Holliswood School Blog: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

PS/IS 178Q will be closed during the summer. Staff members will not be here. Our first day of school will be Thursday, September 6, 2012. Please continue to check our school blog: http://holliswoodschool.blogspot.com and the NYCDOE website (www.nyc.gov/schools) for any updates about school. Our summer school information is PS 46Q (Elementary Site) and MS 172Q (Middle School Site). If you wish to find out about our partner community-based organizations, their contact information is as follows: Samuel Field Y in Little Neck, NY 718-225-6750 For direct/specific questions regarding the Y @ 178, the program will be held at the Queens High School of Teaching this summer. Program Director Dominick Menno can be reached at 646-772-3879 or via e-mail: DMenno@sfy.org. The Queens High School of Teaching is located at 74-20 Commonwealth Boulevard, Bellerose, NY 11426. Kuei Luck Educational Center 195-05 69th Ave, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Tel 718-679-9908 x810 fax 718-736-8588 www.kueiluck.com Program Director of 178's program: Lily Kwok

About Parent Coordinator Phyllis Corley

My name is Phyllis Louise Lattimer-Corley. I am married and have one son.

I was the educational director of a day care center in Nassau County for sixteen years prior to the birth of my son. I planned to be a stay-at- home mom for five years until my son went to kindergarten. Well, that didn’t happen! I got involved in his elementary school, PS 178, first as a class parent, then in the library, and later became PTA president for three years.

When my son moved on to middle school at MS 74, I again took on the role of PTA president for two years. Gee, I guess I wasn’t really staying at home. My son, James is now a freshman at Binghamton University. I am fortunate to be writing this blog, as I enter my sixth year as parent coordinator of my son’s wonderful alma mater.

Welcome to our school family. I am looking forward to an exciting school year. There are so many fantastic activities that have been planned for both you and your child. I encourage all parents to be partners in your child’s school.
Ø Attend Parent Teacher Conferences
Ø Go to PTA Meetings
Ø Participate in Parent Workshops
Ø Volunteer to help at school events.

I am here to assist you in any way that I can. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns or just stop by for a cup of coffee.

Phyllis Corley,
Parent Coordinator

Upcoming School Closings and Half Days

To view the official NYC Dept. of Education 2013-2014 School Calendar, visit

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/D45BBFC5-BB4E-4C6B-ACE7-F7E15D8AA1BE/0/20132014SchoolYearCalendar.pdf

It is also anticipated that we will add half days for professional development for our faculty during the 2013-2014 school year (subject to UFT and PTA approval). An announcement will be made.

In the event of an emergency closing or delayed opening due to weather, please call 311 or watch your local news channels. When NYC public schools are closed, our school will be closed.

Holliswood School Mission Statement

As educators, we believe that all children have the ability to meet or exceed standards by being part of a nurturing educational environment that challenges students to reach their full potential. At the Holliswood School, we promote an environment that encourages open communication among all constituents, where every staff member, student and parent is a proactive participant in contributing to the school’s success. Our goal is to cultivate a haven where students are empowered and recognized for their unique abilities.

About Our Assistant Principal Paul Seo

I am Paul Seo. I started my educational career as a math teacher at Baruch College Campus High School where I taught calculus, computer science, physical education and advisory. Prior to the Holliswood School, I was the Assistant Principal of East-West School of International Studies. I grew up in Queens and graduated from Cardozo High School. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Information Systems from NYU, a Master of Science in Mathematical Education from Teachers College, and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Baruch College. As the Assistant Principal of PS/IS 178, I work closely with teachers, students and parents to increase the academic performance of our students. I look forward to further making the Holliswood School an engaging learning environment.