News and announcements from the Parent-Teacher Organization of Brooklyn's Teunis G. Bergen Elementary School, PS9.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Parents can help at Friday's celebration
Online payment for lunch?
Today's flood—will the chancellor help?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Calling all PS 9 Parents: PTO meeting Tuesday night
PS9 PTO MEETING
TUES OCT 12
6:30 PM in the PS9 Teacher Lounge (Enter on Underhill Ave)
The PS9 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) -- formerly known as the PS9 PTA --
invites and encourages all PS9 parents to attend its monthly meeting tomorrow,
Tuesday, October 12 at 6:30 pm. Please note that CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED!
Come hear about the wide range of initiatives and events planned for the fall --
and learn how you and your family can participate in the strengthening of our
school community. We want to hear your voices, answer your questions, and
engage your support.
Why should you attend? This is your chance to:
-- Hear directly from Principal D'Avilar
-- Learn about upcoming PS9 events and how to help out
-- Get involved in your child's education (e.g., Family Reading and Math
Buddies, Class Parents)
-- Find out how to support PS9's fundraising initiatives
-- Meet other PS9 parents and families
We need your help to make PS9 events and fundraisers successful -- there are
opportunities to volunteer at all levels; if you have an hour to give, or a
special skill to contribute, please let us know!
UPCOMING EVENTS (volunteers needed for all):
* Hispanic Heritage Festival (Friday, Oct 15th)
* Open House Tour (Friday, Oct 15th)
* Silent Auction (Friday, Oct 22nd)
* Character Parade (Friday, Oct 29th)
* Fall Candy Sale
* Election Day Bake Sale (Tuesday, Nov 2nd)
* Picture Day (Monday, Nov 8th and Mon, Nov 15th)
Please note that parents are welcome to stay for the PTO Fundraising
Subcommittee Meeting immediately following the PTO meeting.
We hope to see you tomorrow night. Remember -- child care will be provided!
In partnership,
Your PS9 PTO
Be sure to check out the revived PS9 PTO Blog: http://www.ps9pta.blogspot.com/PS. If you are unable to attend but would like to help, please contact ps9pto AT gmail.com, or one of the following committee heads:
Get PS9 News Online: http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/
Communications Karen Fein Karen.Fein AT gmail.com
Fundraising Fiona Noyes Fionat2 AT hotmail.com
Carol Sheldrake-Hernandez
Carolsheldrake AT gmail.com
Hospitality Maria McGrath (718-783-2268) mariaw AT brooklynmcgrath.net
Lunchroom Tara Rullo tararullo AT mac.com
Library Kiki Dennis kiki AT kikidennis.com
Wellness Jen Chapin jen AT jenchapin.com
Grant Writing Ivana Espinet ivanaespinet AT yahoo.com
The Phone Tree committee is still being organized. For now, please contact: Faye Rimalovski, fayerimalovski AT optonline.net.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
OCTOBER 2010 CALENDAR
10/5/2010: Curriculum Night 6-8pm
10/6/2010: PTO Candy Sale Kick-Off Assembly 12:30pm
10/4/2010: Silent Auction On-line Bidding Begins
10/8/2010: Family Reading & Math Buddies Opening Meeting 8:45am
10/8/2010: Silent Auction Ticket Pre-Sale Ends
10/11/2010: Columbus Day Observed - School Closed
10/12/2010: PTO & Title I Meeting 6:30pm
10/12/2010: Gifted & Talented Application Begins
10/13/2010: Silent Auction Scooter & Helmet Lottery Drawing
10/14/2010: District 13 Middle School Fair @ MS 113 300 Adelphi Street
10/15/2010: Early Childhood Open House 9:00am
10/15/2010: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
10/18/2010: School Leadership Team Meeting 4:00pm
10/21/2010: Class Parent Meeting 9am
10/21/2010: Safety Meeting 9:30am
10/22/2010: Silent Auction at Prospect Park's Picnic House 6pm
10/26/2010: Special Needs Parent Orientation 9am
10/29/2010: Literacy Parade and Harvest Festival
10/29/2010: Candy Sale Monies Due
GETTING TO KNOW YOU IN PRE-K
Please enjoy the full interview of Ms. Johnston by pre-k student Genevieve Snyder. Look for more interviews and grade level highlights in upcoming issues of the PTO newsletter, YOUR 9 NEWS.
Genevieve: Are you excited about your birthday?
Ms. Johnston: Yes, my birthday is in July, and I usually have a swimming party.
Genevieve: Are you a queen?
Ms. Johnston: No, I’m a teacher!
Genevieve: What are you going to be for Halloween?
