BSI Newsletter Week of 11/7/16
Schoolwide News
Meetings with Teachers
Many of you are taking advantage of Tuesday Parent Engagement mornings and there have been many parent teacher conferences initiated both by parents and teachers. We would like you to know that all teachers are available for these meetings, so feel free to reach out and schedule a meeting.
Grade 3 Math Parent Workshop
Everyone is welcome to come. You do not need to be a parent of a 3rd grader.
Multiplication and Division Strategies
Wednesday, November 16th 8:45-9:45 am Room 418
In 3rd grade, multiplication and division are major focal points of the curriculum. You will be introduced to the Common Core expectations for multiplication and division. We will also look at strategies children use to approach multi-digit multiplication problems and discuss why flexible strategy use is so important! You will learn to play games that will support your child at home.
Led by Marcy Mattera (mmattera@bsi686.org)
Grade 1 Math Parent Workshop
Everyone is welcome to come. You do not need to be a parent of a 3rd grader.
Developing Addition Strategies
Wednesday, November 17th 8:45-9:45 am Room 418
In first grade, children are developing strategies for addition. At BSI, we encourage students to make sense of numbers and use flexible strategies. Come learn about how children develop mental computation skills by building a network of relationships between addition facts. Try some hands-on activities and take games home to play with your child!
Led by Rachel Michaels (rmichael@bsi686.org)
Middle School News
If anyone needs help with school loop please feel free to reach out to pc@bsi686.org or amoushura@bsi686.org.
- 8th Graders Timeline. What should 8th Graders be doing now?
In the next 2 weeks you should be finishing up all tours and open houses - You should be completing your interviews, auditions, assessments and online applications (NYCiSchool, Manhattan Hunter Science High School etc…)
- Bard HS is still in the process of grading assessments and have not completed the interview invitations. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ms. Valerie.
- It’s time to review your lists of schools and programs and begin to place them in your order of preference – choosing what you love 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc…
- Make sure you have chosen at least 12 programs (remember some high schools have more than 1 program and each one that you are interested in is listed as a separate choice)
- List your final choices on the application and submit to Ms. Valerie by Nov. 28th. Applications must be signed by both the parent and student.
Upcoming Events:
November 11, 2016 School Closed: Veterans Day
November 14, 2016 at 9:30 am – 1:30 pm 1st Grade: Environmental Study Center Trip This is solely a reminder about the trip. Classroom teachers will e-mail to specify how many chaperones can attend and all other details.
November 14, 2016 at 9:30 am – 1:30 pm 3-302: Prospect Park Zoo Trip This is solely a reminder about the trip. Classroom teachers will e-mail to specify how many chaperones can attend and all other details.
November 15, 2016 8:00am – 8:30 am Parent Engagement Time Teachers are available for meetings. Don’t hesitiate and reach and schedule one with ANY of the teachers.
November 16, 2016 3:00pm – 4:00pm SLT Meeting #3
November 21, 2016 8:40am K-3 Family Monday followed by the PTO meeting
Outside Opportunities:
2017 GOALS for Girls Summer Intensive at the Intrepid Museum on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 for interested female students, parents, school administrators, teachers and community leaders to participate and hear more about the free 6-week application -based summer program.