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		<title>May 2012 Parent Letter / Carta A Los Padres 2012 Mayo</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[April 30, 2012 Dear Parents and Guardians: Only two months left in the school year and there is a lot to do before school ends in June. As you know, NYS tests will continue to be given during these last two months. It is important for students to get a good night’s sleep before every test and eat a good breakfast before they come to school.  Please make sure your child gets to school on time! Important dates to remember: May 1-4th                          NYSESLAT – Speaking section for our ELLs (Selected Students) May 8th                 NYSESLAT – Reading &#38; Writing (ELLs) May 10th               NYSESLAT – Listening (ELLs) May 22nd                         ELE – Spanish Reading Test for students in classes 621,721, and 821 May 24-31st          8th grade Performance science test begins The Parent Association will hold nominations and election of the board members during this month. Please check the calendar for these important dates. There will also be a parents’ workshop every Wednesday, Starting on May 9th from 9:00am to 11:00am. You are welcome to join! The Network Plus will hold a Parent Conference on Saturday May 5th at PS 48 (830-11:30 A.M.) Don’t miss this opportunity to be an informed parent and learn ways to help your child/children meet the new standards. IS 52 is a uniform school.  Independently of weather, tank tops, jeans and shorts are not acceptable.  Please make sure your child comes to school appropriately dressed. We wish all our mothers and grandmothers a very Happy Mother’s Day. Sincerely, Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Principal &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; 30 de abril del 2012 Queridos padres y /o tutores de la EI 52: Solo faltan dos meses para terminar el año escolar pero falta mucho por hacer antes de que las clases terminen en el mes de Junio. Como usted sabe, los exámenes del estado de Nueva York se darán durante estos dos últimos meses.  Es importante que los estudiantes duerman bien la noche anterior a cada examen y se desayune antes de venir a la escuela.  Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a) llegue a la escuela a tiempo. Las fechas a recordar son: mayo 1 &#8211; 4          Examen de NYSESLAT de inglés como segundo idioma ( estudiantes bilingües-ELLs) mayo 8              Examen de NYSESLAT – lectura y escritura para los ELLs mayo 10             NYSESLAT-  examen auditivo para los ELLs mayo 22               ELE – Examen de lectura en español para estudiantes en clases 621,721 y 821 mayo 24-31         Comienza el examen de laboratorio de ciencias para el octavo grado La Asociación de padres ha programado la nominación y la elección de los miembros de la junta de padres. Por favor mirar el calendario para ver en que fechas estos eventos se efectuaran.  Durante este mes los padres tendrán la oportunidad de asistir a un nuevo taller cada miércoles comenzando el día 9 de mayo.  Sera usted bienvenido! El ‘Network Plus’ ofrecerá una conferencia para padres el día sábado, 5 de mayo en la escuela PS 48 de 8:30 a 11:30 am.  Es una oportunidad para aprender de qué manera podrá ayudar a sus hijos a salir adelante bajo las nuevas normas. Independientemente del clima, En la EI 52, los estudiantes deben usar su uniforme.  Ropa de calle como camisetas y pantalones jeans o cortos no son aceptables.  Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a)  asista a la escuela vestido apropiadamente. Deseamos a todas las madres y abuelas un ¡FELIZ DIA DE LA MADRE! Sinceramente, Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Director]]></description>
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		<title>Inwood 52 &#8211; GrowNYC Recycling Champions!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Ms. Scott and the Environmental Club for their great work. Please read the press release below for more information. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2012 N-39, 2011-12 CHANCELLOR WALCOTT CONGRATULATES STUDENTS AND STAFF FOR REDUCING ENERGY USE AND INCREASING RECYCLING IN SCHOOLS Top 10 Schools in the Green Cup Challenge Reduced Carbon Dioxide Emissions by an Average of 34% Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott, in honor of Earth Day, congratulated students and staff today for their environmental initiatives to conserve energy, increase recycling and reduce their carbon footprints. To learn about energy conservation, students in 103 school buildings participated in the Green Cup ChallengeT, an annual student-led competition to measure and reduce school-based electricity use for one month. The competition, which ran from March 2-30, was created by the Green Schools Alliance (GSA), a nonprofit organization of public and private schools whose aim is to meet the Mayor&#8217;s PlaNYC target of cutting carbon emissions 30 percent by 2017. The winning schools were able to reduce their electricity by nearly 34% on average, and received grants totaling $100,000, sponsored by the Department of Education (DOE) and the City&#8217;s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS). Also this year, GrowNYC, a non-profit group that works with communities and schools to improve the environment, sponsored the Recycling Champions program in 27 schools; of those, the top three schools recycled an average of 47 percent of their building&#8217;s waste. &#8220;My hat goes off to our students and staff this year for a terrific job preserving our natural resources and reducing the carbon footprint for future generations,&#8221; Chancellor Walcott said. &#8220;I also want to thank our city agencies and non-profit partners for helping to cut energy use in school buildings-which, as a whole, consume 25 percent of the electricity used in New York City public facilities.&#8221; The Chancellor made the announcement the day after Earth Day at Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day School-one of the winners of the video competition in the Green Cup ChallengeT-and was joined by actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine, City Deputy Sustainability Director Adam Freed, DCAS Chief Energy Management Officer Ariella Maron, GSA President and founder Peg Watson, Solar One Executive Director Chris Collins, GrowNYC Executive Director Marcel Van Ooyen, Deputy Chancellor for Operations Kathleen Grimm, DOE Chief Executive Officer of School Facilities John Shea, DOE Director of Sustainability Ozgem Ornektekin, Manhattan Comprehensive Principal Michael Toise, Council of School Supervisors and Administrators President Ernest Logan, United Federation of Teachers Safety and Health Director Chris Proctor, State Senator Thomas Duane, Council Member James Gennaro and Con Edison Media Relations Director Michael Clendenin. In addition to programs to reduce energy consumption, 23 schools have implemented the Solar One curriculum, which allows students to use their school buildings as science labs to find solutions for reducing electricity. At Manhattan Comprehensive Night and Day School, students have embraced solar power and used it to create a portable charger for electronics. Students also helped build a solar panel that powers the hallway clock on the sixth floor of their school building. &#8220;Congratulations to all the students who participated in reducing energy use in your schools and for increasing recycling,&#8221; actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine said. &#8220;We all must do our part to reduce our carbon footprint and maintain our natural resources. I, for one, ride my bike wherever and whenever I can and help reduce carbon emissions-and the exercise is good for your health.&#8221; &#8220;Through PlaNYC, we are taking concrete actions to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers and prepare the City for one million more people by 2030,&#8221; said Adam Freed, the City&#8217;s Deputy Sustainability Director. &#8220;But City government cannot achieve our goals alone. The Green Cup Challenge is a terrific example of how we can work with students, teachers, and facility operators to save money, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and educate and engage the next generation of New Yorkers. I applaud today&#8217;s winners and all of the participating students&#8217; commitment to creating a greener, greater New York.&#8221; &#8220;DCAS is pleased to support the Department of Education&#8217;s participation in the Green Cup Challenge,&#8221; said Ariella Maron, Deputy Commissioner of Energy Management at the City&#8217;s Department of Citywide Administrative Services. &#8220;The achievements of the students this year prove that small, no-cost steps reduce energy use, emissions and costs.