Last night's Open House at MS 256 was a great success!
It was truly a tremendous turnout of 4th and 5th grade PS 84 families, MS 256 teaching staff, families and students. The feedback we've been receiving has been hugely positive!
Now, let's make the Dual Language - French program at MS 256 a reality for Fall 2013!
Based upon the commitment expressed by the DOE Office of ELLs, Principal Perl and his staff as well as Principal Sundick and families at PS 84, we are confident will attract sufficient students to open the 6th grade class next Fall.
With Choice Middle School Applications due Friday, December 21st, we appreciate it is difficult for families to make fully informed decisions so quickly. We are working with the DOE to provide guidance to families and a waiver to the standard application process. This is important, not only for the 5th grade dual language French families at PS 84 but also to have sufficient time to build awareness and enrollment with the broader bilingual, dual language, English Language Learners and French heritage language speakers in the community.
Principal Perl and his staff's enthusiasm and interest in making this project a reality is an amazing holiday gift to families. Families have been truly impressed by his transparency and candid responses to all their questions and concerns.
MS 256 School Tours
The best way to evaluate if a school is the right fit for your child, is to see the school in action. MS 256 on the Upper West Side in Manhattan is pleased to offer the following school tours in January:
Tuesday, January 8
Thursday, January 10
Tuesday, January 15
Tuesday, January 22
All tours will take place at 10am. Please contact Starrlynn Fikaris, Parent Coordinator, at sfikaris@schools.nyc.gov if you are interested. Please let her know:
Child's name
Current school grade
Who will be attending / total number of people
1st and 2nd choice of dates
All the best for the holidays!
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