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		<title>School Supply Lists</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:24:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A general school supply list is provided for your information.  Be sure to save your receipts for returns/exchanges and please note that some classroom teachers may provide their own lists that may vary from those listed here.  Happy summer from all of us at PS9! 
Kindergarten General Supply List
(Classroom teachers may provide their own lists)
1.       Mead Composition Notebooks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A general school supply list is provided for your information.  Be sure to save your receipts for returns/exchanges and please note that some classroom teachers may provide their own lists that may vary from those listed here.  Happy summer from all of us at PS9! </p>
<p><strong>Kindergarten General Supply List<br />
</strong><em>(Classroom teachers may provide their own lists)</em><br />
1.       Mead Composition Notebooks (5)<br />
2.       #2 Pencils &amp;Primary (no erasers)<br />
3.       Post-It Notes (5-10 small pads)<br />
4.       Pocket folders (6-10 solid colors)<br />
5.       Construction paper (1 pack)<br />
6.       Colored pencils<br />
7.       Crayons (Jumbo-sized for Kindergarten)<br />
8.       Smock or Tee shirt for Art<br />
9.       Water-soluble markers<br />
10.     Water color paint (1 set)<br />
11.    &#8220;ZipLoc&#8221; (2 Gallon) bags<br />
12.     Calculator (age appropriate)<br />
13.     Glue sticks (10)<br />
14.     Safety Scissors<br />
15.     Ruler (Cm &amp; Inch)<br />
16.     Index Cards (1 pack)<br />
17.     Clip Board for trips (1)<br />
18.     Paper Towels (3 rolls)<br />
19.     Band Aids (1 box assorted sizes)<br />
20.     Wet Wipes &amp; Disinfectant Wipes<br />
21.     Boxes of Tissues (2 boxes)<br />
22.     Ream of copy paper<br />
23.     Bottles of Hand Soap (3)<br />
24.     Bottles of Hand Sanitizer (3)</p>
<p><strong>Grade 1-2 General Supply List<br />
</strong><em>(Classroom teachers may provide their own lists)</em><br />
1.       Mead Composition Notebooks (5-10)<br />
2.       #2 Pencils (24 pieces to start)<br />
3.       Erasers (12 pack)<br />
4.       Post-It Notes (5-10 small pads &amp; large with lines)<br />
5.       Pocket folders (10; solid colors)<br />
6.       Construction paper (1 pack)<br />
7.       Colored pencils<br />
8.       Crayons (36 pack)<br />
9.       Smock or Tee shirt for Art<br />
10.    Water-soluble markers<br />
11.     Water color paint (1 set)<br />
12.    &#8220;ZipLoc&#8221; (2 Gallon) bags<br />
13.     Calculator (age appropriate)<br />
14.     Glue sticks (10)<br />
15.     Safety Scissors<br />
16.     Ruler (Cm &amp; 12-Inch)<br />
17.     Index Cards (1 pack 5&#215;8 multicolored; lined)<br />
18.      Paper Towels (3 rolls)<br />
19.     Band Aids (1 box assorted sizes)<br />
20.     Wet Wipes &amp; Disinfectant Wipes<br />
21.     Boxes of Tissues (2 boxes)<br />
22.     Ream of copy paper<br />
23.     Bottles of Hand Soap (3)<br />
24.     Bottles of Hand Sanitizer (3)<br />
25.     Dry Erase Markers (1 pack)</p>
<p><strong>Grade 3-5 General Supply List<br />
</strong><em>(Classroom teachers may provide their own lists)</em><br />
1.       Mead Composition Notebooks (10-12)<br />
2.       #2 Pencils<br />
3.       Erasers (12 pack)<br />
4.       Pens (black, red, blue ink)<br />
5.       Post-It Notes (5-10 small pads &amp; large with lines)<br />
6.       Pocket folders (12; solid colors; paper or plastic)<br />
7.       Construction paper (1 pack)<br />
8.       Colored pencils<br />
9.       Crayons (36 pack)<br />
10.     Markers<br />
11.     Dry Erase Markers (1 pack; low odor)<br />
12.     White-out (keep at home)<br />
13.     Geometry Set: protractor, compass, etc.<br />
14.     Highlighters<br />
15.     Pocket Dictionary/Thesaurus<br />
16.     1 USB Flash Drive<br />
17.     Loose leaf paper<br />
18.    Ream of copy paper<br />
19.     Display boards<br />
20.     1 Clip Board<br />
21.     &#8220;ZipLoc&#8221; (2 Gallon) bags<br />
22.     Calculator (age appropriate)<br />
23.     Glue (white liquid)<br />
24.     Glue sticks (10)<br />
25.     Safety Scissors<br />
26.     Ruler (Cm &amp; Inch)<br />
27.     Index Cards (1 pack 5&#215;8)<br />
28.     Paper Towels (3)<br />
29.    Wet Wipes &amp; Disinfectant Wipes<br />
30.    Boxes of Tissues (2 boxes)<br />
31.      Bottles of Hand Soap (3)<br />
32.     Bottles of Hand Sanitizer (3)</p>
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		<title>PS9 School Calendar 2010-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/ps9-school-calendar-2010-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:53:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get school calendar for the PS9 2010-2011 school year.  For any last minute changes or additions to the school calendar, you may also visit our school calendar page to download our monthly activity calendar .
