WEEKLY EVENTS
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Week of June 20, 2023
Monday, June 19: Juneteenth: No School!
Tuesday, June 20: Grade 8 World Language Exam (Spanish); Attendance Party at 12pm (Library)
Wednesday, June 21: Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony at 10:00am; 5th Grade Movie Day; P.T.A. Meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, June 22: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony at 10:00am; 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony at 4:00pm
Friday, June 23: 5th Grade Social: 8th Grade BBQ; Juneteenth Assembly
Week of June 12, 2023
Monday, June 12: Attendance Party at 12pm (Library)
Tuesday, June 13: Elevate Parent workshop/P.T.A. Gallery Walk through the halls at 8:30am; Multicultural Movie Premier
Wednesday, June 14: Flag Day: Wear your country's colors and bring your flag; Living Environment Regents at 12:15pm; Elementary Basketball Game at 4:00pm; 8th Grade Awards Night at 6:00pm
Thursday, June 15: Algebra I Regents at 12:15pm; 5th Grade trip to Adeventure Land
Friday, June 16: Pre-K Moving Up Ceremony at 8:45am; Game Trucks
Week of June 5, 2023
Monday, June 5: Grade 8 NYS Science Written Exam; Kindergarten to Grade 2 Field Day; 3rd Grade Track & Field @P.S. 198
Tuesday, June 6: District 22 Field Day @ P.S. 20: select Grade 3 to 5 students; Attendance Bowling trip; Kindergarten trip to Brooklyn Bridge Park
Wednesday, June 7: 5th Grade Trip to Dave & Busters
Thursday, June 8: Chancellor's Day - No school for students; 8th Grade Prom at Buckley's (6-10pm)
Friday, June 9: Clerical Day - No school for students
Week of May 29, 2023
Monday, May 29: Memorial Day Holiday: No School
Tuesday, May 30: Wear stars, red, white or blue. 8th Grade Senior Trip to Club Getaway.
Wednesday, May 31: School Lunch Hero Day: Show your appreciation to our kitchen staff.
Thursday, June 1: Middle School Field Day.
Friday, June 2: Elementary Grade 3 to 5 Field Day.
Week of May 22, 2023
Monday, May 22: Wear colors to represent the country you are from! Bring your FLAG!
Tuesday, May 23: Wear colors to represent the country your class learned about!
Wednesday, May 24: Virtual Talk Multicultural Read Aloud
Thursday, May 25: Cancelled: Multicultural Night
Friday, May 26: Multiculture Day Assemblies: Period 2: Kindergarten to Grade 4; Period 7: Grade 5 to 8. Last day to decorate your wing.
UPCOMING:
May 30 - 31: Gallery Walk judging by District 22 staff
Week of May 15, 2023
Monday, May 15: Bring in an item that makes you happy!
Tuesday, May 16: Super Hero + Princess Day! - Dress up as a superhero or princess.
Wednesday, May 17: !09 Lion Pride Day. - Wear your yellow or burgundy t-shirt. P.TA. Elections and Meeting at 6:30pm.
Thursday, May 18: Haitian Flag Day! - Wear red and/or blue.
Friday, May 19: Wear animal print! Medieval Times Middle School Trip.
Week of May 8, 2023
Monday, May 8: Happy Monday! Kickoff to Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 9: National Teacher Appreciation Day: Write a letter to your favorite teacher and dress like a teacher.
Wednesday, May 10: Lupus Awareness Day; Wear Purple. National School Nurse Day - Show your appreciation to our school nurses.
Thursday, May 11: Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Friday, May 12: Wear Lime Green for Mental Health Awareness.
Week of May 1, 2023
Monday, May 1: Happy Monday!
Tuesday, May 2: Mental Health Awareness: What do you love about yourself?
Wednesday, May 3: What is a change you'd like to see at 109?
Thursday, May 4: May the 4th be with you! Wear Star Wars Apparel
Friday, May 5: Cinco de Mayo: Wear Green, White and/or Red
Upcoming Events:
May 22 - May 26: Multicultural Week
May 25 - Multicultural Night/Fashion Show at 5:30pm
Week of April 24, 2023
Monday, April 24: Write a poem about your favorite flower and wear a floral shirt.
Tuesday, April 25: Dress like an Idiom Day. SLT Meeting at 4:30pm.
