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December 14, 2022
Dear families,
We are excited to announce that our students will be participating in the following assemblies in January and February of 2023!
Corey the Dribbler
Corey’s assembly will focus on motivating and inspiring students to reach for their dreams while showcasing his ball handling tricks.
Date: January 20th
Time: Grades PK-2 at 8:15 - 9:00
Time: Grades 3-5 at 9:15 - 10:00
Location: Gymnasium
The Wacky Science Show
During this show, students will view and/or participate in hands-on activities while wondering how simple everyday items are transformed into science.
Date: February 10th
Time: Grades PK-2 at 8:15 - 9:00
Time: Grades 3-5 at 9:15 – 10:00
Location: Auditorium
All the best,
Ms. Spataro
Virtual Elementary School Admissions Event
All NYC families with children born in 2018. 2019 & 2020 are invited to attend a virtual information session covering 3-K, Pre-K and Kindergarten addmissions.
During each online event, we will discuss:
- How to learn about schools and programs.
- How to navigate MySchools.nyc, the online school directory and application system.
- How to get ready now to apply later.
The content of each event is the same, but different interpretation services will be provided for different events, as follows:
- December 8, 2022, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Urdu
- December 13, 2022, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Spanish
- January 12, 2023, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian
- January 26, 2023, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Chinese (Mandarin), French, Urdu
- February 1, 2023, 2pm to 3pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian
- February 15, 2023, 6pm to 7pm | Event held in English. Interpretation provided in: Bangla, Korean, Spanish
How to join:
· Each event will be hosted live online. Join us on Zoom at the event’s start time here: https://bit.ly/ESEvents2022-2023
· IMPORTANT NOTE: Check your email or visit schools.nyc.gov/ESEvents the day before the first event to find the password and any other information you’ll need to join, as well as how to receive interpretation.
Thank you,
DOE School Year Calendar 2022-2023
Chancellor Banks Announces Expansion of School Based Mental Health Support
Important Message from Superintendent Dr. Wilson
Pre-K Registration
Pre-K registration is now open. The quickest and easiest way to register is through your my schools account.
You can also call 718-935-2009 or go through the Family Welcome center located at 715 Ocean Terrrace. The deadline to register is March 17, 2023.
Preventing Monkeypox
School Spirit January- March 2023
Friday 1-13- Wear School Spirit Wear
Friday January 20th – favorite Disney character shirt
Monday January 23rd- Gung Hay fat Choy –Year of the Rabbit Happy Chinese New Year- wear something red to school
Friday 1/27 – Western day- favorite western clothes
Friday 2/3- Favorite cartoon character shirt
Friday 2/10- Favorite football team jersey or shirt
Tuesday 2/14- dress your best in red/pink/purple for Valentine’s Day or dress for the 100th Day of School – dress like what you would look like as a 100 year old person
Friday 2/17- School Spirit wear
March 3rd – School spirit wear
New York State Association for Bilingual Education- Reclaiming Social Justice in Bilingual Education
Schoolwide Awareness Events
P.S. 32 will be participating in the following school wide events this year.
Please note the dates below:
September- Alopecia Awareness - Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Please dress your child in blue. The children’s story, Where’s Your Hair, Hannah?, a story about Alopecia will be read to your child’s class and each child will be given a blue bracelet to raise their awareness.
October - “Linking together against bullying” - Thursday, October 20, 2022.
Please dress your child in orange. Each student will write their name on a piece of orange paper and we will link them together to create a paper chain which will symbolize our school linking together against bullying.
February - “A Healthy Heart” - Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Please dress your child in red. With your permission, students will receive a temporary heart tattoo on their hand or arm. They will also participate in a related exercise/learning activity.
April - Autism Awareness - Monday April 3, 2023.
Please dress your child in blue. Each class will be putting blue handprint on a banner to help “light up our school blue for Autism Awareness.”
May- Memorial Day Event - Friday May 26, 2023.
Please dress your child in red, white, and blue. We will be tying a ribbon to our school yard fence in honor of Memorial Day.
We appreciate everyone’s participation in these unifying school events.
Sincerely,
The OT Department and Awareness Coordinators
Tatiana Aliparo
Tracy Katz
Leonarda Wallace
Family Crafting Dates
Social Emotional Learning
Registration
DOE Emergency Readiness Initiatives
Exterior modification project
The DOE Student Account self-service password reset tool, which was down for maintenance, is now available. The tool includes new security features, such as an optional PIN and security questions that students can use, once they set them up. Refer students and families to the DOE student accounts page on the DOE website for instructions on how to use the tool, including how to set up a PIN and security questions.
To request a replacement EBT card
Understanding Anti-Asian Hate Workshop
504 Information
Crafting With Ms. Spataro
You are invited to join Ms.Spataro, Principal, and Michele Mancuso, Parent Coordinator on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 9:15 am for a parent/guardian crafting workshop.
We will make Carnation Flowers using tissues.
2 options for joining:
In-person at 9:15 am in the PS32 School Library
Or
Virtually at 9:15 am
Join us via “google meet” using your child’s user name.
Meeting code: ps32crafting
Students do not participate. This is a parent only workshop.
Per the DOE-All visitors must show proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to enter a DOE school building. Visitors do not include students attending school or school related activities in a DOE school building.
Please email me if you plan on attending this workshop.
Prevent the Flu
Lets Learn NYC
District 31 App
Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)
Reduced cost Internet Service for Eligible Families
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Adult Education Classes
CEC Voting Information
CEC Meetings
Who: Students, families, administrators, and community members can all nominate any
public school DOE teacher for the Big Apple Award. You are encouraged to nominate a
teacher!
What: The Big Apple Awards recognize and celebrate New York City teachers who make
positive differences for all the students they teach. Has a teacher changed your student's life for
the better?
When: The nomination window is open until February 28, 2023. After nominations are in,
the selection process will begin!
Where/How: You can nominate a teacher by:
● Submit the teacher’s name and school to the DOE All Stars website:
○ https://doeallstars.schools.nyc/
○ Note: sign in as a Guest - you do not need a DOE login to nominate a teacher
through the portal
● Email [email protected] with the teacher’s name and school
information
● Tell your school office or your Family Engagement Coordinator at your
Superintendent’s o
CASC Community Agency for Senior Citizens
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| Don’t miss out, spots are limited and the application deadline is Friday, February 10. Participants are selected via lottery and preference is given to students who attend Title I schools. Download our flyer, learn more, and apply now. Translated flyers, FAQs, and application guides are also available on our program page. |
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What is the PEP?
The Panel allows for parent involvement on a citywide level. Responsible for some of the most significant decisions affecting the education system, the panel votes on the Chancellor’s proposed education policies, including school co-locations and closings, DOE contracts over $1 million, Gifted and Talented programs, and the citywide school budget. The PEP also advises the Chancellor on general matters affecting the city’s school districts and its students.
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The Panel for Educational Policy, or PEP, consists of 15 appointed members and the Chancellor. Learn about the PEP members and get meeting materials.
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