I.S. 93 RIDGEWOOD
NEWSLETTER - MAY 2023
I.S. 93 RIDGEWOOD DUAL LANGUAGE

Monday, May 1, 2023 is National Principals Day!
I.S. 93 Ridgewood would like to thank Principal E. Santos for his dedication as Principal since 2007.

NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY
National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 2, 2023.
Since 1984, Teacher Appreciation Week has occurred during the first full week of May each year, with National Teacher Day occurring on the Tuesday of that week. However, this year, Teacher Appreciation Week will be celebrated from May 8, 2023 - May 12, 2023, with National Teacher's Day occurring on May 2, 2023.
Thank you to our teachers for all they you do for our students and for our learning community.

2023 Community and Citywide Education Council Elections
The 32 Community Education Councils and 4 Citywide Education Councils make important decisions about your child’s education.
Meet the candidates running for seats.
Voting ends May 9.
You can vote for 3 candidates.
To vote, use your NYCSA account: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Questions about voting? Join a Q&A session from April 21 to May 9.
For questions about the 2023 elections email us at: elections2023@schools.nyc.gov
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Policy for After-School Programs and Activities
Free eye exam and eye glasses - May 8th
The Eye on Education program will be in our school for the second time to provide a comprehensive no cost eye exams and eyeglasses to students regardless of income level. For more information, please contact the Parent Coordinator.
Latin Dance Classes May 3rd, 10th, 24th, and 31st from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in the school auditorium. Please fill out this google form: https://forms.office.com/r/EPYPq2QPuD | Paper Clay Sculpture - May 18th This event will be on May 18th from 6:00 - 8:00pm in our school building. Please reserve your seat using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/EPYPq2QPuD | Yoga Classes May 15th, 22nd, and June 5th from 6:00 - 8:00pm in our gymnasium. Please reserve your seat using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/EPYPq2QPuD |
Latin Dance Classes
Paper Clay Sculpture - May 18th
Yoga Classes

Talent Show 2023
Tryouts are on May 3rd and May 10th after PM dismissal. Permission slips are in the General Office or see Ms. Trapasso, Room 202.
Rehearsals will be held on May 15th , May 17th and May 22nd after PM dismissal. Permission Slips will be available after May 10th in the General Office.
Talent Show performances will be on May 23rd , May 24th - Periods 2 and 3. May 25th , period 3. Parents are welcome.
MATH STATE TEST The Math State Test will be administered on May 2nd - 4th to 6th and 7th grade. | MP4 Distribution of Progress ReportsThe Marking Period 4 Progress Report distribution date has been changed from May 10 to May 25 due to state testing. | Parent Teacher Conference May 11th MAY Parent Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, May 11th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM. Students will be dismissed at regular dismissal time, 2:20PM. There will be no after-school programs. You may request a conference prior to May 11th. In order for teachers to prepare for conferences, this form will close at 2PM. on Wednesday, May 10th. If you need to reach out to any staff, their emails are located under "Contacts" on is93.org. Link |
MP4 Distribution of Progress Reports
The Marking Period 4 Progress Report distribution date has been changed from May 10 to May 25 due to state testing.
Parent Teacher Conference May 11th
If you need to reach out to any staff, their emails are located under "Contacts" on is93.org.
Link
Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council - May 11th @ 9:30am
CPAC NYC - YouTube
Reminder:
For the purposes of voting on any CPAC business, only the voting members/designee of your district who is eligible to vote shall be seated at the table and/or virtually on Zoom.
May's Theme: Spring Elections!
Agenda*
09:30 - Roll Call
09:35 - CPAC Business & Updates
Agenda T/B/A
Movie Night - May 12th at 4:00pm The PTA presents a Free Movie Night in our school auditorium. Doors will open at 3:30pm. Parents are welcome to attend with their child. If students come alone, we will need the permission slip. | Mother's Day Boutique Sale The PTA will be having the boutique during lunch hours. Prices range from $1 to $10.00 |
Movie Night - May 12th at 4:00pm
Parents are welcome to attend with their child. If students come alone, we will need the permission slip.

NYSESLAT Test - May 16th - May 18th

Soccer Club
The Saturday Soccer Club is coming to an end. With only 3 meetings left, I wanted to take a moment to share how enjoyable it has been for me to work and play with the student-athletes who took the time to come get some exercise, build their soccer skills, and most importantly have some fun. A majority of participants have shown an improvement in their skills and ability to play the game as well as an improvement in their ability to communicate and work together to achieve (or score!) a common goal. The attitude of the Saturday Soccer Club progressed positively as weeks went on. At first, students were not comfortable communicating with each other and might even get down on a fellow teammate if something went wrong for their team. However, more opportunities to play with different teammates helped change the majority of attitudes at our meetings. Presently, there is much more motivational communication amongst the students, as most look to pick someone up who has made a mistake instead of putting them down. Seeing these positive changes, both athletic and social/emotional, has been a delight for me. Thank you everyone who has shared this experience with me. Let’s finish strong in May!
- Mr. Boffoli
SLT Meeting - May 23 at 4:00pm Our School Leadership Team meeting will be meeting in our school building. | Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting - May 23rd Meeting will start at 6:00pm sharp. We'll have the following elections: PTA President , Vice-President , Treasurer, and Secretary Title I Chair and Designee School Leadership Parent Members | Honor Roll Ceremony - May 23rd After the PTA election, we'll have the ceremony for students that are in the: Principal Honor Roll Gold Honor Roll and Silver Honor Roll. Invitations will be provided to the students. Parents, 2 per students, are invited to attend. |
SLT Meeting - May 23 at 4:00pm
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting - May 23rd
PTA
President , Vice-President , Treasurer, and Secretary
Title I Chair and Designee
School Leadership Parent Members
Memorial Day, May 29th
On this date ALL NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS will be closed.
History of Memorial Day
https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history
8th Grade Graduation
Graduation is around the corner for our 8th graders.
Our graduation date is June 26, 2023, from 12:00-3:00 PM.
It will take place at Christ the King H.S. We are very proud of our
8th graders and wish them the best in this next chapter of their lives.
Maria Gucciardino
Assistant Principal
8th Grade
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Meeting Notice for CB5Q BOARD MEETING at 7:30pm on Wednesday, MAY 10th, 2023 in Cafeteria of Christ the King HS, 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue, in Middle Village
This month's Board Meeting will be conducted IN PERSON.
Members of the public can view this meeting livestream in progress, via YouTube, by clicking on this link: https://youtube.com/live/fWrD0dFFrLM.
This link will also be posted on our CB5Q Homepage at www.nyc.gov/qnscb5 so the Board Meeting can be viewed afterward at your convenience. The Agenda is also in our website.
Anyone wishing to address the Board during the Public Forum portion of the meeting is asked to register to speak before the Meeting starts, either by calling the Board Office at (718) 366-1834, or submitting a request via email to qn05@cb.nyc.gov no later than 2pm on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023. Speakers will be limited to 2 or 3 minutes each, depending on the number of speakers.
Face masks are advised at indoor meetings.
All are welcome to attend.
What Is Financial Literacy, and why is so important?
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. When you are financially literate, you have the foundation of a relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning. The earlier you start, the better off you will be, because education is the key to success when it comes to money.
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NASA STEM Engagement
