P.S. 349

Announcements

• Kindergarten Registration Information

  If you received an offer for your child to attend KINDERGARTEN at P.S. 349, contact Tisha Decruz to make a registration appointment!

  Email: tdecruz2@schools.nyc.gov

  Phone: (718) 558-6220

  Availability om 8AM-2PM

  All registration paperwork must be completed and submitted electronically and is due by April 30, 2021.

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• Updates from Chancellor Porter

  Please view the April 20th Letter from Chancellor Porter.

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• STEAM Night on April 28th

  Join us for our April STEAM Night on Wednesday, April 28th at 6PM for a Spring Paint Night! All materials will be provided to you - please sign up  and fill out a form for each child attending.
  
  We will contact you when the materials are ready to be picked up!

  Join Zoom Meeting

  Meeting ID: 863 1831 2033

  Passcode: 349349

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• Watch Party - Aladdin the Musical - 4/21

  Join us for our April Watch Party on Wednesday, April 21st at 6PM to see Aladdin the Musical!

  Join Zoom Meeting

  Meeting ID: 871 1464 3235

  Passcode: 349349

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• Town Hall - State Testing on 4/12/21

  Join Principal Howell and Ms. Psimadas for a Town Hall on Monday, April 12 at 10AM or 1PM to learn about State Testing updates for Grades 3-5! The same content will be delivered during both sessions.

  Zoom Link

  Meeting ID: 857 8688 4530
  Passcode: 349349

   

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• April 8 - Updates for Families

  Important Deadlines

  Spring Opt-in Deadline Extended to Friday, April 9

  If your child is currently learning remotely every day, they have one final opportunity to opt in to learning in person in the school building at least part of the week. The deadline to submit your request to transition to blended learning for the rest of this school year has been extended to Friday, April 9. How to opt-in to blended learning:

  • Online: visit the Learning Preference Survey at nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference(Open external link) to select blended learning for your child.
  • By phone: Call 311 to submit your learning preference change.

  G&T Kindergarten Application Deadline is Friday, April 9

  The application for kindergarten Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs is now open, and the deadline to apply is April 9. Interested families with children born in 2016 can apply one of three ways:

  • Online at MySchools.nyc(Open external link)
  • Through a Family Welcome Center—visit Family Welcome Centers to learn more.
  • By phone at 718-935-2009—you can also call us with any questions.

  Pre-K Application Deadline Extended to Monday, April 19

  Now you have more time to explore your child’s pre-K options! The pre-K application deadline for children born in 2017 has been extended to April 19. Apply online at MySchools.nyc(Open external link) or by phone at 718-935-2009—you can also call us with any questions. Learn more at Pre-K.

  Tests and Assessments

  New York State Exams

  New York State Exams begin later this month. This year, the New York State Education Department has determined that English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics exams for grades 3 through 8, and Science exams for grades 4 and 8, will only be administered in person in your child’s school building. No remote option will be available.

  If you would like your child to participate in this year’s State exams, please notify your school. If you do not wish to have your child take State exams, you do not have to take any further action.

  The exams will be administered within the following dates:

  • English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3 through 8: April 19–29
  • Mathematics for grades 3 through 8: May 3–14. Testing will not occur on May 13, when schools are closed for Eid Al-Fitr.
  • Science for grades 4 and 8: June 7–11

  Your child’s school will be communicating with more details about the testing process and deadlines. Learn more at Testing.

   

  This document is translated on the NYCDOE website.

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• March Watch Party - Women's History Month

  Please join us for our March Watch Party on Wednesday, 3/24 celebrating Women's History Month! We will be watching Becoming-Michelle Obama.

  Zoom Info:

  Join Zoom Meeting

  Meeting ID: 871 1464 3235

  Passcode: 349349

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• Town Hall with Principal Howell- 3/26 and 4/6

  Join us for a Town Hall with Principal Howell!

  Friday, March 26 at 10AM and Tuesday, April 6 at 6:30PM on Zoom

  Topic Covered: New Opt-In Period, New CDC guidelines for 3ft apart

   

  Zoom Meeting Info:

  Join Zoom Meeting

  Meeting ID: 857 8688 4530

  Passcode: 349349

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• Updates from Chancellor Porter 3/19/21

  • Family Letter March 19 2021.pdf

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• Building Closure - March 18-March 26

  Subject: 10 Day Bldg Closure Due to Multiple Confirmed Cases
  
  Dear P.S./ I.S. 314 - Queens at 88-08 164TH STREET Families:
  
  I’m writing to inform you that following an initial 24 hour closure of our school building, the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have determined that the building must remain closed through 3/27/2021.
  
  Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of the DOHMH, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and T2.
  
  What Happens Now?
  ● The school building will remain closed through 3/27/2021, and all teaching and learning will continue remotely. Staff and students may return to school on 3/28/2021.
  ● Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
  ● Close contacts of the person who tested positive have been notified, and will continue their 10-day quarantine period. If additional close contacts are identified, they will also be instructed to quarantine for 10 days.
  How Do We Stay Healthy?
  
  Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
  1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
  2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
  3. Wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
  How can I stay updated?
  We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts, and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
  
  
  To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
  
  For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
  Sincerely,
  Tanya Bates-Howell

   

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