February Community Newsletter 2023

Reminders:

February

Black History Month

Each February, Americans across the United States commemorate Black History Month, a month-long national celebration of the contributions and achievements that Black men and women have made throughout U. S. and world history.

January 25 to March 10

3K and Pre-Kindergarten Online Application Period will end on Friday, March 10, 2023.

Children born in 2019 and 2020 can apply to 3K and Pre-kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a 3K or Pre-kindergarten offer in the Spring.  All families should participate in 3K or Pre-kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending 3K programs. 

To apply, complete and submit your child’s 3K or Pre-kindergarten application one of four ways by the deadline:

• apply online with MySchools.nyc and create your account.   You can watch the video tutorials to learn how to create your MySchools account and how to apply.
• OR by phone at 718-935-2009, call on Monday – Friday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• OR contact Ms. Lau for assistance at 347-563-5079

For more information, please visit:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/3k

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k

• OR contact a Family Welcome Center. Learn how at schools.nyc.gov/FWC

February 1, 8 and 15

NYU Sealant Program

February 2

3K, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Classes Lunar New Year Lion Parade PS 1 APEX Holiday Event 

February 7, 14, 27 and 28

3K and Pre-Kindergarten Tours

We welcome current 3K families and families with children born in 2019 and 2020 to individual tours to meet with the 3K and Pre-kindergarten teachers and visit the classrooms.  Please contact Ms. Lau to schedule the appointment.  Please know we will be following all DOE health & safety guidelines which includes that adult visitors must provide proof of at least one vaccination shot to enter a DOE building. 

Virtual Cookshop for Families

There are six free Virtual Cookshop for Families this school year. In the lessons, you will learn how to make healthy decisions. In the lessons, you will learn how to make healthy decisions. The next lesson will be on 2/7/23 and we will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please click the link below to register:  

https://forms.gle/eZRtGmpmKLVWX1hw9

February 9

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.

February 13 through March 31

2023 NYC School Survey

During this time, the parent/guardian of each student is eligible to complete the NYC School Survey which is an anonymous survey that helps school leaders understand what they think about the learning environment at their schools. This survey is to help school leaders learn how to improve the schools and help make it a better learning environment for the students.  Families can go to NYC School Survey to access the NYC School survey.  Families will enter “f” followed by their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to access the survey (e.g. f123456789). Note that “f” must be lowercase. 

Families can take the survey online via computer or mobile device at NYC School Survey in any of the nine DOE supported languages.  Or families can fill out and submit the paper survey.  We will distribute the paper survey to the students when it is delivered to our school.

February 14

Pre-Kindergarten, Grades 2 and 4 classes City Lore Presentation, Celebrating Black History Month

February 20 to 24

Midwinter Recess, school will be closed

February 28

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

Celebrations

We thank you and send our appreciation to all 3K, Pre-Kindergarten, and Kindergarten classes with baking apple pies in November and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade families who participated in the P.S. 1 Cook and Bake at home with a theme around Lunar New Year. 

Book of the Month

Our January book of the month was: Let the Children March by Monica Clark-Robinson and illustrated by Frank Morrison.

Upcoming Dates:

March 8

Virtual Cookshop for Families

Lesson 3

March 9

Our Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled on Thursday, March 9^th, more information to come. Children will be dismissed at 11:30 am, half day of school for students. 

March 13

MDaylight Saving Time at 2:00 am, spring forward, turn clock ahead one houridwinter Recess, school will be closed.

March 14

School Photo  

P. S. 1 Photo Day for all grades – Please dress your child appropriately for this special day. Retakes and absentees will have photos taken on Friday, April 28^th (no class photo retake), more information to come.

March 21

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

March 22

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.

2022-2023 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.

January Community Newsletter 2023

Reminders:

January

NYC Schools Account (https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/)

We invite you to register your child’s NYC Schools Account.  This account will allow the Department of Education to share important information with you, about your child’s learning, such as: enrollment history, attendance, report card, assessment data, and guardian’s contact information.  Ms. Lau will send a letter home and email the families who have not created their accounts.

Virtual Cookshop for Families

There are six free Virtual Cookshop for Families this school year. In the lessons, you will learn how to make healthy decisions. (More information to come)

January 4, 9, 11 and 12

NYU Oral Health Program

January 9, 10 and 17

We welcome Pre-Kindergarten families and families with children born in 2018 to individual tours to meet with the kindergarten teachers and visit classrooms from 3:00 – 3:55 pm.  Please contact Ms. Lau to schedule the appointment.  Please know we will be following all DOE health & safety guidelines which includes that adult visitors must provide proof of at least one vaccination shot to enter a DOE building. 

January 16

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, school will be closed

January 17

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

January 18

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.

January 20

Kindergarten Online Application Period will end on Friday, January 20, 2023. 

Children born in 2018 can apply to kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year by Friday, January 20, 2023. This year, you may list the General Kindergarten Programs and the Gifted and Talented Programs on the same application in your true order of preference.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in the Spring.  All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending Pre-K programs. 

To apply, complete and submit your child’s kindergarten application one of three ways by the deadline:

• apply online with MySchools.nyc and create your account.   You can watch the video tutorials to learn how to create your MySchools account and how to apply.
• OR by phone at 718-935-2009, call on Monday – Thursday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
• OR contact Ms. Lau for assistance at 347-563-5079

For more information, please visit: https://schools.nyc.gov/Kindergarten. 

January 25

NYU Sealant Program

January to February

3-K and Pre-Kindergarten Online Applications for Fall 2023 will be available in late January 2023, more information to come.

Celebrations

Congratulations to our 5^th graders on a wonderful culminating event with Dancing Classrooms on December 9, 2022.  On December 16, 2022, our students enjoyed the Winter Celebration with Apex for Youth during arts and crafts workshops.  Congratulations to our grades 2, 3 and 4 on a spectacular  Midwinter National Dance Institute (NDI) Performance on December 19, 2022.

Book of the Month

Our December book of the month was: Here is the World: A Year of Jewish Holidays by Leslea Newman and illustrated by Susan Gal.

Upcoming Dates:

February 7

Virtual Cookshop for Parents/Guardians

Lesson 2

February 9

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.

February 20 to February 24

Midwinter Recess, school will be closed.

February 28

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

2022-2023 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.

December Community Newsletter 2022

Reminders:

December 1

For grade 5 families:  Deadline to submit your child’s Middle School Online Application

December 7

Kindergarten Online Application Period will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. 

Children born in 2018 can apply to kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year by Mid-January 2023, more information to come.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in the Spring.  All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending Pre-K programs. 

To apply, complete and submit your child’s kindergarten application one of three ways by the deadline:

• apply online with MySchools.nyc and create your account.   You can watch the video tutorials to learn how to create your MySchools account and how to apply.
• OR by phone at 718-935-2009, call on Monday – Thursday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm and Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.
• OR contact Ms. Lau for assistance at 347-563-5079

For more information, please visit: https://schools.nyc.gov/Kindergarten.

December 7

Grade 4 Trip: National Museum of American Indians 9:30 am-12:30 pm

December 8

Grades 1 & 3 Trip: Meeting Santa Claus 9:30 am-12:30 pm

December 9

Grade 5 Dancing Classroom Culminating Event, more information to come

December 16

Apex Holiday party, more information to come

December 20

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

December 21

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.

December 22

Grade 3 Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater

December 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Winter Recess, school will be closed.

Book of the Month

Our November book of the month was: Red, A Crayon’s Story written byMichael Hall.

Upcoming Dates:

January

3-K and Pre-Kindergarten Online Applications for Fall 2023 will be available in late January 2023, more information to come.

January 16

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, school will be closed.

January 17

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

January 18

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 collaborat

2022-2023 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.

November Community Newsletter 2022

Reminders:

November 3

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences: afternoon session 1:00-3:30 pm, evening session 5:00-7:30 pm

Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am, half day of school. We will have our Parent-Teacher conferences to offer families to attend a virtual individual meeting with your child’s teachers. The school will provide Cantonese, Fujianese, Mandarian and Spanish interpretation.

November 6

Daylight Saving Time, set clock back one hour at 2:00 am

November 8

Election Day – Students will not be in attendance.

November 11

Veterans Day – School will be closed.

November 15

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

November 16

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.

November 24 to November 25

Thanksgiving Recess – School will be closed.

Celebrations

Thank you everyone for your support with our Pumpkin Day Event and Halloween Parade. It was a huge success. Our students had a great time!

Upcoming Dates:

December 1

For grade 5 families: Deadline to submit your child’s Middle School Online Application

December 14

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.

December 20

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

December 26, 2022 to January 2, 2023

Winter Recess (school will be closed)

2022-2023 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.

October Community Newsletter 2022

Ms. Cindy Lau, Parent Coordinator

Reminders:

Blue Emergency Form

The Blue Emergency Contact Form is our first source of information in case of any emergency. This form was backpack home with your child. Please fill it out completely and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. Please be sure that all phone numbers are current and in service, and that we can reach someone you list on the form.

October 5

Yom Kippur (School will be closed)

October 10

Italian Heritage Day/ Indigenous Peoples’ Day (School will be closed)

October 18

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am; more information to come

October 19

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.

