PS 295 Brooklyn

Important School Updates

• Registration date - July 12

  We are looking forward to meeting our new 3K families to our community as well as our Pre-K and Kindergarten!

   

  If you have not stopped in to register, please stop in tomorrow from 9:30 am until 1:00 pm.  All families that have accepted their seat are encouraged to come in.  

   

  Please keep your calendars open for the FTA Welcome back event on August 24!

  • 2021 Emergecny Contact Card Updated_v6 indd.pdf
  • A-101 Housing Questionaire.pdf
  • A-101 Parent Affidavit of Residency.pdf
  • Federal Parent_Guardian Student Ethnic and Race Identification.pdf
  • new-kindergarten-admit-questionnaire.pdf
  • Registration Checklist.pdf
  • Student Registration Form.pdf

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• 3K at PS 295

   

   

  PS 295 will be offering 3K seats for the 2024-2025 school year!   Families interested in enrolling their children in 3K can do so by adding them to the myschool’s waitlist withing the myschool’s portal.  Waitlist seat offers will begin as of Monday, July 8th!

   

  “Beginning on Monday, July 8 you will be able to make waitlist offers for PS 295 3K seats!”

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• In House Afterschool 2024-25 - K - 5

  Can you believe we are at the last few days of the year.  Well, this is a great time to think about next year's in-house after-school program.  NIA just provided their flyer with a two payment options.  

   

  Please note that we now offer two payment options.

  • Option 1: Full Payment of $3,200 due at registration ($100 Discount if paid upfront).
  • Option 2: Pay 5 Equal Payments of $660 (totaling $3,300) once upon enrollment, and in November, January, March, and May. You will be sent an invoice after the form submission.

   

  Please note that they need a minimum of 30 children in the program in order to run it.  Children from Kindergarten to 5^th grade have a variety of different activities to do from cooking class, author visits, dance class and much more.  After school hours are from 2:40 pm until 5:45.

   

  Registration link: 

  Fee-Based After School — NIA Community Services Network (niabklyn.org)

   

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• Travel Safety Tips

  Dear PS 295 Families,

  As we start to end the school year and begin our travel plans the Department of Health would like to remind you of a few things to keep you safe and healthy.  

  Please take a moment to review the letter using this link: Health Forms and Notices (nyced.org)

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• Free Summer meals

   

  Starting June 27 and through August 30, free summer meals will be available to all children and teens ages 18 years and younger at locations throughout New York City from 8:00– 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. for lunch (times are subject to change).

   

  No registration, documentation, or ID is required.  Please note there is no service on Independence Day, July 4.  

    

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• NYC Schools Account upgrade starting June 24!

  Dear PS 295 Community,

   

  The following enhancements will be available in NYC Schools Accounts (NYCSAs) and Student Profile starting June 24. 

   

  • Individualized Education Program (IEP) Services During Summer Months: Parents of students with an IEP who have Extended School Year (ESY) (12-month) program(s) and/or service(s) recommended on their IEPs can view this information for the entire year, including the summer months, in the IEP tile in NYCSA. 
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  • Grade 7 Students Who Have Taken Grade 8 Science State Assessment: The Assessment tile in NYCSA will display scores for grade 7 students who took the grade 8 science state assessment. For additional information on assessments, please refer to NYCSA Assessments wiki. 
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  • Parent/Guardian Email Display: In Student Profile, if the parent/guardian does not have a NYCSA account, their email will display, based on availability, in the following order and be noted as “Unverified:”  
    • Email address from Emergency Contact page in Student Profile; and 
    • Email address from ATS.  
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  • NYC School Bus App (Via) Survey: A NYC School Bus App (Via) Survey will be available in the NYCSA Forms module to gather information about families' experiences using the NYC School Bus App (Via). The survey is available only for families of grades K–12 students who receive yellow bus transportation. Please encourage families whose students receive yellow bus service to complete the survey. 

   

  This is another reason for you to create your NYSCA!
  
  Please let me know if you need my help at EMarrero11@schools.nyc.gov

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• DOE Devices

  Dear Families,

   

   As we approach the end of the academic year, students must return any NYCPS issued educational technology devices (iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, etc.) to PS 295 The Studio School of Arts and Culture (15K295).  

