August '11
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17 Aug 11 Wed
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NYS Math and ELA Test Results Available via ARIS Parent Link
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Click Here for ARIS Parent Link |
September '11
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08 Sep 11 Thu
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First Day of School, 2011-2012
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8:40am - 3:00pm (12:00pm Dismissal for K Only)
Full day for Grades 1 through 5.
Half Day (noon dismissal) for Kindergarten only.
Partial Day for Pre-K: Please see your Pre-K Teacher for more information.
Afterschool program begins on this first day of school, Thursday, Sept. 8, for all grades EXCEPT Pre-K. Pre-K Afterschool begins on Monday, Sept. 19th. See PS261 PTA Afterschool DIrector Michael Jasmin (tel. 718-330-9275 x503, email mj61420@yahoo.com) for more information.
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08 Sep 11 Thu
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Partial Day for Pre-K
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08 Sep 11 Thu
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Early Dismissal: Kindergarten Only
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Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten Only. |
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09 Sep 11 Fri
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Partial Day for Pre-K
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09 Sep 11 Fri
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Early Dismissal: Kindergarten Only
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Noon Dismissal for Kindergarten Only. |
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09 Sep 11 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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12 Sep 11 Mon
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Partial Day for Pre-K
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12 Sep 11 Mon
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First Full Day for Kindergarten
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13 Sep 11 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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7:45am-9pm, Library (Room 214) |
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13 Sep 11 Tue
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Partial Day for Pre-K
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14 Sep 11 Wed
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Partial Day for Pre-K
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15 Sep 11 Thu
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First Full Day for Pre-K
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15 Sep 11 Thu
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After School Committee Mtg.
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6pm-7pm, Principals Office |
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16 Sep 11 Fri
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PTA New Family Welcome Breakfast
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8am-9:30am, TBD |
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20 Sep 11 Tue
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General PTA Mtg. / Volunteer Fair
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6pm-7pm, Auditorium |
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23 Sep 11 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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23 Sep 11 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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26 Sep 11 Mon
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Wine Tasting Fundraiser - Volunteer Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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Meet in the Cafeteria to help with planning of the Wine Tasting event. |
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27 Sep 11 Tue
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Town Hall Mtg. (Pre-K, K, 1 & 2 Families)
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8:45am-10am, Auditorium |
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29 Sep 11 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Rosh Hashanah |
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30 Sep 11 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Rosh Hashanah |
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October '11
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02 Oct 11 Sun
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Atlantic Antic
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10am-6pm, Atlantic Avenue |
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Visit the PS261 Booth at the Atlantic Antic! |
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03 Oct 11 Mon
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K Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, K Classrooms |
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04 Oct 11 Tue
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Picture Day - Class Photos (Day 1 of 2)
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9am-3pm, Auditorium |
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For the following classes, in the following approximate order through the day: 1-208, 1-209, 1-210, 1-211, 1-221, 1-212, K-113, K-117, K-119, 2-213, 2-309, 2-314, 2-319, 2-224, K-124, K/1-150 & 1/2-215. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER, AS LAST-MINUTE SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE.
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04 Oct 11 Tue
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No Pre-K Classes
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04 Oct 11 Tue
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1st Grade Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, 1st Grade Classrooms |
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Details TBA. |
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05 Oct 11 Wed
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Picture Day - Class Photos (Day 2 of 2)
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9am-3pm, Auditorium |
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For the following classes, in the following approximate order through the day: Pre-K A, Pre-K B, K-115, 3/4-311 & 4/5-417, 3-315, 3-424, 3-317, 4-414, 4-419, 5-408, 5-409, 5-412, 5-415, 5-413, 4-312, 4-324, 4-411, 3-313, 3-308, 3-310. PLEASE CONFIRM WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER, AS LAST-MINUTE SCHEDULE CHANGES ARE POSSIBLE.
