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• Wicked Stitches Spirit Wear Shop is now OPEN

  The PS/IS 48's Spirit Wear Shop is now OPEN. The shop includes all your favorite items, in addition to the new PS/IS 48 polo shirts. Orders can be placed online through July 13 at http://wickedstitchesgif ts.com/ps-is-48.

   

  Orders will be available for store pick-up or UPS shipping (for $10) by August 15. Those who choose school pick-up, will receive their orders by September 6 at the earliest.

   

  Please be advised that the store does not accept returns or exchanges, unless there is an error or a defect. Before placing your order, be sure to carefully check the sizing information for each item, call 718-420-0240 with any questions, or stop by the store. Wicked Stitches is located at 840 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310.

   

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• Staten Island Adult Education Intake - June 18, 2018

  Please see the attached flyer for upcoming FREE adult summer classes.

  Classes will be held from July 7 to August 16 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6pm to 9pm.

  • Flyer_Staten Island Summer Intake 1.pdf

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• No School Reminder

  There are non-attendance days scheduled for all students on Thursday 6/7/18 & Monday 6/11/18!  Enjoy your days off!

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• Updates and Reminders for June

  School Updates:

  • 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 for a fun day of activities, games, live performances, food and treats, prizes, rides and raffles. For free admission, you can still register online at NYCID.org/blockparty

  • Mark your calendar: June 10^th is Staten Island's 2^nd Annual Soap Box Derby at the Petrides Complex from 8am to 2pm. This year, NYCID is sponsoring our PS/IS 48 team to compete in the 2018 Local Race. So bring the whole family, come enjoy the entertainment & food trucks, and cheer our school team on! Winners will compete at the International Races in Akron, OH in July.

  • Join us on June 13^th at 7:30pm in the Gymatorium for the 2018 PTA/SLT Elections. Elections will be held during the last PTA membership meeting of the school year. Candidates need not be present at the election meeting in order to run, however we encourage all those running for office on the PTA Executive Board or SLT to attend. Any questions regarding the election process, please forward them to the Nominating Committee at 48.ncommittee@gmail.com. Pr ior to the elections, a vote will be held to amend Article IV, Section 3, 3.2 of PS48R PTA bylaws to bring them into compliance with CR A-660 and CR A-655.

  • Mid-June to mid-July, our PS/IS 48 Wicked Stitches Spirit Wear Shop will be open. All orders placed online during that time will be ready for store pick-up or UPS shipping by mid-August. More details to follow shortly.

   

  General Information:

  • On June 2^nd at 11am to 3pm, join the Greenbelt environmental educators for the Second Annual Greenbelt Outdoor Adventure Day at Willowbrook Park. Activities will include canoeing, fishing, archery, birds of prey, and more! Partner organizations include NYC Parks, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Clay Pit Ponds State Park Preserve, The Raptor Project, etc. The carousel will also be open all day with rides $2/spin. Click here for tickets.

  • BP James Oddo & the NY Blood Center will hold a Borough Hall Blood Drive on June 5^th at 10:30am to 3pm. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can make an appointment and get more information here. Requirements: Bring a picture ID or NYBC Donor Card, be between the ages of 16 and 76 (16 years old need parental/guardian consent), must be feeling well, minimum weight 110 lbs, eat well and drink fluids before donating, no tattoos for the past 12 months. All donors will get a Dunkin’ Donuts gift card, courtesy of the NY Blood Center.

  • June 9^th is Kids Day at the Carousel. From 12pm to 5pm, kids can ride the Carousel for free, as well as enjoy inflatable attractions, chalk art, crafts, photo sports, and live music by the Rock-A-Silly Band.

  • SI MakerSpace will host a Father’s Day Screenprinting on June 10^th at 12pm to 2pm. Make your own Father’s Day cards using basic screenprinting techniques. SI MakerSpace will provide colored card stock and screenprinting supplies. If you wish to print on a t-shirt, tote bag or other fabric, make sure to bring your own. Tickets are $5/person.
  • June 16^th at 12pm to 3pm is the Big Picnic at Snug Harbor. Bring your picnic basket and celebrate the season with open air activities in collaboration with Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children's Museum, The Noble Collection, Art Lab and the Staten Island Museum. Children under 1 year old are free. Tickets are $5/person and include access to all museums, gardens, galleries, and attractions on campus during open hours on June 16^th (must show proof of purchase to enter).

