District 22 FSC Weekly Email Blast 6/17/16

District 22 2015-2016 Events Photo Albums:

The Joan Snow Pre-K Center Name Celebration https://goo.gl/photos/jbmu6aVfcJ4grS6HA

Grandparents Day: https://goo.gl/photos/ap9jYmqD1wZhtULt8

Science Fair: https://goo.gl/photos/ohmrYgp6aZo81KqW8

First Annual Art Show: https://goo.gl/photos/HEAbV6Z1st5rdk9T7

Family Fun Night:  https://goo.gl/photos/R4U8Tovp3NXJUrW5A

2nd Annual Concert: https://goo.gl/photos/fSxg5bVjUi4ypruJ6

 

 

 

IS 278: UFT News Article http://www.uft.org/feature-stories/tank-goodness

 

 

 

IS 234: Congratulations to class 821 and Ms. Parmegiani. Thanks to their efforts our school won the National Grid – Green Education Foundation Poster Contest for the Downstate New York Region. Our school will receive a check for $250.00 to use for environmental projects.

 

 

 

Free Summer Meals<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/freesummermeals?source=feed_text&story_id=1650294951961899> program will run from 6/29 to 9/2 at nearly 1,100 sites across NYC →http://schoolfoodnyc.org/sch_search/summermeals.aspx

 

 

Pre-K Round 2: Offer letters for families who applied in the Round 2 pre-K admissions process should be mailed to families by June 20th. Families who applied online to pre-K will also receive an offer letter via email at that time. Families will be invited to pre-register in person, with all required documentation, by June 30.

 

 

 

Middle school appeal result letters are now available from elementary schools for students who submitted an appeal.

 

 

 

NYRR Free Youth Wheelchair Racing Clinic 6/18 & 6/25 for more info http://www.nyrr.org/youth-and-schools/series-and-events/nyrr-free-youth-wheelchair-racing-clinic

 

 

 

Summer Reading at the Brooklyn Public Library http://www.bklynlibrary.org/summerreading

 

 

 

Saturday, June 25th 2-4 PM Learn to Ride Kids: Linden Park Van Siclen & Stanley Avenues. Register at www.bike .nyc or call 212 870-2080.Free 2 Hour on-bike class for kids who are ready to get on two Wheels for the first time. Participants must bring their own properly fitting, safe working bike and helmet. Class is sponsored by NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud.

 

 

 

Sunday, June 26th Brooklyn Pancreatic Cancer  Research Walk  Carmine Carro Community Center, Marine Park,  9 AM.  Pancreatic Cancer Research Events are a great way to increase funding for research and raise awareness for pancreatic cancer. Lustgarten Foundation Events serve as a wonderful celebration of the progress being made in the fight against this disease, and your important participation provides hope for the future. http://www.pancreaticcancerresearchevents.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1156029

 

 

Tuesday, June 28th 10 AM – 3 PM, 9th Annual Job Fair at Brooklyn College Student Union Building,  E. 27th and Campus Road, brought to you by Senator Kevin Parker in partnership with NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams. Meet representatives from federal, state, private, non-profits. Bring your resumes. For more info call 718-629-6401.

 

 

 

Thursday, June 30th PA/PTA Annual Financial Reports are due to principals. Last day to have June Transfer of Records between outgoing and incoming PA/PTA members with principal.  PA/PTA Officers 2015-2016 Term Ends.

 

 

 

 

Brooklyn Public Library for six weekend sessions of STEM Activities for Children and Families.

Library Lab is Brooklyn Public Library’s dynamic learning enrichment program for children (ages 6 to 10) with and without disabilities and their families. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Math with fun, free activities.

 

Saratoga Library, Meeting Room

 

 

 

 

 

Session 1 – Sound Science

 

Saturday, June 18, 10:30-11:30am

 

How are sounds made and how does sound travel?

 

 

 

 

 

Session 2 – Simple Machines

 

Saturday, June 25, 10:30-11:30am

 

Build a game from simple machines.

 

 

 

 

 

Session 3 – Paper Plane Experiments

 

Saturday, July 16 10:30-11:30am

 

Fold, fly and test paper airplanes!

