Archived Posts:
Mar '10
01:
Pajama Day This Friday!
Feb '10
26:
School CLOSED Today, Friday, Feb. 26th
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Saturday Scholars CANCELED for Feb. 27th
17:
Buy Your Tickets to the PS261 Annual Spring Auction HERE!
17:
PS261 Annual Spring Auction - Thursday, March 4th, 2010
12:
Reminder: Grade Rep Mtg rescheduled to Weds. March 3rd
10:
SCHOOL OPEN Today, Thursday, Feb. 11th
09:
SCHOOL CLOSED Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 10th due to weather forecast
09:
TONIGHT: PS261 Open House & Tour IS ON
05:
Saturday Scholars CANCELED for Sat. Feb. 6th
05:
Reminder: Black History Evening Performance Canceled
05:
TONIGHT: 2nd Annual Sock Hop, Fri. Feb. 5th
Jan '10
29:
Reminder: Chinese New Year Dinner Canceled
29:
Volunteer Tour Guides Needed: Tues. Feb. 9th @ 6pm
19:
The 1st Annual PS261 Day of Service - photos!
Dec '09
23:
PS261 Family Handbook 2009-2010
09:
The 2nd Grade Post Office Is HERE!
01:
The PS261 Penny Harvest is here!
Nov '09
24:
PS261 Nov 2009 PTA Newsletter!
12:
Open School Week at PS261 Mon-Fri, Nov. 16-20
05:
Volunteer Tour Guides Needed for PS261 Open House Thur Nov 12
Oct '09
30:
Halloween Candy Buy-Back Weds. Nov. 4!
28:
Middle School Open House Events and Auditions 2009-10 School Year
23:
PS261 Open House on Thursday, Nov 12: 9:00 AM Session
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21:
UPDATE: PS261 Fall Fest POSTPONED Until Sat. Nov. 7
16:
Hot Off The Presses: PS261 Oct 2009 PTA Newsletter!
14:
PS261 Penny Harvest Coach Needed!
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14:
Parent Volunteer Needed to Coordinate PS261 UNICEF TrickOrTreat
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14:
PS261 In The News!
13:
PS261 SLT Needs One Parent for the 2009-2010 School Year
10:
G & T Request For Testing: Apply Online (Deadline: Nov 6)
09:
NYC Gifted & Talented Test Information
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Sep '09
30:
Menus for October 2009 (Breakfast)
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25:
Important Info about Curriculum Meetings ('Curriculum Night')
21:
Info About School Lunch Forms
11:
09-10 Supply List for Teacher Specialists
09:
Menus for September 2009 (Breakfast)
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09:
New Letter from Chancellor and Health Commissioner to Parents on H1N1 Flu
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06:
First Day of School, Weds. Sep. 9, 2009
Aug '09
03:
AP Lena Barbera new Interim Acting Principal of PS20
Jul '09
13:
ARIS Parent Link - Update Request
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13:
Pre-Kindergarten Admissions for '09-'10: Round 2 Begins
Jun '09
24:
First Day of School 2009-2010: Weds., Sept. 9, 2009
17:
School Survey Results
12:
PS261 Summer Reading!
10:
Family Math Games Night - Thursday, June 11!
08:
PS261 Spring Event - Wine Tasting & Auction - Photos!
01:
UPDATE: Chancellor Klein's Letter to Parents on H1N1 Absence Policy (English)
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May '09
25:
PS261 PTA - Notice Of Elections
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22:
5th Grade DC Trip: IN TRAFFIC; DUE @ PS261 7:30 PM
20:
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Letter from Chancellor Joel Klein
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15:
IMPORTANT: SLT Title 1 Proposals
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15:
5th Grade Washington DC Trip - Important Documents
14:
PS261 Art Fair - Photos!
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08:
5th Grade Raffle Fundraiser
06:
Volunteers Needed TONIGHT: PS261 Art & Music Fair May 13
05:
PS261 Staff Appreciation Day - Photos!
04:
The May '09 PS261 Newsletter Is Here!
01:
Menus for May 2009 (Breakfast)
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01:
UPDATE: Independence Community Foundation Helps Us Raise Money for PS261 Arts Programs
Apr '09
14:
Art Show Fundraiser THURS, APRIL 23, featuring PS261 Student Artists!
06:
PS261's Learning Environment Survey Results, 2007-2008 (previous school year)
06:
Please Complete Your Parent Survey!
01:
Community LSO 2nd Annual Parent Conference (La Segunda Conferencia Anual Para Padres de la Organización Comunidad Para Apoyo a Aprender)
Mar '09
25:
DOE Events for Parents during Spring Break
16:
2009-2010 Academic Calendar (rev. July 10)
06:
The March '09 PS261 Newsletter Is Here!
02:
MATH TESTS FOR GRADES 3-5 POSTPONED ONE DAY
02:
SCHOOL CLOSED TODAY MON. MARCH 2nd, 2009
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02:
New! Website for Community & City-Wide Education Council Elections
Feb '09
25:
Special PTA Mtg. TONIGHT!
13:
News from the DOE Re: Pre-K Admissions
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11:
Calling All PS261 Tour Guides for Tomorrow's Open House!