Wednesday, April 26: National Superhero Day. Dress up as your favorite Superhero and write a poem about him/her/they.
Thursday, April 27: National Take Your Child to Work Day.
Friday, April 28: Wear yellow or burgundy for lion pride. Staff vs. Parents Basketball Game at 5:30pm
Week of April 17, 2023
Monday, April 17: Write an acrostic poem and share it.
Tuesday, April 18: Write a limerick poem and share it. S.L.T. Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, April 19: NYS English Examination Day 1: Grades 3 to 8. P.T.A Meeting at 6:30pm.
Thursday, April 20: NYS English Examination Day 2: Grades 3 to 8. Earth Day
Friday, April 21: No School
Week of April 3, 2023
Monday, April 3: Write a haiku poem and share it.
Tuesday, April 4: Write a limerick poem and share it. Wear blue for Autism Awareness;
Wednesday, April 5: Write a poem thanking someone for something they did for you.
Thursday, April 6: No School - Spring Break Begins
Friday, April 7: No School
Week of March 27, 2023
Monday, March 27: Identify an important woman in your life. Write her a letter!
Tuesday, March 28: U.F.T. Consultation Meeting at 2:45pm
Wednesday, March 29:
Thursday, March 30: Science of Reading PL (K-2) Periods 2/3 Room 205
Friday, March 31: Dress like your principal. Woman;s History Month Show
Week of March 20, 2023
Monday, March 20: Bring a poem to school and share it.
Tuesday, March 21: Hat Day: Wear your favorite hat; S.L.T. Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, March 22: Wacky Wednesday - Wear a mismatched outfit.
Thursday, March 23: Math Night at 5:00pm.
Friday, March 24: Wear a shirt with an animal or animal print on it.
Week of March 13, 2023
Monday, March 13: Sock Day - Wear your favorite socks.
Tuesday, March 14: Pi Day. Wear a shirt with numbers on it!
Wednesday, March 15: Career Day - Have the kids dress for their favorite career. P.T.A. Meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, March 16: Shapes Day - Wear a shirt with shapes on it!
Friday, March 17: Virtual Elementary Awards; St. Patty's Day; Wear Green!
Up Coming:
Thursday, March 23: Family Math Night 5:00 - 7:00
Week of March 6, 2023
Monday, March 6: Picture Day
Tuesday, March 7: Dress like a friend or Thing 1 and 2
Wednesday, March 8: International Women's Day - Wear Pink!
Thursday, March 9: Half Day: Remote - Parent Teacher Conferences; Sock Day- Wear your favorite socks!
Friday, March 10: Pajama Day - Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for PJs and Books at 5:30pm
Week of February 27, 2023
Monday, February 27: Grade 4 Ballroom Bash with P.S. 198 - 10am (Auditorium)
Tuesday, February 28: BHM Showcase - Period 2/3: K to 4; Period 7/8: Grade 5 to 8
Wednesday, March 1: World Compliment Day- Pay someone a compliment and make them smile.
Thursday, March 2: Read Across America Day
Friday, March 3: Picture Day: Grade 5 and 8
Upcoming Events:
Friday March 10: Pajamas with books hosted by the PTA 5:30 - 7:30
Week of February 13, 2023
Respect for All Week:
Monday, February 13: Respect & Diversity - Wear cultural attire; Middle School Awards Assembly - 10:30am (4th period)
Tuesday, February 14: Show Love & Kindness – Wear red, pink or hearts
Wednesday, February 15: Be Respectful & Proud - Wacky Tacky Day
Thursday, February 16: Team Up Against Bullying – Wear a Sport Team Shirt/Jersey
Friday, February 17: Being a friend is no sweat: Wear your sweats.
Basketball Schedule:
Girls Varsity: Away game vs. I.S. 409 on Tuesday
Boys Junior Varsity: Home game vs. I.S. 364 on Wednesday
Boys Varsity: Home game vs. I.S. 207 on Thursday
Week of February 6, 2023
Monday, February 6 - Why is Black History important to you?
Tuesday, February 7 - What poem makes you feel encouraged? SLT Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, February 8 - Bullying Sociodrama Presentation in the aditorium: 4th Grade - 10:00am, 6th Grade:10:50am
Thursday, February 9 - What song makes you feel encouraged?
Friday, February 10 - Who is an unsung hero that you know a lot about?
