var wrapperEl = document.getElementById("widget-wrapper"); var itemWrapperEl = document.createElement("OL"); /* // should be css itemWrapperEl.style.listStyle = "none"; itemWrapperEl.style.margin = "0"; itemWrapperEl.style.padding = "0"; */ var itemEl = document.createElement("LI"); itemEl.style.listStyle = "none"; itemEl.style.margin = "0"; itemEl.style.padding = "0"; var titleEl = document.createElement("H2"); // titleEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("Summer Reading List")); titleEl.innerHTML = "Summer Reading List"; /* titleEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; titleEl.style.margin = "0 0 0px 0"; titleEl.style.padding = "0"; titleEl.style.fontWeight = "bold"; titleEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; */ itemEl.appendChild(titleEl); var metaEl = document.createElement("P"); metaEl.className = "meta"; metaEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("From: Joyce Seares, July 2 2010")); /* metaEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; metaEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; metaEl.style.color = "#999999"; metaEl.style.margin = "0" */ itemEl.appendChild(metaEl); var bodyEl = document.createElement("DIV"); bodyEl.className = "body"; bodyEl.innerHTML = "Please take a look at the Summer Reading List as suggested by our Technology & Research Teacher, Susannah Sperry. Happy Reading Everyone!!
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What: \"Make a Difference Fair\" - A fun and meaningful volunteer event for the whole family!

When: Friday, July 2nd, 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: PS 111 Playground (440 W 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019)

Join youth and families from across New York City for a special kickoff to a summer of volunteering and service. Volunteers will work together on a variety of hands-on service projects and activities that will help address needs in the community and empower young people to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Projects include creating Thank You Cards for NYPD, NYFD and men and women serving our country overseas, writing letters to community leaders about important issues, painting inspirational murals, creating toiletry dental care kits for the homeless, and decorating re-usable canvas tote bags that will be donated to local food pantries.

Please note: This event is free and open to the public. Families and youth groups welcome. Rain or Shine. Water and snacks will be provided.

For more information about the event, or to register large groups, please contact Erik Zimmerman by phone at 212.850.4170 or by email at erik@childrenforchildren.org.
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Monday, June 28, 8:40 AM - 12:00 PM: Last Day of School - NOON DISMISSAL.

Wishing everyone a spectacular and most relaxing summer holiday! Enjoy it and see you back at school on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Congratulations again to our Grade 5 students and families! Best of luck at your new schools and come back and visit us soon!

PS 29 Families,

The PTA must call a SPECIAL MEETING

ON MONDAY, JUNE 28th

@ 8:40AM IN THE AUDITORIUM

DUE TO FURTHER BUDGET CUTS OUR SCHOOL WILL FACE FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR, THE PTA NEEDS TO AMEND THIS YEAR’S BUDGET.

PLEASE COME AND VOTE.

THANK YOU,

JOYCE SEARES & LISA TROLLBACK

CO-PRESIDENTS PS 29 PTA
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TONIGHT AT 8:30 IN THE PS 29 SCHOOLYARD!

BIG MOVIES FOR LITTLE KIDS AND ROOFTOP FILMS PRESENT

The Beatles—Yellow Submarine

A FREE outdoor screening!

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and get ready to sing along as the Fab Four save Pepperland from the evil Blue Meanies. (1968; rated G; color animation; approximately 90 minutes)

PLEASE USE KANE STREET ENTRANCE

This event is co-sponsored by

THE COBBLE HILL ASSOCIATION and THE PS 29 PTA

For more information please visit:

www.bigmoviesforlittlekids.blogspot.com

Jump Start Summer Reading!

PS 29 Families & Friends,

We are pleased to introduce you to Barefoot Books, an award-winning children’s book publisher that we are very excited to be partnering with. Barefoot’s emphasis on imagination, creativity, diversity and community will be a wonderful addition to our school and your home.

On Thursday, June 24th, a selection of books will be on sale at PS29.

We hope that you will participate in this fundraiser and take advantage of adding these vibrant, educational and fun books to your child’s library.

PS29 PTA receives 20% - 40% per book sold.

Have a great summer!
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Its the end of the school year and time to show the world what PS29 means to you and help preserve our excellent programs.

We're pleased to launch a new online fundraising campaign that lets you tell everyone in video and words what makes you a part of PS29.

Please visit IamPS29.org to share your stories and make a donation!

Last year we came together and raised nearly $40,000 in the final weeks of school in support of arts collaborations for our children. One year later, we have just been hit with yet another large budget cut that threatens many of our wonderful programs. If you haven’t donated yet this year this is a great opportunity to contribute any amount, large or small.

Please share IamPS29.org with your friends and family by emailing, posting to facebook or tweeting about it.

All of us in the PS29 community can be very proud to say “I am PS29″.

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Happy Father’s Day to all our wonderful fathers! Enjoy your day. Stay cool and hydrated today!

Monday, June 21, 9:00 AM, Outer Cafeteria: Meet and Greet for Current Pre-Kindergarten and New Kindergarten Parents followed by Spring Orientation Meeting at 9:30 AM in the Auditorium. Join Melanie as she discusses what’s in store for next year’s Kindergarten classes.

Monday, June 21, 1:20-3:00 PM, Schoolyard: Grade 4 and 5 Kick Butts Day. Rain date is Tuesday, June 22.

Monday, June 21, 4:00-4:30 PM, Auditorium: PS 29 PLUS (After School) Piano Class Share.

Tuesday, June 22, 8:45 AM, in your child(ren)’s classroom(s): Pre-Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony. Please don’t forget your cameras and tissues!

Tuesday, June 22, 10:00-2:30 PM: Grade 5 Brooklyn Botanical Garden Scavenger Hunt. Students will travel by train to the garden for a day of fun. Please pack lots of water and lunch for your child(ren). Please don’t forget the sunscreen or a hat!

Wednesday, June 23, 8:40-2:55 PM: NON-ATTENDANCE DAY for Pre-Kindergarten: Screening of Prospective Pre-Kindergarten Students.

Wednesday, June 23, 8:45 AM, in your child(ren)’s classroom(s): Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony. Please don’t forget your cameras and tissues! Kindergarten Song and Family Breakfast will follow immediately in the Schoolyard.

Wednesday, June 23, 11:30 AM, Room 407: School Safety/Building Response Team Meeting.

Thursday, June 24, 9:00-10:30 AM, Auditorium: Grade 5 Graduation Ceremony. Classroom parties to follow. Please don’t forget your cameras, all other recording devices and your tissues! Congratulations to all the graduates and their proud parents!

Thursday, June 24, 8:30-10:00 PM, Schoolyard: Big Movies for Little Kids and Rooftop Films present a FREE Movie Screening of The Beatles – Yellow Submarine (1968; rated G, color animation; approximately 90 minutes). Join us for this unique event and bring along your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets! The PS 29 PTA will be selling snacks and drinks to raise funds for the Arts.

Friday, June 25, 2:55-3:00 PM: 2009-2010 Report Cards distributed via your child(ren)’s backpack.

Monday, June 28, 12:00 PM: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Noon dismissal for all PS 29 students.

Wishing our entire PS 29 school community a beautiful, safe and terrifically relaxing and fun summer break! See you in the Fall! Enjoy!

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As school draws to an end, we are proud of what the children, teachers and parents at PS 29 have accomplished in our garden. Just this week, we harvested broccoli rabe, kale, summer squash, carrots, peas, green beans and garlic!

While our vegetable garden will be temporarily closed during the construction scheduled for our yard this summer, we are looking for volunteers to water and maintain the colorful beds on Henry St. If you are available for even a day, please sign up!

Indicate your availability by emailing the details at the bottom of this note to Alison Cohen at alisoncohen@ymail.com. The “farm chores” should take no more than one hour on any given day, and we encourage you to involve your children in what should be a fun summer activity!

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Please send the following information to alisoncohen@ymail.com:
Name: _______________________
Address: _______________________
E-mail: _______________________
Phone: _______________________

I am available/prefer to tend to the garden on the following days of the week:
__Sunday, __Monday, __Tuesday, __Wednesday,
__Thursday, __Friday, __Saturday

I will be unavailable/out of town the following weeks/weekends or days (so please don’t schedule me during that time!): _______________________
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Once we work out a schedule, you will be contacted to re-confirm your availability and assigned specific date/day(s) of the week with instructions.
Thank you!
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There are two childcare options available through PS 29's after-school program:

Kids Club Afternoon at Van Voorhees Park:
12:00-3:00 PM for $30 ($50 for siblings) OR 12:00-6:00 for $50 ($70 for siblings).

3:00 PM Pick up at Van Voorhees Park
6:00 PM Pick up at PS 29

To register, please drop a note into Maureen Crowley's mailbox in the main office or email PS29PLUS@gmail.com. Please also make your check payable to PS 29 PTA.

Please pack a home lunch for your child(ren). Students will eat their home lunch in the cafeteria before departing, on foot, to the Park. If you would like your kid(s) to use the sprinklers at the playground, please be sure they wear their swimsuit under their clothes. Finally, please do not forget the sunscreen! Thank you.
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Tuesday, June 15 is the last session for Tuesday courses.

Wednesday’s after-school courses ended last week on June 9, EXCEPT for Piano. The last piano class and share will take place on Wednesday, June 16. The share is scheduled for 4:00 PM in the auditorium.

Thursday, June 24 is the last day of Thursday after-school courses. For those in Maureen Crowley’s Art Class, the art show will take place on Thursday, June 24 in the outer cafeteria. Your invitation will be backpacked home to you.
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FINAL PUBLIC PERFORMANCE TODAY!

The Wizard of Oz

The Smash Hit by the PS 29 5th Grade Drama Club!

Tinyurl.com/29wiztix

Cast Two: TODAY, Sunday, June 13th @ 2 PM

Tickets are $5 online; $7 at the door

PS 29 Auditorium

Make sure your family sees this amazing show!

The stage brims with wonderfully talented kids, backed by amazing multimedia production design by an incredible group of dedicated, talented parents!

Yesterday's performance brought the entire audience to its feet!

Bring your friends! Great for all grade levels!

Thank you!
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Huge thanks to PS 29 parent Willie Martinez and La Familia Sextet for the fabulous Caribbean Jazz Benefit Concert for the Arts held at PS 29 last Wednesday evening. Thanks again for sharing your amazing talents with us and for your incredible generosity on behalf of the Arts at PS 29!

Special thanks to Maureen Monaco for organizing and hosting the wonderful 25^th Anniversary screening of The Shooting of Dan McGrew at the TriBeCa Grand Hotel to benefit all of our children at PS 29. It was a terrific reunion!

Congratulations to the Grade 5 Acting Club ‘The Cast’ on their stellar weekend performances! All of your time, dedication and effort came through vividly! Thanks to all of the students, parents and volunteers for making the show possible!

Monday, June 14, 8:00-7:45 PM: Grade 4 Day Trip to Philadelphia. Buses will leave promptly at 8 AM. Please arrive at school between 7:30 and 7:45 AM. Suggested items to bring: comfortable walking shoes/sneakers, a jacket/rain jacket, no more than $20 spending money, a book for the bus ride, a bagged lunch to be eaten upon arrival to Philly, a small snack for the bus ride and a plastic water bottle. Depending on the weather, please do not forget sunscreen and a hat. Feel free to pack a disposable camera too, if you would like. But, please leave all other electronics or valuables at home. Thank you.

Monday, June 14, 8:40-3:00 PM: NO SCHOOL FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS: Non-Attendance Day/2010-2011 Planning Day for Teachers.

Monday, June 14, 8:40-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Current Grades 1 and 2 Parents’ Spring Meeting.

Tuesday, June 15, 8:45-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Current Grade 3 and 4 Parents’ Spring Meeting. Join Melanie as she discusses what’s in store for next year’s Grades 4 and 5 classes.

Tuesday, June 15, 9:15-2:00 PM: Grade 1 Field Trip to Prospect Park. Students will travel by train to the park for a day of fun. Please pack lots of water and lunch for your child(ren). Feel free to bring a beach toy to share for group play. Please leave squirt guns, hard balls and wooden bats at home! Thanks.

Tuesday, June 15, 9:30-2:15 PM: Grade 5 Picnic at Prospect Park. Please remember to pack lunch, apply sunscreen and bring a hat and loads of water.

Wednesday, June 16, 8:45-9:45 AM, Auditorium: Grade 1 Metropolitan Opera Guild Share. Please don’t forget your cameras and recording devices.

Wednesday, June 16, 1:30-2:55 PM, Auditorium: Wizard of Oz In-School Performance for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 2 classes.

Wednesday, June 16, 3:00 PM, Room 318: Arts Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, June 16, 4:00 PM, Room 318: Math Enrichment Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, June 16, 5:00 PM, Room 318: School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting.

Thursday, June 17, 8:45 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, June 17, 9:00-10:30 AM, Auditorium: Wizard of Oz In-School Performance for Grade 3-5 classes.

Thursday, June 17, 12:00 PM: Clerical Half Day – NOON DISMISSAL.

Thursday, June 17, 12:00-3:00 PM* OR 12:00-6:00 PM: Kids Club at Van Voorhees Park. Childcare is available from 12:00-3:00 PM* for $30 or from 12:00-6:00 for $50. There is a discount for siblings. Please pack a home lunch for your child(ren). Participants will eat their home lunch in the cafeteria before departing, on foot, to the Park. If you would like your kid(s) to use the sprinklers at the playground, please be sure they wear their swimsuits under their clothes. Finally, please do not forget the sunscreen! *3:00 PM pick-up is at Van Voorhees Park.

Friday, June 18, 8:45-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Current Kindergarten Parents’ Spring Meeting. Join Melanie as she discusses what’s in store for next year’s Grade 1 classes.

Friday, June 18, 2:00-4:00 PM, Cafeteria: Grade 5 Dance.

Friday, June 18, 4:00-6:00 PM, Room 514: Wizard of Oz Cast Party.

To view the PS 29 School Calendar for the remainder of the year and for key dates for the 2010-2011 academic year, please log in at www.PS29Brooklyn.org. Click the “School Directory: Find Teachers, Parents and Activities and View All Classrooms and Groups” link. Click on “Calendar Entries”, then on “Calendar”, and the full calendar will appear.

THIS WEEKEND ONLY!

The Wizard of Oz

Performed by the PS 29 5th Grade Drama Club!

Tinyurl.com/29wiztix

Cast One: TODAY, Saturday, June 12th @ 4 PM

Cast Two: TOMORROW, Sunday, June 13th @ 2 PM

Tickets are $5 online; $7 at the door

PS 29 Auditorium

The kids have been working hard for months, so please come see their show — and marvel at the amazing multimedia production design by a group of dedicated, talented parents!

Bring your friends!

Thank you!

