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Tello's Green Farm Egg Delivery
Please pick up your egg orders between 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM in room 116
Diversity Committee Meeting: 5:00 PM, Room 103 ~New Members Welcome!
PTA Executive Board Meeting: 6:30 PM, Room 232
Tuesday, February 7
Deadline for Auction Donations
Please contact Maura Sheehy at mauras@verizon.net or Donna Kelley at bdekelly@gmail.com if you have a donation.
Wednesday, February 8
Parent Book Club: 8:40 AM, Room 116
Thursday, February 9
Meditation led by PS 29 parent Stephen Park: 8:40 AM, Room 116
School Safety Meeting: 9:30 AM, Room 407
School Leadership Team Meeting: 6:00 PM, Room 232
Friday, February 10
The Cast (5th Grade Play Practice): 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium
PS 29 Gala & Silent Auction: 7:00 PM, The Invisible Dog ~ Go to http://bit.ly/PS29Bid to bid online and purchase tickets!
Looking Ahead...
PTA Meeting: February 16
Brown Bag Lunches
A big thanks to Dr. Bazan, who facilitated a Brown Bag Lunch for a group of 4th & 5th graders on Friday about the Amazing Eye!
We are still scheduling Brown Bag Lunch dates, so please contact Emily at ps29pc@gmail.com or by phone at 718-330-9277, ext 1031 if you have a talent, passion, job or interest that you would like to share with children!
School Lunch Menu:
As a reminder: You can add to & check your lunch money balance online at www.MyLunchMoney.com
Monday: Cheesy Lasagna Roll-up w/ Tomato Sauce; Zucchini, Corn & Basil Stew; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Tuesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich; Potato Salad; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Wednesday: Mediterranean Chicken; Whole Grain Pasta w/ Tomato Sauce; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Thursday: Vegetarian Chili; Baked Scoops; Roasted Corn; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Friday: Whole Wheat Bagel Pizza; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
School Breakfast Menu:
As a reminder: SchoolFood offers free breakfast for all students in our cafeteria 7:30-8:30 AM.
Monday: Breakfast Sausage Roll; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Tuesday: Egg Omelet w/ Turkey Canadian Bacon; Bagel; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Wednesday: Carrot Bread; Mozzarella String Cheese; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Thursday: Pancakes w/ syrup; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Friday: Muffins served w/ Jelly; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Sign Up to be a Lunchtime Volunteer:
Kindergarten lunch/recess is 11:20-12:20pm & 1st-5th Grade is 12:20-1:20pm
Sign up at ps29brooklyn.org - Questions? Email ps29crew@gmail.com
Olive Oil donations needed on a rolling basis all year long. SchoolFood accepts Trader Joe and Whole Foods-brand oils. Please drop off to either Nick in the kitchen or Emily in room 103. Thank you!
CALLING ALL BAKERS! PS 29's Hospitality Committee is looking for volunteers who want to BAKE on an ongoing basis. Please email Millicent Robertson (millicentlrobertson@gmail.com) or Randi Song (randi@halfpintcitizens.com) if you are interested in being a much needed BAKER for one of these upcoming dates and beyond!
Upcoming Baking Needs:
Monday, February 6th: Professional Development for PS 29 Staff/Teachers: snacks for ~45 people
Friday, March 2nd: Post-Families as Learning Partners breakfast snacks to accompany coffee for parents
PS29+ Announcement: Join us for Winter Camp, February 20th-24th, 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM, with extended care until 6:00 PM
Enroll your child(ren) in camp for the February break. It's convenient and fun! You can register for one day or for all five by logging into the PS29+ Portal, which you can access through the PS 29 website: ps29brooklyn.org/ps29plus
Questions? Email ps29plus@gmail.com
Community Announcement: Summer Camp and After-School Expo: Saturday, February 4, 2:00-5:00 PM at PS 321 (180 Seventh Ave - in Park Slope)
Come explore multiple programs for kids of all ages, meet face to face with administrators to find out what's best for your kids, take advantage of early bird discounts and start making your summer plans.
Entrance is free and open to everyone. For more information, visit http://ps321summerexpo.wordpress.com
Community Announcement: Winter Jam, A free winter sports festival for all ages: Saturday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Prospect Park (Long Meadow by the Picnic House; enter at 3rd St & Prospect Park West)
Equipment provided at no cost, or bring your own and enjoy the terrain. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks
Kane Street Block Association Announcement: The Kane Street Block Association is meeting with Community Liaison officer Paul Grudzinski of 76th Pct and Chris Hrones of DOT to discuss traffic calming speed bumps in the PS 29 area.