Ms. Johnston: Well, last year I was Stellaluna. I haven’t made up my mind yet for this year. But can I tell you about what I usually do for Halloween? I fly home to Minnesota, where all the houses are so far apart that you can’t walk from house to house to trick or treat. So we hook up a wagon to a tractor, and we put hay in the wagon, and we sit on the wagon and we pull up the wagon to each house to go trick or treating!
Genevieve: Do you have a princess costume?
Ms. Johnston: No.
Genevieve: Do you have an Ariel costume?
Ms. Johnston: No, but my 5-year old niece just got one.
Genevieve: Do you like to jump rope?
Ms. Johnston: Yes, if it’s outside. I love to do anything outside. I like doing things like climbing trees, going on hikes, sledding, and having snowball fights.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The P.T.O. Starts Blogging Again
If you have questions or suggestions, or would like to help the P.T.O. communications committee, please contact us at tararullo AT mac.com.
Art classes, 2010-2011
We will update this post once we find out when the classes will start, how frequently they will occur, and how parents might help.
-Kirby Pulver and Matt Fleischer-Black
Ms. D'Avilar's 3 goals for 2010-2011
1. Continuation of the school-wide enrichment program.
2. Staffing and opening the library by the middle of November 2010.
3. To increase parent involvement by 100 percent.
What parents can do to meet these goals:
1. ENRICHMENT: The administration will soon send out a link and ID for a website that offers a Renzulli assessment of each student's interests and learning style. (Want a sense? Look here.) You may also volunteer to help with Friday enrichment classes. To learn more about the enrichment program, read the bulletin board in the hallway to the right of the main office.
2. LIBRARY: Volunteer for the PTO's library committee.
(Send email to: kiki AT kikidennis.org)
3. INVOLVEMENT: Get involved, of course!
-Kirby Pulver
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Election Day Bake Sale!
PS9 PTA
BAKED/HOT FOOD SALE
ELECTION DAY
TUESDAY
NOVEMBER 3, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Once again it’s that time of year for one of our biggest fundraising event.
We are asking for your support in helping us to make it one of the best that it has ever been. To make this happen WE will NEED Parents/Guardians to donate Non-Perishable/ Perishable Items and/or volunteer their time in order to make this a success. Below you will find a list of items of which you can select from to donate.
MY REMINDER
I will be donating ________________ on this day.
I will volunteer time for the ___________ shift on this day.
PS9 PTA ELECTION DAY BAKED/HOT FOOD SALE
Please check off items, complete the shift schedule on the bottom and return to the P.T.A by Monday November 2, 2009.
Donation List
------ Juice Packs (Individual) ----- Apples
------ Canned Soda ----- Bananas
------ Cases of Bottled Water ----- Grapes
------ Bags of Ice ----- Oranges
------ Milk (Whole, Half/Half) ----- Yogurt/ Go-Gurt
------ Tea (Variety pack) ----- Baked Goods (Muffins, Cakes,
------ Coffee (Fresh/Instant, Caffeinated/Decaffeinated) Cookies, Cupcakes, Brownies)
------ Hot Chocolate/Coca ----- Bagels (Variety)
------ Coffee Creamer ----- Other: Please specify_____________
Dishes
Please circle choice for dishes with more than one selection. (i.e.: Chicken)
----- Baked Mac & Cheese ----- Rice (White, Yellow, Rice & Beans)
----- Baked Zetti ----- Tri-Pasta Salad
----- Lasagna ----- Veggies (Mixed, Green Beans)
----- Chicken (Baked, Fried, Curry, Stewed) ----- Garden Salad
-----Beef (Stew, Pepper Steak) ----- Cabbage
----- Potato Salad ----- Hot Dogs /w buns (Beef, Chicken,
Condiments
----- Cream Cheese ----- Foam Plates
----- Butter/ Jelly ----- Cups
----- Sugar ----- Napkins
----- Salt/Pepper ----- Plastic Forks, Spoons ,knives
----- Salad Dressing ----- Aluminum Foil
----- Ketchup, Mustard ----- Straws
----- Mayonnaise, Hot Sauce ----- Plastic Gloves (For Serving Food)
Shift Schedule: 7-9am, 9-11am, 11-1pm, 1-3pm, 3-5pm, 5-7pm, 7-9pm
I ________________, parent of ________________,
class___________ will volunteer for the _________ shift. My contact # is ___________________.
Gifted and Talented Testing! Deadlines are near!
Gifted & Talented Admissions Update for October 16, 2009
Information Sessions
Reminder: Information sessions about G&T admissions for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade will be held in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan next week. Information session dates and locations are listed below and on the DOE website.
G&T Testing
If you’re interested in having your child attend an elementary school G&T program, you must complete a “Request for Testing” form. The forms are available at elementary schools, Borough Enrollment Offices and on the DOE website. You can complete and submit the form online or you can submit a paper copy to your child’s school (or local Borough Enrollment Office if your child attends private school). The deadline to submit a Request for Testing form is Friday, November 6.
