NYCPS Division of Multi-language Learners
Multi-Language and Immigrant Family Conference.
See attached fliers for QR code to register.
17 APRIL, 2024
10AM–4PM
Location
INTREPID MUSEUM
PIER 86, W 46TH ST,
NEW YORK, NY 10036
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April 5, 2024
Dear Families:
We are writing to inform you that on Monday, April 8, the New York City area will experience a partial
solar eclipse beginning around 2:00 p.m.
A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and earth. This casts a shadow that
may make the sky dark for the eclipse's duration, as the sun will become approximately 90% covered
in NYC during the peak coverage time, around 3:25 p.m. While this may overlap with school dismissal
times, please know that there will be no changes to dismissal, and after-school programming will
remain in effect.
Please also be prepared for increased traffic throughout the area and consider using public transit
instead of driving during this time.
If you and your family are planning to view the eclipse, please make sure to do so safely by using proper,
specialized eye protection. Regular sunglasses and other filters are not a safe replacement for solar
eclipse glasses. Glasses are available at the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and New York
Public Library while supplies last. It is recommended to call in advance to ensure supplies are available.
Please take precautions, whether inside or out, as looking at the sun without protection can cause loss |
of the ability to see colors, loss of vision, or even permanent blindness.
For more information on solar eclipse eye safety, please visit the New York City Department of Health
guidance: nyc.gov/site/doh/about/press/pr2024/solar-eclipse-safety-precautions.page.
Sincerely,
New York City Public Schools
There was an earthquake reported in our area that was felt in NYC earlier today.
Please know the school building and students are safe. There was no disruption to the school day.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to us.
Thank you for your support.
Current kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade families who are interested in G&T can submit an application beginning April 15, 2024 on myschools.nyc. The application deadline will be May 3, 2024. Eligibility will be based on report card grades. You can sign up here for updates.
For more information visit:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/gifted-talented
Parent information sessions on The HMH Into Reading Curriculum
continue on the following dates:
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade on Monday April 15, 2024
Grades 3-5 on Friday April 19, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: P.S. 102 School Library
Additional sessions will be held in May.
Dear PS 102 Parents,
We are writing to remind you that the application for the Summer Rising Program will close on Monday March 25th. You can access the summer rising application on your child's myschools.nyc account. All applications made by the 3/25 deadline will be considered equally.
For more information on the program visit:https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer/summer-rising
If you DO NOT have a myschools.nyc account - contact our school secretary for a creation code letter at kpapantoniou@schools.nyc.gov or 718-748-7404 x 2281. Please note you must request this letter by Monday 3/25 no later than 2pm.
It is strongly advised that you do not wait until the last minute to try the application. If you need more assistance reach out to Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov.
We are celebrating ART during our ART FESTIVAL from 3-6 pm on May 23rd in our gym.
STUDENT ART SHOWCASE! Visual Art, Music, Dance and Theater
Also:
FREE Crafts for Families
Raffle Prizes!
Everyone is Welcome!
Volunteers are needed - see PTA linktr.ee/ps102pta to sign up or reach out to Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov
or scan the QR code on the attached flier. We are also looking for Raffle Donations!
Kevin Moran
Chief School Operations Officer
Department of Education
52 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
March 14, 2024
Dear Families and Staff:
This is a follow-up to a October 10, 2023 water test results notification letter. I am pleased to
share we have successfully completed remediation work at P.S. 102 - Brooklyn (P.S. 102
The Bayview at 211 72 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209).
On September 27, 2023, all operational sources of water at P.S. 102 - Brooklyn, including for drinking or cooking, were
tested for the presence of lead. The final laboratory results indicate that there are no elevated levels of lead in any of the outlets.
Details of prior elevated results are attached and complete test results are posted on the
DOE website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/schools/K102. Click “Data and Reports” and
look for the “Facilities” heading.
Out of an abundance of caution, the custodial staff will continue to flush the P.S. 102 -
Brooklyn water systems on Monday mornings and after holidays before school starts, to
eliminate stagnant water. This is part of our robust protocol to ensure safe drinking water is
available for students and staff.
Please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/space-and-facilities/space-and-facilitiesreports/water-safety
to learn more about the protocol we use to ensure the safety of drinking water in each and every school.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We wish you and your students a wonderful
rest of the school year.
Sincerely yours,
Kevin Moran
Dear Families,
New York City public school buildings will be OPEN tomorrow, February 14th, 2024. All programs and activities will be held as scheduled.
We urge all New Yorkers to continue to exercise caution when traveling, use public transit whenever possible, and allow extra time for travel.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the principal or parent coordinator at your child’s school. Thank you for supporting your child’s learning today.
Sincerely,
New York City Public Schools
Dear Families,
Due to expected severe weather conditions, New York City Public Schools will pivot to remote learning on Tuesday, February 13.
While buildings are closed, school will be in session remotely for all students. Students in kindergarten and above will be expected to log on and participate in their classes from home.
All afterschool activities for Tuesday, February 13 will be canceled.
For information about digital learning tools, applications, and platforms used by the New York City Department of Education, please visit schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning.
