See some of what is happening in our District 22 schools this week: https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/school-events-news
Community Events: https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/community-events
Did your child apply in Round 2 of High School Admissions? Get your results letter from your school counselor this week!
Here are some things you can do to get ready for the fall: Attend an orientation. Some schools will hold events to prepare new students for their high school experience. Look for an orientation on our events calendar. You can also contact your new school’s parent coordinator for more information.
Plan the commute. Use Trip Planner to find out how long it will take to get to school.
Learn about extracurricular activities. Decide which activities interest you. Register for a summer bridge. Check if your school holds a summer program or summer activities to get students ready for high school. Questions? Visit High School Admissions, speak with your school counselor, or call 718-935-2399. If families decide to appeal their child’s high school offer, they must submit an appeal form to their school by May 19. Schools will only print appeal forms for students who request them.
Saturday, May 13th STEM SATURDAY MICROSOFT 677 Fifth Avenue
New York New York 10022 Come learn how to build a flex sensor that lets you control a robotic finger with your finger. Then use your sensor, a Surface and Excel to visualize the flexion and extension of your finger. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to drop by the store to participate in this 30-minute project-based learning experience (no registration required). The project is designed for 11- to 14-year-old students but can easily be completed by younger students with parental support. RSVP https://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?culture=en-US&EventID=1032895304
Saturday, May 13th: The Empowering Project : Movie Screening
Time:4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Type:Student Category:STEM Audience:Educators K-12
The Microsoft NYC Flagship Store is hosting a special screening of The Empowerment Project, a film that showcases the goodness that can happen when girls and young women pursue their dreams through STEM. Join us for our exclusive in-store screening event and celebration of strong, inspiring women.
RSVP https://www.microsoft.com/…/new-y…/fifth-avenue-/store-1087
Monday, May 15th Nothing About Us, Without Us: The Road to Self-Advocacy from Inclusive Services:
10am-1pm, Central Library, Dweck Auditorium, 10 Grand Army Plaza
Hear self-advocates from a variety of sectors-including mental health, developmental disabilities, foster care and physical disabilities-and learn what it means to be a self-advocate, how to become one and how you can support them.
Co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Development Disabilities Council’s Children’s Services and Transition Services Committees, and the Brooklyn Early Childhood Direction Center. Spanish Interpretation Provided. For more information call 718.253.4948 or email cbanks@bklynlibrary.org
Wednesday, May 17th Elementary School Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, May 18th Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences:
The conference held in May can be used to review students’ promotion forecasts as well as any other aspects of a student’s academic portfolio. The programming of this evening is left to the discretion of the school, therefore please check with your child’s school.
Thursday, May 18th Are you the parent or caregiver of a child with a disability or special need? Do you wish you could talk to other parents who are in a similar situation? Please consider taking part in our Parents’ Support Group DATE: Thursday May 18, 2017 TIME: 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. LOCATION: 175 Remsen Street, 4th Floor- Brooklyn, NY View flyer for more info. 11201http://www.uft.org/files/attachments/secure/special-ed-parents-support-group-2017.pdf
Monday, May 22 – Friday, May 26th; District 22 is holding Spring open houses for middle schools. Get a jump on the middle school admissions process. Current 4th grade parents can tour our awesome middle schools from 9 AM to 11 AM on the following selected dates and speak with administration. If you have any questions, please call and speak with the middle school’s parent coordinator. Flyer can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mvf25NrnIgY0JmS1FzQjhEWVE/view
| Mon. 5/22 | IS 381 & IS 240 A Hudde | 2500 Nostrand Ave 11210 | 718-253-3700
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| Tues. 5/23 | IS 234 WA Cunningham | 1875 East 15th St. 11229 | 718-645-1334
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| Wed. 5/24 | IS 78 RH Mann | 1420 East 68th St. 11234 | 718-375-3523 |
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IS 278 Marine Park | 1925 Stuart St. 11229 | 718-375-3523 |
| Fri. 5/26 | IS 14 Shell Bank | 2424 Batchelder St. 11235 | 718-743-0220 |
Tuesday, May 23rd Families of K-8 “Supporting Children’s Gender Expression & Exploration” webinar https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-webinar-supporting-childrens-gender-expression-and-exploration-tickets-33621687372
Wednesday May 24th-Monday May 29th Fleet Week: Free Family Activities http://bit.ly/2o8i2Fe
Friday, May 26th District 22 Theatre Showcase: 10:30-11:45 AM P.S. 217All families are invited to view a variety of performances from 10 elementary through high school theatre departments in district 22. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0Mvf25NrnIgMk1HWkw1OTNYOVE?usp=sharing
Monday, May 29th Memorial Day Schools Closed
Wednesday, May 31st District 22 Dance Show: 10 AM at PS/IS 206: All families are invited to come and enjoy a morning of dance from our district dance teachers and students! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0Mvf25NrnIgdlM4bDgxcVlDQU0
Wednesday, May 31st Brooklyn Borough Arts Festival: 6-8 PM at Borough Hall: All are invited to attend an evening celebrating the arts of our Brooklyn students! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brooklyn-borough-arts-festival-2017-visual-arts-reception-tickets-33404849805
Friday, June 2″ District 22 Music Concert: 10:30 AM IS 278: All families are invited to hear the beautiful music our District 22 musicians are making. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0Mvf25NrnIgY210ZHZKeUtEUDg?usp=sharing
Saturday, June 3rd FREE BOOKS:
Message From UFT – United Federation of Teachers. Parent Community Liaison:
Dear parents, grandparents, guardians and education activists, Come to a UFT First Book giveaway event on June 3.
Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 210 Chester St. in Brooklyn. We’ll be passing out 40,000 free books to Brooklyn families and educators. Parents may take 15 books home for their families. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early. And, bring your own bags or boxes to carry the books home. You must be registered with First Book to participate. To register, fill out the form, scan or photograph it, and return it to me at bzohar@uft.org. Download the First Book registration form »
http://www.uft.org/files/attachments/secure/first-book-registration.pdf
Tuesday, June 6th Chancellor Farina Town Hall: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at P.S./I.S. 109 1001 East 45th St., 11203 We urge all to attend view flyer https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/school-events-news/chancellortownhallindistrict22tuesdayjune6th630pm-730pmatpsis109
Thursday, June 8th Anniversary Day- Students do not attend school.
Friday, June 9th District 22 Family Fun Night: 5:00 PM 7:30 PM at JM Community Center, Free admission fun for the whole family! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0Mvf25NrnIgNm14aEI2dXg5VmM?usp=sharing
Saturday, June 10th Spring Conference for Families of Students wi/Disabilities: 9 am -1 pm at PS 90 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bk-southdistricts-all2017-springtime-by-the-boardwalk-for-families-of-students-with-disabilities-tickets-34057727580
Monday, June 12th Clerical Day: Students do not attend school.
Adult Education Classes TUITION FREE: Here is a listing of classes in English as a second language, getting your high school equivalency and summer courses available for adults! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Mvf25NrnIgQjg1M0xGZ0ZjU0U/view?usp=sharing FOR MORE INFORMATION 718-240-2770
Nominate a Teacher for the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award https://www.ny.gov/programs/nominate-teacher-empire-state-excellence-teaching-award
EXCLUSIVE: Mayor de Blasio’s push to allow up to 750 speed cameras near schools gains some support in state Legislature http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/state-pols-mull-plan-add-750-speed-cameras-nyc-schools-article-1.3157608?utm_source=Master+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=9cde68d1c8-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_12&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_23e3b96952-9cde68d1c8-75558089
SED is seeking continuing stakeholder and public input as it develops the state Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan. To facilitate this, 13 public hearings will be held across the state to gather feedback on the state’s draft ESSA plan and written comments will be accepted now through June 16. The draft plan was presented to the Board of Regents at its May meeting and the first public hearing will be held on May 11. http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/essa.html
State Education Department Releases Revised NYS English And Mathematics Learning Standards http://www.nysed.gov/news/2017/state-education-department-releases-revised-nys-english-and-mathematics-learning-standards
District 22 Science Expo in the Brooklyn Daily http://www.brooklyndaily.com/stories/2017/19/mm-bb-district-22-science-expo-2017-05-12-bk.html?utm_source=20170510&utm_medium=email&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=newsletter
#PublicSchoolProud campaign
Are you proud of your child’s artwork?: Since May is Art Education Month and many students are creating end-of-year art projects, we want to capture some of their amazing work as we shine a spotlight on the great things happening in our public schools. Please submit photos of your child’s artwork for the UFT to display on our website and on social media as part of the #PublicSchoolProud campaign. (If you are sharing photos from an iPhone, please select “large” size on your phone.) https://uft.wufoo.com/forms/zch4hqp1rn2jo2/
FREE BOOKS!!! Message From UFT – United Federation of Teachers. Parent Community Liaison:
Dear parents, grandparents, guardians and education activists,
Come to a UFT First Book giveaway event on June 3.
Date: Saturday, June 3
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 210 Chester St. in Brooklyn. Directions »
We’ll be passing out 40,000 free books to Brooklyn families and educators. Parents may take 15 books home for their families. The books are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early. And, bring your own bags or boxes to carry the books home. You must be registered with First Book to participate. To register, fill out the form, scan or photograph it, and return it to me at bzohar@uft.org. Download the First Book registration form »http://www.uft.org/files/attachments/secure/first-book-registration.pdf