PS/IS 48 - William G. Wilcox

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• Join Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos for the Last Stop of the Listening Tour

  Chancellor Aviles-Ramos is on the way to the final stop of the five-borough Listening Tour - Staten Island.  

  We hope to see you there!

   

  12/17/2024 - Staten Island 

  Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM

  Curtis High School 

  Location: 105 Hamilton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10301 

   

  For those families unable to attend in person, all Borough Listening Tour sessions will be live-streamed on the NYCPS YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@nycpschools/featured

   

  Best regards,

   

  The Parent Mentorship Team

  Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)  

  Division of Family and Community Engagement & External Affairs   

  New York City Public Schools 

  52 Chambers Street | New York, NY 10007   

  Follow us on: Instagram Facebook YouTube

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• Spirit Week

  Holiday Spirit Week

  • 12/16 - Pajama Day (Wear your favorite holiday pajamas)
  • 12/17- Candy Cane Day (Dress in red and white stripes) 
  • 12/18 - Holiday Hair and Mistle-Toes (wear holiday bows & socks)
  • 12/19 - NYE Dress (wear your best New Year’s Eve outfit)
  • 12/20 - Ugly Sweater Day (Wear an ugly holiday sweater)

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• Attendance Phone Calls/Messages/Emails

  Dear Families,
  
  If your child has been absent within the past week, you may have noticed that you started to receive an automated message from the NYCPS messaging system alerting you to your child's absence.  Moving forward these messages will be sent to families of absent students daily.  The messages do not come from Parent Square because they come directly from the attendance reporting system for New York City Public Schools.
  
  Please note, these messages are automated and will include the following information for all students regardless of how many times your child was absent from school throughout the year.
  
  1) Inform families that their child is absent on that day
  2) Positively encourage regular attendance
  3) Advise you to call the school with questions
  4) Share NYC resources 
  
  Thank you for your continued cooperation.
  
  Sincerely,
  Ms. O'Donnell
  Principal

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• Cold Weather Play Policy

  Dear Families, 

   

  We would like to remind you about the New York City Public School's policy on outdoor play. Children benefit from vigorous exercise and will be given the opportunity to play outside whenever possible.  Unless it is snowing or there is ice on the playground, low temperatures will not be a barrier to outside play.  Students that need to avoid the cold weather for medical reasons must submit a note from their health care provider to the school nurse.

  
  Children should be prepared with warm clothing (hats, scarves, and gloves)  each day.  As the children start to bring more clothing to school, there is more opportunity for lost items.  Therefore, we ask for your cooperation in labeling all items with your child’s name and class.   Our staff has been working diligently to return items to students.  However, by labeling items, you will help us to return items quicker.
  
  Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
  
  

  Sincerely,

  Allison O’Donnell

  Principal 

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• PS/IS 48 Keepsake & Graduation Sale

  The PTA is offering a special opportunity for students to purchase a unique PS/IS 48 and/or Graduation Keepsake to celebrate their time at PS/IS 48!  This will be a memento that students can cherish for years to come.

  This keepsake is a beautiful, custom double-sided  design that represents our school community and will serve as a lasting reminder of your student’s years at PS/IS 48. 

  Order by December 13th and receive on December 19th.  Price: $12.00

  Don't Miss Out! Order Your PS/IS 48 and/or Graduation Keepsake Today!

  Click to purchase
  
  

  Thank you for the continued support of the PS/IS 48 PTA.

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• Basketball Season Spectator Policy

  Dear Families,

  The basketball season is now underway for our middle school athletes, and we are excited to support their growth and development.

  To ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for all students, families, and players, we have established the following visitor policy:

  • All student spectators must be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

  • On game days, students will follow their regular dismissal procedures. They may return to watch the game only if accompanied by an adult.

  • If time and space allow, Compass, SONYC, and Aftercare students will be permitted to watch the games with their teachers or group leaders.

  • Middle school SONYC students who leave the building after dismissal will not be allowed to join their SONYC group to watch the game. All SONYC students must be dismissed from school directly to SONYC staff.

  We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide a safe and positive experience for all involved.

  Sincerely,

  Allison O’Donnell

  Principal 

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• Candy Cane Sale

  The PTA will be selling assorted favored candy canes on 12/19.  Buy 2 candy canes for $1.00; cash only (NO COINS).

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• Haircuts for the Holidays

  If you would like you child to receive a free haircut, please email Mrs. Reese.  Please include your Childs full name and class code.
  Limited spots available!

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• Holiday Fair

  The PTA Holiday Fair will end tomorrow 12/12.

  Gifts range in price from $1 to $15, most between $3.00 and $8.00 and include items for the whole family!

   

  *Accepted payments are cash or Kids Kastle Gift Certificates only.  
  Please click on the link for information and to purchase a Gift Certificate for your child to use at the Holiday Fair:
  

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• Cookie Decorating Family Night

  Please Join Us!

  Cookie Decorating Night

   

  Date: Friday, December 13, 2024

  Time: 6pm-7pm

  Location: P.S./I.S. 48 Cafeteria

   

  Decorate 3 cookies (100% Nut Free)

  • 1 mitten
  • 1 snowman
  • 1 hot cocoa mug

  Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and cookies

   

  RSVP to attend!

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