Friday, February 26, 2010
Saturday Program on 2/27/10 has been cancelled
Please be advised that the Saturday Program on 2/27/10 has been cancelled.
No School - 2/26/2010
As per Chancellor Klein, NYC Public Schools are closed today: February 26, 2010. Please stay tuned to your local news or www.nyc.gov/schools for updates. Thank you.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Procedures on Days with Citywide Emergency Conditions or on Major Storm Days
Procedures on Days with Citywide
Emergency Conditions or on Major Storm Days [Distributed in September]
September 11, 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian:
This letter explains the procedures we follow on a day with citywide emergency conditions or a major storm day. The Chancellor will make an announcement to all public schools in the city on whether to close schools or delay their opening. This announcement is made in consultation with other City officials. All authorized delayed openings will result in the regular starting time being two hours later (Please note that, in addition to this two hour delay, the afternoon extra 37.5 minute session for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation, will be cancelled, as well as all field trips, all adult and continuing education activities, and all after-school activities – see below.)
By 6:00 a.m., the decision is announced on the 311 Information Line, on the Department of Education website Home Page (which can be accessed at http://schools.nyc.gov) and on the following radio stations in the city: WINS (1010 AM), WCBS (880 AM), WABC (770 AM), WLIB (1190 AM), WADO (1280 AM), WBLS (107.5 FM), WNYE (91.5 FM), as well as the following television stations: WCBS (Channel 2), WNBC (Channel 4), WNYW (Fox Channel 5), WABC (Channel 7), Univision Channel 41, and "NY 1" (Channel 1 on cable television). Major radio news stations, such as WINS (1010 AM) and WCBS (880 AM), should be listened to on portable radios in the event of a major blackout.
The school telephone number is: 718-464-5763. The regular school hours (including the extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation) are: 8:00 AM-2:57.5 PM. Without the extended day session (Fridays), school hours are 8:00 AM-2:20 PM. If there is an authorized delayed school opening, the school hours will be: 10:00 AM – 2:20 PM. Our Parent Coordinator can be reached at pcorley3@schools.nyc.gov or 347-563-4409.
When there is an authorized citywide school closing or delayed school opening, the following will be cancelled unless the Chancellor makes an announcement to the contrary: all field trips, all extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation at the start or at the end of the regular school day, all after-school programs (including Community-Based Organization after-school programs on public school sites), all after-school program transportation (including transportation to after-school programs at Community-Based Organization sites), all Adult and Continuing Education classes, all Young Adult Borough Centers, and all evening GED programs.
When there is an authorized citywide delayed school opening, school buses will run, but their arrival times will be delayed by two hours. In addition, buses will not be available for any start or end of day extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation (since these sessions will be cancelled). Morning prekindergarten programs within public schools will also be cancelled.
It is expected that when there is a delayed opening, all end of day extra sessions will be cancelled. As a result, all students will be dismissed at the regular time for students not attending the extra 37.5 minute session for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation. However, if citywide emergency conditions or a storm worsen, the Chancellor may have to announce an early dismissal. The Chancellor will notify bus services of the earlier dismissal schedule.
You should have plans in place with a relative, friend or neighbor in case your child is released early and you will not be at home to care for him or her. Your child should know of your plans. Please note that you must have listed that relative, friend or neighbor on the school’s “BLUE EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD” because schools are not authorized to release pupils to persons not listed on that card. You may also identify on the card a person or persons who should not have access to your child, as well as indicate the actions you would like the school to take if none of your listed contacts can be reached. The school will follow your recommendations as much as possible. It is important that you make certain that the card is up-to-date. If your child takes a school bus, school staff will remain in school with the bused children until buses arrive for dismissal or until your child is picked up.
If you have a child with a disability, you should use your discretion in deciding whether to send him or her to school when there is a delayed opening. If your child has medical or other health issues requiring nursing or other services during the school day, including services requiring a nurse or paraprofessional to ride on the bus, you should consider not sending your child to school. Please be reminded that your child will not be picked up if a nurse or paraprofessional who is required to ride with him or her is not aboard the school bus.
Again, contact the 311 Information Line, access the NYCDOE website Home Page at http://schools.nyc.gov, and listen to the radio or television stations listed above for information.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Emergency Conditions or on Major Storm Days [Distributed in September]
September 11, 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian:
This letter explains the procedures we follow on a day with citywide emergency conditions or a major storm day. The Chancellor will make an announcement to all public schools in the city on whether to close schools or delay their opening. This announcement is made in consultation with other City officials. All authorized delayed openings will result in the regular starting time being two hours later (Please note that, in addition to this two hour delay, the afternoon extra 37.5 minute session for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation, will be cancelled, as well as all field trips, all adult and continuing education activities, and all after-school activities – see below.)
