Announcements

  • Invitation to May PTA Meeting

    Dear East-West Parents and Guardians,

     

    First, we are very sorry that our April PTA meeting was cancelled due to the closing of the school building.  The school administration as well as the PTA was taken by surprise when we arrived at the school to find it had been locked due to construction.  Our next PTA meeting will be held Saturday May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Please join us for a delicious Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet and catch up on everything that is happening in the School.

     

    The business portion of the meeting will include an important discussion about the PTA officer elections that will take place at our June PTA meeting.  The job descriptions of the various officers can be found on the reverse of this letter.  Please consider stepping up to help the school by running for a position on the PTA Executive Board.  We will be discussing the role of the School Leadership Team and upcoming elections for parent representatives on it as well. You will hear an update on the status of the school’s new Dragon Boat Team, news about a fun (and filling) fundraising event called Empanadas from Around the World, and a briefing on the progress of our first school play, The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee.   We will also hear the latest news and information about East-West from the PTA and Principal, Mr. Sherman, as well as our Assistant Principals, Ms.Oh and Ms. Panday.  And we do our best to allow plenty of time for a question and answer period so that the concerns of the parents can be addressed by the school administration.  As always, Spanish and Chinese translators will be present to help out. 

     

    Please do join us on May 14 to get to know better our teachers, administrators, and other parents, and to help make the most of your child’s education.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    PTA Executive Board 

    East-West School of International Studies

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    PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION – EWSIS
    Available Officer Positions: Duties & Responsibilities


    President/Co-Presidents

    • Presides at all meetings of the association
    • Appoints chairpersons of PTA committees with the approval of executive board
    • Attends all regular meetings of the District 25 Presidents’ Council
    • Core member of the School Leadership Team
    • Meets regularly with executive board to plan agendas for general membership meetings
    • Signatory on checks
    • Represents the PTA on district committees (or assigns a designee)

    Vice-President (Membership)

    • Chairs the Membership Committee and generates a list of Members in Good Standing
    • If Co-President becomes incapacitated, is removed, or resigns, the Vice-President will assume the powers and responsibilities of the Co-President until the Co-President is able to resume office or until a replacement is voted in by the membership

    Secretary

    • Maintains official record of proceedings and actions of all association meetings, including notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and material distributed.
    • Prepares minutes of each association meeting in time for review and adoption at next appropriate meeting. Make minutes available upon request
    • Maintains log of all amendments to by-laws; ensures copies are on file in principal’s office
    • Assists Treasurer with June transfer of all PTA records to incoming executive board

    Treasurer

    • Responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the association
    • Maintains updated record of income and expenditures
    • Signatory on checks
    • Adheres to and implements all financial procedures established by association
    • Provides financial reports at all association meetings
    • Make available books/financial records for member viewing upon request and for audit
    • Prepares and assists Secretary with June transfer of PTA records to incoming executive board
     

  • May PTA Meeting Rescheduled for May 14, 2011

    Dear East-West Families,

    Our May PTA meeting which was scheduled for May 7th has been changed to Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10 AM.  Please note the date change on your calendars and plan accordingly.

    More details about the meeting will be forthcoming. We hope to see you all on that day.

    Sincerely, 

    PTA Executive Board

  • April PTA Meeting 3/30/11

    English

    Hello.   This is t he East-West School of International Studies calling to remind you that our next PTA meeting will be held Saturday April 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  Please join us for a Taste of South Asia Breakfast Buffet and catch up on everything that is happening in the School.  Immediately following the meeting, Guidance Counselor Mrs. Park will give a workshop for parents of students in lower grades (not seniors) on how they can plan ahead for college expenses that are still several years away.  Please join us for this fun and informative meeting."  If you have missed any portion of this message, please visit our website at www.ewsis.org.   Thank you and have a pleasant evening.
     
     

    Spanish
    Hola esta es, la escuela, East West, llamando para, recordarles, de nuestra reunion, de padres y maestros, este sabado ,2 de Abril, a las 10 de la manana. Por favor acompanenos, para disfrutar, de un desayuno, con sabor del Sur de Asia y para enterarse, de lo que esta pasando, en la escuela. Despues de la reunion, tendremos un, taller para padres,  de alumnos, de  grados inferiores, de como planear, con anticipacion, para los gastos, de la Universidad, de su hijo/a, por favor acompane, a la Sra Park, para esta divertida e informativa reunion.  Si usted, perdio parte, de este mensaje, por favor visite, nuestra pagina, en el internet, www.ewsis.org.  Gracias y buenas noches.
     

    Chinese
    您好! 這裹是東西方國際學習學校打來提醒您，下次家長教師會將在星期六， 二零一一年， 四月二日 早上十點舉行。歡迎您來品嚐我們為您準備的南亞自助早餐，並了解學校的近況。緊接著家長教師會，將有一個由 Mrs. Park主持，教低年級學生家長，如何未雨綢繆的準備幾年後大學費用的講習班。請來參加這個有趣及有教育價值的會議。如果您錯過此消息的任何部分，請查閱學校網站，學校網址是www.ewsis.org。謝謝您並祝您有個愉快的夜晚。

  • April PTA Meeting Invitation

     Dear East-West Parents and Guardians,

     

    Our next PTA meeting will be held on Saturday April 2, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.  Please join us for a Taste of South Asia Breakfast Buffet and catch up on everything that is happening in the School.  We will hear a report from our elected Student Council leaders about plans that the Senior Class is making, as well as other topics.  A representative from White Coffee, which has offered to provide coffee to the school for our PTA meetings, will introduce us to that company. 