October 24

For Grade 5 Families: Virtual Middle School Parent Orientation (English/ Spanish speaking families) 9:30-10:30 am (more information to come)

October 25

For Grade 5 Families: Virtual Middle School Parent Orientation (Chinese speaking families only) 9:30-10:30 am (more information to come)

October 26

For Grade 5 Families: Middle School Application opens (more information to come)

Celebrations

September 15 – October 15

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the diversity of Latin American cultures and the achievements of Latinos present and past during September 15th to October 15th. While we honor Hispanic heritage year-round, this month-long celebration gives us a platform to highlight our stories, traditions, and contributions. Our classrooms, art classes and during lunch, students will learn about Hispanic Heritage Month and during the week of October 10th, we will have music during arrival and dismissal time. Let’s celebrate as a family!!!

October 20

PS 1 Pumpkin Patch, more information to come

Book of the Month

October: Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina and illustrated by Angela Dominguez

Upcoming Dates:

November 3

Parent Teacher Conferences – Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am (half day). Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to meet your child’s teacher (more information to come). The school will provide Cantonese, Fujianese, Mandarian and Spanish interpretation.

November 6

Daylight Saving Time (set clock back one hour at 2:00 am)

November 8

Election Day (Students will not be in attendance)

November 11

Veterans Day (School will be closed)

November 16

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.

November 25 – November 26

Thanksgiving Recess (School will be closed)

2022-2023 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.

September 2022

Dear P.S. 1 Families,

Welcome new and returning families to a wonderful new school year. 

Reminders:

Our tentative schedules for the first 8 days of school are as follows:

September 6 – Gr. 3K – Kindergarten Meet and Greet Zoom Meetings: 12:00-3:00 pm

September 8 – First day of school

3K and Pre-K Staggered Schedules;

Kindergarten Half-Day Session: 8:15-11:30 am;

Grades 1-5 and class 412 – Full Day of School: 8:15-2:35 pm

Upcoming Dates:

September 9

3K and Pre-K – Staggered Schedules;

Kindergarten – Half Day Session (8:15-11:30 am)

September 12

3K and Pre-K – Staggered Schedules;

Kindergarten – Full Day Session (8:15 am-2:35 pm)

September 13

3K and Pre-K – Staggered Schedules

September 14

3K – Staggered Schedules;  Pre-K Half Day Session (8:15-11:30 am)

September 15

3K Staggered Schedules;

Pre-K Full Day Session (8:15 am-2:35 pm); Welcome back Family Engagement Night – more information to come.

September 16

3K Staggered Schedules

September 20

3K Full Day Session (8:15am-2:35 pm)

September 26 & 27

Rosh Hashanah (school will be closed)

A Look Ahead for October 2022

October 5

Yom Kippur (school will be closed)

October 10

Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples’ Day (school will be closed)

Reading Empowers for Grades K – 2: Saturday program

(more information to come)

Grades 3 – 5 Apex ELA: Saturday program

(more information to come)

Grades 3 – 5 Apex Math: Saturday program

(more information to come)

Apex Basketball: Saturday program

(more information to come)

Read Ahead Program

(more information to come)

PTA Meeting

The first PTA General Meeting will be in October (more information to come), including how PTA supports our school, important events, and PTA membership dues.

2022-2023 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.

May/June 2022

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 last lessons will be on 5/24/22. We will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please click the link below 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.

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

2021 to 2022 School Year Calendar

Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menus

April 2022

Reminders

3K Online Application Period   February 9, 2022 to April 14, 2022

All New York City children born in 2019 can apply to 3K for the 2022-2023 school year by April 14, 2022 deadline.  Families can create their children’s accounts and apply to 3K admissions either online at NYC Myschools  or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a 3K offer later in the Spring.

2022 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY Deadline Extended April 15, 2022

If any parent/guardian has not had the opportunity to submit the survey, you may submit it by April 15, 2022.  Parent/guardian of each student is eligible to complete the NYC School Survey, which is an anonymous survey that helps school leaders understand what they think about the learning environment at their schools. This survey is to help school leaders learn how to improve the schools and help make it a better learning environment for the students.  Families can go to NYC School Survey to access the NYC School survey.  Families will enter “f” followed by their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to access the survey (e.g. f123456789). Note that “f” must be lowercase. 

Families can take the survey online via computer or mobile device at NYC School Survey in any of the nine DOE supported languages.  Or families can fill out and submit the paper survey.  We already distributed the paper survey to the students.

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 last two lessons will be on 5/4/22 and 5/24/22. We will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please click the link below 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.

