Family Engagement  Student of the Month  Monthly Spirit Days  School Wide Field Day  Culture Night  Literacy Night  Reading, Writing & Math Celebrations  Read to My Child Day (monthly)  Attendance Celebrations  Movie Nights  Parent Teacher Conferences  Parent Workshops & Field Trips  School Leadership Team (SLT)  PS 17 School Spirit Wear  Newsletters NYU ParentCorps Program ParentCorps is a family-centered, schoolbased preventive intervention to foster healthy development and school success among young children (ages 3–6) living in disadvantaged neighborhoods. ParentCorps is implemented as a universal intervention for all children in early childhood education or childcare settings (“school”). The school -based delivery model and intervention content and process were developed to be relevant and engaging for all families as children enter school, with recognition of the full breadth of diversity found in urban areas (e.g., immigrant status, cultural identity). NYC School Survey 2013-2014 Report How PS 17 compared to all Elementary Schools in the following categories ? P.S 17 Q % Satisfaction Citywide Satisfaction Average for all Elementary Schools Instructional Core 93% 92% Systems for Improvement 90% 89% School Culture 93% 91% *Instructional Focus: An instructional focus is a school-determined priority that integrates multiple initiatives into a cohesive approach to strengthen student achievement. It is rooted in the school’s needs and has a direct and evident impact on classroom practice. An instructional focus is developed after examining multiple sources of information, including the strengths and needs of students. It brings cohesion to a school’s goal-setting process, comprehensive education plan, teacher and administrator development goals, and decisions about resource allocation. It is emphasized throughout the work of the school, including in school-wide professional development plans, the observation and feedback cycle, and communication with families. Apply for Kindergarten at PS 17 January 7th - February 13th 9:00 am - 1:00 pm 2015- 2016 Pre-K thru 5th Grade Spanish Dual Language Program For Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade Kindergarten Open House & Tour Friday, December 19th at 9:15 am Principal, Rebecca Heyward Assistant Principals: Latisha Wright Maria Archodis Parent Coordinator Dina Pilios 28-37 29th Street L.I.C., NY 11102 Tel: 718-278-1220 Fax: 718-278-8257 School website: PS17queens.org P.S. 17Q Core Instructional Programs     Spanish Dual language Program English Language Arts  Wilson Fundations  Core Knowledge Mathematics  Go Math! Participation in the 2014 NYC DOE STEM MATTERS ELEMENTARY SCIENCE EXPO    Activity Works Community Word Program Early Bird Reading Program Highlights         Music Teacher Art Teacher Science Teacher 2 Computer Labs Recess, Gymnasium Outdoor Garden Atrium with Jungle Gym  Musical Instrument Instruction - PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Enrichment Guitar, Xylophone, Recorders & Drum   Art Studio Sessions  Student Leadership Initiative Field Trips Student Government Monthly Student Performances End of Unit Projects     School wide Enrichment Model (SEM) Top 10 Benefits of Dual Language Programs in Early Childhood Education Children in dual language programs… 1. Become bilingual, bi-literate and bicultural members of the world society at large Wilson Fundations® makes learning to read fun while laying down the groundwork for life-long literacy. 2. Have a greater capacity for listening 3. Think more creatively & analytically 4. Develop better communication skills 5. Express enthusiasm and have an aptitude for problem solving 6. Have a greater awareness of self and others 7. Gain insights into other cultures 8. Become part of a greater linguistic and cultural community 9. Provide access to a greater part of the world 10. Take advantage of the optimal time to learn a language and develop an appreciation and understanding of diverse cultures, peoples, and perspectives in the world Each level of Fundations presents skills in a carefully structured scope and sequence. These build on previously taught skills and are brought forward cumulatively: from unit to unit, year to year. Letter Formation Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Sound Mastery Phonics Vocabulary Irregular (Trick) Word Instruction Fluency Comprehension Written Composition Core Knowledge Language Arts® Kindergarten The Listening & Learning strand lessons, comprised of teacher read-alouds, class discussions, vocabulary work, and extension activities, build on the research finding that students’ listening comprehension outpaces their reading comprehension throughout elementary school. These read-alouds and exercises are organized in 11– 12 domains per grade. Each domain is dedicated to a particular topic—such as the five senses, Native Americans, early Asian civilizations, or insects. In addition, the domains are carefully organized to build on each other within and across grades. This focused, coherent, systematic approach is the most efficient and effective way to build students’ knowledge and vocabulary. It is interesting and engaging too, as the content goes well beyond standard early grades language arts fare to include important historical and scientific events, ideas, and people.