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05 Oct 11 Wed
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2nd Grade Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, 2nd Grade Classrooms |
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05 Oct 11 Wed
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Middle School Workshop #1 (AM)
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9am-10am, Library, Room 214 |
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05 Oct 11 Wed
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Middle School Workshop #1 (PM)
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6pm-7pm, Library, Room 214 |
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06 Oct 11 Thu
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3rd Grade Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, 3rd Grade Classrooms |
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06 Oct 11 Thu
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Fall Fest Planning Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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07 Oct 11 Fri
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4th Grade Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, 4th Grade Classrooms |
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10 Oct 11 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Columbus Day Observed |
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12 Oct 11 Wed
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5th Grade Curriculum Morning
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8am-9am, Room 413 |
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14 Oct 11 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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18 Oct 11 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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18 Oct 11 Tue
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Fall Fest Planning Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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20 Oct 11 Thu
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Middle School Workshop #2 (AM)
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9am-10am, Library, Room 214 |
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20 Oct 11 Thu
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Middle School Workshop #2 (PM)
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6pm-7pm, Library, Room 214 |
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21 Oct 11 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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22 Oct 11 Sat
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Fall Fest (scheduled)
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12pm-4pm, PS261 Big Yard |
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Join the school community for this fun-filled festival! |
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26 Oct 11 Wed
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Town Hall Mtg. (3, 4 & 5 Families)
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8:45am-10am, Auditorium |
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28 Oct 11 Fri
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General PTA Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Auditorium |
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To be followed by the 4th Annual PS261 Parade of Characters. |
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28 Oct 11 Fri
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4th Annual Parade of Characters
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9am-10:15am, Big Yard (weather permitting); NO Families As Learning Partners today. |
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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). PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER for specifics about your child's class participation in the parade.
There will be NO Families As Learning Partners today. Today's Parade of Characters is preceded by the PTA General Meeting. |
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28 Oct 11 Fri
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Gifted & Talented Request for Testing deadline
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28 Oct 11 Fri
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5th Grade Fundraiser Movie Night
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6pm-9pm, Auditorium |
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Details TBA. |
November '11
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02 Nov 11 Wed
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PS 261 Open House (AM Session)
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9am-11am, Auditorium |
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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.
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02 Nov 11 Wed
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PS 261 Open House (PM Session)
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6pm-8pm, Auditorium |
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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.
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04 Nov 11 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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08 Nov 11 Tue
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NO SCHOOL
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Election Day |
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09 Nov 11 Wed
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Education Panel / Screening
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6pm-10pm, PS261 Auditorium |
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6:00 PM screening of "The Inconvenient Truth Behind Waiting for Superman."
Childcare will be available.
Panel to immediately follow to discuss the planned Cobble Hill charter school and broader implications of charter schools & co-locations across the city.
Scheduled Panelists:
Brian Jones, 4th Grade teacher at PS261 and activist
Khem Irby, Public school parent and activist
Leonie Haimson, activist, Class Size Matters
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10 Nov 11 Thu
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3rd Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
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7pm-9pm, Muriel Guepin Gallery, 47 Bergen Street |
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PS 261's 3rd Annual Wine Tasting
Adults Only! Book the Sitter! DJ Eli Janney!
Sponsored by:
donna da vine, Heights Chateau, The Green Grape, Gnarly Vines, One Girl Cookies, Paisanos, Red White & Bubbly, Salvatore Bklyn, Saraghina, Scotto's, Sip, Smith & Vine, Stinky and more.
$30/per person in advance; $35 at the door
Tickets will be on sale in the lobby November 4-9.
Enter the RAFFLE and WIN FABULOUS PRIZES:
a bevy of wines, a wine encylopedia, a fancy wine opener,
wine & dessert @ One Girl Cookies,
AND SO MUCH MORE!