(The PTA-sponsored auditorium sound-system upgrade was just completed in time for the show!)
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We will miss you, Richard.
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Readings by students and staff; the harvesting of fresh basil to make Richard’s Pesto pasta sauce; a renaming of the PS 29 Children’s Garden in Richard’s honor; and the playing of one of Richard’s favorite songs are among the many pieces that will help us all celebrate and remember Richard for everything he did for our children and the PS 29 community as a whole.

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Please be reminded that school will be CLOSED for Chancellor’s Day tomorrow, THURSDAY, JUNE 10.

There are no childcare options available through PS 29 Kids Club. Please plan accordingly.

Enjoy the day and see you on Friday!
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There have been a couple of cases of lice in the third grade. The afflicted class will receive notices today in backpack mail. Please check your children.
Also, soon our kids will be going off to camp and visiting friends and family, please remain vigilant. It is sad to have to go home from camp because of lice (it does happen!). Please keep in mind that many cases of lice we see here in the fall are holdovers from the summer.
So, if you'd like to buy a lice comb from the PTA, please come to me or Joyce Seares.
Best,
Nurse Pumpkin
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There are two childcare options available through PS 29's after-school program: Kids Club at Van Voorhees Park.

12:00-3:00 PM for $30 or 12:00-6:00 for $50. There is a discount for siblings. Please call or come in to register your child(ren) and please make your check payable to PS 29 PTA.

Please pack a home lunch for your child(ren). Participants will eat their home lunch in the cafeteria before departing, on foot, to the Park. If you would like your kid(s) to use the sprinklers at the playground, please be sure they wear their swimsuits under their clothes. Finally, please do not forget the sunscreen! Thank you.
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Cool Caribbean jazz comes to PS29 this Wednesday evening, June 9th at 6:30 PM, with Willie Martinez, La Familia Sextet: A Benefit for the Arts at PS29. $25 per family; $15 per adult; $10 per PS29 staff member.

Please get your tickets at TinyURL.com/29Carib and please help pack the auditorium by sharing with friends and neighbors via email, Facebook, and Twitter. The more people who attend the concert, the more we raise for our children's 2010-2011 arts programming!

Thank you!

Principal’s Update
SLT & PTA Elections

Interested in a position ?
Please email ps29crew@gmail.com for more info

Approval of 2010-2011 PTA Budget

***Child Care & Pizza will be available***
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Thank you for joining the fun last Friday at the annual Block Party and Children’s Art Auction. What a treat for all! Special thanks to The Block Party Crew and all our volunteers for an incredible party that included amazingly delicious food, loads of great activities and awesome dance tunes! Many thanks to the many creative minds behind the Children’s Art Auction. Finally, huge thanks to our teachers and staff for donating their time and energy towards this year’s Staffle Raffle. We couldn’t do all that we do at PS 29 without each and everyone of you! Thanks, as always, for your continued support.

Monday, June 7, 9:15 AM: Grade 4 ONLY – NYS Science Written Exam.

Monday, June 7, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club Tech Rehearsal.

Monday, June 7, 3:15 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting.

Monday, June 7, 5:30 PM, Room 318: Food and Farming Committee Planning Meeting for 2010-2011.

Monday, June 7, 7:00 PM, Auditorium: PTA Annual Meeting and Elections (PTA Board Positions and SLT Parent Representatives). Childcare and pizza will be available for PS 29 students in the cafeteria.

Tuesday, June 8, 7:00 AM Departure: Grade 5 Club Getaway Overnight Trip. Please arrive no later than 6:45 AM for the 7:00 AM departure. Please check the weather forecast for Kent, CT (06757) and pack accordingly. Comfortable layers are ideal for outdoors fun, along with sneakers or other sturdy, closed-toes shoes. Please remember to pack insect repellent, sunscreen, a bath towel and toiletries! Please leave any and all electronic devices at home, including cell phones, handheld game consoles and iPods. Nate Sorrels, youth program coordinator at Club Getaway, is the emergency contact. He can be reached at 203.616.0563 or nate@clubgetaway.com.

Tuesday, June 8: 8:15 AM: Grade 4 Philadelphia Trip Planning Meeting (FOR CHAPERONES ONLY).

Tuesday, June 8, 8:40-9:30 AM, Outer Cafeterias: Kindergarten Cool Clusters Share.

Tuesday, June 8, 12:00 PM: Clerical Half Day – NOON DISMISSAL.

Tuesday, June 8, 12:00-3:00 PM OR 12:00-6:00 PM: Kids Club at Van Voorhees Park. Childcare is available from 12:00-3:00 PM for $30 or from 12:00-6:00 for $50. There is a discount for siblings. Please pack a home lunch for your child(ren). Participants will eat their home lunch in the cafeteria before departing, on foot, to the Park. If you would like your kid(s) to use the sprinklers at the playground, please be sure they wear their swimsuits under their clothes. Finally, please do not forget the sunscreen!

Wednesday, June 9, 8:45-9:30 AM, Room 116: PS 29 Parent Book Club – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Wednesday, June 9, 9:00 AM: Grade 2 Brooklyn Bridge Field Trip. Second graders will walk to the Boro Hall (4/5 train) station and head to Manhattan’s City Hall station. Classes will walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and then to Van Voorhees Park to eat lunch. Please remember to dress comfortably, wear sneakers and a hat, pack a lunch, lather on the sunscreen and provide lots of water. This is a fun field trip for all! Please don’t forget your camera! Finally, if your child eats school lunch, please let your teacher know as soon as possible. Thanks.

Wednesday, June 9, 4:00 PM: Grade 5 Students Return from Club Getaway. Please arrange for your child(ren) to be picked p at this time.

Wednesday, June 9, 6:30 PM, Auditorium: Willie Martinez’s La Familia Sextet: Cool Caribbean Jazz Comes to PS 29 (Fundraiser for the Arts at PS 29 Concert). Tickets are $15 for adults and $25 for the family. To buy tickets, please click here.

Wednesday, June 9, 7:00-10:00 PM, TriBeCa Grand Hotel: 25^th Anniversary Screening of The Shooting of Dan McGrew. Tickets are $75 individual or $125 per couple. Please click here to purchase your tickets.

Thursday, June 10: Chancellor’s Day – NO SCHOOL for PS 29 Students/Professional Development for PS 29 Teachers and Staff.

Thursday, June 10, 11:00-2:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club Dress Rehearsal.

Friday, June 11, 8:40-11:20 AM, Auditorium: Grade 3 Africa Presentation led by Peace Corps Representatives and Volunteers.

Friday, June 11, 9:30-2:00 PM: Kindergarten Picnic at Prospect Park.

Friday, June 11, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club Dress Rehearsal.

Saturday, June 12, 4:00-5:30 PM, Auditorium: Wizard of Oz performed by ‘The Cast’, Tickets $5 in advance or $7 at door. Performers, please arrive at school by 2:30 PM for last-minute preparations. To purchase tickets in advance, please click here.

Sunday, June 13, 2:00-3:30 PM, Auditorium: Wizard of Oz performed by ‘The Cast’, Tickets $5 in advance or $7 at door. Performers, please arrive at school by 12:30 PM for last-minute preparations. To purchase tickets in advance, please click here.

To view the PS 29 School Calendar for the remainder of the year and for key dates for the 2010-2011 academic year, please log in at www.PS29Brooklyn.org. Click the “School Directory: Find Teachers, Parents and Activities and View All Classrooms and Groups” link. Click on “Calendar Entries”, then on “Calendar”, and the full calendar will appear.

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Attached please find a letter from Chancellor Joel Klein to parents and families explaining the NYC schools’ current budget situation. The letter will be printed and backpacked home today as well.

To access the document, please go to www.PS29Brooklyn.org and login with your username and password. Once you are logged in, click on the attachment to view Chancellor Klein's letter. Thank you.
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It has been an exciting few weeks in the garden as classes have been picking and taste-testing carrots, spinach and peas as well!

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in, please join us for the final Food and Farming Committee Meeting of the year - Monday, June 7 at 5:30pm in Room 318
(convieniently scheduled right before the PTA meeting, where pizza and childcare will be provided).
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The Annual PS 29 Block Party and Children's Art Auction is TONIGHT at 5:30 to 8:30 PM!

Please bring the family to celebrate our wonderful PS29 community! We will have two bounce houses, lots of fun activities for all ages, and an array of delicious food.

Tickets $1 each

Activities $1-$2 except K & Under Club is $5

Food $2 to $6

Children's Art Auction will take place tonight and winners can pay by check or credit card. We ask that art work be taken home this evening.

Many thanks to all our volunteers ! If you would still like to volunteer please see us at the ticket desk at Kane Street side.

We will see you all very soon!

— The Block Party Team

Monday, May 31: NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Observed. Hope you are enjoying the long holiday weekend! Travel safe and see you on Tuesday for the final month of school!

Tuesday, June 1 – Wednesday, June 2: Grade 4 ONLY – NYS Science Performance Exam – Grade-specific class schedule provided by classroom teachers.

Wednesday, June 2, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Thursday, June 3, 8:00-8:35 AM: Last Day of Early Risers Program.

Thursday, June 3, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, June 3, 8:45-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Grade 3 Brooklyn Academy of Music Share. Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Friday, June 4, 8:40-9:15 AM, Classrooms: Families as Learning Partners (Grandparents and Special Friends). Parent coffee to follow in the Outer Cafeteria.

Friday, June 4, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Friday, June 4, 5:30-8:30 PM, Schoolyard: PS 29 PTA Annual Block Party and Children’s Art Silent Auction. Join us for loads of kid-friendly fun, great food, music and awesome company. Please remember to check the Block Party and Children’s Art Auction Website to preview the works of our creative children. Also, purchase your Staffle Raffle tickets in advance and avoid the rush and long lines during the Block Party!

The June 2010 Calendar is attached as a file for those who opted out of receiving paper announcements via their child’s backpack. Please note that you will not see the attachment within this email. To access the calendar, please log in to our website at www.PS29Brooklyn.org and click on the file icon. Thank you.

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Enjoy the holiday weekend. Travel safe and see you back at school on Tuesday.
"; /* bodyEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; bodyEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; bodyEl.style.margin = "0"; */ itemEl.appendChild(bodyEl); itemWrapperEl.appendChild(itemEl); var itemEl = document.createElement("LI"); itemEl.style.listStyle = "none"; itemEl.style.margin = "0"; itemEl.style.padding = "0"; var titleEl = document.createElement("H2"); // titleEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("A message from Melanie ")); titleEl.innerHTML = "A message from Melanie "; /* titleEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; titleEl.style.margin = "0 0 0px 0"; titleEl.style.padding = "0"; titleEl.style.fontWeight = "bold"; titleEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; */ itemEl.appendChild(titleEl); var metaEl = document.createElement("P"); metaEl.className = "meta"; metaEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("From: Melanie Raneri Woods, May 26 2010")); /* metaEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; metaEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; metaEl.style.color = "#999999"; metaEl.style.margin = "0" */ itemEl.appendChild(metaEl); var bodyEl = document.createElement("DIV"); bodyEl.className = "body"; bodyEl.innerHTML = "Dear PS 29 Families,

It is with great sadness that I inform you that last night, Richard Worrell, our beloved
PS 29 cook, passed away. Richard was a beautiful man who considered every one of our children his own. He knew every child by name. His relationship with them, and with our staff, was one deeply rooted in mutual kindness and respect.

Our administrative and support teams have spent the day talking with children in their classrooms, in the cafeteria and at recess. Children were encouraged to express their feelings, share their wonderful stories (they all have them), and ask questions.   We are in awe of what they said about Richard, and how much he meant to them was so beautifully articulated.

In times of loss, different issues and needs arise for children and for adults. Please let us know if you would like any help in how to proceed in conversations with your child. This is a terrible shock to us, but, as I said to our children, PS 29 is a community that comes together to share in happy times and in times of loss. As always, we are here for you and your families.

Richard Worrell was an extraordinary human being and he will remain in our hearts always. Of course, as we receive details about arrangements, we will share that information with you.

Sincerely,

Melanie
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Dear PS 29 Community Members,
PS29 has a great opportunity to enhance our recess offerings with a David Rockwell-designed Imagination Playground in a Box from Underwriters Laboratories and KaBOOM. Each Playground in a Box unit — designed to encourage child-directed, unstructured free play — costs over $20,000, but we can win one if we get enough fans by May 31.
Click HERE to become a fan.
Please be sure to share the link via email, Twitter, and Facebook.
Thank you!
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PS29 Merchandise is back — and a great way to kick off your summer shopping! Order deadline has been extended to this Wednesday, May 26th!
1. Payment can be made by check or credit card.

Checks should be made payable to the order of: P.S. 29 PTA.
Credit card information should be filled out on the form HERE and signed.

2. Order form and payment should be returned in a sealed envelope marked P.S. 29 Merchandise to your child's classroom teacher or to the folder in the PTA mailbox (main office) marked “merchandise.”
5. Merchandise will be delivered to children in their classrooms by the week of June 7th. Other pick-up arrangements also can be made, if needed.
6. Questions, please contact: Natalie Giles or Joyce Seares.
Thank you!
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Dear Grade 5 Families,

The Borough Enrollment Office has changed their process for distributing Middle School decision letters this year. They will NOT be mailing them home to you. Instead, they will be available here at the school for you to pick up. Because of the sensitivity of the information, we do not feel it is appropriate to distribute the letters to the students directly.

Pick up will take place in the main office during the follow times—see either Maria Monforte or Cara Turnbull:

Tuesday, 5/25:
7:30 AM-11:00 AM
12:00-6:00 PM

Wednesday, 5/26:
7:30-11:00
12:00-3:00
4:30-6:00

PLEASE NOTE: A brief note from Cara will be provided with the decision letter regarding the appeals process and the importance of returning the decision letter to accept or decline the placement. The deadline to submit your acceptance/declination form and appeal application (if applicable) is on Wednesday, June 2.

Thanks for your assistance and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Melanie and Cara

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Congratulations to our Grade 4 and 5 Running Team members for a stellar track meet with Brooklyn New School last Friday. Thanks again to PS 29 Parent Stephanie Manske, PE Teacher Kathy Nobles, AP Dawn Pender and all our parent volunteers for making the Running Team, the Track Meets and the Running Team Banquet possible!

Monday, May 24, 8:00 AM, Room 116: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery.

Monday, May 24, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Cafeteria – Kane Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club – FINAL SESSION for this season. Please don’t forget sneakers!

Tuesday, May 25 – Wednesday, June 2: Grade 4 ONLY – NYS Science Performance Exam – Grade-specific class schedule to follow.

Wednesday, May 26, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Wednesday, May 26, 11:30 AM, Room 407: School Safety/Building Response Team Meeting.

Thursday, May 27, 8:40-9:15AM, Schoolyard: Grade 4 Families as Fitness Partners sponsored by Generation Fitness. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Thursday, May 27, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, May 27, 8:45-9:30 AM, Room 318: Lunchtime Initiatives/Food and Farming Committee Meeting. All are welcome.

