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PICTURE RETAKE & MAKEUP DAY

Any student who will be retaking his/her picture must return the entire package
(except the class picture). Students must be in complete uniform for pictures.

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CAP & GOWN MEASUREMENT DAY

Thursday, February 11 - Grade 8 students will be measured for caps and gowns.

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REPORT CARD DISTRIBUTION - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE DAY

The second Parent-Teacher Conference Day is scheduled for
Thursday, February 25 from 1 PM to 3 PM and from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Students will be dismissed at 11:50 AM on this date.

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THE HOUR OF POWER AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LAUNCHES

Meyer Levin launches another academic intervention program called
"The Hour of Power." Collaborative teams of teachers will offer small group instruction to students in ELA and Math. These sessions are free of charge
and will be held immediately after school for an additional hour from Monday
through Thursday.

If interested, please contact your child's teacher, guidance counselor,
or Ms. Smith for more information about enrollment.

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HAITI EARTHQUAKE - HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Meyer Levin family is deeply saddened and disheartened to learn about
the losses suffered by Haiti and its citizens as a result of the recent earthquake. 
We extend our condolences and prayers to our Haitian brothers and sisters
both abroad and in our country.  All around the world nations and organizations
are providing humanitarian support to the devastated country.  They are
sending aid and relief in the form of rescue workers, health care supplies, food, water, shelter, and clothing.  The Meyer Levin community, teachers, students, families, and other community members, can make a tremendous difference by supporting this cause.  We are requesting our families to provide donations to
this relief effort.  You can send items such as canned food, bottled water, new towels, bedding, and clothing, toothpaste, soap, and other non-perishables.
I urge you to join me today in supporting this worthy cause for our common
good. To make your donation today you can send the items with your children
or drop them off in the school’s lobby.  Your support with this endeavor is
greatly appreciated.

Yours in community spirit,

Mr. Frederick A. Underwood
Principal

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SECOND MARKING PERIOD ENDS FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

The Second Marking Period ends Friday, January 22.

Progress Reports for the Second Marking Period were sent home with
students on Friday, December 18. Please call (718) 451-2200 or e-mail
your child's teachers to discuss his/her progress in class.

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SATURDAY SUCCESS ACADEMY HAS BEGUN

The Saturday Success Academy is no longer accepting permission slips for
enrollment.

Below is a calendar of student and teacher attendance that is
subject to change.

December 2009 - 5th, 12th, 19th

January 2010 - 9th, 23rd, 30th

February 2010 - 6th, 13th, 27th

March 2010 - 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

April 2010 - 10th, 17th, 24th

May 2010 - 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th

June 2010 - 5th, 12th


The Saturday Success Academy will provide enrichment and remediation for
students in grades 6 through 8 in ELA, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
Students are expected to report to school on selected Saturdays from
8:30 AM until 12 noon. Regular attendance is required. For questions, please contact Mr. Cameron in room 345, at (718) 451-2200 Ext. 3451, or
via e-mail at jcameron@schools.nyc.gov.

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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED:

The next PTA Meeting and Parent Coordinator
Workshop will be Thursday, March 18, 2010 at
6:30 pm. 

Parents/guardians are invited to read alongside their students on Fridays during the Friday Drop Everything
and Read (D.E.A.R.) period! Every Friday, the entire
student body, along with the faculty, reads a book of
their choice for one period. Call us to find out what
time it will be next Friday!

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The following is a list of improvements
made in the 2008-2009 school year:

1. Gym upgrade

• Lighting upgrade added
• Securing fiber-glass backboards
• Adding an electronic scoreboard

2. Moving the front entrance to its original
   egress
   

3. Secured a donation of furniture from Kensington
   Publishing Company which was used to:
   
   
• Update the front lobby/reception area
• Update the teacher’s lounge area
• Update the main office area
• Update classrooms with new bookcases, desks, chairs, etc.

4. Created a new principal’s conference room to facilitate Professional
   Development and additional meeting space.

5. Replaced and install a new automated phone system with voicemail
   capabilities.

6. Started a mural project to update the look of the hallways on the
   1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors.
   

Read more...

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HOMEWORK HELP:

Dial-A-Teacher Available Online from
4:30-6:30pm and by phone 4:00 to 7:00
Monday to Thursday. Look for the
Dial-A-Teacher live interactive whiteboard
from 4:30 to 6:30pm Monday to Thursday.


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LOSE SOMETHING???? See Ms. Phillips, Parent Coordinator,
to check the LOST & FOUND.

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The official start of the school day is 8:00 AM for Phoenix
Academy and 8:50 AM for Falcon and Eagle Academies.

The Falcon Academy is located on the 1st floor, the
Phoenix Academy is on the 2nd floor, and the Eagle Academy is on
the 3rd floor.

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You can find the 2009-2010 Department of Education
school calendars here.

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