    After attending to the usual business portion of the meeting, we will get the latest news and information specific to East-West from the PTA and Principal, Mr. Sherman, as well as our Assistant Principals, Ms. Oh and Ms. Panday.  And we do our best to allow plenty of time for a question and answer period so that the concerns of the parents can be addressed by the school administration.  As always, Spanish and Chinese translators will be present to help out. 

    Immediately following the PTA meeting (approximately 11:15), Mrs. Park will give a workshop about how parents of students in lower grades (not seniors) can plan ahead for college.  We hope many parents can stay for this informative presentation.

    Please do join us on April 2 to get to know better our teachers, administrators, and other parents, and to help make the most of your child’s education.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    PTA Executive Board 

    East-West School of International Studies

  • School Survey Reminder - 3/24/2011

    School Survey Message

    March 24, 2011

    English

    “Hello, this is the East-West School of International Studies calling to inform you that your parent survey has been mailed to you.     This survey is extremely important.  It will help us to better serve you and your child.  Once you receive it, please fill it out and send it back in the self-addressed stamped envelope.      If you have any trouble filling out this survey, please do not hesitate to call Ms. Esposito at 718-353-0009.   If you have missed any portion of this message, please visit our website at www.ewsis.org.   Thank you and have a pleasant evening.

    Spanish

    Hola, esta es la escuela, East West, llamando para, informarles que la, encuesta para padres, ha sido enviada,por correo para usted. La encuesta es, estremadamente, importante. nos ayudara, a servirles mejor ,a Usted y a su hijo e hija. cuando lo reciba por favor, llene el formulario, y regreselo inmediatamente, en el sobre prepagado. si usteded tiene, dificultad para llenarlo, por favor no dude, en llamar a la SRA. Esposito al 718-353-0009. si usted perdio, parte de este, mensaje, por favor visite nuestra, pagina en el internet,www,ewsis.org. Gracias y que tengan buenas noches

    Chinese

    您好! 這裹是東西方國際學習學校打來通知您， 我們已將紐約市學校調查表寄給您。這個調查表是非常重要的.它能幫助我們為您及您的孩子提供更好的服務。當您收到此表後，請填好並放入我們為您準備的信封內，然後寄回學校。如果您有任何問題填寫此調查表，請不要猶豫打718-353-0009 給Ms. Esposito。如果您錯過此消息的任何部分，請查閱學校網站，學校網址是www.ewsis.org。謝謝您，並祝您有個愉快的夜晚

  • ELA Saturday Test Prep Academy

    Chinese, Korean, Bengali, and Urdu translations are available for download below.

     

    Dear Parents/Guardians:

    On March 26, 2011, we will begin our ELA Saturday Test Prep Academy for Middle School students. This program is designed to prepare your child for the 2011 New York State English Language Arts Exam. All students in grades 6-8 are invited and encouraged to participate.

    All students will enter and leave the building through the front doors. The program will begin at 8:45 A.M and will finish at 11:00 A.M. In addition to the Saturday program, we will have one Wednesday afternoon session.

    The dates are as follows:

    Saturday, March 26

    Saturday, April 2

    Saturday, April 9

    Wednesday, April 13 (2:45 P.M. - 4:45 P.M.)

    Saturday, April 30

    Please download and sign the attached permission slip no later than March 23, 2011 and return it to Ms. Braverman in room 424.

     

    Sincerely.

    Mala Panday

    Assistant Principal, I.A.

    East-West School of International Studies

  • March Parent Teacher Conference 3/11/11

     

    English

    Hello, this is the East-West School of International Studies, calling to remind you that, Parent Teacher Conferences, will take place, Thursday evening, March 17th  from 5:30 PM, until 8:00 PM. and on Friday afternoon, March 18th from 12:00 noon until 2:15 PM.  Report cards will be distributed during the conferences.  Please note that Friday, March 18  is a half day of school.   All students will be dismissed, at 11:00  a. m.     We encourage you, to bring your child to the conferences to discuss your child’s progress at school.    You will also have an opportunity to fill out the school survey during this time.    We look forward to meeting with you.    If you have missed any portion of this message, please visit our website at w, w, w, dot, e, w, s, i, s, dot, o, r, g,. Thank you and have a pleasant evening.

     

    Spanish

    Hola, esta es la escuela, East West, llamando , para recordarles que, La reunion de padres, y maestros, sera mañana Jueves 17, de Marzo, des de las 5:30, de la tarde, hasta las 8:00, de la noche, y el Viernes 18, de Marzo las 12:00, del medio dia, hasta las 2:15, de la tarde. El viernes 18, de Marzo,  los estudiantes  tendran, medio dia de clase.  Todos los estudiantes, saldran a las 11, de la mañana. Por favor aproveche, esta oportunidad para, enterarse de los progresos, de sus hijos.  Le pedimos que traiga, a su hijo/hija a la reunion.   Esperamos verles, el Jueves en la noche, o el Viernes en la tarde.  Tu tienes la oportunidad a rellanar la encuesta de la escuela.   Si usted perdio parte de este mensaje, visite nuestra pagina, en el internet, w, w, w, punto, e, w, s, i, s, punto, o, r, g,. Gracias, y buenas noches.

     

     

    Chinese

     

    您好! 這裹是東西方國際學習學校打來提醒您春季家長教師懇談會將於三月十七日(星期四)晚上五點三十分到八點以及三月十八日(星期五)下午十二點到二點十五分舉行。您將會拿到孩子的成績報告單。星期五(三月十八日)學生只上半天課，所有學生放學時間是早上十一點。我們鼓勵您帶您的孩子一起來學校與老師討論他(她)們的學習進度。您也可利用此機會填寫紐約市學校調查表。我們非常希望能見到您。如果您錯過此消息的任何部分，請查閱學校網站，學校的網址是www.ewsis.org。謝謝您，並祝您有個愉快的夜晚。

     

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