Intermediate School 230 Q

73-10 34 Avenue
Jackson Heights, New York 1I372

Sharon Terry, Principal

Bibi Rahamatulla, Assistant Principal Donna Vitale, Assistant Principal
Izett Thomas, Assistant Principal Enrioue Salazar. Parent Coordinator Ronald Zirin, Assistant Principal

October 12,2010 3r\

Dear Parents/Guardians of Grade Eieht Students:
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Many exciting events and milestones will take place next spring as our senior ciass prepares for
graduation and high school. At this time, we would like to inform you of the following activities, and
related information.

All graduating seniors are resporlsible to pay Senior Dues. Payment of senior dues submitted by
December 10, 2010 is $120, and includes a discount given by contracted vendors for early payment,
Seniors submitting payment after December 10 will be required to pay the full cost of $135.

Senior Dues will be collected each day, beginning Mondav. October 25. 2010 throueh Fridav
December 10. 2010. Senior Dues will be collected during AM homeroom by the senior activities
coordinators, Ms. McManus and Ms. Gonzalez. Payment may be made by check or money order. For
security, cash is not recommended. Your cancelled check or Money Order stub will serve as your receipt.
Senior Dues must be paid by each student regardless of participation in individual events, as the school is
charged in advance by each vendor according to the total number ofeighth grade students.

Senior Dues provides:

Senior Cap & Gown Photo Package (one 8" x 10," two 5" x 7," eight 2" x 3," one class photo)
Senior Yearbook (56 pages/full color)
Senior Prorn (hall rental, full catering, decoration, D.J./iights)
Senior Shirt
Rental of Kupfuerberg Center at Queens College (graduation ceremony and rehearsal)
Printing of diplomas, programs, tickets
Purchase (not rental) of cap, gown, 20 i 1 tassel and key ring
Senior Gift to school

Graduation will take place at the Kupfuerberg Center at Queens College in Flushing Queens, in late Jur-re
201 1 (exact date will be available at a later date).

Senior Prom will be held at Riccardo's by the Bridge in Astoria Queens, during an evening the week
before graduation.

Senior Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure will tentatively take place on Monday, June 20, 201 1. The trip
is optional, and the cost is in addition to Senior Dues.

Specific details regarding each event, as well as additional activities will be made available to all families
in a timely manner this spring.

Sincerely,

Assistant Principal

S. ferry, Principal
 C,reridos Padres/Personas a Cargo de Estudiantes de Grado Ocho:

Muchos eventos especiales e inolvidables tendr6n lugar en esta primavera al tiempo que
nuestros esfudiantes de octavo grado se preparan para su graduaci6n y la escuela
secundaria. En este momento me gustaria informarles de las siguientes actividades e
infonnacion rel evante.

Todos los estudiantes a graduarse son responsables de pagar la cuota de grado. La cuota
de grado que se pague antes del 10 de diciembre serd de $120, e incluye el descuento
dado por los vendedores conkatistas por cancelarse el pago en forma temprana. Los
estudiantes de octavo que paguen despuds del 10 de diciembre tendr6n que pagar el
costo total de $135.

La cuota de grado se recoger6 cada dia, empezando el lunes. 25. octubre del 2010
hasta el viernes 10 de diciembre del 2010. La cuota de grado se recoger6 durante el
homeroom por las coordinadoras de las actividades de grado, la seflorita McManus y la
sefforita GonzLlez. El pago lo pueden hacer con cheque o Moni- Orden. Para su seguridad
no se recomiendapagar en efectivo. Su cheque cancelado o el desprendible del Money-
Orden le servir6n como recibo de pago. La cuota de pago la deben pagar todos los
estudiantes sin importar su participaci6n en ias actividades individuales. Ya que la
escuela deber6 pagarle a cada vendedor con anticipaci6n deacuerdo al numero total de
estudiantes de octavo que se van a graduar.

