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School Settlement is for all of us!

June 14, 2010 by triciahale

Dear friends,

It is the end of the year and, as always, June is crazier and more hectic than ever!  We have all been working hard all year and so many of you have been steadfast and deeply appreciated supporters of the PTA all year long.  It has been a great, wonderful, hard-working year!

I hate to do this to you–you almost made it to the end of the year without the PTA coming to you to open your wallets, hearts, and work schedules one more time!  You thought you were safe!  You thought you could go to the beach!  Well, think again.

Seriously,  I’m sure all of you are aware of the fundraiser at La Piazetta tomorrow evening, June 15 @ 6pm to help fund the renovations of the School Settlement for our partnership with them that will be growing as we grow.  So far, a very small handful of PS 132 parents have committed to attending tomorrow evening’s event at La Piazetta, and I wanted to let you know this because this fundraiser needs your support!

I wanted to let you know that the PTA intends to donation $2000 to the School Settlement renovations (and which will be voted on at Thursday morning’s meeting).  But I also wanted to let you know that the fundraising goal for this event is 33k, and the SSA would love to have the support of more of our community of parents.

Here’s what you can do:  if possible, please attend tomorrow evening’s event at La Piazetta.  You may buy tickets at the door!

Or, if you are unable to attend, The School Settlement Association has a website where you can donate towards the renovations in ANY amount.  Simply go to www.schoolsettlement.org and you will see the ‘Donate Now” button on the homepage.

I think we all know how important this project is to our school; it’s just that things slip through the cracks, especially at the end of the year!  So, I just wanted to put out the word, and remind ourselves this fundraiser is for our gym, to keep our art and science spaces, things we all really want.  And if you can, go to La Piazetta tomorrow (located at 442 Graham).  And if you can’t, donate at www.schoolsettlement.org.

Best regards,
Trish Hale

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PTA Meeting Tuesday, May 25 at 7pm in the Gym

May 19, 2010 by triciahale

So many things have transpired since our last PTA meeting in April!  Please come to our next PTA meeting to hear about the amazing turnouts at our First Annual Spring Gala Auction and our Sixth Annual Kite Festival.

It is also the time of year to start nominating yourself for the 2010-2011 PTA Executive Board.  Tara, Krista, and myself want to encourage as many people as possible to run.  We love this school, and we know you do, too.  It has been a truly wonderful experience being your PTA Board, and enormously gratifying working closely with an administration we admire and working for a parent-body we deeply respect.  It has been our collective honor and pleasure to have served.

And similarly with honor and respect, we must pass the torch!  If you have considered the possibility, DO IT!  It is an incredibly important job that should reflect all of the different ideas and talents of our awesome parent-body.  We all have one goal:  to each year make something that’s already great a little better.  We know you can do it, and we’ll support you.

Please, fill out the form that was sent out by your 2010 Nominating Committee before the PTA meeting;  or, you may self-nominate at the meeting as well.  After the PTA meeting on May 25th, nominations will be closed until elections in June.

 Meeting agenda:

  • Minutes from 4.15 meeting
  • Detailed Treasurer’s Report
  • Detailed Spring Gala Report
  • Detailed Kite Festival Report
  • Vote:  Sugar Cane Trays
  • Vote:  Playground equipment
  • PTA self-nominated candidates open forum

 We hope to see you there!

Trish, Tara, and Krista

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Sunny, 73 degrees and breezy

May 14, 2010 by kristamartel

Mostly sunny, 73 degrees and breezy is the forecast for Saturday…can’t think of a better way to spend the day than to fly a kite with your kids in McCarren Park at the PS132 Kite Festival!

What’s happening?

Entertainment Schedule:

  • 12:15 pm – Event Kickoff
  • 12:30 pm – PS 132 Kids with TADA
  • 1:00 pm – Hungry March Band
  • 1:45 pm – Studio Metro Dance
  • 2:15 pm – Bubble (Beatles songs!)
  • 2:45 pm – WMAAC
  • 3:15 pm – Audra Rox

Crafts

  • Kite Making using recycled materials with The Painted Cloud
  • Decorating beautiful homemade capes and butterfly wings
  • Facepainting
  • Planting booth with recycled milk containers for plant pots
  • Worm/composting booth with Green Apple Kids

Other

  • Food demonstrations from the Greenmarket
  • Sign up your child to get a free library card with The Brooklyn Public Library
  • Meet local heroes from the NY Police and Fire Departments

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PS132 Kite Festival on Saturday, May 15th (12pm – 4 pm) in McCarren Park!