  • Food Truck Festival at the SI Mall will be held June 22^nd through 24^th. Friday's hours are 5pm to 10pm and the rest of the weekend from 1pm to 10pm. For more information go to SIRocksNY.com. 

  • June 23^rd and 24^th, over 40 vendors are anticipated on the grounds of Mount Loretto for the Food Truck Fest on The Mount. The event will also include live entertainment and family friendly fun. For more info, call 718-984-1500 or email info@mountloretto.com. 

   

  Important dates to keep in mind…

   

  • Jun. 4: 4^th & 8^th grades Science State Test (Written Section)
  • Jun. 5: Middle School Band Concert
  • Jun. 7: School Closed – Student non-attendance day
  • Jun. 7: Staff Appreciation Lunch at 11:30am, followed by Volunteers Appreciation Lunch at 1pm
  • Jun. 7: 8^th grade PROM at The Vanderbilt, 5:30pm
  • Jun. 8: Career Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 10: Soap Box Derby at Petrides, 8am to 2pm
  • Jun. 11: School Closed – Student non-attendance day
  • Jun. 11: Kindergarten Orientation, 9am
  • Jun. 12: Dress up like an Emoji (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 12: 2^nd grade Colonial Day, 8:30–10:15am
  • Jun. 12: 8^th grade Algebra Regents Exam, 1:15pm
  • Jun. 13: Kindergarten Stepping-Up Ceremony for K-115 & K-119
  • Jun. 13: SLT Meeting at 6pm, followed by PTA Election Meeting at 7:30pm
  • Jun. 14: Kindergarten Stepping-Up Ceremony for K-118 & K-121
  • Jun. 14: Pre-K Family Day – Donuts with Dad, 1pm
  • Jun. 15: School Closed – Happy Eid al-Fitr!
  • Jun. 18: 8^th grade Spanish Language Proficiency Exam (Written Test) 
  • Jun. 19: Pre-K to 3^rd grades Dance Festival (rain date is Jun. 20)
  • Jun. 19: Senior Awards Night, 6pm
  • Jun. 20: 5^th grade Ballroom Dancing Performance
  • Jun. 22: Wear your favorite Athletic Gear for Sports Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 22: Pre-K Moving-Up Ceremony, 8:30am
  • Jun. 25: Pre-K Family Picnic, 10:15am
  • Jun. 25: Atlas Academy Graduation Ceremony at CSI, 3pm
  • Jun. 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Early dismissal for all students at 11:20am

  • SnugHarbor-Picinic.jfif

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• End Dates for NYCID After School Clubs

  Please be advised that NYCID's after-school clubs will end on the following dates:

  • Soccer Shots – Tuesday, June 5
  • Martial Arts – Wednesday, June 6
  • Fencing & Bricks for Kidz – Tuesday, June 12
  • Cooking & Chess – Wednesday, June 20
  • Girl Scouts (3/4), Dance & Art – Thursday June 21
  • Crossfit & Girl Scouts (5/6) – Friday, June 22

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• Notification of PTA and SLT Elections

  NOTIFICATION OF PTA-SLT  ELECTIONS

   

  Date of distribution:  May 30, 2018

  Distributed by:  Website, Email Blast, Facebook, Remind App, Backpack

                                     

   

  Election Date:  June 13, 2018 

  Election Time:  7:30 p.m.  (please arrive by 7:15pm) 

  Election Location:  P.S./I.S. 48 Gymatorium 
  

   

  PTA Executive Board Nominees:

  • Nominees for President/Co-President: Joann Lucci & Danielle Rigatti                               
  • Nominees for 1st VP: Maria Neri 
  • Nominees for Treasurer: Maria Hionas        
  • Nominees for Recording Secretary: Shabana Majeed                                     
  • Nominees for Corresponding Secretary: Sanije Djinovic                                                         

   

  SLT Parent Members Nominees:

  Nominees for three full-term (2018-2020) & one half-term (2018-2019) SLT Parent Members:

  • Sidra Iftekhar
  • Shabana Majeed
  • Maria Neri
  • Karen Pucciarelli

  Candidate Eligibility Requirements: 

