A Reflection From the Principal's Desk

November is one of my favorite months of the year. The temperature is finally cold in the morning and beautiful during the day with the fall colors in full swing.  November brings celebrations that are focused on family and gratitude. We have much to be grateful for here at Pablo Casals Middle School 181. I am grateful to work with such an exceptional staff.  Our custodians,  paraprofessionals, school aides, office staff, kitchen staff and teachers create a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students every day.  I am also grateful for our supportive families and school community, including our dedicated  Parents Association, to which I say thank you for all that you do to make Pablo Casals Middle School 181 a wonderful place to be. Last but not least, I am super thankful to have such amazing students whose smiling faces and bright personalities challenge all of us to become better people. 
    That being said, I would like to give a huge thank you for everyone who supported our Annual Breast Cancer Walk at Bay Plaza.  I would also like to give a huge shout out to the students and staff who participated in our Breast Cancer Awareness Day by wearing pink as well as to our staff, students and their families that helped us to raise money for cancer research.  
   It is hard to believe we are already a quarter of the way through the school year. Report cards for Marking Period 1 will go home with students on Monday, November 10th with virtual parent teacher conferences occurring on November 13th.  The conferences are an opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss academic and social growth.  We will be dismissing children at 10:50 a.m. on the day of the parent-teacher conference. 
   November Events:  
     11/5 - Grade 8 Picture Day
     11/10 - Grade 6 and 7 Picture Day/ Report Card Distribution 
     11/12 Grade 8 Specialized HS Exam 
     11/13 - Parent Teacher Conferences 
     11/20 - Rep Your Country Day
     11/25 - Special Education Parent Meeting 
​     11/26 - Token Exchange #2 
 With the season of gratitude and giving upon us, please help us support those in need by donating non-perishable food items through November 21st.  On behalf of the M.S. 181 Staff, I would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.  

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​How Can I Check My Child's Progress at MS 181?

Google Classroom
This gives you access to your child's assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also contact your child's teacher directly from the site. In addition, every teacher posts up their unit expectations, extra help pages and daily homework assignments.

NYC Schools Account/DOE Gradebook
https://schoolsaccount.nyc/
This website gives you access to the following:
  • See your child's grades, test scores and more in My Student
  • Take classes in Parent University
  • Access forms for your child
  • Reset your child's DOE account password
  • Access Support Hub
Students receive a letter yearly with their access code. 
You can also get your child's code by speaking to
​our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Regina Stevens.

Guidance
www.181guidance.weebly.com
​For information on the High School process and links to sites for help with a variety of middle school issues.

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