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INCLUDEnyc and InsideSchools Help you figure out the NYC Special Education Process. May 10, 2023 at 12pm

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) […]

Third Street Music School Block Party Saturday, April 29th 11am – 4pm

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! […]

Apply Now for Exciting STEM Summer Enrichment Programs!

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 […]

SPRING 2023 Registration is LIVE at Girls Club!

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 […]

The Community and Citywide Education Council (CCEC) Elections

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 […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

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 […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

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 […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

Dear Families, In New York State, most public schools rely on state standardized tests to assess student learning and judge school effectiveness. Although TNS students can participate in those exams, we believe any standardized test is limited in conveying the full scope of student learning.  In collaboration with six other progressive elementary schools, we created […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

Dear Families, Last Friday, we had SING for the first time since the fall.  I am sure you noticed that we moved classes closer to the band and each other.  What a joyful experience to have all of us together!  We have two more SINGs this year:  Friday, May 26, and the last day of […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

Welcome Back! TNS community SING is in two weeks! I cannot believe how quickly this sneaked up! This unique community event brings families and classes together right after arrival in the 3rd St. basketball area. Classes sit in concentric circles, with the inner circle reserved for our youngest students (we will send out a seating […]

Dyanthe’s Weekly Letter

Dear Families, Summer Rising is a partnership between the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Programming includes academics led by DOE staff and enrichment activities led by DYCD Community Organizations. Summer Rising begins July 5th and runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  […]