 

 

 

 

 

Session 4 – Electricity

 

Saturday, July 23 10:30-11:30am

 

Simple but exciting experiments in electricity!

 

 

 

 

 

Session 5 – Light and Shadows

 

Saturday, August 20 10:30-11:30am

 

What are shadows and how are they made?

 

 

 

 

 

Session 6 – Engineering

 

Saturday, August 27 10″30-11:30am

 

Building with everyday materials & Lego.

 

 

 

Friday, July 1st PA/PTA Officers 2016-2017 term begins.

 

 

Sunday, July 10 Disability Pride NYC: On Sunday, July 10, in collaboration with the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, the NYC Department of Education will celebrate Disability Pride NYC. We will be marching to increase the knowledge and awareness of disability history, the disability rights movement, and to promote the inclusion and visibility of people with disabilities. The parade begins at Union Square at 11:00 a.m. The event will include food, music and remarks from NYC officials.For more information and to register to march go to http://schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/Disability+Pride+NYC

 

 

 

Girls Govern Contest The #GirlsGovern initiative is all about empowering girls to have a voice and speak up. Entering the contest gives a girl the platform to voice her concerns and an opportunity to show the world what issue matters to her. Encourage female students at your school to submit their entries. The winner will win a trip to Washington D.C. to attend the #GirlsGovern Town Hall. The deadline is July 31st.

For more information, click here: http://bit.ly/1THAhuO

 

 

 

July High School Admissions Family Workshops: Download the Flyer Here: http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/55E98CFB-8809-456B-A1FD-374C01914792/0/2016HSAdmissionsFamilyWorkshopFlyerENGLISH.pdf

 

 

 

HS Admissions Events and Resources http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/High/default.htm

 

 

 

Top 10 tips to be water safe http://bit.ly/1YrAoKM

 

 

 

GLBTQ Youth Resources and Support from @BKLYNlibrary http://bit.ly/1tmKQaS

 

 

 

Have a kid starting high school in the fall? It can be scary for them and you.. http://www.parenttoolkit.com/index.cfm?objectid=DD2D6520-1362-11E4-98390050569A5318

 

 

Reach out Before you are forced out of your home. http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dhs/prevention/homebase.page

 

 

 

How to talk to your kids when tragedy happens  http://www.parenttoolkit.com/index.cfm?objectid=ADA07290-9A9B-11E5-916A0050569A5318

 

 

 

Fewer Hurdles to Graduation for Disabled Students in New York: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/14/nyregion/fewer-hurdles-to-graduation-for-disabled-students-in-new-york.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

 

 

 

City Announces New Initiatives to Increase Diversity at Specialized High Schools http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2015-2016/City+Announces+New+Initiatives+to+Increase+Diversity+at+Specialized+High+Schools.htm

 

 

Chancellor Fariña Kicks Off College Access for All – Middle School http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/mediarelations/NewsandSpeeches/2015-2016/Chancellor+Fari%C3%B1a+Kicks+Off+College+Access+for+All+%E2%80%93+Middle+School.htm

 

 

 

Monday, June 20

7:30pm

Community Board #14 Meeting

Tuesday, June 28

Early Dismissal Last Day of School

7:00pm

Community Board #15 Meeting

Thursday, June 30

PA/PTA Annual Financial Reports are Due to Principals. Last day of June Transfer of Records between outgoing and incoming PA/PTA members  PA/PTA Officers 2015-2016 Term Ends Friday, July 1  PA/PTA Officers 2016-2017 Term Begins Thursday, July 7  First Day of Summer School 7:00pm  CDEC 22 Meeting Location to Be Announced Tuesday, July 12 6:30pm  HS Admissions Family Workshop @ Prospect Heights Campus Wednesday, July 20 6:00pm  HS Admissions Family Workshop Manhattan Location Thursday, July 21 6:30pm  HS Admissions Family Workshop Queens Location Thursday, August 11  Last Day of Summer School

 

 

 

Best,

Linda M. Dalton

Family Support Coordinator

Community School District 22

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New York City Department of Education

5619 Flatlands Avenue, Room 116

Brooklyn, NY 11234

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“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents” – Jane D. Hull