Thursday, May 27, 9:15 AM, Brooklyn Academy of Music: Grade 3 BAM Dance Africa Performance. Students will travel by subway and will return to school for lunch.

Thursday, May 27, 6:30 PM, Auditorium and Outer Cafeterias: Spring Concert and Arts Celebration. Musicians and singers, please meet in the Cafeteria at 6:15 PM. Join us for the PS 29 band, advanced band, and chorus for their year-end performance. Please don’t forget your cameras and video cameras.

Friday, May 28, 8:40-9:15 AM, Grade 2 Families as Fitness Partners sponsored by Generation Fitness. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event!

Friday, May 28, 9:00-2:30 PM, Weather Permitting: Pre-Kindergarten New York Aquarium Field Trip. Students will be traveling by subway. Please remember to lather your kid(s) up with sunscreen; dress accordingly and comfortably; pack a snack, lunch and lots of water; and bring in your completed and signed permission slip, if you haven’t done so already!

Friday, May 28, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Too many unused and unwatched DVDs at home, collecting dust and using up valuable storage space in your home? If so, please consider donating your unwanted, age-appropriate, unscratched DVDs to a new PS 29 DVD Lending Library that will be located in Room 133. Once collected and organized, feel free to come in and checkout one or two DVDs at a time.

Looking Ahead – Monday, May 31: NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day Observed. Enjoy the long weekend!

Monday, May 17, 8:45-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Grade 4 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Parents and families welcome.

Monday, May 17, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Cafeteria – Kane Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club. Please don’t forget sneakers!

Tuesday, May 18, 12:20-1:20 PM: Grade 4 Yoga and Meditation Brown Bag Lunch led by Sarah Bernier, co-founder of Yoga: Relax Already. If your child has volunteered to attend this session, please remind them to dress comfortably. Please don’t forget to pack a brown bag lunch!

Tuesday, May 18, 3:15 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, May 19, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Wednesday, May 19, 8:40-9:15 AM, Schoolyard: Grade 5 Families as Fitness Partners sponsored by Generation Fitness. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Wednesday, May 19, 8:45 AM, Room 318: Parent Enrichment Series: Ready, Set, Kindergarten!

Wednesday, May 19, 8:45 AM, Room 323: Arts Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, May 19, 9:15 AM, Outer Cafeteria – Kane Street Side: Grade 5 Independent Investigation Method (IIM) Share.

Wednesday, May 19, 9:15-1:00 PM: Make-Up Field Trip to Queens Museum for Class 2-306 and 2-309 ONLY. Students will travel by school bus. Please be sure to pack a bag lunch, a snack and lots of water.

Thursday, May 20, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, May 20, 8:40-9:15 AM, Schoolyard: Grade 3 Families as Fitness Partners sponsored by CKO Kick Boxing. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Thursday, May 20, 4:30 PM, Room 318: Physical Education/Wellness Committee Meeting.

Thursday, May 20, 6:30 PM, Room 318: PS 29 PTA Executive Board Meeting.

Friday, May 21, 8:40-9:15 AM, in your child’s classroom: Kindergarten Families as Fitness Partners sponsored by Generation Fitness. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Friday, May 21, 9:00-2:00 PM: Grade 1 Staten Island Ferry Field Trip. Please remember to lather your kid(s) up with sunscreen; dress accordingly and comfortably; pack a snack, lunch and lots of water; and bring in your completed and signed permission slip, if you haven’t done so already!

Friday, May 21, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Friday, May 21, 4:00 PM, Red Hook Track: PS 29 Running Team Track Meet vs. PS 146 Brooklyn New School (BNS). Students and chaperones will meet in the Auditorium at 2:30 PM. Team will depart on foot from PS 29 to the track at 3:15 PM.

Friday, May 21, 6:00 PM, PS 29 Schoolyard: Running Team Banquet catered by LaylaJones. Please note that the schoolyard will be closed for the banquet from 5:30-9:00 PM.

To view the PS 29 School Calendar for the remainder of the year and for key dates for the 2010-2011 academic year, please log in at www.PS29Brooklyn.org. Click the “School Directory: Find Teachers, Parents and Activities and View All Classrooms and Groups” link. Click on “Calendar Entries”, then on “Calendar” and the full calendar will appear.

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Yesterday as I stood beside the raised-bed vegetable garden at P.S. 29 where my kids go to school – host to sweet pea vines trailing up the student-made trellises, bushy basil plants, and micro greens ready to be picked and served in the cafeteria -- all of the garden-related metaphors (“Bloom where you are planted…All the flowers of tomorrow are in the seeds of yesterday…From small beginnings come great things.”) seemed suddenly apropos. I warmed to them like my grandmother used to warm to the maxims that accompanied the Holly Hobbie illustrations that appeared in the Sunday paper. Reading them outloud in her southern drawl she remarked: “Now, darlin’, isn’t that just the truth. Life is just like that.” Invariably I rolled my eyes. But on this day all I can come up with to describe the happenings in this sun-drenched school yard teeming with politicians, press and school children are those very clichés. Three years ago -- as parents, teachers and students -- we spent a few weekends hauling soil, building raised beds, planting basil, tomatoes and broccoli rabe. But what we really seeded – at least in our little corner of Brooklyn -- was a movement: a movement to bring healthy eating and nutrition education back into the school system, a movement to bring the science classroom outdoors where kids put their hands in the soil and where children prepare and eat what they grow, a movement where children are the teachers of their parents and communities about the value of cooking with fresh vegetables and then sitting down together to enjoy a meal. But we aren’t the only school seeding this movement. All across the country thousands of school gardens have been growing and, with the installation of a White House Garden by Michelle Obama and local school kids, the news about school gardens and their impact on nutrition and good health is spreading. For example, later this month in Detroit the 5^th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference will convene teachers, activists, school food directors, chefs and farmers to continue building and spreading the connection between local farms producing healthy food and schools that are striving to prepare healthier meals for their students. Following that conference a network of activists is gathering to launch a new AmeriCorps program – Food Corps -- that will employ volunteers to improve the quality of school meals.
As a public school parent, as an advocate for local and regional food systems, as an activist and community organizer that believes in the power of small actions to snowball into bigger ones, my optimism is high today. Local ideas and innovations are there for us to harvest; they are in the grassroots initiatives and community-based organizations that plant the seeds of change. Our job – as a society, as community members, as voters, as parents, as leaders, as learners, as eaters – is to water those seeds and nurture the budding plants so that they grow into a landscape that is too big, too beautiful and too tasty to ignore. I think it’s finally taking root. Isn’t life just like that!

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FREE MUSIC WORKSHOP

for PS 29 Grade 3 and 4 Students!

Saturday, May 22 – 4:00–5:15 PM

The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music invites your 3^rd or 4^th grader to a free music workshop with The Momenta Quartet.

Come and explore music and rhythms of India and Southeast Asia
Learn how composers use these sounds in their own music
Use percussion instruments to make your own group compositions
Parents welcome as observers

To reserve a spot for your child, please call 718.622.3300.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 19 - Call now to reserve a place!

ALSO:

The Momenta Quartet Concert

Saturday, May 22 at 8:00 PM

Tickets: $15 and $10

Visit the BCM website at www.bqcm.org for more information.
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Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms, soon-to-be moms and future moms! Enjoy your day!

Thanks to Joyce Seares and her crew for all their work at yesterday's Tag Sale! They survived the rain, the wind and the sun, to help benefit our children at PS 29. Thank you all!

Monday, May 10, 8:00 AM: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery.

Monday, May 10, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Cafeteria – Kane Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club. Please don’t forget sneakers!

Tuesday, May 11, 8:45 AM-4:00 PM: Grade 5 Trout Release Field Trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Please remember to pack a lunch, snacks and lots of water. Please don’t forget sunscreen and to dress comfortably and in layers.

Tuesday, May 11, 5:00 PM, Room 318: School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting.

Tuesday, May 11, 6:30-8:30 PM, The Bubble Lounge, 228 West Broadway, TriBeCa: Short Readings and Tall Cocktails: A Benefit for the Arts at PS 29. Enormous thanks to PS 29 Parent Emmanuelle Chiche for donating the Private Cellar space, drinks and hors d’oeuvres! Break a leg to our PS 29 Parents participating in this amazing event! Please click here for tickets! All proceeds go to support the arts collaborations at school. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to the PS 29 arts program through the above link. Thank you!

Wednesday, May 12, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Wednesday, May 12, 8:45-9:30 AM, Auditorium: Grade 2 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Parents and families welcome.

Wednesday, May 12: All Day, Schoolyard and Classrooms: Grade 4 and 5 Kick Butts Day. (Rain date: May 14) - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Wednesday, May 12, 4:00 PM, Room 318: Math Enrichment Committee Meeting.

Thursday, May 13, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, May 13, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM: Grade 1 Field Trip to see Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown at TriBeCa Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street. Please send in a home lunch so that students may eat in their classroom before departing by school bus.

Thursday, May 13, 9:30 AM-1:30 PM: Grade 2 Field Trip to see PaGAGnini at The New Victory Theater, 209 West 42^nd Street. Students will travel by bus to the performance. Please remember to send in a bag lunch.

Thursday, May 13, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM: Grade 3 Field Trip to see Jigsaw Jones: The Case of the Class Clown at TriBeCa Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street. Grade 3 will be traveling to and from by subway. Please don’t forget to pack a lunch and wear comfortable shoes! Students will eat before the show.

Friday, May 14, 8:40-9:15 AM, in your child’s classroom: Pre-K Families as Fitness Partners. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Friday, May 14, 8:45-9:30 AM, Room 116: Knitting Tutorial led by PS 29 Parent Tracey Bashkoff.

Friday, May 14, 8:50 AM, Auditorium: Grade 3 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Parents and families welcome.

Friday, May 14, 3:00-6:00 PM, Room 514: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Friday, May 14, 6:00 PM, Auditorium: Annual PS 29 Talent Show.

TAG SALE UPDATE:
Shred Services, Inc. of Red Hook will have their PAPER-SHREDDING TRUCK on site at our Tag Sale this Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM. Cost to shred is $10 for a large box; $5 goes to the PTA. Please tell your friends and neighbors! It's a convenient way to safely discard your old confidential documents, credit card receipts, etc.
We still greatly need helping hands to sort items and help man our tables. Please add your name to our online signup sheet (log in at the prompt) or email us your availability between 8 AM-4 PM.
At the Sale, the PTA will host a Plant A Pot For Mom activity, while supplies last; for $5 your child will come home with a special Mother's Day gift!
PS29 merchandise also will be on sale, as well as tickets for upcoming PTA events.
Tag sale items so far span the gamut from gently used clothing to books, toys, small furniture and camping gear. Collection is ongoing; drop off at the custodian's office, ground floor, Baltic Street side.
Thank you for supporting this event!
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Attached please find information reagrding the recent voluntary recall of the following medications: Zyrtec, Benadryl, Motrin and Tylenol. Please check your medications to see if they match the affected lots.
Thank you,
Nurse Pumpkin
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Fantastic news!!

The Brooklyn PTA 5K Run/Walk for Schools which took place in Prospect Park on Saturday, May 1, brought in over 500 parents, teachers and students from 17 different Brooklyn public schools. The event raised over $6500 to be split amongst the schools!!

Congratulations again to all of our PS 29 participants! Great job out there!
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Short Readings and Tall Cocktails: A Benefit for the Arts at PS 29 takes place next Tuesday, May 11th from 6:30-8:30 pm at The Bubble Lounge. The evening is generously hosted by parent Emmanuelle Chiche, owner of the Bubble Lounge, who has fully donated the Private Cellar space, drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
Thanks to those who already have purchased their tickets! Please click here for more information and to order your tickets now (or look for the ticket table at pickup today and on Thursday). All proceeds benefit the arts at PS 29!
Why is your support important?
The PTA fully pays for our collaborations with world-class arts organizations including with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn Academy of Music, CityLore, the Metropolitan Opera Guild and New Victory Theater. From the PTA arts budget, we also pay for: our chess program with senior life chess master Tag Taghian (Mr. Tag) of Let's Play Chess; instrument purchases and repair; a current upgrade of our auditorium sound system; and significant classroom grants to our art teachers. Needless to say, we hope to maintain our arts commitments next year.
Thank you for your help keeping arts strong at PS 29!
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Please volunteer to help out for an hour or two at our 3rd annual Tag Sale on Saturday, May 8th, 9AM-3PM; set up begins at 8AM. Sign up HERE; log in at the prompt.
In addition to renting tables, we will be hosting a big sale of gently used clothing and other items, donated by PS 29 families; a plant-a-pot-for-Mom activity; a PS29 merchandise table; and our 5th grade drama club, The Cast, will be selling tickets for their upcoming production of \"The Wizard of Oz.\"
Please help make this a fun day that benefits the school! Drop off tag-sale items this week at the school custodian's office, ground floor, Baltic Street side. Unsold items will be donated to Housing Works.
Questions? PS29PTA@gmail.com. Have a tent we can borrow? Please let us know!
Rent a table to sell your own items here: TinyURL.com/PS29TAG
Volunteers needed for:

Setup, 8-9am
Sorting, 8-9am
Sales Shifts, 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm
Closing, 3pm-4pm

Please help us get the word out to friends and neighbors via email, Twitter, Facebook, local parent groups, blogs, etc.
THANK YOU!
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Congratulations to the many PS 29 families, teachers and friends who ran, walked or toddled at Saturday’s Brooklyn PTA’s 5K Run for the Schools in Prospect Park! Hope you enjoyed yourselves and thank you for helping our community of PTA’s!

Monday, May 3, 8:45-9:30 AM: K-203, K-220 and K-232 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Please don’t forget your cameras and video cameras!

Monday, May 3, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Cafeteria – Baltic Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club. Please don’t forget sneakers!

Monday, May 3, 3:15 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting.

Monday, May 3: PS 29 PTA Tupperware Fundraiser ends today.

Tuesday, May 4, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters (Meets Tuesday for THIS WEEK ONLY).

Tuesday, May 4, 8:45-4:00 PM: Grade 2 Trout Release Field Trip to Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.

Wednesday, May 5, 8:45 AM, Room 116: PS 29 Parent Book Club – Little Bee.

Wednesday, May 5, 9:00 AM: Grades 3-5 NYS Math Exam.

Thursday, May 6, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, May 6, 9:00 AM: Grades 3-5 NYS Math Exam. (Make-Up Test Dates: May 6-14)

Thursday, May 6, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: Talent Show Dress Rehearsal. Any questions, please direct them to Lisa VanTassel at 718.643.4748.

Friday, May 7, 8:40-9:15 AM: Grade 1 (ONLY) Families as Fitness Partners, sponsored by Generation Fitness. Parents and caregivers: please don’t forget your own sneakers for this special event! For grade-specific dates, please refer to this month’s FaLP fliers posted on the announcement boards in and around the school.

