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Moved December 12, 2008 Teacher Conferences ---- 1/2 days of School on BOTH Wednesday & Thursday, November 19 & 20th...... school ends at 11:50 a.m.
--------------------------------------------------------------------- American Education Week is being celebrated in all Valley Stream Schools over the next 2 weeks...you can check the link pages for other districts, but see below for Wheeler, Memorial Junior High, and Central High School.
Come to Memorial and Central to see what it's all about. Why wait until orientation days? See the schools while they're in session, learn about the programs available to your children after they leave Wheeler. Memorial's open house is Wednesday, Nov 19th, and Central's open house is Thursday, Nov 20th. Each will be from 9-10:30 am starting with a complimentary continental breakfast, welcome from the Superintendent or other district administrator, presentations by the school principal, staff, and students about school programs and achievements, and a chance to ask questions and receive informational materials. Please rsvp by calling or emailing Public Information Officer Martha Carney 872 5605 carneym@vschsd.org or returning the rsvp mailing send to residents. RSVPs are preferred in order to accommodate visitors at breakfast, and to allow for space considerations....... however, if you find that you're available that morning----- Call!! The school would be happy to see more parents and community members. Tell your neighbors who may be interested, as many do not receive the calendars & notices if they do not have Jr/Sr High school aged children.
Wheeler will celebrate American Education Week November 24th - 26th with 2 choices of visitations for each grade. In addition, there are schedules for some special subject areas. | Times | Mon Nov 24 | Tue Nov 25 | Wed Nov 26 | | 9:20-10:10 | Grade 1 Grade 3 Grade 5 | Grade 4 | | | 10:10- 11:00 | Mrs Abballe Reading Specialist (Gr 3) | Waterford Reading (Gr 2) Grade 4 | | | 11:00-11:50 | Mrs Abballe Reading Specialist (Gr 5) | Grade 2 | Grade 6 | | | | | | | 12:40-1:10 | | | Gr 3 Dellapina-Computer Lab | | 12:40-1:30 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 (except Dellapina) Grade 3- Lavin in Computer Lab | | | 1:30-2:20 | | Grade 5 (except Jacob) | | | 1:45-2:35 | | | Grade 1 | | 2:10-3:00 | | Grade 6 | | | 2:20-3:10 | Grade 4 | Mr Jacob (Gr 5) | | --------------------------------
Waldinger Library News for October 2008 see http://www.nassaulibrary.org/valleyst/CRYAOct2008Newsletter.pdf ---------------------------------------------------- Moved November 14, 2008 Wheeler Avenue School Annual Halloween Parade Grades 1-3 will display their finery at 2:20 pm on Friday, October 31 As always the 4th through 6th grade will be part of the audience to cheer them on. ------------------------ The Fantastic Four Basketball Tournament Sponsored by Assemblymen Tom Alfano and Bob Barra, Valley Stream District 13 6th Graders from all 4 District 13 schools compete at Memorial Junior High School on Friday, October 24 starting at 6:00 pm Come and cheer on Wheeler Ave!!!! ---------------------------
Starting October 20, Wheeler Avenue will have before (8:10-8:45 am) and after school (3:20-3:55 pm) Extra Help Sessions Each classroom and special area teacher will be available either before or after the school day for a period of 35 minutes through June. Each time that you would like your child to participate, parents must send a note to the teacher prior to the session. (Please state the day/time and teacher's name). ------------------------------ Hendrickson Park Events Halloween Happenings --- Friday, October 31st at the Administration Building Pumpkin painting contest on Saturday, October 24 adjacent to the Golf Course Call 825 8570 for more info ----------------------- Central High School will again host its annual Halloween Fair after school on Friday, October 31st --------------------- Don't forget PTA Reflections ----- WOW!!! Entries are due by Friday, November 7 ---------------------- PTA Family Fun night (originally 10/24) rescheduled to Friday, November 7. More details to be advised. ------------------- Pie Sale extended until October 17 --------- Book Fair is on October 21st & 22nd during school, AND on Tuesday evening October 21st between 7-9 pm for a special family night. ------------------ The Multicultural Fair is at 7:00 pm on Tuesday evening October 21st prior to Wheeler Ave PTA meeting at 7:30 pm. ----------------------------
Moved October 7, 2008 Notes from the Waldinger Library: Hello everyone! This is just a reminder that the following Children's
programs still have space available for this week:
Storycraft Jr. for grades K-2 on Wednesday, October 1st at 4:15pm.
Storycraft for grades 3-6 on Thursday, October 2nd at 4:15pm.
Family Games Night on Thursday, October 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Registration has begun for Alphabet Soup on October 15th at 11:00am and
October 16th at 1:30pm. This is for children ages 3 to 5. Registration
also began today for Story & Snack on Saturday, October 18th at 11:00am.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS!!!! For Students in Grades 6 through 12.
YA Games Night is on Friday, October 10th from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Come for
some fun, prizes and a team scavenger hunt!
AUTHOR APPEARANCE! The 21st Young Adult/Parent Book Discussion Group will
meet on Friday, October 17th at 6:30pm to discuss Goddess Games by Niki
Burnham. The author will be present and there will be a raffle to win
signed copies of her books. All are welcome to attend, with or without a
parent. Don't miss this great opportunity to meet an author!
If you would like more information about any of these programs or to
register please call 516-825-6422 or stop by the library.
------------------------- 6th Grade Parent Meeting on Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 pm in the small gym
Come to find out about and plan the important activities for your 6th grader's final year at Wheeler.
See 6th Grade News
-------------------- Valley Stream District 13 Interschool Council presents a workshop for Parents & Teachers:
"10 Keys to a Stress-Free School Year"
Thursday, October 2 at 7:00-9:00 pm in the Willow Road School Gym
Come to a humorous, practical workshop with nationally recognized expert Kirk Martin, who has trained over 35,000 parents and teachers. Helpful for all families, especially intense children affected by anxiety, sensory issues, Aspergers, Autism, ODD, OCD, and AD/HD. For more information contact VSD 13 at 568 6260 and www.CelebrateCALM.com
Wheeler Home Sale last day for entering orders is Friday, September 26th ------------------ What a pleasure to see all the faces at the PTA meeting last night!! We're all hoping for a very productive year!
See below for flyers/letters that are being sent home regarding the Open School Nights next week!! ------------------------
Welcome Back!!!!
First PTA Meeting is on Tuesday, September 9th at 7:30 pm
A Special PTA welcome to new Wheeler Parents & Class Parents held prior to PTA meeting at 7:00 pm
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Wheeler Open House - meet the teachers/learn about the plans for this year
Tuesday, September 16th-- 7:00 pm Grades 4-6
Wednesday, September 17th-- 7:00 pm Grades 1-3
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Wheeler School Spirit Day on Friday, September 26th
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Wheeler Family Fun Night October date TBA 7:30 pm
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Teacher & Supply lists added on "Teacher" pages ---------------------------- Old news moved August 28, 2008 ----Congratulations to the 6th Grade Graduates of 2008!!!!------------- Wheeler Awards Ceremony Wednesday, June 25 at 9:15 a.m. ----------------------- 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony Thursday evening, June 26th 7:00 p.m. ---------------------- 1/2 day of School on Thursday, June 26th Super short LAST day of school-to collect report cards on Friday, June 27th. ---------------------------- Old news moved June 23, 2008 Wheeler Marching Band in the Memorial Day Parade
Marching down Rockaway Avenue from Wheeler to the Village Green on Monday, May 26th. Come to support and cheer our children and neighbors.
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Brooklyn Avenue School 100th Anniversary County Fair
The event will take place on May 4th from 12 PM to 4 PM on the school grounds. There will be a Magic Show, Pony Rides, Carnival Games, Food and much more!!!
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Wheeler Ave PTA Meeting Date Change-- Now Thursday, April 17 Special Guest Speakers -- Principals from Memorial Junior High- Dr Kathleen Walsh, and Central High School- Dr Joseph Pompilio. Come to get information about the many opportunities both academic and extracurricular in our schools. Ask questions--- become informed. ------------------------------------- Pajama Story Time-- Thursday Evening April 17th at 6:45-7:30 Have your child attend PARP Pajama Evening, then go to PTA meeting after picking them up!!! The PARP Committee is looking for 5th & 6th Grade Volunteers to help give out juice and cookies, or even read to the younger grades. ----------------------------------- Annual Spring Plant Sale is Thursday and Friday, May 8th & 9th 2 items available for pre-order 27" Window Box Combo and Flats of Impatiens Contact Missy Kleinschmidt for pre- orders ------------------------------------ Field Day Change (Grade 4/5/6) Field day is now Wednesday, May 7th.... (rain date will be Monday, May 12) ----------------------------------------- Baskin-Robbins 31 Cent Scoop Night for Firefighers April 30..... see: http://www.baskinrobbins.com/Promotion/31cent.aspx
----------------------------------- Wheeler Avenue Spring Concert I Highlighting the Advanced Band, Orchestra and Children's Choir. Morning Concerts on Tuesday, April 8th and 9th at 9:30 am Evening Concert on Tuesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm (note: there will be a Spring Concert II in May) ------------------------- VS PTA Lights on for Education Thursday, April 10... beginning at 7:15 pm This huge Valley Stream event highlights all of our students in ALL of the public schools in Valley Stream. ------------------------ Wheeler PTA Meeting is now Thursday, April 17th at 7:30 pm This is a date change. Valley Stream District 13 is having an 80's dance on Friday, April 11th, --------------------------- PARP--Parents as Reading Partners This effort sponsored by National PTA is a drive to get our children to read more, to see parents as role models for reading. ------------------------ Wheeler Avenue PTA Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, April 30th. PTA is accepting assistance for shopping /set up/ serving/ clean up. We are also accepting any donations small or large to make this luncheon successful, and to show our appreciation. -------------------------------- WHL - Wheeler Hockey