A Message From Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, even though we lost an hour! That lost hour does bring 7pm sunsets, so we are thankful for that. A reminder that Spring is around the corner (a week away to be exact). Fingers crossed we get out of this winter (and spring) without any substantial snow.
This month, in honor of Women's History Month, we honor many remarkable women, but we are highlighting our women student athletes, specifically the NCAA women's basketball players. Our social justice committee chose this focus, but it goes hand in hand with what we have going on this month. This past week, our fifth graders attended the A-10 Mens Tournament at The Barclay Center. I told them that those players are students, and in between playing at this huge arena, they have to study, attend classes, and keep a good GPA to stay eligible. Not easy!
Our own team plays this week, with their first season game, against PS 91 @ home. Most everyone knows that I am, at heart, a true basketball mom. I have been sitting in folding chairs court side since my girls were 5 years old, and I still am. Both my daughters played through high school and my youngest, Casey, has played through college. She has played on the local level, the AAU level, and is a NCAA Division II Women's Basketball player. This sport has taken her so many places, and she has met people who have inspired her to be her best, but the student athlete balance isn't easy. Our student athletes at PS 88 know this very well, as to stay eligible, they too must put their schoolwork first.
Below I shared two attachments,
- One is a video of Kobe Bryant, who was a big supporter of women's basketball. . His daughter was following in his footsteps, with a true love for the game.
- The second is an article which is written by my niece. She got to interview one of her idols, Lisa Leslie. She talks about the impact Kobe Bryant had on basketball and how she turns to Kobe's words for inspiration for her own children..
March Madness is just a part of what is going on this week! We have our STEM Night Thursday @ 6pm. Lots of activities, opportunities to meet other families, and free giveaways for all! Have a great week!
Book of The Month: Enemy Pie
Our SMILE committee Book of The Month is Enemy Pie. All of our classes are enjoying this wonderful read aloud, as well as the important message it sends. Our students will be making their own enemy pie! Classes are looking for donations, so if you would like, we are in need of the following ingredients:
- Oreos
- chocolate pudding
- gummy worms