G&T Handbooks
Gifted & Talented handbooks with practice tests and program guidelines are available at elementary schools, Borough Enrollment Offices and on the DOE website. For more information about the G&T admissions process for elementary school grades, you can visit the DOE website or call (212) 374-4948.
Elementary School Enrollment Team
ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov
Middle School Choice Calendar 2009-10
| Activity | |
| Week of | Directories and Request For Testing Forms Distributed to Families |
| | District Middle School Fairs & School-Based Open Houses |
| | Deadline for Families to Return Request for Testing for Academically Enriched Programs (Districts 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, and 30) |
| November 2009 | Middle School Applications Distributed to Families |
| | Middle School OLSAT Testing for Academically Enriched Programs |
| | Deadline for Families to |
| | District 21/Mark Twain Middle School Talent Testing |
| February 2010 - March 2010 | Student Interviews and Testing at Selected Middle Schools |
| May 2010* specific dates forthcoming | Decision Letters Distributed to Families |
| June 2010* specific dates forthcoming | Appeal Decision Letters Distributed to Families |
| | |
Gifted and Talented for Elementary
for APPLICANTS who were BORN in 2005, 2004, 2003 & 2002,
i.e. for K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade placement in the 2010 - 2011 school year
October 7, 2009 Gifted & Talented Test Information and Program Guidelines handbooks available online
October 7 –
The deadline to submit a Request for Testing (RFT) form to test your child for a Gifted & Talented Program is FRIDAY,
Public School Parents: The Request for Testing (RFT) Form and practice OLSAT are available online or at your child’s school. Completed forms must be submitted online or to your child’s school.
Test Materials available
Gifted & Talented Test Information and Program Guidelines handbooks available at schools, which includes RFT form and OLSAT practice test
OLSAT/BSRA testing at school sites for public school students
Saturday, October 10, 2009
WHEN:
FRIDAY OCTOBER 23, 2009 FROM 6:00PM TO 10:00PM
WHERE:
PROSPECT PARK PICNIC HOUSE
WHO:
BROOKLYN CONSERVATORY
BROOKLYN MUSEUM
DKNY
IKEA
PARENTS ARTWORK
STUDENTS ARTWORK
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
MUSIC FOR AARDVARKS
UNNAMEABLE BOOKS
...AND MANY MORE
Monday, October 5, 2009
S 9 P2009-2010 School Calendar
The Teunis G. Bergen Public School 9
Annual School Events Calendar 2009-2010
September
07 Labor Day- School Closed
08 All teachers/staff report
Professional Development Day for all staff
09 Registration begins for new students 9:00 am
09 All students return (8:40 am)
First Day Celebration&Parent Orientation 8:40-10:30am
½ Day for Kindergarten (dismissal @ 12 pm)
2 hr Day for Pre-Kindergarten (10am-12:00pm)
10 ½ Day for Kindergarten (dismissal @ 12 pm)
2 hr Day for Pre-Kindergarten (10am-12:00pm)
11 2 hr Day for Pre-Kindergarten (10am-12:00pm)
14 Kid’s Orbit After School Program Begins
15 PTA Election Day Breakfast Fund Raiser
15 PTA Opening Meeting 6:30 pm
21 School Leadership Team Opening Meeting 4:00 pm
22 New Family Tea 5:30-7:00 pm
25 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
25 Class Parent Opening Meeting 9:00 am
28 Yom Kippur – School Closed
30 English Language Learners Parent Orientation8:45am *
* Community Education Council (CEC) at 6:30 pm
October
02 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
05 Pre-K Non-Attendance Day
06 Curriculum Night 6:30-8:00 pm
06 Grade 5 Parent Orientation 5:30 pm
12 Columbus Day Observed - School Closed
13 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
16 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
16 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
19 School Leadership Team Meeting
23 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
23 Class Parent Meeting 9:00 am
23 Silent Auction Fundraiser at Picnic House
27 Special Needs Students Parent Orientation
30 Literacy Storybook Parade/Harvest Festival
30 Library/Media Center Ribbon
Cutting Ceremony 9:15am
* After-School Enrichment Academy Begins
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
* Fall Candy Sale Kick-Off / Sale Begins School-wide
* Candy Sale Fund Raiser Ends–All Monies Due
November
03 Election Day- School Closed
03 PTA Election Day Food Sale Fund Raiser
06 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
November continued…
* PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
9-13 Open School Week / Scholastic Book Fair
10 Parent/Teacher Conference 1:00-3:00 & 5:30-8:00pm
11 Veteran’s Day Observed – School Closed
16 GRADE 5 NYS Social Studies Exam Part I
16 School Leadership Team Meeting
17 GRADE 5 NYS Social Studies Exam Part II
18 Parent Workshop: “How to Prepare for the ELA Test
at Home” 8:45 am
18 Family Math Night 6:30 pm
19 Class Parent Meeting 9:00 am
20 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
