During the last two weeks, you should have received an envelope containing information regarding the ARIS Parent Link (www.arisparentlink.org). As you are aware, ARIS is an innovative website designed to communicate student performance and expectations to all families and students. Parent Coordinator Corley and I will conduct a parent workshop on how to use the ARIS Parent Link in the computer lab this Friday, 6/12 at 8:30 AM.
If you would like to attend, please let Mrs. Corley know at pcorley3@schools.nyc.gov. Please bring your username and password. Your passwords are unique and we do not have a duplicate list of your passwords.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Exciting News!
Mayor's Cup
On Saturday, June 6, 2009, the 178 Flag Rugby team played flawlessly with tremendous teamwork and heart at the 6th annual Mayor’s Cup tournament at Columbia University. Due to Mr. Sanchez's coaching, our team made the middle school semi-finals (among all schools - private and public). Students expressed an unprecedented sense of pride from their performance. One of our students, Jacob Molina, also won the ‘Spirit of Rugby’ Award among all of the students who participated. Thank you, Mr. Sanchez, and congratulations. It was a wonderful event. Hopefully, we can expand our rugby program to the elementary levels some day.
All of the students who walked onto the field at Columbia did so with maturity and truly grasped the essence of sportsmanship. I'm sure the Play Rugby USA website will post pictures shortly: http://playrugbyusa.com/
ThinkQuest NYC
Congratulations, Mr. Masi and our 5th Grade Technology Team for making the ThinkQuest NYC semi-finals! Only 35 teams in New York City reached this level this year. This is a tremendous honor - especially due to the fact that this is 178's first year of entry. Congratulations to all the fifth grade teams, technology teachers and 5th grade teachers for participating in the creation of the ThinkQuest websites! As you know, this program was originally under the umbrella of the Title 2D initiative. It is absolutely a Renzulli-inspired project-based learning experience, where students research a high level interest topic, write, illustrate, animate and design their website from scratch while working in a group. This is an 8-month project and well-worth the investment. 5th grade scores greatly increased in all state tests (Math, ELA and SS) this year, including making yearly progress and sustaining the performance of level 4s. The website will be on the web shortly. The link is as follows: http://www.tqnyc.org/2009/06/01/semi-finalists-announced/
On Saturday, June 6, 2009, the 178 Flag Rugby team played flawlessly with tremendous teamwork and heart at the 6th annual Mayor’s Cup tournament at Columbia University. Due to Mr. Sanchez's coaching, our team made the middle school semi-finals (among all schools - private and public). Students expressed an unprecedented sense of pride from their performance. One of our students, Jacob Molina, also won the ‘Spirit of Rugby’ Award among all of the students who participated. Thank you, Mr. Sanchez, and congratulations. It was a wonderful event. Hopefully, we can expand our rugby program to the elementary levels some day.
All of the students who walked onto the field at Columbia did so with maturity and truly grasped the essence of sportsmanship. I'm sure the Play Rugby USA website will post pictures shortly: http://playrugbyusa.com/
ThinkQuest NYC
Congratulations, Mr. Masi and our 5th Grade Technology Team for making the ThinkQuest NYC semi-finals! Only 35 teams in New York City reached this level this year. This is a tremendous honor - especially due to the fact that this is 178's first year of entry. Congratulations to all the fifth grade teams, technology teachers and 5th grade teachers for participating in the creation of the ThinkQuest websites! As you know, this program was originally under the umbrella of the Title 2D initiative. It is absolutely a Renzulli-inspired project-based learning experience, where students research a high level interest topic, write, illustrate, animate and design their website from scratch while working in a group. This is an 8-month project and well-worth the investment. 5th grade scores greatly increased in all state tests (Math, ELA and SS) this year, including making yearly progress and sustaining the performance of level 4s. The website will be on the web shortly. The link is as follows: http://www.tqnyc.org/2009/06/01/semi-finalists-announced/
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Young People's Chorus Concert at the 92nd Street Y
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!
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!
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
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Corley's Corner
Parents and Staff turn out for Corley's Ladies' Night at Strike Long Island (November 2008)
Mrs. Corley gets ready to read at the Barnes and Noble Fundraiser Event
Parents and Staff participate in Corley's Cupcake Creations Parent Workshop
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)