By 6:00 a.m., the decision is announced on the 311 Information Line, on the Department of Education website Home Page (which can be accessed at http://schools.nyc.gov) and on the following radio stations in the city: WINS (1010 AM), WCBS (880 AM), WABC (770 AM), WLIB (1190 AM), WADO (1280 AM), WBLS (107.5 FM), WNYE (91.5 FM), as well as the following television stations: WCBS (Channel 2), WNBC (Channel 4), WNYW (Fox Channel 5), WABC (Channel 7), Univision Channel 41, and "NY 1" (Channel 1 on cable television). Major radio news stations, such as WINS (1010 AM) and WCBS (880 AM), should be listened to on portable radios in the event of a major blackout.
The school telephone number is: 718-464-5763. The regular school hours (including the extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation) are: 8:00 AM-2:57.5 PM. Without the extended day session (Fridays), school hours are 8:00 AM-2:20 PM. If there is an authorized delayed school opening, the school hours will be: 10:00 AM – 2:20 PM. Our Parent Coordinator can be reached at pcorley3@schools.nyc.gov or 347-563-4409.
When there is an authorized citywide school closing or delayed school opening, the following will be cancelled unless the Chancellor makes an announcement to the contrary: all field trips, all extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation at the start or at the end of the regular school day, all after-school programs (including Community-Based Organization after-school programs on public school sites), all after-school program transportation (including transportation to after-school programs at Community-Based Organization sites), all Adult and Continuing Education classes, all Young Adult Borough Centers, and all evening GED programs.
When there is an authorized citywide delayed school opening, school buses will run, but their arrival times will be delayed by two hours. In addition, buses will not be available for any start or end of day extra 37.5 minute sessions for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation (since these sessions will be cancelled). Morning prekindergarten programs within public schools will also be cancelled.
It is expected that when there is a delayed opening, all end of day extra sessions will be cancelled. As a result, all students will be dismissed at the regular time for students not attending the extra 37.5 minute session for small group instruction, tutoring or test preparation. However, if citywide emergency conditions or a storm worsen, the Chancellor may have to announce an early dismissal. The Chancellor will notify bus services of the earlier dismissal schedule.
You should have plans in place with a relative, friend or neighbor in case your child is released early and you will not be at home to care for him or her. Your child should know of your plans. Please note that you must have listed that relative, friend or neighbor on the school’s “BLUE EMERGENCY CONTACT CARD” because schools are not authorized to release pupils to persons not listed on that card. You may also identify on the card a person or persons who should not have access to your child, as well as indicate the actions you would like the school to take if none of your listed contacts can be reached. The school will follow your recommendations as much as possible. It is important that you make certain that the card is up-to-date. If your child takes a school bus, school staff will remain in school with the bused children until buses arrive for dismissal or until your child is picked up.
If you have a child with a disability, you should use your discretion in deciding whether to send him or her to school when there is a delayed opening. If your child has medical or other health issues requiring nursing or other services during the school day, including services requiring a nurse or paraprofessional to ride on the bus, you should consider not sending your child to school. Please be reminded that your child will not be picked up if a nurse or paraprofessional who is required to ride with him or her is not aboard the school bus.
Again, contact the 311 Information Line, access the NYCDOE website Home Page at http://schools.nyc.gov, and listen to the radio or television stations listed above for information.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Wednesday's Specialized High School Open Houses Rescheduled in Anticipation of Inclement Weather
Wednesday's Specialized High School Open Houses Rescheduled in Anticipation of Inclement Weather
02/08/10
Open Houses Scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 Will Be Held on Monday, February 22
In anticipation of inclement weather conditions, the New York City Department of Education has postponed the Specialized High School Open Houses scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010. These open houses have been rescheduled for Monday, February 22, 2010, and will take place at the same times and in the same locations as originally scheduled.
