I.S. 125 Mission Statement
THOMAS J. MCCANN WOODSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 125
46-02 47th Avenue
Woodside, New York 11377
Telephone: 718 937-0320      Fax: 718 361-2451        
School Web Site: IS125Q.net

Judy Lynn Mittler, Principal

Ms. Andrea Gnecco, Assistant Principal ELA/ESL

HOUSE I
GRADES 5 & 6
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Arthur Gnecco
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Ms. Celia Hanney
DEAN
Mr. Anthony Davide

HOUSE II
CLASSES 721 TO 729 & 821 TO 829
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Ms. Kathleen Dalton
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Mr. Paul Wankmuller
DEAN
Mr. Richard Ziegler


HOUSE III
CLASSES 732 TO 738& 832 TO 838
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Robert Marino
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Ms. Shanna Augenstein
DEAN
Mr. Jonathan Shapiro

HOUSE IV
CLASSES 741 TO 748 & 840 TO 848
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Mr. Robert Quintana
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
Mr. Nick Rufrano
DEAN
Mr. Michael Sangirardi


PARENT COORDINATOR
Heather Strafer

SOCIAL WORKER
Merrill Moccio

PROJECT FRIEND COUNSELOR
Carol Masiello

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
Lydia Kramer


I.S. 125 Mission Statement

We, the school community of I.S. 125, including parents and local
community organizations, will create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing
learning environment for all of our children.  The quality of teaching
and learning will be enhanced through the integration of cultural arts
and technology into the core curricula while addressing the physical,
intellectual, emotional, and social needs of the school community in
order to promote higher standards and excellence for all students.  
Self-esteem, respect, understanding, and an appreciation of diversity
will be fostered, thereby creating a community of life-long learners
committed to the improvement of the world.
Welcome to  our new students, parents, and
staff members, and welcome back to all those
who are returning to our school this year.  

The school day begins at 8:30 AM and ends at 2:50 PM.  All students
are to report on Wednesday morning by 8:30 AM, and wait outside the
school until instructed by staff member where to enter and report.  If
your child is new to the school and has not yet received a class
assignment or room number, he or she will be given the information
when they enter the building for a brief orientation.  Parents may
accompany their children to school, but will not be allowed inside the
building with them.  

Yellow school buses are  only available for 6th grade students who
live in the vicinity of P.S. 12 area.  Although buses will be operating on
the first day of school, it is recommended that you bring your child to
the school rather than wait for a bus in the morning, as pick-up times
will be uncertain.  Afternoon buses will be provided to take the sixth
grade students home, and  a list of bus stop locations will be available
outside the school on the first day.  Both pick-up and drop-off times for
these buses may vary during the first two weeks of school, so it is
best to ask the driver about approximate times for the bus arrival.  

Students who are entitled to Metro Cards will receive them during the
first few days of school.  Metro Cards are provided only  to students in
grade 7 and 8 who meet the distance requirements of living more than
one mile , but less than 1.5 miles, from school (half-fare Metro Card),
or more than 1.5 miles from school ( full fare Metro Card.  These
cards are issued by the Department of Transportation, and are not
subject to change by the school.  

Both breakfast and lunch for all students at I.S. 125 is free.  However,
parents are still required to complete and return the Department of
Education's Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals which will
be sent home with students during the first or second week of school.  

All students will also receive blue emergency cards which must be
completed by parents or guardians.  Even if your child is not new to
our school and no information on the card has changed, you must
submit a new card at the beginning of every school year.  

Notices for Morning Tutoring will be distributed to all students (other
than those in honors classes) during the first few days of school.  
Parents are advised to sign the form which gives permission for their
children to attend morning tutoring classes everyday from 8:00 AM to
8:30 AM.  These enrichment classes will begin shortly after the start of
school and continue until June.  These small group classes provide
an excellent opportunity for your children to receive additional
academic support throughout the year.  

All students will receive a student Agenda Book on the first day of
school.   The cost of this book is $5.00.   Every student is required to
use this book to record homework  assignments, test and project
information, and any other pertinent school related matters.   Parents
should read, sign, and return the letter that will be sent home with the
Agenda with the $5.00 payment as soon as possible.  An I.S. 125
Parent Handbook  will be also be sent home with students at the
same time, for parents' use as a date book and as a reference for  all
school policies.  This book is our gift to you, and there is  no charge
for it.  

This website will be updated regularly with school news and other
information.  Please check it often.  In addition, your children will be
given many letters and notices from the school, as well as a monthly
newsletter to help keep you informed about what is happening in the
school.  Please check you child's schoolbag for these notices.  

If you have any questions, or need additional information about
anything, I can be reached at:
School -718 937-0320 extension 4143
Cell Phone -347 563-4217
Email - HStrafer@schools.nyc.gov

I look forward to working with you all this year.  

Heather Strafer
Parent Coordinator
Thomas J. McCann Woodside Intermediate School 125