Dear Friends,

Norman and Elaine Brodsky and the CitiStorage staff certainly saved the day, as the Williamsburg Kite Festival hosted by P.S. 132 proved to be an absolutely amazing event. The gorgeous New York City Skyline was the backdrop for a myriad of high flying kites! Crafts, rides and fun bands entertained the children as a delicious BBQ and yummy desserts fed the hungry crowd.
From tent to tent, it was impressive to see the number of parents, staff members and community friends that volunteered their time on a Sunday afternoon for the school and the students.
Community support rang loud and clear as Assemblyman Joe Lentol greeted the crowd. Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz came to cheer on the school and Williamsburg community. Lincoln Restler, District Leader was there for the school community as well. The support of I.S. 318, brought tears to many eyes, as the I.S. 318 Marching Band lead by William Akim launched this spectacular event. Principal Fred Rubino and Assistant Principal John Galvin came to enjoy the day as well.
Smiles and laughter filled the CitiStorage space. Parents, children, students and neighborhood friends enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the waterfront. This year Williamsburg Kite Festival taught a great lesson; when the entire community pulls together, and supports one another, anything we dream of can be accomplished! Hats off to the The Brodskys, the CitiStorage Staff, The P.S. 132 Kite Festival Committee, The P.S. 132 PTA Executive Board and the dedicated professionals at P.S. 132.
Wishing everyone a safe, happy and fun filled summer. Spend much needed quality time with your children and your families. Remember, the first day of school is September 8, 2011! See you in September!!!!
Educationally Yours!
Ms. Lubeck

A Note From....

Dear Friends,

A few very lucky students were invited to attend An Evening with Bent on Learning -Sponsored by Alice & Olivia. This amazing event celebrated Bent on Learning's 10th Anniversary and honored Gwyneth Paltrow and Russell Simmons. Our young yoga enthusiasts participated in a yoga presentation and had the opportunity to meet some very special people. Yoga has been one of the backbones of the enrichment program at P.S. 132 for five years. The gift of relaxation and meditation we all receive from the Bent on Learning program has been invaluable. A great big thank you to our friends at Bent on Learning for always remembering P.S. 132. Our partnership with you assists our students and staff to continue to grow in mind, body and soul.

Please read the exciting article written by Amanda Gordon. https://owa2003.nycboe.net/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-06-16/scene-last-night-paltrow-avery-jessica-seinfeld-karan-glee-tickets.html


Educationally Yours!
Ms. Lubeck

A Note From.....

Dear Friends,

On Monday, the students of our school certainly received an exciting treat! Star Wars Mania hit P.S. 132, as Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper took over my office. Star Wars fans had the opportunity to purchase incredible DK Books and attend an author event where their books were autographed by Jason Fry and Chris Reiff !!!
A great Big Thanks to Word Book Store for sponsoring this event. A special thanks to the 501st Legion for bringing a true Star Wars Extravaganza to our school!!

May the Force Be With You!

A Note From....

Dear Friends,
Congratulations to our Amazing 5th Grade students, their teachers and our TADA! teaching artists on a simply incredible performance! Last night, our 5th Grade students performed three original musicals, based upon current social issues that impact their lives. The school auditorium was filled with proud parents, teachers, staff members and local community friends. Our students dedicated their shows to local heroes. "Where The Bullies Are" was dedicated to the men and women that protect our community from the 90th and 94th Precincts. "A Salute to Veterans" was dedicated to local US Veterans. "Dream Green" was dedicated to local politicians and the NYC Department of Sanitation for helping us keep Williamsburg a Green place to live!
Brilliant performances dazzled our guests! I am so proud of our 5th Grade stars! Kudos to my 5th Grade teachers for working so very hard with their classes. Way to Go to our "Tech Kids" and our star studded "Actors and Actresses"! You are truly My Shining Stars!!
BRAVO!!!
With Warm Regards!
Ms. Lubeck

A Note From...

Dear Friends,

Happy National Read Across America Day!! Today we hosted our 7th Annual Read Across America Event. Students, teachers and staff proudly paraded through the school wearing pj's as they held their favorite books and cheered catchy reading slogans! Special guest readers visited classrooms and shared their love of reading with our students. What a joy it was to see our students in such awe of our special guests as they were reading! The question and answer sessions gave our students a sneak peek into the exciting careers of our special community friends! This experience allowed our students to truly understand that reading is a vital component of everyone's life. We are proud of our partnerships with our strong community leaders. Their commitment to children and our school community is truly amazing.
Reading Rocks at P.S. 132!
Educationally Yours!
Ms. Lubeck

A Note From....

Dear Friends,

Happy 100th Day of School! A tremendous thank you for your dedication and support of our School-wide Celebrations and Events. The 100th Day of School was celebrated today with P.S. 132 Flair! Students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5 wore "Crazy Hats" and took 100 steps (or more) to visit Community friends and wish them a Happy 100th Day! This exciting Math Investigation helped us all realize how many steps it actual takes us to get to some of our favorite neighborhood hot spots! Local business owners and community friends were so kind and inviting to our students, teachers, staff members and parents. Many classes came back after their walk with yummy treats and sweet surprises! At P.S. 132, we are grateful to be a part of such an amazing community!

Educationally Yours!
Ms. Lubeck

P.S. Looking forward to March 2, 2011, when we celebrate Read Across America! Don't forget to wear your favorite pj's!

A Note From.....

Dear Friends,

Today was certainly exciting at P.S. 132! All day long, you could feel the excitement building as special deliveries of yummy ethnic dishes were delivered to the school by dedicated parents and community friends! In the afternoon, as students transformed into "World Explorers" and scurried to their "destination," the smiles and laughter were absolutely contagious!
As I walked through the building visiting "different lands," I was impressed by the evidence of rich learning that took place during this cycle of Enrichment Clusters. The beautiful displays of student made books, maps and flags were amazing! I loved listening to our students immersed in conversation about the yummy food they were sampling from the land they had studied. Listening to the sweet music and sounds from different cultures made me feel like a World Explorer as well!
Today's Enrichment Cluster culimination project clearly demonstrated how very fortunate we all are to be a part of such an incredible school community. A warm thank you to all of the teachers, students, faculty members, parents and community friends that worked so hard to help make today's International Festival a true success!

Educationally Yours!
Ms. Lubeck

P.S. Looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday at Williamburg's Three Kings Day Parade! For further information regarding the parade, please contact Ms. Tirado or Ms. Napoli at the school!