Friday, September 14, 2007

An Exciting Year Planned by the PTA

Parents, we have an exciting year planned for 2007/2008. We hope you will join us for PTA meetings to learn more about your children's school and how you can help them succeed. We meet every second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm in the school library. Light dinner and refreshments are served, and Spanish translation is available.

Following are the monthly programs we are currently planning.

September 11, 2007 – Meet the new Interim Acting Principal, J. David Jimenez, and MCSM’s new H.S. Superintendent, Francesca Peña.

October 9, 2007 – COLLEGE AND GRADE ADVISOR NIGHT
Get important college planning information and hear presentations with Q&A from MCSM grade level advisors. Parents will meet in smaller groups according to their children’s grade level: 9, 10, 11, or 12.

November 13, 2007 – CURRICULUM NIGHT
Assistant Principals summarize the curriculum and policies in their respective departments.

December 11, 2007 – HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
Celebrate the end-of-year holidays with ethnic foods and demonstrations from MCSM’s new, full-time nutritionist about healthy cooking.

January 8, 2008 – SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY
Hear from MCSM Assistant Principal for School Safety, Michael Salek, and representatives of the local NYC Police Department Precinct.

February 12, 2008 – HANDS-ON COMPUTER NIGHT FOR PARENTS
Set up your own email account, learn how to use the DOE website, find out how to research colleges for your child, and more!

March 11, 2008 – TEEN HEALTH NIGHT
Learn from professionals what parents should know about teen health issues and how to communicate with your teen-aged child.

April 8, 2008, May 13, 2008, June 10, 2008 – TO BE ANNOUNCED

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