Pre-Kindergarten Application Period February to April 2022

more information to come

Children born in 2018 can apply to Pre-Kindergarten for the 2022 to 2023 school year until early April 2022.  Families can create their children’s accounts and apply to Pre-Kindergarten admissions either online at NYC Myschools  or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a Pre-Kindergarten offer later in the Spring.

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 2/8/22 and we will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please copy and paste the following link below into your Web browser to fill out the form: Register for Cookshop

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

March 3, 2022

Our Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, March 3rd. Instead of parent conferences during this period, grade teams will be hosting Virtual Family Workshops with translations for all families to discuss and share information about our curriculum. The workshops will be held at 1:00 – 2:00 PM or 5:00 – 6:00 PM on March 3rd. Children will be dismissed at 11:30 am (half day of school for students).

March 13, 2022

Daylight Saving Time (at 2:00 am, spring forward, turn clock ahead one hour)

March 16, 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.

March 22, 2022

PTA Virtual Monthly Meeting         10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (More information to come)

Upcoming Dates:

March 29, 2022 to March 30, 2022

Grades 3 – 5 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Exams

A Look Ahead for April 2022

April 11, 2022 to May 20, 2022

New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT), speaking.

April 26, 2022 to April 27, 2022

Grades 3 – 5 New York State Mathematics Exams

April 15, 2022 to April 22, 2022

School will be closed for spring recess (which includes Good Friday, Passover and Easter).  Classes will resume on April 25.

April 26, 2022

PTA Virtual Monthly Meeting         10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

(More information to come)

April 26, 2022 to April 27, 2022

Grades 3 – 5 New York State Mathematics Exams

April 27, 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.

A Look Ahead for May 2022

May 2, 2022

Eid Al-Fitr      School will be closed

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 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

2021 to 2022 School Year Calendar

Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menus

February 2022

Reminders

Online Report Card Distribution

You can access your child’s report card after February 6, 2022 by login into NYCSA website: NYC Schools Account, review your child’s report card under “Grades” page, Performance Levels: 1 – Well Below Standards, 2 – Below Standards, 3 – Proficient, and 4 – Excels in Standards

School letter also known as Face to Face Letter

School letter is a “verification of enrollment” letter that officially states your child is enrolled at P. S. 1.  If an agency for example, accountant office requires proof of your child’s enrollment, a proof of address, or guardian information, the primary guardian can access the information by login into NYCSA website: NYC Schools Account.  You can then navigate to the “Details” dropdown menu and print a copy or take a screenshot of the “Student” page to present as proof of your home address. The “Enrollment” page can be used to present as proof of the student’s current attendance/enrollment and “Guardian” page can also be used to verify that you are the guardian of your child.

Middle School Admissions Process for Grade 5 Families

Thank you for submitting your child’s middle school application. If you have not submitted the application, the deadline to submit your child’s application is March 1, 2022. If you want to make any changes to your application, you may also do so by March 1, 2022.

Respect for All Week February 14 to February 18

All public schools across the city have had the opportunity to highlight and build upon ongoing programs to help students, staff and communities gain a better understanding of diversity.  During this time, schools may start new initiatives that promote respect for diversity and preventing bullying, intimidation, and bias-based harassment.  Our school is also encouraged to promote acceptance and understanding through theme-based lessons and activities, such as Kindness and No One Eats Alone Days. These lessons and activities were created to combat social and emotional isolation that is especially prevalent now during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Friday, February 18, 2022 is a National No One Eats Alone Day.

Black History Month

Each February, Americans across the United States commemorate Black History Month, a month-long national celebration of the contributions and achievements that Black men and women have made throughout U. S. and world history.

Pre-Kindergarten Application Period February to April 2022

more information to come

Children born in 2018 can apply to Pre-Kindergarten for the 2022 to 2023 school year until early April 2022.  Families can create their children’s accounts and apply to Pre-Kindergarten admissions either online at NYC Myschools  or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a Pre-Kindergarten offer later in the Spring.

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 2/8/22 and we will send out a reminder before each lesson. If you are interested, please copy and paste the following link below into your Web browser to fill out the form: Register for Cookshop

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

February 9, 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.

February 15, 2022

PTA Virtual Monthly Meeting         10:00 through 11:00 am

More information to come

Upcoming Dates:   

February 1, 2022   

Lunar New Year                               School will be closed

February 21, 2022 to February 25, 2022

Mid-Winter Recess              School will be closed

February 28, 2022

School resume

A Look Ahead for February 2022

March 3, 2022                                 

Early dismissal for students, 11:30 am

Virtual Family Workshops with translations, more information to come

March 13, 2022       

Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 am, spring forward, turn clock ahead

March 29, 2022 to March 31, 2022

Grades 3 through 5 New York State English Language Arts ELA Tests

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 – 4:00 pm, except holidays either by email at clau@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 212-267-4133, office, 347-563-5079 work cellphone.

