Robert A. Van Wyck M.S. 217Q

Announcements & Upcoming Events

• Summer EBT Food Benefits

  The new Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) program will help low-income families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Each eligible child will get $120 in food benefits.

  Eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits on an EBT card. Families can use their Summer EBT food benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains, and dairy at authorized retail food stores, farmers markets, and anywhere else SNAP is accepted.

  Most children will be automatically eligible for Summer EBT and do not need to do anything to enroll. However, some children may need to apply. An online application will be available in July.

  Automatically Eligible:

  · The child received SNAP, Temporary Assistance, or Medicaid at any time in the 2023-24 school year, OR

  · The child has been determined eligible by their school for free/reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program during the 2023-24 school year.

  Must Apply:

  · The child is not automatically eligible, AND

  · The child attends a school that participates in the National School Lunch Program, AND

  · The household meets the income requirements for free/reduced-price school meals.

  Unused Summer EBT benefits expire and are removed from the EBT card in 122 days from the date they are issued. All unused benefits will expire after 122 days. Families should use their benefits soon after they are received.

  To learn more about Summer EBT, including when and how food benefits will be issued, and how to use them, visit otda.ny.gov/SummerEBT

  • Summer-EBT-Flyer.pdf
  • Summer-EBT-Flyer-Spanish.pdf

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• School Uniform

  UNIFORM POLICY

  Here at Middle School 217Q we have a student dress code policy. The dress code consists of a collared polo shirt (navy blue or grey) with our school logo, and either navy blue, black or khaki pants. Girls may choose to wear a navy blue or khaki skirt/skort.

  There are many benefits in having our students wear a uniform to school everyday:

  • Promotes a more effective learning environment
  • Fosters school unity and pride
  • Improves student performance
  • Fosters self-esteem
  • Eliminates label competition
  • Simplifies the dressing process in the morning
  • Teaches students appropriate dress and decorum in their “work” place
  • Help to improve student conduct and discipline

  Understanding all the benefits wearing a school uniform lends to our school environment any student who is out of uniform will receive a phone call home to inform the parent and may be subjected to stay for detention.

  Parents and students purchase the polo shirt fromNeedleheadsOpens in a new browser tab located at: 88-01 Myrtle Ave, Glendale, NY 11385 / Phone: (718) 850 - 4252.

  • Parents may also purchase the polo shirt from any available manufacturer; however, the school logo must be displayed.
  • No designer emblems are permitted on the polo shirt. Needleheads is the only store in our community that will embroider the polo shirt with the school logo.
  • For navy blue or khaki pants/skirt/skort parents may shop at any school uniform store.

  Cookies Department Store provides 10% discount for MS 217 Students. Cookies is located at 166-21 Jamaica Avenue, NY 11432.

   

  

   

   

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• FREE SUMMER MEALS at MS 217

  JUNE 27th through AUGUST 30TH

  • SummerFlyer2024Bangala(1).pdf
  • SummerFlyer2024English(1).pdf
  • SummerMealsFlyerSpanish(1).pdf

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• MS 217 Summer Newsletter from Margaret's Place

  • MS 217 Summer Newsletter 2024 1.pdf

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• REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

  Early registration will be on:
  AUGUST 26, 27 and 29

  TIME: 9 AM to 1PM

  If you are not available, registration will resume on the first day of school. 

  PLEASE CONTACT: aquinones5@schools.nyc.gov with any inquiries. 

  Thank you 

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• Grade 6 Orientation!

  Scan QR CODE to register on flier or click on link:

  LINK TO REGISTER FOR THE GRADE 6 ORIENTATION:

  GRADE 6 ORIENTATION LINK TO REGISTER

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• Parents/Guardians/Student: MS 217 School Uniform Policy

  RE: School Uniform Policy 

  As the weather is getting warmer, we would like to send this reminder of our school uniform policy.

  Here at Middle School 217Q we have a student dress code policy. The dress code consists of a collared polo shirt (navy blue or grey) with our school logo, and either Navy Blue, Black or Khaki pants.

  Girls may choose to wear a navy blue or khaki skirt/skort.

  There are many benefits in having our students wear a uniform to school every day:

  • Promotes a more effective learning environment
  • Fosters school unity and pride
  • Improves student performance
  • Fosters self-esteem
  • Eliminates label competition
  • Simplifies the dressing process in the morning
  • Teaches students appropriate dress and decorum in their “work” place
  • Help to improve student conduct and discipline

  Understanding all the benefits wearing a school uniform lends to our school environment any student who is out of uniform will receive a phone call home to inform the parent and may be subjected to stay for detention.

  Thank you 

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• Summer Reading List 2024

  Summer is almost here, and it's the perfect time to ignite your child's imagination through the magic of reading! 

   

  Encouraging your child to participate in summer reading not only keeps their minds sharp during the break but also fosters a lifelong love for learning.  Let them choose books that spark their curiosity and transport them to new realms of imagination. Whether it's thrilling comics, captivating mysteries, or fascinating non-fiction, there's something for every young reader. 

   

  We believe it is very important to let your child choose a book they find interesting.  If your child enjoys playing video games, choose a novel based on her favorite video game property.  If he enjoys shows like The Summer I Turned Pretty, read the novels in the series, or other books by the author, Jenny Han.  If your child enjoys watching anime or superhero movies, there are many manga and comics available to read.

   

  To help you get started, check out the latest summer reading list from the American Library Association. 

   

  Let this be the summer where stories come alive and memories are made in the pages of books. Happy reading!

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• MS 217 Unannounced Scanning Letter to Families

  • Unannouced Scanning Letter for Families(2).pdf

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• Parent Teacher Conference May 16

  Parent Teacher Conference will be held on May 16 from 6: 00 PM to 8:00 PM - REMOTE. 

   

  The conference will focus on "What to Expect Next Year" for each grade. 

   

  Wellness teachers will be sharing one link for their wellness class to families in advance of the May 16 Parent Teacher Conference. 

   

  Please note: If you wish to speak with your child's teacher about them individually, you may email them. This conference will not be an opportunity to speak to your child's teacher about their individual progress, but rather a time to discuss and get an idea of what to expect next school year.

  Teacher emails are available on our school website - www.ms217q.com

   

  Thank you and we look forward to seeing all Parents/Guardians on May 16th! 

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