P.S. 349

Announcements

• Join Us for a Paint Party!

  Register for P.S. 349’s Paint Night! Tuesday, January 24 4:30-6:30 PM in the Cafeteria with a live DJ! Sign up at the link below. You must have a ticket to attend. All adults must show proof of vaccination. tinyurl.com/349paint

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• Complete the Family MRA for Winter 2022!

  It's time for our second Measurable Results Assessment (MRA) of the 2022-2023 school year! 

  The MRA is a rigorously developed tool used to annually collect, analyze, and report student-, staff-, and school-level outcomes related to the focus on improving leadership, culture, and academics. It can be used to help a school identify its strengths and weaknesses, develop improvement plans, and monitor progress. The MRA measures are aligned with the highly effective practices outlined in the Leader in Me Framework. This alignment empowers schools to move from data insights to action plans and best leverage their limited time and resources to meet their goals. At P.S. 349, we also use the MRA to progress-monitor our CEP goals.

   

  The survey window is open from January 3 through February 3. Please make sure you complete the survey. Use the link below to access the survey.

   

  https://www.leaderinme.com/s/ps-349q-the-magnet-for-leadership-and-inn-ny/families

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• January 2023 Calendar

  • January 2023.docx

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• SCHOOL CLOSED - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - ROSH HASHANAH

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• Supply Drive for New Families to District 28

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• Back to School Night 9/15/22 Schedule

  Dear P.S. 349 Families, 

  On Thursday, September 15, 2022, P.S. 349 is hosting a virtual Back to School Night on Zoom from 4:30-7:30PM. Families will participate in information sessions regarding school policies and procedures and will meet with their child’s teachers to learn grade-level expectations. Sessions will repeat.  Please see the important information below: 

  	Event	Zoom Information
  Session 1: 4:30-5:00 PM (Repeats 6:00-6:30 PM)	P.S. 349 Policies and Procedures with Principal Howell,  Ms. Psimadas, and Ms. Reda	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 958 6654 4171 Password: 349349
  Session 2: 5:15-6:00 PM Grade Level & Specialist Information Sessions (Only attend Session 2 or Session 4. The sessions will repeat.)	Pre-K Ms. Healy, Ms. Snyder, Ms. Sadia and Ms. Begum	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 991 7990 9564 Password: 349349
  	Kindergarten Ms. Vitale, Ms. Jones, Ms. Sanchez, and Ms. Edwards	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 208 8838 3838 Password: 349349
  	1st Grade Ms. Ho-Suh, Ms. Rosado, Ms. Bindler, Ms. Mejia, and Ms. Palladino	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 947 4337 4783 Password: 349349
  	2nd Grade Ms. Zucker, Ms. Kraft, Ms. Gorsira, and Ms. Nugent	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 876 5382 8914 Password: 349349
  	3rd Grade Ms. Capobianco, Ms. Blakely, Ms. Jin, Ms. Mathew, and Ms. Otero	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 830 1187 5895 Password: 349349
  	4th Grade Ms. Ginsberg, Ms. Shoichet, Ms. Dimopoulos, and Ms. Powder	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 848 7473 6804 Password: 349349
  	5th Grade Ms. Glier, Ms. Gonias, Ms. Anderson, Ms. Iovino, and Ms. Tsaltas	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 951 9002 2545 Password: 349349
  	Technology Ms. Tarafdar	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 976 0524 3560 Password: 349349
  	Art Ms. Webb	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 988 6133 6864 Password: 349349
  	Music Ms. Cornelius & Ms. Cox	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 988 2077 4722 Password: 349349
  	Physical Education Mr. G & Coach K	Zoom Link Meeting ID:  931 1046 5728 Password: 349349
  Session 3: 6:00-6:30 PM	P.S. 349 Policies and Procedures with Principal Howell,  Ms. Psimadas, and Ms. Reda	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 958 6654 4171 Password: 349349
  Session 4:  6:45-7:30 Grade Level & Specialist Information Sessions	Pre-K Ms. Healy, Ms. Snyder, Ms. Sadia and Ms. Begum	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 958 6654 4171 Password: 349349
  	Kindergarten Ms. Vitale, Ms. Jones, Ms. Sanchez, and Ms. Edwards	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 991 7990 9564 Password: 349349
  	1st Grade Ms. Ho-Suh, Ms. Rosado, Ms. Bindler, Ms. Mejia, and Ms. Palladino	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 208 8838 3838 Password: 349349
  	2nd Grade Ms. Zucker, Ms. Kraft, Ms. Gorsira, and Ms. Nugent	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 947 4337 4783 Password: 349349
  	3rd Grade Ms. Capobianco, Ms. Blakely, Ms. Jin, Ms. Mathew, and Ms. Otero	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 876 5382 8914 Password: 349349
  	4th Grade Ms. Ginsberg, Ms. Shoichet, Ms. Dimopoulos, and Ms. Powder	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 830 1187 5895 Password: 349349
  	5th Grade Ms. Glier, Ms. Gonias, Ms. Anderson, Ms. Iovino, and Ms. Tsaltas	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 848 7473 6804 Password: 349349
  	Technology Ms. Tarafdar	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 951 9002 2545 Password: 349349
  	Art Ms. Webb	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 976 0524 3560 Password: 349349
  	Music Ms. Cornelius	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 988 6133 6864 Password: 349349
  	Physical Education Mr. G and Coach K	Zoom Link Meeting ID: 988 2077 4722 Password: 349349

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  Sincerely,  Tanya Bates-Howell

                             Founding Principal

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• First Day of School - Thursday, September 8, 2022

  We are so excited to welcome you back for the 2022-2023 school year.