  • The only requirement to run for a PTA/SLT position is to be a parent/legal guardian of a student currently sttending PS/IS 48. Candidates need not be present at the election meeting in order to run for office.
  • Willingness to Serve forms were sent out to the general membership on March 28. The deadline for submitting the forms to the Nominating Committee was April 27.
  • Nominations for all offices were announced and closed on May 9 and elections will be held on June 13.
  • Parents of current students are eligible to run for office on the PTA Executive Board. However, parents of incoming students, anyone with a conflict of interest (financial dealings with the PTA, school, or district) and school employees are not eligible to run. 

  Voter Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Parents of current students AND teachers are eligible to vote in the PTA election.
  • Parents of current students are eligible to vote for Parent Members on the SLT, unless they are employed by the school, in which case they must refrain from voting.
  • Parents of incoming students, family members, and all other guests MUST refrain from voting in the PTA and SLT elections.
  • Voting MUST be in person. Voting by proxy, email, conference call, or absentee ballot is strictly prohibited.

   

  For questions and information, please contact Nominating Committee chairperson, Kristin Beyer, via email at 48.ncommittee@gmail.com  

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• Spring Pictures Packages

  Students in Pre-K to 7 grades received their Lifetouch Spring Picture packages.
  

  Use the enclosed form to purchase the sheets you like. Checks or Money Orders are payable to Lifetouch. Otherwise, send the sheets you don't wish to keep or the entire package back to school as soon as possible.

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• STEAM Showcase - May 23rd!

  You are cordially invited to the Annual PS/IS 48 STEAM Showcase on May 23^rd, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

   

  Please see the attached flyer for a complete list of scheduled events, including: Michael Reilly’s presentation on “Internet Safety”, 5^th grade Ballroom Dancing, 4^th & 5^th grades Band Concerts, 7^th grade Parent Meeting, 3D Printing, Lego Robotics, Staten Island Zoo Exhibit, Staten Island Solar Car & Team, STEAM Giveaways, and so much more!

   

  Please note that NYCID, COMPASS, SONYC, after-care, and all clubs will be CANCELLED that day and ALL students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m.

   

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• 8th Grade Testing Schedule

  Dear 8^th grade Parents/Guardians,

   

  Find attached the complete 8^th grade testing schedule for the months of May & June 2018. 

  The administration asks that you review it carefully with your child; and that you kindly sign and return the Algebra Regents Exam slip to school ASAP.

  Note that more detailed information will be sent separately for each event, including PROM and Graduation.

   

  Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Nuzzela or Ms. Reese directly.

   

  Best of luck to all our 8^th grade students!

  • Grade8_Schedule.pdf

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• Updates and Reminders

  School Updates...

   

  • The School Spirit Team is officially launched at PS/IS 48! Throughout the school year, students will receive a monthly calendar showing all the events, usually every Friday, scheduled to take place each month. May & June 2018 calendars are attached; all students are encouraged to participate.

  • PS/IS 48’s Annual STEAM Showcase will be held on May 23^rd at 5–8 pm. All NYCID, COMPASS, SONYC, after-care and clubs will be cancelled that day. More details to follow shortly.

  • May 25^th is our 3^rd grade Memorial Day Celebration, followed by Veterans’ breakfast hosted by Mrs. Guthrie and the PTA.

  • June 13^th is the final PTA Meeting of the school year. Join us at 7:30pm in the Gymatorium for the 2018–19 PTA and 2018–20 SLT Elections.

   

   

  General Information...

   

  • Fleet Week 2018 will be held May 23^rd through May 29^th, starting with the Parade of Ships in NY Harbor on May 23^rd. On Staten Island, visiting tours of some of the ships will take place daily 8am to 5pm at the USS Sullivans Pier on the Stapleton waterfront. For more information and a list of schedule of events, visitfleetweeknewyork.com

  • Health Education Forum from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will hold a form on Children with Special Health Care Needs Program.  The forum – Supporting the Learning Abilities of Children with Special Needs – will take place on May 24^th from 10am to 12:30pm, at 42-09 28^th Street, Conference Room 14-43, Long Island City, NY 11101. To register, call 347-396-4600 or email ecurent1@health.nyc.gov.  You can also register online at Eventbrite 

