Principal’s Post

A Newsletter to Keep Parents in the Know with School News & Happenings
Dear Families~
P.S. 221

This academic year is flying

by and I can hardly believe
we recently reached our
100th day of school on Febru- Winter 2019
ary 14th. It illustrates how

Music in
here at PS 221 as we truly
embrace bringing our love of
learning and focus on the
social-emotional health into
our classrooms with curricu-
the Air
lum-rich experiences such as
LEGO Brix for Kidz and Hands
on Science, along with our
Show, hosting the District Music is defi-
sults on their exams. 26 STEAM Showcase, and nitely in the air at our
focus developing social emo-
a special Musical Theatre school! We were awarded
tional skills in our children, Also, as the weather gets
Guild/North Voices Col- a vgenerous CASA grant
which makes the days breeze warmer, we encourage our laboration “Time Travel from our supportive Coun-
by. families to connect with na- Adventure” in May. cilmember Barry
ture and get outside to enjoy Grodenchik to be used for
Now is the time for our stu- Wishing you renewing
fresh air in our playgrounds, the MIDORI & FRIENDS
dents to tap into their Spring as we all recharge
on our neighborhood blocks, musical afterschool pro-
knowledge and apply what to finish the school year
and perhaps even start a flow- gram. Thirty of our 4th &
they have learned during dai- strong.
er or herb garden in your own 5th graders are learning
ly classwork, homework, into how to read music and
backyards. Warmest wishes,
preparing thoughtful pro- sing as part of the 12
jects, and achieving solid re- Our school has many enriching Mrs. Patricia Bullard, Notes Vocal Program on
Principal Wednesday and Thursday
afternoons from February
through the end of May.
In addition to developing
Hooray for the Hurricanes their choral abilities and
collaborating as part of a
Basketball season is in full swing here at 221. The 30 members of our Hurri- group, all our 221 students
will benefit from beautiful
canes Teams have worked hard under the direction of Coach Mr. Stewart and concerts performed by
mastered hoops skills like moving without the ball, handling, defensive position- professional ensembles at
ing, and their favorite…shooting! The Hurricanes work to special assemblies includ-
reach their goals of becoming better players together while ed in this grant.
having fun.

Our sports program is designed to create well-rounded stu-

dents who display noble character, so players support and
stand up for important causes around our school. We invite
you to come support the ‘Canes during out remaining home
games which are open to parents of our school community.
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Amazing Assemblies
Our students have enjoyed an array of en-
riching assemblies this winter thanks to the
planning and generosity of our PTA.
From a motivational performance of the Har-
lem Magic Masters Basketball Stars to an en-
ergizing Lunar New Year Lion Dance to a NY
Islanders Teamwork Message, and a festive
Holidays Around the World singalong, our 221
students stayed warm and learned important
life lessons in an exciting, memorable way.

Art Nite Masterpieces Looking Ahead….

Thank you to the families who came out to

attend an interactive creative evening at our
annual Family Art Nite in January.
Parents, teachers, and students volunteered to
host 14 diverse workshops including Donut
Painting, Watercolors, Snowman Lanterns, and
Mandala Masterpieces. Attendees went home
with artistic keepsakes and memories of a fun
night with friends and family.
**March 13 PTA Scholastic Book Fair 12 – 8 pm
**March 14 ½ day 11:30 Dismissal,
Parent Teacher Conferences
**March 19 District 26 STEAM Fair – 4-6 pm
**March 22 Talent Show C7 pm
** March 27 Wonderful Wellness Nite~
Collaborative Family Workshop @ MS 67
6:30-–8 pm

**March 28 R.A.P. Realize Anything is Possible

Empowering Student Assembly

**April 2 --3 New York State ELA Exams

Grades 3, 4, 5

** April 9 District 26 Student Leadership

Showcase in Cafeteria 4-6 pm

** April 16 District 26 Music Showcase @ MS

158 –6:30 p.m.