Saturday, February 11 - Community Wellness Fair (see flyer below)
Basketball Schedule:
Boys Junior Varsity: Away game vs. I.S. 278 on Monday
Boys Varsity: Away game vs. I.S. 278 on Tuesday
Girls Varsity: Home game vs. I.S. 278 on Wednesday
Week of January 30, 2023
Monday, January 30 - Revisit your New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday, January 31 - We are half way through the school year!
Wednesday, February 1 - Zuzu Acrobats Performances at 9am and 10am; World Read Aloud Day; Bring in your favorite book by an African American author
Thursday, February 2 - What makes you unique?
Friday, February 3 - National Heart Day: Wear red.
Week of January 23, 2023
Monday, January 23 - Observance of Chinese New Year - Wear Red!
Tuesday, January 24 - Pre-K Parent Workshop
Wednesday, January 25 - Show and Tell: Bring in an item that is special to you and present to your class.
Thursday, January 26 - Random Acts of Kindness: Try to do at least 10 kind things.
Friday, January 27 - 109 Lion Pride Day: Wear yellow or burgundy to show your school spirit.
Week of January 16, 2023
Monday, January 16 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day
Tuesday, January 17 - UFT Consultation Meeting at 2:50pm; SLT Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, January 18 - PTA meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, January 19 - Thank you Day: Write a letter thanking someone for something they did for you.
Friday, January 20 - Cornell University Parent Workshop
Week of January 9, 2023
Monday, January 9 - Fight for change.
Tuesday, January 10 - Kind Words Day.
Wednesday, January 11 - What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Thursday, January 12 - What is your Dream for the world? P.T.A. Pajamas with Books 5:30 to 7:30pm (Library)
Friday, January 13 - Freedom March.
Week of January 2, 2023
Monday, January 2 - Make your New Year's Resolution.
Tuesday, January 3 - Welcome Back!
Wednesday, January 4 - World Braille Day.
Thursday, January 5 - Throwback Thursday. Share a baby pic with the class!
Friday, January 6 - Shimmer and Shine- Dress to Impress; Wear glitter, sparkle, sequins or bow ties to celebrate the 1st Fun and Fancy Friday of the New Year!
Have a great week!
Week of December 19, 2022
Monday, December 19 - Dress in Green like The Grinch; 8th Grade P.B.I.S. Trip to see Avatar at the UA Theater. UFT Consultation Meeting at 2:40pm
Tuesday, December 20 - Wear Buffalo Check. School Safety Meeting at 1:15pm; School Leadership Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, December 21 - Wear stripes or red and white. Holiday Gift Exchange; P.T.A. Meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, December 22 - Wear blue or white, snowflakes, or anything else that makes you think of winter! Holiday Show - Kindergarten to Grade 4: Period 2 and 3, Grade 5 to 8: Period 7 and 8
Friday, December 23 - Pajama Day. Staff Holiday Brunch.
Week of December 12, 2022
Monday, December 12 - Holiday Bow Day - Wear any bow you want.
Tuesday, December 13- Holiday Sock Day - Wear your favorite holiday socks.
Wednesday, December 14 - Holiday Head Gear - Wear your favorite holiday headgear.
Thursday, December 15 - Plaid Day - Wear any color plaid!
Friday, December 16 - Ugly Sweater Day!
Upcoming Events:
Winter Wonderland Activity: 12/20-12/21
Holiday Show: 12/22/22
Gingerbread House Making: 12/23/22
Week of December 5, 2022
Monday, December 5 - International Volunteer Day
Tuesday, December 6 - Continue to donate items for the Ginger Bread House Making activity on 12/23/22
Wednesday, December 7 - Middle School Student Perception Survey; P.T.A. Ornament Sale begins
Thursday, December 8 - Happy Thursday!
Friday, December 9 - Wear Red, Green or Black
Upcoming Events:
Winter Wonderland Activity: 12/20-12/21
Holiday Show: 12/22/22
Gingerbread House Making: 12/23/22
Week of November 28, 2022
Monday, November 28 - Have your class share things that they are thankful for;
Tuesday, November 29 - National Giveback Day - Do something nice for someone; m
Wednesday, November 30 - Share what you like most about autumn.
Thursday, December 1 - 1st day of December
Friday, December 2 - Fun Friday
Upcoming Events:
Winter Wonderland Activity: 12/20-12/21
Holiday Show: 12/22/22
Gingerbread House Making: 12/23/22
Week of November 21, 2022
SPIRIT WEEK !!
