Return to Headlines

Principal's Weekly Message (The Week of January 27)

The Petrides School

PRINCIPAL’S WEEKLY MESSAGE

The Week of January 27, 2024 

 

Dear Petrides Families, 

 

Here is to another week at Panther Nation!!

 

It is always great seeing Panther Nation representing our colors and showing pride in our school. Don’t be left out. Looking to purchase Petrides School spirit wear? Check out the new virtual Petrides School Store!

 

Click Here to Access Online Petrides School Spirit Store                                                    

 

Summer Youth Employment Program

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is a six-week job program that takes place from July through mid-August, where participants aged 14-24 receive paid job placements in a variety of industries.  The application deadline is Friday, February 28th.

 

 

Click Here to Access New York City Summer Youth Employment Program Application
 
 

A representative from SYEP will be available during your child's lunch period on January 31st and February 4th. Students can stop by their table to learn more and/or ask any questions they may have. In addition, a representative from SYEP will also be presenting at our February 6th PTA meeting. Families can join the PTA meeting to learn more about the program.

 

 

Events happening this week . . .    

MONDAY 1/27

Regular Day of Instruction – Pre-K – 12th grade

 

TUESDAY 1/28

UAU Learn & Earn – Welcome Pizza Party for 11th & 12th grade students – HS Lunch Pd - E Basement

 

WEDNESDAY 1/29

Lunar New Year, Schools Closed

 

THURSDAY 1/30

PTA Ice Cream Sale – During Lunch Periods

 

FRIDAY 1/31

Report Card Distribution for 9th – 12th Grade Students

Computer Based Testing Simulation – 4th & 6th Grade

 

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

February 1 – Bridge Prep Ceremony 9:00 am – 1:00 pm @ Petrides Auditorium

February 5- 5th – 8th grade Report Card Distribution

February 6 – School Leadership Team Meeting

February 6 – PTA Meeting

February 7 – Pre-K Fashion Show 1:00 pm @ K Building

February 8 – PTA Sponsored PTA Sweetheart Dance 5:00pm – 8:00 pm @ Petrides Cafeteria

February 10 – 14 – Respect for All Week

     Feb 10 – Kindness – Random Acts of Kindness & Kindness Cards – Wear Blue to show support

     Feb 11 – Anti-Bullying – with Anti Bully Pledges – Wear Orange to show support

     Feb 12 – Diversity Awareness – Show Pride in your Culture and Acceptance of others

     Feb 13 – Acceptance – Heart of Encouragement Distribution – Wear Pink to show support

     Feb 14 – National “No One Eats Alone”–CFU and Student Govt supports in Lunch pds–Wear Red

February 12 – Wellness Council Trip – 6th – 12th grade trip – SI Tech HS

February 13 - District 31 MSK & MBK Celebration 10:00 am – 12:30 pm @ Petrides Auditorium

February 14 – MAP MOY Closes

February 17 – 21 – Midwinter Recess

February 26 – K Fashion Show – Petrides Auditorium

February 28 – Spring Picture Day

March 6- School Leadership Meeting

March 6 – PTA Meeting

March 6 – Petrides Teacher Center Grand Opening Celebration

March 7 – ES End of Marking Period 2

March 14 – PTA Pi Day

March 19 – ES Report Card Distribution

March 19 – PSAT & SAT Day – 11th & 12th Grade Students

March 20 – Parent Teacher Virtual Conferences

March 21 – Parent Teacher Virtual Conferences