Monthly Special Events' Buzz

Annual Penny Harvest "Kick-Off" Assembly

Our  Penny Harvest leaders, Mr. M. Scheer & Ms. J. Schneider  started the school" kick-off" for the annual  Penny Harvest Drive on October 26^th. Students learned  about the  importance of the program  and the goals of our fundraising mission for this year which is to collect 35 bags of pennies. Also, they were introduced to  the Penny Harvest Committee.  These students have shown true leadership qualities by volunteering their time and sharing their ideas to  help others.

Grade 4

Kayla P.

Vanessa P.

Miranda L.

Steven J.

Wendy Z.

Jobany G.

Grade 5

Ricky C.

Moises

Stacy J.

Daphy K.

Vivian C.

Kelvin A.

Angie C.

Billy D.

Edwin M.

Danixa R.

Thank you to Mr. M. Scheer and Ms. J. Schneider for organizing the school-wide philanthropic program, Also, for teaching our students about the importance of leadership, fundraising and how together, we  can make a positive impact  by  helping different organizations in our community and beyond.

Please bring in your pennies to help us reach  our goal! Thank you.

Many thanks to the PTA for providing all students of grades Pre-K to 5 with goody bags and to the parents and friends who came to see our students during  the  Autumn Harvest Parade! 

Fall Assembly

"Hurricane Sandy Relief  Fund"  Donation Assemblies for School Sponsorship of Bay Ridge Cares Kitchen & the Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Many Thanks to our Principal Mrs. L. Sarnicola for "leading" the P.S. 506 educational community & working with the P.T.A. in our fundraising mission to support foundations that help families affected by Hurricane Sandy. Our school educational community's donations totaled $3, 596.85!!

On Thursday, December 6, 2012, the members of "Bay Ridge Cares Kitchen" were invited to our school for a special assembly. Ms. Karen Tadroos & Mr. Justin  Brannan were presented by Mrs. L. Sarnicola  & the P.T.A. Executive Committee  the donation check of $ 2, 096.00. 

Also, on Friday, December 11, 2012,  the representative of the "Stephen Siller-Tunnel to Towers" Foundation was invited to our school for a special assembly, as well.  Fire Battalion Chief J. Oehm was presented by Mrs. L. Sarnicola & the P.T.A. Executive Committee the  donation check of $1, 500.85. 

At the assemblies,  our guests were entertained by the enthusiastic and talented P.S. 506 Student Council Committee, Violinists and the Chorus  to express P.S. 506's  school-wide appreciation. In turn, they were appreciative and amazed by our school community's generosity and P.S. 506's wonderful students.

In the spirit of leadership & helping others, our P.S. 506 educational community is  so proud to sponsor these foundations which have dedicated volunteers to bring meals, supplies & labor skills  to help families who have been impacted by  the destruction of Hurricane Sandy. We are sure our donated funds will help bring holiday cheer to  many families who have lost their homes & belongings!.

Thank you so much for your donations!!

 2012 Annual Lutheran Medical Center Holiday Celebration

At P.S. 506, our Principal Mrs. L. Sarnicola & school educational community are committed to the Sunset Park partnership with Lutheran Medical Center. 

On Thursday, December 13, 2012, our violin director, Mrs.  Sophia Chertok & P.S. 506 student violinists, once again spread holiday cheer for hospital staff, visitors  & patients by performing at the Annual Lutheran Medical Center Holiday Celebration. Students played classical and holiday musical compositions, delighting all who attended with their  musical talents, performance skills and enthusiasm!! 

2012 Annual Holiday Celebration  for Military Families of the  

Fort Hamilton Army Base

On  Tuesday, December 18, 2012, seven military families from the  Fort Hamilton Army Base were invited to  the annual   Holiday Celebration in honor of their  commitment & sacrifice for our Country.  Each year, our Journalism teacher, Mrs. M. Schiano, the Ft. Hamilton  Army Base school liaison, coordinates the special assembly in order  for our students to meet the soldiers, to thank them for their military service and to present them with special student holiday letters. As a wonderful surprise, children of soldiers were presented with holiday presents  from our educational school community. Also,  the military families were entertained  with well-known and  much loved holiday songs and music by our school chorus, directed by Ms. H. Rosenberg and our school violinists, directed by Mrs. S. Chertok. 

 Winter Assembly

Our Winter Holiday Celebration was a magical show which was presented within a spectacular winter scene backdrop. The assembly, showcased our students' performing arts talents and enthusiasm as they performed with their winter costumes. This year, our Violin, Drama, Dance,  & Band  programs performed separately, together and also accompanied  the performances of various classes.

The musical performances were: School Band, My Country 'Tis of Thee, Grade 2  Violinists played Perpetual Motion and Allegro by Suzuki, Grade 3, 4, & 5 Violinists played Interlude by Suzuki & Tambourine by Rameau, the Chorus sang  Winter Wonderland & Silver Bells & Jingle Bell Rock with the musical accompaniment of the Grade 5 Violinists, Class 2-210 sang Let is Snow with the musical accompaniment of Grade 5 Violinists, Class 1-203 performed the Chanukah song and Kwanza song. Our Dancers from class 1-205, 1-206, 1-207, & Dance Club members, performed original choreography  to music  from the Nutcracker by P. Tchaikovsky as the Mice Dance,  Dance of the Snowflakes, Dance of the Candy Canes, &  from Swan Lake, the Hungarian Neapolitan Dance, Folk dance, & Carol of the Bells. 

 As a wonderful surprise, students and teachers were amazed when Frosty the Snowman "came to life " as Class 2-216 sang Frosty the Snowman to the musical  accompaniment from the Violinists. During the  Grand Finale,  everyone participated in  the sing along songs  of Feliz Navidad, Jingle Bells & We Wish You a Merry  Christmas.

Happy New Year 2013! 

January

The assembly for January celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, jr. Classes 2-210  and 2-307 sang My Country Tis of Thee. Our school chorus then recited Dr. King's famous speech, "I have a Dream." Students shared a video on ways to be a Leader in our school community. Class 5-306 did a wonderful job sharing facts about Dr. King's life,  his ideas and actions that  helped to being positive change in our society.

February

February's assembly celebrated the Chinese New Year. Classes K-101 and K-219 sang See the Dragon Dance & Prance,  while 5-306 danced through the aisles dressed as the Chinese Dragon.  Class 1-203 sang a song that wished everyone a Happy New Year in Chinese.