Hello Parents/Guardians,
Let me first Thank all of you who showed up for last nights PTA meeting. We had a Wonderful performance from our P.S. 161 children! The PTA raffled off many toys and the children were very happy. Even the parents were able to go home with some gifts.
I mention this last night about a Very important meeting taking place this evening @ 6 pm! The meeting is schedule to take place at P.S. 22 located at 433 St. Marks Avenue between Grand ave & Classon Ave. Note: The entrance is on St. Marks and Classon.
This is a meeting hosted by the CEC (Community Education Council), who will have the PEP (Panel for Education Policy) out tonight to listen to us parents voice our compassion on not truncating the middles school. We want the PEP to give our school a chance. With a new Principal, Superintendent & Network Liaison in place we have earned the right for the Dept of Education to allow us to turn our school around. Principal Johnson has a great vision for this school and we're asking for the DOE to give us a 3 yr opportunity to make the change for the better.
Parents we have a lot at stake here!! So please make every effort to come out and show your support and let your voice be heard!
Blessings,
PTA Exec Board
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
PTA Meeting!!!!
Come One, Come All
Date: Monday, December 19th
Time: 6pm Sharp
This is our holiday show and we have an exciting program.
- Toy Give Away Raffle
- Student Awards
- Guest Speakers
- Perfume Raffle
- Elections
- Turkey Give Away
- Our Holiday Show by our Students
- Refreshments
See You There!!!
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Special Superintendent Meeting
Hello Parents,
I hope all was able to receive the DOE Letter from Buffie Simmons our new District 17 Superintendent. This letter discusses the truncating of our crown middle school and the effects that it has on our current students. Ms. Buffie Simmons will be present at our school on Monday December, 12th at 6 pm in our school auditorium. She will be addressing and listening to our concerns & questions we may have concerning this issue. Please check your child's bag for the memos that has been issued on Thursday.
I hope all was able to receive the DOE Letter from Buffie Simmons our new District 17 Superintendent. This letter discusses the truncating of our crown middle school and the effects that it has on our current students. Ms. Buffie Simmons will be present at our school on Monday December, 12th at 6 pm in our school auditorium. She will be addressing and listening to our concerns & questions we may have concerning this issue. Please check your child's bag for the memos that has been issued on Thursday.
Picture Day!!!
Hello Parents,
We have been receiving money for pictures and so far it has been good; but many of you have not express what type of background you would like for your child. We have four different backgrounds, if you have not chosen one, we will have the child take the plain background. If you would like a background please specify by the code under each background, email us with your child's name, class & teacher and the background of your choice asap. The other concern is that we also received envelopes with just money for add-ons. Parents you can not receive add-ons if your child has not taken a picture. You would need to purchase a package first and then add-on. Please settle this by Monday before 9 am, your child would not be able to take any pictures except class pictures. If you have not brought in your money for pictures, we will be excepting them on Monday by 9 am.
We will be issuing receipts for the pictures to be given to your child on picture day. Please check their bags.
Schedule for grades:
Monday December 12th: K-4th grades Tuesday December 13th: 5-8th grades
Please have your child in their school uniform( neck ties included, hair groomed, clean shirts, and a smile).
*** Parents if you would like to volunteer for these two days please email us at : ps161pta@gmail.com
Thank you Parents for your support!!! :)
We have been receiving money for pictures and so far it has been good; but many of you have not express what type of background you would like for your child. We have four different backgrounds, if you have not chosen one, we will have the child take the plain background. If you would like a background please specify by the code under each background, email us with your child's name, class & teacher and the background of your choice asap. The other concern is that we also received envelopes with just money for add-ons. Parents you can not receive add-ons if your child has not taken a picture. You would need to purchase a package first and then add-on. Please settle this by Monday before 9 am, your child would not be able to take any pictures except class pictures. If you have not brought in your money for pictures, we will be excepting them on Monday by 9 am.
We will be issuing receipts for the pictures to be given to your child on picture day. Please check their bags.
Schedule for grades:
Monday December 12th: K-4th grades Tuesday December 13th: 5-8th grades
Please have your child in their school uniform( neck ties included, hair groomed, clean shirts, and a smile).
*** Parents if you would like to volunteer for these two days please email us at : ps161pta@gmail.com
Thank you Parents for your support!!! :)
Monday, December 5, 2011
District 17 Spelling Bee!!!
Hello Parents,
Our school will be participating in the spelling bee coming up:
Tuesday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm & Tuesday, December 13th, from 6pm-8pm
Our school will be participating in the spelling bee coming up:
Tuesday, December 6th from 6pm-8pm & Tuesday, December 13th, from 6pm-8pm
Monday, November 28, 2011
Picture Day!!!