  • ConEd is sponsoring a Carnival & Science Spectacular at the Staten Island Children’s Museum on June 2^nd at 1–5pm (rain date is June 3^rd). The family fun day will include Carnival rides and games, music, Mad Scientist show, STEAM activities, and Museum entry. Pre-sale tickets are $13 until May 31^st, then $16 at the gate

  • Children and young adults between the ages of 6 & 21 are invited to join NYC Parks at the 9^th Annual NYC Parks Youth Adaptive Track and Field Open on June 5^th, 2018. The event will be held at Icahn Stadium from 10am to 1pm. Parents are required to sign a waiver (see attached flyer). For event and accessibility information, please contact Chris Noel by May 25^th at (646) 632-7344 or christopher.noel@parks.nyc. gov

  • The Inaugural Borough President's Hall of Science Early Childhood Expo will be held on June 7^th at Petrides Complex, Building A, Room 218 from 9am to 2pm. Pre-K to 2^nd grade parents and students are invited to visit the Expo, which will include: STEM Stations, Recycled Art, Lego Building, Summer Resources, Parent Workshops, giveaways, etc.

  • Paws & Claws Adoption and Information Fair will be held at Ocean Breeze Park & Athletic Complex on June 16^th, 10am–2pm. Everyone is invited to join a pet-friendly day including: pet adoption opportunities, local vets, obedience trainers, groomers, and more. Anyone bringing pets to the event, must keep them on a 6 foot leash while in the park, as per NYS regulations. For more information, contact Kate Rzucidlo at Kate.Rzucidlo@parks.nyc.gov  or 718-351-7923.

  Important dates to keep in mind…

   

   

  • May 18: Red Nose Day to show awareness towards ending childhood poverty (school spirit days)
  • May 21: Science State Test (Performance Task) begins for 4^th & 8^th grades
  • May 23: STEAM Showcase & final Parent-Teacher Conference, 5–8pm
  • May 25: Wear Red, White & Blue Day in honor of Memorial Day (school spirit days)
  • May 25: Memorial Day Celebration & Breakfast, 9am
  • May 28: School Closed – Memorial Day
  • May 30: Spanish Language Proficiency Exam (Verbal Test) begins for 8^th grade
  • Jun. 1: Pen Pal Exchange Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 2: NYCID's Block Party at PS/IS 48, 11am-3pm (rain date Jun. 9)
    
  • Jun. 4: 4^th & 8^th grades Science State Test (Written Section)
  • Jun. 5: Middle School Band Concert
  • Jun. 7: School Closed – Student non-attendance day
  • Jun. 7: Staff Lunch Appreciation at 11:30am, followed by Volunteers Appreciation Lunch at 1pm
  • Jun. 7: 8^th grade PROM at the Vanderbilt, 5:30pm
  • Jun. 8: Career Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 11: School Closed – Student non-attendance day
  • Jun. 11: Kindergarten Orientation, 9am
  • Jun. 12: Dress like an Emoji Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 12: 8^th grade Algebra Regents Exam, 1:15pm
  • Jun. 13: Kindergarten Stepping-Up Ceremony for K-115 & K-119
  • Jun. 13: SLT Meeting at 6pm, followed by PTA Election Meeting at 7:30pm
  • Jun. 14: Kindergarten Stepping-Up Ceremony for K-118 & K-121
  • Jun. 14: Pre-K Family Day – Donuts with Dad, 1pm
  • Jun. 15: School Closed – Eid al-Fitr
  • Jun. 18: Spanish Language Proficiency Exam (Written Test) for 8^th grade
  • Jun. 19: Pre-K to 3^rd grades Dance Festival (rain date is Jun. 20)
  • Jun. 19: Senior Awards Night, 6pm
  • Jun. 20: 5^th grade Ballroom Dancing Performance
  • Jun. 22: Wear your favorite Athletic Gear for Sports Day (school spirit days)
  • Jun. 22: Pre-K Moving-Up Ceremony, 8:30am
  • Jun. 25: Pre-K Family Picnic, 10:15am
  • Jun. 25: Atlas Academy Graduation Ceremony at CSI, 3pm
  • Jun. 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Early dismissal for all students at 11:20am

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