Auction Update

Friday, April 20 is coming up!

Welcome Back

March 19, 2007

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Reminder - Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, March 20 (afternoon) and Wednesday, March 21 (evening). Conferences will be held Tuesday from 12:30-2:30 pm and on Wednesday from 5-7:30 pm. There will be a half day for students on Tuesday, March 20. Students will be dismissed at noon. Please check with your child’s teacher if you haven’t signed up or need more information.

Please be mindful that young children require supervision and appropriate plans should be made to accommodate. It is unsafe to have small children unsupervised in school. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Parent Workshops

Please join us for a Parent Workshop on word study/spelling. We have the unique opportunity to host two experts in this field, Regina and David Smith. You will have a chance to gain further insight into their approach to word study/spelling and engage in a question and answer session.

Session I Session II
Who: Pre-K-2nd Grd Families Who: Grd 3-5 Families
When: Thursday, March 22 When: Friday, Mar. 23
Time: 8:30-9:15 am Time: 8:30-9:15 am
Where: Auditorium Where: Auditorium


Executive Board Positions Available

The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for parents to serve on next year’s Parents Association Executive Board. This is a wonderful opportunity to get more involved in your child’s education and make a difference in your school experience. Executive Board members must attend a monthly P.A. Executive Board meeting, as well as the monthly P.A. general meetings and chair a committee or an event.

If you are interested, please complete an application by the end of March. Please step forward and become a member of the team.

Thank You

Thank to our guest speaker, Dr. William Reisacher, for an enlightening discussion about allergies and ear infections.


Snack Sale

Thank you to all of our volunteers and Erinn, Jessica and Mary for another fabulous snack sale!


Peace, Love, Rock and Roll Auction!
Save the Date Fri., April 20, 2007

Look for invitations this week in your child’s backpack. Also, be on the look out for raffle books! There are amazing baskets to win! Sell tickets to friends, colleagues, family and neighbors. Be sure to buy some yourself.


Lots of fabulous packages will be offered at our Spring Benefit Auction, including
§ Grandstand viewing passes for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
§ 4-day/3-night getaway for 2 to any Sandals or Beaches resort
§ Gorgeous Borsa Black Leather Handbag from Dolce & Gabbana
§ NY Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera tickets
§ Summer camp packages from the 92nd Street Y, Camp Hillard, Deerkill Day Camp and Deer Mt Day Camp
§ Fun classes and programs for the kids at 74th Street Magic, A-Ha, Gym Time Rhythm & Glues, New York Kids Club, Kids At Art and Art Farm in the City
§ Generous dining, shopping and beauty gift cards to many of your favorite restaurants, merchants and spas
§ Plus great shopping at the Peace, Love & Rock ‘n Roll Boutique


Arts Committee Meeting

There will be an Arts Committee Meeting on Friday, March 30 at 8:45 am in Mr. Cohen’s classroom. New members always welcome! If interested, please contact: laura@mitgang.com.
Metropolitan Opera Backstage Tour
Please join us for a Free Backstage Tour of the MET.
Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 10:30 am – noon
Limit: 100 spots for PS 158 parents, students and teachers (grades K-5)

A fascinating peek behind the curtain at the inner workings of the opera house: stage, costumes, sets, lights, orchestra pit, prompter’s box, and more!
Sign-up forms sent home in the backpacks and available in the PA office.

Upcoming Parents As Arts Partners Activities
Watch for these other upcoming Parents As Arts Partners/Metropolitan Opera activities this spring:

Tuesday, May 22, 6-7:30 pm - “Behind the Scenes at the Met – The Making of an Opera” - Family Workshop in PS 158 Auditorium

Tuesday, June 5, 6-7:30 pm - “Puccini’s LA BOHEME” - Family Workshop in PS 158 Auditorium

Tuesday, June 12 at 8 pm – Live concert performance in Central Park of LA BOHEME by The Metropolitan Opera – PS 158 special blanket seating area

Plus training sessions at the Met Opera Guild on May 15 and/or May 30 for PS 158 parents and teachers who would like to help lead breakout groups at the in-school workshops – no prior opera knowledge needed!


** MARK THE DATE **
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 20
Wednesday, March 21
Peace, Love, Rock and Roll Auction
Friday, April 20

Welcome Back!
We hope you enjoyed the Mid-Winter Recess!

Support the Yearbook!
Absolute deadline for including a booster in the yearbook is Friday, March 2!

Lice Check
Reminder - Lice check on Wednesday, February 28. Thank you to everyone who helps make sure that our school stays lice free. Pick up combs and gloves in the PA office.

Peace, Love, Rock and Roll Auction!
Friday, April 20, 2007
The Spring Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year! We cannot do it without YOUR help. The Spring Benefit raised $80,000 last year. All of the proceeds from the auction support our children’s continued enrichment.

Ways That You Can Help:

· Download necessary forms/letters from our school website, www.ps158.org, and give them to friends and family members and ask them to help find new sources of donations. Consider tapping any contacts you may have in the Travel Industry, Entertainment Business, Restaurants, Stores, Spas, etc.
· Sales of raffles for our Grade baskets begin in 2 weeks! Nano Ipod, Art supplies, Romantic Getaway in New York, Rainy Day Basket, Digital Camera and Printer….

Open PA Meeting
Our next Open PA meeting will be on Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker, Dr. William Reisacher will speak about "Allergies and Childhood Illnesses."

** MARK THE DATE **

Mathematics Tests
Grades 3 and 5 – March 7-8
Grade 4 – March 7–9
Open PA Meeting
Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 pm

Opera activities with a FREE BACKSTAGE TOUR OF THE MET.

Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 10:30 am – noon
Limit: 100 spots for PS 158 parents, students and teachers (grades K-5)
A fascinating peek behind the curtain at the inner workings of the opera house: stage, costumes, sets, lights, orchestra pit, prompter’s box, and more!
We will send home sign up forms in your children’s backpacks soon. Also watch this space for more Metropolitan Opera workshops and events coming this spring!

Parent Volunteers Needed for Two Arts Committees:
Metropolitan Opera Grant Committee (Parents As Arts Partners/Center for Arts Education) - We set up the partnership with The Met and got the grant – now we need help making it a success for our school! Laura Mitgang is forming a committee of parents and teachers who want to help organize and market the six special events coming up this spring. Please contact her if you are interested in being part of the fun! laura@mitgang.com

PS 158 Arts Committee – We are forming an Arts Committee of parents and teachers to research arts opportunities for PS 158. Goal: to set up a special arts enrichment program for each grade for next year – class trips, partnerships with museums, concert halls, dance companies, theaters, puppeteers, storytellers, etc. Initial brainstorming meeting; formulation of list of arts organizations, grants and ideas to explore; division of research and tasks; report-back meeting to cull our findings; presentation to Darryl Alhadeff (who is already supportive but needs our manpower!). Bring your creativity and initiative! laura@mitgang.com

February 5, 2007

Last Chance!
Send a Valentine’s message to the one you love, or a Special Friend or Teacher, in Cupid’s Arrow. This is special publication that will be distributed to the entire school on Valentine’s Day. The cost of a message is $5.00 and may consist of up to 60 characters. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, February 7 for submission of messages! There are extra forms available in the PA Office.



Magazine Drive Going Strong!

Reminder that final orders need to be submitted. Last drop off date for magazine collection is:



* Tuesday, February 6



We need every family’s participation to reach our goals. Thank you to everyone for being so supportive! Send in those last orders!



Auction Update:



· Friday, April 20 is coming up! It’s time to get your groove on and get involved with our biggest fundraiser!



· Be sure to send in your $5 contribution to your class parents as soon as possible. (Raffles for these baskets will start selling mid—March.

· Keep soliciting those donations! If you are traveling, going to a restaurant, movie theater, Broadway show, remember to bring those forms. Be creative! Check out the bulletin board to see the latest on donations. Forms are available at the PA Office.

· We still need lots more donations of new items for the boutique. Think re-gifting!! We also need baskets. Please bring any baskets you have - we will use them to make baskets full of goods for the auction.

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Answers to last week’s trivia questions:

1. The men's hat industry because Kennedy never wore a hat

2. Starburst and SweeTarts were introduced in the 60’s



This week’s trivia question:

1. Which song won a Grammy in 1964?


Banking Day

Thursday, February 15th 2007





Website - www.ps158.org - we are advertising on our website. If you know anyone who is interested, please contact us in the PA.



Open PA Meeting

Our next Open PA meeting will be on Thursday, February 15 at 8:45 am. Come listen to Jessica Lappin speak about future changes in the Dept. of Education.



Yearbook Booster

Please fill in your booster form if you wish to send a message in the yearbook. Look for information in your children’s backpacks this week.



Winter Recess

Remember school is out February 19-23. Have a wonderful break!



Thank You!

Our annual Teachers vs. the 5th Grade Students Volleyball game took place on Friday, February 2. Fun was had by all. Thanks to all the 5th grade parents who helped. The teacher’s team was very strong this year and beat all 3 classes (but it was close). Thank you Mr. Moronta, Mr. Galett, Mr Woodard, Mr Fox, Ms. Caldwell, Ms. Kessler, Ms. Lao, Ms. Trager and Ms. Appell.



Children’s Brazilian Carnival

Come have fun and experience Brazilian Carnival, Churascaria Riodizio Tribeca, with great food, face painting, mask making, costume contest and much more. 10% of your check will go directly to PS 158. Please make a reservation at (212) 925 6969 and mention that you go to PS 158.

· Date: Sunday, February 18

· Time: 2-5 pm

· Location: 221 West Broadway, NY, NY 10013.



Circus Arts Workshop!

Thanks to all who participated and saw La Boheme on Wednesday, January 31. We look forward to many workshops in the spring. Thank you again to Laura Mitgang for bringing us this wonderful grant.

** MARK THE DATE **



Open PA Meeting

Thursday, February 15 at 8:45 am

Winter Recess

February 19-23

January 29, 2007

January 22, 2007

Reminder
New semester begins on Monday, January 22.

Magazine Drive!
Help fund the programs that benefit the school and your children by actively participating in the Magazine Drive. We would like involvement from all families to make this fundraiser a great success!! Collection days are as follows:
§ Tuesday, January 23
§ Thursday, January 25
§ Tuesday, January 30
§ Thursday, February 1



Volleyball Game

Our annual Teachers vs. the 5th Grade Students Volleyball game will take place on Friday, February 2. Tickets are on sale in the PA Office. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5. Everyone is required to have a ticket (even the participating 5th graders and all adults). Save time from standing in line the day of and buy your tickets in advance. Snacks available.



Snack Sale

Thank you to the 1st and 4th grade classes for all their snacks and to the volunteers. We made $711.00!! Next month snack sale is hosted on the 15th by the 2nd and 3rd grade.
Thanks - 4th and 5th Grade Teachers! Thank you! The 4th grade had a blast skating at the Lasker Rink and the 5th graders performed and learned so much at the Apollo theatre.



Community Education Council

The Community Education Councils (CECs) govern a Community School District that includes public elementary, intermediate and junior high schools. Members of the Councils are representatives of the parents and the community. They are responsible for promoting the achievement of educational standards and objectives relating to the instruction of students. If you wish to be on the mailing list to receive a monthly newsletter please contact Dainty at dclarke22@schools.nyc.gov



Cupid’s Arrow

Look for information in your children’s backpack about Cupid’s Arrow. This is a wonderful fundraiser for our school and a great way to show a special person how much you care! Start thinking about your special message!



Recycling: Used Printer Cartridges & Cell Phones

Please DONATE your used cell phones and empty laser/inkjet printer cartridges. You can drop them off in designated boxes outside the PA office or via your child's teacher. You will not only make money for our school but also help save the environment!!!



Auction Invitation Assistance Needed!

We really need your help to print our Auction invitations. If you have any contacts please let us know. You can call the PA Office at (212) 879-2181.



Open PA Meeting

Thank you to Mark Askew from ‘Math in The City’ for such an informative presentation. Our next Open PA meeting will be on Thursday, February 15 at 8:45 am. Our next guest speaker will inform us about ear infections and allergies.



Pre- Auction Acivities:

Solicitation Saturday - We are repeating last year’s success. Please come to the PA office on Saturday, January 27 at 900 am and join us in visiting all of our local stores asking for donations for the auction. Please call to confirm – 212 879 2181 att: Alison.

Talk Show Solicitation - We are also looking for someone who will call all the talk shows asking for donations. In the past we have received tickets to Kathy and Regis, The Letterman Show, The View...If you can help, please send an email to the paoffice158@yahoo.com attn: Lori/Lotta.
Class projects - Class parents please come by the PA office to pick up your class projects starting Tuesday. If you have any questions email Lottamerlino@yahoo.com


Next Banking Day – February 1st


Nominating Committee

Make a difference! Sign up for the Nominating Committee and help choose the slate for next year’s PA Executive Board. Please leave your name with the PA or email – paoffice158@yahoo.com



New Sweatshirts have arrived!

Adults – Red, Navy and Black - $20.00
Children – Red/Navy/Royal Blue - $15.00



AUCTION TRIVIA (answers next week)

1. Name 3 popular dances of the 60’s
2. Name 5 best picture winners between 1960-1969.




** MARK THE DATE **

Club 158 Spring Semester
Starts January 22
First Magazine Drive Collection
Tuesday, January 23
5th Grade Volleyball Game

Look who has already donated
to PS 158!
Spring Benefit Auction
Friday, April 20, 2007


92nd Street Y Camps
A-Ha! Learning Center
Alice Hair Salon
Amy B. Lewis, M.D.
Arturo's Restaurant
Asphalt Green
Bagels & Co.
Ballet Academy East
Big Daddy’s Diner
Biscuits & Bath
Burger Heaven
Buttercup Bake Shop
Camp Hillard
Candle 79
Churrascaria Plataforma
City Crab & Seafood
Corinne Total Hair Care/Make-up
Cozy Cuts
Craft Studio
D'Agostino’s
Dangerfield's Comedy Club
Drama Zone
Duke’s Restaurant
Earl’s Restaurant





Eastside Bagel & Appetizing
Fancy Letters Ltd
Forreal
Generations/Learning for Life
Gym Time Rhythm & Glues
Gymboree
Hair Fairies NY
Hampton Spa Inc
Jason Kasarsky, DDS
Jewish Museum
Kaizen Karate Do
Kids at Art
Kimara Ahnert, NY
Laura Geller Make-Up Studio
Lea Boyer, Life Coach
Lia Schorr Skin Care
Little Eric
Little Shop of Crafts
Manhattan Children's Theatre
Manhattan Pediatric Dental
New York Kids Club
New York Philharmonic
NY Skyride
New York Sports Club
New York Yoga




Notes by Nanette
Oren’s Daily Roast
Ottomanelli's
Photos By Robbie
Quatorze Bis
Rhinelander Center
Sam Ash Music
Sam Flax
Score! Edu. Center
Sharz Café
Skin Thera P Spa
Sokol New York
Sweetness by Jessica
Sylvan Learning Ctr.
Talan Design Group
Taroo
Three Star Diner
Tony's DiNapoli Rest
Tsuki Restaurant
Two Blondes Boutique
Vital Theatre Co.
Wm. Greenberg Desserts
York Video
Yura & Company
Zabar’s

January 16, 2007

Open PA Meeting

Please join us at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 18. Our guest speaker will be Mike Askew from "Math in the City".


2006 Kindergarten Registration

Parents of siblings in our school ready for school in September should fill out a Kindergarten application. Please see Elizabeth Cruz in the main office. This is important to help plan for the number of classes for next year and your cooperation is appreciated.


Snack Sale

Our next snack sale will be held this Thursday, January 18 hosted by 1st and 4th grade families. Please remember to bring in snacks and 50 cents to buy...


Magazine Drive!

Help fund the programs that benefit the school and your children by actively participating in the Magazine Drive. We would like involvement from all families to make this fundraiser a great success!! Information was distributed to children last week.

Collection days are as follows:
§ Tuesday, January 23
§ Thursday, January 25
§ Tuesday, January 30
§ Thursday, February 2
Start selling…


Volleyball Game

Our annual Teachers vs. the 5th Grade Students Volleyball game will take place on Friday, February 2. Tickets go on sale in the PA Office this Friday, January 19. Tickets are $3 each or 2 for $5. Everyone is required to have a ticket (even the participating 5th Graders and all adults). Save time from standing in line the day of and buy your tickets in advance.


Club 158

New semester starts on January 22. Please come and enroll your children. The following classes are full/closed: Chess (Tuesday), Sportsmania (Tuesday), Choice Time (Wednesday), Cooking it up (Thursday) and Robotics (Friday), Sports (Monday and Tuesday).

Change in program - "Fun with Math" - New teacher Andrew Levine will be teaching K-3rd grade fun math games that allow them to deepen their mathematical skills through everyday life. The class will create a mathematically rich environment through games and activities.


Kids in the Game - Recess
A pump for balls is needed to keep the sports equipment in shape (soccer/ball pump).


Auction Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting on Friday morning. Remember to save April 20. If you wish to volunteer in any way please let us know. (Decorations/soliciting/food/beverage/typing).



Cupid’s Arrow

Look for information in your children’s backpack about Cupid’s Arrow. This is a wonderful fundraiser for our school and a great way to show a special person how much you care!


Sports Night

Looking for volunteers to help Mr. Fox, Mr. Moronta and Mr. Woodard organize a family fun Sports Night to be scheduled in either late April or early May. If you are interested please contact the PA.


Winter Concert

Mr. Cohen wonders if there are parents who taped our Winter Concert and could lend us a copy. If you can help, please contact Mr. Cohen in his mailbox or leave a note/message in the PA office.


Toys Needed

The new Pre-K class needs toys for the classroom. Please bring in any new or used toys in good condition appropriate and for 3-5 year olds - blocks, trains, Lego, etc. Please bring toys to Ms. Seidel’s classroom Pre-K 203 or to the PA office. Ms. Seidel can't thank you enough.


Auction Invitation Assistance Needed!

Every year, we have help printing our invitations and auction booklets for the Spring Auction for free. Please let us know if you have a contact that could help us in ANY way.


Yearbook Volunteer Needed!

We need a volunteer or 2 to from 4th grade to help with the yearbook. We have a great staff but need someone who would like to take over for next year as we are all 5th grade parents. It is a lot of fun and we work with the children and staff. Leave a message for Libby, Lotta or Reine in the PA or send an email.

** MARK THE DATE **

Open PA Meeting
Thursday, January 18 at 7:30 pm
Snack Sale Hosted by 1`st and 5th Grade
Thursday, January 18
First Magazine Drive Collection
Tuesday, January 23
Club 158 Spring Semester

December 18, 2006

Winter Concert!

Mr. Cohen and his musicians are working hard preparing for the Holiday Concert on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 pm.

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the PA Office. Refreshments will be available to purchase during intermission. Everyone over the age of 13 must purchase a ticket.

Come and see our 5th grade band, parent/teacher chorus, plus many other great performers!



Magazine Drive!

The kick off assembly for this year’s magazine drive will be at the end of January.
Save your renewals for this important fund raiser.

Collection days will follow.



There’s Still Time!

Please give generously to the Parents Association Contribution Fund! We are hoping to receive contributions from all P.S. 158 families – whatever amount you can give! Support the programs that our children love and that make our school so extraordinary. All contributions are fully tax deductible! We will issue a receipt right away…
Thank you so much to those families who have already given.



Lost And Found

There are 3 boxes of Lost and Found items in the small cafeteria. We will hang the items up this week. Please send your child to see if they have lost anything. We already have a sweatshirt marked Fishe, a jacket with the name Dylan and another sweatshirt with the name Cale.



Open PA Meeting

We will not have a meeting this month knowing everyone has a very busy schedule. Our next meeting will be at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 18. We will have a guest speaker, and the topic will be Math at PS 158.




Save The Date

Our yearly 5th grade volleyball game against the staff of PS 158 will be held on Fri. February 2.


Auction Meeting

Class parents of all grades and all Pre K and K parents are welcome to attend our informative meeting on Friday, January 12 at 8:45 in the small cafeteria. We will be discussing class projects and grade raffle baskets.



Lice Check

We will have our mandatory lice check after the holidays on Wednesday, January 3. Thank you to everyone who made the last lice check run so efficiently.




Club 158

Classes are filling up so please submit your applications as soon as possible. We have so many new and exciting classes!



** MARK THE DATE **

Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 20 at 7 pm
Winter Break
Monday, December 25 – Monday, January 1
(return to school Tuesday, January 2)
Fifth Grade Teacher Volleyball Game
Friday, February 2
Lice Check
Wednesday, January 3
Open PA Meeting
Friday, January 19 at 7:30 pm

WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON AND NEW YEAR!

December 11, 2006

Holiday Fair!

The Holiday Fair was a wonderful successful!! We hope you were able to shop. Thanks to Gal Jurick, Nanette Marks, Geri Leone and all the volunteers for all of your hard work.


Winter Concert!

THE P.S 158 WINTER CONCERT WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 7 PM.


The concert will include band and choral performances including parents and teachers.

Tickets are $5 (children under 13 free) and are available now in the PA Office. Refreshments will be served during intermission. Don’t miss this great performance!

Mr. Cohen Needs your Help!

Mr. Cohen is requesting 10 parent volunteers to help during the winter concert
-Assist with instruments during concert - 2
-Ticket sales 630-715 pm - 3 people
-Snack sale – during intermission – 3 people
-Strong males for clean up – only 20 min. after concert – 2-3 people.
Please e-mail paoffice158@yahoo.com if you are available to help, call the PA Office at (212) 879-2181 or send a note in your child’s folder attention Mr. Cohen/Lotta.

Parent Chorus Practices

The following is the date/time of the parent chorus practices:
Friday 8-Dec 8:35-9:20 AM
Tuesday 12-Dec 7:00 PM
Wednesday 13-Dec 8:35-9:20 AM
Wednesday 13-Dec 6:30 PM
Friday 15-Dec 8:35-9:20 AM
Monday 18-Dec 8:35-9:20 AM
Monday 18-Dec 6:30 PM
Wednesday 20-Dec 8:35-9:20 AM


Spring Benefit-

Hold the Date: April 20
Remember the 60’s? We will be sending out auction solicitation forms for you to bring with you when you are shopping or going away on your holiday. It is never too early to start getting our donations. Go on-line to www.PS158.org and see all the donations we received last year.

THE ANNUAL SPRING BENEFIT IS OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR! GET INVOLVED TO MAKE THIS A GREAT SUCCESS!



Next Snack Sale

Our next snack sale is Thursday, December 14th. It will be hosted by Pre-K Kindergarten and Fifth Grade. Please remember to send in money with your children to purchase snacks.


Washington Mutual Banking Day!

This will be the last banking day before the holiday recess. Bring in your deposit books on or before Thursday, December 21.


Don’t you Love the New T-Shirts?
You can purchase the Tye-dye shirts for $20.


Read-A-Thon – You Can Help!!

December 11 thru December 18

Donor sheets for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are sent home. All the money raised will go to support victims of Hurricane Katrina – Thru Katrina’s Angels (a Non Profit Organization). Money is due to your child’s classroom teacher by Wednesday, December 20.

Thanks you for your support.


Pre-K Program

Anyone within our school community who is interested in the Pre-K program needs to fill out a form and submit it to Dainty Clark ASAP.


** MARK THE DATE **

Read-A-Thon
December 11 – December 18
Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 20 at 7 pm
Banking Day
Thursday, December 21
Winter Break
Monday, December 25 – Monday, January 1
(return to school - Tuesday, January 2)

December 4, 2006

Candy and Gift Wrap Sale Winners

Congratulations to all of the top sellers for your outstanding efforts! Thanks to all those that participated in this fundraising event.
Top School Sellers
Top Seller - Dutch DeCarvalho 5-418
· 2nd Seller - Peter Vilim 5-411
· 3rd Seller - Lindsay Morris 3-320
Top Sellers Per Grade
· Pre-K - Madison Silverberg - PK 203
· K - Jacob Acevedo K-202
· 1st - Jason Castellanos 1-303
· 2nd - Emily Fennell 2-317
· 3rd - Lindsay Morris 3-320
· 4th - Anthony Wiscovitch 4/5-412
· 5th - Dutch DeCarvalho 5-418
Top Selling Class
· Mr. Fox - 5-411


P.S. 158 Holiday Fair

The Holiday Fair will take place on Monday, December 11 from 2:30 pm to 8 pm. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. The event is free and a great opportunity to purchase holiday gifts at terrific prices while benefiting our school. There will be a large selection of vendors selling all sorts of wonderful items including: jewelry · bags · scarves · stationery · holiday cards · decoupage cases · chocolates · belts · jewelry for pets · birdhouses · leather desk accessories · estate planning · pashmina scarves · football jerseys · cookies · frames · toys · children’s clothes · hair accessories · truffles…and much more!


New Passport Requirements & Express Service

New requirements have been issued by the Departments of State and Homeland Security. As of January 23, 2007, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from the United States via air, to or from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean (with the exception of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and Bermuda. As of June 1, 2009, passports will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling to or from the United States via land and sea, as well as air, regardless of destination. This applies for children and adults.
The Jamaica Tourist Board with the help of the US Postal Service will help you apply for a passport at the HOLIDAY FAIR. Passport Photos will be taken as well for a $15 fee. No credit cards.

In order to take advantage of this service, you will be required to provide this following:
· Proof of US - previous US Passport, birth certificate with a registrants’ raised seal, naturalization certificate, certificate of citizenship, current valid license, government ID or military ID
· 2 Passport Photos
· Fees - 97$ per adult and $82 per child



Lice Check

Thank you to everyone who helped with this important task. We would also like to thank our new nurse, Sonia Aldea, for her help.
Our next lice check will be after the Winter Break on Wednesday January 3.

Corporate Matching

Use Your 2006 CORPORATE MATCHING QUOTA to Help PS 158 If you are uncertain or have little time, we will gladly help you fill out your forms or even contact your companies corporate matching fund. Most companies have a plan helping non profit organizations like PS 158 PA. Please send an email to Sheryl Lieberman at www.paoffice158.com or leave a message (212) 879-2181.


Collecting Year Book Pictures

Please leave candid pictures of your children, their friends or teachers/staff with Reine Vilim in the PA Office. She would prefer to have pictures via email RVILIM@GMAIL.COM. We would also like to have pictures from last year’s Field Day and Spring Concert and this year’s Octoberfest and Ronald McDonald run.


Parents’ and Teachers’ Chorus!

The PS 158 PARENTS’ AND TEACHERS’ CHORUS needs both Male and Female singers for the upcoming WINTER CONCERT!
The performance will be on Wednesday, December 20 at 7 PM. Rehearsal will be flexible; mornings and/or evenings. Attend rehearsals only that fit your schedule. Please e-mail galjurick@hotmail.com to join. Add to the festivities of the holiday season. Tell your friends! Join together and socialize.


Attention: French Speaking Families

Please contact Alison Haber at flanassyc@aol.com if interested in starting French classes for your bilingual child/children.


** MARK THE DATE **

School Tour
Thursday, December 4
Holiday Fair
Monday, December 11 from 2:30 – 8 pm
Next Snack Sale
Thursday, December 14
Winter Concert
Wednesday, December 20
Winter Break
Monday, December 25-
Monday, January 1

November 27, 2006

We hope you had a wonderful holiday!

Photo Make-Up Day!

Photo make-up day will be on Tuesday, November 28. Photos will be taken of all children in clubs! 4th and 5th graders – remember to bring your instruments.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ALL MORNING - THANKS! Please contact Terri Kravitz
in the PA Office.


Attention: All 5th Graders and Parents:

We need your baby photo for the yearbook. Please send in one photo with you child’s name and classroom on the back by December 8. Photos will be returned.


Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Raffle!

Thanks to all those families that participated in the raffle. Congratulations to the top selling classes who have won an ice cream party:

Pre-K – 2 Grade Ms. Miller
3-5 Grade Mr. Fox



Candy and Gift Wrap Sale

We hope you picked up your candy. Thank you to Adrian Summa and Elisa Fershtadt for co-chairing this successful event. Also, a great thanks to Erin Deri and Ed Ferbel for making everything else run so smoothly. PS 158 made well over $15,000 on this fundraiser!!



Get in the School Spirit and Look Great!

New Tie Dye long sleeve t-shirts for children have arrived. They are on sale for $20. Beautiful tote bags are in stock selling for $15 each. Please drop by the PA Office to purchase. Thank you Sheryl Lieberman and Judy Wise for making our school so fashionable.



4th Grade ELA Test Preparation Info

A meeting will be held at 5:30-6:30 pm in the school auditorium on Tuesday, November 28.



** MARK THE DATE **

School Tour
Thursday, December 7

Photo Make-up Day
Tuesday, November 28

Holiday Fair
Monday, December 11 from 2:30 – 8 pm

Next Snack Sale
Thursday, December 14

Winter Break
Monday, December 25-
Monday, January 1

November 13, 2006

Book Fair is Open for Business!
November 13-16

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping. Stop in and browse the wonderful selections at the Scholastic Book Fair. There is something for everyone! The book fair will be open from 8:15 am to 3:15 pm Monday through Thursday. The Book Fair will be open during the November 16 Open PA Meeting and Parent Teacher Conference’s on Mon and Wed. Please remember that the book fair is also a great opportunity to help build our classroom libraries by purchasing books and donating them to your child’s classroom. Thank you, Terri Kravitz, Libby Jordan, and all the volunteers for coordinating this great fundraiser (also a big thanks to Naomi Cruz for great decorations and Grandma Rose for all her continuous help). Thank you for encouraging your child to read! We could still use volunteers if you are available!


Next Open PA Meeting – 8:45 am November 16

Please join us for the next Open PA Meeting on Thursday, November 16 at 8:45 am in the large cafeteria. We are fortunate to be have Russell Schneider and Eric Kollin joining us to discuss ‘How Technology is helping your children at P.S. 158’. We will also have the Sylvan Learning Center join us to provide some interesting information on ‘Study Habits for your children’. At this meeting, we will hold the raffle drawing for a free semester of Club 158 for our candy sale participants!


Open School Week

Open School Week will be observed from Monday, November 13 through Friday, November 17. We hope you join your children in their classes. (Please speak to your teacher if you cannot come on the suggested day).



Save the Date: Holiday Fair - December 11

Still time left for vendors to register for Holiday Fair 2006! Our list of vendors is growing, but there is still room if you would like to participate in our Holiday Fair scheduled for Monday December 11.
Vendors may be from outside our school community, and the event itself will be open to the whole community (P.S. 158 and beyond!) Even if you do not have a tangible product to sell, taking a table at the fair is an excellent way to introduce yourself, business or service to a new clientele! Of course - the fair is a great way to raise funds for our school and have some fun too. Registration forms are in the PA office.


Candy and Gift Wrap Orders are Coming!

Please remember to come to pick up your candy and gift wrap orders next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (November 20-22). They will be available for pick up from 8:30 to 9:30 each morning and 2:30 -3:30 pm each afternoon. If possible, please bring the pink copy of your order form to expedite pick up. We also need volunteers to assist in distributing orders. If you can help, please contact the PA.


The Turkeys are Coming!

The chocolate turkeys are flying back to P.S. 158. They will be on sale Mon-Wed 21-23rd November during lunch and after school. Lollipops are $1 each.


Photo Make-Up Day!

Photo Make-Up Day and Yearbook
Photos will take place on
Tuesday, November 28.


Thank you Grannys Rentals

Grannys Rentals (www.grannysrental@aol.com)
has always been so generous with their balloons, tables and chairs during Octoberfest, Holiday Fair, Graduation, Auction. We can’t thank Billy Cosgrove’s (5-411) family enough. They also rent the following items:
Party Rentals - linens, china, silverware, tables, chairs and balloons
Children’s furniture rentals - cribs, hi chairs, strollers, kids tables and chairs
Adult - Rollaway beds


** MARK THE DATE **

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13 - Afternoon (1/2 day)
Wednesday, November 15 - Evening
Open School Week
Monday, November 13 – Friday, November 17
Book Fair
Monday, November 13 – Thursday, November 16
Open PA Meeting
Thursday, November 16 at 8:45 am
NO CLUB 158 ON MONDAY

LAST WEEK TO BRING IN YOUR RAFFLES.
Who will win the ice cream party?


Book Fair ScheduleNovember 13th to November 16th

Times Monday November13th* TuesdayNovember14th Wednesday November 15th ThursdayNovember16th
8:00 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
9:00 3-416 K-206 2-309
9:30 1-308 K-202 1-301
10:00 1-313 4/5-412 1-304
10:30 4-417 K-207
11:00 3-320 4-414 5-411
11:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 2-306 5-415 3-314
1:00 OPEN 1-303
1:30 OPEN 1-302 2-315
2:00 OPEN 5-418
2:30 OPEN 4-410
3:00-3:30 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
5:00-7:00 OPEN

Noverber 6, 2006

Book Fair This
Week!
The annual book fair will be held
on November 10 – 16.

This is great opportunity to purchase books for your children, family members and friends. Books make wonderful gifts for the upcoming holidays and also, sales benefit our school and provide enrichment programs. See attached schedule. Parents are welcome to come with your children’s class!

Volunteers are requested for the following:
· Set-up on Wednesday, November 8
· Selling on Friday, November 10 – Thursday November 16.
· Pack-up on Thursday, November 16

This is great opportunity to purchase gifts and also, benefit our school. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any time to give. You can leave a note at the PA Office or call us at (212) 879-2181.
Parent/Teacher Conferences!
Parent teacher conferences
will be held on Monday, November 13 (afternoon) and Wednesday, November 16 (evening). This is a great opportunity to meet with you child’s teacher to discuss how he/she is progressing in school.

Open School Week
Open School Week will be observed from Monday, November 13 until Friday, November 17. Look for the schedule for classroom visits in your child’s backpack.
First Spring Auction Meeting

† Theme: 60s - peace
† Date: Friday April 21st

Our first meeting will be held on November 10 at 8:45 am in the small cafeteria. Anyone interested can attend. Committees will be formed: food, drinks, solicitation, entertainment, class projects, grade projects, invitations/booklets, buy it now, silent and live lots, decorations, sponsorships....

This is the school's BIGGEST fundraiser – last year we made $80,000 - this is a wonderful opportunity to participate and get involved! We have a great time working TOGETHER. We all look forward to a FABULOUS EVENT - please come and benefit our school and your children!



Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Raffles
The deadline for submission of raffles is Friday, November 17. 100% of the proceeds go to our school. An ice cream party will be awarded to the top selling class in both the lower and upper grades! Ice cream party leader for K-2 grade is Ms. Miller’s class, leader for 3-5 grade is Mr. Fox’s class. More raffles are available in the PA office.
Save the Date: Holiday Fair
Reminder to put Friday, December 11 on your calendar to do your holiday shopping at annual P.S. 158 Holiday Fair in the large cafeteria from 4-8 pm.
Still some space for vendors. If interested, submit you applications for participation in the PA Office.

Banking Day – Washington Mutual
Bring in your banking envelopes on Thursday, November 9.

Snack Sale – November 9th
Our next Snack Sale will be hosted by the 2nd and 3rd grades. Hosting families: please bring in your snack donations at drop-off on Thursday, November 9 or earlier. Reminder to send in 50 cents with your children to purchase snacks.


Candy Sale Pickup
Delivery date: Monday, November 20
ALL orders MUST be picked up before Thanksgiving break (your chocolates will melt…….)


Ronald McDonald Charity Fun Run
What a group of great kids from PS 158! You did amazing!! Thank you Dainty Clarke, Reine Vilim and Mary Lish for organizing this great charity run for PS 158.


PS 158 Chess Tournament
Thank you to Reine Vilim for helping with the tournament and Roman Krant for teaching them chess. There were so many fabulous participants this year both. The winners are:
Open division:
Lenn Uchima – 5th grade - 1st place
Kevin Zhang – 5th grade - 3rd Place
1st grade won 1st place as a team
2nd and 3rd grade won 2nd place
PS 158 won the tournament for most wins.


** MARK THE DATE **

No School
Election Day - Tuesday, November 7
First Spring Auction Meeting
Friday, November 10 at 8:45 am
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13 - Afternoon (1/2 day)
Wednesday, November 15 - Evening
Open School Week
Monday, November 13 – Friday, November 17
Book Fair
Thursday, November 9 – Thursday, November
16


Book Fair Schedule
November 9th to November 16th
Times Thursday
November 9th Friday
November 10th Monday
November
13th* Tuesday
November
14th Wednesday
November
15th* Thursday
November
16th
8:00 OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN
9:00 K-210 3-416 K-206 2-309
9:30 2-317 1-308 K-202 1-301
10:00 PK-101AM 1-313 4/5-412 1-304
10:30 PK-201 K-204 4-417 K-207
11:00 3/4-420 3-320 4-414 5-411
11:30 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH
12:30 K-211 2-306 5-415 3-314
1:00 PK-101 PM 2-310 OPEN 1-303
1:30 PK-203 2-316 OPEN 1-302 2-315
2:00 3-318 OPEN 5-418
2:30 OPEN 4-410
3:00 OPEN
3:30 CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE



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October 30, 2006

BOO !!

Octoberfest – A Screaming Success!

What a smash. What a hit....Thanks to everyone that helped - we can never do our events without dedicated parents/families/friends like you. Special thanks to our Chair - Jessica Solomon, Wally Garcia and our decorations and haunted house specialist Naomi Cruz. Thanks to Gal Jurick for organizing the volunteers.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

A. Blue Ribbon Bake-Off Winners:
Most delicious:
* Sophia Sharmat
Best presentation:
*Kaz Tanakh – Cornucoppia Made of Bread
Originality:
*Jessica Solomon
* Sophia Sharmat
Congratulations and thanks to all for your delicious creations!! We will contact you with the prizes.

B. Lego Creation Winner:
Zachary Powers is the winner of the Best Lego Creation. Thank you Mason Solomon for the great idea!

Ronald McDonald Charity Run!
The deadline is Tuesday, October 31 to have forms to the PA Office for the Kid’s Charity Fun Run.

Book Fair Coming Soon!
The annual book fair will be held on November 10 – 16. This year it will be held in two rooms: one for the younger children and the other for the older children. Thursday, November 9 is preview day for teachers.
Volunteers are requested for the following:
· Set-up on Wednesday, November
8
· Selling on Thursday and Friday, November 9 and 10
· Selling on Monday – Wednesday, November 13 – 15
· Pack-up on Thursday, November 16
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any time to give. You can leave a note at the PA Office or call us at (212) 879-2181.

Lost & Found at Octoberfest
Sony Digital Camera – REWARD – call 917-459-8699. PLEASE return memory stick with all of the Octoberfest pictures.
Verizon Phone – please bring to The PA office

Recycling
Save the environment and make money for PS 158 by bringing in your used ink and laser cartridges and cell phones. Give to your teachers or deposit in boxes outside the PA office.

Check Mate!
There is still time to register for the P.S. 158 Chess Tournament which will be held on Sunday, November 5. This is a great tournament for beginners. Pick up your form up at the PA Office.

Parent/Teacher Conferences Coming Up!
Parent teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 13 (afternoon) and Wednesday, November 16 (evening). This is a great opportunity to meet with you child’s teacher to discuss how he/she is progressing in school. Be sure to return your parent/teacher conference request form!

Open School Week
Open School Week will be observed from Monday, November 13 until Friday, November 17. Look for the schedule for classroom visits in your child’s backpack.
Auction
Date: Mid April
Theme: 60's/70's

Our first meeting will be held on November 10 at 8:45 am in the small cafeteria. Anyone interested can attend. Committees will be formed: Food, drinks, solicitation, entertainment, class projects, grade projects, invitations/booklets, buy it now, silent and live lots, decorations, sponsorships....This is a wonderful opportunity to participate and get involved!


** MARK THE DATE **

Ronald McDonald Charity Fun Run
Saturday, November 4
P.S. 158 Chess Tournament
Sunday, November 5
No School
Election Day - Tuesday, November 7
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13 - Afternoon (1/2 day for students)
Wednesday, November 15 - Evening
Open School Week
Monday, November 13 – Friday, November 17
Book Fair
Thursday, November 9 –
Thursday, November 16


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October 23, 2006

Get Well Soon!
We are pleased to report that Ms. Darryl Alhadeff’s hip surgery went well and she is already up and walking and is on her way to a speedy recovery! We miss her and look forward to her return back to school soon.
Ronald McDonald Charity Run!
You should have received information in your child’s backpack about the Kid’s Charity Fun Run.
Our school is an active participant in this wonderful event that benefits Ronald McDonald House. Kids ages 4-17 are invited to participate. The run will take place in Central Park on Saturday, November 4 starting at 12:45 pm. Registration fee is $30. The deadline is October 31 to have forms to the PA Office. Please contact Dainty in the Main Office if you need more forms.

Final Candy and Gift Wrap Orders Due!
Get those last orders into the PA Office by Tuesday!!

Holiday Fair
Do you have special talents, services, products you would like to sell at our Holiday Fair? We are seeking vendors to participate. This will be a great way to raise funds for our school and do some fun holiday shopping! The event takes place on Monday, December 11. Please send in your forms to the PA Office or call us at (212) 879-2181.


Octoberfest Update:

1. Advance Ticket Sales!
Avoid the lines – buy your tickets in advance! Most games and activities at Oktoberfest cost 1 to 2 tickets (some are more). This year you can purchase tickets in advance for 50 cents each at the PA Office (books of $5,$10,$20).

2. Supplies are Needed!
Please bring donations to the PA Office by Friday, October 27. Check the list below for contributions for each grade.

Pre-K and K: Plain (unfrosted) cupcakes
1st Grade: Frosting and cupcake decorations (sprinkles, candy corns, M&Ms. etc.)
2nd Grade: Regular soda cans
3rd Grade: Juice boxes and other non-carbonated drinks
4th Grade: Single-serving water bottles
5th Grade: Diet soda cans

We also need cakes for our Cake Walk (a lot like musical chairs)!! We don’t want to disappoint the children by running out of these items.

3. Bake-Off
We would love to taste your family secret recipes. Enter your home baked cookies, pies, confections and other goods. Prizes will be awarded to outstanding entries based on taste, presentation and originality.

4. Lego Contest
Create your unique art work no larger than 12X12 to be displayed at Oktoberfest. Prizes will be based on presentation and originality.

5. Haunting for Volunteers!
There is still room for more hands! If you would like to participate, please contact the PA office.

Summer Camp Information
Thank you to Karenne Bloomgarden for a very informative and fun talk on camps for our children! Karenne is the president of KB Services, a camp referral service. If you need to reach her for more information and/or/questions, please e-mail kbcamp@rcn.com or call (212) 772-6633.

Community Education Council (CEC) Vacancies
The CEC of District 2 currently has two parent vacancies. They are seeking interested and dedicated parents to serve the remainder of the term which expires June 2007. Please submit all candidates/names and contact information before November 20th to Linda Lumpkin at llumpkin@schools.nyc.gov or (212) 356-3915.



Special Education Forum
There will be a meeting to discuss special education programs on Thursday, October 26, 2006 from 6-8 pm. The meeting will be located at the Manhattan Borough Office, 52 Broadway, 2nd Floor in Auditorium A, NY, NY 10004. For information, please contact Teresa Anderson, Parent Liason, UFT MBO, at tanderson@uft.org or (212) 510-6315.

** MARK THE DATE **

OCTOBERFEST
Friday, October 27 from 5-9 pm
Ronald McDonald Charity Fun Run
Saturday, November 4
Election Day – No School
Tuesday, November 7
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13 - Afternoon (1/2 day for students)
Wednesday, November 15 - Evening
Next PA meeting
Thursday Nov. 16th
Morning meeting at 830 am

Kids in The Game

Thank you so much to those of you who have brought in donations. To make this program successful we still need the following:

8 basketballs – 4 intermediate size, 4 junior size
2 kickballs – 8” rubber
6 Gator Skin Balls – 3 6”, 3 8”
10 jump ropes – 4 7’, 4 8’, 4 9’, 2 16’
Sidewalk Chalk
12 orange cones
12 rubber spot markers
1 set orange rubber bases
1 wiffle ball set
2 extra wiffle balls
2 foam footballs
6 skip-its
1 electric ball pump
Mr. Moronta suggests we buy from the following companies – Sportstime.com
Goforsports.com, Flaghouse.com, anacondasports.com or any other store.


Sweatshirts

Last day for our SALE – November 1.
Sweatshirts - $10. T-Shirts - $5.
Look for our amazing new collection coming in 1 month.

October 16, 2006

Ronald McDonald Charity Run!
The Kid’s Charity Fun Run has been a successful and well-organized fundraiser in support of the New York City Ronald McDonald House, held annually since 1999. The Fun Run enables kids to feel confident about helping other kids while participating in an event which is fun for everyone.
All proceeds will benefit the children who stay at the Ronald McDonald House while receiving cancer treatment.
Our school is an active participant in this wonderful event. Kids ages 4-17 are invited to participate. The run will take place in Central Park on Saturday, November 4 starting at 12:45 pm. Registration fee is $30. Watch backpacks for more information.

Open PA Meeting This Week
Our next PA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Karenne Bloomgarden who will discuss ‘Which Camp is best for Your Child?’ which promises to be an informative session.

Candy and Gift Wrap Orders Due This Week!
Get those last orders on your forms and turn them in on Wednesday, October 18! Remember for every $100 sold, you will receive one entry into a raffle for a free Club 158 semester! Before completing your entry forms, don’t forget to make your prize selection on the bottom of the form! If you have any questions or need more forms, please stop by the PA office.

Yearbook Pictures Wanted..
Do you have pictures of this year’s fifth graders from last Spring’s Science Fair, Field Day or Track? If so, please drop them in the PA Office or give to Reine Vilim.

Snack Sale
Remember your 50 cents for snack sale.
1st and 4th grade are hosting – thank you.


Holiday Fair
Do you own a business or have a product or service to promote while helping our school? We are seeking vendors to participate in our Holiday Fair. This will be a great way to raise funds for our school and do some fun holiday shopping! Please send in your forms by October 18.


OCTOBERFEST UPDATE:

A. Supplies are Needed!
Please bring donations to the PA Office by Friday, October 27. Check the list below for contributions for each grade.

Pre-K and K: Plain (unfrosted) cupcakes
1st Grade: Frosting and cupcake decorations (sprinkles, candy corns, M&Ms. etc.)
2nd Grade: Regular soda cans
3rd Grade: Juice boxes and other non-carbonated drinks
4th Grade: Single-serving water bottles
5th Grade: Diet soda cans

B. Haunting for Volunteers!
Thank you for your response to our request for volunteers! You will get your assignments very soon. There is still room for more hands! If you would like to participate, please contact the PA office or send in your form.

C.Haunted House
We are looking for male volunteers to help with the haunted house (2 shifts) - please email or send a note to the PA that you would like to help.

Small Blue Wallet Found
We have a lost wallet in the PA Office.


Supplies Needed for Kids in the Game
Our recess instructors are in need of supplies. Please bring to the PA office. Mr. Moronta suggests we buy from the following companies – Sportstime.com
Goforsports.com,Flaghouse.com, anacondasports.com or any other store.

Their wish list is as follows:

8 basketballs – 4 intermediate size, 4 junior size
4 kickballs – 8” rubber
6 Gator Skin Balls – 3 6”, 3 8”
14 jump ropes – 4 7’, 4 8’, 4 9’, 2 16’
Several boxes of Sidewalk Chalk

12 orange cones
12 rubber spot markers
1 set orange rubber bases
2 wiffle ball sets
6 extra wiffle balls
4 foam footballs
6 skip-its
1 electric ball pump
1 master lock


Sweatshirts
Remember we have many adult sweatshirts in Small and Medium for ONLY $10.00 a piece.
Blue and Grey. T-shirts only $5.00.
Sale ends November 1st.

** MARK THE DATE **
Candy Sale Ends – Order Forms Due
Wednesday, October 18
Snack Sale
Thursday, October 19
Banking Day
Thursday, October 19
Open PA Meeting
Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 pm
OCTOBERFEST
Friday, October 27
Ronald McDonald Charity Fun Run
Saturday, November 4
PS 158 Chess Tournament
Sunday November 5

Election Day – No School
Tuesday, November 7
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, November 13 - Afternoon (1/2 day for students)
Wednesday, November 15 - Evening

October 10, 2006

Thank You, Class Parents!
Reminder - if you have not yet completed a class list, please make this a top priority! Your classmates need them and so does the PA. We rely on the class lists to maintain our e-mail list and to find your child’s class if we need to send you something! Thank you so very much to Erinn Deri and Gal Jurick, Parent Relations Officers, for all your hard work.

Next Open PA Meeting
Our next PA meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 at 7:30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Ms. Karyn Bloomgarden who will discuss ‘Which Camp is best for Your Child?’ which promises to be an informative session.

Picture Days Completed!
Thank you to our Portrait Day Chairpersons, for a fabulous job in making Picture Day a success! Everything ran smoothly and the children looked gorgeous. You will be receiving your photo packages in a few weeks.

Candy Sale Reminder!
Keep on selling – the Candy and Wrap sale ends on Wednesday, October 18! Remember for every $100 sold, you will receive one entry into a raffle for a free Club 158 semester! Before completing your entry forms, don’t forget to make your prize selection on the bottom of the form! If you have any questions or need more forms, please stop by the PA office.

Sign-up Now for Octoberfest!
On Friday, October 27, we will celebrate our ‘Spooktacular fall carnival - the best Halloween party in town! Games, crafts, food and entertainment - we have it all. But, we can’t do it without your help. Sign up and have a great time!
Donation – we need FISHING WIRE to hang all of our ghosts, witches and goblins. Please bring into the PA if you have any.

Banking Day
Next Banking Day is October 19th. Bring your envelopes to your teachers or to the PA.



Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Raffle
There is still time to buy and sell tickets! If you need more books, please stop by or send a note to the PA office. Don’t forget – top selling classes in Pre-K – 2nd and 3-5th grade will get an ice cream party!!
If you have extra books that you are not using, please return to the PA Office.

Drama Club Underway!
Drama Club started with a great turnout! The group we are working with this year is ‘Working Actor for Hire’ and they have a real love for teaching and performing. The fee is $700 for students in grades 3 through 5 for the entire school year culminating with performances in June. If you need a registration form – please call or stop by the PA Office.

Stamps Needed!
Large mailing going out end of this month! 39 cent stamps.


PS 158 Holiday Fair – December 11th
Do you have a product you wish to sell? Tables are $100 and we will not take a percentage of your sales. We are giving priority to PS 158 families and friends. Please fill out the form in your child’s back pack and return to the PA by October 18th. Any questions please call the PA office at 212 879 2181.

Birthday Parties
We kindly ask you to clean up after your birthday parties in the cafeterias so our children in the After School programs have clean tables. We have cleaning products in the PA office. Thank you for understanding.

** MARK THE DATE **

Candy Sale Ends – Order Forms Due
Wednesday, October 18
Open PA Meeting
Thursday, October 19 730 PM
OCTOBERFEST
Friday, October 27
Parents/Teacher Conferences
Monday Nov. 13th during the afternoon
Wednesday Nov. 15th in the evening
½ Day School
Monday, Nov. 13th
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets due Nov. 15th

October 3, 2006

School Portraits
School pictures will be taken on this Thursday and Friday, October 5th and 6th. Please make sure that you complete and return your order forms. Volunteers needed to help during the photo shoots.

REVISED SCHEDULE

Thursday Oct 5
PK-101AM & PMP
K-201
PK-203
K-202
K-204
K-210
K-211
1-301
1-304
1-313
2-306
2-309
2-310
2-315
2-316
2-317
3-314
3-320
4-410
4-414
4-417
5-411
5-418

Friday Oct 6
K-206
K-207
1-302
1-303
1-308
3-318
3-416
3/4-420
4/5-412
5-415