January 6, 2012 Testing Updates:
There have been some changes to the testing schedule.
Between January 17-20 Grade2 will be taking E-PAL test.
Grade 3
will not be taking E-PAL.
Grades 3,4 and 5 will take the Acuity Predictives January 17-February 3.
New York State announced a change in administration and format of the State ELA and Math tests.
ELA - April 17, 18 and 19, 2012. Math- April 25, 26, and 27, 2012
Please see memo update in "January Notices."
Kindergarten Applications
Families must submit an application for kindergarten admission, even if they are
applying to their zoned school. Important dates in the kindergarten admissions
process for the 2012–2013 school year can be found on our Calendar and Events page
- January 9 – March 2, 2012: Kindergarten admissions period.
- March 26 – April 20, 2012: Pre-Registration period.
Families can get more information about kindergarten admissions by visiting our website, emailing the Elementary School Enrollment Team at ES_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov, or calling (718) 935-2009.
Pre-K Applications
Application period begins March 5, 2012; Directories and application will be available
Application deadline is April 6, 2012
Further information will be posted as it becomes available.
Please log onto DOE's Parents Families webpage to access the latest information, educational guides and helpful links, such as sign up for Notify NYC or doe emails. This is a great resource for all public school families.
http://schools.nyc.gov/ParentsFamilies/default.htm
Become a Reading Volunteer
Staten Island Mental Health Society is offering two winter training sessions:
Tuesday, January 31 and February 2 or
February 7 and February 9
Session begin at 9:30am to 11:30am at 669 Castleton Ave., Building A
For additional information please 718-442-2225
DIAL-A-TEACHER
FREE HOMEWORK HELP
212-777-3380
MONDAY-THURSDAY
4:00-7:00PM
All Subjects in 10 Languages
Take a look at what your
children are doing in
class this month
"Month at a Glance"
in the Parents Place
Materials are now online for our Journey's reading program.
The website called ThinkCentral, provides access to digital books and more.
Each student is given their own logon information.
Log on to ARIS today and see what's on your child's report.
User friendly and a great resource for parent-teacher communication.
Please contact Mrs. Sarno, Parent Coordinator, for your log on information.
Free Breakfast for all student starting 7:55am
All Snacks .75 cents
EVERY WEDNESDAY IS PRETZEL DAY
For $1.00 you can purchase a Pretzel during Lunch
FOR ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD
The NYC Imagination Library is an initiative of the NYC Dept. of Education. The goal is to promote the development of emergent literacy and language that are important for every child's success by encouraging all NYC parents to read aloud to their children from birth until age five.
ENROLL TODAY AT www.nycimaginationlibrary.org or call 718-642-5791 and a new, carefully selected, age-appropriate book will be mailed each month in your child's name directly to your home. Books will begin arriving at your home six to eight weeks after your registration form has been received and will continue every month until your child turns five years old.
Take advantage of this great opportunity for free books for your young child.
Parents & Visitors:
Please remember to always
present ID when visiting PS42
It's for the safety of your children