Concerned parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Questions? Please email Maureen Hogan at Maureen.hogan@elliman.com
PS 29 Auction Announcement: One of our auction donors has offered PS 29 families a discount code for their hit off-broadway show, \"The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things\" a magic show for the whole family.
Go to www.broadwayoffers.com to order tickets and use discount code: AMPROMO5. Valid on all weekend performances, now through March 10th. Flyers containing the code are in the school lobby. MMC Theater, 248 60th St (Btwn Amsterdam & West End).
http://theamazingmax.com/
PS 29 PTA Announcement: Purchase Tickets for the New York International Children's Film Festival, and Raise Money for Our School!
For every general admission film ticket you purchase through www.gkids.com, $4 is donated to our school! Screenings are likely to sell out, so be sure to purchase your tickets soon; just follow these simple steps:
1. Go to www.gkids.com
2. Click on 'Tickets'
3. Pull down our school from the 'Select My School' Menu (IMPORTANT!)
4. Purchase tickets
Enjoy the festival!
PS 29 PTA Announcement: Thanks to Lisa Shapiro for researching, we have opened up a new fundraising account with Lovable Labels!
Don't spend this year digging through the lost and found pile! Lovable Labels helps your kids \"stuff\" come back home!
20% of every order will support our school programs! Place your order online at www.PS29.lovablelabels.ca
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PS 29's PTA is on Facebook! LIKE us at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Parents-and-Teachers-Association-of-PS-29-Inc/215637607188
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If you would like to have your child sit for the Photo Re-take session this coming Tuesday, please fill out the photo day form that was backpacked home this week (extra copies are available in the main office) and return it to your child's teacher along with your original photo package by Monday at the latest! (As a reminder: please be sure to take out the Class Photo, that's yours to keep)
Our 5th grade group photo will also be taken on Tuesday.
If you need further information or have any questions, please contact Paula Heitman at paulaheitman@hotmail.com
Monday, January 30
Tuesday, January 31
School Photo Re-take Day
Wednesday, February 1
Arts Committee Meeting: 8:40 AM, Room 318 ~ New Members Welcome
Thursday, February 2
Meditation led by PS 29 parent Stephen Park: 8:40 AM, Room 116
Friday, February 3
Families as Learning Partners: 8:40 AM, in your child's classroom
Join the PTA afterwards for coffee in the Baltic St-side Outer Cafe ~9:15 AM
The Cast (5th Grade Play Practice): 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium
Looking Ahead...
PS 29 Gala & Auction: Friday, February 10 ~ Online bidding and tickets can be purchased at http://bit.ly/PS29Bid
Kindergarten 2012-2013 Registration Reminder
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2012, and are currently in our Pre-Kindergarten class, please bring 2 updated proofs of address to Roseanne (room 116) and fill out your Kindergarten application.
For children who are new to PS 29, please bring 2 proofs of address, an original birth certificate or passport, and immunization record to Maureen in the main office to begin your application process.
Pre-Kindergarten 2012-2013 Registration
The Pre-Kindergarten application period will begin on March 5th and end April 6th. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten must be submitted directly with the Department of Education (by mail or online) during these dates. For more information about Pre-Kindergarten registration, please visit schools.nyc.gov
Brown Bag Lunch Facilitators Needed!
A Brown Bag Lunch is when students (K-5th grade) are given the opportunity to enjoy their lunches in a classroom while learning from a special guest speaker - ranging from community volunteers to parents and teachers. If you have a talent, passion, job or interest that you would like to share with children, please contact Emily at ps29pc@gmail.com or by phone at 718-330-9277, ext 1031
School Lunch Menu:
As a reminder: You can add to & check your lunch money balance online at www.MyLunchMoney.com
Monday: Baked Ziti w/ Tomato Sauce; Roasted Cauliflower; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Tuesday: Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich; Cole Slaw; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Wednesday: Chicken Sabroso; Spanish Rice; Spinach w/ Black Eyed Peas; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Thursday: Southwest Burrito; Sofrito Brown Rice or Wrap; Roasted Corn; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Friday: Flat Bread Pizza w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
School Breakfast Menu:
As a reminder: SchoolFood offers free breakfast for all students in our cafeteria 7:30-8:30 AM.
