This morning at 11 AM, the students involved in our grades 3-8 chorus (part of Young People's Chorus of New York City (YPC)) will perform at the 92nd Street Y.
Following the performance, the YPC will broadcast their performance online. The Young People's Chorus website is www.ypc.org.
For more information regarding upcoming performances, please visit:
http://ypc.org/news/#6thSatConcert
Congratulations, Chorus students!
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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Softball Game Cancelled
The family/faculty softball game has been cancelled in anticipation of inclement weather. We will reschedule in June.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Inside Schools Review
We are pleased to report that we have achieved "Noteworthy" status according to Insideschools.org. A reporter from Inside Schools visited us in January 2009. To read the full review of PS/IS 178, please click on the link above.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Spring Concert, Family Softball Game and other Upcoming Events
SPRING CONCERT
The Spring Concert will take place tomorrow, 5/20 at 6:00 PM. Performers include Grades K-1 Chorus, Grades 3-8 Chorus, the middle school bands and the debut of the 4th and 5th grade bands. Avon Road doors will open at 5:45 PM for seating. Performers may enter at 5:30 PM through Radnor Road.
FIELD DAY (GRADES 3-5)
May 22, 2009 - Cunningham Park
At this time, we are asking all parents interested in participating to contact Mr. Sanchez at the school. Thank you!
NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY -May 25th
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT - May 26th
Please join our literacy coach, Ms. Julia Kucharski, as she leads the discussion on how to choose a "just right book" for your child. Summer reading lists will also be distributed. Ms. Kucharski and Parent Coordinator Corley will show samples and characteristics of leveled texts.
FAMILY SOFTBALL GAME
The game has been moved to May 27th from 4:00- 5:00 PM at our schoolyard. We welcome all players with previous experience playing organized softball.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS CONCERT AT THE 92ND STREET Y
Our Grades 3-8 chorus will perform at the 92nd Street Y next Thursday, May 28th at 11 AM
The Spring Concert will take place tomorrow, 5/20 at 6:00 PM. Performers include Grades K-1 Chorus, Grades 3-8 Chorus, the middle school bands and the debut of the 4th and 5th grade bands. Avon Road doors will open at 5:45 PM for seating. Performers may enter at 5:30 PM through Radnor Road.
FIELD DAY (GRADES 3-5)
May 22, 2009 - Cunningham Park
At this time, we are asking all parents interested in participating to contact Mr. Sanchez at the school. Thank you!
NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY -May 25th
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT - May 26th
Please join our literacy coach, Ms. Julia Kucharski, as she leads the discussion on how to choose a "just right book" for your child. Summer reading lists will also be distributed. Ms. Kucharski and Parent Coordinator Corley will show samples and characteristics of leveled texts.
FAMILY SOFTBALL GAME
The game has been moved to May 27th from 4:00- 5:00 PM at our schoolyard. We welcome all players with previous experience playing organized softball.
YOUNG PEOPLE'S CHORUS CONCERT AT THE 92ND STREET Y
Our Grades 3-8 chorus will perform at the 92nd Street Y next Thursday, May 28th at 11 AM
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Latest News on Swine Flu
Latest News on Swine Flu from the NYC Dept. of Education Website (www.nyc.gov/schools):
http://schools.nyc.gov/Home/Spotlight/swine.htm
http://schools.nyc.gov/Home/Spotlight/swine.htm
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
ELA Results
Dear Holliswood School Family:
We are pleased to report that our 2009 New York State English Language Arts Assessment scores have arrived.
91.5% of students in Grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded the standards.
The 2008-2009 results have significantly improved from the 2007-2008 school year. For instance, in the 2007-2008 school year, 85% of students met or exceeded the standards. Therefore, our overall school results have increased by nearly seven percent.
Other highlights include:
11% increase in Grade 4
13% increase in Grade 5
14% increase in Grade 6
We attribute our success on this assessment to many factors, including our decision to modify our units of study in English Language Arts; our work on data-driven instruction; providing professional development support to the teachers in Balanced Literacy and creating a Literacy Coach position; extending the work in the area of differentiated instruction; the increase in parent involvement; and the teachers challenging all learners to make progress and hone their skills.
We will release the individual student results to families when print-outs arrive from the state.
Thank you for your support and dedication towards making the Holliswood School a wonderful place for all students to excel. Congratulations!
We are pleased to report that our 2009 New York State English Language Arts Assessment scores have arrived.
91.5% of students in Grades 3 through 8 met or exceeded the standards.
The 2008-2009 results have significantly improved from the 2007-2008 school year. For instance, in the 2007-2008 school year, 85% of students met or exceeded the standards. Therefore, our overall school results have increased by nearly seven percent.
Other highlights include:
11% increase in Grade 4
13% increase in Grade 5
14% increase in Grade 6
We attribute our success on this assessment to many factors, including our decision to modify our units of study in English Language Arts; our work on data-driven instruction; providing professional development support to the teachers in Balanced Literacy and creating a Literacy Coach position; extending the work in the area of differentiated instruction; the increase in parent involvement; and the teachers challenging all learners to make progress and hone their skills.
We will release the individual student results to families when print-outs arrive from the state.
Thank you for your support and dedication towards making the Holliswood School a wonderful place for all students to excel. Congratulations!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Upcoming Events
Circus Performance
On May 6th at 10 AM, the students who participated in the CASA Big Apple Circus After School Program will perform in the auditorium.
ThinkQuest Technology Show - May 6th
Come experience all the buzz about the fifth grade websites. As you know, this year, our fifth grade students experienced the thrill of designing, illustrating, animating and writing a website from scratch. On Wednesday night at 5:30, our students will present their group websites in the library.
PK-2 Fun Day - Friday, May 8th
Science Fair - May 12th (5-7 PM)
Spring Concert - May 20th
Our spring concert, featuring the debut of our 4th and 5th grade bands, will be held on May 20th at 6 PM. The concert will also include the middle school band and Young People's Chorus. All performers are asked to wear a white dress shirt and black bottoms. More information will follow.
Grades 3-5 - Field Day - May 22nd
NO SCHOOL - MAY 25TH (Memorial Day)
Family Softball Game - re-scheduled to May 27th
Please be advised that the Family Softball Game, originally scheduled for May 7, 2009, has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 5 PM in anticipation of inclement weather. More information will be posted on our school blog and will follow shortly. Thank you.
On May 6th at 10 AM, the students who participated in the CASA Big Apple Circus After School Program will perform in the auditorium.
ThinkQuest Technology Show - May 6th
Come experience all the buzz about the fifth grade websites. As you know, this year, our fifth grade students experienced the thrill of designing, illustrating, animating and writing a website from scratch. On Wednesday night at 5:30, our students will present their group websites in the library.
PK-2 Fun Day - Friday, May 8th
Science Fair - May 12th (5-7 PM)
Spring Concert - May 20th
Our spring concert, featuring the debut of our 4th and 5th grade bands, will be held on May 20th at 6 PM. The concert will also include the middle school band and Young People's Chorus. All performers are asked to wear a white dress shirt and black bottoms. More information will follow.
Grades 3-5 - Field Day - May 22nd
NO SCHOOL - MAY 25TH (Memorial Day)
Family Softball Game - re-scheduled to May 27th
Please be advised that the Family Softball Game, originally scheduled for May 7, 2009, has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 5 PM in anticipation of inclement weather. More information will be posted on our school blog and will follow shortly. Thank you.