&#8221; The Green Cup Challenge winners are: Schools                                                                                % Reduction              Grant Amount 1- Morris Educational Campus (4 schools)                             -54.7                            $25,000 2- PS 65 on Staten Island                                                         -49.9                            $20,000 3- PS 7 in Brooklyn                                                                 -35.5                            $15,000 4- High School of Economics and Finance                              -32.7                            $10,000 5- Leadership and Public Service High School                         -32.0                            $5,000 6- PS 48 in Brooklyn                                   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>April 2012 Parent Letter / Carta A Los Padres 2012 Abril</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[March 30, 2012 Dear Parents and Guardians: Spring is here and we are now beginning the final quarter of the 2011-2012 school year!  We’ve accomplished a lot during the first 3 quarters, but there is much to do in the three months we have left. NYS Exams will be given during these last two months. It is important for students to get a good night’s sleep before every test and eat a good breakfast before they come to school.  Please make sure your child gets to school on time- 8:00 am sharp! Important dates to remember:                 April 17th -19th        NYS ELA Test April 25th -27th        NYS Math Test April 28th-                 Report Card distribution- Third marking period. May 1st                       NYSESLAT – Speaking subtest for English Language Learners (ELLs) Many students will bring home ELA and Math holiday packets to work on during the vacation.  These packets will reinforce work already done in the classroom and help prepare students for the upcoming tests.  Students should return completed work with them when they return to school on April 16th.  It is also important to remind your child to read and review his/her lessons for at least one half hour every day. Our spring vacation begins on Friday, April 6th.  Students will return to school on Monday, April 16th.  A number of students have been selected to receive additional academic support during the spring recess. For these students, there will be a three-day Spring Academy (Tuesday, April 10th to Thursday, April 12th) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. It is very important that your son/ daughter (if selected) attend school those three days to benefit from a guided review and a smaller class instruction. With stricter promotional criteria, it is important our children do well on the NYS standardized tests. The IS 52 family wishes you and your family a very Happy Easter and a Happy Passover.  Have a safe and restful spring break! We hope the sun shines for all of us! Sincerely, &#160; Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Principal &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;- 30 de marzo del 2012 Queridos padres y /o tutores de la EI 52: Solo faltan dos meses para terminar el año escolar 2011-2012, pero falta mucho por hacer antes de que las clases terminen en el mes de Junio. Los exámenes del estado de Nueva York se darán durante estos dos últimos meses.  Es importante que los estudiantes duerman bien la noche anterior a cada examen y se desayune antes de venir a la escuela.  Por favor asegúrese de que su hijo(a) llegue a la escuela a tiempo-8:00 am. Las fechas a recordar son:                 abril  17-19          Examen de NYS de artes del lenguaje-inglés abril 25-27           Examen de NYS de Matemáticas Abril  28              Distribución del reporte de calificaciones- tercer periodo. Mayo 1                NYSESLAT – Inglés hablado para aprendices del idioma inglés (ELLs). Muchos estudiantes recibirán  tareas de vacaciones para las áreas de ELA y matemáticas especialmente. Por favor haga que su hijo(a) complete estas tareas las cuales refuerzan el trabajo ya realizado en el aula y ayudan a preparar a los estudiantes para las pruebas futuras. Los estudiantes deben entregar el trabajo realizado cuando regresen a la escuela el día 16 de abril. También es importante recordar a su hijo que lea o estudie sus lecciones por lo menos media hora diaria. Nuestras vacaciones de primavera comienzan el viernes, 6 de abril. Los estudiantes regresarán a la escuela el lunes, 16 de abril. Un  número de estudiantes ha sido seleccionado  para recibir ayuda académica adicional durante la vacación de primavera. Para estos estudiantes habrá tres días de clase (martes, 10 de abril a jueves 12 de abril) de 8:30 am a 12:30 pm. Si su hijo(a) es seleccionado, es muy importante que asista a la asuela durante esos tres días y se beneficie de un repaso guiado de la materia  y de la instrucción en pequeños grupos.  Con criterios de promoción mas estrictos es necesario que los sus hijos(as) estén muy bien preparados Para que les vaya bien en los examines estandarizados del estado de  NY. La familia EI 52 desea a usted ya su familia muchas felicidades durante los días de Pascua y un descanso bien merecido. Esperamos que el sol brille para todos nosotros. Atentamente, Dr. Salvador A. Fernández Director]]></description>
