January 14, 2010
Dear Parents,
The next PTA meeting will be on January 21st at 9:30 a.m. in the multi-purpose room. We will be having speakers from Adelphi University's Institute for Parenting. The topic will be 'Helping Parents Develop Empathy and Kindness in Children.' A flyer explaining the presentation will be sent home today in the backpacks.
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
January 12, 2010
Dear Parents,
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed spending time with your families and friends. I would like to thank you for attending the Winter Festivals. Your support of our music program is greatly appreciated.
We have embraced grant writing and will receive four grants from Nassau Tract. Mrs. Polant will be awarded $266.70 for 'Listen Up!' She will purchase materials to enhance her listening center. Mrs. Crofton will receive $240.04 for 'Magical Magnetic Letters.' She will purchase materials for her word study center. Mrs. Hayes will be awarded $484.41 for 'Imagination Station.' She will create a literacy based dramatic play center with the funding. Mrs. Hayes also will receive $426.63 for 'Terrific Take Home Literacy Tote Bags.' She will create tote bags filled with literacy activities for students to use with their families.
I would like to acknowledge the teachers who wrote grants that were not awarded funding. Thank you to Mrs. Veltri, Mrs. Groom and Mr. Caparella for your efforts!
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
December 3, 2009
Dear Parents,
The following was an email blast that was sent out this morning. If you did not receive this information, please contact the secretary, Mrs. Hilton, to make sure that you will receive future notifications.
Over the next few days, the children will be coming home with packages of their pictures with magnets and picture tags. These are a promotion from Lifetouch. If you wish to purchase all or part of the package, the price list is enclosed in the envelope. The price is $12 for one sheet and $20 for both. Please return either package with the magnets and/or tags or the money for the portion you are keeping. You can also pay online at mylifetouch.com
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
December 2, 2009
Dear Parents,
Thank you for the wonderful Toys for Tots donations! We received an abundance of beautiful toys and appreciate your generosity. Thank you to Mrs. Polant for coordinating the drive.
Mr. Jerry Pallotta visited Locust yesterday. The children enjoyed his presentation and are eager to borrow his books from the library.
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
Nov. 25, 2009
Dear Parents,
I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy spending time with your families. I am thankful to have the opportunity to work with your children each day and to be part of the Locust community.
Jerry Pallotta will visit Locust on December 1st. He is an author who specializes in alphabet books. His titles include Ocean Alphabet, Icky Bug Alphabet and Airplane Alphabet. He has written many books that also focus on math and the holidays. Mr. Pallotta' s website is www.alphabetman.com. We are excited
to meet him!
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
Nov. 20, 2009
Dear Families,
A flyer was sent home yesterday with information about New York State's Child Restraint Law. All children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system until they reach their 8th birthday, while riding in a motor vehicle. This new law is in effective on November 24, 2009. For more information you can visit www.safeny.com.
I would like to thank all the parents who attended the Primary Principals' Forum on literacy. We hope that it was informative and we appreciate your interest in the instructional program.
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
Nov. 18, 2009
Dear Families,
Every time you shop with your Stop and Shop Card you will earn A+ bonus bucks points for Locust School. These points add up to cash rewards. Register your Stop and Shop card online at stopandshop.com/aplus.
Our school id number is 07864. If you need technical assistance you can call 1-877-275-2758.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Miss Ricotta
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