Friday, May 7, 9:00 AM: Grade 4 (ONLY) NYS Math Exam.

Friday, May 7, 10:00 AM: Grade 3 and 5 NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts Field Trip. Classes will depart by subway for the 11:00 AM performance of Nobody’s Perfect. Please pack a sack lunch for your child and please send them in with comfortable walking shoes!

Friday, May 7, 3:00 PM: Grade 4 and 5 Running Team Track Meet and Banquet Registration Deadline.

Friday, May 7, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Saturday, May 8, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Schoolyard: PS 29 PTA Tag Sale. To register, click here.

Looking Ahead to Sunday, May 9: Mother’s Day!

The May 2010 Calendar was sent home via backpacks last Friday. For those who opted-out of receiving the paper version, the calendar is attached, but does not appear within this email message. To access it, please log in at www.PS29Brooklyn.org and click on the file icon within the posting.

If anyone has a spare file cabinet (in good condition), Grade 2 teacher Rachel Knight needs one! Please drop a note in her mailbox or just bring it in! Thanks!

Organic Worm Compost (from Class 5-504’s worm bin) Available. If you would like any, please email Nancy Henry directly.

Our first-ever, online-only PS29 Tupperware fundraiser is going on now through May 3rd. We earn 40% on all sales! Please refer friends and family via email, Facebook, Twitter: TinyURL.com/29Tupperware. The more people who shop at our link, the more we will earn to support our children's school! Great items here for packing lunch and more!
**Please note the PS 29 PTA only gets credit for items ordered from the 'Shop My Fundraiser' product gallery and not from the general Tupperware product list.
Thank you!
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Day One:

Introduction of PS 29 parent Elliott Arkin the artist, as well as founder and producer of the Mr. Artsee project. The Smartboard will be used to help illustrate the ideas and a model of the Mr. Artsee vehicle. Students will begin a drawing activity and will be asked to illustrate their vision of a Mr. Artsee, the mobile art vehicle. At the end of the class, students will share their ideas and sketches.

Day Two:

Recap of the Mr. Artsee idea. During this discussion, the construction concept will be introduced, including balance, mobility and purpose. Students will be given various building materials and asked to create their own idea of a Mr. Artsee. Every student will receive the same chassis to build upon.

Day Three:

Students work will be exhibited at the Spring Concert and Art Celebration on Thursday, May 27 at 6:00-7:00 PM. All vehicles will be displayed in the outer lunchroom as part of the PS 29 annual spring arts celebration.

Dates for Residency:

April 28-30; May 3-4 and May 10-14

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PTAs across NYC are trying to make up for anticipated 2010-2011 budget shortfalls through fundraisers of all types. The Brooklyn PTA 5K, this Saturday, May 1st at 10 AM in Prospect Park, is an effort to bring together parents, kids, educators, and supporters for one fundraiser that benefits all participating Brooklyn schools.
This year, PS29 is so far still short of the minimum number of 20 registrants to benefit from this event. Please don't let that happen! This is our 3rd year participating and we want to have a great presence there!
You can join by racing, strolling or toddling. Go with friends!
Sign up HERE or look for the table outside school tomorrow at drop-off. Please share the link with friends, family, and neighbors.
Thank you!
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Interested in being involved with lunchtime initiatives at PS 29?

Join us!

Friday, April 30 after drop-off (8:45am) in Room 318

Agenda Items Include

In the interest of improving lunchroom environment:

Outline goals & main points for future guidelines

In order to learn from alternative, successful models:

Outline what information we want to gather from other schools

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Please join the PTA for an evening of Short Readings and Tall Cocktails at the Private Cellar of The Bubble Lounge.

Plays, Poems, and More by the PS 29 Parent Community.

Featuring: Denver Butson, Linda Cohen, Annie Montgomery, Sarah Moore, Steve Park, Traci Parks, Rose Roberts, and

M.C. Kelly Coffield Park.

A Benefit for the Arts at PS29.

Tuesday, May 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM.

Tickets are $35 each and available at TinyURL.com/29Bubble.

Thank you for supporting arts education for our children!

100% of ticket proceeds benefit PS29!
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Monday, April 26, 8:00 AM, Room 116: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery.

Monday, April 26, 9:00 AM: Grade 3, 4 and 5 NYS English Language Assessment (ELA) Exam.

Monday, April 26, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Cafeteria – Baltic Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club. Please don’t forget sneakers!

Tuesday, April 27, 9:00 AM: Grade 3, 4 and 5 NYS English Language Assessment (ELA) Exam.

Tuesday, April 27 – Wednesday, May 5: NYS ELA Exam Make-Up Dates.

Wednesday, April 28, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Wednesday, April 28, 8:45 AM, Room 116: Parent Enrichment Series: Positive Discipline. CANCELLED.

Wednesday, April 29, 9:00 AM: Grade 4 (ONLY) NYS English Language Assessment (ELA) Exam.

Thursday, April 29: 8^th Annual Poem in Your Pocket Day (April is National Poetry Month). Please remind your child(ren) to carry their poem in their pocket for the day!

Thursday, April 29, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Friday, April 30, 8:45-9:30 AM: K-211, K-223 and K-216 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Please don’t forget your cameras and video cameras!

Friday, April 30, 8:45-9:30 AM, Room 318: Food and Farming Committee Meeting.

Friday, April 30, 8:45-9:30 AM, Outer Cafeteria-Baltic Street Side: PS 29 PTA Annual Block Party Committee Meeting. Interested parent volunteers most welcome!

Friday, April 30, 8:45 AM, Room 116: Knitting Tutorial led by PS 29 Parent Tracey Bashkoff. POSTPONED until May 14.

Friday, April 30, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Saturday, May 1, 10:00 AM, Bartel Lot and 16th Street, Park Slope, Prospect Park: Brooklyn PTA's 5K Run for Schools. Join PS 29 families and teachers for this fun run to support the cause! Sign up now!

Don't miss the PTA's online-only fundraising Tupperware Sale now through May 3 .

Reserve your table for the PS 29 PTA's Tag Sale on May 7.

Get tickets now for the PS 29 Arts Benefit at the Bubble Lounge on May 11.

There are only 6 more days left to complete and submit your NYC School Survey! The deadline is Friday, April 23. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE lend us 3 minutes of your time to complete the online or paper survey. Please call 800.690.8603 to obtain a new serial number to complete the survey online. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, organized and contributed to the success of Super Science Saturday! What a great time for students, friends and families. Huge thanks also to the Cobble Hill Association and Everyday Athlete for generously co-sponsoring our annual event.

Monday, April 19, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Café – Baltic Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club. Don’t forget your sneakers and permission slips!

Wednesday, April 21, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters.

Wednesday, April 21, 11:30 AM, Room 407: School Safety/Building Response Team Meeting.

Wednesday, April 21, 2:30 PM: The PS 29 Lunchtime Chorus will perform for the residents at the Cobble Hill Health Center. The 20-minute performance will take place at the Center’s recreation room. Students will meet and greet with residents post-show and return in time for the 3 PM dismissal. Parents, please remember to complete and return permission slips.

Thursday, April 22: 40^th Anniversary of Earth Day.

Thursday, April 22, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, April 22, 5:30 PM, PS 58, Auditorium: FREE Film Screening of a documentary about where our food comes from, made by local students, called What’s On Your Plate?

Friday, April 23, 8:40-2:55 PM: NO SCHOOL for Pre-Kindergarten – Professional Development for Pre-K Teachers.

Friday, April 16, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

LOOKING AHEAD to Sunday, April 25: Get ready for the 2^nd Annual Electronics Recycling Drive sponsored by the Cobble Hill Association, the PS29 PTA, and the Lower East Side Ecology Center. Start your Spring Cleaning and safely dispose of your unused and unwanted electronic items at the PS 29 Schoolyard from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The PS29 PTA is happy to introduce our first-ever, online-only

PS29 Tupperware fundraiser, now through May 3rd.

We earn 40% on all sales!

Please check out:

TinyURL.com/29Tupperware

Please also share our link via email, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The more people who shop, the more we will earn to support our children's school!

**Please note the PS 29 PTA only gets credit for items ordered from the 'Shop My Fundraiser' product gallery and not from the general Tupperware product list.
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Wednesday evening, April 14, 2010

Dear PS 29 families,

As you know, P.S. 29 is a school that is committed to a strong parent partnership and your input and feedback is so valued. This is the fourth year that the Department of Education is administering the School Survey (formerly called the Learning Environment Survey). It gives families the chance to give important feedback on your children’s experiences and yours as well at PS 29. The survey was backpacked home to you last month in a BRIGHT GREEN ENVELOPE.
I can not stress how critical it is to have our families take the time to complete the survey! Last year we had a 63% rate of return which was just little more than the citywide average. This year we are looking for 100% of our families to take the opportunity to participate.

There are two reasons your input is critical. First, your voice is so important and we value your incredibly helpful feedback. Second, the score from the School Survey contributes to our overall Progress Report grade, accounting for 10% of our score. Last year, our survey results were very high (we received an A) and contributed in a very positive way to our final Progress Report grade.

I want to emphasize that this survey is completely confidential. Each parent is given an ID number just to insure that only one survey is completed per PS 29 family. You will need your ID number (on the printed survey) to complete the survey online. If you complete a hard copy, just drop it into the nearest mailbox. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Nina Chan Jalowayski, Parent Coordinator. The deadline for completing this survey is next Friday, April 23^rd. Once surveys are completed and tallied, results will be available on line for all schools in New York City.

We have such an active and involved school community, as we recently saw at last Friday’s fabulous Families as Learning Partners and at our recent Math Night. And we look forward to seeing many of you at Super Science Saturday this weekend. You give so much to help make PS 29 the extraordinary school that it is. Now I ask that you take just a few minutes of your time to complete the School Survey. Your voice matters.

Best,

Melanie

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The 3rd Annual PS29 PTA Tag Sale will take place on Saturday, May 8th in the PS29 schoolyard, from 9AM to 3PM!
PS 29 community members can reserve a table until May 5th for $45. Go to: Tinyurl.com/PS29TAG to reserve. Please also contact Ariane BenEli or Joyce Seares for further vendor info. Set up starts at 8 AM.
If you wish to donate your items for sale by the PS29 PTA, here are some important guidelines:

Clothing should be clean and seasonal.
Games should have all pieces.
Toys should be in good, clean condition.
Sporting goods should be in good, functional condition.
Small furniture only, in decent shape, please!
NO CRT tvs, large furniture, or outdated electronics! If you have old electronics, please dispose of them at our E-Recycling Event, co-hosted by the Cobble Hill Association, in the PS29 schoolyard, Sunday, April 25th, 10am-4pm. See HERE for a list of acceptable items.

Tag sale pick up can be arranged for the week of April 26th, in the evenings (except Wednesday, 4/28). Please contact Ariane BenEli, event chair, to arrange.
Small bags of items may be dropped off in school starting next Monday, 4/19, in the custodian's office (Baltic Street side) during school hours.
Please help us publicize the event to friends and neighbors by sharing our table-reservation link on Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Thank you!

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Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 AM in Prospect Park, Brooklyn

(16th Street and Bartel Lot)

Online registration now open!

PTAs of Brooklyn’s public schools are joining forces for the 3rd Annual PTA 5K Run for Schools. Join the fun with a 5K (3.1 mile) race/walk/stroll/toddle around Prospect Park.

Race fee: $15 individual and $25 family. Prizes, medals and a raffle for participants. Post-race fun includes: face painting, music and more community-building activities.

To raise additional funds, find friends and family to sponsor you and your kids. There will be prizes for top fundraisers.

50% of post-race profits are divided evenly among qualifying schools (20 or more participants) and 50% is divided according to school size.

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Dear Friends and Families of PS29,

We have lice combs for sale! Thanks to the generosity of the Stern family we now have top quality Lice Meister combs for sale in my office for $10 each. Please make checks payable to the PS29 PTA.

The comb offers long, polished, stainless steel teeth perfect for snagging bugs and eggs on dry , wetor damp hair. Combing provides a cost effective, earth friendly, safe and effective treatment for lice. Perfect for the entire family.

Get the comb, before the bugs get you!

Sincerely,

Nurse Pumpkin
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There are only 12 days left to complete and submit your NYC School Survey! If you’ve misplaced your green envelope, PLEASE call 800.690.8603 as soon as possible to obtain a new serial number to complete the survey online. The deadline is April 23. Thanks to those who have already submitted it and thanks in advance to parents who have yet to complete the survey. PLEASE HELP US COMPLETE THE SURVEY – your participation really matters and counts for 10% of PS 29’s overall Progress Report!

Monday, April 12, 8:30 AM, Room 116: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery

Monday, April 12, 12:20-1:20 PM, Meet in Outer Café – Baltic Street Side: Grade 4 and 5 Running Club Spring Session Begins. Please remember to send your child(ren) to school with sneakers and their completed and signed permission slip(s)!

Monday, April 12, 3:00-4:30 PM: PS29 PLUS After-School Courses Begin. Spots are still available. If interested, please email PS29PLUS@gmail.com ASAP to register.

Monday, April 12, 3:15 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting. Join us as we look at and discuss a variety of resources around supporting community building and respect.

Tuesday, April 13, 3:00-4:00 PM, Room 133: Preparation Day for Super Science Saturday. Please help us prep materials for science stations and create signage for the upcoming Backyard Biology fun happening this Saturday! Email Emily Freund or meet us in Room 133. Thanks in advance.

Wednesday, April 14, 8:40-9:30 AM: Kindergarten Cool Clusters Begin. Huge thanks to teachers and parent volunteers for 18 wonderful Cluster offerings for our Kindergarteners!

Wednesday, April 14, 12:20-1:20 PM, Room 407: The Life of a Playwright Brown Bag Lunch for 22 Grade 5 students led by writer and actor Jeffrey Stanley. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during today’s lunch and recess periods. Please don’t forget to pack a brown bag lunch!

Wednesday, April 14, 3:00 PM, Room 318: Arts Committee Meeting.

Thursday, April 15, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, April 15, 4:30 PM, Room 318: Physical Education/Wellness Committee Meeting.

Thursday, April 15, 5:00 PM, Room 318: School Leadership Team Meeting.

Friday, April 16, 1:30 PM, Cafeteria: Food and Farming Committee Meeting.

Friday, April 16, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Saturday, April 17, 12:00-4:00 PM: Super Science Saturday: Backyard Biology. Many more volunteers are still needed for pre-event preparations (listed above under Tuesday, April 13) and day-of activities. Please email Jane Heaphy to sign up for 30-minute shifts. Feel free to overlap your volunteer slot(s) and your own parent-child visit(s) with the many science activities and events scheduled for the big day. Thank you kindly for your help.

For parents who have opted out entirely from receiving paper announcements, the April Calendar is attached for your convenience. Please note that the attachment does not appear within this email message nor from the website's main page. To access the April Calendar, please log in at www.ps29brooklyn.org and click on the file icon. While online, remember to check out all that our website has to offer. Thank you!

The April 2010 SchoolFood Lunch Menu is currently posted in all three of the outer bulletin boards on Baltic, Henry and Kane Streets. There is also one copy located on the bulletin board outside the Auditorium. Due to the new layout of the menu, which requires much more ink to print than the original, the menu will no longer be copied onto the back of the monthly school calendars. For the interim, please refer to the paper versions as the April menu is currently inaccessible through the Department of Education website under SchoolFood. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Allergy season is here and the itchy eyes, runny noses and rashes are already appearing in the medical room. I am not allowed to give medications to the students, however there are many products available to help your kids through this season. There are eye drops (Patanol) that last for 12 hours, Zyrtec (non-drowsy antihistamine) for general sniffling and topical creams (eg Cortaid) for rashes like eczema. Please speak to your doctors about these options or any other treaments they may suggest. If you already have a treatment plan that works please use it before sending your kids off to school. It is terrible to see these kids suffer, when I can only offer soap, water and ice. Thank you for your understanding.

Best,

Nurse Pumpkin

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If you are mailing a paper application, it must be mailed by Friday, April 9. If you are applying online, your application must be submitted by midnight on Friday, April 9. If you already created an online account but have not yet submitted an application, please don’t forget to return to your online application to submit your application. You may log in at www.semsnycdoe.com/parentsite. Once your online submission is complete, you will be able to print a copy of your receipt and you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Please submit a copy of the receipt to the Main Office as well. Thank you!

Key Dates:
Early June: Pre-K offer letters will be distributed to families
June 7 – June 18: Families pre-register at schools
If you have any questions about the application process, please call (718) 935-2009 or e-mail ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov.
For more information about pre-K admissions, visit the Department of Education's Pre-K Admissions web page.
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11:00-12:00 Set up: 5 volunteers
12-12:30: 6 volunteers
12:30-1:00: 6 volunteers
1:00-1:30: 6 volunteers
1:30-2:00: 6 volunteers
2:00-2:30: 5 volunteers
2:30 - 3:00: 5 volunteers
3:00 - 3:30: 5 volunteers
3:30-4:00: 5 volunteers
4:00 - 5:00 Clean up: 6 volunteers

ABOUT Super Science Saturday: Backyard Biology
Join us on April 17th from 12-4 pm to explore the urban environments that city creatures call home. From the raptors who hunt the Rockaways to the rats who swim in the Gowanus canal - wildlife abounds in Brooklyn! Celebrate Earth Day, learn about environmental cleanup in the neighborhood and engage in lots of experimentation. (Admission contribution: $7 individual; $15 family.) This event is made possible, in part, by a generous grant from the Cobble Hill Association.

Thank you for helping out!

Hope you are having a wonderful and relaxing spring recess. Please note that school resumes on Wednesday, April 7...not tomorrow! Enjoy the next two gorgeous summer-like days and get ready for a very short week of school!

There are less than 20 days to complete and submit your NYC School Survey! Your confidential feedback matters! Help us achieve our goal of 100% parent participation -- it would be a PS 29 first since the survey began four years ago. If you’ve misplaced your green envelope, please call 800.690.8603 to obtain a new serial number to complete the survey online. The deadline is April 23. Thanks so much!

Wednesday, April 7, 8:50 AM, Room 116: PS 29 Parent Book Club – The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

Wednesday, April 7: Grade 1 – Metropolitan Opera Guild Residency Begins.

Wednesday, April 7, 4:00 PM, Room 318: Math Enrichment Committee Meeting.

Thursday, April 8, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, April 8: Grade 3 – Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) Residency Begins.

Thursday, April 8, 6:00-8:00 PM, Auditorium: PS29 PLUS After-School Program Registration (Lottery – No need to arrive early).

Friday, April 9, 8:40-9:15 AM, in your child(ren)’s classroom(s): Families as Learning Partners.

Friday, April 9, 9:15 AM, Outer Café (Baltic Street Side): Parent Coffee.

Friday, April 9, 9:15 AM, Room 116: Knitting Tutorial.

Friday, April 9, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Citywide Education Council Special Election: If you would like to serve on the Citywide Council on Special Education (CCSE) or the Citywide Council on English Language Learners (CCELL) please click here to find information about the Councils and how to run for a seat or call the Office of Family Engagement and Advocacy (OFEA) at 212.374.4118.

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Do you have a special talent? A passion for origami, drawing, writing? A secret desire to teach kids how to knit or cook? Please explore your own interests and please consider leading a Cool Cluster! Clusters meet every Wednesday morning from 8:40 - 9:30 AM for 9-weeks, until June 9. If you are interested, please email Frank Thomas or Nina Chan Jalowayski with your ideas. The more parent facilitators we have, the smaller the Cool Clusters! Thanks in advance for your time and participation.
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Dear PS 29 Families,

As you know, spring at PS 29 is our busiest time. Community and school events are already on the calendar as well as a number of upcoming meetings and informational workshops. This week, we have three important and engaging opportunities to help enhance your children’s educational experience.

First, tomorrow night, Tuesday, March 23, is a huge night for us. We are delighted to invite you to attend PS 29 Math Night. Math Night will begin in the Auditorium at 6:00 PM with an overview of our math program through the grades. Following that, two teachers from each grade will host a math lesson in the classroom. You will learn how your children are taught math, participate in a math workshop session as your children would during the school day and, learn necessary strategies to assist your children at home. Childcare will be available and is made possible by the PS 29 PTA in the cafeteria.

Second, immediately following Math Night is the PS 29 PTA General Meeting. During the meeting, a draft of the 2010-2011 budget will be discussed as well as upcoming events through the end of the year. Childcare will continue and pizza will be provided for PS 29 students during the PTA meeting.

Third, the Department of Education is administering the NYC School Survey, a citywide effort that gives families an opportunity to offer important feedback on your children’s and your own experiences at PS 29. The survey was backpacked home to you last week in a bright green envelope.

As you know, PS 29 is a school that is committed to a strong parent partnership and your input and feedback around ways to continue to grow is so valued. I cannot stress how critical it is to have our families take the time to complete the survey. In addition, the score from the School Survey contributes to our overall Progress Report, accounting for 10% of our grade. In fact, this is the one section on the report that parents actually have a voice. Last year, 63% of our families responded, and the results contributed in a positive way to our final grade for the school year. This year we are hoping for 100% participation—either online or on paper. The deadline for completing this survey is April 23^rd. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Nina Chan Jalowayski, Parent Coordinator, at PS29PC@gmail.com or at 646.812.0184.

I look forward to seeing many of you at Math Night tomorrow evening and at our upcoming events. Looking forward to a wonderful spring at PS 29 with your children and with you!

Best,
Melanie

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Hope you’ve enjoyed this glorious weekend. What a way to welcome Spring!

If you haven’t already done so, please complete your NYC School Survey! Your feedback matters! Our goal this year is to reach 100% parent participation. If you’ve misplaced your green envelope, never fear. Please call 800.690.8603 to obtain a new serial number to complete the survey online. The deadline is April 23. Thanks again!

You will receive or already received the ARIS Parent Link two-page handout through your child’s backpack. Sign on at www.ARISParentLink.org to explore the Achievement Reporting and Innovation System, an online tool that gives families access to achievement information about their children and your school. To sign on, you will need the student's ID (OSIS) number listed on the first page and the temporary password located on the second page. Please email ARISParentLink@schools.nyc.gov with any questions or contact the PS 29 Main Office for misplaced OSIS numbers. Please note that families who have already logged onto the system will not receive the fliers.

Monday, March 22, Room 116: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery

Monday, March 22, 8:40 AM, Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms: Deborah Patterson of the Department of Health will conduct Pre-Kindergarten General Vision Screenings. These screenings will last approximately 10-12 minutes per Pre-K class. If anything is detected, a referral slip will be backpacked home.

Monday, March 22, 12:20-1:20 PM, Gym: PS 29 Gymnastics Team led by PE Teacher Kathy Nobles.

Tuesday, March 23, 3:00-5:00 PM, Outer Cafeteria (Baltic Street Side): Talent Show Auditions. Any questions, please contact Lisa VanTassel directly at Jasonlee1964@aol.com.

Tuesday, March 23, 6:00-7:00 PM, Auditorium: Math Night – Learn How Math is Taught at PS 29. Childcare available for PS 29 students.

Tuesday, March 23, 7:00-8:00 PM, Auditorium: PS 29 PTA General Meeting. Pizza and childcare available for PS 29 students.

Wednesday, March 24, 8:50 AM, Auditorium and Outer Cafeteria: Grade 3-5 Cool Clusters Share.

Wednesday, March 24, 11:30 AM, Room 407: School Safety/Building Response Team Meeting.

Thursday, March 25, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, March 25, 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium: Talent Show Auditions. Any questions, please contact Lisa VanTassel at Jasonlee1964@aol.com.

Friday, March 26, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Monday, March 29 – Tuesday, April 6: NO SCHOOL – Spring Recess; PS 29 PLUS Spring Recess Camp and Kids Club

Where in the World are the PS 29 Baggu Bags? Let’s track how far these fabulous eco-friendly bags have traveled since they first arrived at PS 29. If you’ve given them out as holiday gifts to relatives in far-off places, then mark the location(s) on the World Map that will be displayed in the school lobby soon. If you’re traveling over the break or just into Manhattan, please do the same. Also, please photograph yourselves carrying the PS 29 Baggu bag at these near and far locations and have your child(ren) add the 4x6 prints to our new display. Thanks in advance!

HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE SPRING RECESS! SEE YOU IN APRIL!

PS29 Plus Spring Break Camp

March 29-April 6

Enroll your child today in Spring Break camp at PS 29! It’s convenient and fun! Each day of the camp has a theme and consists of a variety of activities taught by PS 29 teachers, including drama, cooking, sports, singing, circus arts and arts and crafts. The program is available to all Pre-K through 5 students. Parents can enroll their child by the day or for the whole vacation. This is a great way for your kids to have a blast while you work -- all without disrupting your family's routines.

Details

Cost for the program is $80 per day, $504 for the seven-day vacation.
A 25% discount is available for all siblings.
Kids Club will also be available from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm for the regular price: $15 per day or $75 per week.
Use the online form to pay with your credit card OR download this form to pay by check.
Registration after TODAY FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010, will incur a late fee, so please do not delay!

Online Camp Registration

Sign up for Camp Only OR Camp with Kids Club.
Sign up for a full session or individual days.
Each day and each child must be registered seperately.
When signing up multiple children, select \"1st Child\" and then \"2nd +\" for each sibling (e.g. For 5 kids, click \"1st\" one time, then \"2nd\" four times).
Please fill out the additional information at Checkout to help us keep track of where kids go.

Register today!
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Monday Classes - March 22
Tuesday Classes - March 23
Wednesday Classes - March 24 (make up for snow day)
Thursday Classes - TODAY - March 18th
Friday Classes - March 26 (make up for snow day)

PS29 PLUS Brochures for the upcoming Spring Session will be available next week, before the break. Registration for Spring PS29 PLUS is at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 8.
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NYC Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and NYC Green Schools invite PS 29 parents and staff to join them for a BAKE-IN RALLY at City Hall tomorrow, March 18, between 4-6PM. The PS 29 group will meet in front of PS 29's main entrance at 3:15 pm to go over to City Hall. Children are welcome -- and it is supposed to be a beautiful day!
Please also take a moment to SIGN the petition!
The rally opposes the NYC Schools Chancellor Regulation A-812 banning home-baked foods from being sold in schools from the hours of 8am-6pm (with the exception of one PTA-sponsored fundraiser per month), while permitting the sale of highly processed, packaged food items, like Doritos, Frito Lay Chips and Pop-Tarts, instead. This regulation does nothing to fight childhood obesity and only succeeds in teaching our children that junk food is healthier for them than foods prepared at home, a policy that will only end up encouraging a lifetime of bad eating habits. (See today's New York Times article.)

Our schools have increasingly relied on home-baked foods to raise money for sports teams, field trips, and art and music programs, which are rapidly disappearing due to severe budget cuts.
Please help by signing the petition, and attending the rally!

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PS29 Plus Spring Break Camp

March 29-April 6

Spring break will be here before you know it! Enroll your child today in Spring Break Camp at PS 29! It’s convenient and fun! Each day of the camp has a theme and consists of a variety of activities taught by PS 29 teachers, including drama, cooking, sports, singing, circus arts and arts and crafts. The program is available to all Pre-K through 5 students. Parents can enroll their child by the day or for the whole vacation.

Details

Cost for the program is $80 per day, $504 for the seven-day vacation.
A 25% discount is available for all siblings.
Kids Club will also be available from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm for the regular price: $15 per day or $75 per week.
Use the online form to pay with your credit card OR download this form to pay by check.
Registration for Spring Break Camp by THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010.

Online Camp Registration

Sign up for Camp Only OR Camp with Kids Club
Sign up for a full session or individual days.
Each day and each child must be registered seperately.
When signing up multiple children, select \"1st Child\" and then \"2nd +\" for each sibling (e.g. For 5 kids, click \"1st\" one time, then \"2nd\" four times).
Please fill out the additional information on the Checkout to help us keep track of where kids go.

Thank you for registering today!
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We are pleased to announce that the upcoming cycle of our Enrichment Cluster Program for all of our Kindergarten classes will begin in a few weeks. The enrichment cluster program reflects our commitment to nurture and celebrate the many gifts and talents of all of the children here at P.S. 29. In the upcoming weeks, all of our Kindergarten children will have the opportunity to participate in a ten-week cluster that explores a topic of interest. Enrichment cluster topics are formed by considering the children’s interests and the facilitator’s passions.

In addition to this program being an exciting opportunity for the children, it is also a wonderful opportunity for you, the parents/caregivers, to share passions and interests with our children. We are recruiting parents to volunteer to facilitate their very own enrichment clusters. The ten-week cycle for your children will take place on Wednesdays from 8:40-9:30. In order to lead one of our clusters, you must be available from 8:40-9:30 on the following days: 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/4 (Tuesday), 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 and 6/16 (celebration/share). Being available for every session is crucial to ensure the success of the program. Depending on the number of facilitators, I am estimating that each cluster will have approximately six to eight children representing different Kindergarten classes.

If you are interested in the possibility of facilitating your own enrichment cluster, please return the slip below or email me at fthomas3@schools.nyc.gov and join me for an informational meeting on Monday, 3/22 at 8:45 a.m. in Room 317.

I am excited that P.S. 29 is able to offer such a wonderful program! I invite you to join us in nurturing our children’s interests and talents.

