Our mission is to provide every

student with the support to grow emotionally, intellectually, and

socially into a contributing member of society.

Boys and Girls

Early pick-up: students are not to be picked up after 2:00pm as this causes an interruption to the end of the school day. Please try to schedule all appointments for after school hours.

SCHOOL HOURS Monday – Friday 8:10am – 2:30pm

109-15 98th Street

Ozone Park, NY 11417-2113

Phone: 718.659.0471 Fax: 718.659.4594

www.heroesofms137.org

Your presence: at MS 137Q is welcome and appreciated. You are invited to visit both the Parent Coordinator and the Parent Association located in the Main Office or call 718-659-041 ext. 1204 to discuss any concerns that you may have regarding your child’s progress in our building.

Laura Mastrogiovanni, Principal

ATTITUDE Is a little thing that makes a big

difference.

AGENDA BOOKS: EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE

A HOMEWORK PLANNER THAT MUST BE USED DAILY FOR EACH SUBJECT AND

SIGNED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN EACH NIGHT.

Dress for Success

Academic Programs

Parent Participation

ARP Program: Students will be taking Regents Exams in math and science. Common Core State Standards: Please refer to this website for more information: http://wwwp12.nysed.gov/ciai/commom_core_standards AIS Programs: Co-teaching and push in/pull out programs used to successfully improve academic performance. Barrier-free school that services all special needs. Technology Program: Mobile Computer Labs, project-based, three full high tech classroom labs and smart boards. Arts Program: Band, art, Dance and chorus programs. Foreign Language: Students take Spanish in all grades.

Tops: Shirts: All-White shirts with a collar must be worn: All–White turtlenecks may also be worn. Tee shirts are not acceptable. No other colored shirt may be showing underneath the white shirt. Blouses: All-white with a collar and a sleeve must be worn. Blouses must cover midriff.

Bottoms: Pants: Black slacks, jeans, capris and gauchos can be worn. Leggings are not permitted. Breakaways or snap pants are not permitted. NO RIPPED PANTS. Footwear: Sneakers or shoes may be worn. No sandals or slippers. Socks must be worn. MS 137 GYM T-SHIRTS: are to be worn only as dress code on gym days. Gym dress code is a mandatory part of class preparation.

Blouses: All-White blouse or shirt with sleeves (not revealing and not above the midriff). No other colored shirt may be showing underneath the white shirt or blouse. Skirts: Black knee length skirt. If a skirt is worn, opaque tights or stockings must be worn. No mini-skirts are permitted. Pants: Black pants, including capris, gauchos and jeans. Leggings are not permitted. NO RIPPED PANTS. Footwear: Sneakers or shoes may be worn. No sandals. Socks must be worn.

Outerwear: School sweatshirts are available in Blue, Red and Black, or you may also wear All-White or All-Black sweaters, sweatshirts or vests (no logos) over an all-white top. All-White: means no company logo larger than two inches. For example, the Nike “swoosh” is acceptable; a company name written across the shirt or outerwear is not. A design on the back of the shirt is not acceptable. No Gloves, Scarves, Bandanas Or Hats Of Any Kind Are To Be Worn In The Building. Refer to chancellor’s regulation A655 uniform policy for further information.

According to ms 137 school policy: Cellular phones, and other Electronic devices are not permitted in the school building. These items are expensive and should be left at home. MS 137 is not responsible for their loss or theft. These items are also subject to confiscation and will only be returned to parents.

Student Government Organization: Students are elected to a decision making team. Trips and activities: Winter and spring dances, recreational events, grade trips, class trips and field day. C.H.A.M.P.S: Intramural sports Basketball: Boys and girls teams. Millennium Afterschool Program: Homework, sports, arts, robotics, dance, fitness.

You can purchase: collared shirts (boys and girls), gym t-shirts and sweatshirts with our school logo. Order online: www.smoothusa.com/ms137

No Liquid Containers and Bottles: due to the increased consumption of liquids in the school building and incidents resulting from their usage, any form of bottles or containers (i.e., soda bottles, water bottles) are prohibited.

MANDATORY DRESS CODE POLICY Dress Code Must Be Adhered to Everyday Unisex Dress Code

Extracurricular Activities

Electronic Devices