Monday: Whole Grain Blueberry Loaf; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Tuesday: Fluffy Egg Omelet w/ Melted Cheese in a Whole Wheat English Muffin; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Wednesday: NY Style Bagels; Cream Cheese and Spreads; Fruit Yogurt; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Thursday: Waffles w/ Syrup; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Friday: Buttermilk Biscuits w/ Jelly; Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage Patty; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Sign Up to be a Lunchtime Volunteer:
Kindergarten lunch/recess is 11:20-12:20pm & 1st-5th Grade is 12:20-1:20pm
Sign up at ps29brooklyn.org - Questions? Email ps29crew@gmail.com
Olive Oil donations needed on a rolling basis all year long. SchoolFood accepts Trader Joe and Whole Foods-brand oils. Please drop off to either Nick in the kitchen or Emily in room 103. Thank you!
Community Announcement: NY Family Camp Fair: Sunday, January 29 in Park Slope at Union Temple (17 Eastern Pkwy), 12:00-3:00 PM
Meet dozens of different camp directors from local Day Camps and Sleep-Away Camps from across the region. Great for children ages 3 to 17.
Pre-Register at www.newyorkfamilycamps.com ~ for more information on summer camps, visit: www.therightcamp.com
Community Announcement: Winter Jam, A free winter sports festival for all ages: Saturday, February 4, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Prospect Park (Long Meadow by the Picnic House; enter at 3rd St & Prospect Park West)
Equipment provided at no cost, or bring your own and enjoy the terrain.
For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks
PS 29 GALA & AUCTION: Friday, February 10th at The Invisible Dog ~ Go to http://bit.ly/PS29Bid to start bidding and purchase tickets!
All donations must be in by February 7th. If you have a donation please contact Maura Sheehy at mauras@verizon.net or Donna Kelley at bdekelly@gmail.com. If you have an idea for an event sponsor or wish to be a sponsor, please contact Maura.
One of our auction donors has offered PS 29 families a discount code for their hit off-broadway show, \"The Amazing Max and The Box of Interesting Things\" a magic show for the whole family.
Go to www.broadwayoffers.com to order tickets and use discount code: AMPROMO5. Valid on all weekend performances, now through March 10th. Flyers containing the code are in the school lobby. MMC Theater, 248 60th St (Btwn Amsterdam & West End).
http://theamazingmax.com/
PS 29's PTA is on Facebook! LIKE us at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Parents-and-Teachers-Association-of-PS-29-Inc/215637607188
PS29+ Announcement: Join us for Winter Camp, February 20th-24th, 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM, with extended care until 6:00 PM
Enroll your child(ren) in camp for the February break. It's convenient and fun! You can register for one day or for all five by logging into the PS29+ Portal - which you can access through the PS 29 website: ps29brooklyn.org/ps29plus
Questions? Email ps29plus@gmail.com
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If you would like to have your child sit for the Photo Re-Take session on Tuesday, January 31st, simply fill out the form being backpacked home today and return it to your child's teacher along with your original photo package by Friday, January 27th, and they can have their photo taken again.
(But be sure to take out the Class Photo, that is yours to keep.)
5th graders will also be having their class photo taken on Tuesday.
If you need further information or have any questions, please email Paula at paulaheitman@hotmail.com
Happy Smiles!
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EMERGENCY KIDS CLUB POLICIES
Effective January 23, 2012
Emergency Kids Club (EKC) is available to PS29+ registered families as well as guest families. Coverage is offered in three different sessions:
Early Session (3:00 – 4:30pm)
Late Session (4:30 – 6:00pm)*
Both Sessions (3:00 – 6:00pm)
Registration
We encourage all families who plan to use Emergency Kids Club this term to register online and set up a family account.
• If you have not yet registered, visit ps29brooklyn.org/ps29plus and click Register Now.
• Choose Pre-register Only and proceed to the registration page.
• You will need to enter credit card or bank draft information, but you will not be charged until you
actually use Emergency Kids Club. There is no fee for Pre-registration.
Notification
• For advance notification (at least 24 hours in advance), email ps29plus@gmail.com with your child's
name and classroom and which sessions are needed. When possible, advance notification helps us
plan staffing and snacks, and ensures that the teacher knows that your child will be attending Kids
Club that day.
• For same day notification, you must call the main office 718-330-9277 before 2:45pm.
Fees
• EKC fees for registered families will be posted and charged automatically each week based on
attendance, saving you (and us) time!
• EKC fees for guest families are due at pick up and must be paid in cash (exact change only) or by
check (payable to PS29 PTA). Ms. Colon will provide a receipt for all payments. Guest fees are
slightly higher to cover the additional administrative expenses.
