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NYCPS Family Updates

What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools
schools.nyc.gov/MessagesForFamilies

October 28, 2024

This update provides important information regarding NYC Public Schools (NYCPS), including key upcoming
dates from the 2024–25 School Year Calendar, admissions deadlines, planning for remote learning, New
York State vaccination requirements, and details about where you can get the latest news regarding NYCPS.

Contents
• Important Upcoming Dates
• 2025 High School Admissions
• 2025 Middle School Admissions
• November Parent-Teacher Conferences
(PTCs)
• Preparing for Remote Learning
• Stay Up to Date with Your Child’s
Vaccinations
• Have You Checked Out The Morning
Bell?

Important Upcoming Dates - November 1: Diwali, schools closed
- November 5: Election Day, no classes for NYCPS students
- November 7: Afternoon and evening PTCs for elementary schools*
- November 11: Veterans Day, schools closed
- November 14: Afternoon/evening PTCs for middle schools and D75 schools*
- November 21: Evening PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools
- November 22: Afternoon PTCs for high schools, K–12, and 6–12 schools*
- November 28–29: Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
- December 24–January 1: Winter Recess, schools closed
*students in these schools dismissed three hours early

2025 High School Admissions
Planning to enroll in one of NYC's 700+ public high school programs in fall 2025? As of October 1, current eighth
graders and first-time ninth graders can participate in this year's NYCPS high school application process.

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This year, MySchools (myschools.nyc) offers a new feature to help applicants understand their chances of
receiving an offer from a particular program (schools.nyc.gov/OfferChances). Additionally, students may now
list any number of program choices on their application, expanded from the previous limit of 12.

Fall 2025 High School applications will close on Wednesday, December 4. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/HS.
2025 Middle School Admissions

As of October 15, students currently in fifth grade (or sixth grade, for students in K–6 elementary schools), can
participate in fall 2025 middle school admissions.

New this year, families can now list ANY City public middle school on their application. While zoned and district
priority schools will continue to prioritize zoned and/or district students, applicants from other zones/districts will
now be considered for remaining seats.

Fall 2025 Middle School applications will close on Friday, December 20. Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/MS.
November 2024 Parent-Teacher Conferences

This year’s second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences will begin on Thursday, November 7. Speak with your
child’s teachers to schedule your conference times. Visit our Parent-Teacher Conferences page
(schools.nyc.gov/ptc) for tips and additional guidance.

Preparing for Remote Learning

In the event that NYCPS buildings must close due to the weather, all K–12 students will be expected to participate
in their classes from home. Please ensure your child has a working internet-enabled device at home—prepare by
reaching out to your school directly now if your child needs a device loaned from NYCPS; do not wait for a building
closure. Learn how to get started using your loaned iPad or laptop at schools.nyc.gov/NYCPSdevices.
To participate in remote learning, students will need to log on using their NYCPS Student Account
(schools.nyc.gov/StudentAccounts). If you do not know your child’s username and password, please visit
selfservice.schools.nyc or ask your school for help. For information about the applications and platforms we use,
please visit schools.nyc.gov/DigitalLearning.

Stay Up to Date with Your Child’s Vaccinations

All NYCPS students, from Infant and Toddler programs through grade 12, must meet both State and City school
immunization requirements in order to attend school. Review the requirements for students in your child’s grade
level at schools.nyc.gov/immunization.

Remember: a healthy school setting gives all students the best opportunity to learn, and vaccines are among the
most effective tools we have to protect our children from diseases that can make them sick. Talk to your child's
health provider to learn more, or find a health provider who fits your family’s needs at pndslookup.health.ny.gov.

Have You Checked Out The Morning Bell?

Did you know that the latest news and helpful resources for NYC families can all be found online on The Morning
Bell? Don’t miss out—bookmark us at schools.nyc.gov/MorningBell.
- October 2024 NYCPS Family Update.pdf
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School

Annual Wonder Walk Notice

October 2024

Dear Parents:

We have partnered with the March of Dimes to have our annual Wonder Walk on Thursday, October 31st to raise funds to care for babies born prematurely.

Donation Link: http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/PS64Q

Students who raise funds are invited to come to school dressed in a costume or to wear black and orange clothing.

For safety purposes, we will not allow the following:

NO costumes with masks or hoods covering the eyes.
NO swords, wands, or any other item which can cause injury.

For our Wonder Walk we will have a school-wide parade around the block. 3K & PreK will walk around the large school yard. Parents are more than welcome to come and watch our parade! PLEASE, we ask that parents stay on the other side of the street while we are walking. Every class will walk around the entire school block twice, so you will have a lot of opportunities to see your child.

Grades 3, 4, 5: 8:30 - 9:00am

Grades 3K, PreK, K, 1, and 2: 9:30 -10:00am

Route: We will start at the gates in our large school yard, walk up to the corner of 82nd and 97th avenue, and keep making rights down to 101st Ave and back up 83rd Street into the school yard.

