THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 318

101 WALTON STREET, BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11206

Phone  (718) 782-0589  /  Fax  (718) 384-7715  /  IS318.com

 

Principal                                                                                                                                        Assistant Principals

Fortunato V. Rubino                                                                                                   John Galvin              Zbigniew Makuch

                                                                                                                                Martha Misseri          Leander E. Windley

 

                                                                                                May 7, 2010

 

Dear Parents,

 

            In the last four years we have endured cuts to our budget that have had a direct effect on the programs that we offer before, during and after school.  Within the last 2 years, we have been cut 4.9 and 5.9 respectively.  We have addressed these cuts by reducing and cutting after-school and Saturday programs, raising class size, reducing and/or eliminating our mathematics and ELA split classes and reducing the funding to successful programs like Robotics and Future Cities, Marching Band and Chess.  These are the programs that set our school apart from other schools and are specifically designed to challenge and motivate our children while exposing them to new and creative ideas, talents and concepts.  We are, again, expecting a budget cut in excess of 5%.  This cut will further reduce the amount of funding that we can allocate to our special programs.  Most likely, many of the programs that have been reduced will now have to be eliminated.

 

            We have a school-wide candy sale and many of our teams sell candy to purchase their uniforms, referee fees and traveling fees.  In order to raise the amount of money needed to supplement our school allocation we have decided to do an I.S. 318 Walk-A-Thon.  We are hoping to get a donation from each family and for the students to get sponsors for their participation in this event.  The Walk-A-Thon with take place at I.S. 318 on Wednesday, June 2nd.  Students will participate throughout the day as a grade.  They will do their walking around the block of our school.  We will also have activities such as basketball, hockey, football and softball for them in the school yard adjacent to our school.  We are anticipating a hot day so we will have water and refreshments for our students as they participate.  This should be an excellent way for our students to show school spirit and to help save some of the programs that they really enjoy.

 

            I must thank you for all the cooperation you have given over the years.  We have one of the best parent groups when it comes to school spirit.  Throughout the year, I have always tried to keep you informed about issues and concerns that have an impact on the children who attend our school.  I appreciate the positive responses that you have given to these alerts and issues throughout the year.

 

            In about a week your child will receive the form for the Walk-A-Thon.  The sheet will have a family sponsoring section and a section for other sponsors.  It is easier to get a flat rate from the sponsor than to get a rate per mile.  Students and sponsors will be receiving certificates and thank you letters for their sponsors.  We are hoping for a very successful event on June 2nd.  If you have any questions please feel free to call.

 

                                                                                                Sincerely,

                                                                                    Fortuanto V. Rubino

                                                                                                Fortunato V. Rubino