PS/IS 217 - The Roosevelt Island School

News & Announcements

• PS/IS 217 Auction raises over $45,000!

  The PS/IS 217 16th Annual Spring Auction took place on Thursday, May 15th and was a marvelous event!! 
   

  There were over 220 items both online and in-person and grossed over $45,000 in funds for the school!!!

   

  Top seller again this year was the In-Person Exclusive -
  Chef Omakase Experience at Zuma.

  ​​Top teacher item was LIBRARIAN FOR THE DAY.

   

  THANK YOU to the amazing Spring Auction Committee that
  worked so tirelessly to bring this beautiful event to life:
  *  Rosy Espinal - Co-Chair  *  Jessica Setton - Co-Chair  * 
  *  Veronica Baitova  *  Lani Blanco  *  Amanda Brown  *  
  *  Petunia Chmiel *  Nesrine Habib *  Amy Hahn *
  * Maja Hodzic * Allison Imamura * Christina Kirkman Koplik * 
  *  Meggy Masters  *  Margherita Morandi  *   

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• The 16th Annual Spring Auction

  THE NEXT BIG THING...
   Save the Date! 

  
  Join us for the last big party and fundraiser of the
  school year and celebrate in style! 
  
   The 16th Annual Spring Auction
   Date: Thursday, May 15 
   Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Location: The Sanctuary

  Come, enjoy a cocktail, mingle with friends, and bid on some fabulous items at this adults-only extravaganza. It's the perfect way to unwind and mark the end of another fantastic school year. Don't miss out on the fun—make sure to mark your calendar and join us for a very memorable evening!

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• International Dinner Could Not Have Happened Without YOU!!!

  We are thrilled to share that our International Dinner last Saturday, March 8th was a huge success! Thank you so much for participating and contributing to this special event. We are incredibly grateful for the time and effort you took to cook, host an activity, volunteer, and enjoy the food and festivities with us.

  Your involvement truly made a difference, and we couldn't have done it without you. We hope you had as much fun as we did and enjoyed the diverse flavors and vibrant atmosphere.

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• International Dinner 2025

  Saturday, March 8 - International Dinner @5-7:30pm, sign up to cook HERE, bake/volunteer HERE

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• Respect for All Week 2025

  Mon, Feb 10 - Respect For All Week: Respect Yourself - Shine Bright, wear neon colors

  Tue, Feb 11 - Respect For All Week: Respect Your School - wear 217 shirt or colors (yellow/purple), order HERE

  Wed, Feb 12 - Respect For All Week: Respect for Diversity - wear the colors of your culture or cultural attire

  Thu, Feb 13 - Respect For All Week: Respect for the Environment - wear green & blue

  Fri, Feb 14 - Respect For All Week: Respect for Others - Valentine’s Day, wear pink or red

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• Welcome to 2024-2025 School Year!

  Get to know our staff!

  • Staff Introductory Presentation 2024_25.pdf

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• Grades 3-8 NYS Exam Schedule

  Thu-Fri, Apr 11-12 - NYS ELA exam for Gr 3, 4, 6, 7 (paper-based)

  Thu-Tue, Apr 11-16 (TBA) - NYS ELA exam for Gr 5, 8 (computer-based)

  Mon, Apr 15-Fri, May 24 - NYSESLAT exam window for ENL students (paper-based)

  Tue-Fri, May 7-10 - NYS Math exam (paper-based for Gr 3, 4, 6, 7 and computer-based for Gr 5)

  Wed, May 15 - NYS Science Exam for Gr 5, 8  (computer-based)

  Tue, Jun 4 - Algebra I Regents Exam for Gr 8

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• International Dinner - 4-7 pm on Saturday, March 9

  The International Dinner is coming up! 
  The event you have all been waiting for.
  
  SAVE THE DATE
  Saturday, March 9th from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
   
  Calling all cooks!
  Represent and share the love for your
  country and heritage through food. 
  Sign up HERE to cook.
  See more details on the sign-up form.
  
  Can't even boil water?
  Sign up HERE to volunteer for set-up,
  selling tickets, clean up, etc.
  
  Want to share a cultural activity instead?
  This event will feature food as well as
  activities from around the world.
  Sign up HERE to host an activity table.
  (Examples at past events: origami workshop,
  henna, Japanese calligraphy, Brazilian jiu jitsu.)
  
  Questions? Email team217info@gmail.com

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• May 11 - Mets Game Fundraiser!

  Come join our PS/IS 217 family and friends as we visit Citi Field to watch the NEW YORK METS baseball team take on the Atlanta Braves at 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 11th.
  
  PS/IS 217's block of 150 seats will be in the Left Field Landing area (Sections 334 & 335).
  
  Early bird pricing of $50 per ticket lasts until April 1st! Then tickets increase to $55 each.
  
  BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY: The first 15,000 fans to enter the stadium for this game will receive a Mr. Met London Telephone Booth Bobblehead!!! Gates open 2 hours early. Arrive early to try to guarantee your bobblehead.

  Click HERE to purchase tickets!
  Click HERE for gameday details

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• Spirit Week - October 30-November 3!

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