20 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
20 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
26/27 Thanksgiving Recess- School Closed
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
* UFT Dial-A-Teacher Parent Workshop
December
01 Annual Can Food Drive Begins
04 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
08 Parent Reading Workshop – 8:45am & 6:30pm
08 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
11 Pre-K Non-Attendance Day
14 School Leadership Team Meeting
18 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
18 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
18 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
18 Annual Can Food Drive Ends
21 Winter Holiday Festival
Pre-K & Kindergarten 9:15am
Grade 1 & 2 12:30pm
22 Winter Holiday Festival Grades 3, 4 & 5
24 Winter Recess begins - School Closed
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
* Holiday Craft Fair 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
January 2010
01 New Year’s Day- School Closed
04 School Reopens 8:40 am
08 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
11 School Leadership Team Meeting
12 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
15 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
15 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
18 Dr. King’s Birthday Observed – School Closed
22 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
29 Class Parent Meeting 8:40am
The Teunis G. Bergen Public School 9
Annual School Events Calendar 2009-2010
February 2010
05 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
08 School Leadership Team Meeting
09 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
12 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
12 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
15-19 Mid-winter Recess – School Closed
22 School Reopens 8:40 am
25 Black History Month Program Pre-K & Kindergarten
26 Black History Month Program Grades 1 & 2 9:15am
3rd–5th Grade 12:30pm
26 Staff Multicultural Luncheon
* CEC Meeting 6:30 pm
March
02 Read Across America Day - Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Celebration (Pre-K - Grade 2)
05 Pre-K Non-Attendance Day
09 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
12 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
15 School Leadership Team Meeting
15-19 Scholastic School-Wide Book Fair
16 Parent/Teacher Conference 1:00-3:00 & 5:30-8:00 pm
19 New Teacher’s Breakfast 7:30 am
19 Early Childhood Tour 9:00-10:00 am
23 Family Board Game Night 5:30-7:30 pm
26 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
26 Class Parent Meeting 9:00am
29 Spring Recess Begins- School Closed
* CEC Meeting at PS9 6:30 pm
April
06 Spring Recess Ends - School Closed
07 ALL Students Return 8:40 am
12 School Leadership Team Meeting
13 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
16 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
22 Pajama Reading Party (grades 3, 4 & 5) 5:30-7:00pm
23 Pre-K Non-Attendance Day
23 ELA Pep Rally 1:30 pm (Grades 3, 4 & 5)
26-28 NYS ELA Test Grades 3-5
26 “What’s Math Got to Do With It?” Begins
29 Poetry Slam at “The Bergen CafĂ©”
Grades 1&2 9:15 am/Grades 3,4&5 1:30pm
30 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
May
04 Math Pep Rally 1:30 pm (grades 3, 4 & 5)
05-07 NYS Math Test Grades 3-5
10 School Leadership Team Meeting
11 PTA Monthly Meeting 6:30 pm
14 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
15 “A Taste of Prospect Heights” 12:00 pm
18 Pajama Reading Night (Pre-K-2) 4:30-6:00pm
24 NYS Science Performance Test begins Grade4
27 Gifted and Talented Open House
28 Family Reading/Math Buddies 8:40 am
31 Memorial Day Observed–School Closed
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
June
01 Field Day Grades 1 & 2 9:15 am
02 Field Day Grades 3, 4 &5 9:15 am
03 NYS Science Performance Test Ends Grade4
04 Open House for New Admits 9:00 am
05 “Real Men Read” 9:00am-2:00pm
07 NYS Science Written Test Grade 4
08 Clerical Half Day–Students Dismissed 12pm
08 Student Award Assembly Grades K&1 9:15am
09 Student Award Assemblies:
Grades 2,3&4 9:15am Grade 5 12:30pm
10 Chancellor’s Conf. Day - School Closed
11 Pre-K & Kindergarten Family Day
14 School Leadership Team Meeting
15 Pre-K Promotional Exercise 9:30 am
16 Kindergarten Promotional Exercise 9:30 am
17 Clerical Half Day–Students Dismissed 12pm
18 Grade 5 Promotional Exercise 9:30 am
18 Grade 5 Social 5:30 pm
23 “Meet Next Year’s Grade Team of Teachers Day”
28 Last Day of School Students dismissed at 12pm
* Ms. Lopez’ Class Play
* PTA Meeting/Annual Election 6:30 pm
* Grade 5 Senior Trip
* CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
* Dates to be announced
** Please note: This calendar represents a majority of the activities planned for school year 2009-2010. At the beginning of each month, you will receive our school’s “monthly activity calendar” which will provide additional information.
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