  We will collect devices and all supporting accessories including keyboards, cases, power cords, etc. that were distributed when you received the device at the beginning of this school year.

   

   Collecting these devices will allow us to assess device condition, address any necessary repairs and maintenance, update device software and operating systems, and prepare for distribution at the start of the new school year.

   It is important to note that as per NYCPS policy, when a student transfers schools, including transferring from elementary to middle/intermediate school, transferring from middle/intermediate to high school, or if a student is discharged from the New York City Public Schools at any grade level, the device must be returned to the school the student is currently attending.

   

   We want to assure you that if a student lacks a personal device at home and needs a school-issued device to complete their schoolwork, one will be assigned from the new school they attend.

   

   If your child needs a device for Summer Rising, a device may be requested by emailing, Interim Acting Principal, Jean Marie McInerney (JMcinereny@schools.nyc.gov ). 

   

  If you have any questions, please contact the parent coordinator or Interim Acting Principal McInerney.

   

   For more information on devices, click here:  NYCPS Loaned Devices

   

   Respectfully,

  Jean Marie McInerney

  Interim Acting Principal 

   

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• Family Summer Reading Guides

   

  NYC Literacy Collaborative has published Family Summer Reading Guides in multiple languages.
  
  It provides resources to support children in building literacy skills, tips for families to support reading at home, and resources for finding books and texts to support literacy development.
  
  https://nycdoe.sharepoint.com/sites/DeptofLiteracyPDAttachments/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?csf=1&web=1&e=Cpid3r&CT=1718906322646&OR=OWA%2DNT%2DMail&CID=0d495665%2D2fb7%2D03c3%2Db7a6%2D39902a9efdc0&FolderCTID=0x0120006D02F450DD49CC4EA1DA49C9F70E25F0&id=%2Fsites%2FDeptofLiteracyPDAttachments%2FShared%20Documents%2FLiteracy%20Resources%2FSummer%20Reading%20Guide%202024
  

   

   

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• Interim Acting Principal - Jean Marie McInerney

  June 12, 2024

   

  Dear PS 295 Community,

  I am writing to you today, with great enthusiasm, to introduce myself as the new Interim Acting Principal of PS 295 The Studio School of Arts and Culture. I am honored to join a community whose mission is to: “nurture proactive, joyful, and courageous learners, who regard mistakes as learning opportunities while pursuing their talents, solving problems, and developing self-control”. I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow, Thursday, June 13.

  District 15 has been my home for seven years. With over sixteen years of experience in education, and passion for creating inclusive learning environments that foster learning, I am dedicated to supporting the mission and vision of the PS 295 community. I am excited to contribute my skills and knowledge to enhancing the student and parent educational experiences. My focus will be on creating an inclusive environment that is relevant and responsive to all cultures and continuing the high academic expectations of PS 295.

  I believe in open communication and collaboration between educators, students, and parents. As a working parent of two young girls, with diverse needs, I know the importance of the home school connection and the struggles many parents are facing. I look forward to working as a community to ensure students are growing academically, socially, and emotionally; and that community members feel supported.

  In my role, I will be working closely with the district, staff, parents, and students to ensure the diverse needs of our community are met. I believe that together we can create an environment where our students are thriving academically and socially. My door is open and I welcome your input. Please feel free to reach out to me at, JMcinerney@schools.nyc.gov, with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have.

  Thank you for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to meeting you all tomorrow with an open mind and open heart. 

   

  Respectfully,

  Jean Marie McInerney

  Interim Acting Principal

  • Intro to J M McInerney.pdf

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• Virtual Town Hall Meeting - June 12 @ 6 pm

  Virtual Town Hall Meeting

   

   When: June 12, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm

   What:  Town Hall Meeting with Superintendent Alvarez and Deputy Superintendent Lanzillotto and representatives from the Office of District Planning.

  Why: To answer questions and discuss the future of P.S. 295 and the possibilities for the school community including possible school merger.