05:
The Feb '09 PS261 Newsletter Is Here!
04:
Click Here for Lots of PS261 Event Photos!
03:
Photos: MLK March & Assembly at PS261
Jan '09
30:
Photos: PS261 Chinese New Year Dinner
09:
TOMORROW: 2nd Annual Family Sing - Sat. Jan. 10th
08:
Request for Expert Storyteller
06:
Announcing the Brooklyn Inaugural Ball: A Benefit For PS261 - Tues. Jan 20th
05:
Breakfast Menu for January 2009
05:
Lunch Menu for January 2009
Dec '08
27:
Sign up for the AfterSchool Winter Session for 2009!!
05:
Just Arrived: District 15 Middle School Directory online
Nov '08
26:
Middle School Workshop #3 Rescheduled for Thurs. Dec. 18, 6pm
Oct '08
31:
Lunch Menu for November 2008
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Breakfast Menu for November 2008
15:
New! PS261.org Fifth Grade - Middle School Page
14:
SLT Elections: Printable Nomination Form
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10:
Coming Soon: The PS261 Fall Fest, Sat. Oct. 18th!!
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08:
The PTA News Sep-Oct 2008 Is Here!
Sep '08
03:
Reminder: Morning Drop-Off Procedures
02:
First Day of School Photos!
Aug '08
21:
P.T.A After-School Update: August 2008
Jun '08
11:
Job Posting: PS261 Parent Coordinator
06:
Congratulations to the new 2008-2009 PTA Officers!
03:
Press Conference re: Pre-K Issue @ DOE HQ, Weds., June 4, 12:45pm
03:
'08-'09 PTA Elections, Weds., June 4th at 8:30am SHARP, Auditorium
May '08
21:
SLT Candidate Statements
13:
PTA General Meeting - Weds. May 14th @ 8:30am
03:
NEEDED TODAY: Parent Volunteers for Talent Show - Day of Show, Sat., May 17th
02:
PS261 Principal For a Day - NY Giants #91 Justin Tuck - Tickets!
01:
Parent Volunteers Needed for Talent Show Rehearsals
01:
Parent Volunteers Needed for Math Games Night, Weds., May 7th, 2008
01:
Needed: 4 Parents to run for Open Positions on the PS261 SLT
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Apr '08
30:
TONIGHT - PS261 Science Fair
28:
PS261 Spring Auction - Donation Form
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28:
SAVE THE DATE - PS261 Spring Auction, Friday June 13th
Mar '08
26:
Keep The Promises - What's Next
25:
Student Registration Info
17:
Rally Against the DOE Budget Cuts at City Hall!!
06:
Parent Surveys Are Here - PLEASE READ!!
04:
NOON DISMISSAL on Thursday, March 13th for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Feb '08
29:
DOE Budget Cuts & the PS261 Community
29:
KEEP THE PROMISE Resolution Passed by PS261 PTA Friday 2/29/08
08:
February 2008 PTA Newsletter
05:
Volunteers Needed for Upcoming PS261 Open House!
Jan '08
29:
Announcing: The PS261 LIbrary Online Catalog
28:
Reminder: TODAY, TUESDAY Jan. 29th is PICTURE RETAKE DAY
27:
Carmello The Science Fellow in the New York Times!
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22:
PS261 Direct Appeal Updates Coming Soon!
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All About: PS261's March on Borough Hall!
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WANTED: 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders for CBS' The Early Show
17:
Link: PS261 Students On Fox 5 News - Brooklyn School's MLK Tribute
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Fifth Grade Families: Join the Fifth Grade ListServ!
16:
PS261 In The News: Student Soccer Gifts Arrive in Cambodia
16:
Join Us as we Celebrate Café Life in Brooklyn!
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08:
PS261 Parents Networking Directory
07:
Direct Appeal Update: We Need Your Info!
Dec '07
11:
This Week Only - The PS261 Book Fair
11:
The After School Winter Session presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
11:
Sign up for the AfterSchool Winter Session 2008
03:
Shop Locally and Support the PS261 PTA!!
03:
Shop Online and Support the PS261 Fifth Grade!
Nov '07
28:
The PS261 Direct Appeal 2007 IS HERE!
14:
Friday Night: PS261 Basketball Fundraiser
02:
Picture Day is FRIDAY, November 9th!
01:
Coming Soon: The 5th Grade Harvest Bake Sale!
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01:
Volunteers Needed: Help Box Up Supplies For PS261's Sister School in Zimbabwe!
Oct '07
29:
Parent Math Evening, Tuesday Night!
17:
Monday Morning Workouts with Tanya Fly!
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15:
Photos of the PS261 Fall Fest, Sat. Oct. 13!!
12:
PA/PTA Share Fair - Sat. Nov. 17th
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05:
PS261 Annual Fall Fest - Saturday, October 13th
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02:
The PS261 Parent Handbook 07-08
01:
PS261 Shines At the Atlantic Antic!
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Sep '07
30:
PS261 At the Atlantic Antic TODAY!!
26:
September 2007 PTA Newsletter
26:
Say BOO! To The Flu October 2
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26:
Shop Online for Halloween Costumes and Donate to PS261!
