II
29 Mar 10 Mon NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
30 Mar 10 Tue NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
31 Mar 10 Wed NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.

April '10
01 Apr 10 Thu NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
02 Apr 10 Fri NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
03 Apr 10 Sat NO Saturday Scholars Session II
05 Apr 10 Mon NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
06 Apr 10 Tue NO SCHOOL Spring Recess.
08 Apr 10 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
09 Apr 10 Fri PS261 Basketball Fundraiser 6:30pm-8:30pm, PS261 Gymnasium
Calling all Parents, Family Members, Faculty & Friends Please Join us for Family Basketball Night! Friday, March 14th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm $3 Admission $5 to play Refreshments for sale! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!! This is a fifth grade fundraiser to help defray the cost of Senior activities for the class of 2010. Thanks for your support.
10 Apr 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II 9am-12pm
14 Apr 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
16 Apr 10 Fri After School Show 5:45pm-6:45pm, Auditorium
Details TBD.
17 Apr 10 Sat After School Show Auditorium
Showtime & Details TBD.
17 Apr 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II 9am-12pm
19 Apr 10 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
21 Apr 10 Wed General PTA Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Auditorium
Announcement of Elections for 2010-2011 PTA Executive Board.
22 Apr 10 Thu Science Fair / Earth Day Celebration Details TBA.
23 Apr 10 Fri No Pre-K Classes
23 Apr 10 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
23 Apr 10 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
24 Apr 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II 9am-12pm
26 Apr 10 Mon NYS ELA Test Grades 3 & 5 (Day 1 of 2)
26 Apr 10 Mon NYS ELA Test Grade 4 (Day 1 of 3)
27 Apr 10 Tue NYS ELA Test Grades 3 & 5 (Day 2 of 2)
27 Apr 10 Tue NYS ELA Test Grade 4 (Day 2 of 3)
28 Apr 10 Wed NYS ELA Test Grade 4 (Day 3 of 3)
28 Apr 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
30 Apr 10 Fri 4th Grade Parent Mtg. 9am-9:30am, Library (Rm 214)
For parents of CURRENT 4th Grade students.
30 Apr 10 Fri PS261 Basketball Fundraiser 6:30pm-8:30pm, PS261 Gymnasium
Calling all Parents, Family Members, Faculty & Friends Please Join us for Family Basketball Night! Friday, March 14th, 6:30 to 8:30 pm $3 Admission $5 to play Refreshments for sale! VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!!!! This is a fifth grade fundraiser to help defray the cost of Senior activities for the class of 2010. Thanks for your support.

May '10
01 May 10 Sat Saturday Scholars Session II ends. 9am-12pm
04 May 10 Tue Pre-K Parent Mtg. 9am-9:30am, Library (Rm 214)
For parents of CURRENT Pre-Kindergarten students.
04 May 10 Tue Staff Appreciation Day
05 May 10 Wed K Parent Meeting (AM) 9am-9:30am, Auditorium
05 May 10 Wed K Parent Meeting (PM) 5:45pm-6:30pm, Auditorium
05 May 10 Wed NYS Math Test Grades 3 & 5 (Day 1 of 2)
05 May 10 Wed NYS Math Test Grade 4 (Day 1 of 3)
06 May 10 Thu PS261 Art & Music Fair 5pm-8pm, Cafeteria
Details TBA.
06 May 10 Thu NYS Math Test Grades 3 & 5 (Day 2 of 2)
06 May 10 Thu NYS Math Test Grade 4 (Day 2 of 3)
07 May 10 Fri NYS Math Test Grade 4 (Day 3 of 3)
10 May 10 Mon 1st Grade Parent Mtg. (AM) 9am-9:30am, Auditorium
For parents of CURRENT 1st Grade students. Attend either this meeting or the 6:00 PM meeting.
10 May 10 Mon 1st Grade Parent Mtg. (PM) 6pm-7pm, Auditorium
For parents of CURRENT 1st Grade students. Attend either this meeting or the 9:00 AM meeting.
12 May 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
12 May 10 Wed 2nd Grade Parent Mtg. 9am-9:30am, Auditorium
For parents of CURRENT 2nd Grade students.
13 May 10 Thu Fifth Grade Committee Mtg. 8am-8:30am, Main Office
13 May 10 Thu 3rd Grade Parent Mtg. 9am-9:30am, Auditorium
For parents of CURRENT 3rd Grade students.
15 May 10 Sat Talent Show (Junior) 2pm-3:15pm
15 May 10 Sat Talent Show (Senior) 4pm-6pm
18 May 10 Tue Spring Concert (Pre-K, K & 1st Grade Audience) 9:45am-10:30am, Auditorium
19 May 10 Wed Spring Concert (2nd & 3rd Grade Audience) 9:45am-10:30am, Auditorium
19 May 10 Wed Spring Concert (4th & 5th Grade Audience) 10:45am-11:30am, Auditorium
20 May 10 Thu Spring Concert (Evening Performance for Families) 6:15pm-7pm, Auditorium
24 May 10 Mon Grade 4 Science Performance Test begins; date TBA
24 May 10 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
25 May 10 Tue General PTA Mtg. 8:45am-9:30am, Auditorium
Elections for 2010-2011 PTA Executive Board.
26 May 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
28 May 10 Fri 5th Grade Fundraiser 8am-6pm, Upstairs Lobby
Fundraiser for the 5th Grade.
28 May 10 Fri Families as Learning Partners 9am-9:30am, Classrooms
Please check with your child's teacher for specifics.
31 May 10 Mon NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Observed.

June '10
02 Jun 10 Wed PTA Executive Board Mtg. 6pm-7:30pm, Library (Room 214)
Transition Meeting.
03 Jun 10 Thu 5th Grade Trip
Details TBD.
04 Jun 10 Fri 5th Grade Trip
Details TBD.
04 Jun 10 Fri Spring Event - Wine Tasting 7pm-10pm, Location TBA.
Details TBA.
07 Jun 10 Mon Grade 4 Science Written Test
10 Jun 10 Thu NO SCHOOL Chancellor's Conference Day / Anniversary Day.
11 Jun 10 Fri Grandparents Day 9am-10:30am, Auditorium, then Classrooms.
17 Jun 10 Thu 5th Grade Dance 5pm-8:30pm, PS261 Gym
Details TBA.
21 Jun 10 Mon School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. 5:45pm-7pm, Library (Room 214)
22 Jun 10 Tue Pre-K Celebration
23 Jun 10 Wed Kindergarten Celebration Auditorium
23 Jun 10 Wed PTA Grade Rep. Mtg. 8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria
24 Jun 10 Thu 5th Grade Graduation 9am-10:45am, Auditorium
Details TBA.
28 Jun 10 Mon Last Day of School for All Students