Download the PS9 School Calendar 2010-2010 (pdf) &#62;&#62;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Get school calendar for the PS9 2010-2011 school year.  For any last minute changes or additions to the school calendar, you may also visit our <a href="http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/school-calendar/">school calendar page to download our monthly activity calendar</a> .</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/PS9_SchoolCalendar_10-11.pdf">Download the PS9 School Calendar 2010-2010 (pdf) &gt;&gt;</a></p>
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		<title>Class Parent Orientation Meeting</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/class-parent-orientation-meeting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:46:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Would You Like to become a Class Parent?  Please join us for an orientation meeting: 
Friday, September 24th, 2010 at 9:00am, School’s Auditorium
Questions? Contact Charmaine Derrell-Jacob
Phone: (718) 638-3260 X 1121
E-mail: cderrell@schools.nyc.gov
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would You Like to become a Class Parent?  Please join us for an orientation meeting: </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Friday, September 24<sup>th</sup>, 2010 at 9:00am, School’s Auditorium</p>
<p>Questions? Contact Charmaine Derrell-Jacob<br />
Phone: (718) 638-3260 X 1121<br />
E-mail: cderrell@schools.nyc.gov</p>
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		<title>PS9 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 2010-2011</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/ps9-arrival-and-dismissal-procedures-2010-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/ps9-arrival-and-dismissal-procedures-2010-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 18:43:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the construction in our playground/schoolyard, we cannot utilize the space for our arrival and dismissal procedures.  It is essential that everyone follows the new procedures as they are outlined in the downloadable memo. 
Download the PS9 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 2010-2011 (pdf) &#62;&#62;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the construction in our playground/schoolyard, we cannot utilize the space for our arrival and dismissal procedures.  It is essential that everyone follows the new procedures as they are outlined in the downloadable memo. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/PS9_ArrivalDismissal_2010.pdf">Download the PS9 Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 2010-2011 (pdf) &gt;&gt;</a></p>
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		<title>Project: Back to School &#8211; Spetember 8th -17th</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/project-back-to-school-spetember-8th-17th/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/project-back-to-school-spetember-8th-17th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:20:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[PS9 will again participate this year in the Coalition for the Homeless&#8217; 3rd Annual, Project: Back to School from September 8th &#8211; 17th.  You can donate school supplies at PS9&#8217;s lobby collection boxes which will be donated to New York&#8217;s 15,000 homeless boys and girls.  For more information, visit the Coalition for the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PS9 will again participate this year in the Coalition for the Homeless&#8217; 3rd Annual, Project: Back to School from September 8th &#8211; 17th.  You can donate school supplies at PS9&#8217;s lobby collection boxes which will be donated to New York&#8217;s 15,000 homeless boys and girls.  For more information, visit the <a href="http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/events/entry/project-back-to-school/">Coalition for the Homeless&#8217; Project: Back to School website.</a> </p>
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		<title>PS9 Playground Renovation News</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/ps9-playground-renovation-news/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/ps9-playground-renovation-news/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:07:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[NYC DOE&#8217;s School Construction Authority (SCA) has notified the PS9 school and community that renovations will commence on PS9&#8217;s playground shortly. 
