iguring out the NYC special education process is complex–experts can help. INCLUDEnyc’s senior family educator, Colin Montgomery, will join InsideSchools on May 10to speak about the NYC special education process, including referral, evaluation, services, placement, and parent rights and role. ������������Sign up here. Date: May 10, 2023 Time: 12 pm Language: English only (INCLUDEnyc offers events in Spanish as listed on their events calendar) […]
FAMILY JAM WITH ASHLEY11:15amFamily-Friendly and fun!Sing and Dance with Ms. Ashley AFRICAN DRUM CIRCLE12:00pmEveryone age 6+ is invited to join, we will provide the drums! THIRD STREET SATURDAY ORCHESTRA PHILHARMONIA12:30pmWitness rehearsal and experience the sound of young musicians at work! GARY THE GREAT!1:00pmEnjoy thrilling and family-friendly magic! DANCE-ALONG!1:30pmDeena Parrilla will lead a Community Hip-Hop Dance-along! […]
Shine this summer with STEM! Students entering kindergarten through grade 12 in September 2023 can apply now to attend enrichment programs with STEM Matters NYC. Get your hands dirty in the garden, encounter amazing animals, or design an art or engineering project. Students entering kindergarten through grade 9 in September 2023 can apply for weeklong camps. Students entering […]
Hello Families, The Lower Eastside Girls Club is excited to kick off our Spring 2023 Session on Monday, February 27th! Spring 2023 Session Monday, February 27th – Friday, June 2, 2023 3:00pm- 4:00pm: Arrival / Snacks / Games4:00pm- 5:30pm: Afterschool Classes Special Workshops Monday, June 5, 2023- Friday, June 16 We’re excited to offer a variety of interactive programs this Spring! Register Now! New to Girls […]
District Office & CEC1 Presents – Calling District 1 Parents. Seeking donations of like new clothing & Jackets, Toiletries, Toys & Books. Drop off Feb. 6th -Feb. 20th @ CEC1 Office (PS20) Between 9am-3pm.
Applications for the 2023–25 term are now open and will close on February 13 The Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) Elections applications for the 2023–25 term are now open. If you are interested in running for a seat on a council, please apply by February 13 using you’re NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). If you have any questions, please email us […]
Dear Families, Monday, October 9th, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a holiday highlighting Indigenous peoples’ cultures and suppressed histories. Indigenous Peoples’ Day emerged as a direct challenge to the narratives that undergird Columbus Day — the federal holiday used to celebrate Christopher Columbus’ purported “discovery of America.” Teachers are having conversations with students about the […]
Dear Families, On the last Friday of each month, we sing together as a whole school. This is a long-standing TNS tradition. Singing is a social glue. It creates a feeling of family and nurtures respect, joy, and community. Some SINGs are for the entire community, and some are only for staff and children. Community […]
Dear Families, All of our classes engage in a practice called Guided Discovery, a teaching strategy used to introduce materials in the classroom. The primary goal of Guided Discovery is to generate interest and excitement about classroom resources and help children explore their possible uses. Guided Discovery also provides opportunities to introduce vocabulary, assess children’s […]
Dear Families, What a first week! It’s only been four days, but we’ve jumped right back into the groove. Classes were starting to get to know one another and getting introduced to routines that may be old or new for some. New students are also meeting their bears! Please make sure your child brings in […]
Dear Families, I hope you and your family are doing well and enjoying cooler temperatures this week! I am happy to share that Oli has left TNS and is joining PS 75 Emily Dickinson to be their librarian in the fall. Oli started at TNS 9 years ago, just out of school. Most of you […]
Dear Families, During the month of June, teachers are hard at work in the evenings and on the weekends writing end-of-year progress reports. Progress reports tell the story of a child as a learner over the year; they reveal a child’s interests, strengths, and areas for growth. Reports go home Friday, June 23. Please join […]
Dear Families, A parent recently reached out to me with concerns about teachers leaving. We indeed have several teachers moving on for various reasons: Oli is going to become a librarian, Joanne is retiring to be with her family, Caroline moved to Colorado in April, Amann is leaving to pursue other opportunities, and Jane is […]
Dear Families, Field Day is Friday! Our entire school will head to Prospect Park for a picnic and outdoor activities led by TNS teachers and paras. We eat, hang and play together all day. Please keep in mind the following: It’s going to be hot! Don’t forget hats, sunscreen, and water!🌞 Here are some important […]
Dear Families, We had a small but dynamic PTA meeting yesterday morning, and I want to share two topics we discussed. The first is thinking about the DoE-mandated curriculum. I am sure many of you have heard that the Chancellor is adopting a new literacy curriculum for the 2024 – 25 school year. We also […]
