Events in our school:
September
Welcome back to school night! Thank you to all of the parents, teachers, and students who attended. It was great to see everyone again. So many wonderful people came out. Let's keep up the great work. Together we can make a difference!
October
Character Day: October 31st, 2011
All students (and staff) are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book character: Amazing Grace, Olivia, Harry Potter, Cinderella, Nate the Great, even Moody Judy! Also join us for our Character Day parade as we celebrate the fun in reading. Take a look at our photo album and see if you can recognize any characters from our previous years.
November
School Elections: November 2011
Classroom elections will be held on Wedensday, November 2nd. School wide elections will follow. Let's campaign and vote for our school leaders!
Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 15th, 2011
Our students have made personal learning goals and are working steadfastly to meet those goals. Parent-Teacher afternoon and evening is a wonderful opportunity to come into the classroom and see the hard work that is taking place and the progress being made by our students towards meeting their personal goals.
Thanksgiving Classroom Feasts: To be determined by each classroom teacher.
We're happy to celebrate, share (and eat!) delicious and nutritious foods as we give thanks for the many privileges we have been given. Please look for grade-level and or teacher notices to advise when classroom feasts will be scheduled. This is always a really fun and festive time in school!
Thanksgiving Recess: November 24th and November 25th.
Veteran's Day: November 11th, 2011 (School's closed)
Thank you to all of our protectors in the U.S. Military for your service to our country. We salute you, honour you, and remember you.
December
Winter Recess: December 26th, 2011 to January 2nd, 2012
Enjoy the winter recess! Many wishes for a wonderful and prosperous new year.
January
Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial: January 16th (School's closed)
February
Oratorical Contest: February 2012
Elected representatives from each classroom will gather and deliver a "powerful" speak in the tradition of the great orators in the past. We have a stage. We have a microphone. We have a message! Let's hear what our students have to say.
Mid-Winter Recess: February 20th to February 24th, 2012
Enjoy the mid-winter recess, but remember that the 2011 Science Fair is coming soon. Students should work on projects and get them presentation-ready for the PS52 Q Science and Technology Fair.
March
Dr. Seuss' Birthday: Friday, March 3rd
April
Spring Recess: April 6th through April 13th. Many wishes for a wonderful new spring season.
ELA NY State Assessment: Grades 3-5
Tuesday, April 17th
Wednesday, April 18th
Thursday, April 19th
Mathematics NY State Assessment: Grades 3-5
Wednesday, April 25th
Thursday, April 26th
Friday, April 27th
May
Earth Day/Kite day celebrations: Thursday, May 3rd
Career day: Wednesday, May 9th
Science and Technology Fair: Thursday, May 10th
May Day celebration: Thursday, May 17th
Honor Roll: Grades 1 and 2, Tuesday, May 22nd
NY State Science Assessment: May 23rd - June 1st, Grades 4
Honor Roll: Grade 5, Friday, May 25th
Memorial Day: May 28th, 2012. Thank you to all of our protectors in the U.S. Military for your service to our country. We salute you, honour you, and remember you.
June
Honor Roll: Grades 3 and 4, Friday, June 1st
NY State Science Assessment: Monday, June 4th, Grade 4
School Barbecue: Thursday, June 14th
Graduation Commencement Ceremonies:
Grade 5 - Thursday, June 21st
Moving Up Ceremony
Pre-K and K - Friday, June 22nd
Wednesday June 27th will be the last day of school. Have a wonderful summer! We'll see you in September.