Januray 2022

Congratulations to our 5^th graders on a wonderful culminating event with Dancing Classrooms on December 16, 2021.

On Friday, December 17, 2021, our students enjoyed our Winter Celebration with Apex for Youth and Fashion Foundation.

Reminders:

Kindergarten Online Application Period December 8, 2021 to January 18, 2022

Children born in 2017 can apply to kindergarten for the 2022 to 2023 school year by January 18, 2022.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in the Spring.  All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending Pre-K programs. 

To apply, complete and submit your child’s kindergarten application one of three ways by the deadline:

• Apply online with MySchools and create your account.   You can watch the tutorial video to learn how to create your MySchools account Tutorial Video and how to apply.
• OR by phone at 718-935-2009, call on Monday to Friday between 8 am and 6 pm.
• OR contact Ms. Lau for assistance at 347-563-5079. For more information, please visit DOE Kindergarten application.

For more information, please visit DOE Kindergarten application.

Middle School Admissions Process for Grade 5 Families

The middle school application will open the week of January 10, 2022, and deadline to apply will be March 1, 2022.  Welcome letters are now in the mail to the families of all current fifth-grade public school students.  This letter includes an overview of middle school admissions, including how to create an account and use the DOE’s online school directory and application system, MySchools Middle School . Your child’s welcome letter includes their unique MySchools account creation code.  For more information please visit: Middle School Tutorial Video.

We will be offering two general informational workshops in specific languages. Zoom Links will be sent out 24 hours before each session.

 Middle School Parent Orientations will be held on: 

• Middle School Virtual Parent Orientation  For English/Spanish speaking families 
  Tuesday, January 25, 2022   10:00 to 11:00 AM   
• Middle School Virtual Parent Orientation  For Chinese speaking families 
  Thursday, January 27, 2022  10:00 to 11:00 AM

Virtual Cookshop for Parents/Guardians

There are six free Virtual Cookshop for Families this school year. In the lessons, you will learn how to make healthy decisions, such as eating balanced meals with all five food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy). There will be more information about the Virtual Cookshop for Families email to the families..

Upcoming Dates:

January 17, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day       School will be closed

 January 18, 2022  

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

 January 26, 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.

A Look Ahead for February 2022

February 1, 2022

Lunar New Year       School will be closed

February 21, 2022 to February 25, 2022

Mid-Winter Recess              School will be closed

February 28, 2022

School resume 

2021-2022 School Year Calendar

Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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 – 4:00 pm, except holidays either by email at clau@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 212-267-4133, office, 347-563-5079 work cellphone.

December 2021

Reminders:

Elementary Admissions Virtual Events

For families with children born in 2017, 2018, and 2019

During each virtual event the Admissions team will guide the families through 3-K, pre-K, and kindergarten admissions on how to create and access your MySchools account, explore your school and program options, and get ready to apply. Please join one of the events on the following dates using the link below:

December 9, 2021  6:00 to 7:00 pm 

Event held in English, Spanish interpretation will be provided

Click here to join the meeting

Webinar ID 876 2770 1351 Passcode 123456

Or call in at +1 646 558 8656    Phone Conference ID 87627701351#

Families who need Spanish interpretation please call

+1 347-966-4114    Phone Conference ID 699 828 341#

December 14, 2021   2:00 to 3:00 pm

Event held in English, Chinese Cantonese interpretation will be provided

Click here to join the meeting

Webinar ID 876 2770 1351    Passcode 123456

Or call in at +1 646 558 8656   Phone Conference ID 87627701351#

Families who need Chinese Cantonese interpretation please call

 +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID 256 633 15#

February 2, 2022, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Event held in English, Chinese Mandarin and Spanish interpretations will be provided

Click here to join the meeting

Webinar ID 876 2770 1351  Passcode 123456

Or call in at +1 646 558 8656  Phone Conference ID 87627701351#

Families who need Chinese Mandarin interpretation please call

+1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID 378 476 83#

Families who need Spanish interpretation please call

+1 347-966-4114  Phone Conference ID 134 460 723#

For Grade 5 Families’ Middle School Admissions Process

We will update you as soon as we have guidelines from the Middle School Enrollment. To learn about Middle School Admissions please visit: Middle School Information, for the most up-to-date information, translated in different languages.