Emergency Kids Club Fees
REGISTERED Families (fee charged to account weekly)
EKC Early Session Only (3:00 – 4:30pm) First Child: $15.00 Sibling(s): $11.25
EKC Late Session Only (4:30 – 6:00pm)* First Child: $15.00 Sibling(s): $11.25
EKC Both Sessions (3:00 – 6:00pm) First Child: $30.00 Sibling(s) $22.50
GUEST Families (fees due at pick up, cash or check only)
EKC Early Session Only (3:00 – 4:30pm) First Child: $16.00 Sibling(s): $12.00
EKC Late Session Only (4:30 – 6:00pm)* First Child: $16.00 Sibling(s): $12.00
EKC Both Sessions (3:00 – 6:00pm) First Child: $32.00 Sibling(s): $24.00
*To extend coverage after a Course or regularly scheduled Early Session
Questions? Email ps29plus@gmail.com
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bodyEl.innerHTML = "A big THANKS to all of our volunteers who led tours for prospective PS 29 parents this morning! We had over 240 visitors, and wouldn't have been able to do it without you!
Monday, January 23
Tello's Green Farm Egg Delivery
Please pick up your egg orders between 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM in room 116
Tuesday, January 24
Wednesday, January 25
School Quality Review
Thursday, January 26
School Quality Review
Meditation led by PS 29 parent Stephen Park: 8:40 AM, Room 116
PS 29 Winter Concert & Art Gallery, Featuring PS 29's Chorus and Band: 6:30 PM, Auditorium
Friday, January 27
Pre-Kindergarten Non-Attendance Day
Food & Farming Committee Meeting: 8:00 AM, Room 410 ~New Members Welcome! We will also be discussing plans for PS 29's annual Super Science Saturday!
The Cast (5th Grade Play Practice): 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium
Looking Ahead...
School Photo Retakes: Tuesday, January 31
Arts Committee Meeting: Wednesday, February 1
Families as 4R's Partners: Friday, February 3
Brown Bag Lunch Facilitators Needed for February and March!
A Brown Bag Lunch is when students (K-5th grade) are given the opportunity to enjoy their lunches in a classroom while learning from a special guest speaker - ranging from community volunteers to parents and teachers. If you have a talent, passion, job or interest that you would like to share with children, please contact Emily at ps29pc@gmail.com or by phone at 718-330-9277, ext 1031
School Lunch Menu:
As a reminder: You can add to & check your lunch money balance online at www.MyLunchMoney.com
Monday: Rachel Ray's Yum-O Mac & Trees; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Tuesday: Hot Turkey & Cheese Sandwich; Potato Salad; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Wednesday: Asian Roasted Chicken; Vegetable Fried Rice; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Thursday: Black Bean & Cheddar Cheese Quesadilla; Roasted Corn; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Friday: Whole Wheat Bagel Pizza; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
School Breakfast Menu:
As a reminder: SchoolFood offers free breakfast for all students in our cafeteria 7:30-8:30 AM.
Monday: Breakfast Sausage Roll; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Tuesday: Fluffy Egg Omelet w/ Turkey Canadian Bacon in a NY style Bagel; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Wednesday: Sunrise Corn Wedge; Mozzarella String Cheese; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Thursday: French Toast w/ syrup; Warm Peach Topping; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Friday: Assorted Baked Muffins w/ Jelly; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Sign Up to be a Lunchtime Volunteer:
Kindergarten lunch/recess is 11:20-12:20pm & 1st-5th Grade is 12:20-1:20pm
Sign up at ps29brooklyn.org - Questions? Email ps29crew@gmail.com
Olive Oil donations needed on a rolling basis all year long. SchoolFood accepts Trader Joe and Whole Foods-brand oils. Please drop off to either Nick in the kitchen or Emily in room 103. Thank you!
CALLING ALL BAKERS! PS 29's Hospitality Committee is looking for volunteers who want to BAKE on an ongoing basis. Please email Millicent Robertson (millicentlrobertson@gmail.com) or Randi Song (randi@halfpintcitizens.com) if you are interested in being a much needed BAKER for one of these upcoming dates and beyond!
Upcoming Baking Needs:
Friday, February 3rd: After FALP Coffee & Breakfast snacks
Monday, February 6th: Professional Development for PS 29 Staff/Teachers: snacks for ~45 people
PS 29 GALA & AUCTION: Friday, February 10th at The Invisible Dog ~ Tickets available for purchase HERE
The Silent Auction has begun! Go to: http://bit.ly/PS29Bid to start bidding!