La cuota de grado incluye:

El paquete de fotos con la toga y la capa (una de 8 por 10 pulgadas, dos de 5 por
7 pulgadas, ocho de 2 por 3 pulgadas y una foto de toda la clase)
El Libro de Grado (56 paginas a todo color)
El baile de Grado (Alquiler del Sa16n, Comida completa, Decoraci6n, Luces y la
Persona encargada de la mrisica.
La Camiseta de Grado
El alquiler del Centro Kupfuerberg en Queens Coilege (Ceremonia de Grado y
Practica)
Imprimir los diplomas, programas y entradas
Compra (no alquiler) de la capa, toga, borja del 20II y llavero
El regalo de los graduados para la escueia

La graduaci6n se llevara a cabo en el Centro Kupfuerberg en Queens College, Flushing,

al final dejunio del 201 1 (la fecha exacta se publicara en febrero).
El Baile de Grado ser6 en Ricardos by the Bridge en Astoria, Queens, en una noche la
semana antes de la graduaci6n.
EI Paseo de Grado a la Gran Aventura ser6 por ahora el lunes, 2A dejunio del 201 1. El
paseo es opcional, y el costo serf adicional a la cuota de grado.
Detalles especificos relacionados con cada evento, al igual que las actividades adicionales
estarfn disponibles a todas las familias a su debido tiempo en la pr6xima primavera.

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Telephone: (71 8) 335-7648
Bibi Rrhanatulla, Assistant Principal
Izett Thomas, Assistant Principal
Dear Parent/Guardian:
graduation at the end of the school year. We want all students to have a memorable and
sucaossful year. In order to accomplish this goal, all students must have a clear understanding of
the expectations, and increasing responsibilities required of eighth graders.
Senior Class Expectations, Consequences, and Responsibilities
Exnectations
GRADUATE!
Passall subject classes and NYS
exams to be promoted to High
School.
Be a responsible citizen!
Avoid detention and/or referrals
to the Dean or Guidance office for
disrespectful behavior, attitude or
non-compliance with school rules
and policies.
Do not be absent!
(Unless verified for legitimate
excuse, ex: hospitalization, death
in the family, court visits) Family
Vacations or extended Holidays
are not leeitimate excuses!
Do not be late lo school!
Avoid Suspensions
Annroved:
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lntermediate School 230 Q
73-10 34 Avenue
Jackson Heights, New York 11372
Sharon Terry, Principal
Enrique Sahzar, Prrent Coordinator
Conseouences if not met
You will not be allowed to go on the
senior trip, to the prom, or to
graduation.
You will be required to attend
Summer School and pass all classes
and NYS exams
You may not be allowed to attend the
senior trip and/or prom.
You will not be allowed to attend the
senior trip ifyou are absent 20 days
or more.
You will not be allowed to aftend the
senior trip ifyou are late 20 days or
more.
You will not be allowed to attend the
senior trip or prom ifyou are late 35
davs or more.
You may not be allowed to attend the
senior trip subject to a review by the
Discipline Committee.
You will not be allowed to attend the
senior trip and/or prom ifyou are
suspended two or more times subject
to a review by the Discipline
Committee.
You will not be allowed to attend the
senior trip and/or prom and/or
graduation ceremony if you have
received Superintendent's
suspensions subject to a review by the
Discipline Committee.
Principal
Fax: (718) 335-7513
Donna Yitale, Assistant Principal
Ronald Zirin, Assistitrt Principal
October 4.2}rc
Senior Responsibilities
Pass all classes @LA, Math, Science, Social Studies,
LOTE and State Exams by achieving Level 3 or
above!
Work Hard!
Study Hard!
Read Each day!
Be prepared each day!
Attend and complete all assignments during periorl 9
ifvoureceivedalora2.
Behave and represent yourself in a mature
manner!
Ifyou find anyone being disrespectful ofyou, seek a
dean or guidance counselor to resolve the issue.
Talk to someone before it becomes a bigger problem!
Come to school each day!
Keep track ofyour absences by looking at report
cards, asking your homeroom teacher, asking the
attendance personnel, asking your subject teacher and
noting h your agenda.
Arrive to school tly 7:55 AIVI each day!
Wake yourself up on time!
Keep track ofyour lateness by looking at report cards,
asking your homeroom teacher, asking the attendance
personnel, asking your subject teacher and noting in
your agenda.
Follow the Discipline Code of Belravior and make
smart decisions! See your teacher, dean, guidance
counselor or AP if you have a problem. Seek
Mediation to avoid confrontation-
l\z1r. R. Zinn,Assistant PrinciPal