REMINDERS
PTA Meeting - Tues. May 12
SLT Meeting - Fri. May 15, 7:30am
Dance-a-thon - Thurs. May 21
Memorial Day - Mon. May 25 No School
Workshop on Children's Sexuality Tues. May 26, 8:45am
Talent Show - Fri. May 29, 6pm
Field Day - Fri. June 5
For more event listings, visit the PS3 CALENDAR
Important PTA Meeting!
Tuesday, June 16th @ 6:15pm
This is the last PTA meeting of the year and we have a lot to discuss. Aside from the updates from Lisa, Terry and our PTA Co-Presidents, here are details of some of the other important items on the agenda.
PTA Officer Elections
Some officers are returning, some are changing roles and some are new for 2009-2010. Visit the PTA section of the Parent Participation page to see a list and read bios of those running.
SLT Elections
Sharlene Breakey is running for her second term and Robin Burchill, Stephen Duncumbe, Susan Crowson, and Andrew Shapiro have all stepped up to run for their first terms. Visit the School Leadership Team page of this web site for more details and to read bios of those running.
Vote on Next Years Budget
To review the proposed budget go the PS3 Blog, and click Budget Committee under the Categories heading on the right. If you have any questions about the budget, you can get in touch with one of our co-presidents:
Samantha Harmon
Email: samantha.harmon@gmail.com
Bill Gerstel
Email: boon52@mac.com
Approval of Additional Expenditures
In addition to voting on the budget we are also going to ask for approval for the following expenditures.
- Shelving for Lupi's room - based on the Proposal given by Regula
- Wireless sound equipment - proposed by Chris McGinnis and checked out with Ben Manley -
- 2 Smart Boards for the 4/5 teachers that aren't getting one from DOE funding
Addition Topics for Discussion
- PAC - Do we put our name on Build Schools Not Prisons? Download a PDF of the letter.
- PS3 till 6 - Presentation
- Arts Assistant Discussion
- New Business
Movie Night!
Friday, June 12 @ 6:30pm
Come enjoy the last movie night of the year. We'll be showing the classic movie, "The Absentminded Professor."
Fred MacMurray stars in this comedy classic as Professor Brainard, an inventive but forgetful college instructor who uses Flubber -- a chemical that "lifts" anyone who ingests it -- to perform many wonders. Among many other feats, he's able to boost the basketball team, make a car fly and save his beloved Medfield College! Also stars Ed Wynn, Keenan Wynn and Nancy Olson.
Afterschool Exhibit &Show
Wednesday, June 17th @ 6:15pm (PS 3 Auditorium)
Our young apprentices will showcase their works in clay, painting,sculpture and architecture, and present demos and performances created especially for this occasion. Short segments by TADA! Musical Theater, Fencing, Gymnastics, World Dance w/ Live Percussion, Drama, Martial Arts, will fill our special evening.
Don't miss this fun event!
Extended Day Offered for Upcoming Half Days
Tuesday, June 9th, and Monday, June 15th, are half-days at PS 3. This means that children will be dismissed at 12noon.
The Afterschool Program runs extended sessions on those two days, from 12noon to 6pm, but this service is available only to families who register in advance. If you'd like to sign up your child, please go to our Website, click on the Registration Link for Occasional Users and follow the prompts
Go Field Day
The forces of nature were battled as much as rival teams at this year's Field Day but the effort was well worth it. Our mighty Spartans, Athenians, Corinthians and Thebians (you know, people from Thebes) ran, jumped, pulled and even donned captain's hats to victory last Friday. It was as much fun as it was wet. Great job to students and volunteers alike!
Wanted: Great Kid Drawings!
I'm currently working to upgrade the PS3 Website and am looking for drawings from kids at PS3. The ideal drawing should look good in black and white, and should not be cut off, ie. includes arms and legs instead of being chopped off in the middle of the body. Rocket ships, animals, self portraits, stars, hearts, houses - all are good. I can't guarantee your kids drawing will get used but I'd love to get as many up as possible up.
If you have a drawing you'd like to see on the site, email me at: robin@fluidny.com. If you have artwork already scanned, you can email it to me or we can arrange to meet so I can get the work and scan it myself. (I will take very good care of it.)
And try rolling over images. Some may have extra surprises!
Website/PS3 Blog
This website is a work in progress and is continually being updated. If you have information you'd like to see on the website or if you have comments on its format or contents, please let me know.
Also, visit the parent only PS3 BLOG and find more extensive and valuable information on everything going on at school. Login information is available in the office or you can contact the Parent Coordinator, your Class Parent or PTA Co-Presidents. (Note, sometimes you'll be asked to enter the name and password information twice before you get in.)
Robin Burchill
Email: robin@fluidny.com
