Dear Parents,

Thank you for selecting our school as your middle school choice. We have started the process of planning for
next year. Part of that planning entails making sure all of our students are prepared for success.

Our school student dress code policy is intended to promote a more effective learning environment, foster
school unity and pride, improve student performance, foster self-esteem, eliminate label competition, simplify
dressing and minimize costs to parents. In addition the student dress code will teach children appropriate dress
and decorum in their work place, and help to improve student conduct and discipline. The dress code consists
of a collared polo shirt (navy blue or grey) with our school logo, and either navy blue or khaki pants. Girls may
choose to wear a navy blue or khaki skirt/skort.

Many parents and students purchase the polo shirt from Needleheads located at 8801 Myrtle Ave, Glendale, NY
11385, phone number (718) 850-4252. Parents may also purchase the polo shirt from any available
manufacturer, however, the school logo must be displayed. No designer emblems are permitted on the polo
shirt. Needleheads is the only store in our community that will embroider the polo shirt with the school logo.

For navy blue or khaki pants/skirt/skort parents may shop at any school uniform store. Cookies provide a 10%
discount for MS 217 students. Cookies is located at 166-21 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11432.

Orders may not be placed at our school. We are sorry but we do not have the personnel to handle the order
process.

Please be aware, all students must be in school uniform beginning September 9, 2013.

If you are unable to afford the uniform or would like to opt out, an appointment must be made with the principal
prior to September 9, 2013. Please call 718-657-1120 to make an appointment.

Thank you

Patrick Burns
Principal


NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
District 28
The Green Magnet School for Career Exploration
ROBERT A. VAN WYCK MIDDLE SCHOOL 217
85-05 144
th
Street
Briarwood, New York 11435
Telephone: 718-657-1120 Fax: 718-291-3668 http://28q217.nycdoe.org


PATRICK M. BURNS, PRINCIPAL
John Greggo, A.P. Angela Teutschman A.P. Raevan Askew A.P.