25:
Needed: Volunteers for PS261 Candy Sale
24:
Volunteers Needed for 'Days of Taste'
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24:
Open Library Hours Are Back!!!
20:
Join a PS261 ListServ!
14:
Middle School Information Meeting: Sep. 19
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10:
4th & 5th Graders: MS447 Open House 10/6 @ 10am
06:
Submit Photos of School Events to the Site
06:
PS261 Bikeathon Group
Aug '07
28:
TODAY - Cleanup Up Day WEDNESDAY August 29 2pm-6pm
28:
The PS261 Photo Bureau
13:
Attention Kindergarten Families! Join the PS261Kindergarten Yahoo Group!
Jul '07
02:
PTA After School Registration for Fall 2007
Jun '07
27:
FINAL ISSUE: June 2007 PTA Newsletter
27:
2nd Grade Supplies List, 2007-2008
12:
2007 Talent Show DVD soon available--ORDER NOW!
03:
P.T.A After-School Update: Tuesday, June 12th!
May '07
31:
Photos from Recent PS261 Events!
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Little School Yard Celebration, Saturday 6/16
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Tuesday, June 5th: Final PTA Mtg. of the Year!
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25:
The PS261 Spring Auction is Almost Here!
23:
VOLUNTEER ONLINE with the PS261 PTA!
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18:
TONIGHT, Friday, May 18th - PS 261 Talent Show -- HELP NEEDED FOR EVENING OF EVENT
14:
May-June 2007 PTA Newsletter
10:
Photos from Teacher Appreciation Week
10:
Photos from Family Math Games Night
09:
Read All About the PS261 Spring Auction!
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04:
TODAY, May 4 - Deadline for Submitting Yearbook Ads!
Apr '07
30:
May 8th - Family Math Game Night
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Tues. May 8 - National Teacher Appreciation Day!!
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May 3rd - PTA General Meeting
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20:
April 2007 PTA Newsletter
18:
Science Fair TONIGHT!
18:
PS261 Spring PTA Elections
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17:
Poemagination - Final Deadline for Entries May 7
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17:
PS261 Poetry Night @ Barnes & Noble - Weds. April 25th
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11:
Spring Talent Show Permission Slips Due Friday, 4/13!
Mar '07
29:
The AfterSchool Spring Session begins April 11th!
19:
TONIGHT is Movie Night at PS261!
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19:
March 2007 PTA Newsletter (.pdf)
17:
Read All About PS261 at InsideSchools.org
16:
Tonight: Parents vs. Teachers Basketball Tournament!
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08:
PS261 PTA Bylaws [revised] open for comment through April 12th
07:
Volunteers Needed for the PS261 Spring Auction!
Feb '07
28:
This Friday March 2nd is GAME NIGHT @ PS261!
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PS261 Media Sale - Audio/Video/Books: Fri-Sat, March 9-10!
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24:
Photos from the PS261 Chinese New Year Banquet Feb. 9th!
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Photos from Black History Month Assembly, Feb. 13!
12:
February 2007 PTA Newsletter (.pdf)
09:
Bake and Craft Sale Today!
07:
Photos from the Dance-a-thon Jan. 20th!!
Jan '07
08:
PTA General Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 18th
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06:
5th Grade Bake Sale, Mon. 1/22 - We Need Help!
Dec '06
10:
Fifth Grade and Middle School Information
06:
Shop at Target and Help Our School
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04:
Now Online: Who's Who: Teachers at PS261, 2006-07
Nov '06
29:
Winter book fair--VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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Chair of Social Committee needed
22:
Photos of the PTA Pot Luck Dinner!
14:
November 2006 PTA Newsletter (.pdf)
10:
Make your Travel Reservations while Donating to PS 261
10:
PS261 Parent Handbook Editor Needed
10:
Copy Editor Needed
09:
5th Grade Harvest Bake Sale, Monday, Nov. 13
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06:
Weds, Nov. 8th: PTA Meeting & Potluck Dinner
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02:
Announcing Teacher and Staff Wishlists
Oct '06
31:
New Updates: Teacher Wishlists, Sites and Blogs
05:
PS261 October Newsletter (pdf)
03:
Who's Who Among Teachers at PS 261 (pdf)
Sep '06
22:
Job Opening: Assistant to the Director, PS261 Afterschool Program
20:
Atlantic Antic was a great success!
13:
Join the PS261 5th Grade Committee!
12:
Volunteer with the PS261 PTA!!
08:
Curriculum Night next Thursday, Sep. 14, 6pm-8pm!
06:
Download the PS261 Parent Handbook 2006-2007!
05:
Download the PS261 PTA September 2006 Newsletter
Aug '06
24:
PS261 Clean-Up Day & Ice Cream Social Weds. Aug. 30
Jul '06
09:
AfterSchool Fall 2006 Online Application
May '06
09:
Hot Off the Press! The PS261 PTA May 2006 Newsletter!
09:
Calling All Boxtops!!!
09:
Stay Up-To-Date with the PS261 ListServs!
Mar '06
01:
Parents Guide to the NYS Grades 3-8 Testing Program in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics
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