Sincerely,

Frank Thomas
Assistant Principal
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Enrichment Cluster Response Slip

Parent’s/Caregiver’s Name: _________________________________________ Class: ____________

Yes, I am interested in the possibility of facilitating my own enrichment cluster. I am available on the days listed above.

Contact Information (phone and email):
_______________________________________________________
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PS29 Plus Spring Break Camp

March 29-April 6

Don’t have a plan for your kid’s spring break? Enroll your child in Spring Break camp at PS 29! It’s convenient and fun! Each day of the camp has a theme and consists of a variety of activities taught by PS 29 teachers, including drama, cooking, sports, singing, circus arts and arts and crafts. The program is available to all Pre-K through 5 students. Parents can enroll their child by the day or for the whole vacation.

Details

Cost for the program is $80 per day, $504 for the seven-day vacation.
A 25% discount is available for all siblings.
Kids Club will also be available from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm for the regular price: $15 per day or $75 per week.
Use the online form to pay with your credit card OR download this form to pay by check.
Registration for Spring Break Camp CLOSES THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010.

Online Camp Registration

Sign up for Camp Only OR Camp with Kids Club
Sign up for a full session or individual days.
Each day and each child must be registered seperately.
When signing up multiple children, select \"1st Child\" and then \"2nd +\" for each sibling (e.g. For 5 kids, click \"1st\" one time, then \"2nd\" four times).
Please fill out the additional information on the Checkout to help us keep track of where kids go.

Thank you for registering today!

Please do not delay or forget to complete your NYC School Survey! It only takes a few minutes and may be completed online at www.nycschoolsurvey.org. All you need is the 8-digit ID number printed on the first and last pages of the paper survey that was sent home in the green envelope last week. The password is 2010. If you prefer to use the paper survey, please complete it and mail it in using the pre-paid, pre-addressed envelope provided. Your feedback really matters! The survey counts for 10% of the school’s report card. Please complete and submit the survey and help us achieve 100% parent participation! The deadline is April 23. Thanks in advance!

Register now and here for the PS29 PLUS Spring Break Camp and Kids Club (March 29-April 6)! The program is open to all PS 29 Pre-K through Grade 5 students. Choose a day or two or book the whole week. Sign up for Camp only OR Camp with Kids Club. Registration is online only and closes on Friday, March 19!

Salad Bar Volunteers Needed to serve vegetables to students during lunchtime. To sign up, please visit the Salad Bar Volunteer Calendar - available under the “Calendar” link on the school homepage or email Emily Freund directly.

Monday, March 15, 12:20-1:20 PM, Room 409: Fun with Solar Energy Brown Bag Lunch Seminar for 16 Grade 3 students led by PS 29 Parent Amy Sirot. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during today’s lunch and recess periods. Please don’t forget a brown bag lunch!

Monday, March 15, 12:20-1:20 PM, Gym: PS 29 Gymnastics Team led by PE Teacher Kathy Nobles.

Monday, March 15: Report Cards Distributed Today! Report cards are sent home through your child’s backpack. Please review, sign and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, March 22. Also, please take a moment to consider lateness or absences, if applicable. It is considered excessive, if your child has been late to school 3 or more times in a marking period. It is essential that students arrive to school on time. There is a lot to learn and every minute of the school day counts. Please feel free to email Nina Chan Jalowayski, if you have questions.

Monday, March 15, 6:30 PM, Room 318: PS 29 PTA Executive Board Meeting.

Tuesday, March 16 – Thursday, March 18, 8:00-8:40 AM: Early Risers Program CANCELLED for this week only.

Tuesday, March 16, 12:00 PM Dismissal: Half Day of School – Parent Teacher Conferences. Conferences are scheduled in 15-minute intervals between 1:00-3:00 PM and 5:30-8:00 PM, unless otherwise arranged by your child(ren)’s teacher(s).

Tuesday, March 16, 12:00-3:00 PM or 12:00-6:00 PM: Half Day of School – Afterschool Movie and Kids Club Options. Students staying at school following the early dismissal will eat their pre-packed home lunch in the cafeteria. At 12:30 PM, chaperones will walk students to Cobble Hill Cinemas for the 1:00 PM showing of Alice in Wonderland. Following the film, children return to PS 29 to the usual Kids Club routine, which includes outdoor play and a snack. Pricing is as follows: 12:00-3:00 PM - $30 per student or $50 for a student and one sibling or 12:00-6:00 PM - $50 per student or $70 for a student and one sibling. Sign up in the Main Office in advance, the day of or email Maureen Crowley directly.

Tuesday, March 16, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM, Outer Café: Silent and Online Auction Pick-Up. If you received email confirmations regarding auction items, then you are the lucky winner! Please come to school to pick up your winnings. Thank you again to all for participating in this year's auction to support PS 29 and our students. Congratulations to our highest bidders!

Tuesday, March 16, 6:00-8:00 PM, Outside Auditorium: Representatives from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music will be available to meet with parents on the night of the Parent Teacher Conferences.

Wednesday, March 17, 8:45 AM, Room 323: Arts Committee Meeting.

Wednesday, March 17, 12:20 PM, Room 409: How to Start a Really Cool Pilates Studio Brown Bag Lunch Seminar for 20 Grade 5 students led by PS 29 Parent Jan Phillips. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during today’s lunch and recess periods. Please don’t forget to pack a brown bag lunch!

Thursday, March 18, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, March 18: 4:30 PM, Room 318: Physical Education/Wellness Committee Meeting.

Thursday, March 18: 7:00-9:00 PM, MS 462 (7^th Avenue between 4^th & 5^th Streets): Community Education Council (CEC) for District 15 Wellness in Our Schools Forum.

Friday, March 19: Registration for Spring Break Camp CLOSES. Register here.

Friday, March 19, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club. Pianist needed to assist with musical portion of the upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz. If you are interested or know anyone who may be available, please email Gina Stormont directly.

PS29 Plus Spring Break Camp

March 29-April 6

Details

Cost for the program is $80 per day, $504 for the seven day vacation.
A 25% discount is available for all siblings.
Kids Club will also be available from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm for the regular price: $15 per day or $75 per week.
Use the online form to pay with your credit card OR download this form to pay by check.
Registration for Spring Break Camp CLOSES on MARCH 19, 2010.

Online Camp Registration

Sign up for Camp Only OR Camp with Kids Club
Sign up for a full session or individual days.
Each day and each child must be registered seperately.
When signing up multiple children, select \"1st Child\" and then \"2nd +\" for each sibling (e.g. For 5 kids, click \"1st\" one time, then \"2nd\" four times).
Please fill out the additional information on the Checkout to help us keep track of where kids go.

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Lice were found in the following classes:
K-203, 1-324, 4-508, 5-504, 5-527 (all today) and 3-405 (last week)

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE check your child(ren)'s head(s) tonight AND on a regular basis! A lice letter was sent home three weeks ago to a specific class (mentioned above) and today, 36% of the students from the same class were sent home with lice.

Lice letters serve as a reminder to check your own child. Head checks with a lice comb are time consuming, but having lice itself is even worse...especially if you have more than one child at home! Please do yourself a favor and conduct continuous head checks at home. Head checks by me do not guarantee a lice/nit-free head. If your child says that I checked their head at school and found nothing STILL check them. Please help keep PS 29 and your home bug-free.

Thank you,
Nurse Pumpkin
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The NYC School Survey helps school leaders understand what key members of the school community say about the learning environment at each school. The information captured by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.

Every year, all PS 29 teachers and all PS 29 parents take the NYC School Survey. The survey results provide insight into a school’s learning environment and a measure of diversification that goes beyond test scores on the Progress Report. The survey questions assess the community’s opinions on academic expectations, communication, engagement, and safety and respect. School leaders can use survey results to better understand their own school’s strengths and areas for targeted improvement.

Survey results are reported publicly through Survey Reports, a written document that summarizes survey results by question and category, and Survey Quest, an online tool that provides easy-to-read graphs that compare the school’s responses to the city’s responses.

A school’s NYC School Survey results count for 10% of the Progress Report. To learn more about how the NYC School Survey is scored for general education schools, click here.

The Department of Education attempts to send only one parent survey per family. However, if you receive surveys for siblings, please only complete one survey for PS 29. The survey information is based on the experience of your older child at PS 29.

Please consider completing the survey online at www.nycparentsurvey.org. At the site, please select \"Parent Survey\". To log on, please use the 8-digit numeric code (no space when entered online) printed on the first and last page of your paper survey. If you do not have access to a computer, please feel free to come to Room 133 to complete your online survey. Please be sure to bring in your green envelope and its contents as well!

If you prefer to use the paper survey, please complete and return them in the pre-addressed, postage-paid envelopes provided by April 23, 2010. This year, teachers will complete their own survey online.

Either way, the survey only takes a few minutes to complete and counts for 10% of the school’s Progress Report. Please help us complete and submit the surveys at your earliest convenience.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Nina Chan Jalowayski or contact the Survey Team or call 212.374.6646. Feel free to visit NYC School Survey for further information. Thank you in advance.
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Thank you for making the third annual Spring Gala and Silent Auction an event to remember! It was an incredible party that helped to bring in loads of amazing donations to support our school and our students in the upcoming 2010-2011 year! Thank you to our vast array of sponsors, donors and volunteers. Special thanks to Lisa Trollback and Joyce Seares, our PTA co-presidents, for their dedication and the countless hours devoted to making the online auction a spectacular success. Many thanks to our event coordinators and our parent volunteers for all their time and energy as well! Thank you, as always.

Monday, March 8, Room 116: Tello’s Green Farm Egg Mobile Delivery.

Monday, March 8, 12:20-1:20 PM, Gym: PS 29 Gymnastics Team led by PE Teacher Kathy Nobles.

Monday, March 8: PS 29 PTA Executive Board Meeting POSTPONED until Monday, March 15 at 6:30 PM, Room 318.

Wednesday, March 10, 8:45 AM, Room 116: Parent Enrichment Series: The Curse of the Good Girl (Part II of the Raising Cain Series) led by Roseann Giglio and Tina Strafaci.

Wednesday, March 10, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM: Claim Your Auction Winnings at 198 Baltic Street. Winners will receive an email with details. Meanwhile, the Online Auction Continues all week until Sunday, March 14 at www.tinyurl.com/29auction.

Wednesday, March 10, 4:00 PM, Room 318: Math Enrichment Committee Meeting.

Thursday, March 11, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, March 11, 12:20-1:20 PM, Room 409: Can I Be a Playwright Too? Brown Bag Lunch Seminar for 20 Grade 1 students led by PS 29 Parent Sarah Moore. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during today’s lunch and recess periods.

Thursday, March 11, 12:30 PM, Room 318: Cedric Hines of The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York returns to offer an Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid Training for ALL interested parents. PS 29 First Responders and PS 29 Staff are encouraged to attend as well.

Thursday, March 11, 5:00 PM, Room 318: School Leadership Team Meeting.

Friday, March 12, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Please don’t forget that Tuesday, March 16 is Parent Teacher Conferences – 12:00 PM dismissal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!

For Pre-K Seats in 2010:

Every parent MUST submit their Pre-K Application directly through the Department of Education. There are two ways to apply - either online or by mail in paper form (booklets available at school 3/8/10).

Please be sure to copy either the online application or the paper application and return it to Maureen Monaco in the main office to attach to your child's paperwork. This ensures that we have all the paperwork for siblings wishing to have a seat in Pre-K for 2010. Thank you.
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Use Your Voice! Stand up for Schools!

The Public Advocate for the City of New York Bill de Blasio
cordially invites you to

United to Improve Our Education System:

Parental Engagement in Public Education

Help us create a partnership with the community to address issues that affect us all. Join fellow parents, students, educators and community members to learn about opportunities to become involved in our local schools, and to share your thoughts and ideas about engaging parents in New York City public education.

Town Hall Meeting

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Brooklyn Borough Hall Courtroom, 2^nd Floor
209 Joralemon Street at Court Street

Co-Sponsored by

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Daniel Squadron,

Assemblywoman Joan Millman, City Councilmembers Letitia James,

Brad Lander, and Steve Levin

Featuring representatives from CEJ & UFT

as well as various PTAs & Community Boards representing Brooklyn

For more info or to RSVP contact

Chris Black at 212-669-7200 or cblack@pubadvocate.nyc.gov
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Thank you to our PS 29 Parent Community for your amazing efforts in soliciting and securing donations for our upcoming Spring Gala and Silent Auction this Friday, March 5 at the Brooklyn Lyceum! Please don't forget to start bidding online on Monday, March 1 and encourage family and friends to do so as well at www.TinyURL.com/29Auction. Volunteers will be needed throughout this week -- pre-, during and post-event. If you are available or signed on before, please email PS29Auction@gmail.com to help out. Thanks, as always!

Monday, March 1, 8:45 AM, Room 318: School Lunch-Food and Farming Subcommittee Meeting.

Monday, March 1, 9:00 – 11:00 AM, Main Office: Pre-Kindergarten Registration Begins for 2010-2011.

Monday, March 1, 12:20-1:20 PM, Outer Cafeteria: Grade 3 Running Club Last Session. A final thank you to PS 29 Parent and organizer Stephanie Manske and to our many Parent Volunteers for making this possible!

Monday, March 1, 12:20-1:20 PM, Gym: PS 29 Gymnastics Team led by PE Teacher Kathy Nobles.

Monday, March 1: 4:15 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting.

Tuesday, March 2: Deadline to Purchase Spring Gala and Silent Auction Tickets (for caterer’s headcount).

Wednesday, March 3: 8:45 AM, Room 116: Parent Book Club led by Pre-K Family Worker Roseann Giglio.

Thursday, March 4, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Friday, March 5: Pre-Kindergarten – NO SCHOOL: Professional Development Day for Pre-K Teachers.

Friday, March 5: Families as Learning Partners is CANCELLED this month. Mark your calendars for our next session on Friday, April 9!

Friday, March 5, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Friday, March 5, 7:00-11:00 PM: PS 29 PTA Third Annual Spring Gala and Silent Auction at the Brooklyn Lyceum (227 4^th Avenue between Union and President Streets). Please join us for a full buffet dinner with wine, beer and cocktails. Meet and mingle with PS 29 parents, teachers and staff while bidding on the vast array of incredible auction items. It’s a fabulous time and a wonderful way to support our school!

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Come Party with Us!

Shake off the winter and taste, drink and feel the New Orleans Mardi Gras vibe at the PS 29 Spring Gala and Silent Auction.

Full buffet dinner with wine, beer, and signature cocktails!

Friday March 5, 7-11 PM, at the Brooklyn Lyceum.

Dancing, mingling with other parents, teachers and staff!

And, of course, bidding on our fabulous auction items!

Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday, March 2nd for our caterer's headcount.

We're still 50 tickets short of our fundraising goal!

We need your support!

