2008 PS 39 Scaffolding News from the Principal

The building looks quite imposing with all of the scaffolding but that's a good sign believe it or not. The safety precautions on the window replacement project are quite strict both structurally and environmentally. So far the work is progressing right according to schedule which is rare in the DOE but the various construction teams have been meeting regularly and following up to ensure that the timeline is being closely followed. The asbestos removal work that we all predicted would have to be done in a building as old as ours began last weekend and will be completed this week and this weekend. Teams are working almost around the clock to make sure that the asbestos work is done before some staff returns on the 25^thof August 2008..

When meeting with the various project managers I insisted that the 8^th St. side of the building be completed first so that we would have access to the yard as quickly as possible. The projects are usually completed floor by floor so this was an unusual request. The contractors agreed to do so, thankfully, so the scaffolding in the yard will be the first to come down. They are anticipating it coming down in that area during the first week of October. This will mean that the month of September will be a little challenging but we're only looking at xx school days so that's not terrible considering the alternatives.

We'll line up the lower grades in Camp Friendship until the 8^th street scaffolding comes down and we'll explore the possibility of students having some extra time at CF in September while they're unable to have recess in the yard. The remaining work in the building will take place in the evenings after 6:00 p.m. and on weekends so the students and staff won't be inconvenienced during the day. They are hoping to wrap up the entire project in December at the latest. Hopefully if all goes according to plans we'll have all of the scaffolding down long before the spring.

I'm very encouraged by the progress to date and the cleanliness of the project. It will be great to have less asbestos in the building and better insulation in the winter when the project is completed so we all need to keep our eyes on the prize as we soldier on.

Principal Anita De Paz

2008-2009 School Supply All Grades List

August 19, 2008

Hello PS 39 Families,

This year, the Parent Association is happy to offer your child's school supplies for purchase for one flat price.

The supplies, including supplies for both classroom and personal use, will be given directly to your child's teacher.

If you would like to reserve your order, please send the following
form or info to lesliklainberg@ orchardfilms. com or fax to 718.923.1959.

Please have a check or money order ONLY – NO CASH –
made out to PS 39 Parent Association. You can either send it into school in a sealed envelope with this form with your child or give it to a PA representative. We will be out during the first days of school to accept payments and take any additional orders.
THE LAST DAY TO PLACE ORDERS
IS FRIDAY, SEPT. 5Th.

Thanks.
Lesli Klainberg, School Supplies Parent Coordinator
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PRICE LIST QUANTITY

Kindergarten $50 _______Total = __________
1st Grade $40 _________ Total = __________
2nd Grade $75 _________ Total = __________
3rd Grade $50 _________ Total = __________
4th Grade $65 _________ Total = __________
5th Grade $75 _________ Total = __________

Child's Name: ____________ _________ Class: _________

Child's Name: ____________ _________ Class: _________

Parent/Guardian; ____________ _________ _________ _____

Contact Phone and/or e-mail: ____________ _________ _________

KINDERGARTEN SUPPLY LIST 2008/2009

1 ream of white copy paper
2 boxes of black pens
2 boxes pencils
2 Crayola Washable Markers – thin
2 Crayola Washable Markers
1 Crayola Colored Pencils
1 box of 24 Crayola crayons
4 large glue sticks
1-4oz. Elmer's Glue
Fiskars scissors
2 rolls of paper towel
2 boxes of tissues
2 packages of baby wipes
1 box gallon size zip lock bags
1 box quart size zip lock bags

First Grade Supply List 2008/2009

To share with the class:
1 box of 24 crayons (Crayola)
1 box of thin markers (Crayola)
1 box of broad markers (Crayola
3 boxes of pencils -16 Ticonderoga or Dixon
4 large roll up glue sticks. White glue please.
1 ream of white copy paper
1 box of Ziploc one gallon bags
1 box of Ziploc sandwich bags
1 LARGE box of facial tissues
1 large roll of paper towels
1 container of baby wipes

The following supplies will be for your child's use only.
4 black hard covered marble notebooks, 100 pages, wide rule.

Second Grade Supply List 2008/2009

1 box of Crayola wide markers
1 box of Crayola colored pencils
4 boxes of Dioxon Ticonderoga #2 pencils
1 box of blue pens
1 box of black pens
6 large glue sticks (plain, no colored, liquid, or gel glue)
2 pink erasers
3 packs of lined post its
2 reams of Xerox or staples copy paper
2 boxes of gallon sized freezer bags
2 boxes of baby wipes
1 roll of paper towels
1 bottle of waterless hand sanitizer
2 boxes of tissues
5 mead marble notebooks (1 grn, 1 red, 1 blue, 2 blk)
4 pocket folders
1 plastic large envelope

3RD GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2008/2009

1 gluestick
7 large hard-covered, marble notebooks
1 box of tissues
1 roll of paper towels
1 package of Ticonderoga #2 pencils
1 small bottle of white glue
1 box of large gluesticks (6)
2 reams of white copy paper
2 yellow legal pads
2 white letter-sized pads
1 pack of Post-It notes (3-6 pads)

PLUS CONTRIBUTION TOWARD WISH LIST ITEMS
3 class packs of Crayola crayons
3 class packs of Crayola thin markers
Crayola thick markers
3 class packs of Crayola colored pencils
3 reams of 12"x18"white drawing paper

4TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2008/2009

ALL
7 hard cover, marble notebooks
2 pocket folders (green, red)
1 soft pencil case
2 red erasers
1 small pencil sharpener

BOYS
2 8 1/2 X 11"white copy paper (ream)
2 #2 Pencils (Ticonderoga or Dixon) - Box of 12
2 Crayola Washable Marker - Thick
3 Glue Sticks - white (large)
2 Paper Towel (roll)
2 Tissues (box)
1 box Zip lock bags – 25 bags – quart size
1 dry erase markers (box)
2 loose-leaf paper (pack)
7 Marble Notebooks (100 pages - wide) - Black
1 pencil case (soft)
2 Pocket folders green and red (one each)
Erasers
2 red
1 pencil erasers (pack)
1 small pencil sharpener
2 yellow legal pads - 12 per pk

GIRLS
2 8 1/2 X 11"white copy paper (ream)
Pens (box of 12) Black
Crayola Washable Markers - Thin
Glue Sticks - white (large)
2 Paper Towel (roll)
2 Tissues (box)
1 box Zip lock bags – 25 bags – quart size
1 dry erase markers (box)
2 loose-leaf paper (pack)
7 Marble Notebooks (100 pages - wide) - Black
1 pencil case (soft)
2 Pocket folders green and red (one each)
Erasers
2 red
1 pencil erasers (pack)
3 Glue Sticks - white (large)
1 small pencil sharpener
2 yellow legal pads - 12 per pk

5TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2008/2009

8 large hard covered, marble notebooks
6 folders
1 package of loose leaf notebook paper
A small box or pencil case for storing pens, pencils etc.
1 package of blue or black pens
1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
1 package of dry erase pens
2 reams of white copy paper
1 package of highlighters
1 box of Crayola crayons
2 pairs of scissors
1 pack of thin crayola markers
24 pack of # 2 pencils
1 pack of thick crayola markers
6 large glue sticks
1 pack of crayola colored pencils
2 boxes of tissue
1 pack of yellow legal pads
2 bottles of hand sanitizer
2 packs of loose leaf paper
2 rolls of paper towels
1 pack of post-it notes
1 package of index cards