Mr. Mac's Weekly Wrap Up

Good afternoon Castlewood 🏰,

"True resilience is about more than just resisting difficulty; it's about translating that challenge into an opportunity to adapt, grow, and thrive together."- Author unknown 

Today, we were treated to an incredibly beautiful display of our strong patriotic sentiment toward our country as we celebrated Flag Day. Despite some rainy weather, our staff and students showed amazing resilience and flexibility, adapting seamlessly as we moved the assembly indoors. I think most would agree it was an absolutely awesome celebration! In this monumental year marking the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, I cannot think of a better way to recognize our nation.

Please join me in giving a huge, well-deserved shout-out to our incredible Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Lisa Kruger! Last week was officially Parent Coordinator Week, and we are so incredibly lucky to have Mrs. Kruger as a part of our Castlewood family. Thank you, for your endless dedication, warmth, and all you do to connect our staff, students, and families every single day!

A massive congratulations to our brilliant Science Expo winners who moved on to represent Castlewood at the District STEM Expo! We are so proud of your innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking skills. You represent the very best of our academic excellence here at Castlewood!

While hs may just look to you like a door that's been primed for paint it symbolizes  the start to the final phase of our painting project at PS 186! After successfully painting and revitalizing their classrooms and offices, our custodians are now moving on to brightening up the hallways by painting the dark green doors, moldings and radiator covers! We will continue to brighten our school with more vibrant colors as next year rolls on 

Our Annual Arts Festival was held this past Monday and, as always, it was a huge success! A heartfelt thank you goes to Mr. Zwang, Mr. Bogart, and Ms. Cagaeo for their incredible dedication in showcasing our students' diverse visual, musical, and performance talents. It was an evening full of joy and creativity.

Last week memories were made this past Monday as our 5th graders embarked on their official Senior Trip! It was a wonderful day of bonding and celebration for our upcoming graduates as they prepare for their next big adventure. As part of our commitment to smoothing the path for our future middle schoolers, our upper graders also participated in an informational visit to MS 172 this week, helping them feel confident and excited about the transition ahead.

The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting a summer of free concerts across the five boroughs. On Tuesday, June 16th and Wednesday, June 17th, the PTA will have their annual Father’s Day Sale. If you would like for your child to shop at the sale, please send them to school with cash on the sale dates. Please check the Lost & Found in the auditorium before all items are donated on June 18th. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for acknowledging me throughout Parent Coordinator Appreciation Week last week! Thank you very much for your kind words, thoughtful notes, and generous support. I truly appreciate you and your commitment in helping make our school a welcoming community for all. Have a wonderful weekend. See you next week! Lisa Kruger, Parent Coordinator, [email protected]

The PTA Penny Wars fundraiser has been a massive success once again! Our students had an absolute blast competing against each other in good spirit, all while raising vital funds to support school programs. I am happy to announce that our 2nd grade students took the grand prize! We also want to extend a warm thank you to the PTA for bringing the ice cream truck to school last week—it was the perfect sweet treat to celebrate our community! The excitement continued through the week! On Tuesday, we welcomed the incredibly energetic Pop Fusion Band, who put on a fantastic musical performance for our students. 

Have a great weekend and LETS GO KNICKS!!!!! 🏀