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		<title>March 2012 Parent Letter / Carta A Los Padres 2012 Marzo</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[                  February 29, 2012 Dear Parents and Guardians of I.S. 52: We are pleased to see so many of you attending the Parent-Teacher Conferences sessions. Hopefully, you will all have the opportunity to receive your child’s report card and speak to your child’s teachers. If you are not able to attend or have specific concerns, let our Parent Coordinator Mrs. Vasquez know and she will be happy to assist you. In addition, if you did not complete the Parent Survey, please call Mrs. Vasquez at (347) 563-5139.   It is very important for our school that you complete this survey. Our Friday and Saturday programs will continue to meet on every week during the month of March. Please encourage your child to attend.  If you have any questions, please call Mr. Benitez or Ms. Lucero at (212) 567-9162. There will be a special workshop for parents on March 8th. Participants will be treated to a great breakfast.  Besides, parents will have the opportunity to improve their cooking skills. Chef Percio will lead the class on Thursdays-room 223, 9-12pm. PA Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 15th  at 8:30am and the Leadership Team will meet as usual (3:10pm). Students will take the second NYC periodic assessment test (Reading and Math) on March 7th and 8th.  Please make sure your child arrives to school on time (8am) and goes to bed early the night before the test. A good breakfast is also important on testing days. We are looking forward to meeting you in any of these March events. Sincerely, Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Principal &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;                                                                                                                         29 de febrero de 2012 Queridos padres y /o tutores de la EI 52: Es un placer ver a muchos de ustedes el día de conferencia entre padres y maestros. Esperamos que hayan tenido la oportunidad de recibir el reporte de calificaciones de su hijo(a) y hablar con sus profesores. Si por alguna razón no pudieron hacerlo o tienen alguna inquietud, comuníquese con la Sra. Vásquez, Coordinadora de padres; ella le asistirá con cuanto Ud. necesite.  Igualmente, si usted aun no ha completado la encuesta para padres,  por favor llámele al (347) 563-5139.  Es muy importante para nuestra escuela que usted llene esta encuesta. Nuestros programas de los viernes y los sábados continuarán cada semana durante el mes de marzo. Por favor anime a su hijo(a) a asistir. Si tiene alguna inquietud, llame al Sr. Benitez o Ms. Lucero al (212) 567-9162. Habrá un taller especial para los padres el 8 de marzo y se les convidara a un gran desayuno.  Además, este mes tendrán la oportunidad de mejorar sus destrezas culinarias. El chef Percio enseñara esta nueva clase de culinaria los días jueves 9-12pm.  La reunión de la asociación de padres será el día jueves, 15 de marzo a las 8:30am y la reunión del grupo de liderazgo se reunirá como de costumbre a las 3:10pm. Nuestros alumnos tendrán dos exámenes de la ciudad de NY (lectura y matemáticas) los días 7 y 8 de marzo.  Por favor, asegúrese de que su hijo llegue a la escuela a tiempo-8am y de que duerman bien la noche anterior.  Un buen desayuno es también importante durante estos días de exámenes. Esperamos verle en alguno de los eventos de marzo. Sinceramente, Dr. Salvador A. Fernández Director &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>February 2012 Parent Letter / Carta A Los Padres 2012 Febrero</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:17:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dear Parents and Guardians: February is our shortest month, but it is a very busy month at IS 52. Our Title III and Saturday Enrichment programs will continue on February 4th and 11th. These programs provide students with additional ELA and Math support.  We encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity to deepen their knowledge and review what they have been learning in classes. During this month, Mrs. Vasquez, our Parent Coordinator, and the PA will hold a special breakfast. Topics to discuss include HS selection process and how to help students to prepare for the NYS exams. Computer and Crafts classes will continue to the end of the school year. Please make every effort to attend and learn more while spending some quality time with other member in our school community. The Art Department is organizing the “Friendship Dance” event which will take place on February 10, 2012 from 6-8pm. If you want your child to attend, he /she must have a teacher’s referral and your signature on her permission slip. Children attending this event must be picked up by a parent no later than 8:00pm. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 28th.  Afternoon conferences are from 1:00pm – 3:10pm and evening conferences are from 5:30pm &#8211; 8:00pm.  This is a great opportunity for you to meet your child’s teachers again and to find out how your child is progressing.   Report cards will be distributed during these conferences. The PA will have snacks and beverages for sale. Winter vacation is from February 18st – February 26th.  Students must return on Feb. 27th.  Even though there are no classes, it is still important for your child to read for 30 – 45 minutes every day. Sincerely, Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Principal &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212; 31 de enero de 2012 Queridos padres y /o tutores de la EI 52: Aunque febrero es el mes más corto, hay mucho trabajo que hacer aquí en la E.I. 52. El programa de Título III y el de Enriquecimiento Académico de los sábados continúan durante el 4 y el 11 febrero.  Estos programas proveen ayuda adicional en lectura y matemáticas. Le  pedimos que ayude a motivar a su hijo(a) a asistir al programa y aprovechar al máximo esta gran oportunidad para acelerar su aprendizaje. Durante este mes, la señora Vásquez,  nuestra Coordinadora de Padres y la junta de padres ofrecen un desayuno especial.  Entre los temas a discutir están la selección de una escuela secundaria y como ayudar a sus hijos a prepararse mejor para los exámenes del estado de Nueva York. El departamento de arte está organizando una fiesta para celebrar el “día de la Amistad”. Este evento tendrá lugar el 10 de febrero de 2012 &#8211; 6-8pm.  Si Ud. Desea que su hijo(a) asita, él/ella deberá presentar una recomendación de un(a) maestro(a) y una autorización firmada por Ud. Los estudiantes que asistan a este  evento deben ser recogidos por uno de los padres no más tarde de las 8:00pm Las conferencias de padres y maestros están programadas para el jueves, 17 de febrero. En la tarde, de 1:00 &#8211; 3:10pm y la de la noche de 5:30 &#8211; 8:00 pm. Esta es una gran oportunidad para conversar  nuevamente con los maestros de su hijo(a)  y enterarse cómo cual ha sido su progreso.  Las libretas de calificaciones serán distribuidas durante estas conferencias. El receso de invierno comienza el día 18 de febrero hasta el día 26. Los estudiantes regresaran a la escuela el 27 de febrero.  Aún cuando no hay clases, es muy  importante que su niño(a)  lea por lo menos  30 &#8211; 45 minutos cada día durante las vacaciones. Sinceramente, Dr. Salvador A. Fernández Director]]></description>
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		<title>Integrated Project Week 2011 Pictures 2 of 2</title>
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		<title>Integrated Project Week 2011 Pictures 1 of 2</title>
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		<title>Field Research @ Randall&#8217;s Island (IPW)</title>
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		<title>January 2012 Parent Letter / Carta A Los Padres 2012 Enero</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[December 23, 2011 Dear Parents and Guardians of IS 52: Our teachers and students have been working very hard and are looking forward to this holiday break. With the beginning of the New Year, there is so much more work to be completed.  The NYS ELA and Math exams will be given to the students in the month of April.  Eighth graders will also have the NYS Science Performance Test in May and the Science written test in June.   When the students return to school on January 3, 2012, there will be only three more months before these tests are given.  It is very important to remind your child to read for at least one half hour every day and review their notes in preparation for these tests.  As per the Educational Policy, students are required to meet much more rigorous promotional standards.  