Try attending one of our parent workshops! Please click on the link below for information on upcoming PARENT LEARNING SESSIONS and WORKSHOPS.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Parent Learning Sessions
Confused about homework? Curious about what the Common Core Learning Standards look like at PS 9? Wondering how your child is being assessed?
Try attending one of our parent workshops! Please click on the link below for information on upcoming PARENT LEARNING SESSIONS and WORKSHOPS.
PARENT LEARNING SESSIONS
Try attending one of our parent workshops! Please click on the link below for information on upcoming PARENT LEARNING SESSIONS and WORKSHOPS.
Monday, January 19, 2015
PS 9's Many hearts ONE Community Dance-a-thon fundraiser
Join us for a night of music, dancing and
refreshments!
This fundraiser is based on PLEDGES, so please support
your
children in getting as many pledges as they can.
ALL PLEDGES ARE DUE
ON
OR BEFORE THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Prizes will be awarded
to the classes with the most participation!
Collect your pledges before the event and
hand them in early to
your child’s teacher or bring them with you.
Click HERE for a PLEDGE SHEET
DANCE-A-THON
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Dance-a-Thon?
A dance-a-thon is a party where students secure pledges of money
and then spend the evening dancing as much as they can!
How is
PS 9’s Dance-a-thon unique?
At PS 9, instead of getting donations per dance (10 cents, 25
cents, one dollar per dance, etc.), we encourage donors to give a flat
donation. Every child who is dancing for money will get a pledge card that they
wear around their neck. Parents will give stickers to each dancer at the end of
each song to keep track of how many songs they were able to dance to. All
students and families are encouraged to dance, regardless of whether they
secured pledges.
Will there be food available? Will it cost
money?
Yes, refreshments will be available for purchase. We will be asking our families to bring in baked goods to sell.
Yes, refreshments will be available for purchase. We will be asking our families to bring in baked goods to sell.
I’m free on Friday, February 6th and would
love to volunteer! Whom should I contact to sign up and ask questions about the
support that is needed that day?
Thanks for volunteering! Jackie Ventrudo and Joy Laczynski are leading the charge for day-of volunteers. Contact them via e-mail at ariel12201978@gmail.com or jlac1018@yahoo.com.
Thanks for volunteering! Jackie Ventrudo and Joy Laczynski are leading the charge for day-of volunteers. Contact them via e-mail at ariel12201978@gmail.com or jlac1018@yahoo.com.
What are the volunteer activities that I can
help with on the day of the Dance-a-Thon?
There are several fun and simple ways you can help make this event a success:
There are several fun and simple ways you can help make this event a success:
§ Help us decorate. Set up
is from 2 – 5 pm.
§ Help clean up after the
event. Cleanup is from 8:30-9:30 pm.
§ Be a dance- sticker-
giver. As a sticker-giver, you will be the single most popular person in the universe-
surrounded by kids who want your attention. Stickers are given during the
entire event.
§ Help distribute
refreshments in the PS 9 Snack Shack from 6 – 7:30 pm
§ Make homemade sweet
treats that we can sell for dessert. Please drop off your contribution at the
PS 9 Snack Shack when you arrive at the event.
Should I reach out to friends and extended
family members to donate?
Yes! Each child at PS 9 has a group of adults who love and care about their education—Please consider asking your extended family to help support our school. If mailing in a donation, be sure to include the donor’s name and the child’s name with the donation. Checks can be made payable to PTA of PS9, and sent to PS 9 PTA 1055 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304.
Yes! Each child at PS 9 has a group of adults who love and care about their education—Please consider asking your extended family to help support our school. If mailing in a donation, be sure to include the donor’s name and the child’s name with the donation. Checks can be made payable to PTA of PS9, and sent to PS 9 PTA 1055 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304.
What should I aim for in pledges?
We’d be thrilled if every student could raise $20 from friends and family. We understand that some families can raise more, others less—please just do what you can.
We’d be thrilled if every student could raise $20 from friends and family. We understand that some families can raise more, others less—please just do what you can.
If we are unable to secure pledges, can we
still participate?
Of course! Everyone in the PS 9 community is welcome regardless of whether they secure pledges. Please join us for a great night to celebrate our community!
Of course! Everyone in the PS 9 community is welcome regardless of whether they secure pledges. Please join us for a great night to celebrate our community!
Can I turn in my pledges before the event?
Yes, it’s very helpful to have the pledges before the event
because it helps us to get everyone dancing as quickly as possible. You can
send your pledges and pledge sheet into school in your child’s purple folder. Return
the pledges and the completed pledge sheet in the envelope provided to you by
the PTA, or in an envelope labeled, “DANCE-A-THON.”
What if I can’t dance?
Not to worry. The lights will be turned down low and the room will be filled with kids doing what feels natural. Whatever kind of dancer you are, you’ll fit right in.
Not to worry. The lights will be turned down low and the room will be filled with kids doing what feels natural. Whatever kind of dancer you are, you’ll fit right in.
I’ve heard mention of prizes. What can people
win and how?
The classes that have the most participation get a class party!
The classes that have the most participation get a class party!
SEE YOU THERE!!!
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