PS/IS 217 - The Roosevelt Island School

News & Announcements

• Respect for All Week

  As part of Respect for All Week, February 9-13, we are excited to have Dr. Blake Brandes join our students on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 for a fun and engaging Growth Mindset presentation. Dr. Brandes is a TEDx speaker, America’s Got Talent contestant, and Marshall Scholar who has addressed more than 500,000 students worldwide. During the presentation, our students will learn valuable skills to help them overcome challenges and achieve their dreams!
  
  Dr. Blake has written beautifully illustrated children's books to accompany his powerful message, and he is offering autographed copies to our students! You can order the books at the link below. Orders are due before February 9, 2026. https://blakebrandes.com/product-category/books-family/ We’re looking forward to Dr. Blake’s visit!

   

  Mon, Feb 9: Respect for All Week - Celebrating Kindness - Be an Ally (wear yellow)

  Tue, Feb 10: Respect for All Week - Cultivating Respect - Anti-Bullying & Cyberbullying (wear orange)

  Wed, Feb 11: Respect for All Week - Respect for Learning - Celebrating Growth Mindset & Learning (wear green)

  Thu, Feb 12: Respect for All Week - Respect for Diversity (wear any color or attire representing you and your culture)

  Fri, Feb 13: Respect for All Week - Celebrating Inclusion - National No One Eats Alone Day (wear red/pink)

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• Dec 17-23: Winter Spirit Week

  Wed, Dec 17 - Spirit Week: School Spirit Day - wear 217 shirt or colors (yellow/purple), order HERE 

  Thu, Dec 18 - Spirit Week: Channel Your Flannel - keep warm in your coziest flannels

  Fri, Dec 19 - Spirit Week: Long Winter’s Nap - wear your PJs for the last Friday of the school year

  Mon, Dec 22 - Spirit Week: Festive Sweater Day - wear your best holiday attire

  Tue, Dec 23 - Spirit Week: Glitter and Glam - ring in the New Year in your sparkliest and shiniest gear

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• 9th Annual Talent Show! 12/6

  Please join us for the 9th Annual Talent Show!  Register here: https://bit.ly/4qHHsW0

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• Picture Day MakeUps, Retakes - Tue, Dec 9

  Save the date - Tuesday, December 9 - Picture Day makeups, retakes sign up HERE, Grade 8 🎓 Senior Portraits

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• Grade Gabs with Admin

  All grade meetings @8:30-9:05 am cafeteria, contribute to Q&A HERE:

  Mon, Oct 27 - Grade 6-8 Grade Gab

  Tue, Oct 28 - Grade 4-5  Grade Gab

  Thu, Oct 30 - Grade 3 Grade Gab

  Mon, Nov 3 - Grade 2 Grade Gab

  Fri, Nov 7 - Grade 1 Grade Gab

  Mon, Nov 10 - Kindergarten Grade Gab

  Thu, Nov 13 - 3K and PreK Grade Gab

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• Fall Spirit Week October 27-31

  Mon, Oct 27- Spirit Week: "Shine Bright" - wear yellow + sunglasses for kindness

  Tue, Oct 28 - Spirit Week: "Lead with Love" - wear pink or red for compassion

  Wed, Oct 29 - Spirit Week: "Blue is bold, Respect is gold" - wear blue & gold for respect

  Thur, Oct 30 - Spirit Week: "Step Up. Stay Green. Stay Responsible." - wear green for being responsible

  Fri, Oct 31 - Spirit Week: “Halloween” - Wear your costume. Teachers will be rocking 70's "It's groovy to be kind” style

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• Unity Day - October 22

  Unity Day, wear orange for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying!

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• Spirit Week - October 27-31

  Mon, Oct 27- Spirit Week: "Shine Bright" - wear yellow + sunglasses for kindness

  Tue, Oct 28 - Spirit Week: "Lead with Love" - wear pink or red for compassion

  Wed, Oct 29 - Spirit Week: "Blue is bold, Respect is gold" - wear blue & gold for respect

  Thur, Oct 30 - Spirit Week: "Step Up. Stay Green. Stay Responsible." - wear green for being responsible

  Fri, Oct 31 - Spirit Week: “Halloween” - Wear your costume. Teachers will be rocking 70's "It's groovy to be kind” style

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• 2025/26 Staff Introductory Presentation

  • Staff Introductory Presentation 2025_26.pdf

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• PS/IS 217 Auction raises over $45,000!

  The PS/IS 217 16th Annual Spring Auction took place on Thursday, May 15th and was a marvelous event!! 
   

  There were over 220 items both online and in-person and grossed over $45,000 in funds for the school!!!

   

  Top seller again this year was the In-Person Exclusive -
  Chef Omakase Experience at Zuma.

  ​​Top teacher item was LIBRARIAN FOR THE DAY.

   

  THANK YOU to the amazing Spring Auction Committee that
  worked so tirelessly to bring this beautiful event to life:
  *  Rosy Espinal - Co-Chair  *  Jessica Setton - Co-Chair  * 
  *  Veronica Baitova  *  Lani Blanco  *  Amanda Brown  *  
  *  Petunia Chmiel *  Nesrine Habib *  Amy Hahn *
  * Maja Hodzic * Allison Imamura * Christina Kirkman Koplik * 
  *  Meggy Masters  *  Margherita Morandi  *   

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