Find out more by reading a copy of the SCA&#8217;s letter (pdf) >>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NYC DOE&#8217;s School Construction Authority (SCA) has notified the PS9 school and community that renovations will commence on PS9&#8217;s playground shortly. <br />
<a href="http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/PS9SCAPlaygroundLetter.pdf">Find out more by reading a copy of the SCA&#8217;s letter (pdf) >></a></p>
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		<title>First Day Celebration</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/08/first-day-celebration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teunis G. Bergen Elementary, PS 9 Welcomes You to Our
“First Day Celebration”
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
8:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
 
   Parents, please join us to:

Meet your child’s teacher(s), while visiting your new classroom
Meet representatives of your Parent’s Association 
Sign up for classroom and school wide volunteering 
Join the administrative staff for a brief parent orientation in the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Teunis G. Bergen Elementary, PS 9 Welcomes You to Our</p>
<h1>“First Day Celebration”</h1>
<h3>Wednesday, September 8, 2010</h3>
<h3>8:40 a.m. 10:30 a.m.</h3>
<p> </p>
<p>   <strong>Parents, please join us to:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Meet your child’s teacher(s), while visiting your new classroom</strong></li>
<li><strong>Meet representatives of your Parent’s Association </strong></li>
<li><strong>Sign up for classroom and school wide volunteering </strong></li>
<li><strong>Join the administrative staff for a brief parent </strong><strong>orientation in the school’s auditorium at 9:45 am</strong></li>
</ul>
<p> NOTE:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PRE-KINDERGARTEN</span></strong> students will have 2-hour class sessions from 8:40-10:40am on Wednesday, September 8<sup>th</sup> through Tuesday, September 14<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p> <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">KINDERGARTEN</span></strong> students will have half-day dismissal at 12:00 pm on Wednesday,  September 8<sup>th</sup> and Monday, September 13<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p> Questions? Ask our Parent Coordinator, Charmaine Derrell-Jacob at</p>
<p>               (718) 638-3260 X1121, or e-mail cderrell@schools.nyc.gov</p>
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		<title>Pre-Kindergarten Round 2 Application</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/07/pre-kindergarten-round-2-application/</link>
		<comments>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/07/pre-kindergarten-round-2-application/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:34:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Round 2 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions
If you are interested in applying for pre-kindergarten in the Round 2 process, please check this website on July 19 for an electronic copy of the Pre-Kindergarten Round 2 Directory and the online application link.  Directories which include the paper application will also be available at Borough Enrollment Offices.
Key Dates
July 19: Round [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Round 2 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions</p>
<p></strong>If you are interested in applying for pre-kindergarten in the Round 2 process, please check this website on July 19 for an electronic copy of the Pre-Kindergarten Round 2 Directory and the online application link.  Directories which include the paper application will also be available at <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/Borough+Enrollment+Offices.htm">Borough Enrollment Offices</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Key Dates</strong></p>
<p><strong>July 19:</strong> Round 2 Directories and Applications Available Online and at <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/NewStudents/Borough+Enrollment+Offices.htm">Borough Enrollment Offices</a><br />
<strong>July 19:</strong> Round 2 Application Period Begins<br />
<strong>July 30:</strong> Round 2 Application Submission Deadline<br />
<strong>Late August:</strong> Round 2 Offer Letters Sent to Families<br />
<strong>September 8:</strong> First Day of School**<br />
    ** Contact the individual school you have an offer for to confirm that particular school&#8217;s first day of pre-kindergarten<br />
<strong>September 8 &#8211; September 17:</strong> Families Pre-Register at Schools</p>
<p>Find out more information at: <a href="http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm">http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm</a></p>
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		<title>ARIS Parent Link</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/06/aris-parent-link/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cderrell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[For parents]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ARIS Parent Link Username and Passwords were distributed to all families. It is important that you log in to verify your child&#8217;s data in the system, to check for updates in attendance and NYS test scores, and even to get helpful parent resources. Contact Ms. Jacob to reset your password if you have logged in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>ARIS Parent Link Username and Passwords were distributed to all families. It is important that you log in to verify your child&#8217;s data in the system, to check for updates in attendance and NYS test scores, and even to get helpful parent resources. Contact Ms. Jacob to reset your password if you have logged in before but forgot it, for instructions on how to log in, or with any other questions. Please log onto <a href="http://www.ARISParentLink.org">www.ARISParentLink.org</a>  to get started. For more information on ARIS, please visit the <a href="http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/our-families/aris-parent-link/">ARIS Parent Link section</a> of our school website.</p>
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		<title>Carousel</title>
		<link>http://www.ps9brooklyn.org/news/2010/06/carousel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dsullivan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Carousel Picnic party will be rescheduled for the September 11, 2010. Folks who purchased tickets will be contacted once the date has been finalized. Tickets will be on sale the first day of schoo!  You may contact ptops9@gmail.com with questions.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Carousel Picnic party will be rescheduled for the September 11, 2010. Folks who purchased tickets will be contacted once the date has been finalized. Tickets will be on sale the first day of schoo!  You may contact <a href="mailto:ptops9@gmail.com">ptops9@gmail.com</a> with questions.</p>
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