May 3, 2010 by kristamartel

Dear Families and Caregivers! The PS 132 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is pleased to host its 6th Annual PS132 Kite Festival on May 15, 2010 from 12 pm – 4 pm in McCarren Park. The Kite Festival will be held in conjunction with the citywide “It’s My Park Day” event and will be held in the softball fields in McCarren Park (N. 12th Street between Driggs and Bedford Avenue) to be celebrated by our greater Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Brooklyn communities!  

This year, our event is entitled “A Kid Grows in Brooklyn” with fun-filled, hands-on, eco-friendly experiences for kids of all ages.  Entertainment includes Audra Rox, the Hungry March Band, PS132 TADA performances, dance performaces by local kids with WMAAC and Studio Metro Dance…and more!   Arts and crafts will include kite-making using recycled materials with The Painted Cloud, festive facepainting and costume-making crafts such as butterfly wings and capes! Kids and families will also be able to learn about our local resources by planting seeds and seedlings from local farms and trying yummy foods from our Greenmarket. We will also have a composting demo with Green Apple Kids where you can take home your very own worm-starter kits! Worms are also being donated by North Brooklyn Compost Project.  The Brooklyn Public Library will also be there to sign you and your child up for a free library card if you don’t yet have one!

To help make this event a success, we need your help in both the form of volunteers and donations!!!    A flyer went home recently with specific requests for donations and to recruit help for the day of the event. If you haven’t already signed up, please contact Krista Martel (kristamartel@gmail.com).

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

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Teacher Treat Raffle Winners!

April 27, 2010 by triciahale

Hi families,

Here are the winners!  Please be patients as the administration schedules these treats for you with your teacher;  they will be in touch with you soon!

____  One lucky student, and three friends will engage in a Calligraphy class with Mrs.Beaury and receive a calligraphy pen.

Winner:  Yelena Wyman.

____  One winning student, along with 3 friends will enjoy a scavenger hunt around the school building with Ms.Kennedy and take home their found “treasure”.   

____  One winning student and three friends will take a mile run around the McCarren Park track with Ms.Bouchard. Warm-up and a healthy snack will be included.

Winner:  Ella Isgar.

____  One lucky student and two friends will walk dogs at BARC Animal Shelter with Ms.Strauss.

Winner:  Orkeidia Velez. 

____  One winning student, along with a friend, will enjoy lunch at Carmines with Mrs.Smith.

Winner:  Mariette Narocki. 

____  One winning student and three friends will engage in a Guitar Jam session with Mr.Tramonte.

Winner:  Sarah Porter. 

____  One winning student, along with a friend, will enjoy a sweet treat at Fortunato’s with Ms.Ahn

Winner:  Diego Tornelli. 

______  One lucky student and three friends will enjoy a game of chess with Ms.Dashman.  The winning child will take home a chess set.

Winner:  Yadiva Rojas. 

______ One winning student, along with three friends, will create a fun craft with Mrs.Stein.

Winner:  Mariagrazia Giusto. 

______ One winning student and a friend will visit the Art Supply store with Ms.Parsons and will learn the skills of Origami.

Winner:  Jesaheidi Ortiz. 

______ One winning student and three friends will learn the art of scrapbooking with Ms.Kreisman.

Winner:  Lola Liotta.  

____  One winning student, along with a friend, will enjoy lunch at McDonalds with Mrs.Tenaglia .

Winner:  Guadalupe Rodriguez. 

____ One winning student and a friend will play a game of Monopoly & Scrabble with Mrs.Conti and receive a board game.

Winner:  Leighanne Avedisian. 

____ One winning student and three of their friends will participate in a dance class at Studio Metro with Mrs.Sampogna.

Winner:  Gabriella Imbriani.

____ One winning student, along with one friend will enjoy breakfast at the Garden Grill with Ms.Molina

Winner:  Diego Tornelli. 

____ One winning student, along with a friend, will enjoy lunch at Carmines with Mrs.Iacono-Arce.

Winner:  A. Keller-Wyman. 

____ One winning student and three friends will shoot hoops with Mrs. Jensen and her daughters and will go for ices at Uncle Louie G’s. 

Winner:  Elena Hause. 

____  “Principal for the Day”   One lucky student will run P.S. 132 for the day.  Morning announcements, musical trivia, lunch duty with their very own whistle and dismissal are some of the days activities.  Your child will join Ms. Lubeck in her office for a lunch of their choice and receive a special framed photo of their day.

Winner:  Yelena Wyman. 

____  One winning student, along with a friend of their choice, accompanied by their mommies, will kick off the summer with a day of sun, sand and fun at Long Beach with Mrs.Korotz!

Winner:  Leighanne Avedisian. 

____  One winning student, along with a friend and their mommies, will enjoy a day at the Queens Zoo with Mrs.Santoro and her daughter, Isabella.  We will enjoy our lunch picnic style and end our day with a ride on the Carousel.

Winner:  Elena Hause. 

_____  One winning student, along with a friend, will take a photo walking tour of Williamsburg with Mrs.Garguilo.  We will visit some of your child’s favorite places as well as a few of Williamsburg’s famous spots, stopping for a picnic lunch along the way.  Following the tour, we will create photo journals highlighting our experience.

Winner: Chloe Hale.

____  One winning student, along with a friend of their choice, accompanied by a parent, will enjoy an open painting class with Ms. Napoli at Plaster Party Palace in Forest Hills.

Winner:  Ms. Gruber.

____ One winning student, accompanied by his/her mom, will take a trip to the American Girl Doll store with Mrs.Ippolito to buy their very own American Girl Doll!

Winner:  Laura Arytoyo.

____ One lucky student, along with one friend and one parent chaperone, will enjoy a slumber party jam session at Ms. Lamonaca’s house.  Have fun dancing,  sharing snacks, and watching a movie with Mrs.Clarke and Ms.Lamonaca. 

Winner:  Smith Pingreo.

_____ One winning student, along with a friend and a parent chaperone will join Ms.Disanti at the Big Apple Circus.  Enjoy a day of clowns and fun under the big top!

Winner:  Krista Martel.

_____ One winning student and a friend will enjoy a show with Ms. McMorrow in NYC.

Winner:  Sarah Porter.

______  One winning student, along with three friends, will engage in a treasure hunt and will enjoy lunch in NYC’s fabulous China Town with Ms.Dye.

Winner:  Aaron Johnson. 

_____ One lucky student, a friend and a parent chaperone will enjoy a Brooklyn Cyclone game with Mr.Ross.

Winner:  Jason Wallin. 

_____ One lucky student and a friend will enjoy “Journey to the Stars” at the Hayden Planetarium with Ms.Caraballo.

Winner:  Yvonne Garguilo

______  One lucky student and a friend will share a four hour “Babysitting Playdate” with Ms.Amore in their home while their parent’s take a break and enjoy a night out on the town.

Winner:  Ms. Lubeck

_____   One winning student, and a friend, will participate in a Karate class with Ms.Lubeck and her two sons, Robert & Jack.

Winner:  Wyatt Jeffreys. 

____ One winning student, along with three friends, will create an Italian meal with Mrs.Claro.  Students will have the opportunity to bring an Italian meal home for dinner and share it with their families.

Winner:  Krista Martel

______  One winning student, along with three friends, will participate in a Tennis Lesson conducted by Mr.Jacobs at a tennis court.

Winner:  Carlyle Smart. 

____  One winning student will have the opportunity to be the Attendance Fairy for the Day!  The student will assist Mrs.Tramonte as she conducts an attendance assembly, visit classrooms that have 100% attendance and distribute exciting prizes.

Winner:  Katelin Caraballo. 

____  One winning student, along with three friends, will enjoy a barbeque hosted by Ms.Tirado and her mother at their home. 

Winner:  Amanda Rosario. 

___ One winning student will be “Ms. Lubeck’s Secretary for the Day” and will work along side Ms.Perrone.  The student will also receive a gift certificate to the book store WORD. 

Winner:  Haley Kingstein

____  One winning student, along with a friend, accompanied by a parent, will spend the afternoon with Ms.Aragona in Little Italy, visit the Italian American Museum and enjoy an Italian dessert.

Winner:  Isabella Vassallo. 

____  One winning student and a friend will visit the Prospect Park Zoo with Mrs.Magee and her sister.  

Winner:  Brian Velastegue.

______  One winning student and three friends will have lunch at Loco Burrito with Mrs.Conroy.

Winner:  Carlyle Smart. 

____  One lucky student and three friends will shoot hoops and go for ices at Uncle Louie G’s with Ms.Lupenowicz.  The winning child will take home a basketball.

Winner:  Wes Avedisian.

____  One winning student, along with a friend, will visit the local hair salon to get their hair braided with Ms.Shoremas.

Winner:  Yolanda Hernandez.

____  One winning student, along with one friend, will enjoy the day at Central Park, take a ride on the carousel and picnic with Ms.Lew.

Winner:  Lucy Fielding.

_____ One winning student, along with a friend, accompanied by a parent, will enjoy a movie at Atlas Park with Mrs.Johnston. 

Winner:  Orkeidia Velez.

____ One winning student, along with three friends, will enjoy lunch at La Piazetta and learn about the Italian culture with Ms.Maria and Ms.Minerva. 

Winner:  Chloe Hale.