questions? want to volunteer for this super fun event? |
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11 Nov 11 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Veterans Day |
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15 Nov 11 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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15 Nov 11 Tue
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HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students
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Afternoon & Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences. |
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15 Nov 11 Tue
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Parent Teacher Confs. - Afternoon
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1pm-3pm, Classrooms |
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15 Nov 11 Tue
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Parent Teacher Confs. - Evening
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6pm-8:30pm, Classrooms |
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16 Nov 11 Wed
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Science Room (Rm 114) |
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18 Nov 11 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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18 Nov 11 Fri
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5th Grade Fundraiser Movie Night
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6pm-8:30pm, Auditorium |
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Details TBA. |
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19 Nov 11 Sat
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2nd Annual PS261 Afterschool Turkey Bowl
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12pm, TBA |
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23 Nov 11 Wed
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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23 Nov 11 Wed
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General PTA Mtg. (AM)
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8:15am-9am, Auditorium |
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24 Nov 11 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Thanksgiving Recess |
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25 Nov 11 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Thanksgiving Recess |
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December '11
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03 Dec 11 Sat
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AfterSchool Karate Promotion
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PS261 Auditorium |
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05 Dec 11 Mon
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Winter Book Fair Begins
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Main Lobby |
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06 Dec 11 Tue
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Winter Book Fair Continues
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Main Lobby |
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07 Dec 11 Wed
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Winter Book Fair Continues
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Main Lobby |
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07 Dec 11 Wed
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Winter Concert (Evening, for PS261 Family Audience)
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6:15pm-7:30pm, PS261 Auditorium |
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08 Dec 11 Thu
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Winter Book Fair Continues
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Main Lobby |
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09 Dec 11 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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09 Dec 11 Fri
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Winter Book Fair Ends
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Main Lobby |
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12 Dec 11 Mon
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BBG Composting Workshop
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6:15pm-8:15pm, PS261 Auditorium |
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13 Dec 11 Tue
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Middle School Workshop #3 (PM)
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6pm-7:30pm, PS261 Auditorium |
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Learn how to fill out the Middle School Application. |
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13 Dec 11 Tue
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Middle School Workshop #3 (AM)
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9am-10:30am, PS261 Auditorium |
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Learn how to fill out the Middle School Application. |
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13 Dec 11 Tue
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AfterSchool Play Auditions
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3:30pm-5:30pm, Auditorium |
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Come Audition for the Afterschool Play!
Prepare a song from this list:
Annie: Tomorrow
Oliver: Where is Love
Adele: Rolling in the Deep
Tina Turner: Proud Mary (Rollin' On the River)
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14 Dec 11 Wed
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Spring Auction Kick-Off Meeting
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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15 Dec 11 Thu
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Understanding The Common Core Standards
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8:40am-9:30am, Library, Room 214 |
Join us for a meeting facilitated by Elise Abegg, Network Instructional Specialist and PS 261 parent, where we will address the following questions:
- Why did the state adopt new standards?
- When will the new standards go into effect?
- What are the standards in literacy and math?
- How are the standards being addressed in school?
- How will the standards be reflected in NYS tests?
- How can we support our children?
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16 Dec 11 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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16 Dec 11 Fri
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AfterSchool End Of Session 1 Showcase
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4pm-5:30pm, Auditorium |
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16 Dec 11 Fri
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PS261 Basketball Fundraiser - POSTPONED
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, this Fundraising Basketball Game has been POSTPONED and will be rescheduled for a later date, sometime after the Winter Recess.
Calling all Teachers, Dads, Moms, Family & Friends!
Lace up your favorite sneakers & bring your A-game for
PS261 Family Basketball Night
Game time 6:15pm in the Gymnasium
$3 Admission
Refreshments for sale!
This is a fifth grade fundraiser to help defray the cost of Senior activities for the Class of 2012.
Thanks for your support! |
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20 Dec 11 Tue
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Lifting the Level of Critical Thinking through Reading
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8am-9am, Room 415 |
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Lifting the Level of Critical Thinking through Reading: Preparing for the New Common Core Standards.
Join us for a parent workshop with teachers from the upper grades (3rd, 4th & 5th Grades). |
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21 Dec 11 Wed
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Gifted & Talented (G&T) Info Session
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8:45am-9:30am, Library, Room 214 |
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All parents interested in G&T Testing please join us for an informational meeting. Please arrive on time, as we will begin at 8:45 AM sharp. See you there! |
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21 Dec 11 Wed
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Bandanza! Organizational Mtg. (tent.)
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8am-9am, Cafeteria |
Parents who can help out in the following areas are particularly encouraged to lend their time and talent to this event:
- Food/snack planning and sales
- Makeup and or face painting artists for the air guitar and rock star lookalike contests
- Ticket sales
- Promotion / PR
If you want to help but can't make that particular meeting, please contact co-chairs Nate Shaw and Ro Johnson at
bandanza@yahoogroups.com
As a reminder, Bandanza! will take place on Sunday, February 13th from 1 PM to 4 PM at Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., between 3rd and 4th Avenues.
Regards,
The Bandanza! team |
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23 Dec 11 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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23 Dec 11 Fri
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Last Day of School Before Winter Recess
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26 Dec 11 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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27 Dec 11 Tue
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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28 Dec 11 Wed
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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29 Dec 11 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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30 Dec 11 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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January '12
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02 Jan 12 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Winter Recess. |
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03 Jan 12 Tue
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First Day of School After Winter Recess
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04 Jan 12 Wed
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PS 261 Open House (AM Session)
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9am-11am, Auditorium |
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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.
