GPS PARENT NEWS
November 2010
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Now that students are well into the 2nd Marking Period, the GPS staff members are aware of our members’ strengths and weaknesses. If our staff has not already met with your child, we will do so within the next week to offer any tutoring services that may be needed.
Students who have passed all classes on their report card will be receiving an Achievement Award from Mr. Gannon. Those students who failed more than 2 classes will be placed on a daily report. A daily report provides open communication between all teachers, parents and the GSP staff members. The daily includes notes from every teacher regarding classroom behavior, test scores and homework grades. A parent’s role in this process is to read the daily report, sign it and discuss any issues that may arise. The GPS staff will review the daily and monitor your child’s progress. A daily will help gear your child in the right direction for a positive freshmen year.
With the holidays approaching us, the GPS staff would like to wish our members and families a Happy Thanksgiving. To reward our students for their effort, GPS staff members will be delivering Turkey’s to each member’s home on Saturday, November 20th from 10AM – 2PM. If you do not reside on Staten Island, you may call us and arrange a time to pick up a turkey.
Just as a reminder, if your child has perfect attendance for a week, they will receive free breakfast catered by “John’s Deli” on Friday’s. Also, if they pass all classes on their report card, they will receive free movie tickets. Trips to basketball games and Dave and Busters are currently being planned (some trips may be limited to students with excellent attendance and grades).
Due to a high demand in Math (Integrated Algebra) tutoring, the GPS 9th period class is now providing students with four days of credit bearing math help per week instead of the usual two days. Starting Monday, November 15th: GPS Members with 9th period Math tutoring will be able to receive free tutoring in all other subject areas that are needed. For example, if your student needs Global tutoring, they will not go to their Math Elective class. However, to maintain the credit for the 9th period class they must go to Math Elective Monday – Thursday if no other tutoring is needed. We want to accommodate your child’s individual needs to the best of our ability.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us at: 718-815-8124.
Thank you,
Michael Candella
Program Director
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