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• Handprints for Autism - Thursday, April 26th!

   

  PS/IS 48 and P373 are teaming up for Autism Warriors for the month of April! 

   

  One handprint at a time, we will raise money for this worthy cause.  

   

  We are asking all students to donate $1 on Thursday, April 26.  

   

  If you would like for your child to participate, he/she will have a blue-painted handprint on our banner which will be displayed in our main lobby or hallway!  

   

  More information will be in your child's folder tomorrow. 

   

  We are also asking all of our students to wear blue on Thursday. 

   

  Thank you from Autism Warriors!
  www.autismwarriors.org

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• LLS Fundraiser - THANK YOU!!!

  You all rock!!! You all came to the rescue and donated the money needed to put us over the $1,500 mark so that we could be in the raffle for the Mets tickets.

   

  Not only did you put us over, but we also raised much more for the Leukemia, Lymphoma Society. All these donations go to helping patients with these blood cancer diseases.

   

  Thank you so much!!

                                                                                                                                                        

  Terry Guthrie

  Parent Coordinator

  PS/IS 48

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Update on Pennies for Patients Fundraiser!

  We want to thank you so much for all your donations to the Pennies for Patients fundraiser! So far we have raised over $1,445. We are so close! If everyone went on and donated $5 dollars we would make it. I'm counting on you all!

   

  If we can reach $1,500 we are guaranteed a spot into their raffle for Mets tickets and other giveaways for our school. 

   

  If you have NOT donated yet, you still have time. Please visit the link below and make your donation.      

  http://events.lls.org/pages/ny c/Ps-48-William-C-Wilcox-2018

   

  Thank you,

   

  Terry Guthrie

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Updates

  School Updates:

  • Our 10^th Annual Spring Fling will be held on April 26^th at the Vanderbilt, 7–11 pm. Tickets are still available for purchase at $65/person. Please submit payment in full for the entire group, along with the reservation sheet in an envelope marked “Spring Fling 2018”. Checks are payable to PS 48 PTA. We look forward to seeing everyone at the event!

  • 2018 PTA/SLT Elections: Candidates running for a position of the PTA Executive Board or the SLT must submit their Willingness to Serve Form to the Nominating Committee by April 27^th via email or in a sealed envelope addressed to the Committee and dropped off at the Main Office. Any questions regarding the election process, please forward them to the Committee at 48.ncommittee@gmail.com. Nominations will be announced during our PTA meeting on May 9^th and the Elections will be held during our PTA meeting on June 13^th.

  • The Math State Test will be held on May 1^st and 2^nd for grade 3–7. On test days, please make sure students arrive to school promptly at 8am and that they bring two sharpened #2 pencils with erasers. Meanwhile, our 8^th graders will be taking a Mock Algebra Regents Exam on May 1^st, followed by a trip to the movies on May 2^nd.

  • Those who placed Yankee Candle orders can pick them up from the PTA office (room 204) on May 5^th between 1–2pm. Please keep in mind that some orders are large/heavy and everyone is required to sign-in at the security desk upon arrival.

  • Spring Book Fair (BOGO) will be held on May 7^th through May 9^th during school hours. The Fair will also be open to parents & students on May 9^th following our PTA meeting at 7:30pm.

  • May 13^th is Mother’s Day! To celebrate, Blown Hair Salon is offering $25 Blow Outs as part of their Styling for Schools promotion. Use the attached flyer any Monday at checkout – now until the end of June – and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to PS/IS 48 PTA.

  • Saturday, May 19^th join Mrs. Guthrie on a Scavenger Hunt at Grand Central! We will meet at 11:30am to purchase lunch before we start and the game will begin at 1pm. Tickets are $26/person and payment is due by April 27^th.
  • NYCID’s Block Party will be held at PS/IS 48 on June 2^nd at 11am to 3pm (rain date is June 9^th). Everyone is invited to a fun day of activities, games, live performances, food and treats, prizes, rides and raffles. For free admission, register online at NYCID.org/blockparty

  General Information:

  • The application for the 2018 Middle School Audition Boot Camp has been extended to April 27^th at 11pm. To apply online, visit http://www.cvent.com/d/c tqf8