Do not hesitate to contact your principal if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
New York City Public Schools
Parents meet each Friday at 9am in the garden to work together to maintain the garden and to plan programming for students and families. We will not meet if raining, snowing or very cold and windy. If we need to cancel for any other reason, it will be noted on the calendar in advance.
New parents are always welcome to stop by for a tour and overview of our school gardening program. If you want to be involved but cannot make this weekly meeting, please reach out to Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov
Saturday March 2nd between 12pm and 10pm
Enjoy a meal at The Brooklyn Firefly at 7003 Third Avenue (Corner of Ovington & 3rd)
Mention the PS 102 PTA to ensure that 10% of your dine-in check is donated to our PTA for 5th Grade Graduation events!
The PTA will receive a donation of 10% of all sales during this period.
Join us for two exciting events this week!
PTA Used Book Drive - all week January 22-26
Donate gently used CHILDREN'S BOOKS all week at the front door during drop off - or in the lobby collection box at other times. Our team of volunteers will sort the books and distribute to classroom libraries, to area "Little Free Libraries" and to the Brooklyn Book Bodega program.
PTA Pajama Read-Aloud - January 26th from 6:30-8:00pm
Wear your coziest pajamas and join us for a fun night of books read by parent and staff volunteers! Snacks will be sold and we will also have a craft table. Volunteers are needed to read, monitor room traffic, sell snacks, supervise the craft table and clean up! Reach out to Alyson Aladro (chair) or Ms. Sheri or just go on linktr.ee/ps102pta to sign up! It will be a fun night of celebrating reading, our Read-a-Thon and our school community.
D20 20K102PA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.Topic: PS 102 PTA January Executive Board MeetingTime: Jan 22, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meetinghttps://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/99233268574?pwd=eVREOXloZmFqc3hFeDhla05lLzRDUT09Meeting ID: 992 3326 8574Passcode: 933754---One tap mobile+16465189805,,99233268574#,,,,*933754# US (New York)+19292056099,,99233268574#,,,,*933754# US (New York)---Dial by your location• +1 646 518 9805 US (New York)• +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)• +1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)• +1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)• +1 651 372 8299 US (Minnesota)• +1 786 635 1003 US (Miami)• +1 267 831 0333 US (Philadelphia)• +1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)• +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)• +1 720 928 9299 US (Denver)• +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland)• +1 206 337 9723 US (Seattle)• +1 213 338 8477 US (Los Angeles)• +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)• +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)• +1 602 753 0140 US (Phoenix)Meeting ID: 992 3326 8574Passcode: 933754Find your local number: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/u/aclRU8u8eu
Parents work together each Friday morning from 9:00 - 10:30ish to maintain the garden throughout the year. "Meetings" are informal - but we do use this time to make plans for the garden season and future programming for our students and families. Gloves and tools are available. These sessions are cancelled in the event of rain or cold temperatures (below 40 degrees.) If they are cancelled for any other reason, I will post on www.ps102.org as early as possible. Hope to see you soon!
We meet throughout the year - though our sessions are more brief in the winter months. In the winter we host a Winter Solstice Celebration from 10-2 and we raise money at the PTA Valentine's Day Sale in February - donations of garden/plant/nature/love themed items to sell at our table are appreciated.
If you are not getting emails about the garden and would like to -- please ask me to add you to the list: melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov.
Family Days in the Garden will return in the Spring of 2024. Check back here when dates are announced.
Sign up is required and an adult must accompany and supervise children. All dates will be confirmed by email by the day before and will be rescheduled if rain is likely.
Dress for possible mess and bring your own gloves if you prefer (or use ours - we have cotton and also disposable).
Feel free to bring a snack and water bottle.
Activities may include clean-up, planting, harvesting, watering, weeding, clipping, mowing, digging and enjoying our natural world. Bring a sketch pad/pencils or a camera if you like!
Feel free to bring/drop off veggie/fruit/bread/coffee grinds/tea bags/egg shells for our compost on these dates. (Please no meat/dairy or oils)
All family members are expected to participate - but you will be able to choose from a range of jobs from light duty to a garden workout.
Younger and older siblings are very welcome.
Please sign up by emailing melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov. Available dates:
In April we are reading:
Kindergarten: The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
Grades 1&2: Here's A Little Poem collected by Jane Yolen and Andrew Fusek Peters
Grades 3-5: In Our Garden by Pat Zietlow Miller
In March we are reading:
Kindergarten: Three Ways to Trap a Leprechaun by Tara Lazar
Grades 1&2: The House That Jane Built by Tanya Lee Stone
Grades 3-5: Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly
In February we are reading:
Kindergarten: A Little Spot of Kindness by Diane Alber
Grades 1&2: Kindness Snippet Jar by Diane Alber
Grades 3-5: The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson
In January, we are reading:
Grade K: How to Catch a Snowman by Adam Wallace & Andy Elkerton
Grades 1&2: Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright
Grades 3-5: I Have a Dream by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday April 15 - How can we REDUCE waster? Do something drastic, cut the plastic!
Tuesday April 16- Don't throw it away, REUSE it another day!
Wednesday April 17 - Climate Action Day: Health Wellness and Green Spaces!
Thursday April 18 - RECYCLE - Each and every day instead of throwing paper and plastic away!
Friday April 19 - Make Every Day Earth Day! Celebrate trees - wear GREEN!
