Partner with 217 staff on Monday mornings from 7:55am - 8:20am to support your child
academically, behaviorally and socially/emotionally. Come learn about the Common Core
Standards, strategies your child is learning in school, games that provide practice and reinforcement,
PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports), and so much more.
All teachers will be hosting two workshops throughout the school year for your to attend. Series 1
(September-December) will begin on Monday, September 29th, 7:55-8:20am with a workshop for
Pre-K-8 Grade families on "Bullying vs Conflict" presented by 217 Dean Ms. Sanchez and Guidance
Counselor Mr. Gerwin. We hope to see you there!
2014/15 PS/IS 217 Parent/Guardian Workshop Series 1
Dates
Presenters
September 29
Ms. Sanchez/Mr.Gerwin
Mr. Hirsch
October 6
Mr. Luce
Ms. Lopez
Ms. Ditaranto, Ms.
Papraniku
Mr. Ulmann
October 20
Mr. Solow
October 27
November 3
Ms. Cantor, Ms. Shuster,
Ms. Rubenstein
Ms. Afordorcei
Mr. Zappala and Ms.
O’Connor
Ms. Gordon
Topic
Bullying vs. Conflict
Helping Your Students at Home
with English
Fitness Gram
Handwriting and Fine Motor
Skills
Common Core Math: Addition
and Subtraction Strategies
Lesson Study with Helpful Hints
on How Your Child Can Succeed
in Social Studies
Proper Ways to Practice Your
Instrument at Home and at
School
Math Games to Help Support
Students Number Sense
Reading Strategies for the
Beginning Reader
Math Performance Tasks and
Alignment to CCLS
Establishing Reading Routines at
Home
Audience
Pre-K – 8
K-8
K-8
K-8
Grade 2
Grades 6, 7, 8
Grade 3
Grades 1 & 2
Grades 2 & 3
Grade 3
Grades 6, 7, 8
Mrs. Ciravolo and Ms. Ho
November 10
November 17
November 24
December 1
December 8
Ms. Harrison
Mrs. Consiglio and Mrs.
Thompson
Mrs. Pavone and Ms. Disla
Ms. Sorokus
Ms. Block
Mrs. Rosensweig, Mrs.
Kaplan, Mrs. Sterry, Mrs.
Shappee, Ms. Willmen,
Ms. Pervez
Ms. Huang
Ms. Howard and Mrs.
Zucknovich
Ms. Saunders
Ms. Lindman
Ms. Pershes
Advanced Reading Levels and
Skills
Using Reading Strategies to
Identify Central Idea
Reading Strategies and Games
at Home
Homework Help in Math
Math Study Skills
Speech/Articulation
ELA Common Core Standards
and Beginning Reading
Strategies
Grades 4 & 5
Long Term Science Investigation
Resources and Support
Supporting Your Child in Reading
and Writing Informational Text
Reading Strategies to Improve
Comprehension
Early Literacy Standards
Reading in Science and Test
Preparation
Grades 6, 7, 8
Grades 6, 7, 8
Grades K & 1
Grades 4 & 5
Grades 6, 7, 8
Grades K-3
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grades 5-8
Pre-K - 8
Grade 4