  How to submit a question: You may submit a question via this anonymous Google Form:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesU7ZmjZllH-Q3EdEvd66DyCou6f3fl_F5njyL-4bLry9ClQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

  Note: This is anonymous and your email address will not be collected. You may also reach out to a member of the SLT or to a PTA representative and submit a question to one of them. Questions will be reviewed and repeated questions combined.

   

  Zoom Link:

  https://zoom.us/j/96719865874?pwd=dGxoXd1V3aBlW10WRG2HaERWnBUMYb.1

  Meeting ID: 967 1986 5874

  Passcode: 441345

   

  For more information reach out the parent coordinator Ms. Marrero at Emarrero11@schools.nyc.gov

  • June 12 Town Hall Flyer.pdf

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• What’s happening in NYC Public Schools

  What’s happening in NYC Public Schools 

   

  Schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies 

   

  Week of May 27, 2024  

   

  This Family Update provides important information about summer school, Summer Meals, summer athletics programming, opportunities and support for high school students, and resources to support families in continuing to build reading skills all year long.  

   

  Contents:  

   

  • Summer School  

  • Summer Meals  

  • Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Program  

  • Summer Learning Opportunities  

  • Summer Reading  

   

  Summer School  

   

  Each May and June, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) teachers assess students’ progress using multiple measures to determine if they are ready for the next grade level. Families of students who have not yet made sufficient progress will be notified via letter in mid-June.  

  If your student is in grade 3–8 and is not promoted in June, they will be required to attend summer school. If your student did not receive a Summer Rising seat, then they will attend the academic portion only. Detailed instructions on date and time will be on the letter. At the end of summer school, schools will make a final decision about students’ grade levels for next year. Students in grades K–2 and 9–12 may have the opportunity to attend summer school as well.  

  For more information, please visit schools.nyc.gov/summerschool.  

   

  Summer Meals  

   

  When school is out, students can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch through NYC Public Schools! Our 2024 Free Summer Meals Program is available all across New York City and is totally free for anyone 18 years old or younger. From June 27 through August 30, you can find these meals at select NYC public schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. You don’t need to sign up in advance or provide identification to receive these meals. Just head to a Summer Meals location and enjoy a meal. For more information, please visit schools.nyc.gov/summermeals.  

  All dates, times, locations and menus are subject to change.  

  • Dates of Operation: Thursday, June 27–Friday, August 30, 2024  

  • Breakfast Service Hours: 8–9:15 a.m.  

  • Lunch Service Hours: 11 a.m.–1:15 p.m.  

  • There is no service Thursday, July 4, 2024 (Independence Day)  

   

  Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Program  

   

  Get ready for summer sports! This summer, NYC high school students can enjoy free athletic training, fitness and conditioning, sports-specific skill development, and recreation activities at select high school sites across the five boroughs. The Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation program will run daily Monday to Thursday from 3:00– 6:00 p.m., beginning July 10 and ending on August 13. To provide students choice of sports/activities throughout the summer, there will be two sessions:  

  Session 1: Wednesday, July 10 – Thursday, July 25  

  Session 2: Monday, July 29 – Tuesday, August 13  

   

  This program is open to all NYC students entering grades 9–12 in the fall of 2024. Students do not need to attend school at their chosen school site during the regular school year to participate in a PSAL summer program at that site. Students can find program details and register for the summer 2024 program at psal.org/events-and-standings/summer.aspx beginning June 3.  

   

  Space is limited at the individual sites. Please select only one site and one program for a given SESSION. Once registration has been submitted, the parent or guardian listed will be notified via email if the student is approved for the site and program selected. In the event that the chosen site and program are at capacity, students are encouraged to register for another site/program.  

   

  Summer Learning Opportunities  

   

  CUNY College Now 

  For the 2024 summer semester, CUNY College Now will be offering a mix of online, hybrid, and in-person courses open to NYC public high school students entering grades 11 or 12 in September 2024. Participation is free. For more information, visit k16.cuny.edu/collegenow/summer-programs.  

   

  Summer Design Institute  

   

  High School students looking for a hands-on learning experience (with opportunity to earn a stipend) are invited to apply for NYCPS’ Summer Design Institute at one of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) sites.  