NYC Schools Account

We invite you to register your child’s NYC Schools Account.  This account will allow the Department of Education to share important information with you, about your child’s learning, such as: enrollment history, attendance, report card, assessment data, and guardian’s contact information.  Ms. Lau will send a letter home and email the families, who have not created their accounts, with a video that details how to set up the accounts.

Upcoming Dates

December 15, 2021

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.

December 21, 2021

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

December 24, 2021 to January 2, 2022

Winter Recess         School will be closed

A Look Ahead for January 2022

January 3, 2022

School resume 

January 17, 2022

Martin Luther King Jr. Day             School will be closed

2021 to 2022 School Year Calendar

Daily Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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.

November 2021 Newsletter

Reminders:

Blue Emergency Form

The Blue Emergency Contact Form is our first source of information in case of any emergency. Please complete and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. Please be sure that all phone numbers are current and in service, and that we can reach someone you list on the form

Updated COVID-19 Consent Form

You are encouraged to submit this form for your child as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. If you have already submitted this consent form for the 2021-2022 school year, then you are not required to do so again. You can fill out and submit the form one of two ways:  1) Fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): https://schoolsaccount.nyc or 2) Download the form online at https://schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and have your child bring the completed form to school.

Family Income Inquiry Form (Breakfast/Lunch Form)

To assure the appropriate allocation of federal Title 1 dollars to our school and to determine the eligibility of your child(ren) for certain rights and services under the No Child Left Behind Act, this school year we are asked to distribute the Family Income Inquiry Form (Lunch Form) to those families who are not enrolled in the government assistance programs. We encourage you to fill out and submit the form or you may submit it online: Breakfast/Lunch Form. Ms. Lau will assist you with this process if you have any questions.

UPDATE: Emergency Broadband Benefit: Internet Service Discount

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an Internet Service Discount program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Any families with children in schools offering free meals through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision can sign up for this program, which means it’s available to all students enrolled in New York City’s public schools. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

Upcoming Dates

November 2

Election Day (Students will receive asynchronous remote assignments.)

November 4

Our Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 4th. Instead of parent conferences during this period, grade teams will be hosting a meeting for all families to discuss and share information about our curriculum. The meetings will be held at 1 PM or 5 PM on November 4th. (Children will be dismissed at 11:30 am, half day of school for students.)

Please complete this form by November 2, 2021 to RSVP to our Curriculum Meeting on November 4th. The meeting links will be emailed to you on November 3rd. Virtual Curriculum Meeting Form

November 7

Daylight Saving Time (set clock back one hour at 2:00 am)

November 11

Veterans Day (School will be closed)

November 16

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 10:00 am, more information to come

November 25 and 26

Thanksgiving Recess (School will be closed)

December 24, 2021 to January 2, 2022

Winter Recess (School will be closed)

January 3, 2022

School resumes

Click this link to access daily breakfast and lunch menus (English) and click this link for translated languages.

October 2021 Newsletter

Reminders:

Blue Emergency Form

The Blue Emergency Contact Form is our first source of information in case of any emergency. This form was backpack home with your child. Please fill it out completely and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. Please be sure that all phone numbers are current and in service, and that we can reach someone you list on the form.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Every year between September 15 – October 15, Americans across the United States celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Updated COVID-19 Consent Form

You are encouraged to submit this form for your child as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. If you have already submitted this consent form for the 2021-2022 school year, then you are not required to do so again. You can fill out and submit the form one of two ways:  1) Fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): https://schoolsaccount.nyc or 2) Download the form online at https://schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and have your child bring the completed form to school.

Upcoming Dates

October 11

Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day (School will be closed)

October 19

PTA Virtual General Meeting, 9:30 am, more information to come

November 2

Election Day (Students will receive asynchronous remote assignments.)

November 4

Parent Teacher Conferences – Students will be dismissed at 11:30 am (half day). Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to meet your child’s teacher in a zoom meeting (more information to come).

The school will provide Cantonese, Fujianese, Mandarian and Spanish interpretation.

