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
Promotional Criteria 6th Grade
Promotional Criteria 7th Grade
Promotional Criteria 8th Grade
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School starts promptly at 8:10am every morning; the late bell rings at 8:15. Absence and lateness are reported on the high school application.
Please remember, 90% attendance is a promotional criterion.
May 2012
Dear Parents:
We now are beginning the last two months of the 2011-12 school year and the months of May and June are filled with many important events and activities of which parents and students need to be aware. Please review the May calendar and Upcoming Events with your children and note all dates and times. May 2012 Calendar
In-class final examinations will take place on the following dates:
· ELA- Monday, May 14
· Social Studies- Tuesday, May 15
· Science- Thursday, May 17
· Math- Monday, May 21
· Foreign Language- May, 22
Classes that don’t meet for the particular subject on that exam day will take their exam in an alternate classroom as noted below
TESTING UPDATE:
There will also be a one hour Field Test in ELA for all students in June. Additionally, there will be a one hour Field Test for Integrated Algebra (for grade 8 SP students only.) These Field tests will not be used to evaluate students- only to test questions for future examinations.
Grade 8 non-SP students will be taking the NYS Intermediate Science Test (Performance) on May 25 and the Written portion on June 4.
Grade 8 SP students will be taking the Regents Integrated Algebra Test on Thursday, June 14, and the Regents Earth Science Exam on Friday, June 15- both of these tests will begin at 12:00 noon. (The Earth Science Practicum-lab test will take place on Thursday, May 31.) Eligible Grade 8 students will be taking the NYC Foreign Language Proficiency Exam on Monday, June 18 at 10:00am. These testing days will be shortened school days for students NOT taking the test who will be dismissed at 10:00am.
Our Spring Arts Festival will take place on Tuesday, May 8. Our Art, Music, and Chorus teachers and their students will be presenting an evening of cultural experiences that will highlight our students’ talents. Tickets are currently on sale for $5.00.
Elementary School Articulation 2012 includes plans for incoming sixth grade students from PS 18, PS 115, PS 133, PS 186, PS 188 and PS 191 to tour MS 172 this month. Fifth Grade teachers from these schools will be meeting with MS 172 Guidance counselors. The Parent Orientation for incoming 6th graders will take place on Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00pm (incoming students are invited,) and Thursday, May 10 at 9:15am (parents only.)
EXTRAVAGANZA is back!!!! This perennial favorite that showcases our students’ dramatic, musical and dancing talents, will take place on one night only- Friday, May 18 at 7pm. Be sure to get your tickets-only $5.00- before they are sold out, Advance tickets are highly recommended. You might be seeing a future American Idol or So You Think You Can Dance star!
The May PTA meeting will be held on Thursday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. PTA Elections will take place at this meeting. Please plan to be there and have your voice heard. There will also be Parent Appreciation presentations.
A few housekeeping notes: With the warm weather approaching, students are allowed to carry and use water bottles in the classroom in accordance with their teachers’ guidelines. For safety reasons water bottles may not be used during passing from one class to another. Please review the dress code (in the Parent/Student handbook) and assist your children in making appropriate clothing choices for school. We must also request that students NOT wear open-toe shoes or flip-flops as these present a hazard in crowded hallways. Additionally, with concern for students who have asthma or allergies, body sprays are not allowed to be used in classrooms. Thank you for your cooperation in these matters.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Slivko, Principal
ala song and dance show
Parents Guide to Ar Book Finder -
Dear Parent or Guardian,
There are many things you can do to help your child become a better reader. Read with your child. Start a home library. Ask questions about the books your child has read. When you make learning a family affair, there’s no limit to the success your child can achieve!
Selecting the right books for your child to read is easier than ever.
Just visit www.arbookfind.com to access AR BookFinder. With a
few clicks of a mouse, you can search for titles at the appropriate
level that your child will find interesting and enjoyable. Go to www.arbookfind.com.
(800) 338-4204 • www.renlearn.com
Parents Guide to Accelerated Reader -
Your child will be participating in the Accelerated Reader (AR™) program. This guide is designed to answer your questions about AR. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or visit the Accelerated Reader website at www.renlearn.com/ar.
TEST DATES:
· NYSESLAT (for ESL students) April -May (Speaking, Reading, Writing & Listening on various dates)
· Grade 8 (non-SP) NYS Intermediate Science Test (Performance)- May 25
· Grade 8 (non-SP) NYS Intermediate Science Test (Written)- June 4
· NYS Regents Integrated Algebra Examination (grade 8 SP)- June 14
· NYS Regents Earth Science Examination (grade 8 SP)–June 15
· NYC Foreign Language Proficiency Exam- June 18
Irwin Altman Upcoming Events
MAY 25TH, STUDENT - FACULTY BASKETBALL GAME - 3PM
MAY 31ST - D26 PARENT EDUCATOR ALLIANCE
SCHOLARSHIP DINNER DANCE
JUNE 5 - NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY CEREMONY/EVENING
OF EXCELLANCE
JUNE 19TH - SENIOR PROM 6:30-9:30PM
JUNE 25TH - GRADUATION 9AM-11AM - COLDEN AUDITORIUM -
QUEENS COLLEGE
JUNE 27TH - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - STUDENTS DISMISSED AT 11:40
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
