A Message from the PTA
Attention: CASTLE Parents
You are invited to attend a Parent Workshop and the 2013-14 PTA Nominations
Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.
Light Refreshments will be provided

Thursday, May 23, 2013
CASTLE M.S. Annual Spring Concert
performances at 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.

8th Grade End of Year Exams
The following test dates are for 8th grade students. To help prepare your child for these exams, please be sure your child arrives to school on time. Studies show, that getting proper rest and a nutritious breakfast can help students focus during exams.
8th Grade:
Science Performance Exam: May 22, 2013 - May 30, 2013
Science Written Exam: June 3, 2013
Living Environment Regents Exam: June 11, 2013
Integrated Algebra Regents Exam: June 12, 2013

Attention 8th Grade Parents
Senior Activities
Senior Dues Payment Dates:
1st payment - Week of Dec. 17th
2nd payment - Week of Jan. 21, 2013
3rd payment - Week of Feb. 25, 2013
Last Day for Senior Dues payment - April 26, 2013
Cap and Gown Measurements
Dec. 20, 2012
Graduation Ring Measurements
Feb. 5, 2013 - during lunch
End of Year Senior Activities
June 18- Six Flags
June 20- Prom
June 25 - Graduation
For more graduation information, please see Ms. Stern
School Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. Fridays
Breakfast Program:
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Extended Day Clinics:
ALL CASTLE students' daily Academic Schedules will be
incorporated with ELA & MATH Clinics
School Shirts:
MUST be worn 4 days a week, Gym shirts MUST be worn on gym days
CASTLE students who do not wear their CASTLE shirts will be given a non-negotiable lunch detention.
CASTLE Polo Shirts:
Can be purchased at CASTLE M.S., - See Mr. Zager, Asst. Principal
PTA Monthly Meetings:
Every third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

CASTLE M.S. 345
C.H.A.M.P.S. Program
Mon. - Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Students must have their CASTLE school shirts upon entering the gym
A Letter from NYC Office of School Health
Attached is a letter from the NYC Dept. of Ed.
School Chancellor explaining the H1N1 Flu
This letter has been uploaded in three languages
and posted in our "School Resources"
0520_Letter from Chancellor_Eng..pdf
Update from the Chancellor of NYC
Attached are two notices regarding the H1N1 Flu
from the Chancellor to Parents
Please see our "School Resources"
0526_parent letter.pdf
Welcome CASTLE's PARENTS to e-chalk!
Attached is the PTA's welcome letter
Best, K. Ramos
PTA dues letter.doc
Together we Aspire, Together we Achieve