Reading regularly is a crucial to ensure that our students reach the criteria for promotion. Due to the recent changes in the ELA and Math State examinations, it has become necessary to make revisions to our uniform schoolwide grading policy that will more accurately reflect the skills and proficiency levels that are being assessed on these exams.  These tests include a combination of rigorous activities that measure student competency and the new grading policy has been designed to replicate these types of activities.  Additionally, this new policy is aimed at improving student instruction thereby making them more prepared for the 21st century.  The new Uniform Grading Policy has the following: Formative and Summative Assessments = 75% &#38; Engagement =25% To ensure your child is successful and moves forward into the next grade, ask your child questions about class work, homework and tests.  Ask to see your child’s work and keep in touch with your child’s teachers.  Make sure you read the monthly calendar for information about special events, school closings and testing. Parents Workshops and PC classes will continue as schedule though the month of January. Graduation pictures will be taken on January 25th and 26th. Make sure your son/ daughter wears the school uniform. The NYC ELA and Math Predictive Tests will be given to all students on January 18th and 19th.  Please make sure your child comes to school on time.  It is also important that he or she go to bed early the night before.  PA meeting and Leadership Team meeting will be held on January 19th. Schools will be closed on Monday, January 16th as we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The IS 52 family hopes you have a happy holiday and sends wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyous, healthy and prosperous New Year! Sincerely, &#160; Dr. Salvador A. Fernandez Principal ____________________________________________________________ 23 de diciembre del 2011 Queridos padres y /o tutores de la EI 52: Nuestros maestros y estudiantes han trabajado mucho y ansiosos esperan la llegada de la vacación de fin de año. Con el inicio del nuevo año, hay mucho trabajo  por hacer.  Los exámenes de  inglés y matemáticas del estado de Nueva York se darán a los estudiantes en el mes de abril.  Los alumnos de octavo grado también deberán tomar el examen de laboratorio de ciencias en mayo y el examen de ciencias escrito en junio. Cuando los estudiantes regresen a la escuela el día 3 de enero del 2012,  tendrán solo tres meses de preparación.  Es muy importante recordarles que su niño(a) debe leer por lo menos media hora cada día y revisar sus notas de clase para estar mejor preparados.  De acuerdo con las nuevas normas académicas,  los estudiantes deben completar cursos más rigurosos y criterios de promoción más altos.  La lectura regular es crucial para lograr que nuestros estudiantes puedan alcanzar los criterios de promoción. Debido a los recientes cambios en los exámenes estatales de inglés (ELA por sus siglas en inglés)  y matemáticas ha sido necesario hacer revisiones a nuestra política uniforme de calificaciones escolares  para que refleje con más precisión las destrezas y los niveles de habilidades que se están evaluando en estos exámenes. Estas pruebas incluyen una combinación de actividades rigurosas que miden las capacidades de estudiante y la nueva política ha sido diseñada para replicar este tipo de actividades. Además, esta nueva política está orientada a mejorar la instrucción de los estudiantes de ese modo preparándolos para el siglo 21. La Política Uniforme de Calificaciones Escolares Evaluaciones incluye lo siguiente: Evaluaciones Formativas y Cumulativas = 75% &#38; Empeños Escolares = 25%. Para asegurarse de que su hijo(a) sea promovido, pregúntele acerca del trabajo que realizó en clase, tareas y exámenes. Pida que se le muestre el trabajo realizado y mantenga contacto con todos sus maestros. Asegúrese de leer el calendario mensual donde se le informa sobre eventos especiales, días en los cuales no hay clases y fechas de exámenes. Los talleres y clases de informática para  padres continuaran durante el mes de enero.  Las fotografías para los graduandos serán tomadas los días 25 y 26 de enero. Por favor haga que su hijo use el uniforme escolar cada día.  La reunión de la asociación de padres y el equipo de Liderazgo escolar tendrá lugar el día 19 de enero. Nuestras escuelas estarán cerradas el día lunes, 16 de enero por ser el natalicio del Dr. Martín Luther King Jr. La familia de la EI 52   espera que tenga unas felices fiestas y les desea a usted y sus seres queridos un feliz, saludable y próspero año nuevo. Sinceramente, &#160; Dr. Salvador A. Fernández Director]]></description>
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