HALF DAY LUNCH SCHEDULE

HALF DAY LUNCH SCHEDULE

Distributed on: October 19, 2009

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Please be advised that all students are eligible to receive lunch on half days. During half days, we will follow the lunch periods listed below. Our first half day of the school year is Tuesday, November 10, 2009. On this day, dismissal will be 11:30 AM.

Due to the abbreviated lunch period, there will be no recess. Students will proceed directly to the cafeteria for lunch with their teachers and return to class following their lunch unless specified below.

10:10 - 10:30: Grades 6-8

10:35 - 11:00: Grades Pre-K, K, 1, 4

11:05 - 11:30: Grades 2, 3, 5 (dismisses from lunch to regular dismissal sites)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you.

Rugby Scrimmages and Tournament

There will be a rugby scrimmage this Sunday, 11/1, from 12 - 2 PM at Chelsea Waterside Park.

Flyers will be distributed today regarding the Randall's Island Tournament on November 7th (from 12-4 PM).

Here are the details:
When – Saturday, November 7, 2009.
Times – 12 to 4pm (Arrive by 11am)
Where – Randall’ s Island, Field 75
Cost – FREE
Other – bring athletic apparel, warm clothing, water bottle & snacks. Equipment provided by PRUSA.

For more information & to RSVP:
Christian Mayo
Christian.Mayo@playrugbyusa.com
212-563-3250

If you don't receive a flyer, please let Mr. Sanchez know.

Thank you.

H1N1 Update

Update from NYCDOE Website (www.nyc.gov/schools):

Health experts say vaccination is the best way to protect children against H1N1 and to prevent the spread of the virus. This letter contains important updates about how schools are working to keep students healthy during flu season, including important information about our free and voluntary vaccination program for all children.

Elementary schools with fewer than 400 students and a school nurse will begin offering H1N1 vaccines on Wednesday, October 28. Larger elementary schools will phase-in starting Wednesday, November 4. Middle and high school students can receive the vaccine beginning in early November at various weekend locations throughout the five boroughs. Updated dates and locations for middle and high school vaccinations will be available at schools and online as more information becomes available. Elementary school students who miss the vaccine offered in school can also get the vaccine at weekend clinics. Please continue to check www.nyc.gov/flu for the latest information.

Parents must complete consent forms for their children to receive a vaccination. Schools will send home consent forms and they are also available here along with other important information. Parents should complete and return these forms to school as soon as possible to ensure that their children receive the vaccine.

If you have questions and/or concerns about H1N1, please visit www.nyc.gov/flu or contact your physician.

All community members—adults and children alike—should remember to take basic precautions against the flu, like washing hands regularly and covering coughs. Working together, we can keep our students safe and healthy this flu season.

Halloween Safety Tips

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Saturday, October 31, 2009 is Halloween. Traditionally, Halloween is a time of fun and excitement. However, we need to take precautions in order to have a safe Halloween experience.

Below, we have listed some helpful guidelines to consider, as children go out Trick or Treating.

1. Go Trick or Treating in a group with a responsible adult.
2. Wear a costume that is fireproof and can be seen when it is dark.
3. Do not eat any unwrapped candy or fruit.
4. Parents should inspect all treats before permitting children to eat them.
5. Only go Trick or Treating to friends and neighbors. Do not knock on
strangers' doors.
6. Do not go Trick or Treating late in the evening.
7. Do not play any tricks that can hurt anyone or that can damage property.

We would like to inform families that we are going to have our first school spirit day – “CRAZY HAT DAY” on October 30th, in which students may create their own unique hats and wear them in school. However, students should not wear costumes or masks to school this day. Additionally, students may not have any paint on their faces.

On the evening of October 29th, the PTA has sponsored a Pumpkin/Fall Festival in which children may wear costumes.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Universal Pre-Kindergarten in NYC DOE Schools

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Deadline
Elementary schools / Deadline: October 30

There are still seats available for four-year-old children in Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs throughout the five boroughs. The deadline to register students is October 30. Families can visit the DOE’s Web site to find programs that may have available seats.

Flag Rugby Teams

Please be advised that upcoming weekend scrimmages and tournaments for Play Rugby USA will be rain or shine.

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION

UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Please be advised that the ongoing construction taking place on school premises at 3:30 PM each day will impact the use of the school yard after school. In the coming days to weeks, the contractor will position a construction lift in the large school yard. A fence will separate the construction lift from the rest of the school yard. Please supervise your children when they are in our school yard after school. We would also recommend that when students are playing in the raised small playground (monkey bars), they should be supervised by adults at all times.

Please be advised that students who are playing on school grounds after school hours are not supervised by Holliswood School staff unless they are participants of one of our after school programs. The school yard is used for our CHAMPS after school sports program and our elementary flag rugby team. Additionally, the Samuel Field Y Program uses the school yard and has counselors supervising the children during those times. If your child is in middle school, we would suggest that your child proceed directly home if unsupervised by an adult.

When there is construction in our school yard, we will schedule indoor recess. A separate letter to Middle School parents will be issued regarding the location of the CHAMPS program during the construction period (Cunningham Park or indoors).

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us or the school’s parent coordinator, Mrs. Corley.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,


Jennifer Ambert, Principal

Patrick Klocek, Assistant Principal