I.S. 93 RIDGEWOOD

NEWSLETTER - MAY 2023

I.S. 93 RIDGEWOOD DUAL LANGUAGE

Our Spanish-English Dual Language Program is an honors and enrichment program designed to promote our school’s culture of acceptance and pride in being multilingual and multicultural. The program is committed to provide the standards-based academic rigor required for career success in a competitive global society. A variety of activities are provided to parents throughout the year to build a strong family partnership. If you are interested in the program, please reach out to us.
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Monday, May 1, 2023 is National Principals Day!

National School Principals’ Day was established as a way of honoring our nation's school leaders. Since then, it has become a special occasion when schools across the country recognize their principals and thank them for their dedication.

I.S. 93 Ridgewood would like to thank Principal E. Santos for his dedication as Principal since 2007.

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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.

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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

For safety reasons, students enrolled in after-school programs, including Beacon, are not permitted to leave the building to buy snacks. Students must report directly to their after-school program for attendance and accountability at the time of dismissal. Snacks should be brought to school when the school day begins.

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.

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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.

Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council - May 11th @ 9:30am

The meeting will be livestreamed on CPAC's YouTube channel
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

Mother's Day - Sunday, May 14th

We wish all our mothers a Wonderful Mother's Day!

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NYSESLAT Test - May 16th - May 18th

Parents, it is very important to send your children to school on these days.
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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

NYS Performance Science Assessment - May 23 to June 2nd

8th grade students will be taking the NYS Science test Part 1, and Part 2. Please make sure your child attends to school and has a good night sleep. The cafeteria opens at 7:30am.

Memorial Day, May 29th

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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.

The Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health promotes mental health for all New Yorkers

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