PS/IS 217 - The Roosevelt Island School

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Spirit Week - October 30-November 3!

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Monster 🎃 Bash - Friday, October 27!

Friday, October 27 - Monster 🎃 Bash @3-6pm in the schoolyard, buy tickets HERE Opens in a new browser tab , sign up to volunteer HERE Opens in a new browser tab
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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 Opens in a new browser tab , bake/volunteer HERE Opens in a new browser tab
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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 Opens in a new browser tab
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 Opens in a new browser tab
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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 Opens in a new browser tab  to cook.
See more details on the sign-up form.

Can't even boil water?
Sign up HERE Opens in a new browser tab  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 Opens in a new browser tab  to host an activity table.
(Examples at past events: origami workshop,
henna, Japanese calligraphy, Brazilian jiu jitsu.)

Questions? Email team217info@gmail.com Opens in a new browser tab
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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 Opens in a new browser tab  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 Opens in a new browser tab  to purchase tickets!
Click HERE Opens in a new browser tab  for gameday details
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Spirit Week - October 30-November 3!

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Monster 🎃 Bash - Friday, October 27!

Friday, October 27 - Monster 🎃 Bash @3-6pm in the schoolyard, buy tickets HERE Opens in a new browser tab , sign up to volunteer HERE Opens in a new browser tab
PS/IS 217 Roosevelt Island
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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!
PS/IS 217 Roosevelt Island
read more
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.
PS/IS 217 Roosevelt Island
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