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04 Jan 12 Wed
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PS 261 Open House (PM Session)
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6pm-8pm, Auditorium |
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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.
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06 Jan 12 Fri
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5th Grade Opera Trip - Tosca
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Metropolitan Opera |
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09 Jan 12 Mon
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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09 Jan 12 Mon
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Kindergarten Enrollment Application Begins
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10 Jan 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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10 Jan 12 Tue
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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11 Jan 12 Wed
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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12 Jan 12 Thu
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General PTA Mtg. & Pot Luck Dinner
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6pm-8pm, Auditorium (mtg) & Cafeteria (dinner) |
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Attend the PTA meeting in the Auditorium - Please bring a dish or dessert and join the families of PS 261 for dinner in the Cafeteria after the meeting.
Childcare will be available for PTA Meeting attendees from 6pm to 7pm! |
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12 Jan 12 Thu
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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13 Jan 12 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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13 Jan 12 Fri
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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16 Jan 12 Mon
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3rd Annual PS261 Day Of Service
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1pm-4pm, PS261 |
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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday brings the 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service.
Planned activities:
Food drive - sort and pack and deliver donated food
Penny Harvest roundtable
Service activities
MLK story time and crafts
Music/singing
And more ... details to follow! |
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16 Jan 12 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
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16 Jan 12 Mon
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Food Drive
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Upstairs Lobby, all this week. |
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To benefit a local food pantry in the PS261 community. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day / 3rd Annual PS261 Day of Service. |
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17 Jan 12 Tue
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Bandanza! Organizational Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
Parents who can help out in the following areas are particularly encouraged to lend their time and talent to this event:
- Food/snack planning and sales
- Makeup and or face painting artists for the air guitar and rock star lookalike contests
- Ticket sales
- Promotion / PR
If you want to help but can't make that particular meeting, please contact co-chairs Nate Shaw and Ro Johnson at
bandanza@yahoogroups.com
As a reminder, Bandanza! will take place on Sunday, February 13th from 1 PM to 4 PM at Littlefield, 622 Degraw St., between 3rd and 4th Avenues.
Regards,
The Bandanza! team |
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18 Jan 12 Wed
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District 15 CEC Mtg.
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6pm-9pm, PS261 Auditorium |
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Details TBA. |
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20 Jan 12 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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20 Jan 12 Fri
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5th Annual PS261 March on Brooklyn Borough Hall
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5th annual symbolic "March on Brooklyn Borough Hall" - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade students will march to Brooklyn Borough Hall - more info to follow! |
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24 Jan 12 Tue
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Screening: American Teacher
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7pm, 61 Local, 61 Bergen Street, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn |
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Join us for a screening of the movie "American Teacher," to be followed by a Q&A session with teacher Jamie Fidler & director Vanessa Roth. Tickets at $15.00 each; adults only, please. Details TBD. |
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25 Jan 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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27 Jan 12 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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27 Jan 12 Fri
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Town Hall Mtg.
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8:30am-9pm, Auditorium |
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27 Jan 12 Fri
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No Pre-K Classes
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February '12
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01 Feb 12 Wed
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Photo Day - K & 5th Graduation, Retakes
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9am-12pm, Gymnasium |
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Kindergarten Graduation (cap & gown) photos; 5th Grade Graduation (cap & gown) photos; Absentee Retakes; Photo Retakes (you'll need to bring in the original, complete photo set in order to get a free retake). |
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03 Feb 12 Fri
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5th Grade Fundraiser Movie Night
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6pm-9pm, Auditorium |
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Details TBA. |
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06 Feb 12 Mon
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4th Grade Opera Trip - Aida
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Metropolitan Opera |
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07 Feb 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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07 Feb 12 Tue
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District 15 CEC - Business Mtg.
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6:30pm-8:30pm, 131 Livingston St., Conf. Room 610, Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
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08 Feb 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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09 Feb 12 Thu
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Quality Review (Day 1 of 2)
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10 Feb 12 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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10 Feb 12 Fri
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Quality Review (Day 2 of 2)
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12 Feb 12 Sun
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Community Fundraiser - Bandanza II!
