February 28, 2012

 

Thank you ALL for making sure your child(ren) comes to school with his/her uniform on every day! 

 

Due to our African-American History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, students are not to wear their gym uniform to school tomorrow. Please send your child to school in their regular school uniform, or any traditional African-American garment.

 

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at our school performance.

 

February 27, 2012

 

Dear Kindergarten and First Grade Parents/Guardians:

 

Our students will be studying Dr. Seuss for the month of March. To kick-off this reading theme, students will be having a party to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday on Friday, March 2, 2012.

 

We are requesting that you send in the items your child’s teacher checked off on the notice you received today. If you are unable to provide the selected item, please notify your child’s classroom teacher.

 

Thank you!!!

 

February 16, 2012

 

Come join us for our annual

African-American

History Performance

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the

Walker Memorial Baptist Church

All families are welcome to attend.

 

 

Students may wear any traditional

African-American garment or G.C.A. uniform.

All 5^th grade students are to bring sunglasses.

 

February 16, 2012

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Friday, February 17, 2012 until

Friday, February 24, 2012

(Mid-Winter Break)

 

 

February 15, 2012

 

board of trustees’

public meeting

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

February 13, 2012

 

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

 

January 31, 2012

 

FUN FRIDAY!!!

 

Friday, February 3, 2012 is

Sports Day

Come to school wearing your favorite team colors or jersey.

 

January 30, 2012

 

2012 Advocacy Day

 

We are asking for parents to join us on

Tuesday, February 7^th for 2012 Advocacy Day

 

We will be visiting our Government Officials

to request funding for Charter Schools!

 

There will be a bus leaving from our school to
the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, New York.

 

We would like to bring a contingent of students on

this trip, provided their parents or a responsible

adult over the age of 18 attends the trip.

 

Bus Departure: 6:30 a.m.

Approximate Return: 6:00 p.m.

 

Lunch will be provided!

 

If you have any questions, please call Mr. Trinidad or Mr. Victor

 

January 27, 2012

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Your child may be entitled to receive accommodations in school under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for the 2011-2012 school year. Attached you will find the request for Section 504 Accommodations form.

 

We encourage you to ask your child’s healthcare provider to completely fill out the form and return it as soon as possible, but no later than Monday, April 2, 2012.  Authorization forms must be updated yearly to ensure that your child receives the appropriate service, if it is determined that it is still necessary to provide services, in school.

 

Your healthcare provider may recommend testing accommodations and include the reason for this recommendation. A list of possible accommodations is as follows:

·         Separate testing location

·         Extended time

·         Directions read to student

·         Questions read to student

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. Thank you for your assistance.

 

January 21, 2012

 

board of trustees’

public meeting

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

January 20, 2012

 

Dear Third Grade Class,

 

I would like to commend Class 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 and their teachers, Mr. Ciliotta, Ms. Resek and Mr. Boughner, for the wonderful presentation you staged at today’s school-wide morning meeting.

 

You took us through a walk into the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the 1955 Rosa Parks bus incident in Montgomery, Alabama to the inauguration of our 44^th President of the United States.

 

The reenactment of the events leading to our Civil Rights Law and the continued fight for fairness, justice, and equality were excellently and eloquently performed and narrated by our amazing student actors.

 

Not only did you teach a great history lesson on the events occurring over the past 60 plus years in the life of our country, but you also put on display your acting and singing talents. It is abundantly evident from the content and quality of the performances that much work, research, and preparation went into putting this program together.

 

Thank you third grade for a job well done!

 

Sincerely,

Ms. Cheryl L. Forbes and Mr. Juan Trinidad

Vice Principals

 

January 16, 2012

 

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

 

January 10, 2012

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Monday, January 16, 2012

 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 17, 2012

 

 

December 21, 2011

 

There will be a

French-Fry Party

on Friday, January 6, 2012

for the classes who have returned

from the Christmas Vacation with a

PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD for each student, along with a book he/she has borrowed.

 

December 20, 2011

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Friday, December 23, 2011

Until Monday, January 2, 2012

 (Christmas Vacation)

 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2011.

 

December 20, 2011

 

Half Day for Students

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

 

There will be bus service for those children who ride the bus. Please speak to your afternoon bus driver about an estimated drop off time.