  The first day of school is Thursday, September 8th. School begins at 8:00AM. All students should be dressed in uniform and arrive promptly. Dismissal begins at 2:15PM.

  This year, breakfast will be served in the cafeteria only from 7:30AM to 7:50AM daily. You may drop your child off no earlier than at 7:30AM. 

  See you on Thursday!

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• PTA Elections

  PTA Board Elections/PTA Meeting

  2022-2023

  Tuesday, September 20, 2022

  @ 10:00 am

  via Zoom

  Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/j/92506212361?pwd=aG5HMFEzU3pld1kwTmVoMldWZUJVdz09

  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information to join the meeting.

  Available Positions:

  President

  Treasure

  Secretary

  3 Parent for SLT

  We need you and your Vote!

  • PTAElection_6 27 220029.docx

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• Update for Families on Health & Safety: Week of August 29, 2022

  NYCDOE MESSAGES FOR FAMILIES

  We’re excited to welcome you back to school on Thursday, September 8! As you prepare for the first day of school, we want to ensure that you’ve received New York City’s most up-to-date guidance on health and safety.

  Reduce COVID-19 Risk

   

  • Get vaccinated! This is the best way to reduce COVID-19 risk.
    • We strongly encourage all eligible New Yorkers to stay up-to-date with their COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots. To find a vaccine site near you, visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder(Open external link) or text your zip code to 438829. For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, visit nyc.gov/covidvaccine(Open external link).
    • Vaccination is still required for all visitors entering school buildings. This includes NYC Department of Education (DOE) employees; anyone who works in DOE buildings; and anyone participating in high-risk extracurricular activities, including Public School Athletic League (PSAL) sports. To learn more, please visit schools.nyc.gov/2022health.
  • Wear masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Masks will be available at your school. We recommend wearing well-fitting masks when indoors, and when exposed to someone with COVID-19 in or outside of school. All students and staff are required to wear a mask when:
    • Entering the school medical room, nurse’s office, or school-based health center,
    • Returning to school (including traveling by school bus) between days 6 to 10 after a COVID positive test or, if earlier, after the onset of symptoms, and
    • Showing symptoms of COVID-19 at school.
  • Test for COVID-19. Starting on the first day of school, schools will offer home test kits to students and staff who may be at risk of exposure and students or staff experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. In addition, each staff member and student will receive four tests per month to take home. In-school PCR testing will not be a part of the 2022-23 school year.
  • Stay home if you are sick. If students and staff show any symptoms of COVID-19 or other illnesses, they should stay home and get tested for COVID-19. This year, you will not need to complete a Daily Health Screening to enter school buildings.
  • Isolate if you are COVID-19 positive. Students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 must isolate for at least 5 days and can return to school on day 6 (masked through day 10) if they have no symptoms or if symptoms are improving. Be sure to report a positive case to your child’s school.

  This year, schools will continue to follow CDC guidelines, using air purifiers and updated HVAC systems. Building ventilation will be monitored daily, and surfaces cleaned regularly.

  Get Vaccinated Against Polio

  Poliovirus has been identified in wastewater samples in New York City, following a case of polio identified in Rockland County. Everyone who is unvaccinated against polio — especially children — should get vaccinated immediately. Parents can check the records for their children here: myvaccinerecord.cityofnewyork.us/myrecord(Open external link). Vaccination against polio is required to attend school in New York City.

  If your child needs to get vaccinated against polio, make an appointment with your pediatrician or regular health care provider. If your doctor does not have the polio vaccine or you do not have a doctor, call 311. Children should get four doses of poliovirus vaccine, starting at age 2 months. Anyone starting the vaccine after age 4 months should receive a total of three doses.

  Find out more about protecting yourself and your children against polio at nyc.gov/health/polio(Open external link).

  Learn About Monkeypox

  Monkeypox is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, usually spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with the sores of someone who has monkeypox. It can also be spread through contact with clothing or bedding, or from respiratory droplets during face-to-face contact. In this current monkeypox outbreak, the virus has spread mainly among adults during close contact, such as during sex, kissing, cuddling, and massage. It can cause sores that may look like pimples or blisters, be firm to the touch, and have a dip in the center. Some people also have flu-like symptoms.

  • Do not assume someone has monkeypox if they have a rash or sores. Most rashes and sores are not caused by monkeypox virus. Sores are very common among children, and are usually due to bug bites, acne, allergies, or other causes that are not contagious and do not require staying home from school, child care, or afterschool activities.
  • Children who have a new or unexplained rash or sores should be seen by the school nurse or by their health care provider. You can find more information on monkeypox at nyc.gov/monkeypox(Open external link).

  Get Ready to Go Back to School on Thursday, September 8!

  As you and your child gear up for the first day of school, get off to a flying start with these suggestions. For more tips, read our Back to School Checklist at schools.nyc.gov/checklist.

  • Plan Ahead. Review the 2022-23 School Calendar at schools.nyc.gov/calendar for information on upcoming events and closures throughout the year.
  • Stay Connected. Sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) and update your emergency contact information at schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA.
  • Stay Healthy. Submit all required health forms (schools.nyc.gov/schoolhealth) and check that your child is up to date on all required vaccinations (schools.nyc.gov/immunization).

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• Check Our Our New Music Video with Bud Ramsey and FyreZone Entertainment! Shine featuring P.S. 349!

  P.S 349Q had the opportunity to work with Bud Ramsey and FyreZone entertainment through a singing/song writing residency. During this time, the leaders at our school were able to collaboratively write and sing a new school anthem. "Shine" is a message of hope for a brighter future from our leaders at P.S. 349! We hope you enjoy!

  Shine

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