Principal Newsletter

 

MARTIN VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL

PARENT NEWSLETTER

 

October 14, 2011

 Dear Parents,

 This is our second Newsletter of the school year and I would like to recognize the following staff and students for their accomplishments:

 ·         I want to thank Chancellor Dennis Walcott, Senator Tony Avella, and the parents of the PTA for visiting our school on Friday, October 7th.

·         Congratulations to Adrienne Brown, College Advisor, for a very successful College Night, held on Thursday, October 13th. Many schools were represented and we had well over 400 students and parents who attended!

·         Congratulations to Samantha Lugo, athletic and academic achiever at Martin van Buren High School!

·         Congratulations to the senior class of 2011 whose group picture appeared in the Floral Park Bulletin

·         Congratulations to our hard of hearing students for participating in the Games for the Physically Challenged which took place at the Mitchell Athletic Complex at Hofstra University in Uniondale.

·         Congratulations to Naeka Peters, Student of Distinction, sponsored by the Queens County Savings Bank.

·         We are proud to announce to inception of our new Cheerleading Team and thank its coach, Ms. Lisa Barbash, for volunteering.

 Upcoming October Events at Martin Van Buren:

·         Our Robotics Team has started meeting and is looking for Parent Sponsors. Anyone interested, please contact Ms. Jean, Assistant Principal, Science, at extension 2480.

·         Our Student Organization is collecting for Cystic Fibrosis until Friday, October 28th. Anyone interested in donating please see one of our S.O. Reps or Mr. Greenspan, in Room B72.

·         Our next PTA Meeting will be held Monday, October 17th in the school library at 6:30 PM

·         Yearbook photos will be taking place on Wednesday, October 19th from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Any senior student interested in having their picture taken for the Yearbook, please see Mr. Greenspan in Room B72 ASAP.

·         The next High School Fair will be held on Saturday, October 22nd and Sunday, October 23rd at Francis Lewis High School from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

·         Open Mic Night, where students express themselves through poems, and songs, will be held on Wednesday, October 26th at 5:00 PM in the auditorium.

·         Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of October 27th from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. Reports Cards will be distributed to Parents; and afternoon of October 28th from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, Report Cards will be distributed to students.

·         We will be holding a Flu Shot Clinic on Opening School evening, October 27th from 5:30 PM -8:30, for anyone interested; most insurances are accepted.

·         During Parent Teacher Conference evening on October 27th, any parent of a senior student who is interested in having their picture taken with their child for the Senior Yearbook, please see Mr. Greenspan in Room B72

 A Look Ahead:

·         Senior Banner Day – Friday, November 4th during 5th period

·         Freshman Open House – Wednesday, November 16th, details to follow

·         Plymouth Rock Pie Eating Contest – Wednesday, November 23rd during 8th period

 Please know that we are here to serve you at all times. Should you have any questions or needs, please do not hesitate to contact me or my secretary, Ms. Koch or myself at 718.776.4728 extension 1130.

 Sincerely,

 Marilyn Shevell

Principal