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"; /* bodyEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; bodyEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; bodyEl.style.margin = "0"; */ itemEl.appendChild(bodyEl); itemWrapperEl.appendChild(itemEl); var itemEl = document.createElement("LI"); itemEl.style.listStyle = "none"; itemEl.style.margin = "0"; itemEl.style.padding = "0"; var titleEl = document.createElement("H2"); // titleEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("2010 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Process Begins on March 1: 9 - 11 AM, Main Office")); titleEl.innerHTML = "2010 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Process Begins on March 1: 9 - 11 AM, Main Office"; /* titleEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; titleEl.style.margin = "0 0 0px 0"; titleEl.style.padding = "0"; titleEl.style.fontWeight = "bold"; titleEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; */ itemEl.appendChild(titleEl); var metaEl = document.createElement("P"); metaEl.className = "meta"; metaEl.appendChild(document.createTextNode("From: Nina Chan Jalowayski, February 24 2010")); /* metaEl.style.fontFamily = "Arial"; metaEl.style.fontSize = "12px"; metaEl.style.color = "#999999"; metaEl.style.margin = "0" */ itemEl.appendChild(metaEl); var bodyEl = document.createElement("DIV"); bodyEl.className = "body"; bodyEl.innerHTML = "The Pre-Kindergarten application period will begin on March 1, 2010. Please register in our Main Office between 9:00 - 11:00 AM on weekdays. Please be sure to bring your incoming pre-K child with you to registration.

You must also bring the following documents:

Proof of Residence (two of the following documents - a residential, unpaid, utility bill; letter addressed to you from a federal, state or local government agency; an original lease agreement, deed or mortgage statement; a current property tax bill; an unpaid water bill for the residence; or an official payroll form from an employer.)
Child's Original Birth Certificate or Passport
Child's Immunization Records
Child's Latest Report Card/Transcript (if available)
Child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or 504 Accommodation Plan (if applicable and available)

Pre-K directories and applications will be available online and at borough enrollment offices on that date. Elementary schools will receive pre-K directories for distribution to families by March 8, and translated versions of the directory will be available online. The application deadline is April 9.

Additionally, families are invited to attend an information session to learn more about the pre-Kindergarten admissions process. Representatives from the Offices of Student Enrollment and Early Childhood Education will be available at each of the sessions to answer questions. Translation and interpretation services will be provided. Further details are available at this Web site.
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About 300,000 American children under the age of 14 have epilepsy. It affects children at different ages, and in different ways. For some, it will be a temporary problem, easily controlled with medication, outgrown after a few years. For others, it may be a lifelong challenge affecting many areas of life.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. There are many different kinds of seizures. Some cause a child to lose consciousness or “blank out.” Others can cause shaking or convulsions. All are caused by a sudden interruption in the brain's normal activity. Seizures and epilepsy can create many challenges for a family, but with good treatment options and support, most children can live full and active lives.
Find out more about issues for children with epilepsy -- from education to safety -- in our children's section or through our epilepsy & my child links.
For those who missed this morning's training and awareness session sponsored by The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York, PS 29 Parent Workshop Series will be holding another one on Thursday, March 11 at 12:30 PM in Room 318.

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More cases of lice have been discovered. We now have cases in another kindergarten class, the second grade, another third grade class and the fifth grade. Please check your kids and share information, so we can stop lice sooner than later. Letters of notification have been sent to the affected classrooms. Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions 718-330-1217. The attached image should help with lice identification.
Sincerely,
Nurse Pumpkin
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Welcome back! Hope everyone had a wonderful mid-winter break and is well-rested for the upcoming week!

Monday, February 22, 12:20-1:20 PM, Outer Cafeteria: Grade 3 Running Club continues. Please don’t forget to send your runner(s) in with sneakers. Boys run first, while girls eat lunch. At 12:50 PM, they switch. Thanks, as always, to our parent volunteers!

Monday, February 22: Deadline to purchase PS 29 PTA Annual Gala and Silent Auction tickets at the discounted rate of $65 per person! On Tuesday, the price goes up to $75. Please note that tickets MUST be bought in advance, no walk-in tickets available, for catering purposes. It’s a fabulous party! Please don’t delay! To buy online, go to TinyURL.com/Gala29.

Tuesday, February 23, 3:00 PM, Room 318: Arts Committee Meeting.

Tuesday, February 23, 5:00 PM, Room 318: Math Enrichment Committee Meeting. Come to the first session to help brainstorm ways to bring additional math (and science) learning opportunities to PS 29 students.

Wednesday, February 24, 8:45 AM, Room 318: Epilepsy and Seizure First Aid Training for ALL interested parents sponsored by The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York.

Wednesday, February 24, 11:30 AM: Room 407: School Safety/Building Response Team Meeting.

Thursday, February 25, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, February 25, 3:00 PM, Main Office: Deadline to Register for the PS 29 Annual Talent Show Extended Until Today. All students in Grades 3-5 are invited to participate. Please drop your completed and signed registration form into the box marked “Talent Show”, located in the main office. Please direct your questions to Lisa VanTassel at jasonlee1964@aol.com.

Thursday, February 25, 4:30 PM, Room 318: PE/Wellness Committee Meeting.

Friday, February 26, 3:00-6:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Friday, February 26: Deadline for Silent Auction items. If you have donations to upload, please do so at TinyURL.com/Gala29. Any questions, please email ps29auction@gmail.com. Thanks in advance.

The PS29 PTA Annual Gala and Auction is quickly approaching! Tomorrow is the last day to purchase $65 tickets; tickets are $75 thereafter and will not be for sale at the door. Please also consider buying a benefactor ticket, which buys a ticket for a teacher. The PTA will have a table in the school's lobby tomorrow at drop off, if you wish to pay by check or cash. To buy online, go to: TinyURL.com/Gala29.

We have received many generous auction donations so far — click HERE for a preview — but still need more in order to achieve our fundraising goals. Deadline for auction items is this Friday, February 26th.

How can you help?

Donate your talents! Offer to host a small dinner party, donate a bottle of wine from your collection, babysit, bake a cake, install a light fixture. Be creative! We know that each and every one of you has something to offer.
Reach out to folks you know! Some past donations include restaurant and spa gift certificates, hotel stays, museum passes, theater or sporting events tickets, children's classes, and gift baskets of all kinds.
Come help us set up on Friday, March 5th from 10 am at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Pizza lunch included!
Buy your Gala tickets!

Please email ps29auction@gmail.com with questions or to volunteer. Donations may be easily uploaded directly HERE. For donation forms to print, click HERE.
Thank you!
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Dear Parents,

We are currently producing a companion documentary to HBO's A FAMILY IS A FAMILY IS A FAMILY: A ROSIE O'DONNELL CELEBRATION. This program, which premiered in January, is a moving portrait of American families today, featuring original songs and kids musing on love, parents,
and what it means to be in a family.

Our new program will focus on the subjects of love, divorce and stepfamilies. Along with thoughtful interviews with young children, we are planning on featuring original songs, poems, and artwork created by kids.

We would like to invite students from PS 29, between the ages of 4 and 8, to potentially be included in our program. We are looking for kids who are children of divorce, parental separation, or are part of a blended/stepfamily who might enjoy participating. We would talk with kids
about families and love and ask about strategies that help them through hard
times.

Our previous family specials, including the Peabody and Emmy-winning GOODNIGHT MOON & OTHER SLEEPYTIME TALES, THE MUSIC IN ME and CLASSICAL BABY, have featured kids talking from the heart about subjects like dreams, music, poetry and love. Our shows have been successful with parents and with children, not least because of the participation of wonderful children.

If you think that your child may want to participate, or for more information, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks so much for your generous consideration.

Kind regards,

Christine Turner
Associate Producer
212-512-1066
christine.turner@hbo.com

Amy Schatz
Director/Producer
212-512-1003
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The school doors will not be open until 8:35am - no early drop off.
Please pack a home lunch as there's no school lunch this week.

See you soon. Everyone else enjoy your break and see you next week.
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Lice are back! Please check your kids. A visual inspection by me does not clear them of lice! The only way to really tell if someone is lice free is to comb their hair with conditioner. A lice comb works best.
Again, if you discover you have them please share this information. There is no shame. I've had them, TWICE!
If anyone has questions please feel free to call or email me.
Have a safe and fun February break.
Nurse Pumpkin
718-330-1217
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Were you searching endlessly yesterday for your child's gloves, hat, scarf, boots or even down jacket before heading out to play in the snow? If you couldn't find it at home, it may be here at school, in the Lost & Found! The Lost & Found is now on the Baltic Street side of the Outer Cafeteria. Items have been hung or arranged on a table for your convenience. Please do come in, take a look and reclaim your belongings.

After the mid-winter break, items that remain will be brought over to Goodwill on Atlantic Avenue. Thanks!
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The PS29 PTA Annual Gala and Auction is quickly approaching. We have received some generous donations thus far — click HERE for a preview — but need many more in order to achieve our fundraising goals.

How can you help?

Donate your talents! Offer to host a small dinner party, donate a bottle of wine from your collection, babysit, bake a cake, install a light fixture. Be creative! We know that each and every one of you has something to offer.
Reach out to folks you know! Some past donations include restaurant and spa gift certificates, hotel stays, museum passes, theater or sporting events tickets, children's classes, and gift baskets of all kinds.
Come help us set up on Friday, March 5th from 10 am at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Pizza lunch included!
Buy your Gala tickets!

Monday, February 8, 12:20-1:20 PM, Outer Cafeteria: Grade 3 Running Club continues. Please don’t forget to send your runner(s) in with sneakers and with their completed and signed permission slip, if you forgot last week! Boys run first, while the girls eat lunch. At 12:50 PM, the groups switch. Thanks again to all our volunteers. We wouldn’t be able to do this without your help.

Monday, February 8, 4:30 PM, Room 318: Diversity Committee Meeting. Please join us as we begin to plan our big event for the year.

Tuesday, February 9, 8:45 AM, Auditorium: Grade 1 Brooklyn-Queens Conservatory of Music Orff Share. Friends and family are invited to watch and listen to their little musicians in action. Please don’t forget your recording devices!

Wednesday, February 10, 8:45 AM, Room 318: Parent Enrichment Series continues with a discussion, led by Tina Strafaci and Roseann Giglio, focusing on girls with references to Rachel Simmons’ book, The Curse of the Good Girl.

Wednesday, February 10, 3:00 PM, Main Office: Deadline to Register for the PS 29 Annual Talent Show. Students in Grades 3-5 are invited to participant. Please drop your completed and signed registration form into the box marked “Talent Show”, located in the main office. Please direct your questions to Lisa VanTassel at jasonlee1964@aol.com.

Thursday, February 11, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Thursday, February 11, 8:45 AM, Auditorium: Grade 2 and 3 - Special Assembly on Haiti led by returning special guests Joel Malebranche and PS 29 Parent Dylan Westfeldt.

Thursday, February 11, 11:20 AM, Room 409: February is Children’s Dental Health Month. To recognize this, Dr. Lisa Bienstock of Pediatric Dentistry, will lead a Teeth and More Brown Bag Lunch Seminar for twenty-four Kindergarteners. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during their lunch and recess periods.

Thursday, February 11, 5:00 PM, Room 318: School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting.

Friday, February 12, 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Mid-Winter Break (February 15-19). School resumes on Monday, February 22. Enjoy your week off with family and friends!

Families as Learning Partners

Friday, February 5 at 8:40 – 9:15 AM in your child’s classroom

Pre-Kindergarten: Math Partners

Kindergarten: Social Studies Partners

Grade 1: Non-Fiction Reading Partners

Grade 2: Realistic Fiction Celebration

Grade 3: Chinese Watercolors

Grade 4: Personal Essay Celebration

Grade 5: Fantasy

PS 29 PTA – sponsored Parent Coffee to follow in the Outer Cafeteria at 9:15 AM
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Midwinter Recess is only two weeks away! Do you know what your kids will be doing? Today is the deadline to register for the all-new PS29 PLUS Winter Camp 2010! Please click HERE for the schedule and HERE to sign up. Kids Club is available each day from 3-6 PM.

**Pre-K siblings of K-5 campers are also eligible to enroll.**
Questions: PS29PTA@gmail.com.
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Monday, February 1, 9:00-11:00 AM, Main Office: Kindergarten Registration for 2010-2011 Begins. Please note that Pre-Kindergarten registration will start on March 1 – details to follow upon receipt from the NYC Department of Education.

Monday, February 1: Deadline to Register for the PS29PLUS Mid-Winter Holiday Camp (February 15-19). To enroll, please visit www.TinyURL.com/Camp29.

Monday, February 1, 12:20-1:20 PM, Outer Cafeteria: Grade 3 Running Club Begins. Please don’t forget to send your runner(s) in with sneakers and with a completed and signed permission slip! Thank you in advance to PS 29 Parent Stephanie Manske for leading and organizing the Club and to Grade 3 parent volunteers who have signed on to make this possible.

Tuesday, February 2, 12:20-1:20 PM, Room 409: PS 29 Parent Shana Schoepke returns to lead her Working in TV and Movies in the City Brown Bag Lunch Seminar to 22 Grade 5 students. Invitations will be backpacked home with students who volunteered to attend during their lunch and recess periods.

Wednesday, February 3, 8:40 AM, Room 116: PS 29 Parent Book Club.

Thursday, February 4, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Friday, February 5, 8:40-9:15 AM, in your child’s classroom: Families as Learning Partners. Coffee gathering sponsored by the PS 29 PTA to follow, in the Outer Cafeteria.

Friday, February 5, 3:00-5:00 PM, Auditorium: ‘The Cast’ Grade 5 Acting Club.

Special Request on behalf of the PS 29 Faculty and Staff Book Clubs (Begins Monday, February 8): If anyone has copies of the following books and is willing to part with them until late March, please do let Frank Thomas or Nina Chan Jalowayski know or simply bring the book(s) directly to the Main Office. Also, please don’t forget to write your name and your child’s classroom number on the inside cover! Thanks in advance.

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally E. Shaywitz
Comprehension through Conversation: The Power of Purposeful Talk in the Reader’s Workshop by Maria Nichols
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
The Trouble with Black Boys: And Other Reflections on Race, Equity, and the Future of Public Education by Pedro Noguera
Whatever It Takes: Geoffrey Canada’s Quest to Change Harlem and America by Paul Tough
The Intelligent Eye: Learning to Think by Looking at Art by David Perkins
Let the Great World Spin: A Novel by Colum McCann
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
When Your Reach Me by Rebecca Stead

Please mark your calendars and have a terrific week!

The Kindergarten application period for the 2010 - 2011 school year begins on Monday, February 1. Starting February 1, families may go directly to their zoned school and/or other schools for which they are eligible to apply. At the schools, parents/guardians will be asked to complete application materials and show proof of residence and proof of birth for their child. WHEN YOU COME TO APPLY AT PS 29, PLEASE BRING YOUR CHILD(REN) WITH YOU (between 9:00 - 11:00 AM, Mondays - Fridays).

