
New York City Department of Education Good luck to all 8th graders taking a Specialized HS Admissions Test this weekend!

New York City Department of Education Did you know that an NYC public school student gave a keynote address at the White House this week, or that NYC math and science teachers were chosen to receive the very first Sloan Awards for Excellence in Teaching? All in "This Week In Your Public Schools" http://bit.ly/2V6HeA

New York City Department of Education Students in grades 3-8 will take ELA and math exams later in the school year than in the past. More at: http://bit.ly/21sEgi

New York City Department of Education REMINDER: Register by tomorrow, 11/06/09, to have your child tested for a September 2010 placement in an elementary school gifted and talented program. http://bit.ly/1du1Kc

New York City Department of Education All NYC families are invited to join us this Tuesday, November 10, for “A Taste of the Big Apple,” an event promoting healthy eating and celebrating the diverse flavors and cultures of New York City.

New York City Department of Education A quick reminder that schools are closed tomorrow because of Election Day (not that you would forget)!

New York City Department of Education Today's a twofer -- two newsletters in one day! 'City Schools' (monthly) just went up and includes a full rundown of the admissions process, a Q+A with Roger Platt, M.D., Director of School Health, some fun October factoids, cooking with Rachael Ray, and much more!
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Maria Schlanger’s son is in eighth grade at Math and Science Exploratory School in Brooklyn. Now, the family is trying to decide where he should attend high school next year.

New York City Department of Education H1N1 updates, upcoming events, and more in 'This Week in Your Public Schools': http://bit.ly/UiRXs.

New York City Department of Education Register your child for a pre-K program by 10/30/09. Pre-K seats still available! http://bit.ly/4DLHYp for a list of schools that may still have seats. Call schools directly to find out about placement options.
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Please contact the Pre-Kindergarten programs in your area on the list below for hours and availability. You must register your child by October 30, 2009. Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.

New York City Department of Education Enhanced 311 for public school families just launched! You know the number...

New York City Department of Education Thank you to everyone who came to Saturday's Parent Academy in Queens! Next one is on 10/24 in Manhattan. More info at: http://bit.ly/1rRhbw

New York City Department of Education Don't forget about tomorrow's Saturday Parent Academy in Queens. RSVP at (212) 374-2434. For more info, visit http://bit.ly/PvXMV (opens pdf).

New York City Department of Education Join us for "A Taste of the Big Apple" on November 10th at the Food and Finance HS (525 W. 50th Street). All NYC public school families are invited. There will be apple tasting, cooking demonstrations, and an Apple computer will also be raffled at the event.

New York City Department of Education Tuesday, 10/13 marks the first of many District Middle School Fairs and School-Based Open Houses. Click through to view the complete calendar (translated versions available). http://bit.ly/4mf5ly
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New York City offers more middle school options than any other school district in the country. As students prepare to graduate from elementary school, it will be important to research these different options.

New York City Department of Education Register now for Saturday Parent Academy.
Location:1st: Queens, Oct. 17th at Aviation High School; 45-36th Street
Time:9:00AM Saturday, October 17th



















