PS/IS 48 - William G. Wilcox

PS/IS 48 News Feed

• New Dorp High School Freshman Orientation

  Please SAVE THE DATE!  New Dorp High School Orientation:
  June 11, 2025  6:00-8:00pm on the Football Field.

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• Dave and Buster's Fundraiser till 3/27

  Get Your Dave & Buster's Power Cards Today!
  (Last Day to Purchase is Thursday, March 27th)

  Purchase your Power Cards through our fundraiser, and be ahead of the game! Power Cards are available in $10 and $20 amounts.
  
  THE STUDENT WHO SELLS THE MOST POWER CARDS WILL WIN A $20 POWER CARD!
  
   Buy as many as you like, and let the fun begin!
  
  Use the order form your child brought home to purchase your Power Cards. (Order form is also attached to this post.) 
   Encourage family members and friends to purchase too! 50% of sales support our school and its programs!
  
  Please send in payments by cash (no coins) or by check made payable to PS/IS 48 PTA.
  
  Power Cards will be distributed before Spring Break. 
  
  Turn in your form with full payment by March 27th

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• Make Your Voice Heard

  Dear Families and Colleagues,

  When I was a teacher, principal, and district leader, I was always looking for ways to make improvements—how to structure more engaging lessons, how to strengthen school culture, how to respond to families’ needs, and more. I knew that for students to learn, for colleagues to do their best work, and for families to be true partners, I needed to make sure I listened. Their input and ideas made my classroom and school community stronger. That’s a major reason why family and community empowerment is one of my three commitments as Chancellor.

  To that end, I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to fill out the NYC School Survey by Friday, April 4. Last year, we had over 864,000 students, families, and staff members complete the survey—and we want to exceed that number this time around! The more feedback you share, the more useful it will be as your school leaders plan for next year. And remember, we won’t see your individual responses, so feel free to share openly and honestly. Visit www.nycschoolsurvey.org to make your voice heard.

   

  In partnership,

  Melissa Aviles-Ramos

  Chancellor

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• TICKETS ON SALE to general public for P.S./I.S. 48 Presents Seussical Jr.

  Horton will hear a Who and cheerful chaos will ensue when PS/IS 48 presents Seussical JR. on Friday, March 21st at 6:00pm, Saturday, March 22nd at 6:00pm and Sunday, March 23rd at 12:00noon at PS/IS 48 in the Gymatorium.   Tickets can be purchases online through CUR8 (you can select your seats in advance). 

   

  Ticket prices are:

  Friday 6:00pm * $8.00 if you PRE ORDER through CUR8

  Saturday 6:00pm * $8.00 if you PRE ORDER through CUR8. 

  Sunday MATINEE 12:00pm * $6.00 if you PRE ORDER through CUR8. 

  Click the link to purchase your tickets on line.

   

  *TICKETS GO ON SALE on Saturday 3/15 at 12:00pm.

  You can also buy your tickets at the door on a first come, first serve basis. 

  Tickets cost $10 at the door.  

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• Reminders

  Dear Parents and Guardians,
  
  We would like to inform you that the school will be conducting safety drills with all the children this week and next week. Also, for the safety of our students and staff, please remember that double parking creates an unsafe situation. We kindly ask that you avoid double parking during arrival and dismissal times at all times.
  
  Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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• Bowling Fundraiser 3/22! RSVP by 3/18 - Deadline Extended!

  FAMILY BOWLING @ Rabs

  Deadline Extended! Purchase Your Tickets by March 18th!

  LET'S STRIKE UP SOME FUN

  AT OUR BOWLING FUNDRAISER!

  Please Click Here For Registration and Payment

   

  When: Saturday, March 22nd from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (registration at 12:00 PM)

  Where: Rab's Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd

  Tickets: $32 per person

  What’s included:
  • 2 Hours of Bowling
  • Shoe Rental
  • 1 slice of pizza & soda

  Raffles
  Raffle basket donated by Dave & Buster's (includes $45 Power Card)

   

  Purchase tickets on ParentSquare by March 18th and don't forget to fill out the attached form! 
  Remember to include the following on the attached form:

  * Shoe Size for each person attending

  * Names of people you would like to bowl with (5-6 people per lane)

  We invite all students, families and friends to participate!

  A guardian MUST remain to chaperone each student for the duration of the event, whether they bowl or not.
  As always, thank you for your support 

   

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• Seussical Jr.

  PS/IS 48 Proudly Presents Seussical Jr!

  Show Times:

  Friday 3/21 @ 6:00 p.m.

  Saturday 3/22 @ 6:00 p.m.

  Sunday 3/23 @ 12:00 p.m.

   

  Tickets may be purchased on ParentSquare beginning 3/15.

   

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• Seussical Jr. Ads/Shout Outs

  The time is almost here for our performance. We're so proud of our students and can't wait for all to see the show. 
  
  If any families have or know of a business that would like to take an ad out in the playbill, please use the attached form. 
  Click on link to make payment for ad 
  
  
  If you would like to show your child and the cast your support, you can give them a shout out in our playbill. 
  Click on link to make payment for shout out 
  
  
  
  Thank you for all your support!

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• Spring Fling

  The PTA is hard at work preparing for the Spring Fling, one of their largest fundraisers of the year. 
  We need your help to make this event a success! How can you help? You can contribute to class basket collections, purchase items on the Amazon Spring Fling Wishlist, and attend the Spring Fling Basket Raffle event. 
  
  How does the Amazon Spring Fling Wishlist work:
  This year the PTA has created an Amazon Spring Fling Wishlist. Families can pick items to purchase that will be delivered straight to PS/IS 48. The PTA will then use the items to create baskets to be raffled off at the event. 
  Amazon Wishlist link:
  
  
  Join us for a WICKED good time! Thursday, April 3, 7-11pm 
  Link to attend the event
                  

   

   

   

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• Attn: 8th Grade Parents - Catholic or Private School

  If your child is planning to attend a Private or Catholic School, please complete the form below.
  
  If you have any questions, please email me at creese@schools.nyc.gov
  
  ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvY5b9AOZvSwM4CpQJntKkpDsSb0rcB8etTfwDKp77gekemQ/viewform?usp=header&authuser=3

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