Hello Parents,
Picture day is coming up on December 12th &13th. This is our 1st Fundraiser for the year and hope it is a big success!!! Graduation pictures are only for the 8th graders, 5th graders will not be taking graduation pictures. All Monies for pictures are collected in advance; the due date is Friday, December 9th. Notices will be sent out as a reminder.
December 9th: All Monies Due
December 12th &13th: K-8th grades Pictures Day
*Photos are guaranteed before Christmas
*Retakes will be scheduled at a later time
*No Personal Checks, Only Money Order or Cash (M.O to P.S.161 PTA)
*Students are to wear their full uniforms(neck ties included)
Picture day is coming up on December 12th &13th. This is our 1st Fundraiser for the year and hope it is a big success!!! Graduation pictures are only for the 8th graders, 5th graders will not be taking graduation pictures. All Monies for pictures are collected in advance; the due date is Friday, December 9th. Notices will be sent out as a reminder.
December 9th: All Monies Due
December 12th &13th: K-8th grades Pictures Day
*Photos are guaranteed before Christmas
*Retakes will be scheduled at a later time
*No Personal Checks, Only Money Order or Cash (M.O to P.S.161 PTA)
*Students are to wear their full uniforms(neck ties included)
Friday, November 18, 2011
PTA Thanksgiving Raffle & Dinner!!!
Hello Parents,
Our next general PTA meeting will take place Monday, November 21st at 6pm. We would like for all parents to contribute a dish to help celebrate Thanksgiving & to fellowship. We will also be raffling off turkeys & possibly gift cards. Come out and support and recieve information concerning your child's school.
*Parents please check your child's bag for notices from the school*
Our next general PTA meeting will take place Monday, November 21st at 6pm. We would like for all parents to contribute a dish to help celebrate Thanksgiving & to fellowship. We will also be raffling off turkeys & possibly gift cards. Come out and support and recieve information concerning your child's school.
*Parents please check your child's bag for notices from the school*
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Upcoming Events!!!
Hello Parents,
- Parents Teacher Conference: Tuesday, November 15th : 1:00 - 3:00 pm & 5:30 - 8:00 pm
- Parents Common Core Workshop: Friday, November 18th at 9:00 am. This workshop will entail the new standards that the Dept. of Ed will be implementing in our children's academics. You don't want to miss this.
- High School Applications are due on Tuesday, November 22nd.
- SLT Meeting: Open to the public, Monday, November 28th at 4pm.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Rally!!!! Wednesday November 9th
Hello Parents,
This is information about an upcoming rally scheduled tommorrow afternoon at 3pm in front of PS 161. If your schedule permits Please come out and show your support, as the Department of Education (DOE) will make a decision as to the future decision on PS 161 as well as other schools suffering in our district. Please read the following information below. Also for your convience, attached is a flyer for this scheduled event.
District 17 Parents and Community!
Join us on November 9th as parents from P.S. 161 and M.S. 587 speak out against the possible co-location or closing of their children's schools. We are calling for a REAL PLAN from the DOE; one that involves parents, our community, and addresses the individual needs of District 17's struggling schools!
Be there and help us to FIGHT BACK!
Meet at the front entrance of P.S.161! November 9th @ 3pm
330 Crown Street @ Nostrand Avenue
For more information:
Tiffany Jones, Education Organizer
(347) 355-5928 or tjones@nycommunities.org
Middle School Parents especially need to be out, the decision may affect the Crown School as to possibly phasing out grades 6-8. Where will our K-5 children go? Come out and let your voice be heard!!!
This is information about an upcoming rally scheduled tommorrow afternoon at 3pm in front of PS 161. If your schedule permits Please come out and show your support, as the Department of Education (DOE) will make a decision as to the future decision on PS 161 as well as other schools suffering in our district. Please read the following information below. Also for your convience, attached is a flyer for this scheduled event.
District 17 Parents and Community!
Join us on November 9th as parents from P.S. 161 and M.S. 587 speak out against the possible co-location or closing of their children's schools. We are calling for a REAL PLAN from the DOE; one that involves parents, our community, and addresses the individual needs of District 17's struggling schools!
Be there and help us to FIGHT BACK!