_____ One winning student, along with one friend, will visit WORD Bookstore and enjoy a book with Mrs.Pachucki, as well as purchase a book of their choice.

Winner:  Marley Striem.

_____ One lucky student and three friends will participate in  a hands on cooking lesson conducted by Ms.Stassi.  The group will then sit and enjoy the Italian feast they created.

Winner:  Mela Sherman.

_______  One winning student, along with one friend, will enjoy a movie at the Union Square Movie Theater with Mrs. Faziola.

Winner:  Leslie Ligero. 

____  One winning student, along with six friends will play a game of football at Cooper Park with Mr.Bacchi. The winning student will also receive a football.

Winner:  Kezia Harvey. 

____  One winning student, along with two friends, will enjoy a game of chess and picnic at a local park with Ms.Stanley. The winning student will also receive a chess board set as a gift.

Winner:  Mariana Rivera Donsky.

____  One student, along with three friends, will make Rice Krispie Treats with Ms.Maio.  The winning student will receive the recipe and ingredients to make the treats at home for their family.

$10.00 ticket

Winner:  Louis Imbriani. 

_____ One lucky student will be the Attendance Secretary for the day and will work along side Ms.Spataro.  The student will help with attendance folder collection and make attendance announcements. 

Winner:  Mela Sherman.

______ One student, along with her mother, will enjoy a mother & daughter manicure with the Grandes.  (Ms.Grande & Mrs.Grande)

$10.00 ticket

Winner:  Theresa Ferola. 

____ One winning student, along with a friend, will visit a local Mexican Heritage Store and will then enjoy a Mexican lunch at Loco Burrito with Ms.Finkelstein & Ms.Hahn.

Winner:  Bambi Crose. 

______  One winning student and two friends will create chocolate treats with Mrs.Caccavale and Mrs.Como to take home and share with their families. 

Winner:  Leslye Leanness.

_____  One winning student, along with nine friends, will enjoy a game of softball coached by Ms.Vazquez.

Winner:  Pasquale Pelligrino.

_______  One winning student and three friends, will join Ms.Myers for a walk to McCarren Park to explore and use the exercise equipment, as well as enjoy a glass of fresh squeezed juice. 

Winner:  Marco Van Hoen.

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Spring Gala FAQ’s

April 22, 2010 by triciahale

When you arrive at Giando on the Water (www.giandoonthewater.com), you will be checked in off of our Spring Gala Guest List.  No paper tickets have been given out.  You will be assigned a random number and handed a paper version of our Auction Catalogue which lists all of the auction items.  The event begins at 6pm and ends at 10pm.

The Auction, dinner and bar service begin at 6pm, though you may arrive anytime you like during the evening.  Just note that auction tables will start closing down at 8:30 pm, the teacher treat raffle will close at 8:30 pm, and dinner service will close around 9:30pm.

You may drive to Giando’s; they are providing valet service. (Though valet gratuity not included in ticket price.)  Of course, there is also nearby street parking which is free.

After parking and after checking in and receiving your randomly assigned number and Auction Catalogue, go enjoy yourself in the beautiful banquet room on the second floor of Giando’s:  get a glass of wine, some food, and check out all the tables filled with auction goods.

There will be approximately 8 tables filled with all the donated auction items.  The items will be organized by category (Restaurant & Bar, Art & Home, Classroom Projects, etc.)

Each item on the auction tables will have a bid sheet with a minimum bid.  The minimum bids have been set at approximately 20% of the item’s estimated value.

When you see something you like, place a bid on the bid sheet.  You do this by writing down your randomly assigned number and the dollar amount you are bidding.

If you are the first bidder, this number must be equal to or greater than the minimum bid.  If you are not the first bidder, your bid must be at least $5 over the previous bid.   (That is, no $1 increases, but you can do anythign over $5).

Keep checking on those auction items you really want.  Someone else may have outbid you, and bidding is open and continuous until that auction table is closed.  Like eBay, you are allowed to place as many bids as you like.

Auction tables will be closed down, one at a time, starting at 8:30.  We will announce what table is being shut down before doing so.

Once a table has been shut down, all bidding on those items is complete.

When the outcome of each of your auction bids has been determined, the Spring Gala Committee will be happy to process your payment and give you your goods.

We will accept payments by cash, check, or credit card.

In the event you will not be present when the outcome of your auction bids have been determined, please make sure you leave your contact information with the Spring Gala Chairs so that we may get in touch with you after the auction.

