1. We are learning today to be the problem solvers of tomorrow!

2. APRIL National Poetry Month Keep America Beautiful Month National Mathematics Education Month Jazz Appreciation Month

3. Week of April 1-7, 2012 April 1- –April Fool’s Day –One Cent Day April 2- –Children’s Book Day April 3- –Kindergarten and Grade 1 Field Trip – Central Park Zoo April 4- –PTA Executive Meeting @ 9:15 am

4. April 5- STEMulating Your Mind Celebration! 12:00- 2:00 pm Week of April 1-7, 2012 All parents are encouraged to attend this celebration to see the amazing projects your children have created!

5. Week of April 6-15, 2012 School’s Out for Spring Break!!!! Friday, April 6- Sunday, April 15 Students return to school Monday, April 16 @ 8:30 am

6. Week of April 16-21, 2012 NYS ELA Exams for Grades 3-5 Tues. April 17 Wed. April 18 Thurs. April 19 All students should get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time!

7. Week of April 16-21, 2012 Wednesday, April 18 PTA Meeting @ 9:00 in the Auditorium All parents are welcome and encouraged to attend! Field Trips for Grades K-2 –K and Gr. 1- Botanical Gardens –Gr. 2- Central Park- Urban Rangers

8. Friday, April 20, 2012 Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, 2012. Celebrate with us on Friday, April 20 @ Morningside Park Stay tuned for more information!

9. Week of April 23-27, 2012 NYS Math Exams for Grades 3-5 Wed. April 25 Thurs. April 26 Fri. April 27 All students should get a good night’s rest, eat a healthy breakfast, and get to school on time!

10. Week of April 23-27, 2012 Thursday, April 26, 2012 Poem in Your Pocket Day! Celebrate National Poetry Month on this day by selecting a poem you love. Put it in your pocket and share it with co-workers, family, and friends. Help your child find a favorite poem to bring to school and share with their teachers and classmates!

11. Why the STEM Institute of Manhattan ? The educators at the STEM Institute utilize an interdisciplinary approach that challenges our students to solve problems while promoting creativity and collaboration through project-based, real-world learning units.

12. Parents choose the STEM Institute Small class sizes Experienced, highly qualified educators State-of-the-art Technology Lab with laptops stations and Smart-boards in every classroom The only elementary school with an Engineering Lab and full-time engineering program Early access to the STEM pipeline leads to greater future success

13. STEM Education STEM-related jobs are a gateway to many career choices. STEM occupations are among the highest paying careers in the US and the world. STEM education gives students a chance to earn more during their careers.

14. Future Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians!