We have hit 2026 running, so I wanted to just share a few things with you as we move into the middle of our school year.
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We welcome a new NYC schools Chancellor, Kamar H. Samuels. Attached is a welcome letter from Chancellor Samuels. I am pleased to report, that many of the initiatives that were in place under Chancellor Aviles-Ramos will remain, most importantly, NYC Reads.
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Today, our students completed their Mid-Year i-Ready diagnostics in ELA. We have already received some preliminary results, and I am thrilled to share that many of our students have made significant progress in their literacy skills. Their specific reports will be sent home once generated. Thursday, January 8th, they will complete their i-Ready Math diagnostic.
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This Friday, National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, is a School Spirit Day. We encourage all of our staff and students to dress in blue, in honor of those serving our communities in law enforcement. I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank our NYPD School Safety Agents, Level III McFarlane and Agent Ackwood, for ensuring the safety and security of those in our school community. In addition, I would like to thank any of our Cavallaro family members, who put themselves in harm's way by serving in the NYPD.
Upcoming Events:
1/1 - Happy New Year!
1/5 -Back to School
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2:30 School Safety Meeting
1/6 - iReady MOY Diagnostic ELA
1/8 - iReady MOY Diagnostic Math
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6:30 President's Council Meeting
1/9 - School Spirit Day - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day wear Blue
1/12 - 6th Grade Trip Atrium
1/13 - 3:00 SLT meeting
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5:30pm PTA meeting virtual
1/14 - D21 Parent Coordinator Meeting
1/15 - pds. 3, 4, 5 Grade assemblies mid-year check in
1/16 - pds. 2-3 Drama Program Matinee show for Grade 6
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6:00 pm Drama performance
1/19 - No School - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/21 - 8th Grade Picture Day
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6:00 pm CEC Meeting
1/23 - Senior Day
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Pds. 3, 4, 5 Principal Honor Roll Ceremonies
1/27 - Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Pds. 1-3 ELA Midterms
1/28 - Pds. 1-3 Social Studies Midterms
1/30 - School Spirit Day - Celebrate January
Ms. Bender’s Quote of the Week:
“Last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” — T.S. Eliot
Have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
Ms. Bender