  • The 2018 Carousel for All Children season at Willowbrook Park kicks off on May 5^th with festivities from 12–4pm. Rides are $2/spin, with multiple ride vouchers available for purchase. For more information and Carousel hours, visit sigreenbelt.org

  • The Staten Island Mall Spring Carnival will open May 17^th to May 28^th, weekdays 5–11pm and weekends 12–11pm. For more information, visit www.simallcarnival.com 

  Important dates to keep in mind…

  • Apr. 26: Spring Fling at The Vanderbilt, 7–11pm
  • Apr. 27: Deadline to submit Willingness to Serve forms
  • Apr. 27: Deadline to send payment for Grand Central Scavenger Hunt
  • May 1–2: MATH State Test for grades 3–7
  • May 1: Mock Algebra Regents Test for 8^th grade
  • May 2: 8^th grade trip to the movies
  • May 7–8–9: Spring Book Fair (BOGO)
  • May 8: NJHS Ceremony at 6:30pm
  • May 9: Spring Picture Day for grades Pre-K to 7 (more info to follow)
  • May 9: SLT Meeting at 6pm & PTA Meeting at 7:30pm
  • May 10–11: 8^th grade trip to Hershey
  • May 18: 7^th grade trip to Dorney Park
  • May 19: Grand Central Scavenger Hunt at 11:30am

  • 2018 Willingness to Serve.pdf

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• UAU STEM Summer Camp at Staten Island Tech HS

  United Activities Unlimited is offering Summer Camp at Staten Island Tech for ages 5-13. Choose between Sports & Art Camp (age 5-13) or STEAM Camp (age 10-13). The Camp will run July 5^th to August 10^th, 9 am to 3 pm. Doors will open at 8 am with extended day option available until 6 pm.

  To register visit www.unitedactivities.org  and for more information, contact eric.lundell1525@gmail .com  

  • SI Tech Summer Camp Flyer.pdf

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• FREE Middle School Camp at IS48!

  SONYC is offering a FREE Summer Camp for Middle School students at PS/IS 48. 

  Program activities will include: art, dance, science, academic enrichment, sports, and weekly trips.

  The Summer Camp will run from July 9^th to August 3^rd, 2018; Monday to Friday from 8am to 2pm.

  To enroll, please print and fill out the application. Only completed applications can be dropped off at PS/IS 48.

  For questions or additional information, contact SONYC director Keith Quirke at kquirke22@gmail.com

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Pennies for Patients Fundraiser Update

  Dear Parents/Guardians,

   

  We want to thank you so much for all your donations to the Pennies for Patients fundraiser! So far we have raised over $1402. 

  If we can reach $1500 we are guaranteed a spot into their raffle for Mets tickets and other giveaways for our school.

   

  If you have NOT donated yet, you still have time. Please visit the link below and make your donation.      
  

  http://events.lls.org/pages/ny c/Ps-48-William-C-Wilcox-2018

   

  Thank you!!!!!!!! 
  

   

  Terry Guthrie

  Parent Coordinator

  PS/IS 48

  1050 Targee street

  SI, NY 10304

  718-447-8323 Ext 1

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• NYC College and Career Lab for Middle Schoolers

  The NYU College and Career Lab is a free, focused, and fun five-week, July 9 - August 10, 2018, summer academic program for current 7th and 8th graders in the NYC Metro area. Students will participate in introductory week-long courses led by faculty at NYU's School of Law, Stern School of Business, Tisch School of the Arts, Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, and Tandon School of Engineering. Each participant is also paired with an NYU student advisor who provides mentorship and guidance for the duration of the Lab. The online application is due April 30, 2018. Visit the program website for more information and to apply.

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Important Safety Notice from Principal O'Donnell

  Please review the attached safety notice from Principal O'Donnell and discuss the important tips included with your child/children.

  • Safety Notice.pdf

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Family Night - Zumba

  On Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Mrs. Guthrie & the PTA invite you to join us for this month's Family Fun Night - Zumba. 

  Please submit the bottom portion of the attached form if you would like to attend. The event is limited to the first 200 people whose forms are received.  

  Please only return 1 form per family. Contact Mrs. Guthrie or email us if you submit a form but are unable to attend; this will allow another family to participate in the event.
  

   

  We are looking forward to seeing you and your family here at PS/IS 48.
  

   

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox