I.S. 131 - The Albert Einstein School

GRADE 6 NEWSLETTER

GRADE 6 NEWSLETTER

Welcome to January!

We hope that everyone had a relaxing time off and are ready to begin the New Year!  We will be holding our December Student of the Month as well as Perfect Attendance Assembly before the end of January.

We had close to 60 students with Perfect Attendance for the month of November as well as recognized  students for being selected November- Student of the Month:

Millicent Bamfo                     Kaleal Johnson                      Roniel Gutierrez

Norma Martinez                    Audrey Gathers

 On Thursday, December 19^th, we held our Holiday Happening! Winter Concert.  Our students displayed an amazing range of talent in vocal, instrumental music, and dance.  We applaud their hard work that provided us with and enjoyable evening.  Special thanks to Mr. Butler, Ms. Hahn, Ms. Plair, and Mr. Mulholland for making the ARTS an integral part of I.S. 131.

Our second marking ends on Friday, January 17^th.  Reports will be sent home with the students on January 31^st along with Promotion-In-Doubt letters for select students based on Data over the past year.  If your student receives a Promotion-In-Doubt letter, it is to inform you that your child is not working on grade level and needs to work to their full potential.  Please contact us to receive further information.

At I.S. 131, we are building a community of learners and offer various opportunities to receive both academic enrichment and support.  Letters have gone home and telephone calls have been made regarding our Wednesday/Thursday ELA & Math Enrichment from 2:35 pm – 4:35 pm and our Saturday Academy which will begin on January 11^th from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.  There is still time to take advantage of this opportunity!  Contact us at 718-991-7490 and we will send a permission slip home as well as a calendar of session dates.  DON’T LET THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY SLIP AWAY!

Please remember that we are a Dress Code School and it is our expectation that our students come to school every day wearing their dress code.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Remember, our staff is always available through our www.pupilpath.com communication system or if you would like to set up an appointment to meet to discuss your child.  Just contact me at emorosu@schools.nyc.gov to set up a date and time.

January Dates to Remember!

Feel free to contact me anytime at emorosu@schools.nyc.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your support!

GRADE 7 NEWSLETTER

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Our Grade 7 goal for 2020 is to begin each day with a strong, motivated, and positive frame of mind.    Our students must come to school prepared, in uniform, and ready to learn.  It is extremely important that our students come to school each day and on time by 8:10 am in the morning.  We want all of our scholars to arrive to school every day to work hard and do the very best that they can.  As of January 1, 2020, we have 53 school days until the New York State ELA Exam and 65 school days until the New York State Mathematics Exam.   Every scholar matters!  We have RTI intervention, ELA Afterschool Enrichment every Wednesday, Math Afterschool Enrichment every Thursday, and Saturday School.  Please support our students both at school and at home to ensure that they are attending all opportunities for academic support.  Our students receive daily homework assignments in both ELA and Math classes, and are expected to independently read at night.   It is imperative our students increase their reading stamina and read 45 minutes to 60 minutes a day.   If you have any questions, please call our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Rodriguez at (718) 991- 7490 x 111.

In January, we will be having our Town Hall meeting where we will discuss student data trends and set new goals for the New Year in order for our students to be successful.  During Town Hall, we recognize students with various awards and certificates for Perfect Attendance, Shining Stars, Most Improved Students, and the Citizenship Award for every content area in each class.  This is an honor that is bestowed on students who have been recognized by their teachers for their effort and diligence academically as well as behaviorally.  This is also a forum for your child to voice their opinions regarding how their year is going as well as any questions or concerns.

REMINDER:

Please check Pupil Path each week to see the progress of your child and email the teacher if you have any questions or concerns.  Please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Natalie Rodriguez or our Assistant Principal, Ms. Kenny, if you have not received your log on information.  Our Instructional Focus this year is to move our students towards proficiency in ELA and Math.  It is important that students read for 45 to 60 minutes every night and complete their Reading Logs.  Students are given Math homework daily.  Students can use their notebooks, as well as websites like Kahn Academy to help them understand mathematical concepts being taught in school. 

       Expectations for Students

1. Dress Code – Navy Blue Top or any I.S 131 labeled shirts/Black or Tan Pants
2. Hats and Hoodies should remain off while you are in the building
3. Cells phones and electronics are off and out of sight
4. All members of the community arrive daily to school and class on time and prepared

Dates to Remember:

Feel free to contact me anytime at Ckenny6@schools.nyc.gov if you have any questions or concerns.

Senior Parent letter #5    

1/8/20                                                                                                                                           

Dear I.S. 131 family members,

                As we begin the month of January, I would like to thank you all for your support to our 8th grade students. Our school year is moving rather quickly, and we want to ensure that all of our 8^th graders are Punctual, Prepared and Polite as we head into the new calendar year.  I would also once again like to remind our parents of our new school wide core values of Responsibility, Respect, Trust, Perseverance, and Positivity.

At I.S. 131, we are building a community of learners and offer various opportunities to receive both academic enrichment and support. Selected students in our grade received letters and telephone calls regarding our Wednesday & Thursday -ELA & Math Enrichment Programs from 2:35 pm – 4:35 pm and our Saturday Academy Program from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.  There is still time to take advantage of this opportunity!  DON’T LET THIS WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY SLIP AWAY!