All students must apply to attend kindergarten at New York City public school in September 2010.

This includes:

Zoned students
Students with disabilities
Students with siblings already enrolled in a public school
Non-zoned students
Students currently attending a pre-Kindergarten program

Key Dates:
February 1 – March 12: Kindergarten Application period when families complete application materials at school(s).
March 22: Schools notify families regarding Kindergarten placement offer.
April 12 – April 23: Kindergarten pre-registration period.

Eligibility:
Children who were born between January 1 – December 31, 2005 and who are residents of New York City are eligible to apply and attend a New York City public school Kindergarten program during the 2010-11 academic year.

Admission Priorities:
The priorities for admission to Zoned Schools are:

Zoned students with verified siblings who will be enrolled in grades K-5 in the school as of September 2010;
Zoned students without siblings applying to their zoned school;
Non-zoned students with verified siblings, who will be enrolled in grades 1-5 in the school as of September 2010:
1. Within District first, and then
2. Out of District; and
3. Within District first, and then
4. Out of District

Non-zoned students without siblings:

Priorities for Admission to Non-Zoned Schools are:

Eligible students with verified siblings who will be enrolled in grades K-5 in the school as of September 2010; and
Other eligible students without siblings

We look forward to helping you throughout the admissions process! For more information, please visit the Elementary Admissions Page on the DOE Website.

Elementary School Enrollment Team, ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov, 718.935.2009

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Midwinter Recess is only two weeks away! Do you know what your kids will be doing? Today is the deadline to register for the all-new PS29 PLUS Winter Camp 2010! Please click HERE for the schedule and HERE to sign up. Kids Club is available each day from 3-6 PM.
**Pre-K siblings of K-5 campers are also eligible to enroll.**
Questions: PS29PTA@gmail.com.
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Monday, January 25, 8:40 AM: Tello’s Egg Delivery.

Tuesday, January 26, 8:40 AM, Auditorium: Jan Poppendieck, author of Free For All: Fixing School Food in America, visits PS 29 to take us on an eye-opening journey into our nation’s public school kitchens. Join us to learn how you can help improve it!

Wednesday, January 27, 6:30 PM, Auditorium and Outer Cafeterias: Winter Arts Celebration featuring the PS 29 Advanced Band, Band, Chorus and a School-wide Art Exhibition. Participating band/chorus families, please remember to bring your cookie contribution for the post-performance fun! All band members are requested to arrive at 6:00 PM for tune- and warm-ups. Please don’t forget about the performance dress codes!

Thursday, January 28, 8:45 AM, Room 318: PS 29 Speech-Language Pathologist, Amy McNeal will lead a workshop on speech, language and the importance of playing with sounds to promote reading skills while encouraging new vocabulary with children.

Thursday, January 28, 8:40 AM, Room 116: Meditation Group led by PS 29 Parent Stephen Park.

Friday, January 29, 8:15 AM, Auditorium: Grade 5 Parent and Caregivers Year-End Activities Planning Meeting. Please join us to help make it all possible for our soon-to-be graduates!

Friday, January 29 is also Photo Retake Day, 9:00 AM, Auditorium. If you would like your child’s individual photo retaken, please return the original picture package on Friday. Please keep the class picture. Class pictures will not be retaken. If your child was absent on the original Fall Photo Day, this is the day to be photographed! Retake Day will begin with the Grade 5 Yearbook Class Photo.

Please mark your calendars and have a terrific week!

Please use this link to the online donor form for the Silent Auction. You can also find the auction form and solicitation letter on the Forms page of the school website. (You do not need to log in to access this page.) The link is also fixed in the website post of the previous email. Thanks again for your help with this very important fundraiser!
On an entirely separate fundraising note, the PTA has already raised a whopping $750 in baked goods and hot coffee sales for the Doctors Without Borders effort in Haiti. Thank you very much for your generosity and kindness!
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The PS 29 PTA will be holding its annual Gala on Friday, March 5^th at the Brooklyn Lyceum.
Our very festive Mardi Gras-themed event will also host one of our biggest fundraisers, our Annual Silent Auction. Each year we ask parents to donate or source the donation of items to this auction.
In past years, parents, friends and staff have donated the following:

GIFT CERTIFICATES (for services, restaurants, merchandise, etc.),
TICKETS (to the theater, movies, sports, etc.)
MEMBERSHIPS/SUBSCRIPTIONS (to museums, health clubs, magazines, etc.)
CORPORATE GIFTS (gift baskets, hotel stays, books, sports equipment etc.

Be creative and imaginative, donate your talent… Use your connections…Don’t be shy!
Work someplace exciting? Donate a “behind the scenes” tour.
Are you a photographer? Donate a photography session.
Are you a chef or caterer? Offer to prepare a meal or host a cooking class.
Are you a travel agent? Donate a trip or NYC hotel accommodations.
Are you a lawyer, accountant, carpenter, tech expert? Donate services.
Love to knit or sew? Offer to make a sweater, scarf, baby blanket, etc.
Love to bake? Offer a homemade cake of the month!

Donations will be accepted via any one of the following:

Complete the donation form HERE and place it in an envelope marked “SILENT AUCTION” and place in the auction bin, Main Office.
Complete form electronically and email it to ps29auction@gmail.com.
Upload your donation directly at www.TinyURL.com/29Auction.

Please note that we ask that donations be valued at $50 or more.
Deadline for donations is February 26, 2010
We are also looking for a team of parents to help solicit donations in the neighborhood. If you are interested in meeting neighborhood merchants or have a personal contact or relationship, please let us know at ps29auction@gmail.com. We welcome and would be very grateful for any and all assistance that you wish to offer.

If you have questions or would like to volunteer to help please email PS29Auction@gmail.com or call Jeanmarie Giordano (917) 952-3106 or Sarah Sellers (917) 544-4105.
Sarah Sellers will meet with volunteers both before and after tomorrow's PTA General meeting at 7 PM, and on Friday morning, Jan. 22, in outer cafeteria, Baltic Street side, from 8:00 AM-8:50 AM. Note: There are still plenty of ways to help even if you are unable to solicit items during the day!

Thank you in advance for helping to make the 2010 Silent Auction a great success!!
Jeanmarie Giordano and Sarah Sellers
Auction Chairs
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The PS 29 PTA will host a coffee and bake sale during drop-off on Tuesday, January 19. The proceeds will benefit earthquake victims in Haiti through Doctors Without Borders. Please come and enjoy a breakfast treat or a hot cup of coffee.

If you are interested in baking, please do! Please bring your goodies in by 8:15 AM. Any remaining items will be brought to the upper grade skating party later that evening. If you have any questions, please contact Joyce Seares at 917.497.5004.

Students are excited about their own contribution through a Coin Harvest. They made signs and hung them throughout the school this morning! Collections will begin next Tuesday.

Finally, we are pleased to report that an impromptu coffee sale took place today to benefit the same cause and organization.

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the PS 29 community and beyond. Have a wonderful holiday weekend.

PS 29 Admissions Process for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten:

Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Timeline:
Activity: Date (2010)
Pre-Kindergarten Application Period Begins;
Directories and Applications Available March 1
Pre-Kindergarten Information Sessions March
Pre-Kindergarten Application Period Ends April 9
Pre-Kindergarten Offer Letters Distributed to Families May 31
Families Pre-Register at Schools June 7 – June 18

K-5 Admissions
Your zoned elementary school is determined by your home address. If you are uncertain if PS 29 is your zoned school, click here, call Maureen Monaco, PS 29 pupil secretary at 718.330.9277 or call 311.

Kindergarten Admissions Timeline:
Activity:	Date (2010)
Kindergarten Admissions Period Begins	February 1
Kindergarten Admissions Period Ends	March 12
Schools Notify Families of Kindergarten Offers	March 22
Families Pre-register at Schools	April 12 – April 23

What to Bring:

When you come to PS 29 to register (between 9:00-11:00 AM on Mondays-Fridays), please bring your child with you. You also must bring the following documents:

Proof of residence. Any two of the following documents:
- A residential, unpaid, utility bill (gas or electric) in the resident’s name issued by National Grid, Con Edison, or the Long Island Power Authority (for the Rockaways);
- Documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state or local government agency, including the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), City Housing Authority, Human Resources Administration (HRA), the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), or an ACS subcontractor indicating the resident’s name and address; must be dated within the past 60 days
- An original lease agreement, deed, or mortgage statement for the residence
- A current property tax bill for the residence
- An unpaid water bill for the residence;
- Official payroll documentation from an employer such as a form submitted for tax withholding purposes or payroll receipt; a letter on the employer’s letterhead will not be accepted; must be dated within the past 60 days
Child’s original birth certificate or passport
Child’s immunization records
Child’s latest report card/transcript (if available)
Child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) and/or 504 Accommodation Plan (if applicable and available)

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For those who were unable to attend, please feel free to visit the links listed below and read through the attachment with important information relating to bullying vs. conflict and child abuse.

Respect for All Brochure
Child Abuse Prevention Resource List

Please also check our PS 29 Community Bulletin Board and Neighborhood Resources within the PS 29 website for further information. To access these sections of our website, please log in and click on the \"School Directory: Find Teachers, Parents and Activities and View All Classrooms and Groups\" box under the peach colored \"School Contacts\" tab under your child(ren)'s name(s).
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To enroll your child, please go to TinyURL.com/Camp29. Credit cards are accepted. You can also complete the form included in the online brochure and leave it with payment by check in the Kids Club/After-School mailbox in the school's main office. Checks should be made payable to PS 29 PTA.
To see the camp brochure click HERE and for schedule click HERE.
The camp will run during regular school day hours: from 8:40 am to 3:00 pm. In addition, Kids Club will be offered from 3 pm to 6 pm.
PS 29 teachers are excited to be sharing a wide range of activities with your children each day, including arts and crafts, sports, science experiments, drama, reading, karaoke and cooking.
Enroll by the day or for the week. Final deadline for camp registration is February 1st.
Please register by tomorrow for the 10% discount. The vacation is only one month away!
Thank you!
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Community members can help children in Haiti by making secure online donations to UNICEF.
For the Red Cross, you may give online or, quicker still, text \"HAITI\" to \"90999\" to donate $10 (to be charged to your cell phone bill). It just takes a moment, and will help save lives.
We will also launch a coin harvest. If anyone has a large plastic jar or two that they can bring to school today, please email PS29PTA@gmail.com.
Thank you!

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$\"Notify$

Notify NYC is the City of New York’s official source for information about emergency events and important City services. What you need to know, when you need to know it. Notify NYC will provide expanded information on school delays, closings, and early dismissals!

To receive school notifications and alerts, register for Notify NYC or modify your existing account to add the address of your child’s school to your areas of interest. Registration is free and simple.

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How could proposed amendments made in 2010 affect your child's school lunch?
What can you, as parents, do to help improve school food?

Join us on January 26 in the Auditorium, 8:40-9:30 AM
For a discussion with Janet Poppendieck, author of Free for All: Fixing School Lunch in America

Hosted by PS 29's Food and Farming Initiative
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I will be co-leading an enrichment cluster with 3-5 graders building a hydroponics window farm at PS 29 and am in need of a few key materials - if you have any of the following and are able to donate them, please bring them in to the PTA Room (133):

-1.5 liter water bottles
-1 gallon water bottles
-Air Pump (120 volts, 3/5 watts)
-Air Needles

Thank you!
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We are thrilled to offer 28 different Cool Clusters! Students have made their top three choices and this next cycle will begin on Wednesday, January 13 at 8:40 AM. Please visit our website to view the attached Enrichment Clusters menu. We hope this will help to stir some additional interest and ideas for our spring cycle for our Kindergarten students.

Thanks again for your continued support!
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$\"Go$

Part I of the \"How Boys and Girls Think and Learn Differently\" series

will focus on boys.

Come and watch video excerpts from Dr. Michael Thompson's \"Raising Cain\" and participate in an open discussion led by Tina Strafaci, L.C.S.W. and

Roseann Giglio, PS 29 Family Worker.

Part II: \"The Curse of the Good Girl\" by Rachel Simmons is scheduled for

February 10.
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A couple of important notes below - please read!

There's still time for a 2009 tax-deductible donation to the PTA at TinyURL.com/29Give. It only takes a minute, and benefits over 670 children! Thank you!

Please click HERE to download the brand-new PS29 PLUS Winter 2010 After School Program Course Catalogue. Registration will take place at 6:00 PM SHARP on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. Courses start on Monday, January 11th and will run for nine weeks. PS29 PLUS is a robust on-site after-school program offering a wide range of courses, taught by our own teachers as well as professional partners such as Vision Education & Media (RoboFun Lego Robotics), The Piano School of New York, Let’s Play Chess, and Juguemos a Cantar. PS29 PLUS offers a trimester schedule, and approximately 60 courses per academic year. We're pleased to note that we've held Kids' Club prices steady for the past three years (despite increases in costs to the PTA).

The PTA is also pleased to introduce our first PS29 PLUS Holiday Camp for the Midwinter Recess, February 15-19, 2010, as a service for busy and working parents (with options to register by the day or week.) Click HERE to see the catalogue and HERE for the schedule. We’re happy to offer online registration for your further convenience, and discounted early registration. Please click TinyURL.com/Camp29 to register.

All information is posted on the home page of PS29BROOKLYN.org. (You do not have to log in to access.)

Again, best wishes for the New Year and a huge thanks for all that you do for our children and their school!
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Starting February 2010, the PTA Afterschool Program will be sponsoring Holiday Week Camps at PS 29 for the mid-winter and spring vacations. You can now pay online with PS29's secure payment system.

Each day of the winter holiday camp, Feb. 15-19, will have a theme and a variety of fun activities taught by PS 29 teachers, including drama, cooking, sports, singing, circus arts, and arts and crafts. The program will be available to all K through 5 students. Parents can enroll their child for 1-5 days.

Before 1/15, the fees are $72.00 per day and $324 per week for one child. From 1/15 through 2/1, the rates are $80.00 per day or $360 per week for one child. Registration closes February 1.

Please go to the PS29 website and click on the \"Store\" link or follow this link:
http://ps29brooklyn.org/store/early%20reg%20holiday%20camp.html
If you have any questions, please contact Susan Panepento.
Special thanks to Susan Panepento, Marion Gropen, and Providence Hogan for getting camp and the online payment system off the ground.
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Wishing you and your family a wonderful, relaxing and safe holiday break! See you in 2010!

Happy holidays from all of us at PS 29!
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Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Timeline:
Activity:	Date (2010)
Pre-Kindergarten Application Period Begins; Directories and Applications Available	March 1
Pre-Kindergarten Information Sessions	March
Pre-Kindergarten Application Period Ends	April 9
Pre-Kindergarten Offer Letters Distributed to Families	May 31
Families Pre-Register at Schools	June 7 – June 18