Monday, November 21 - Fall Colors Day! Wear fall colors such as yellow, burgundy, brown, orange.
Tuesday, November 22 - Polka Dot Day
Wednesday, November 23 - Look Alike Day (Twin Day); Spelling; Virtual Elementary Awards Assembly; Spelling Bee
Thursday, November 24 - Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 25 - NO SCHOOL
Week of November 14, 2022
Monday, November 14 - Picture Day!
Tuesday, November 15 - S.L.T. Meeting at 4:30pm
Wednesday, November 16 - P.T.A. Meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, November 17 - Last day to donate can goods; SHSAT Exam for 8th Grade students; National Parent Involvement Day
Friday, November 18 - Fun Science Friday!
Saturday, November 19 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
Week of November 7, 2022
Monday, November 7 - Start your day with a grateful heart!
Tuesday, November 8 - Get out and vote! Election Day.
Wednesday, November 9 - National Young Reader Day: Bring in your favorite book.
Thursday, November 10 - Wear camouflage to honor our Veterans.
Friday, November 11 - Fun Friday! NO SCHOOL😀
Upcoming
Wednesday November 16 - PTA Meeting
Week of October 31, 2022
Monday, October 31 - Character Day Parade (Pre-K to 2 Period 2; Grades 3 to 5 Period 6; Grades 6 to 8 Period 7)
Tuesday, November 1 - Healthy Homes Parent Workshop at 6:30pm
Wednesday, November 2 - Respect for All Thanksgiving and Respect Art Contest
Thursday, November 3 - Half-day Dismissal at 11:20am: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 12:20 to 2:20pm and 4:30 to 7:00pm
Friday, November 4 - Fun Friday! Middle School Student Government Meeting at 12:15pm
Week of October 24, 2022
Monday, October 24 - Re-visit your short and long term goals.
Tuesday, October 25 - National Art Day; SLT Meeting in the Library from 6:00 to 8:00pm; Safety Commitee Meeting at 8:45am;
Wednesday, October 26 -Middle School Open House 5:00 to 6:00pm
Thursday, October 27 -
Friday, October 28 - Fun Pink Fridays! Wear pink on this last Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Week of October 17, 2022
Monday, October 17 - Start your daily reading and fill out your reading log!
Tuesday, October 18 - Principal Talk - Grades 4 and 6
Wednesday, October 19 - P.T.A. Election/SLT Selection - Title I Meeting at 6:30pm
Thursday, October 20 - High School Application Night Mandatory 8th Grade Virtual Meeting 6:00pm -7:30pm
Friday, October 21 - Fun Pink Fridays! Wear pink every Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and share the attached flyer with your families.
Week of October 10, 2022
Monday October 10 - School Closed in observance of Italian Heritage and Indigenous People Day
Tuesday, October 11 - NYCDOH Healthy Homes Parent Workshop at 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 12 - Breast Cancer Awareness Walk with P.S. 198 - Wear pink!
Thursday, October 13 - Write a letter to Principal Bertrand about your Superman/Superwoman!
Friday, October 14 - Fun Pink Fridays! Wear pink every Friday in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and share the attached flyer with your families.
Week of October 3, 2022
Wednesday, October 5th - School Closed in observance of Yom Kippur
Week of September 26, 2022
Monday, September 26 - School Closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah
Tuesday, September 27 - School Closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah
Week of September 19, 2022
Monday, September 19 - Goal Setting Day- Set short and long term goals!
Tuesday, September 20 - Principal Talk with Mr. Bertrand will take place throughout the week. Scheduled TBD.
Wednesday, September 21 - P.T.A. Meeting at 6:30pm - CANCELLED WILL BE RESCHEDULED
Thursday, September 22 - Autumn begins; S.L.T. Meeting 6:00pm
Friday, September 23 - Childhood Cancer Awareness Day! Wear Gold to show support; Fun Friday!!
Week of September 12, 2022
Monday, September 12 - Start your habit of daily reading and promote the use of reading logs.
Tuesday, September 13 - Positive Thinking Day
Wednesday, September 14 - Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Bove at 6:00pm. See the attached flyer.
Thursday, September 15 - Hispanic Heritage Month begins
Friday, September 16 - Mexican Independence Day: Fun Fridays begin!!
Week of September 5, 2022
September 8th - First day of school for students.