Happy Mother's Day
by Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Where can I find love that never changes
Smiles that are true and always just the same,
Caring not how the fierce tempest rages,
Willing ever to shield my honored name?
This I find at home, only with Mother,
Who cares for me with patient tenderness;
She from every human pain would rather
Save me, and drink the dregs of bitterness.
If on life's way I happen to flounder,
My true thoughts should be of Mother dear,
She is the rock that ne'er rifts asunder,
The cry of her child, be it far or near.
This is love wonderful beyond compare;
It is God's choicest gift to mortal man;
You, who know Mother, in this thought must share,
For, she, of all, is Angel of your Clan.
My Mother is black, loveliest of all;
Yes, she is as pure as the new made morn;
Her song of glee is a clear rhythmic call
To these arms of love to which I was born.
I shall never forget you, sweet Mother,
Where'er in life I may happen to roam;
Thou shalt always be the Fairy Charmer
To turn my dearest thoughts to things at home.
Have a wonderful week!
Denean Stephens-Spellman
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration has begun. Kindergarten registration is not automatic. If you were awarded a seat in our kindergarten program and your child currently attends our pre-kindergarten program, you are still required to register for kindergarten. If you have questions or need support, please feel free to reach out to your Parent Coordinator, Tanisha Allen. Ms. Tanisha can be reached at (516) 519-3812 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Please note, our final Parent-Teacher Conference for the year will take place on May 23. This meeting is especially important if your child received a Promotion-in-Doubt letter in February. Please ensure that you meet with your child's teacher by May 23rd to discuss your child's progress towards promotion.
Juneteenth
We are gearing up for our 3rd Annual Juneteenth Festival. Like last year, this year's festival will end with a parade and performances by the children in the schoolyard. On June 14th we invite you to bring a chair and join us as we celebrate freedom.
- June 11: Langston Hughes School Culture Day Pageant - Students will dress in the colors of their culture and participate in a pageant
June 11: Juneteenth's Ancestral Eats - Families are invited to hear the history and taste the flavors of foods that are prepared in Africa and the diaspora
June 12: Juneteenth Community Spirit Awards - We will celebrate our families for their collaboration and support throughout the year
June 13: Juneteenth Film Festival and Red Carpet Reception - The Rising Star TV production class will walk the red carpet and screen the film they created this year
June 14: Juneteenth Parade - The parade will begin at approximately 10:30am.
Dates to Remember
May 13: SLT meeting 5:00pm
May 15: New York State Science Examination for grade 5
May 15: Virtual PTA meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm
May 20-24: Langston Hughes School Science Fair
May 23: Spring picture day
May 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences
May 23: Parent Night at the Science Fair
May 27: Memorial Day--schools closed
May 28: Scholastic Book Fair begins
June 3: Scholastic Book Fair ends
June 6 & 7: Schools closed for students only
June 10: Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony
June 11: Langston Hughes School Culture Day Pageant
June 11: Juneteenth's Ancestral Eats
June 12: Grades 2-4 Awards Ceremony
June 12: Juneteenth Community Spirit Awards at the PTA Meeting 6:30pm
June 13: Juneteenth Film Festival and Red Carpet Reception
June 14: Juneteenth Parade
June 17: Eid al-Adha--schools closed
June 18: Juneteenth Film Festival and student screening
June 19: Juneteenth observed--schools closed
June 20: Fifth grade promotional exercise (morning)
June 20: Senior Dance 5:30pm-8:00pm
June 20: Kindergarten promotional exercise (afternoon)
June 21: Fifth grade senior trip
June 22: The Rising Star Steel Band competes in the CLACC-C Steel Band Jamboree
June 24: Senior Yearbook Day/Field Day for grades 3-5
June 25: 3K/PK Stepping Up Ceremonies
June 26: Last day of school
July 2: Summer Rising begins