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TBD |
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Details TBD. |
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15 Feb 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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16 Feb 12 Thu
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PTA 2 For 1: Family Math Puzzles, Playground Unveiling
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6pm-8pm |
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17 Feb 12 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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17 Feb 12 Fri
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General PTA Mtg. (AM)
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8:15am-9am, Auditorium |
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17 Feb 12 Fri
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Pajama Day
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Show up to school in your pajamas! |
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17 Feb 12 Fri
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Last Day of School Before Midwinter Recess
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20 Feb 12 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Midwinter Recess. |
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21 Feb 12 Tue
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NO SCHOOL
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Midwinter Recess. |
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22 Feb 12 Wed
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NO SCHOOL
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Midwinter Recess. |
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23 Feb 12 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Midwinter Recess. |
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24 Feb 12 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Midwinter Recess. |
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27 Feb 12 Mon
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First Day of School After Midwinter Recess
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28 Feb 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (1 of 5)
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9am-10am, Classroom |
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28 Feb 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Upper Grades (1 of 5)
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10am-11am, Classroom |
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29 Feb 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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March '12
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02 Mar 12 Fri
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Kindergarten Enrollment Application Deadline
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03 Mar 12 Sat
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Family Tea
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2:30pm-5:30pm, Cafeteria |
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Details TBD
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05 Mar 12 Mon
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Pre-K Application Begins
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NYC DOE Website |
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Please Note: Although a limited supply of 2012-2013 Pre-K Application Booklets will be available in the PS261 Main Office, The Pre-K Application Process DOES NOT take place at PS261 - you must either MAIL IN your application, or visit the NYC DOE website to fill out the on-line version of the application (submitting on-line is recommended). |
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06 Mar 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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06 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (2 of 5)
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9am-10am, Classroom |
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06 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Upper Grades (2 of 5)
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10am-11am, Classroom |
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07 Mar 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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09 Mar 12 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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13 Mar 12 Tue
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Parent Teacher Confs. - Evening
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6pm-8:30pm, Classrooms |
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13 Mar 12 Tue
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Parent Teacher Confs. - Afternoon
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1pm-3pm, Classrooms |
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13 Mar 12 Tue
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HALF-DAY, Noon Dismissal for All Students
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Afternoon & Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences. |
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14 Mar 12 Wed
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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16 Mar 12 Fri
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General PTA Mtg. (AM)
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8:15am-9am, Auditorium |
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19 Mar 12 Mon
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Spring Auction Committee Mtg.
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8:50am-9:30am, Cafeteria |
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20 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (3 of 5)
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9am-10am, Classroom |
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20 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (3 of 5)
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10am-11am, Classroom |
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21 Mar 12 Wed
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Annual PS261 Spring Auction
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7pm-10pm, TBD |
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Details TBD. |
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23 Mar 12 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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23 Mar 12 Fri
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No Pre-K Classes
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23 Mar 12 Fri
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AfterSchool End Of Session 2 Showcase
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4pm-5:30pm, Auditorium |
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27 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (4 of 5)
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9am-10am, Classroom |
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27 Mar 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Lower Grades (4 of 5)
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10am-11am, Classroom |
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30 Mar 12 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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30 Mar 12 Fri
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AfterSchool Show
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Auditorium |
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Details TBD. |
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31 Mar 12 Sat
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AfterSchool Show
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Auditorium |
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Details TBD. |
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31 Mar 12 Sat
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PS261 Bike Swap & Rodeo
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Big Yard |
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Details TBD. |
April '12
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02 Apr 12 Mon
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Opera Trip - Das Rheingold
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Metropolitan Opera |
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03 Apr 12 Tue
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ArtsPartners - Combined (5 of 5)
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9am-11am, Classroom |
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05 Apr 12 Thu
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Last Day of School Before Spring Recess
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06 Apr 12 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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06 Apr 12 Fri
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Deadline for Pre-K Applications
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09 Apr 12 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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10 Apr 12 Tue
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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11 Apr 12 Wed
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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12 Apr 12 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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13 Apr 12 Fri
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NO SCHOOL
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Spring Recess. |
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16 Apr 12 Mon
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First Day of School After Spring Recess