November 7

Daylight Saving Time (set clock back one hour at 2:00 am)

November 11

Veterans Day (School will be closed)

November 25 and 26

Thanksgiving Recess (School will be closed)

September 2021 Newsletter

Reminders:

Dear P.S. 1 Families,

Welcome new and returning families to a wonderful new school year. Our tentative schedules for the first 7 days of school are as follows:

September 13 – First day of school; 3K, Pre-K and Kindergarten Staggered Schedules; Grades 1-5 and class 412 – Full Day of School: 8:15-2:35 pm; Gr. Kindergarten-2 Meet and Greet Meeting: 3:00-3:30 pm

September 14 – 3K, Pre-K and Kindergarten Staggered Schedules; Gr. 3-5 and class 412 Meet and Greet Meeting: 3:00-3:30 pm

September 15 – 3K, Pre-K and Kindergarten Half-Day Schedule: 8:15-11:30 am

September 17 – 3K and Pre-K Half-Day Schedule: 8:15-11:30am; Kindergarten Full Day Schedule: 8:15 am-2:35 pm

September 20 – 3K Half-Day Schedule: 8:15-11:30am; Pre-K Full Day Schedule: 8:15 am-2:35 pm

September 21 – 3K Full Day Schedule: 8:15 am-2:35 pm

September 22 – 3K Full Day Schedule: 8:15 am-2:35 pm

September 16 – Yom Kippur (school will be closed)

September 27 – English as New Language Learners (ENL) Parent Workshop: 8:30 – 9:30 AM, We will provide the ENL parent the notice and zoom link at a later date. ENL Parent Workshop is for Kindergarten and newly admitted ENL students’ parents (from grades 1 – 5). ENL students are entitled to services.

Reading Empowers for Grade 1, 2 and 3

Saturday program (more information to come)

Grade 4 Apex ELA

Saturday program (more information to come)

Apex Basketball

Saturday program (more information to come)

Young Runners Club and New York City Football Club (NYCFC)/Soccer Club

(more information to come)

Read Ahead Program (reading program during the school day at lunch time)

(more information to come)

PTA

The first PTA General Meeting will be in October (more information to come), including how PTA supports our school, important events, and PTA membership dues.

May/June 2021 Newsletter

Reminders:

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. 

“Summer Rising” In-Person Program for Kindergarten For Grade 5

P. S. 1 students are invited to attend summer school at P. S. 2, 122 Henry Street, NYC from July 6 – August 20, 2021, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Last week, our school has sent out paper applications for in-person students. If the parents’ of remote students need support please contact Ms. Lau.  Please visit: Summer Rising Application and register for this summer program.

Citywide and Community Education Councils (CCEC) Election (May 1 to May 11, 2021)

CCEC provides parents/guardians with a strong voice in NYC education. On May 1st, for the first time, you can vote for the council representatives on the CCEC council in your NYC Schools Account:  NYC Schools Account.  If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Lau.

PTA Save the Dates

PTA Virtual Meeting – Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 9:30 – 10:30 am (More information to come).

PTA Virtual Election for 2021-2022 Executive Board Members, School Leadership Team Parent Members and Title 1 Parent Representative – Wednesday, June 9, 2021, 9:30 – 10:30 am (more information to come)

3-K Program in Fall of 2021

If your child was born in 2018, you can apply for the 3-K Programs. The 3-K Application deadline is May 28, 2021.  Families can create their children’s accounts and apply online at Myschools or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.

The Skyscraper Museum

It has begun its 2021 season of virtual educational and fun programs, led by educators who explore principles of urbanism, architecture, and engineering. If you are interested, please visit: Skyscraper Family Programs and register for these free programs ahead of time to reserve your seat.

Parent University

Parent University is a resource for families where they can register free virtual courses covering a wide range of topics and learn about events, resources and activities. They have added new courses such as “Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home” (5 part series, 3/23 – 5/12/21) by Ramapo for Children. Please click the link to register:  DOE Parent University Registration

Child Mind Institute’s FREE Workshop Series for Families

The Child Mind Institute will be hosting Caregiver Support Workshops. This workshop series is designed to  support your child’s mental health and learning needs while virtually learning from home. They are free for NYC Department of Education parents and caregivers.  For additional resources, please visit The Child Mind Institute at: The Child Mind Institute.

Free Virtual Intrepid Adventure Programs for Families (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00-4:00pm)

Virtual Intrepid Adventure Programs are family-friendly and engage all ages. They request that adults participate in the program with their children. Advance registration for this online program is required in order to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials when applicable: Advance Registration.

Upcoming Dates

May 3rd to May 14th     

Grades 3 – 5 New York State Mathematics Tests

April 19th to June 9th             

NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Test – NYSESLAT (speaking portion)

May 17th to June 9th    

NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Tests – NYSESLAT (listening, reading and writing)

May 25th to June 4th    

Grade 4 New York State Science Performance Test

June 7th to June 11th     

Grade 4 New York State Science Written Test

May 13th

Eid Al-Fitr (School will be closed)

May 31st

Memorial Day (School will be closed)

June 3rd

Chancellor’s day (Students are not in attendance)

June 8th

Clerical day (Students are not in attendance)

Click this link to access daily breakfast and lunch menus.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with school related questions or concerns. I can be reached from Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays) either by email: clau@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 347-563-5079, as I am working remotely from home.

