From The Principal
July 24, 2017
Dear I.S. 131 Family Members:
Thank you for choosing I.S. 131, Albert Einstein Intermediate School – Together In Excellence – Achieving Greatness! We are so pleased and excited to welcome you to our school community. We would like to take this opportunity to share how excited we are to begin our new endeavor with the students, parents, and staff of I.S. 131, and remind you of some important facts about the upcoming school year.
The doors will open at 8:10 for morning entry. On the first day of school, Thursday, September 7, 2017, the Sixth Grade students will enter through the main lobby and exit through either Exit 9 or Exit 11 on Underhill Avenue. All students, who would like to take advantage of our “Grab & Go” breakfast, will enter through Exit 11 while all other students will enter through Exit 9. Dismissal will be at 2:30 pm every day onto Underhill Avenue.
We will be holding a “Meet the Teachers” Orientation Program on Tuesday, September 26th from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm.
We are One School and thus our dress code will be reflecting this change. All students are to wear Royal Blue Collared Shirts and Black or Beige Khaki Pants. School shirts will be on sale at the beginning of the school year.
We would like to remind families that middle school is a time of change. The workload and social adjustments are greater here than at the elementary level. Therefore, we expect all students to attend school regularly, complete all assignments, behave appropriately, and adhere to the school dress code. You will be receiving additional information regarding our communication systems (Skedula.com Parent Portal and is131.org) and how they will be utilized to communicate with teachers as well as monitor your child’s academic progress.
Our students were given a Summer Reading Assignment Packet which will be due on Thursday, September 7th. This will count as a Task grade for ELA. Please stop by the school if your child did not receive their materials.
This year we will be using the CASS system to assist with our daily attendance. Each student will be issued an ID card by October 2nd . Each student will swipe their card upon entry into the building. Further information will be sent home at a later time.
In addition, state law now mandates that every child of school age must obtain the necessary immunizations. Any child who has not begun the immunization process by the first day of school will be considered out of compliance. Please contact your community health center, or if you prefer, your family health care provider to help with the process.
Also, in an effort to meet your needs and encourage ongoing communication we have established a school website www.is131.org to provide important information about scheduled activities. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at 718-991-7490. We look forward to working with you to ensure the quality of your child’s education and success.
We’ll see your children on September 7th and we hope to see you on September 26th!
Sincerely,
Monique Mason
Principal
Back to School Supply List
Nothing like being prepared! We hope you are all enjoying your summer. Below is a list of supplies needed when students come back to school September 7th.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED
General supplies (school-wide) · 6 Composition Notebooks (one for every subject) – One (1) Composition book with cover decorated with pictures or items that represent you and your “likes”.
· 4 Two-Pocket folders
· 8 GB Thumb drive/Flash Drive
· Ear buds/headphones
· 6 pens [blue/black]
· 12 sharpened #2 pencils with erasers
· Pencil Sharpener with cover to pick up the pencil shavings
· 8 ½ x 11 loose leaf paper
· 1 ½ inch Hard cover Binder
· 2 Highlighters
· 12 inch ruler- must have Centimeters & inches
· Travel hand Sanitizer
General supplies (for home)
· Crayons/colored pencils
· Construction paper
· Glue/glue Stick
· Scissors
· Dictionary and Thesaurus
· Calculator
DRESS CODE
I.S. 131 seeks to prepare students for a future in the work force and to "Dress for Success". Therefore, the dress code requires all students to use:
Tops: Royal Blue Collared School Shirts
Bottoms: Pants in Khaki or Black
The following are NOT acceptable at any time:
· Jeans – with holes and tears
· T-shirts with photographs, emblems or inappropriate words.
· Sleeveless shirts (Tank tops, tube tops, halters, spaghetti straps, etc.)
· Pants worn below the waist which show underwear or shorts underneath
· Skirts or shorts with hems higher than 4 inches above the knee.
· Do-Rags/Scarves [unless for medical or religious reasons]
· Hats
· Hoodies
· Emoticon Outfits
Note: You will receive a call to bring in a change of clothes if we believe that a student is dressed inappropriately for school.
ÚTILES ESCOLARES NECESITADOS
Suministros generales (escolar)
· 6 cuadernos de composición (uno para cada tema)
· 4 dos bolsillo carpetas
· 8 GB Thumb drive/Flash Drive
· Ear buds/headphones
· 6 plumas [azul/negro]
· 12 afilar lápices #2 con gomas de borrar
· Sacapuntas con tapa para recoger las virutas de lápiz
· 8 ½ x 11 papel de hojas sueltas
· tapa dura de 1 ½ pulgada Binder
· 2 marcadores
· regla de 12 pulgadas-deben tener centímetros y pulgadas
· Viajes mano desinfectante
Suministros generales (para el hogar)
· Lápices de colores/colores
· Papel de construcción
· Pegamento/pegamento Stick
· Tijeras
· Diccionario y tesauro
· Calculadora
Código de vestir
I.S. 131 pretende preparar a los estudiantes para un futuro en la fuerza de trabajo y a "Vístete para el éxito". Por lo tanto, el código de vestimenta requiere que todos los estudiantes a usar:
Máximo: Escuela camisas de cuello azul marino
Fondos: Pantalones caqui o negro
Las siguientes no son aceptables en cualquier momento:
· Pantalones vaqueros
· Camisetas con fotografías, emblemas o palabras inapropiadas.
· Camisas sin mangas (Tank tops, tapas de tubo, sogas, correas de espagueti, etc..)
· Pantalón desgastado por debajo de la cintura que muestran ropa interior o pantalones cortos por debajo de
· Faldas o pantalones cortos con dobladillos superiores a 4 pulgadas sobre la rodilla.
· Hacer-Rags/bufandas [a menos que por razones médicas o religiosas.
· Sombreros
· Sudaderas con capucha
Nota: Usted recibirá una llamada para que traigan una muda de ropa si creemos que un estudiante es vestido inapropiadamente a la escuela.
iReady
We are committed to improving the skills of all the members of our learning community. Every student at I.S. 131 has access to iReady which is specifically designed to improve ELA and Math skills for every grade level. Click the iReady link below to visit the web site to learn more. Students can use any device to connect to their account. Visit the Play Store for Android or the App Store for iPhone/iPad users and search for iReady. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr. Fischetto at rfisch55@is131.org.
Cell Phones
If you have any questions regarding our cell phone policy feel free to reach out to the parent coordinator for assistance.
I.S. 131 Cell Phone Policy
Use of Cell Phone and Other Electronic Devices
I.S. 131 Policies
IS 131’s policy on cell phones and other electronic device policy remains unchanged. The new Regulation A-413 continues to stress that for all regular communication between parents, guardians and students, the Onsite School’s phone system must be used. Our school phone number is (718) 991-7490 and it must be used for all emergency communication. Additionally, there will be no tolerance for unauthorized cell phone use during the school day, and disciplinary interventions will apply as per Chancellor’s Disciplinary Code. While we recognize the reality of handheld devices in today’s society, we also affirm the need for our school to maintain safety for our students.
In short, students may have their cellphones on their person as long as they are turned off and out of sight. No use of such devices is permitted during school hours, including after school and Saturdays. Violation of this policy will result in confiscation and disciplinary consequences in accordance with the guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the Chancellor’s Discipline Code.
Regulation A-413 does allow students to bring electronic and digital devices to school for educational purposes. However, given the quantity of devices we have on site we highly recommend our students leave their devices at home. Our school will not secure nor provide protection for such devices, nor be held responsible for lost or misplaced items.
Key additional provisions of this policy include:
● Cell phones/electronic devices must be turned off before entering the school building.
● Once inside the school building, cell phones and electronic devices must not be visible under any circumstances.
● If a cell phone or electronic device rings, vibrates, or makes any noticeable sound, it will be confiscated.
● If a cell phone or electronic device is noticeably visible, it will be confiscated.
● Refusal to surrender a cell phone or electronic device is considered insubordination and will be addressed according to the Chancellor’s Discipline Code.
● In the event that parents/guardians contact their children via cell phone during school hours, a mandatory meeting with administration will be required; as such communication is highly disruptive to the educational process.
IS 131 requires your full co-operation with this policy.
I.S. 131 Core Values
-Responsibility-
Accountable for ones actions
Supporting members of the community to be the best they can be
Holding high expectations for oneself as well as all members of the community
-Respect-
To regard the feelings, wishes and rights of others before responding.
-Trust-
Assist in creating a risk free environment that leads to open discussions and dialogue
Building relationships to support personal and academic growth
-Perseverance-
When faced with challenges you don't give up! Seek support from a member of the school community in order to achieve mastery.
-Positivity-
Focus on what can be and not what can't be in order to achieve your goals.
Skedula- Pupil Path
The link for pupil path is below. We encourage you to log on to monitor your child's academic progress throughout the year. If you encounter any issues, please contact the school.
https://pupilpath.skedula.com/
6th Grade Newsletter
Grade newsletters will appear here provided by the Assistant Principals. The first newsletter will arrive shortly- Stay tuned!
7th Grade NewsLetter
Grade newsletters will appear here provided by the Assistant Principals. The first newsletter will arrive shortly- Stay tuned!
8th Grade Newsletter- June
Grade newsletters will appear here provided by the assistant principals. The first newsletter will arrive shortly- Stay tuned!
School Leadership Team Meeting Schedule
SLT DATES
2016 - 2017
September 26, 2016
November 21, 2016
December 12, 2016
January 23, 2017
February 27, 2017
March 20, 2017
April 24, 2017
May 22, 2017
June 12, 2017
Senior Dues Information
The information you need for Senior Dues is attached below. Please read through the information and if you have any questions feel free to contact the school.
pl senior dues info 2016-2017.doc
Senior Dues 2016-17 spanish.doc
FUTURE SENIOR EVENTS
|
Trip |
Date |
Students |
Cost |
|
Holiday Hill Camp |
June 14,2017 |
Non- Probation Students |
$65.00 |
|
Senior Awards |
June 13, 2017 |
Academically Eligible |
$0 |
|
Graduation- Lehman HS 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
June 20, 2017 |
Academically Eligible |
Sr. Dues -NOW PAST DUE $90.00 |
|
Senior Dance- Maestro’s |
June 22, 2017 |
Non- Probation Students |
$ 55.00 |
DREAM- Specialized High School
THERE WILL BE NO DREAM PROGRAM ON JUNE 17TH, 2017
The DREAM program is designed to help students prepare for the Specialized High School exams. The links below indicate when the program is in session. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact Mr. Acevedo at caceved5@schools.nyc.gov
ASPIRA Calendar
Greetings from ASPIRA! Here is our calendar so you are aware of our upcoming events. Click the link below.