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17 Apr 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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17 Apr 12 Tue
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NYS ELA Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 1 of 3)
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18 Apr 12 Wed
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NYS ELA Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 2 of 3)
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19 Apr 12 Thu
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NYS ELA Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 3 of 3)
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20 Apr 12 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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25 Apr 12 Wed
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NYS Math Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 1 of 3)
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26 Apr 12 Thu
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General PTA Mtg. (PM)
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6pm-7pm, Auditorium |
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26 Apr 12 Thu
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NYS Math Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 2 of 3)
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27 Apr 12 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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27 Apr 12 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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27 Apr 12 Fri
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NYS Math Test Grades 3, 4 & 5 (Day 3 of 3)
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May '12
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05 May 12 Sat
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Talent Show (Senior)
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4:30pm-6:45pm |
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For Performers in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade & 5th Grade. All performers should arrive at PS261, dressed and ready to perform, between 3:45pm and 4:00pm, but NO LATER THAN 4:00pm. |
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05 May 12 Sat
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Talent Show (Junior)
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2pm-3:45pm |
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For Performers in Grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade. All performers should arrive at PS261, dressed and ready to perform, between 1:15pm and 1:30pm, but NO LATER THAN 1:30pm. |
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10 May 12 Thu
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5th Grade Trip
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Details TBD. |
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11 May 12 Fri
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School Leadership Team (SLT) Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9am, Principal's Office |
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11 May 12 Fri
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Staff Appreciation Day
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11 May 12 Fri
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5th Grade Trip
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Details TBD. |
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14 May 12 Mon
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Spring Book Fair Begins
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Cafeteria |
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15 May 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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15 May 12 Tue
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Spring Book Fair
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Cafeteria |
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16 May 12 Wed
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Spring Book Fair
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Cafeteria |
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17 May 12 Thu
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Spring Book Fair
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Cafeteria |
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18 May 12 Fri
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Spring Book Fair Ends
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Cafeteria |
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18 May 12 Fri
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General PTA Mtg. (AM)
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8:15am-9am, Auditorium |
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21 May 12 Mon
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Wellness Week Begins
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22 May 12 Tue
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Wellness Week
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23 May 12 Wed
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Wellness Week
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23 May 12 Wed
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Invention Convention (PS261 Science Fair)
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6pm-8pm, Cafeteria |
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23 May 12 Wed
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Third Grade Trip to Carnegie Hall
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Carnegie Hall |
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24 May 12 Thu
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Wellness Week
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25 May 12 Fri
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Arts Committee Mtg
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8am-9am, Library (Room 214) |
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25 May 12 Fri
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Families as Learning Partners
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9am-9:30am, Classrooms |
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Please check with your child's teacher for specifics. |
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25 May 12 Fri
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Wellness Week
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28 May 12 Mon
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NO SCHOOL
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Memorial Day. |
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June '12
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05 Jun 12 Tue
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PTA Executive Board Mtg. (AM)
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8am-9:30am, Library (Room 214) |
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06 Jun 12 Wed
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Family Math Games Night
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6:15pm-7:30pm, Cafeteria |
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07 Jun 12 Thu
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NO SCHOOL
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Chancellor's Conference Day / Anniversary Day. |
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12 Jun 12 Tue
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General PTA Mtg. & Thank You Dinner
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6pm-8pm, Auditorium |
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Attend the PTA meeting in the Auditorium - Please bring a dish or dessert and join the families of PS 261 for dinner in the Cafeteria after the meeting.
Childcare will be available for PTA Meeting attendees from 6pm to 7pm! |
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14 Jun 12 Thu
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5th Grade Dance
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6pm-9pm, PS261 Gym |
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Check back for more details! |
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19 Jun 12 Tue
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Pre-K Celebration
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19 Jun 12 Tue
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AfterSchool Olympics Begin
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20 Jun 12 Wed
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Kindergarten Celebration
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Auditorium |
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20 Jun 12 Wed
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AfterSchool Olympics
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21 Jun 12 Thu
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5th Grade Graduation
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9:30am-10:45am, Auditorium |
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Please Note: Each PS261 Graduating Family will be given 2 tickets for the ceremony. |
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21 Jun 12 Thu
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AfterSchool Olympics
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22 Jun 12 Fri
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AfterSchool Olympics
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25 Jun 12 Mon
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AfterSchool Olympics End
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25 Jun 12 Mon
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Last Day of Afterschool Program
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27 Jun 12 Wed
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Last Day of School for All Students
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Expanded
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Future Dates Only