MS 50 Weekly News: 11/3/25
November 3, 2025
Parent Teacher Conferences are next week Thursday, November 13th from 1-3PM and 5-8PM. There is a half day for students with dismissal at 11:35AM. All conferences will be held virtually and instructions and the links needed to join are available at ms50.org/ptc.
Reminder that schools are closed tomorrow, November 4th, for Election Day. Make your voices heard!
Our annual Community Potluck hosted by El Puente Beacon is on Wednesday, November 19th from 5-7PM. Join us to celebrate our school community with food, performances and more! We will also have the PTA meeting at 6PM during the meal. There will be a registration form sent in next week's newsletter which will also ask if you are able to bring a dish to share. Contact the Beacon director Evelyn Carela with any questions.
At MS 50 and all New York City Public Schools, ensuring all students have access to a free, healthy, and nutritious breakfast and lunch is always a top priority and this will not change. We know that SNAP disruptions will affect many in our school community and we want to provide resources to help our families navigate this moment. Go to ms50.org/foodsupport to find resources to access food pantries near you.
PTA Food Support Fund and Food Drive
The PTA has launched a food drive to help support MS 50 families! There is a box in the main entrance where you can drop off canned goods and other non-perishable items, or you can contribute monetarily directly to the campaign. Thank you for supporting our community – we are family!
We had a blast at the Halloween Dance last Wednesday! From the incredible costumes to the great dance moves, it was an afternoon to remember! Thank you to the PTA and all families who donated snacks and drinks to make the day special and inviting. Families, click the button below to view the full photo album!
We are seeking donations of finger foods for our Latinx Heritage Celebration during students' lunch periods on Wednesday. Click on the flyer below for information on how to donate or you can donate directly to the PTA online! Contact Ms. Edda for more details.
Visual Art
6th graders have recently swapped into their new elective to try out either visual art or music. In visual art 7th grade students have just finished learning and practicing different drawing techniques. They have started their final projects drawing a person or object that is important to them. In 8th grade students are working on completing their pieces for their high school portfolios or completing their final project for the 8th grade showcase.
Band and Music
7th graders have been working on establishing their rehearsal routine and expanding on their fundamentals while refining their piece “Prehistoric Suite” for the Winter Concert in January. 8th graders have been working on advanced fundamentals as well as their concert repertoire for their Winter Concert “Union March” and “Joy”, and will be adding a 3rd piece very soon.
Physical Education
In PE this week we are starting the team handball unit! Our first skill in this unit is passing. Students will be learning how to perform an underhand pass and an overhand pass. They will practice these skills in a series of drills and then will apply what they learned in an activity that will simulate game-like scenarios
Dance
In Dance , the students are working on the following choreographies: DTMF by Bad Bunny, Let The Groove Get In by Justin Timberlake, Don’t Mean A Thing by Club Des Belugas, Senorita by Justin Timberlake, Wanna be startin something by Michael Jackson, and This is For by Twice. Every class we add on 4-6 new Eight Counts of hip hop , jazz or ballet technique .
PTA WhatsApp Group
We've started a PTA WhatsApp group for announcements and updates throughout the year. Scan the QR or click this link to join!
School tours for prospective MS 50 students began this week! Do you know any families of current 5th graders who are interested in joining the MS 50 community? Send them to ms50.org/admissions for dates, registration, and more!
All MS 50 students are eligible for a FREE internet hotspot through T-Mobile's Project 10Million. This provides 100GB of yearly data for 5 years in addition to low-cost laptops and tablets for your student. When you apply online, use "NYC Chancellor's Office" for the school district and "Jhs 50 John D Wells" for school name.