League has begun Most Games on Tuesdays and Fridays --------------------------- Central-Memorial PTSA Fashion Show Wednesday, April 16th Sandcastle, Franklin Square see flyer below for details OLD News Moved April 7, 2008 Saturday, March 8th at 9 a.m. Valley Stream PTA Council Legislative Breakfast -- take part in the yearly breakfast where many of our local representatives come to hear US, and to speak to US about OUR concerns. You have to be there to have your voice heard. --------------------------------------- Fri Mar 14 Central High School District Music Festival @ Central (snow date Sat Mar 15 8 pm) Come see the best of the best of the musical students in our 3 high schools in the Valley Stream Central High School District. --------------------------- Local Blood Drives March 7th 3-8:30 pm Holy Name of Mary Church 55 E Jamaica Ave., VS(School Cafeteria) March 10th 3:30-9:00 pm James A Dever School 585 NCorona Ave., VS (Gym) Central High School--- date TBA? -------------------------------- Valley Stream Little League-- News from March 5th see www.vsll.org THESE DIVISIONS ARE NOW CLOSED OR HAVE LIMITED OPENINGS**
AND ARE CLOSING QUICKLY Boys & Girls CUBS (ages 5 & 6) HAS "6" Openings Boys & Girls FARM (ages 7 & 8) HAS "12" Openings Boys Minors (ages 9 & 10) HAS "7" Openings Girls Minors (ages 8, 9, 10) IS CLOSED Boys Majors Division is Closed Girls Majors Division HAS "2" Openings Boys Junior Division is Closed Girls Junior division is Closed Also Managers will be called by the end of next week **NOTE: THESE OPENINGS ARE CLOSING QUICKLY Players will be called by the end of March
OLD NEWS Moved March 6, 2008 PAL - Police Activity League Spring Registration-- Saturday February 2 see flyer below or www.vspal.org for details ---------------------- Jump Rope for Heart Raise funds for the American Heart Association February 14th--- look for the sign up sheet from your students ---------------- Daffodil Days Donate $10 to receive a unch of 10 blossoms. All proceeds to the American Cancer Society. See flyer below ------------------------- Incorporated Village of Valley Stream Early Spring Workshops Arts & Crafts or Woodworking see flyer below ------------------- Bob Barra's March Mayhem 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, March 1, 2008 Divisions for 5-6th Grade Boys or Girls see flyer below ----- Children's Bingo Friday, January 25, 2008 $4 each child Other details to be advised. ----------------------- Nassau-Suffolk Coalition for the Homeless invites all to: "Have a Heart for the Homeless" -- a candlelight vigil on February 13 at Farmingdale State College from 6-8:00 p.m. ----------------------- Congratulations to all 20 Wheeler Avenue performers in the All County Music Festivals. In Division 1(5th Grade) - Wheeler has 2 Chorus , 1 Orchestra, and 9 Band members. In Division 2 (6th Grade) - Wheeler has 3 Chorus, 2 Orhestra, 1 Band, and 2 Jazz Ensemble members. Have a great time!! ---------------------------------- Wheeler Avenue Multicultural Night on Thursday January 10th at 7:00 p.m. Come see your neighbors and friends to celebrate our various backgrounds/heritage. Followed by PTA Meeting ------------------------------ PTA Meeting cancelled tonight, Thursday, December 13, 2007
--------------------- Old News moved January 8, 2008
Wheeler Avenue Music Department Fundraising is once again going to have gift baskets available at the evening Holiday Concert. They are asking the Wheeler Avenue Community to donate items in order to put together "themed baskets". Themes & suggested donations are: -
Sports--game tickets/autographed items/sports equipment/gift cards to sports stores -
Basket of Cheer- Wine/wine glasses/opener/topper/candles/gift certificate to Wine Tasting events -
Coffee/Tea Basket-flavored coffee/tea/hot chocolate/mugs/cups/snacks/gift certificate to coffee shop or dessert shop -
Spa Basket- nail/hair/spa salon gift certificate/ lotions/ body sprays -
Food/Snack Basket- restaurant gift certificate/crackers/jams/cheeses/meats/chocolates -
Music Basket- CDs/music store gift cards/itunes or music download gift cards/ music lessons/music books/concert tickets/posters/ --------- Wheeler Avenue Winter Concert Schedule Morning Concerts on Tuesday & Wednesday December 18 and 19 start at 9:30 a.m. Evening Concert on Wednesday, December 19 starts at 7:00 p.m. ----------------------- Student Council Holiday Collection for the Interfaith Nutrition Network's soup kitchen in Freeport. Help them bring some cheer to those in need. Here's a list of items they would like to send from each grade at Wheeler: Grade 1- toothbrushes, toothpaste Grade 2- shampoos, combs, brushes Grade 3- toilet paper, hand sanitizers Grade 4- canned food(vegetables, pasta, any non-perishable items) Grade 5- men's heavy socks, knit hats, knit gloves Grade 6- any non-perishable food items --------------------------- Wheeler's Holiday Breakfast Saturday, December 8, 2007 Two Seatings 9-10:30 a.m. and 11:15-12:45 p.m. $8.00 per person see more details in flyer below --------------------------- PTA Reflections--Theme for this year is: "I can make a difference by......." All entries due by Monday, December 10, 2007 See flyer below for more details ----------------------------------- --------------------------------------- THE PRINCIPAL PRESENTS Curri
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