Meet at the front entrance of P.S.161! November 9th @ 3pm
330 Crown Street @ Nostrand Avenue
For more information:
Tiffany Jones, Education Organizer
(347) 355-5928 or tjones@nycommunities.org
Middle School Parents especially need to be out, the decision may affect the Crown School as to possibly phasing out grades 6-8. Where will our K-5 children go? Come out and let your voice be heard!!!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Steel Pan Program
Hello Parents of Grade 3 through 6,
P.S. 161 Steel Pan Program is here again and auditions will be taking place on:
Monday, November 7th: grades 3-4
Wednesday, November 9th: grades 5-6
Both auditions will take place at 3 pm-4:30 pm
The Program will be held on Mondays and Fridays, with the start date to be announced.
There are strict criteria for participants of the program. Such criteria includes:
If you wish to allow your child to participate, please fill out the portion below in the letter that was sent home to your child and return to Ms. Williams by Monday, Novenber 7th, 2011.
P.S. 161 Steel Pan Program is here again and auditions will be taking place on:
Monday, November 7th: grades 3-4
Wednesday, November 9th: grades 5-6
Both auditions will take place at 3 pm-4:30 pm
The Program will be held on Mondays and Fridays, with the start date to be announced.
There are strict criteria for participants of the program. Such criteria includes:
- Levels 3 and 4 on report card
- Level 4 behavior
- Good attendance record (includes tutoring attendance)
- Recommendation from classroom teacher
If you wish to allow your child to participate, please fill out the portion below in the letter that was sent home to your child and return to Ms. Williams by Monday, Novenber 7th, 2011.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Afterschool Program: Literary Theater
Hello Parents,
P.S. 161 and the Crown School for Law & Journalism will be offering a Literary Theater as an afterschool program. With a fusion of theater and literacy, students of grades 4-8 will be offered basic acting and playwright training. If your child auditions and is accepted in the afterschool program, he or she will recieve the following enriched theater/playwright education:
P.S. 161 and the Crown School for Law & Journalism will be offering a Literary Theater as an afterschool program. With a fusion of theater and literacy, students of grades 4-8 will be offered basic acting and playwright training. If your child auditions and is accepted in the afterschool program, he or she will recieve the following enriched theater/playwright education:
- Theater training: warm-ups, games, improvisation, character development and acting techniques.
- Playwright training: expressive/creative writing, and developing beginner's playwriting skills to create monologues, scenes and one act plays.
- Monday November 7th, for 4th graders
- Wednesday November 9th, for 5th graders
- Thursday November 10th, for 6th graders
- Monday November 14th, for 7th graders
- Wednesday November 16th, for 8th graders
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Fall Frolic Dance
Hello Parents,
P.S. 161 will be hosting a 'Fall Frolic Dance". According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Frolic means to be full of fun or merry. So we know this will be a Fun event for our children. This will take place on:
Friday, Octber 28th, 2011 in two segments according to the grades.
Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades will take place at 3:30-5pm in the Cafeteria
3rd, 4th, & 5th grades will take place at 5:30-7pm
The event cost for each child is $7.00 which includes pizza,drinks, and Lots of Fun!!!!!
Children may wear costumes to the dance but no masks, weapons or accessories. No Exceptions!!
Only Children from PS 161 May Attend
Mr. Johnson is requesting for Volunteers to assist at the dance, please check the box on you left and let our Parent Coordinator or main office know . Thank you
P.S. 161 will be hosting a 'Fall Frolic Dance". According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Frolic means to be full of fun or merry. So we know this will be a Fun event for our children. This will take place on:
Friday, Octber 28th, 2011 in two segments according to the grades.
Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades will take place at 3:30-5pm in the Cafeteria
3rd, 4th, & 5th grades will take place at 5:30-7pm
The event cost for each child is $7.00 which includes pizza,drinks, and Lots of Fun!!!!!
Children may wear costumes to the dance but no masks, weapons or accessories. No Exceptions!!
Only Children from PS 161 May Attend
Mr. Johnson is requesting for Volunteers to assist at the dance, please check the box on you left and let our Parent Coordinator or main office know . Thank you
Community for Change Rally
This Rally will take place in front of Park West H.S. at 5:30 pm Today 10/26/11 to oppose the cuts and school closures proposed by NYC Dept. of Education within District 17. Come out and support your school against school cuts & closures.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
PTA Meeting
Hello parents,
Our next PTA meeting will be on October 24th at 6pm in the school auditorium. Please come out and support!!! Please parents dont forget your family donation of $5.00 or more, receipts will be made available. Thanks for your support.
If you have any questions or comments you can email us at: ps161pta@gmail.com
See you there :)
Our next PTA meeting will be on October 24th at 6pm in the school auditorium. Please come out and support!!! Please parents dont forget your family donation of $5.00 or more, receipts will be made available. Thanks for your support.
If you have any questions or comments you can email us at: ps161pta@gmail.com
See you there :)
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