P.S. 17Q-Henry David Thoreau School Principal: Rebecca Heyward Assistant Principals: Latisha Wright and Maria Archodis, I.A. 28-37 29th Street, Long Island City, NY 11102 Phone: 718-278-1220 Fax: 718-278-8257 www.ps17queens.org BUILDING BRIDGES Read to My Child Day Second Grade Parents come join us st on Friday, October 31 at 9:00 am -9:30 am Dear Second Grade Families, We have exciting news! Our Read to My Child Day initiative is off to an amazing start. Thank you to all the families that joined us for the informational session and on the field trip to the Astoria Library. These parental involvement activities are an important component of the success of our “Read to My child” initiative. We will continue to offer enriching activities for families at PS 17 and at various cultural and scholarly institutions within the community. The goal of this initiative is to strengthen student achievement. Agenda: On Friday, October 31st you will engage in reading with your child, experience how reading looks in a classroom and receive different strategies to support your child’s reading at home and at school. Future Dates: (subject to change) 11/21- Friday, November 21st at 9:00 am – 9:30 am 12/19 – Friday December 21st at 9:00 am – 9:30 am There is a follow up parent meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th at 2:30 pm- 3:00 pm (immediately following dismissal). At this meeting you will have and opportunity to speak with your child’s teacher regarding strategies you can use at home. If you are interested in participating in these monthly sessions, please register below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Read to My Child Day Friday, October 31st at 9:00 am- 9:30 am (please arrive at least 5 mins prior to the start time) Student name: ______________________________ Class: _____________________ Parent Name: ___________________________Contact Info:__________________