And please keep on donating items! We need WAY more than we've got so far for this to be the success we need it to be!
If you have a donation idea or wish to help, contact Maura Sheehy at mauras@verizon.net or Donna Kelley at bdekelly@gmail.com.
If you are available to help at the auction/party on February 10th, please contact Jodi Leone at jodi.leone@gmail.com
PS 29 Parent Recommended: Family Event at Cora Studio: Saturday, January 28 at 201 Richards St (Buzzer 15)
Join us for a day of performances and fun events for children and adults! For instance, Photobucket Master storytellers Robin Bady and Shannon Hummel invite kids of all ages to settle in for of yummy baked treats and memorable stories passed down for generations; talented dancers of Cora Dance will be sharing a little of what they do; and Photobucket Danceable covers at Rocky Sullivans
Admission is by donation: $15 per event (or pay what you can) OR buy a weekend pass for $60 and come to everything!
Community Announcement: French Classes for Adults: Starts February 7th - at PS 58
Classes available at beginner (level 1 & 2), intermediate, and advanced levels.
Classes are taught by: Ria Aichour, a native French speaker from Paris, a French educator and camp director with over 10 years of teaching experience - and Val Berisha, also from Paris, with extensive experience teaching French as a second language.
To pre-enroll, email Ria with your name and class level at registration@bonjourny.com
Community Announcement: Big Movies for Little Kids 2012 Film Festival: Citywide Call for Submissions of Short Films
*Students 18 and younger enrolled in NYC are eligible
*A film less than 4 minutes long, appropriate for an audience of 2-10 year olds. Films must be submitted in DVD format. One film submission per student or group.
*Films chosen will be screened at Cobble Hill Cinemas at the season finale of Big Movies for Little Kids on June 4th, at 4pm & 3 grand-prize winnters will be selected by the children in the audience and will be screened at the Big Movies/Rooftop Films Drive-In Outdoor Movie Night in mid-June
*All DVD entries must be postmarked by May 15th - there is no entry fee.
Questions? email bigmoviesforlittlekids@gmail.com
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Monday, January 16th
Last chance to register for a day of Winter fun!
• Available to all Pre-K through 5th grade students
• Camp runs from 8:40am to 3:00pm
• After school care is available from 3:00pm to 4:30pm or from 3:00pm to 6:00pm
• Families must register online or contact us at ps29plus@gmail.com by 6:00pm, January 13th.
ENROLL OR REGISTER ONLINE AT
http://www.ps29brooklyn.org/mlk-day-camp
Questions? Email ps29plus@gmail.com
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PS 29's Brooklyn Aviator's Hockey Night: 5:00 PM, Floyd Bennett Field (3159 Flatbush Ave)
Thank you everyone who supported our PTA fundraiser, and bought tickets to see the Brooklyn Aviators! As a reminder, we will not be distributing tickets, but instead your name will be placed on a list at the Aviators Game.
Questions? Email Heidi Amato (heidi@aviatorsports.com) or Winnie Fischer (vfischer1@verizon.net)
Monday, January 16
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day, NO SCHOOL
PS 29+ Camp available for registered students: 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM, with extended care until 6:00 PM
Please email ps29plus@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Tuesday, January 17
PS 29+ Winter Session Courses Begin
Wednesday, January 18
Developing Sibling Harmony Parents Workshop with Roseann Giglio & Tina Strafaci: 8:40 AM, Room 116
Thursday, January 19
Meditation led by PS 29 parent Stephen Park: 8:40 AM, Room 116
School Safety Meeting: 10:30 AM, Room 407
PTA Meeting: 7:00 PM, Auditorium ~ childcare with pizza will be available
Friday, January 20
Open House for Prospective Parents: Friday, January 20
We're still looking for parent tour guides, please email ps29pc@gmail.com if you are available to help between 9:00-11:00 AM!
The Cast (5th Grade Play Practice): 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium
Looking Ahead...
PS 29 Winter Concert & Art Gallery: Thursday, January 26
Pre-Kindergarten Non-Attendance Day: Friday, January 27
Kindergarten 2012-2013 Registration
If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten next year, and are currently in our Pre-Kindergarten class, please bring 2 updated proofs of address to Roseann (room 116) and fill out your Kindergarten application.
For children who are new to PS 29, please bring 2 proofs of address and an original birth certificate or passport to Maureen in the main office to begin your application process.
Pre-Kindergarten 2012-2013 Registration Update
The Department of Education has just announced the Pre-Kindergarten application period, which will begin on March 5th and end April 6th. Applications for Pre-Kindergarten must be submitted through the Department of Education during these dates.
Brown Bag Lunch Facilitators Needed:
A Brown Bag Lunch is when students (K-5th grade) are given the opportunity to enjoy their lunches in a classroom while learning from a special guest speaker - ranging from community volunteers to parents and teachers. If you have a talent, passion, job or interest that you would like to share with children, please contact Emily by email at ps29pc@gmail.com or by phone at 718-330-9277, ext 1031
School Lunch Menu:
As a reminder: You can add to & check your lunch money balance online at www.MyLunchMoney.com
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Humus w/ Pita Chips; Cole Slaw; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Wednesday: Chicken Sabroso; Spanish Rice; Baked Ripe Plantains; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Thursday: Bean Burrito; Brown Rice; French Beans; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
Friday: Flat Bread Pizza w/ Homemade Tomato Sauce; Roasted Broccoli; Salad Bar; Milk & Water
School Breakfast Menu:
As a reminder: SchoolFood offers free breakfast for all students in our cafeteria 7:30-8:30 AM.
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Fluffy Egg Omelet in a whole wheat wrap served w/ Salsa; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Wednesday: NY style Bagels; Cream Cheese & Spreads; Fruit Yogurt; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Thursday: Pancakes w/ syrup; Hot Cereal; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Friday: Buttermilk Biscuit served w/ Jelly; Maple Glazed Turkey Sausage Patty; assorted Cold Cereal; Fruit; Milk
Sign Up to be a Lunchtime Volunteer: Kindergarten lunch/recess is 11:20-12:20pm & 1st-5th Grade is 12:20-1:20pm
Sign up at www.ps29brooklyn.org - Questions? Email ps29crew@gmail.com
Olive Oil donations needed on a rolling basis all year long. SchoolFood accepts Trader Joe and Whole Foods-brand oils. Please drop off to either Nick in the kitchen or Emily in room 103. Thank you!
PS 29 Mom Recommended: Financial Seminar for Parents: Wednesday, January 18, 7:00-8:00 PM at Families First (250 Baltic St)
A practical approach to looking at your finances in today's economic environment - workshop led by PS 29 Mom, Gina Stormont, a financial services professional.
$25, $15/members - For more information, and to register, call 718-237-1862 or email info@familiesfirstbrooklyn.org
Community Education Council District 15 Meeting: Presentation by Anita Skop, District 15 Superintendent: Wednesday, January 18, 7:00-9:00 PM, at PS 261 (314 Pacific St) ~ childcare will be available
Department of Education Announcement: New City Council citywide initiative: Mexican Consulate on Wheels Program: Wednesday, January 18 to Sunday, January 22 from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM at PS 24: The Dual Language School for International Studies
The Mexican Consulate will be issuing passports and Consular IDs for Mexican citizens; both of which are now approved forms of ID for entering Department of Education buildings.
Save the Date: PS 29 GALA & AUCTION: Friday, February 10th at The Invisible Dog ~ Tickets now available, click HERE
If you have a donation idea or wish to help, contact Maura Sheehy at mauras@verizon.net or Donna Kelley at bdekelly@gmail.com. They will fill out forms for you!
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As a reminder, we will not have school on Monday, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day.
For families who need childcare, PS 29+ will be running a MLK camp from 8:40 AM - 3:00 PM, with extended care available until 6:00 PM.
For more information about our camp, visit http://www.ps29brooklyn.org/mlk-day-camp
To enroll your child in MLK Camp, families must register online by Friday, January 13th at 3:00 PM!
If you have not already registered online with Kids Club or PS 29+ Courses, go to www.ps29brooklyn.org/ps29plus and click on REGISTER NOW.
If you already have an account (which would have been created when you registered with Kids Club and/or PS 29+ Courses), you can enroll via the PS29+ Parent Portal by clicking HERE
1) If you are logging in to the portal for the first time, click: I don't have or don't know my password
2) Click: Email/Login ID: You must use the email address entered in the system for Primary Contact/Guardian #1
3) You will be sent a temporary password. Once you login, you can change your password.
Once you are logged into the PS29+ Portal, you can register for MLK Day by clicking the Registration tab.
Questions? Email ps29plus@gmail.com.
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