 

December 19, 2011

 

Dear Parents:

 

          Please make arrangements for your child to be at school on time at 8:00 a.m., and then join us for our

 

ANNUAL

WINTER CONCERT

 

Starting at 9:00 a.m. at the

Walker Memorial Baptist Church

 

 

November 23, 2011

 

Dear Parents,

 

The 2011-2012 PTA is actively seeking candidates for the following positions:

 

Treasurer

The Treasurer duties include preparing and properly maintaining all financial records. Presenting detailed financial reports at each PTAC monthly meetings.  Safekeeping all financial records, reports and documents (i.e. receipts, withdrawal and deposit slips). Disburse funds upon receipt of proper authorization.  Reporting at each General Membership meeting opening balance, expenditures and closing balance.  Submitting receipts to the “Bookkeeper or elected staff” designated by the Executive Board and Principal for all items purchased by the PTAC. Treasurer serves as one of the designated signatures on the GCA checkbook along with President.

 

Corresponding Secretary

The Corresponding Secretary responsibilities include the translation of all correspondences (included but not limited to monthly minutes, flyers, etc) as requested, sending out mail that the President deems necessary and communicating with parents and encouraging their active participation in the PTA and planned activities. The Corresponding Secretary (in conjunction with the Recording Secretary) reads/translates correspondence at meetings, maintains the minutes and provides copies to all the PTAC officers, sponsoring board, program director and parents.  It is the duty of the Corresponding Secretary to make sure that all minutes from meetings are properly translated and filed in the office of the Principal after approval by the President.

 

Recording Secretary

The Recording Secretary duties include preparing and distributing notices of meetings to committee members, staff, parents and other involved individuals.  Taking minutes at the executive committee and general membership meetings; preparing a draft of the minutes for the review of the President, and reading the minutes at the following meeting for the approval and or correction by the committee, reminding the President to take any actions that are determined at all meetings, keeping a copy of the PTAC By-Laws, a list of PTAC members and sign in attendance record at all meetings.  The Recording Secretary (in conjunction with the Corresponding Secretary) reads correspondence at meetings, maintains the minutes and provides copies to all the PTAC officers, sponsoring board, program director and parents.    It is the duty of the Secretary to make sure that all minutes from meetings are properly filed in the office of the Principal after approval by the President.

 

All parents/ legal guardians of students currently attending

GCA, and all school staff/ faculty members are encouraged

to participate, vote, be nominated and run for office.

 

**All parents and legal guardians of students currently attending GCA, persons in parental relation to such students, and all members of the GCA faculty are members of the Association and have the right to vote.

 

NOMINATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2011

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED FOR NOMINATION SUBMISSION AND GUIDELINES

 

November 21, 2011

 

**PICTURE DAY reminder**

 

Students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will take

their individual and class pictures on

Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

 

All students will be taking their pictures in full uniforms only. Please make sure your child’s uniform is neatly press and their hair is nicely done.

 

November 16, 2011

 

Parent-Teacher

Conference

 

Monday, November 21, 2011

 

(Report Cards will be distributed)

Session I – 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Session II – 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

 

 

November 16, 2011

 

Half Day for Students

Monday, November 21, 2011

Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

 

There will be bus service for those children who ride

the bus. Please speak to your afternoon bus

driver about an estimated drop off time.

 

November 15, 2011

 

**PICTURE DAY reminder**

 

Students in grades K, 1, and 2 will take

their individual and class pictures on

Thursday, November 17, 2011.

 

All students will be taking their pictures in full uniforms only. Please make sure your child’s uniform is neatly press and their hair is nicely done.

 

November 14, 2011

 

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM CANCELLED

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011

THANKSGIVING EVE

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

There will be no after school program on Thanksgiving Eve, Wednesday,    November 23, 2011. Please arrange to pick up your child promptly at 4:00 pm. Bus children should arrive home at their scheduled time.

 

November 8, 2011

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Friday, November 11, 2011

 (Veteran’s Day Observed)

 

Students will return to school on Monday, November 14, 2011.

 

November 8, 2011

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

In honor of Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 11, 2011, I am suggesting that all students come to school dressed in patriotic colors (red, white and blue) on Thursday, November 10, 2011.

 

November 4, 2011

 

HOLIDAY CAN FOOD DRIVE

 

Dear Parents / Guardians and Staff:

 

The season of giving is upon us. This year Grand Concourse Academy will be participating in a local food pantry - THE FAMILY PRESERVATION CENTER FOOD PANTRY- located at 1125 Grand Concourse (McCellan Street --Entrance), Bronx, NY.  Our cans of food, along with others from all over this city, will be delivered to this pantry and food will be available for those who live in this community. Please have your child bring in one, or more, canned item. Our Holiday Food Drive will begin on Thursday, November 17. 2011 and end on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.   The distribution at the pantry will be on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.

 

We are asking each grade to bring in a designated canned food:

Kindergarten - Cans of Green Vegetables

First Grade -    Cans of Beans

Second Grade - Cans of Soup

Third Grade   - Cans of Fruit Cocktail

Fourth Grade - Cans of Mixed Vegetables

Fifth Grade    -    Cans of Potatoes

 

We appreciate your contribution and generosity. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

 

ONE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

 

November 3, 2011

 

It’s time to Fall Backwards!
Daylight Savings Time Ends

 

Don’t forget to turn your clocks 

BACK ONE HOUR

Sunday, November 6, 2011

 

 

October 31, 2011

 

**PICTURE DAY**

 

Our students in grades K, 1 and 2 will take

 their individual and class pictures on

Thursday, November 17, 2011.

 

Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 will take

their individual and class pictures on

Tuesday, November 22, 2011.

 

All students will be taking their pictures in

full uniforms only. Please make sure

 your child’s uniform is neatly press

and their hair is nicely done.

 

Please review the attached order form.

 

October 27, 2011

 

To the Parents of Class 1-2

 

Ms. Sanchez has advised us that she is resigning her teacher position effective immediately.

 

We are fortunate to maintain Ms. Potasnik and the lead teacher of Class 1-2. We are adding additional support to ensure a smooth transition.

 

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

October 25, 2011

 

Big Apple Fundraiser

 

Dear Parents / Guardians

 

          The deadline for submitting money for our school fundraiser has been extended until Friday, October 28, 2011.   We are not accepting any personal checks, please only submit cash or money orders. Please make sure that your child’s name and class is on the outside envelope, and a prize(s) are chosen.

 

          Thank you for helping the school raise money for our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school.

 

October 19, 2011

 

The Grand Concourse Academy

Charter School

Presents A

 

 PAN-AMERICAN

PERFORMANCE

 

Friday, October 28, 2011

At the Walker Memorial Baptist Church

beginning at 9:00 a.m.

 

All families are welcome to attend!

 

October 18, 2011

 

 

Parent-Teacher Association Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2011 is CANCELLED.

This meeting will be rescheduled.

 

October 14, 2011

 

Dear Parents / Guardians:

 

We are excited to celebrate Halloween and Harvest Festivities with the GCA family on Monday, October 31^th.  Students are welcome to attend school wearing a positive costume that does not distract from learning. The following themes have been selected for students to wear by grade this year:

 

- Kindergarten:          Animals, fruits, vegetables, or flowers

- First Grade:             Influential jobs (cops, nurses, teachers, doctors, etc.)

- Second Grade:         Comic book, cartoon or storybook characters 

- Third Grade:            Athletes

- Fourth Grade:          Explorers

- Fifth Grade:             Civil Rights or Presidents

 

scary masks, fake blood, weapons, demeaning characters, etc. are not allowed. Students who do not wish to bring a costume from home may wear a mask created in art class.

 

There will be school-wide Harvest Masquerade Parade outside (weather permitting) around the block of the school. Students will walk up to the Grand Concourse, down 168^th Street and enter the school building through the parking lot on Walton Avenue. Students who have not returned their Neighborhood Walk permission slips will not be participating in the school-wide parade.

 

Classroom Halloween and Harvest Festivities Parties: Details of individual classroom parties will be provided by homeroom teachers.

 

If you do not want your child to participate in the school Halloween and Harvest Festivities, please detach and return the form below to your child’s teacher.

 

We look forward to seeing you on Monday, October 31, 2011!

 

October 5, 2011

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Monday, October 10, 2011

 (Columbus Day)

 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, October 11, 2011.

 

September 26, 2011

 

Half-Day and Open-House

Monday, October 3, 2011

 

Dear Parents / Guardians:

 

There will be a Half-Day for all students on Monday, October 3, 2011. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. Bus service will be provided, please check with your child’s bus driver about the estimated PM drop-off time.

 

2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.             Parent Meeting in the Student Cafeteria to:

·         Meet the Principal and Vice Principals

·         Discuss transportation concerns

·         Introduction to Title 1 Services

·         Special Education Services

·         Middle School Information for Fifth Grade Parents

 

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.             Meeting with Classroom Teachers to discuss:

·         School Safety Rules and Discipline Code

·         Academic Expectations

·         Uniform Policy

·         Homework Policy

·         Attendance / Punctuality requirements

·         Parent Involvement

 

There will be a GCA T-Shirt Sale of our newly design gym and trip uniform shirt. The cost of the T-Shirts will be $10. We will also be hosting a Cake Sale Fundraiser in the front lobby of the school. Parents are more than welcome to donate cookies, cupcakes or cakes to support our school.

 

I look forward to seeing you.

 

September 23, 2011

 

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

September 1, 2011

 

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

 

School hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. Students may come to school and eat breakfast beginning at 7:40 a.m.

 

 

June 23, 2011

 

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

 

 

Dear Parents / Guardians:

 

Since our students had two snow days on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, and Thursday, January 27, 2011, our last day of school will be Tuesday, June 28, 2011. There will be an early dismissal for all students at 11:30 a.m. 

 

Unfortunately, students will not be provided with bus service to and from school on Tuesday, June 28, 2011. Please make arrangements to have your child dropped off and picked up promptly at 11:30 a.m. from school.

 

All final parties and the distribution of summer packages and report cards will take place on Monday, June 27, 2011.

 

We are happy that we were able to assist with your child’s academic needs this school year. Have a safe and wonderful summer!

 

June 22, 2011

 

To all Fifth Grade Families

You are invited to attend our

 

2011 Fifth Grade

graduation

 

Monday, June 27, 2011 - 9:15 a.m.

At

Rafael Hernandez Dual Language

Magnet School / P.S. 218

Located on 167^th Street and Walton Avenue

 

Parents are to enter through the school’s entrance located on 167^th Street and Walton Avenue. After graduation, please see your child’s teacher to receive an envelope, containing your child’s report card and diploma, and to sign your child out of school, if you wish to take him/her home. A photographer will be available at G.C.A. taking pictures beginning at 10:30 a.m. You may purchase the 5x7 photo, with a frame, for $15 -- CASH ONLY.

 

We are requesting that you send your child to G.C.A., no later than 9:00 a.m., on the day of graduation, so that students may walk together to P.S. 218.

 

Graduation DVDs will be available on Tuesday, June 28^th

 

June 16, 2011

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

at 6:00 p.m. in the Students’ Cafeteria

 

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ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD FOR

THE FOLLOWING Nominees:

 

President

Ardonious Coleman

 

Recording Secretary

Open

 

Vice President

Gladys Ward

 

Corresponding Secretary

Open

 

Treasurer

Open

 

June 15, 2011

 

Dear Parents / Guardians:

 

Our 5^th grade students will be dismissed early on Friday, June 17, 2011 in preparation for their Prom. Dismissal will be at 12:00 p.m. Please be advised that no bus service will be provided for your child. Students will not be allowed to walk home alone during this early dismissal so you will need to make arrangements for someone to pick-up your child. Any child not picked-up will remain in the building and dismissed at 4:00 p.m.

 

The Prom will be held on Friday, June 17, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Student Cafeteria. We are asking students to dress in their Sunday best or in their school uniforms. Please no sneakers or jeans.

 

A photographer will be taking pictures from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. of our boys, and from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. of our girls. You may purchase the 5x7 picture, with a frame, the night of the prom for $15 -- CASH ONLY. We will also have a family hour for picture taking from 9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. for the same price.

 

NOTE: Parents may return to pick-up their child no earlier than 9:00 p.m.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.

 

June 14, 2011

 

Our caps and gowns have arrived!

 

 

Dear Parents:

 

          We will begin to distribute caps and gowns to our students beginning on Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Please be aware that if your child rides the school bus, their cap and gown will be placed inside of their backpack on Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

 

          Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school at 718-590-1300.

 

 

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Sports and Arts Program

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

          Our Sports and Arts program will not meet afterschool after Tuesday, June 14, 2011, due to unavailability of our gymnasium as we prepare for graduation. Children will continue to receive activities through their regular P.E. classes for the remainder of this school year. We are delighted that our students had this opportunity, and are hopeful to continue next school year.

 

          We are planning for our students to participate in one more tournament on Saturday, June 25th at Crotone Park. Information will be forthcoming.

 

June 13, 2011

 

Kindergarten Moving-On Ceremony
Friday, June 17, 2011
At the G.C.A. Gymnasium

Class K-1             Class K-2             Class K-3
8:15 a.m.                   9:45 a.m.                  11:15 a.m.

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G.C.A.’s Masterpieces

on display

Thursday, June 16, 2011

From 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Take a scroll through G.C.A.’s hallways

to view our student’s art work.

Click here for more information

 

June 13, 2011

 

G.C.A.’s Award Ceremony Day

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

 

Grades 1 - 5 will be holding an award ceremony in their classroom from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Parents are welcome to attend! 

 

June 10, 2011

 

second clerical
Half Day for Students

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

 

There will be bus service for those children who ride

the bus. Please speak to your afternoon bus

driver about an estimated drop off time.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES’

PUBLIC MEETING

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

At 6:00 p.m. in Room 308

 

June 8, 2011

 

5^th Grade Senior trip

to philadelphia, pa

Friday, June 10, 2011

 

Coach bus leaving at 7:30 a.m. Students are to be at the school no later than 7:15 a.m. Approximate return time will be 9 p.m. Please make arrangements to drop-off and pick-up your child from in front of Grand Concourse Academy.

 

June 6, 2011

 

first clerical

Half Day for Students

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.

 

There will be bus service for those children who ride

the bus. Please speak to your afternoon bus

driver about an estimated drop off time.

 

June 2, 2011

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

At 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria

 

 

May 17, 2011

 

BOARD OF TRUSTEES’

PUBLIC MEETING

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

at 6:00 p.m. in Room 308

 

May 13, 2011

 

REMINDER

 

IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

 

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Below is a schedule of important examination dates:

 

Important Exam Dates:

 

            * Monday, May 16^th & Tuesday, May 17^th

                     Terra Nova Exam: Grades K, 1 & 2

 

            * Wednesday, June 1^st thru Friday, June 3^rd    

                NYS Science Performance: Grade 4

 

            * Monday, June 6^th

                     NYS Science Writing: Grade 4

 

On examination days, please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and has a healthy breakfast, so that your child may perform well. It is extremely important that you help your child prepare for these exams by not only having them take these exams, but by making sure your child arrives to school on time.

 

May 12, 2011

 

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

 

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

At 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria

 

May 6, 2011

 

Friday, June 17, 2011

At the G.C.A. Gymnasium

 

Class K-1      Class K-2      Class K-3

8:15 a.m.              9:45 a.m.             11:15 a.m.

 

 

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KINDERGARTEN PARTY

with

Penny the Clown

Monday, June 27, 2011

From 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

At the G.C.A. Cafeteria

Cake, Ice Cream, Juice & Lots of Fun!!!

 

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Moving-On Package Includes:

*Party (including Penny the Clown)	*Cap and Gown
*Trip to the Aquarium by Coach Bus	*Moving-On Ceremony DVD

 

Total Fee: $35.00 due
Friday, May 20, 2011

Parents Fee for Aquarium Trip is $15.00

(The bus will only hold 20 additional escorts,

so selection will be made on a first come basis.)

 

May 6, 2011

 

kindergarten meeting

Thursday, May 12, 2011

 

May 5, 2011

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

The following after-school programs, held every Monday, will continue as regularly scheduled:

* Glee Club

* Art Club

* Basketball

* Cheerleading (held every Tuesday)

 

Please remember that bus service will not be provided for your child. Parents must make arrangements to have their child pick-up promptly at 5:30 p.m.

 

May 5, 2011

 

Spring Sports and Arts Program

Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

On Tuesday, May 10, 2011, we will begin our After School Spring Sports and Arts Program. This program will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Children will be assigned to an enrichment activity including soccer, tennis, art, crafts, music, technology, yoga, and dance.

 

BUS SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CHILD.  Parents must arrange to pick-up their children promptly at 5:30 p.m.

 

Since space is limited, students will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 100 students to return the completed signed application by Friday, May 6, 2011, will be given priority. Additionally, behavior, both in school and in previous after school programs, will one of the deciding factors for admission.

 

Upon acceptance, any child who is absent more than once without a doctor’s note, or disrupts the program in any way, will be discharged from the program immediately to make room for a child on the waiting list.

 

May 2, 2011

 

IMPORTANT EXAMINATION DATES

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

Starting on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, the first series of New York State Assessments will take place. These assessments will be some of the main determining factors of your child’s promotional status for the next school year.

 

Below is a schedule of examination dates:

 

Important Exam Dates:

 

            * Tuesday, May 3^rd thru Thursday, May 5^th                  

               NYS ELA Exam: Grades 3, 4 & 5

 

            * Wednesday, May 11^th & Thursday, May 12^th

                NYS Math Exam: Grades 3, 4 & 5

 

            * Monday, May 16^th & Tuesday, May 17^th

                     Terra Nova Exam: Grades K, 1 & 2

 

            * Wednesday, June 1^st thru Friday, June 3^rd    

                NYS Science Performance: Grade 4

 

            * Monday, June 6^th

                     NYS Science Writing: Grade 4

 

On examination days, please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and has a healthy breakfast, so that your child may perform well. It is extremely important that you help your child prepare for these exams by not only having them take these exams, but by making sure your child arrives to school on time.

 

 

April 29, 2011

 

LAST DAY for our after-school

Title I and Enrichment Programs

friday, may 6, 2011

 

Please make arrangements to pick-up your child promptly at

4:00 p.m. after Friday, May 6, 2011. Bus children will be placed on their designated bus and should arrive home at their scheduled time.

 

April 28, 2011

HALF DAY

CANCELLED

MONDAY, MAY 2, 2011

 

In preparation for the New York State ELA Exam,

on May 3, 4 and 5, we will be cancelling our

half day on Monday, May 2, 2011.

 

 

April 15, 2011

 

Spring Break Test Preparation Program

Grades 3, 4 and 5 ONLY

 

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

The structure of the NYS Reading Exam has changed! The test is longer and includes additional skills. To prepare for these changes, we will provide additional instruction during our Spring Break for those students we have identified as needing extra support.

 

The upcoming NYS Reading Exam is schedule for Tuesday, May 3, 4 and 5, 2011. During the Spring Break we will conduct special test preparation sessions on: Tuesday, April 19^th, Wednesday, April 20^th and Thursday, April 21^st from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

 

It is important that students ATTEND and be on time. School doors will open at 8:45 a.m. No breakfast or lunch will be provided. Please make sure your child eats breakfast before coming to school and also provide your child with a snack.

 

BUS SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CHILD. Parents must arrange to pick up their children promptly at 12:00 p.m.

 

We look forward to have your child take advantage of this unique opportunity.

 

April 14, 2011

 

SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED

 

Monday, April 18, 2011 until

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

 (Spring Break)

 

It is extremely important

all children return to school on

Wednesday, April 27, 2011.

Critical skills will be taught to prepare students for the NYS Reading Exam scheduled for May 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th.

 

April 7, 2011

 

Kindergarten

end-of-year meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

At 8:15 a.m. - Cafeteria

*********

fifth grade

Senior activities meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

At 4:30 p.m. - Cafeteria

 

April 6, 2011

 

Parent-Teacher

Association Meeting

 

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

At 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria

 

April 5, 2011

 

P.T.A. Notification

 

Hello GCA Parents/Supporters,

 

As you know, The PTA’s candy sale ended on Friday, April 1^st.  We distributed over 200 boxes of candy…that’s pretty impressive!!!  The PTA greatly appreciates your support J.  We’ve tallied the numbers and realize that some of you have not yet returned your money.  Reminder that a portion of the proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to offset graduation expenses for the Kindergarten and 5^th Grade classes.  Also, your child is eligible to receive prizes based on the number of boxes of candy that he/she has sold.  Lastly, let’s not forget, the PTA is awarding the class with the highest sales paid in full a pizza party. So, please sell any candy you may have remaining as you are responsible for the full value of $50.00 per 50 count box.

 

* Please remit your money to your child’s teacher by Friday, April 8^th. *

 

Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Coleman at 917-304-9522 or Ms. Ward at 646-685-6196.

 

Thanks again for your support!

 

Ardonious Coleman                Gladys Ward

PTA President                          PTA Vice President

 

April 4, 2011

 

After School Programs

CANCELLED

For Wednesday, April 6, 2011

 

Dear Parents/Guardians:

 

There will be no after school programs on Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Please arrange to pick up your child promptly at 4:00 p.m. Bus children should arrive home at their scheduled time.

 

April 1, 2011

 

5^th grade parents

Senior activities meeting

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

At 4:30 p.m. - Cafeteria

 

 

 

March 29, 2011

 

Dear GCA Parents/Supporters,

 

Only 3 days left to the finish line!!!  Our candy bar fundraiser wraps up this Friday, April 1^st. 
Did you know you could help your child’s class win a pizza party?  A pizza party will be awarded to class with the highest sales paid in full.  So please, please get your final candy bar sales in now, and be sure to remit your monies to your child’s teacher by Friday.

 

Don’t forget about our magazine fundraiser.  Remember, it’s open all year long, and there’s no direct selling!!! From the comfort of your home, have your child write his/her name and a thank-you note on the postcards (postcard booklet inside your child’s blue fundraiser campaign packet).  You complete the postcards with the names and address of potential supporters and return it to your child’s teacher…that’s it folks…really simple!  If you have any questions about the magazine fundraiser, please contact Ms. Ward at 646-685-6196.

 

All the best,

 

Ardonious Coleman                Gladys Ward

PTA President                         PTA Vice President

 

March 23, 2011

 

END-OF-YEAR

STUDENT SCHOOL CALENDAR

2010 – 2011

 

 

March
31st	Thursday	Picture Day: Kindergarten and Fifth Grade Students
April
1st	Friday	Picture Day: Students in Grades 1 , 2, 3  and 4
6th	Wednesday	·   Fifth Grade Students: Initial Payment for Senior Trip is Due ·   2011 - 2012 School Year Lottery Ø  Grades 1 thru 5 Waiting List is at 5 p.m. Ø  New Kindergarten Students is at 6 p.m.
13th	Wednesday	Parent-Teacher Association Meeting at 6 p.m.
18th thru 26th	Monday thru Tuesday	School Closed – Spring Break (Students return on Wednesday, April 27th)
27th	Wednesday	Board of Trustees Public Meeting at 6 p.m.
May
2nd	Monday	Half-Day – Professional Development: Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
3rd thru 5th	Tuesday thru Thursday	New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Exam: Gr. 3-5
4th	Wednesday	Fifth Grade Only: Remaining Balance for Senior Trip is due
11th thru 13th	Wednesday thru Friday	New York State Mathematics Exam: Gr. 3-5
16th & 17th	Monday & Tuesday	Terra-Nova Exams for Grades K thru 2nd
18th	Wednesday	Parent-Teacher Association Meeting at 6 p.m.
25th	Wednesday	Board of Trustees Public Meeting at 6 p.m.
30th & 31st	Monday & Tuesday	School Closed - Memorial Remembrance (Students return on Wednesday, June 1st)
June
1st thru 3rd	Wednesday thru Friday	New York State Science Performance Test: Grade 4
6th	Monday	New York State Science Written Section: Grade 4
8th	Wednesday	Parent-Teacher Association Meeting at 6 p.m.
10th	Friday	Fifth Grade Senior Trip
15th	Wednesday	Board of Trustees Public Meeting at 6 p.m.
17th	Friday	·   Kindergarten Moving-On Ceremony ·   Fifth Grade Prom
27th	Monday	Fifth Grade Graduation
28th	Tuesday	Last Day of School (NO SCHOOL BUS)

 

March 23, 2011

 

Dear GCA Parents/Supporters,

 

Thanks to you, The PTA candy bar and magazine fundraiser has kicked off fuel steam ahead!  To date, we have distributed over 150 boxes of candy….Way to go GCA families J!!!   If your child has not picked up his/her candy, the next distribution is on Thursday, March 24^th. Also, the PTA is excited to have received so many questions about the magazine fundraiser.  It’s really, really simple…we promise!

So, here’s how you do it….