Babylon Grade School EBlast
Steve Goldberg, Principal
March 3, 2017
Important Dates:
A Message from the Principal
Mar. 7
PTSA Meeting 7:00 PM @ HS Library
Mar. 8
Grade 1-6 Pops Concert 7:00 PM @ HS Rowe Hall
Mar. 9
PTA Meeting 9:15 AM @ ES
Mar. 13
BOE Regular Business Meeting 7:30 PM @ HS
Mar. 14
GS Science Fair Exhibition Night 7:00 –8:30 PM @ GS
On Tuesday, February 28th, our month long celebration
of Readers and Stories culminated with a visit from author
Gordon Korman. Mr. Korman inspired the students and
staff with riveting stories and the many strategies he utilizes
in his development of characters. It was incredible to
witness the enthusiasm and the wonderful questions
students asked during the assemblies.
Mar. 14
SEPTA Meeting 7:00 PM @ GS Library
Mar. 15
ES Kindergarten Registration 8:30-10:30 AM;
12:30-2:00 PM; and 6:00-8:00 PM @ ES Lobby
Mar. 15
JHS Pops Concert 7:00 PM @ HS Rowe Hall
HS Pops Concert 8:00 PM @ HS Rowe Hall
Mar. 18
Harlem Wizards vs. Babylon Panthers 6-8 PM @ HS Gym
Mar. 22
ES Kindergarten Registration 6:00-8:00 PM @ ES Lobby
Mar. 27
BOE Work/Study Meeting 7:30 PM @ HS
Mar. 28-30 NYS ELA Assessment - Grades 3-8
Mar. 31
Third Marking Period Ends
Mar. 31-Apr. 2 All-School Musical @ HS Rowe Hall
(7 PM Fri & Sun) (2 PM Sat)
As we celebrated during the month of February, students
learned new vocabulary as the word of the day was always
used in a sentence. The PTA also held another successful
Scholastic Book Fair where students were able to select
new and exciting “reads”. Students and staff were
“caught” reading as roaming photographers secretly
snapped photos throughout the building. These photos
were highlighted on the lobby monitor. Also, enjoy the
5th Grade Broadcast Club’s interview with Mr. Korman at
https://vimeo.com/206507526 - It is awesome!
A special thank you to the staff and PTA for hosting an
amazing month of “celebration”. We all look forward to
another exciting year in 2018!
Students, keep up the great work and keep reading!
Have a good weekend,
Steve Goldberg
“Coffee with the Superintendent”
Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
7:00-8:00 PM
Jr/Sr High School Library
BMGS News...
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The Harry Chapin Practice-A-Thon— Turning Music 2 Meals for the Hungry—Students across New York
State are invited to take part in this event. All proceeds go to local food banks. Our regional food bank is
Long Island Cares, Inc. What a great way to strengthen students’ practice habits and encourage empathy in
their community! See the attached Parent Letter and Donation Form fliers for details.
STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD SEE THEIR MUSIC TEACHER FOR THE FULL PACKET.
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Remember to participate in Senator Boyle’s Earth Day “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” Poster contest. The
deadline for submissions is March 24th. See the attached fliers for details.
A Note From The Health Office …
Just a reminder— Now that we are back from the mid-winter break, it’s a good
time to be on the alert for Head Lice. Please continue to be mindful and check
you child regularly.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Health Office at 631-893-7987.
SEPTA NEWS …
Septa has joined with World’s Finest Chocolate to run their 2017 Fundraiser. The profits
from the sale go directly back to SEPTA and fund their budget. See the attached Parent
Letter, Continental Collection Brochure and Order Form for exact details. With delivery
scheduled for April 7th, chocolates make great Passover and Easter gifts and will generate
the money for SEPTA’s needs .
PTA NEWS ...
Visit the homepage of our website at www.babylonpta.org often
for events, dates, registrations and other valuable information.
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Harlem Wizards - Save the Date: 03/18/17, from 6-8 pm at the High
School East Gym. Tickets are now available at $15/seat. You can
purchase them from the School Store at www.BabylonPTA.org.
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Grade School Science Fair— All entries are due March 14th by 8:30 AM
in the BMGS gym. Judging takes place between 9:00AM and 2:00PM.
Exhibition Night for family and friends will be from 7:00PM — 8:30 PM
that same day. Good luck to all the participants.
Other News…..
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SCOPE—See the attached flier for this before and after school program’s Open House date and
registration information for the 2017-2018 school year.
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The Babylon Lions Club will be hosting their 49th Annual Pancake Breakfast at the GRADE SCHOOL
this Sunday, March 5th. What a great way to spend some family time! Have breakfast together!
All proceeds go to local charities. See attached flier for details.
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Check out the March and April “Happenings” at the Babylon Public Library. See attached fliers for
details.