IRWIN ALTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL 172 
81-14 257 Street
Floral Park, New York 11004
(718) 831-4000 FAX: (718) 831-4008
Mr. Jeffrey D. Slivko, Principal
Mr. Thomas Scarpinato, Assistant Principal
Ms. Cindy Kaplan-Manion, Assistant Principal
Ms. Maureen Rodriguez, Assistant Principal
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February 2012
Dear Parents/Guardians:
February is already here, and despite this very un-wintery type of weather, we’ll have to wait to see if the groundhog sees his shadow or not, to see if winter weather will continue, so keep your fingers crossed!
Please continue to remind your children about safety when crossing streets while walking to and from school each day and if you drive your child to school, please be especially mindful of all children.
All students will have Math and ELA assignments (along with other class assignments,) for the mid-winter recess to support their achievement and preparation for the NYS tests (ELA- April 17-19; Math April 25-27.) Math assignments will be posted in ACUITY or packets will be distributed; ELA assignment packets will be distributed.
AIS ELA and Math classes for Grade 6, 7 and 8 are taking place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:05-4:35pm and Saturday morning, 8:30-11:00am. If your child received a level 1 or 2, on the 2011 NYS ELA and Math tests, he/she was scheduled for an AIS class. If you did not receive notification of your child’s AIS class, call Ms. Maureen Rodriguez, AIS supervisor.
The MS 172 after school / Saturday TAG Program began on Tuesday, January 31. With course offerings in Digital Photography, Guitar, Rock Band, Jewelry Design, Chemistry of Cooking, Debate, Career Explorations, Vocal Ensemble, Astronomy, Art and Math Games, this year’s TAG program will again provide enrichment in many areas for our students. There are still a few seats in some of the classes and wait lists for openings in other class. Students still interested in enrolling in a TAG class should see Mr. Scarpinato.
We are also beginning a partnership with SAYA! (South Asian Youth Action) for after school workshop classes and programs. The current offering is for 6th and 7th grade girls who will participate in an empowerment and career exploration group. We are looking forward to working with SAYA! and expanding the program.
The Principal’s Fundraiser Sale will start on Thursday, February 2. Monies from this event will go toward the purchase of additional computers, SmartBoards and other technology equipment and software for MS 172. Our ongoing goal is to raise $100,000 through this fundraiser and parent donations to the school. We hope that all MS 172 families and friends will help support technology education at Irwin Altman through their generosity. Additionally, grade 8 students can offset their Senior expenses by participating in this sale (A separate letter was sent to grade 8 parents.)
Our Valentine’s Dance will be held on Friday, February 10 from 3:00-5:00pm. We do need parent volunteers to assist us in order to insure a successful event. If you are available to volunteer, please call Debbie Hochrad, the MS 172 Parent Coordinator, at (718)831-4000.
The third marking period is already underway and teachers have completed report card grade entries for the second marking period. Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday, February 8. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held after the mid-winter recess on Tuesday afternoon, February 28, from 12:45-2:45pm and on Wednesday evening, February 29, 6:30-9:00pm. Students will have a half-day of school on February 28 and will be dismissed at 11:40am. Signed report cards will be collected from students on Thursday, March 1 so that parents may have the report card for a reference at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Thank you for your continued cooperation and support on behalf of our school community. Wishing you and your family a Happy Valentine’s Day and a restful mid-winter recess.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Slivko
The 2011-12 DOE Learning Environment Survey will be distributed mid- February. On completion, parents will return the survey directly to the Department of Education by the enclosed postage-paid envelope.
As this survey impacts the school’s Progress Report, we are aiming for 100% participation and request your assistance in this endeavor.
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District 26 Events
A Dads Workshop How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Camp Fair - Summer Day and Sleep Away Camps
Mom's Basketball - Learn the Skills, Play the Game
Parenting Course - How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk
Town Hall Meeting - Chancellor Dennis Walcott - Wednesday, Feb. 15th
Global Partners Jr. - Sustainable Cities Project
Class 622 & Ms. Borger (School Librarian) created this website celebrating our sister city Mumbai, India and it's street food. The class will showed its project at Gracie Mansion on June 21, 2011.
WE ARE MUMBAILICIOUS
Join us as we partner with Stop & Shop to raise money for MS 172.
Everytime you shop for your family using your Stop & Shop card, MS 172 gets cash back.
It's easy to help- either call our Parent Coordinator, Debbie Hochrad with the 13 numbers on the back of your Stop and Shop card and the first 3 letters of your last name or go on StopandShop.com/aplus and go to register your card and use the school's ID number 06588. Help our school reach its goal of raising $1000.
If you registered last year you must register again this year.
Debbie Hochrad, Parent Coordinator
MS 172
81-14 257th Street
Floral Park, New York 11004
718-831-4000 ext. 1461
