The 2023-2024 school year promises to be high-spirited, with plenty of opportunities for students and families to learn, grow, connect, and engage. Families, your active participation, and communication will make a difference in your child's academic and social-emotional success. We count on you!
As the countdown is over, we would like to highlight some important reminders and first-day procedures:
Morning Arrival:
- School starts at 8:15 am
- The gates will open at 8:10 am (Please do not drop-off students before that time)
- All Students will line up in the School Yard
- Grade 2 & 3 students will enter through the “Alleyway” entrance on 114th Street
- Grade 4 & 5 students will enter through the “School Yard” entrance on 86th Avenue
- Classes will line up in assigned spots in the school yard
- Breakfast will be Grab and Go eaten in the classrooms.
Afternoon Dismissal:
- All students will be dismissed between 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm.
- Students will be dismissed ONLY to an adult that is listed on the Emergency Blue Card.
- Grade 2 & 3 students will dismiss from the school yard, parents will enter the school yard from the “Alleyway” entrance once all classes are lined up in the school yard.
- Grade 4 Students will dismiss through the double doors located on 114th Street.
- Grade 5 Students will dismiss through Exit 7 (Next to the Main Entrance on 86th Avenue)
The Afterschool Program will begin on Monday, September 18th. At this time, we do not have enough information on the mandated family orientation for the program, so we encourage families to contact the Afterschool Director and support staff directly. In the meantime, we ask families to arrange to pick up their children on time.
School Meals:
As you already know, breakfast and lunch are FREE for ALL New York City Public Schools students. Still, we ask families to please take the time to complete the lunch form as soon as possible. Even if your child chooses to bring their own lunch, filling out the form is very important! It ensures that our school gets all of the funding and benefits available to support teachers and students. Please complete this form today! https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
Here is the September Lunch Menu
Supply List:
As previously shared with families, ALL students must bring pencils, 2 or 3 notebooks, and a folder. NOT ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE IN SCHOOL ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
- PLEASE DO NOT make bags so heavy that the child cannot carry them alone. You can send in a few items each day. Teachers and Staff cannot bring heavy bags upstairs to the classrooms. Please make sure each bag is labeled with your child's full name.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 7th at 8:10 am!