Please continue to use PupilPath and the I.S. 131.org website, as ways of communicating with our school community.  Teachers post up-dates and list assignments for their classes on both sites.  You will be able to view grades and share feedback with your children’s teachers.  Remember, our staff is always available through our www.pupilpath.com   or if you would like to set up an appointment to meet to discuss your child.  Just contact me at caceved5@schools.nyc.gov.  to set up a date and time.

Please note that 8^th grade senior funds are due this month (Friday January 17^th).  The dues remain $ 90.00 but we do advise all of our parents to please pay these funds as soon as possible.  There are many plans and preparations that must be made in advance and these funds assist in securing these venues.  Also, we will have retake for the seniors who were not pleased with their original photos and would like to re-take their photos on Thursday January 30, 2020. winter break. If the student is removed, they will be allowed to participate in our next senior activity, Twin Day Friday January 31^st.   Many of our students take the liberty of “dressing down” on certain days. This should not be the case.  If they do so they will lose points, and this may affect their ability to participate in upcoming 8th grade activities. Students will receive separate information for each individual event as those dates draw closer as well as future senior functions.  Eighth Graders can dress down on these particular senior event days if they are actively participating.  Photos will be taken for the yearbook during these days and the lunch periods on these special occasions.  Please make sure to remind your children that unless otherwise informed dress code MUST be worn EVERY day.  This will be strictly enforced!

During the week of January 13^{th, we} will be having our Town Hall meeting with each class where we will recognize those students who are our Student of the Month from each class.  This is an honor that is bestowed on a student who has been recognized by their teachers for their effort and diligence academically as well as behaviorally.  This is also a forum for your child to voice their opinions regarding how their year is going as well as any questions or concerns

On behalf of myself, and the 8th grade staff here at I.S. 131, we would like to once again like to thank you for your ongoing support.

Respectfully yours,

   Mr. Carlos L. Acevedo     

   8th Grade Assistant Principal

 January Dates to Remember!

September 5, 2019

Dear Parents and Guardians of our 6^th Grade Scholars,

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your summer. My name is Mrs. Melendez, and I am a bilingual Guidance Counselor at I.S. 131, The Albert Einstein Intermediate School.

I am excited to be working with your families this year. My goal is to help your child not only achieve academic success, but support their social and emotional needs in our school community.  I look forward to communicating with our 6^th graders, families, and staff to collaborate on your child’s success this school year. 

We will be having our Town Hall meeting where we will recognize those students who had Perfect Attendance for the month of September.  We will also be recognizing our Student of the Month from each class.  This is an honor that is bestowed on a student who has been recognized by their teachers for their effort and diligence academically as well as behaviorally.  This is also a forum for your child to voice their opinions regarding how their year is going as well as any questions or concerns.

If you have additional questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (718) 991-7490, extension 232

Thank you for all that you do to support your child’s education!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Melendez

Guidance Counselor

September 5, 2019

Dear Parents and Guardians of our 7^th Grade Scholars,

Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed your summer. My name is Mrs. Melendez, and I am a bilingual Guidance Counselor at I.S. 131, The Albert Einstein Intermediate School. I am excited to be working with your families this year. My goal is to help your child not only achieve academic success, but support their social and emotional needs in our school community.  I look forward to communicating with our 7^th graders, families, and staff to collaborate on your child’s success this school year.  Seventh Graders will participate in our College Access For All Program.  As participants in College Access, all 7^th grade students will be able to visit colleges throughout the year to explore different options for their future.   I am available to meet with you to discuss any issues, ideas and to strengthen our school/home linkage. Seventh grade is a year of transition as well as a year where our students are trying to find how they fit into their social circle. It is important that we work together to help your child achieve academic achievement.

If you have additional questions or concerns feel free to contact me at (718) 991-7490, extension 232

Thank you for all that you do to support your child’s education!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Melendez

Guidance Counselor

September 12, 2019

Greetings Members of the I.S. 131 – Albert Einstein Family,

I’d like to re-introduce myself, my name is Emilie Kava and I am the 8^th Grade Guidance Counselor. I have been working here at I.S. 131 – Albert Einstein for 19 years! I work closely with the students and staff to ensure that every child comes to school healthy, happy and well prepared.

Middle School is one of the most challenging experiences in a young person’s life. Children are entering adolescence and trying to find themselves. Working together, we can make sure that your child successfully navigates middle school and goes above and beyond their potential. This year, your scholars will be taking part in the High School Admission Process. It is a very important part of their 8^th grade fall semester. I will assist families throughout the process and offer support and advice.

The school year is off to a great start and I cannot wait to work with all of the children and their families. I will be here on Thursday, September 19, 2019 during our Parent Teacher Meet and Greet from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm!

**It is extremely important that you attend the Meet and Greet, as there will also be a High School Application Process presentation, which will start promptly at 6:00pm.**

If you cannot attend the Thursday, September 19, 2019 Parent Teacher Meet and Greet, I will be contacting you to set up an appointment to review the High School Application Process

I can be reached by phone at 718-991-7490, extension 203, and by email ekava@schools.nyc.gov. I will make every effort to get back to you by the end of the school day; however, the best form of communication is through email. Always let me know your name, your child’s name and class and a phone number (if a call is needed) where you can be reached.

Again, Welcome Back to the I.S. 131 – Albert Einstein Family!

Educationally yours,

Emilie Kava

Guidance Counselor