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BOOK OF THE MONTH (Read Alouds)

  • Invisible Boy This inspiring story reminds us to think about the"invisible" students among us.

    September Book of the Month (click title for read aloud)

      Invisible Boy 

    This inspiring story reminds us to think about the"invisible" students among us.

  • Title: When Things Aren’t Going Right, GO LEFT Author: Marc Colagiovanni Synopsis: This beautiful picture book is a treasure for all ages that encourages readers to acknowledge their worries and fears and offers a healthy way to manage them. One day, nothing in a child’s life seemed to be going right. So, the child decided to go left, and left their worries on the ground and walked away. Then they left their doubts, their frustrations, and other feelings of anxiety right on the ground and walked away to try something they hadn’t succeeded at before. When they return to their doubts and worries, they see that the load is much smaller and more manageable than before.

    October Book of the Month:

    Title: When Things Aren’t Going Right, GO LEFT Author: Marc Colagiovanni

    Synopsis:
    This beautiful picture book is a treasure for all ages that encourages readers to acknowledge their worries and fears and offers a healthy way to manage them.
    One day, nothing in a child’s life seemed to be going right. So, the child decided to go left, and left their worries on the ground and walked away. Then they left their doubts, their frustrations, and other feelings of anxiety right on the ground and walked away to try something they hadn’t succeeded at before. When they return to their doubts and worries, they see that the load is much smaller and more manageable than before.

  • Growing up in the ocean, Kelp has always assumed that he was a narwhal like the rest of his family. Sure, he’s always been a bit dierent - his tusks aren't as long, he’s not as good a swimmer, and he really doesn’t enjoy the cuisine. One night, an extra strong current sweeps Kelp to the surface, where he spots a mysterious creature that looks just like him! Kelp discovers that he and the creature are actually unicorns. The revelation leaves him torn: is he a Land Narwhal or a Sea Unicorn? But perhaps, if Kelp is clever, he may find a way to have the best of both worlds.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxD93LLonDU

    Title: Not Quite NARWHAL Author: Jessie Sima
    Audiobook: Not Quite NARWHAL

  • This heartfelt celebration of love follows Poppy and Little One as they discuss all the things they need in life like a really good pillow or a roof over their heads – but most important of all, love. Despite the challenges they face as a storm sweeps away their home, this duo never loses their optimism because in the end they know that all they truly need is love ..... and each other. This tender, wholly original tale of all the ways we express and share love, from our most celebrated, best selling creator, Peter H. Reynolds, is a needed comfort and a new classic that will offer reassurance to readers of every age.

    Title: All We Need Is Love and a really soft pillow ! Author: Peter H. Reynolds and

    his son Henry Rocket Reynolds

    Audiobook : https://youtu.be/hU_KLAlftJQ

  • February Book of the Month, Something Someday Synapsis :Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to fix. BUT, somehow, we all have the power to make a difference. With a little faith, and maybe the help of a friend, together we can find beauty and create change. Something, Someday, shares the poetic story of a little boy who observes litter and trash impacting the quality and appearance of his community. Even though he’s discouraged from solving the problem, because it’s too big to fix, he decides to make a change.

    Month: February 2024

    Read Aloud: Something Someday

    Title: Something, Someday
    Author:  Amanda Gorman

    Illustrated by: Christian Robinson

     

     

     

  • The Magical Yet” is a story about a child who crashes and damages their new bicycle on a dark and rainy day while attempting a wheelie. The child decides this setback is a failure and vows never to ride her bike again, planning to walk forever! The story teaches that everyone is born with a Yet, which is magical and helps us grow in various ways.

    The Magical Yet read aloud

    Month: March   Title: The Magical Yet 

    Words by: Angela DiTerlizzi 

    Art by:Lorena Alvarez

    The Magical Yet” is a story about a child who crashes and damages their new bicycle on a dark and rainy day while attempting a wheelie. The child decides this setback is a failure and vows never to ride her bike again, planning to walk forever! The story teaches that everyone is born with a Yet, which is magical and helps us grow in various ways.

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Margaret Mirando, Principal

  • Margaret Mirando, Principal of PS 71

A Message From the Principal

Dear PS/MS 71 Families: 

Welcome back to the 2023-2024 school year! Our school year is off to a great start.  I am looking forward to another exciting, inspiring, and successful school year. As you know, it takes a collaborative effort to ensure that all goes smoothly and successfully on opening school day and throughout the school year. Our entire school community will work together to ensure that all students receive high quality instruction by implementing a strong curriculum in a safe and supportive learning environment. We will continue to engage students in rich, rigorous, and relevant educational experiences and provide daily opportunities for students to practice, develop, and enhance their skills as readers, writers, mathematicians, historians, and scientists. 

At PS/MS 71 we recognize the integral role you play in your child’s academic success and value your partnership. As we continue to build upon our successes, we will continue to increase parent engagement opportunities and foster a positive home school connection. With your active involvement and support, I am confident that Every Child, in Every Classroom , Every Day, will have a positive and successful school experience. 

Thank you for being true partners in your child's educational success.

With love & gratitude, 

Mrs. Mirando

 

 

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- For student birthday celebrations, only goodie bags with pencils, erasers, small toys are acceptable. There is no food allowed due to allergies. 

-School Arrival / Dismissal Times:

Grades K - 3:  8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.               

Grades 4 - 8 :  8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.   

 

 

 

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