  These six-week programs offer students the opportunity to work on projects alongside industry partners in fields like Computer Science, Engineering, Media Arts, Advertising and Digital Design, Game Design, and Fashion Design. Students who successfully complete their projects are eligible for stipends. CTE and non-CTE students are welcome. Please view the program flyer in English and translation for more information about each school’s programs and application process: bit.ly/4bX54NV  

   

  College and Career Advising  

   

  High school students can sign up for College and Career Advising Texts at schools.nyc.gov/choosing-theright-path to receive text messages each week to help them plan and pursue their future. Texts include links to youth employment opportunities, scholarship information, access to workshops, and deadline reminders. For additional support, College and Career Advising can also connect students with access to free, one-on-one virtual meetings with expert advisors after school and on weekends. Students graduating in 2024 can use College and Career Advising Texts to connect with their College and Career Bridge Coach, a current college student trained to help recent graduates navigate the transition between high school and the next stages in their college and career pathways. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/choosing-the-right-path.  

   

  Summer Reading  

   

  Reading is like any skill: it takes practice! Over the summer, reading together can help your child continue to develop their literacy skills and avoid any learning loss that might occur over their time outside of the classroom.  

  Our Summer Reading Guide—available online at schools.nyc.gov/LiteracyResources—is a great first step on your family’s next reading adventure. It contains tips for reading at home, recommended titles for students in all grade levels, resources where you can find books, and more. In addition to the guide, our Literacy Resources webpage also features at-home activities and other recommended reading lists that will help foster a lifelong love of reading and learning.  

  This summer, we also encourage you to use our Citywide Digital Library, Sora. Sora is the quickest and easiest way for NYC students to access thousands of e-books and audiobooks in multiple languages. You can log in to Sora using your NYC Public School credentials at soraapp.com/library/nycschools. 

   

  • NYC Public Schools Family Update - Arabic.pdf
  • NYC Public Schools Family Update - Chinese.pdf
  • NYC Public Schools Family Update - English.pdf
  • NYC Public Schools Family Update - Russian.pdf
  • NYC Public Schools Family Update - Spanish.pdf

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• Safer Access System

  May 10, 2024

  
  Dear Families,

  
  We have some important news to share regarding the safety measures at our school. In line with our
  commitment to enhance security practices, all NYC Public Schools will have a Safer Access system installed
  during the 2023-25 school years. The Safer Access system is designed to strengthen our existing safety and
  security practices as part of the overall visitor protocols at our school.

  
  What is Safer Access?

  The primary objective of the Safer Access system is to ensure that all doors remain locked outside of the
  morning-entry and afternoon-dismissal periods. When school doors are locked, visitors wishing to gain
  access to the building will ring the intercom at the main entrance door (or ADA-accessibility entrance if
  applicable) and identify themselves before access is granted into the school building. Safer Access allows our
  dedicated staff assigned to the main desk (School Safety Agents and/or school staff) to be able to see and
  speak with visitors before granting them access inside. Please be assured that all visitors to our school will
  continue to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and respect while awaiting entry into our building.
  In addition to enhancing safety, this system allows for easy access for first responders during an emergency.
  Once our Safer Access system is installed and operational, our school staff (including School Safety Agents)
  and students will receive training on using the system as well as how to support all visitors in accordance
  with our policy.

  
  We believe Safer Access will greatly contribute to maintaining a secure learning environment for our
  students and staff.

  
  We look forward to the NYC Public Schools Safer Access system creating a safer environment for everyone.
  Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support in keeping
  our school community safe.

  
  Warm regards,
  Valerie Vanderpuije
  Principal, P.S. 295

  • Safer Access Letter Eng_Sp_Ar.pdf

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• Crossing Guard Shortage City Wide

  Dear Friends,

   

  Currently, there is shortage of School Crossing Guards citywide, and due to this shortage many of our crossing post are left unmanned

  placing the safety of our students and their families in a danger while traveling to and from school. In an effort to help alleviate this issue

  The NYPD is asking you to help the city recruit SCGs. Please circulate this information to your friends and family.

   

  https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/careers/civilians/school-crossing-guard.page

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