Parent Survey re: K-12 Special Education Program

Here’s the link to the parent survey – http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ClarkstownParentSurvey -of the BOE-approved special education program evaluation to assess the scope of our programs K-12 and identify the programmatic or instructional needs of our students.  Dr. Ann Monroe-Baillargeon, Education Department Chair at Alfred University and a consultant with New York State School Boards  Advisory Solutions will be completing this work.  The survey closes on February 10.  If you are unable to complete the survey on-line, paper copies will be available in the main office of each school as well as in Mr. Arnold Fucci’s office at the central administration building at Chestnut Grove.  All survey responses are confidential and will be read by Dr. Monroe-Baillargeon. If you have specific questions about the survey, please email Dr. Monroe-Baillargeon at [email protected]. Once she has reviewed responses she will summarize them for members of the district staff, parents and Board of Education.

 

 

Early Release, Closings and More!

Mark your calendars for upcoming events:

EARLY RELEASE MOVIE EVENT – Friday, January 13 The deadline for permission slips and payment for the after-school movie on Friday, January 13 has been extended until Wednesday. Permission slips are necessary and arrangements must be made with teachers, so please do not send in your registration and payment later than Wednesday, January 11. The movie will be Rio. Contact Jessica Rich ([email protected]) with any questions or to volunteer for a couple of hours.

SCHOOL CLOSED– Monday, January 16 – Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

REFLECTIONS RECEPTION – Tuesday, January 17 at 7 pm (snow date 1/19)

PTA MEETING – Tuesday, January 24 at 7pm. As we approach the spring months, it would be really helpful to have input from more parents about PTA events, programs, and fundraisers. The PTA works best when Link’s voices are heard….please try to come out and share your views.

 

Link World School Museum Days, The Joy Store

LINK WORLD SCHOOL M– USEUM – NOVEMBER 16-17
Please join your student tour guides at the Link World School Museum this week. Here is the schedule:

Wednesday, November 16
8:30-9:30am: Grade 2–Community Planners at Work
9:45-10:45am: Grade 3–Welcome to the USA
12:00-1:00pm: Grade 1–Our School Community

Thursday, November 17
9:00-10:00am: Kindergarten–Special Me, Special You
11:15am-12:15pm: Grade 5–Mosaic of Nations
12:30-1:30pm: Grade 4–Inquiry into World Mysteries

THE JOY STORE
The holiday season is upon us and we hope you are all ready to get into the school-wide spirit of giving. The 5th grade community service committee is collecting toys for People to People’s JOY STORE. Through the JOY STORE, families in need can receive 2 gifts per child at no cost. Please consider purchasing new toys, games, or books for boys and girls ages 2-14. New winter coats, hats, and gloves are always appreciated as well. There will be a collection box in the school lobby through December 2nd. Thank you!! It would be a great way to begin your visit to the museum exhibits this week.

Events & Reminders

REMINDERS:

Kidstuff Coupon Book – return the money envelope with a check for $25 made out to “Link PTA”

Box Tops – Put your box tops in a bag with your child’s teacher’s name on it and submit your box tops this week.

EVENTS:

Link-A-Roni Pasta Dinner and Bingo! – Friday, October 21 at 6:45 pm. $15 per family in advance; $20 at the door

Link PTA Meeting – Tuesday, October 25 @ 7:30pm

Link Halloween Parade – Monday, October 31 @ 9 am. Children will leave the main entrance and circle the building. Parents are invited to stand along the pathway and take pictures. Dress for fun costumes.

Link PTA Membership Drive 2011-2012

Welcome Back!

The Link PTA Executive Board had a productive summer planning activities and programs for the upcoming school year.  One of the ways that the PTA raises funds for activities and programming is through our Annual Membership Drive.  PTA Membership dues help support monthly cultural arts programs, school facilities enhancements, International Night, Family Fun Night, Reflections, PARP, scholarships, and much more!  Each class that reaches 100% membership participation by February 15, 2012 will receive a prize.

Please send in the PTA Membership Form (found in the All Forms section) along with your payment. Don’t forget to also subscribe to our website!

Thank you!