Daily Announcements

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
 

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 23
Spring Concert - performances at 10a.m. & 6p.m.
Monday, May 27
Memorial Day - School Closed
Thursday, June 6
No School for Students - Chancellors Prof. Dev. Day
Monday, June 10
Clerical Half-Day - Dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday, June 18
Senior Trip

Weather

Today, 5/23/2013
High: 78 Low: 67
Slight chance thunderstorms
24% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/24/2013
High: 70 Low: 61
Rain showers
84% chance of precipitation.