Here are the past Parent Newsletters
P.S. 1 May 2022 Community Newsletter
Ms. Cindy Lau, Parent Coordinator
Reminders
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month AAPI (May 1 to May 31)
During the month of May, we observe and recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of our country.
Middle School Offers (for grade 5 families)
This month, the students will receive their middle school offer letters. Your child is automatically on the waitlist for any program that is listed higher on their application than the program where they received an offer. For example, if your child received an offer to their third-choice program, they are automatically waitlisted for their first-choice and second-choice programs.
Save for College Program (for Kindergarten students)
Kindergarten students participating in the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program will be able to activate and view their NYC Scholarship Accounts in May. Once the NYC Scholarship Accounts are available, Ms. Lau will assist the kindergarten families.
Virtual Cookshop for Parents/Guardians
There are six Virtual Cookshops for Families this school year. In the lessons, you will learn how to make healthy decisions. The next lesson will be on 3/11/22 and we will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please click the link to register: Virtual Cookshop for Families register
Parent University
Parent University is a resource for families where they can register free courses covering a wide range of topics and learn about events, resources and activities. Please click the link below to register: Parent Workshops.
Save the Date
April 11, 2022 to May 20, 2022
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) –speaking (for grades K-5 English as New Language students)
May 2, 2022
Eid Al-Fitr School will be closed.
May 6, 2022
Photo Make-Up
May 9, 2022 to May 20, 2022
New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) – reading, writing and listening (for grades K-5 English as New Language students)
May 9, 2022 to May 20, 2022
Chinese Reading Exams (for grades 3-5 students in Mandarin Dual Language Programs)
May 17, 2022
PTA Virtual Monthly Meeting 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
(More information to come)
May 18, 2022
Virtual School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting SLT/ Safety/UCS Meeting, 10:00 am
The School Leadership Team Meetings
-Provide ongoing evaluations of a school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement.
-Play an important role in school-based decision-making
-Help to make school cultures more collaborative.
May 24, 2022
Family Engagement (Family Forum) – more information to come
May 24, 2022 to June 3, 2022
Grade 4 New York State Science (Performance) Exam
May 30, 2022
Memorial Day School will be closed.
A Look Ahead for June 2022
June 6, 2022
New York State Grade 4 Science (written) Exam
June 7, 2022
Clerical Day – Students will not be in attendance.
June 9, 2022
Chancellor’s Day – Students will not be in attendance.
June 10, 2022
Career Awareness Day for grades 4 and 5 (more information to come)
June 20, 2022
Juneteenth Observance Day School will be closed.
June 27, 2022
Last day of school
Graduations (more information to come)
June 16 – Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony – will be held outdoor
June 17 – Grade 5 – will be held outdoor
June 22 – 3K Stepping Up Ceremony – will be held indoor Click this link to access 2021 to 2022 School Year Calendar
2021 to 2022 School Year Calendar
Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Translated languages Menu Hub
Please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Lau with school related questions or concerns. She can be reached from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except holidays either by email: clau@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 212-267-4133 office, 347-563-5079 work cellphone.
P.S. 1 Manhattan Alfred E. Smith Elementary School 