Welcome to I.S. 281

Joseph B. Cavallaro

“The Caring School”

IS 281 is an “A” School!

Our Mission Statement is:

““We supply every child with the We supply every child with the support to grow intellectually, support to grow intellectually, physically, socially, and physically, socially, and emotionally into a emotionally into a contributing member of contributing member of society.”society.”

Administration at Cavallaro

Mr. Stephen Rosenblum

Principal

Administration at Cavallaro

Mr. Mark Hayden

7th Grade AP

Ms. Maria Delfini

APO

Mr. Kevin Adelson

8th Grade AP

Ms. Maureen Scully6th Grade AP

Deans of Cavallaro

Mr. Eric Hall

7th Grade Dean

Ms. Lisa Wakie

8th Grade Dean

Mr. Brian Somerville

6th Grade Dean

Mrs. Kathy Fariello

Parent Coordinator

(718) 996-6706

Parent Teacher Association

PTA President

The Student Handbook / Planner

• Policies and Procedures

• Calendar• Homework• Assignments• Parental Outreach• S.M.A.R.T. Goals

School Dress CodeClean, black pants

Knee-length shorts/skirt

White shirt/ blouse

Black or white sweatshirts allowed during winter

Cavallaro Scholar’s Academy

Accelerated Honors Program

Academy – Earth Science and Integrated Algebra Regents in Grade 8

Placement based on State Math and Reading Scores, as well as overall academic performance in prior school year.

Talent AreasArtArt

Creative WritingCreative Writing

DanceDance

Instrumental MusicInstrumental Music

JournalismJournalism

MediaMedia

Space ScienceSpace Science

Vocal MusicVocal Music

iTeach iLearn: Tablet Initiative

•Technology is incorporated into every subject area.

•All classrooms are equipped with SMART Board Technology

• Every student receives their own laptop

Science Labs

•Students learn about Science through hands-on experiments and inquiries• State of the Art Science Labs

LIBRARY

• Our Library circulated 24,000 books last year and our catalog is now online at library.nycenet.edu

School Based Support Team

Extended Day Program

Academic EnrichmentAcademic Enrichment

Homework HelpHomework Help

Extended Day ArtsExtended Day Arts

After School Activities

NIA –Neighborhood Improvement Association

Students participate in a variety of activities such as homework help, community

service, sports and recreation, arts and crafts and field trips!

CHAMPS – Cooperative Healthy Active Motivated Positive Students

The C.H.A.M.P.S. program promotes health-related fitness and sports skills

that can be maintained long after school days are over.

POS School Lunch System

Every student at IS 281 has been assigned a Personal Identification Number – PINLunch Categories

•A – 0•B - .25 cents•C - $1.50

2 Funding Methods•In school kiosks•www.mylunchmoney.com

Events @ Cavallaro

Ezra Jack Keats Book Ezra Jack Keats Book Writing ContestWriting Contest

Grade / Class TripsGrade / Class Trips

Pennies for PatientsPennies for Patients

School DancesSchool Dances

Spelling BeeSpelling Bee

Student Award NightStudent Award Night

Winter/Spring Festival of Winter/Spring Festival of the Artsthe Arts

Many other FundraisersMany other Fundraisers

Cavallaro’s Websitewww.is281.com

Welcome Class of 2015