Week 35

We are fast approaching the final month of school as our third graders prepare to make an important transition into fourth grade. We are still learning and many of the children have been very good about maintaining their great work habits!

Here's what to expect next week:

• We have a music performance on Tuesday. This is the culmination of our yearlong music program. Here are the details from a letter sent home by Ms. Gabel, our music teacher:

Dear PS 154 3^rd, 4^th or 5^th Grade Families: 

It has been a pleasure teaching the 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade music classes this school year. We have learned many fun songs in each class and your children are ready to share their musical accomplishments. I would like to invite you to our upper school music concert.

                                  PS 154 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade Music Concert

Tuesday, May 22th

9:00 am  

At PS K280 Auditorium (formerly Bishop Ford)

on 19^th Street and 10^th Ave.

Please note the following:

Concert Dress for 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Graders:

Please have your child/children dress in dark/black pants or skirts and white tops with dark shoes (or as close as possible to these guidelines). Please no bright colors.

Recorders and Ukuleles:

The 3^rd graders NEED to bring their recorders. The 4^th and 5^th Graders SHOULD NOT bring their ukuleles from home. We will be using the ukuleles from class.

Meeting Time and Place:

Each class will meet in their classroom when school begins. The classroom teacher will walk the students to PS K280 to arrive at 8:50 am. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Please contact me at ChristineLGabel@aol.com if you are available to help with the following during the concert:

·      Transport, unload and load audio equipment to and from auditorium (7:00am and 10:30am) Car needed.  1 or 2 people split the job

·      tune ukuleles; tuners provided (8:00 am) 2-3 people

·      hang reserved signs on seats for students (8:00 am) 2 people

·      pass out programs (8:50 am) 2 people

·      move ukuleles on to stage and make sure each child has an instrument on to the stage during concert (9:00am) 1 person

The students, teachers and I are looking forward to this opportunity to showcase the talents and hard work of the students. I sincerely hope you can attend and celebrate your children’s achievement in music. Thank you for your generosity and support of the Music Program.

Sincerely,

Ms. Christine L. Gabel                                                           

PS 154 K- 5 Music Teacher                 

• The Third Grade will be heading to BAM to see the DanceAfrica show on Wednesday. Chaperones have already been notified. Students will not need a lunch since we expect to get back in time for our usual lunch period. 
• The PS 154K Field Day will take place on Friday, whether permitting. Please refer back to the note Mrs. Moore sent with the permission slip for more details. Children should wear sunscreen or some form of sun protection as sunny weather is anticipated. 

Have an excellent weekend!