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February 2019 Newsletter for Families STEM Matters Spring Break Application
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World Read Aloud Day
Saturday, February 2
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Sunday, February 3
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Monday, February 4
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National School Counseling Week 2019
DISTRICT 22
Pre-Kindergarten Application Opens
4:00pm
PS 152 SLT Meeting
Tuesday, February 5
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5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234 Period
Phone: 718-968-6115 National School Counseling Week 2019
Lunar New Year (Schools Closed)
Julia Bove, Superintendent Wednesday, February 6
Linda Dalton, Family Support Coordinator STEM Matters Spring Break Application
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Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership Coordinator National School Counseling Week 2019
www.csd22.org 9:00am
PS 197 Pre-K Open House
Thursday, February 7
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National School Counseling Week 2019
7:15am
PS 195 SLT Meeting
10:00am
Pre-K Open House Joan Snow
Pre-K Center (East 29)
2:20pm
PS 197 SLT Meeting
@district22bkny @district22bkny
2:30pm
IS 14 SLT Meeting
2:40pm
PS 255 SLT Meeting
3:00pm
IS 278 SLT Meeting
3:00pm
PS 312 SLT Meeting
Friday, February 8
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FEBRUARY 11 – 15, 2019 SCHOOL SURVEY OPENS FEBRUARY 11 National School Counseling Week 2019
9:00am
Pre-K Open House Joan
CEC APPLICATION OPENS
Snow Pre-K Center (Coney Is
February 14 Ave)
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Respect For All Week/National No One Eats Alone Day February 11-15, 2019 is Respect For All
(RFA) Week in all NYC public schools. During this week, schools have the opportunity to highlight
and build upon ongoing diversity programs and curriculum-based instruction. Schools also have
the opportunity to embark upon new initiatives that promote respect for diversity and engage
students in meaningful lessons and/or other activities that focus on preventing bias-based
harassment, intimidation and/or bullying. February 15 is National No One Eats Alone Day a
nationwide lunchtime event during which students are encouraged to connect and engage
with their peers in order to combat social isolation. Note that all schools are encouraged to
participate in this event.
NYC School Survey: Each year, all families, teachers, and students in grades 6-12 take the NYC
School Survey to share feedback about their schools. The NYC School Survey is one of the
nation’s largest education surveys. Survey feedback can help improve your child’s learning
environment. You will receive your NYC School Survey in a green envelope Complete the survey
using the instructions at the top of the survey. Return your completed survey using the prepaid
envelope included with your survey materials, or you can also take the survey online by visiting
www.NYCShoolSurvey.org . Use the eight-digit survey access code at the bottom of your paper
survey to login. If you do not have your survey materials, you can look up your survey access code
on the survey login page or call 1-877-819-2363 for assistance. You can take this year’s survey from
February 11 – April 3.
Community Education Council Applications open February 14: WE ENCOURAGE ALL PARENTS TO
APPLY! Education Council applications are opened from February 14 – March 6, at
www.nycparentleaders.org . A Frequently Asked Questions flyer is attached to this newsletter.
Please visit our special CEC Election Information Page on our website at
https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/did-you-know-this-about-cecs if you have any
questions, please contact Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership Coordinator at 718-968-6145 or email
her at HFiorica@schools.nyc.gov . If need assistance with filling out an application, please see your
school’s parent coordinator.
Summer in the City: Summer in the City offers a variety of FREE and exciting opportunities for
students through its Summer Academy programs and Summer School. Students will spend the
summer participating in engaging learning and hands-on STEM activities, take trips to museums,
parks and cultural sites and receive free breakfast and lunch. Applications open March 18th and
you can learn more by talking to your school’s Principal and Parent Coordinator or visiting
www.schools.nyc.gov/summer
Doodle for Google has launched! The contest is open for entries until March 18, 2019 8:00pm
Pacific Time (PT) https://doodles.google.com/d4g/
Growing Up NYC: Discover free and low-cost after school programs in NYC
https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/afterschool/
Pre-Kindergarten Admissions
Children born in 2015 will begin pre-K in September 2019. Your child must be a current New York City
resident to apply. Pre-Kindergarten applications open February 4. You will be able to attend open
houses and pre-k admission events. Application deadline will be March 15, 2019. Check out D22
Open Houses here. Visit the NYC Department of Education site here
Kindergarten Admissions
You will get your child’s kindergarten offer in the early spring. Your offer will tell you where your
child will go to kindergarten next fall. It will also tell you where your child is waitlisted. Learn more at
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/kindergarten
District G&T programs: Your child must get a score of 90 or above to apply to district G&T programs
in the district where they live.
Citywide G&T programs: Your child must get a score of 97 or above to apply.
Multilingual Learners
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test: will be given between April 8
and May 17. Schools can test eligible students any time during this period.
Prepare for SLT Elections (If any). Review your SLT Bylaws & Chancellors Regulations A-655 to see if
you must hold SLT Parent Member Elections (Term Limits), or if SLT Parents are graduating
out. School Leadership Team nomination letter should go out at least 10 calendar days’ notice to
membership if there are upcoming vacancies. If you need assistance contact Presidents’ Council
at PCD22@schools.nyc.gov or Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership Coordinator at
HFiorica@schools.nyc.gov
ESSA/Parent Engagement Training: Thursday, February 7, 4-6 PM. A registration flyer will go
out to School Leadership Team Core Members.
Annual Citywide Comprehensive Educational Planning Conference: Saturday, April 13,
2019, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Prospect Heights High School Campus, 883 Classon Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11225. Registration opens in March 2019.
Community Education Council: Applications will open February 14, 2019. We encourage all
parents/guardians to apply. For more information visit www.nycparentleaders.org The CEC
Candidate Forum will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019, 6 PM at P.S./I.S. 109, 1001 East 45th Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Special Education
The Family Guide to Special Education Service for School-Age Children: This is an excellent
resource for families of students with disabilities. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-
source/default-document-library/family-guide-to-special-education-school-age-services-english
P.S. 312: Through Project Based Learning (PBL), the First-Grade students worked on and presented a
project on multicultural family traditions from around the world. The students delighted families and
friends by putting on a performance with what they had learned. Highlights included multicultural
dances and a song in which they sang the greeting, “Hello” in 15 different languages! Amazing job by
the students and their teachers!
Matthew Vogel a former PS 312 student, now the Director of Basketball Operations of Long Island
University invited our 5th grade basketball team to watch a practice game. The students were given a
tour of the college facilities. They were also asked onto the court for practice. Coach Kellogg gave
an inspirational and motivational speech on the importance academics and good sportsmanship. The
students wrote a letters of thanks to show their appreciation.
I.S. 240: Congratulations to I.S. 240 Magnet School of STEM for participating, for the first time ever, in
the Future City Competition (regional). They sent 8 teams of 8th grade students to represent their
school. Two cities received special awards for “Most Innovative Design of Infrastructure System” and
“Best Land Surveying Practices”. We are proud of their accomplishments and hard work! View album:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/xYpQJQEth7oD6S1B8
Presidents’ Council Meeting: At the January 10th Presidents' Council Meeting, Superintendent Bove,
thanked parents for their dedication and complimented leaders in attending their monthly Presidents
Council Meetings. Ms. Bove spoke with our parent leaders regarding our district goals, focusing on
math and the variety of ways our students are learning. Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership
Coordinator reviewed the Community Education Council Election timeline, process and encouraged
all parents to apply. Ms. Fiorica also presented a workshop on the nomination and election process
of PA/PTAs. During the workshop we went over best practices, role-play and gave out vital election
documents.
P.S. 277: First Annual International Potluck Lunch to Celebrate Diversity in our family school. Public
School 277 is a diverse
community with many
different cultures and
customs. Author and
Illustrator, Mrs. Selina Alko
visited PS 277, sponsored By
Gerritsen Beach Library.
P.S. 222: On Monday, P.S. 222 recognized our Students of the Month with a special assembly. Our
Student Council performed a skit to teach our community about the importance of respecting
property--which is one of our school goals. At this assembly, we also recognized our students who
received an award from Superintendent Bove for participating in the Respect for All contest. We are
proud of all of our students for their citizenship.
P.S. 194: Raoul Wallenberg has been awarded the ArtSPACE grant for an installation of a dance studio
and a portable sound system by the Office of Arts & Special Projects in the Division of Teaching
Learning. The dance studio should be completed by June 30.
P.S. 152: held our 2nd Annual Family STEM Night. The children and their parents had a wonderful time
exploring science and technology though games and experiments. The Smile New York Dental Team
came back this year to administer free dental care to our students. The students received cleanings,
sealants and checkups! Our Pennies with Patients program is now up and running. The children are
excited to collect their spare change in their pennies boxes.
Pi 22 Math Competition: District 22 held its first cohort math competition at PS 206. It went great. The 4th
and 5th grade students from PS 52, PS 207, PS 206, PS 277, and PS 361 solved all the problems and did
not want to stop when we called time!