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Minutes from 4.15 Meeting

April 21, 2010 by triciahale

Minutes from the PTA meeting held on April 15th at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria

  • Trish read minutes from the March 11th meeting.
  • Krista read the Treasurer’s Report. She asked parents to support the Kite Festival corporate sponsors, which were listed at the bottom of the Treasurer’s Report.
  • Alan Hill and Trish spoke about the Spring Gala. Trish said ticket sales looked great, and said we reached our goal of $150 ticket sales to cover costs. They’re looking for volunteers to set up in the morning and arrange items. Alan said by Monday (April 19), the gala website will feature a PDF version of a catalog in which people can view 90% of the auction items ahead of time.
  • Nurse Angela expressed concern and surprise over not having physical exam forms in for all of the students. She said all pre-k students and kindergarteners must have the forms in by September. She said it’s important for her to know about allergies and chronic problems such as ADHD and asthma. Her room number is 153. She also said you can call her direct line and speak to her. You can also fax her your child’s physical exam report.
  • Krista spoke about the upcoming Kite Festival. She said many volunteers are needed for the various committees and asked parents to sign up. She said over 3,000 people came to the festival last year, and said children are so proud and excited when they see their parents volunteering for a few hours that day. She also said letters will be sent out about two upcoming workshops. On Thursday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., parents can help assemble crafts. The workshop will be at The School Settlement House, and breakfast food will be provided. Children are welcome. On Saturday, May 1st from 9 a.m. to noon, families are invited to a kite-making workshop in the cafeteria. The materials are recyclable and are perfect for flying at the festival.
  • Trish said in the last three meetings we discussed and received feedback from the parents regarding the proposed changes to PTA Bylaws. After answering and clarifying a few additional questions, parents were asked to vote. Twenty-one parents voted yes, and 6 parents voted no.
  • Trish announced that the PTA nominations were coming up and letters will be sent out regarding forming a nomination committee. She said live nominations would be at the next meeting in May. She added that three to five people are needed to run the nominations.
  • A few parents asked for a recount on the vote concerning the PTA Bylaws. Eighteen parents voted yes, and six parents voted no.
  • Alan Hill and Paige Knight closed meeting.

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PTA meeting tomorrow (Thursday, 4/15) immediately after drop off

April 14, 2010 by triciahale

Hi families,

It’s tax day!  And we’ve decided to celebrate it with a PTA meeting.

We will meet tomorrow morning in the cafeteria immediately following drop off.

In the agenda:

*Minutes from 3/11

*Treasury Report

*Spring Gala Update.  Come learn about the amazing donations we are getting in and what needs to get done in the next week to make an amazing event.

*Kite Festival Update.  Come learn about the exciting crafts and activities we have planned for this well-loved event.

*VOTE!  We will be voting to change the PTA bylaws to allow for the inclusion of more folks on the PTA board.

*NOMINATING COMMITTEE.  It’s that time of year to put together the nominating committee who will oversee the election of next year’s PTA Board.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

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Minutes from 3.11 PTA Meeting

April 9, 2010 by triciahale

Minutes from PTA meeting held on Thursday, March 11. 2010

Tara read Danielle’s minutes from the February meeting.

Krista read the Treasurers Report

New carnival date of June 4th was announced

Alan Hill and Trish spoke about the Spring Gala and answered questions regarding the auction, music, teachers treats.

Krista spoke about the Kite Festival and the various committees needed to move forward.

Tara Spoke about the Book Fair and begged for volunteers

We discussed changing the PTA Bylaws and asked for feedback from parent body.

We voted  on Staff Appreciation Day expenditures for over $400 and the vote was 24 for yes, 0 for no

We voted on the PTA spending over $400 to produce the KF with 24 voting yes, 0 no

Beth spoke about attendance and explained how absences affect the school’s report card and funding

Beth spoke about test prep, compacting, gym uniforms, book drive, G & T classes, tracking and compacting.

Meeting closed by Jen Mancini and Christina Imbriani

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PTA Meeting Thursday, April 15 after Morning Drop Off

April 9, 2010 by triciahale

Hi Families,

Welcome back from spring recess!  We hope you had a lovely rest and enjoyed the beautiful spring weather.

Please join us for our next PTA meeting to be held in the morning on Thursday, April 15th in the cafeteria immediately following morning drop off.

Meeting agenda:

  • Detailed treasurer’s report
  • Spring Gala Update:  The Spring Gala is on Thursday, April 22.  Come hear about our amazing donations and what needs to be done in this last week to make the event a success!
  • Kite Festival Update:  The Kite Festival is Saturday, May 15.  Come hear about the exciting activities planned for this great community day and about our upcoming kite-making workshops!
  • Vote:  Changing PTA By-laws
  • Nominating Committee

 We hope to see you there!

(No, we won’t do your taxes)

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