QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY
New York City Department of
Education
District 25
A Partner of the
www.qc.cuny.edu/QSI
(718)-380-6929
February
28, 2008
Dear
Parents,
A few items of interest:
As of this past Monday, we have a
new gym floor, thanks to the efforts of Ms. Jackie Cohen, Director of the
Beacon Program. The Physical Education
classes will now be held in the gym, instead of outside in the yard. Please make sure that your child wears
sneakers on the appropriate days. Some 6th
and 7th graders are studying Healthy Living, the mandated middle
school health class instead of Physical Education.
Sadly, our 7th grade
social studies teacher, Ms. Grace, has had to take a medical leave of absence,
for a non-contagious illness. She will
not return for the rest of the semester.
We are interviewing candidates to take her position now. In the meantime, classes 7Q and 7I will
receive an additional Math class, with materials provided by Ms. Francipane,
until our new teacher arrives. 7S will
continue to work with Mr. Kim, a very talented student teacher. Mr. Dimonte and Ms. Ophals, both licensed Social Studies
teachers, will continue to supervise Mr. Kim.
THE
BUDGET CUT
The 1.75% budget cut reduced our
school’s budget by more than $24,000.
Because of the cut we have made the following changes:
The extended school day now ends at
3:45, 10 minutes earlier.
Beginning on March 17, the number of
teachers available for tutoring during the morning Achievement Team at 8:10
will be reduced.
We have limited money for supplies
and books this year. In some cases we
may be asking you to purchase some paperback books for your child, such as
plays or review books. Of course, if you
need help with this just give me a call.
I am very concerned about our budget for
the coming year. We expect a cut of 5%.
This will have a profound impact on our school. Naturally, all of us will continue to do our
very best to provide the best possible Early College education but we will need
your help with contacting the mayor and local politicians about restoring the
cut, your help with providing some supplies and your help making the most of
the limited tutoring before and after school.
The PTA is distributing a flyer today about how parents can have a
voice. Perhaps you want to join the
rally at City Hall on March 19?
Finally, on a positive note, thanks
to Dr. Lila Swell and Ms. Jillian Crosby of
Ms.
Ophals