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IS 68 PTA MEETINGS ~ PARENTS, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Sun, 03/14/2010 - 5:07am — ibienaime

Please come to IS 68's PTA Meeting on Thursday, March 18th. The meeting will start at 7:00pm sharp. On this week's agenda is money management. This presentation will help parents take a fresh look at their finances and take steps to control their financial future. Also, please be reminded that all students will be dismissed early at 12:00PM on this date.

IS 68'S 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY PARENT WORKSHOP

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:54pm — ibienaime

We have entered a new age of accountability! Information on how to help your child succeed in school is at your finger tips. Today, parents can get personalize academic and attendance information about their child on their home computer. Register today for the IS 68's 21st Century Technology Parent Workshop and get the tools to help your child succeed in school. Click on the following link to get the registration form: http://www.is68.org/sites/default/files/slideshow/familytechnologyflyer1...

PARENT PLEASE COME OUT!

Tue, 03/02/2010 - 5:24am — ibienaime

This Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm is our 2nd school wide honor roll awards night ceremony for this school year. All parents should come out to show their support for IS 68's best academic performers. It is a event in which our school's administrators, teachers, students & parents can unite for excellence.

NO SCHOOL TODAY

Fri, 02/26/2010 - 7:05pm — ibienaime

Due to snow weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed today, February 26, 2010. All after-school activities and events will also be cancelled.

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Sat, 02/13/2010 - 6:06am — ibienaime

Visit the Parent's Corner to get a list of important dates that all parents need to put in their calendars NOW! http://www.is68.org/node/100. Also, watch IS 68's Black History Month Video from last year. Our next Black History Month Presentation is schedule on Wednesday, February 24th. Have a Safe & Restful Mid-Winter Recess.

HAITIAN COMMUNITY NEWS & UPDATES

Tue, 02/09/2010 - 12:12am — ibienaime

The IS 68 Haitian Map Fundraiser has already donated over $900 in contributions to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Barrels & boxes are packed and ready to be sent to Haiti as soon as the way is open. On behalf of the people of Haiti & our School's Haitian Community, we thank you for your support, thoughts & prays. Also, last week, the Haitian Community of Brooklyn received a visit from CNN's Anderson Cooper and Ms. Piton, IS 68 Music Teacher was there!

BILL OF RIGHTS, OUR LIBERTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 7:14am — ibienaime

If you were a no show on Thursday, January 28's, Social Studies Family Night workshop, you missed out! Ms. Grabowska, 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher & Mr. McNeill, Assistant Principal of Academy III provided one of the most stimulating, fun and thought provoking lessons for parents on our Bill of Rights. As parents experienced the magic of history in their own community, they also gained the value of civic awareness.

HEALTHY STEPS TO ALBANY

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 5:10am — ibienaime

Michelle Paige-Paterson, wife of New York State Governor David Paterson met with District 18 school superintendent, prinicipals, teachers, parents and students at IS 68 to promote her “Healthy Steps to Albany” initiative this morning.

Haiti Earthquake: How to Help

Thu, 01/14/2010 - 1:28pm — ibienaime

The Emergency Community Meeting for Haiti's Earthquake victims was a success! The thought provoking discussion by the panel members of A.I.M.E.R. Haiti (Love Haiti) organization provided a much needed focus toward building next steps for getting aid to Haiti.

Haiti Suffers A Devastating Earthquake

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 5:53am — ibienaime

Just when we thought that Haiti could not take anymore, an earthquake shows up. This news comes as a complete shock. Many of IS 68's students and staff are from Haiti and our heart goes out to all as they await news because information is slowing coming in with telephone and other communications lines down. We can only hope and pray for all of our love ones on the island.