Monday, July 21, 2008

PS 29 Annual Appeal Raises $72,533!

The remarkable generosity of PS 29 families led to an impressive total of $72,533 in donations to the school's 2007-2008 Annual Appeal! A huge thanks to all who helped make this past academic year an amazing success for the Appeal!

PS 29 PTA Earns 15% on Endless.com Shoes & Handbags Via Amazon


The PS 29 PTA is pleased to announce that we now earn 15% in referral fees on Endless.com shoe and handbag purchases. With free overnight & free return shipping, 110% price guarantee, and 365-day returns window on over 500 brands, Endless.com, via our Amazon School Rewards program, is a great new way to support the PTA.

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Free Family Film Fest This Summer at UA Court Street Stadium Theatre!

Free Family Film Festival
Enjoy the Free Family Film Festival this summer at UA Court Street Stadium 12, 106 Court Street, between State and Schermerhorn Streets (718-246-8170)! Shows are at 10:00 AM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in July and August.

7/08/2008-7/09/2008
Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - Veggie Tales (G)
Evan Almighty (PG)

7/15/2008-7/16/2008
Arctic Tale (G)
Bee Movie (PG)

7/22/2008-7/23/2008
Mr. Bean's Holiday (G)
Shrek The Third (PG)

7/29/2008-7/30/2008
Everyone's Hero (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

8/05/2008-8/06/2008
Clifford's Really Big Movie (G)
Happy Feet (PG)

8/12/2008-8/13/2008
Charlotte's Web (G)
Hairspray (PG)

8/19/2008-8/20/2008
Wallace And Gromit (G)
Water Horse: Legend Of The Deep (PG)

8/26/2008-8/27/2008
Curious George (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

PS 29's 2007-2008 Learning Environment Survey Report Is Online

The 2007-2008 Learning Environment Survey Report for PS 29 is now online.

Friday, July 4, 2008

DoE Publishes Citywide 2008 Learning Environment Survey Report

The DoE this week published the citywide results 2008 Learning Environment Survey. Though results are generally positive, three out of four middle- and high-school students say they did not participate in any art activities during or after school!

Thursday, July 3, 2008

Save the Date! Saturday, August 9th, City Council "Cybersmarts Summit"


Save the Date! On Saturday, August 9th, the City Council will host "Cybersmarts Summit 2008: Keeping NYC Kids Safe Online." The Council is partnering with the Department of Education, Microsoft, Google, Symantec, and others for this educational event aimed at youth, parents, and educators. The summit will be held at City Hall (exact time to be determined) and is free and open to the public.