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Middle School Applications Open
Oct 15
Middle School Family Workshops
Attention 5th-grade families! Join me in the Cafeteria for an informative workshop on applying to middle school in District 15. This workshop will provide essential information to help you navigate the application process. The first session will be held on October 16th, with repeat meetings scheduled on select Thursdays throughout the application period. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have.
We look forward to seeing you there! The Application period opens on October 15 and closes on December 20.
Additional Workshops 8:30 am: October 23, November 20, December 18
Team Zipp Breast Cancer Walk
Oct 19
Central Park
If you plan to join us, please meet at the corner of 72nd Street and Central Park West between 8:20 and 8:30 am. We will leave the corner at 8:30 am and head towards the start of the walk, which is at the Naumburg Band Shell.
If you purchased a pink crewneck online, it will be delivered to PS 261 on Friday, and I will let you know when it arrives.
Dollar Book Sale Collection
Hey everyone! Do you have any gently used children's books that you're ready to part with? The PS 261 book committee will collect donations in the school lobby on October 21, 22, and 23. We're looking for all types of books, including beginning readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and cool non-fiction. Your donations will help inspire a love of reading in our students, so please consider contributing to our book drive. Thank you for your support!
Oct 21, 22, 23
At drop-off
Character Parade
Oct 24
Big Yard
Join us for the beloved PS 261 Character Parade on October 25th at 9:14 am! The Character Parade celebrates book characters, so children and teachers dress up as their favorite literary characters. Some classes will choose themes, so please check with the teachers for details. This is a classic walk-around-the-block situation. The kids are adorable, and the parents take lots of pics. This event was brought to our school by parents like you and continues with the love and support of our staff. We are always looking for musical support from the community. If you have rhythm and love joyful things, consider joining the 261 Character Parade rhythm circle! Do you have a drum or percussion instrument handy? Then bring it along! If not, we will provide one for you. Every year, we gather on the turf in the schoolyard and create the background beat for this groovy parade.
Email hweston@schools.nyc.gov if interested, and say YES! Let's continue this fun PS 261 tradition together!
Fall Fest
Oct 25
Big Yard
