This Thursday is our MS 50 Art Show! Stop by the Art Room from 4:00-5:30PM to view some of the incredible work of our talented artists in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Our budding artists have made beautiful pieces and we can't wait to share them with you!

Note: This is our last Weekly Newsletter before Winter Recess. Our next issue will be on January 6, 2025.

In this Issue:

• It's Spirit Week!
• PTA Updates
• Beacon Corner
• Sleepy Hollow Photos
• District 14 & NYCPS Updates
• Upcoming Events
  
• Free Virtual Tutoring
• Free Internet Hotspot

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It's Spirit Week! Check out the days below and start planning your outfits.

• Monday, December 16th - Favorite Cartoon Character Day
• Tuesday, December 17th - Twin Day
• Wednesday, December 18th - Pajama Day
• Thursday, December 19th - Holiday Colors
• Friday, December 20th - Ugly Sweater Day

Cafecito Corner is next week Friday, December 20th! Join us before school for hot chocolate to celebrate the last day before winter break!

We are hoping to run a popcorn stand at our home baskteball games this year! If you are able to help out for any games, please complete the form below!

1. Wednesdays: Extended Dance Class for El Puente 3 Kings Show From 5:30pm-7:00pm. Dismissal takes place from 211
2. December 16-20, 2024: Spirit Week
3. December 20, 2024: Beacon Program will take place from 2:40pm-6:00pm. ELT’s are canceled.
4. Beacon Program Closure: December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2024

Boys Varsity Basketball

• Away vs. MS 582: December 16, 4:00PM
• Home vs. MS 126: December 18, 4:00PM

Girls Varsity Basketball

• Home vs. Lyons: December 19, 4:15PM

Boys JV Basketball

• Season resumes January, 2025

• Monday, December 23rd through Wednesday, January 1st: Winter Recess

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We have partnered "PRACTICE" to offer free, on-demand, virtual tutoring and homework assistance for MS 50 students! Tutoring is available in English, Spanish, or Mandarin, Monday to Friday, 4-8pm, starting NOW! You can book a session at the link below up to 24 hours in advance. Booking a session is simple; click on this video link to see how to sign up. Once you've submitted the form, you will receive an email confirmation with the Google meeting link for the session. Please note: student DOE emails are not compatible for session scheduling.

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.