The open houses that have been postponed from Wednesday, February 10, 2010, to Monday, February 22, 2010, are as follows:
· The Brooklyn Latin School – 325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm· Brooklyn Technical High School – 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm· Staten Island Technical High School – 485 Clawson Street, Staten Island: Session I (for students with last names A-L): 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm · Staten Island Technical High School – 485 Clawson Street, Staten Island: Session II (for students with last names M-Z): 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm · Stuyvesant High School – 345 Chambers Street, Manhattan: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Specialized High School Open Houses on February 9 (Bronx Science; Math, Science and Engineering at City College; Queens HS for the Sciences at York and American Studies at Lehman) and February 11 (LaGuardia) will be held as scheduled.
Students are encouraged to attend the Open House at any specialized school to which they have received an offer. For a list of all Specialized High School open houses, please visit our website at www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Calendar. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Student Enrollment at HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov or (718) 935-2399.
02/08/10
Open Houses Scheduled for Wednesday, February 10 Will Be Held on Monday, February 22
In anticipation of inclement weather conditions, the New York City Department of Education has postponed the Specialized High School Open Houses scheduled for Wednesday, February 10, 2010. These open houses have been rescheduled for Monday, February 22, 2010, and will take place at the same times and in the same locations as originally scheduled.
The open houses that have been postponed from Wednesday, February 10, 2010, to Monday, February 22, 2010, are as follows:
· The Brooklyn Latin School – 325 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm· Brooklyn Technical High School – 29 Fort Greene Place, Brooklyn: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm· Staten Island Technical High School – 485 Clawson Street, Staten Island: Session I (for students with last names A-L): 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm · Staten Island Technical High School – 485 Clawson Street, Staten Island: Session II (for students with last names M-Z): 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm · Stuyvesant High School – 345 Chambers Street, Manhattan: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Specialized High School Open Houses on February 9 (Bronx Science; Math, Science and Engineering at City College; Queens HS for the Sciences at York and American Studies at Lehman) and February 11 (LaGuardia) will be held as scheduled.
Students are encouraged to attend the Open House at any specialized school to which they have received an offer. For a list of all Specialized High School open houses, please visit our website at www.nyc.gov/schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Calendar. If you have any questions, you may contact the Office of Student Enrollment at HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov or (718) 935-2399.
Chancellor Klein Announces Schools Closure Tomorrow
Chancellor Klein Announces Schools Closure Tomorrow
Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed tomorrow, February 10, 2010. All after-school activities, PSAL events, and all other events taking place in school buildings will also be cancelled. While travel conditions to school in the morning may not be difficult, the weather is expected to worsen as the day progresses, complicating dismissal. We are making this decision today to give parents as much time as possible to make alternative plans for tomorrow.
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Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed tomorrow, February 10, 2010. All after-school activities, PSAL events, and all other events taking place in school buildings will also be cancelled. While travel conditions to school in the morning may not be difficult, the weather is expected to worsen as the day progresses, complicating dismissal. We are making this decision today to give parents as much time as possible to make alternative plans for tomorrow.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
CHAMPS Volleyball - Tuesday Session
Due to the Special Elections in the gym, the Tuesday CHAMPS Volleyball Program has been cancelled tomorrow, 2/9/10.
Middle School Basketball Team Tryouts
Middle School Basketball Team tryouts will be held today from 3-5 PM. We will have a make up date this week during lunch hours. Students should ask their official class teachers for a permission slip or see Mr. Roder, Boys' Team Coach.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
New High Schools Fair and Application Process
New High Schools Fair and Application Process
Middle and high schools / Event: February 6-7
The New High Schools Fair will be held at Emigrant Savings Bank Hall in Manhattan on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. The fair will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days. Translated materials and interpretation services will be available at the fair. Please help spread the word to students and families. A flyer with details about the fair (in English and other languages) is available at www.nyc.gov/Schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High.
The Directory of the New High Schools: New York City Public Schools Opening September 2010 is now available at www.nyc.gov/Schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Publications.
Middle and high schools / Event: February 6-7
The New High Schools Fair will be held at Emigrant Savings Bank Hall in Manhattan on Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. The fair will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on both days. Translated materials and interpretation services will be available at the fair. Please help spread the word to students and families. A flyer with details about the fair (in English and other languages) is available at www.nyc.gov/Schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High.
The Directory of the New High Schools: New York City Public Schools Opening September 2010 is now available at www.nyc.gov/Schools/ChoicesEnrollment/High/Publications.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Message from the Yearbook Committee
The Yearbook Committee (Gahring, Herrel and Tsapelas) would like to inform parents that they are looking for any pictures of students taken during student events (such as writing celebrations, assemblies, family nights, flashback photos of 8th graders etc.) Parents/Students can send the yearbook photos to 178yearbook2010@gmail.com. The Committee already has a collection of photos, but they would like more.
Many thanks.
Many thanks.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Upcoming School Closing
Upcoming School Closing
February 2, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We would like to remind you that all New York City Public Schools will be closed during Mid-Winter Recess/President’s Week: February 15, 2010 to February 19, 2010. For a listing of all school closings, please visit the NYCDOE website: www.nyc.gov/schools or our school blog: http://holliswoodschool.blogspot.com.
February 2, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We would like to remind you that all New York City Public Schools will be closed during Mid-Winter Recess/President’s Week: February 15, 2010 to February 19, 2010. For a listing of all school closings, please visit the NYCDOE website: www.nyc.gov/schools or our school blog: http://holliswoodschool.blogspot.com.
HAITI RELIEF FUNDRAISER AT PS/IS 178Q
HAITI RELIEF FUNDRAISER AT PS/IS 178Q
February 2, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff:
We would like to thank you for all of your donations of snack items and for all of the support you have provided with regard to our fundraiser. In seven days, our school raised $1,551.00, which we will contribute to the American Red Cross International Response Fund for Haiti.
Through this process, the students learned about the true essence of community. The Student Council Officers and Advisors, who had firsthand experience selling the items, took tremendous pride in contributing their efforts to a worthy cause. Students purchasing the items shared similar feelings of delight.
February 2, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians/Staff:
We would like to thank you for all of your donations of snack items and for all of the support you have provided with regard to our fundraiser. In seven days, our school raised $1,551.00, which we will contribute to the American Red Cross International Response Fund for Haiti.
Through this process, the students learned about the true essence of community. The Student Council Officers and Advisors, who had firsthand experience selling the items, took tremendous pride in contributing their efforts to a worthy cause. Students purchasing the items shared similar feelings of delight.
MARCH PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
February 1, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians:
You are cordially invited to our Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both afternoon and evening conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Conferences are scheduled for 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the afternoon and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening. During these times, you will have the opportunity to confer with your child’s teacher about his/her academic and social progress. Please feel free to bring an English Language translator with you to the conference. We will also have translators available.
Elementary Families will receive scheduled appointment times. Please complete the tear-off (distributed to students) to indicate your availability. The teachers will send you a reply. Middle School Families will meet with individual teachers through a sign-up sheet, which will be posted outside classrooms during conference hours. This will enable you to meet with the various teachers who instruct your child in a timely manner.
Reminder: Due to Parent-Teacher Conference on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 16, 2010, students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Please make sure to make arrangements to have your child picked up at 11:30 AM that day. If your child rides a bus home from school, please arrange that there is a responsible adult at the bus stop. Please sign the tear-off below and return it to your child’s teacher by Monday, March 1, 2010.
All PS/IS 178 After-School Programs will be cancelled on March 16, 2010. The Samuel Field Y Program will also be cancelled.
Elementary report cards will be distributed on March 11, 2010 via backpack.
Middle School report cards will be distributed on February 8, 2010 via backpack.
Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to seeing you.
February 1, 2010
Dear Parents/Guardians:
You are cordially invited to our Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences. Both afternoon and evening conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Conferences are scheduled for 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the afternoon and 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the evening. During these times, you will have the opportunity to confer with your child’s teacher about his/her academic and social progress. Please feel free to bring an English Language translator with you to the conference. We will also have translators available.
Elementary Families will receive scheduled appointment times. Please complete the tear-off (distributed to students) to indicate your availability. The teachers will send you a reply. Middle School Families will meet with individual teachers through a sign-up sheet, which will be posted outside classrooms during conference hours. This will enable you to meet with the various teachers who instruct your child in a timely manner.
Reminder: Due to Parent-Teacher Conference on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 16, 2010, students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. Please make sure to make arrangements to have your child picked up at 11:30 AM that day. If your child rides a bus home from school, please arrange that there is a responsible adult at the bus stop. Please sign the tear-off below and return it to your child’s teacher by Monday, March 1, 2010.
All PS/IS 178 After-School Programs will be cancelled on March 16, 2010. The Samuel Field Y Program will also be cancelled.
Elementary report cards will be distributed on March 11, 2010 via backpack.
Middle School report cards will be distributed on February 8, 2010 via backpack.
Thank you for your cooperation. I look forward to seeing you.
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Our Student Council Gives Back!
2009 Student Council President Chrysalis Terrado and her cabinet pose in front of dozens of toys donated by Holliswood families for our annual toy drive (December 2008)