April 2021 Newsletter

Reminders:

Choose Your Learning Preference for Spring 2021

Remote learning students will now be able to opt into blended learning for the remainder of the school year.  Please visit the DOE website to fill out your Learning Preference survey by April 9, 2021. Students who switch to blended learning will begin their new schedule sometime in April (more information to come).

Pre-Kindergarten Application Period: February 24 to April 19, 2021

Children born in 2017 can apply to Pre-Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year until April 7, 2021.  Families can create their children’s accounts and apply to Pre-Kindergarten admissions either online at NYC MySchools or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.  All families who apply by the deadline will receive a Pre-Kindergarten offer later in the spring.

Gifted & Talented (G&T) Application Period

If you have a child born in 2016 and are interested in the G&T programs for your child, please apply by Friday, April 9, 2021, either online NYC MySchools or over the phone by calling 718-935-2009. 

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Survey

Please fill out the google form by using the link below to describe your thoughts about the anti-Asian hate crimes that have occurred this year:  Anti-Asian Hate Crimes Survey.

Meet the Candidates Running for Your Community Education Council (CEC)

CEC 2 Candidate Forum hosted by District 2 Presidents’ Council, Monday, April 5, 2021 at 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Register here. (Translation available in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese). The candidates are seeking to represent their school community and all public school students by serving on the Community Education Councils (CEC), an education policy advisory body responsible for, among other things, reviewing and evaluating the district’s educational programs, approving zoning lines, and holding public hearings on certain matters.

Dial-A-Teacher for Free homework Help

Students and their parents or caregivers are invited to call 212-777-3380 Monday through Thursday between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. to get free homework help from a licensed teacher. Many of the teachers are bilingual, so Dial-A-Teacher can assist students and families in 10 languages, including Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog.

Parent University

Parent University is a resource for families offering free virtual courses covering a wide range of topics and providing information about events, resources and activities. Recently added courses include “Creating a Successful Learning Environment at Home” (5 part series, March 23 to May 5, 2021) by Ramapo for Children, and “Making learning work – learn how to support your child and finish the school year strong” (3 workshops, April 20 to May 4, 2021) by Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership. Click here for DOE Parent University registration.

School Letter (Face-to-Face Letter)

Face-to-face letter is a “verification of enrollment” letter that officially states your child is enrolled at P. S. 1. If an agency (for example, accountant office) requires proof of your child’s enrollment, address, or guardian information, the primary guardian can access the information by logging into the NYC Schools Account. You can then navigate to the “Details” dropdown menu and print a copy or take a screenshot of the “Student” page to present as proof of your home address. The “Enrollment” page can be used as proof of the student’s current attendance/enrollment and the “Guardian” page can also be used to verify that you are the guardian of your child. 

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 last lesson will be on April 13, 20/21 and we will send out a reminder before the lesson.  If you are interested, please register here. 

Child Mind Institute’s FREE Workshop Series for Families

The Child Mind Institute will be hosting Caregiver Support Workshops. This workshop series is designed to provide families with proactive strategies to use to support your child’s mental health and learning needs while virtually learning from home. The series is available at no cost to all NYC DOE parents and caregivers.  For additional resources, please visit The Child Mind Institute.

Free Virtual Intrepid Adventure Programs for Families (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00PM to 4:00 pm)

Join an Intrepid Museum educator each week as they explore history, science and ingenuity online together. Virtual Intrepid Adventure Programs are family-friendly and engage all ages. Adults are requested to participate in the program with their children. Programs run between 45 minutes and one hour. Advance registration for this drop-in online program is required in order to receive Zoom information and print-at-home materials, when applicable.

Save the Date

Wednesday, April 21, 2021. PTA Monthly Virtual Meeting, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (More information to come)

Upcoming Dates

April 20 to April 21, 2021

Grades 3 to 5 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Tests

May 4 to May 5, 2021

Grades 3 to 5 New York State Mathematics Tests

April 19 to June 9, 2021

NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Test NYSESLAT (speaking portion)

May 17 to June 9, 2021

NYS English as a Second Language Achievement Tests NYSESLAT (listening, reading and writing)

May 25 to June 4, 2021

Grade 4 New York State Science Performance Test

June 7, 2021

Grade 4 New York State Science Written Test

May 13, 2021

Eid Al-Fitr (School will be closed)

May 31, 2021

Memorial Day (School will be closed)

Click this link to access daily breakfast and lunch menus.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with school related questions or concerns. I can be reached from Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays) either by email: clau@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 347-563-5079, as I am working remotely from home.