We will only walk on the sidewalk around our school, we do not cross any streets.

In the event of inclement weather, we will have an indoor parade for students only.

If you do NOT want your child to participate in this event, please send a letter to notify your child’s teacher. We will have your child participate in an alternate activity.

We look forward to having a successful celebration.

Elizabeth Mitchell

Principal

Wonder Walk Halloween- Parent Notice.pdf

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School

AnnualTitle 1 Meeting/ Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Elections
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Guide to Summer Reading

Summer Reading Guide

FAMILIES

Review this guide’s resources to support your child in building their literacy skills

• Tips for Families to Support Reading at Home

• Recommended Titles by Grade Bands

• Resources for Finding Books and Texts

• Additional Resources to Support Literacy Development

• Set a summer reading goal with your child and your child’s school.

Sample goals can include:

• Number of books read

• Number of pages read

• Time spent reading

• Exploring new genres and new authors

A note to families: Book titles and websites in this guide have been suggested by librarians and educational organizations. Be an active part of your child’s book selection. Also, please check with your child’s school if there are additional lists for recommended or required books.

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
2024-2025 School Supply List
3K

Please bring the following change of clothes in case of accidents:

1 shirt

2 pairs of pants

1 pair of socks

1 pair of underwear ( if your child wears them)

Your child will also need:

A small blanket for naptime (we will send home every Friday to be washed)

A 4x6 family photo (for classroom display)

A water bottle (please send daily)

****PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME****

We would appreciate the following donations:

2bottles of hand soap (NOT hand sanitizer)

2 boxes of tissues

2 packages of baby wipes

2 boxes of gallon size ziplock bags

*Students do not need school supplies such as pencils or crayons.

*Students will be given breakfast and lunch from the school every day, but you are welcome to send them with lunch from home if you desire.

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Kindergarten

The following is a list of supplies your child will need for kindergarten. Please put your child's NAME on all the notebooks and supplies. *You do not need to send everything in one day, you can spread it during the week. LARGE, zippered schoolbag without wheels

3 hardcover primary writing notebooks (these notebooks have dotted lines on the bottom and an empty space on the top of the page)

3 plastic solid-colored folders with pockets (2 red, 1 orange)

3 boxes (12-pack) sharpened pencils (Ticonderoga brand preferred) 1 pack of large pink erasers (NOT pencil toppers)

3 packs of thin-tip dry-erase markers--Expo brand

2 boxes of CRAYOLA crayons- 24 count only

6 Elmer's SOLID glue sticks (no liquid glue)

2 boxes of tissues (Kleenex or Puffs)

2 rolls of Bounty paper towels

1 package of baby wipes (Huggies or Pampers)

1 bottle of hand sanitizer

1 bottle of hand soap

1 pair of safety scissors (metal blade ONLY)

1 pack of large (gallon-size) zip-lock bags

1 pack of small sandwich zip-lock bags

Your child will need these supplies at home to complete homework assignments. Crayons, glue, safety scissors, and pencils

The following items are needed for the classroom but are not part of the supply list. If you would like to donate any of these items, it would be greatly appreciated. Lysol disinfectant wipes, gallon-size Ziploc bags with slider, Quart size Ziploc with slider

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First Grade

● (3) black and white marble notebooks (wide ruled) NOT colleges ruled

● (5) PLASTIC two-pocket folders (1 of each color: red, blue, green, yellow, orange)

● (3) boxes of crayons- 24 pack

● (4) packs of SHARPENED pencils (Ticonderoga or staples brand)

● (1) safety scissor

● (2) 4 pack of ELMERS glue sticks

● (1) 4 pack THIN dry erase markers

● 1 dry erase eraser

● 1 soft pencil case with zipper (NO boxes)

● Headphones for iPad- NO earbuds or wireless headphones

● (2) Paper towels

● (2) Tissue boxes

● (1) Ziploc gallon size

● (1) Ziploc quart size

● (1) container of Lysol wipes

● (1) package of baby wipes

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Second Grade

NOTE: UNWRAP YOUR CHILD’S SUPPLIES! STUDENTS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN LABELED SUPPLIES

**Earbuds/Headphones Labeled with your child’s name

Three Marble Notebooks

4 Plastic Folders (1 each Red, blue, green and yellow)

3 Boxes of Sharpened pencils and 2 erasers

1 box of Crayola crayons

Colored Pencils

6 Elmer’s Glue Sticks

Child safety Scissors

Soft Pencil Case Note: To keep pens and pencils in the classroom

3 packs of EXPO Skinny Fine Tip Black Dry Erase Markers & Eraser

2 Pack of Baby Wipes

3 Boxes of Tissues

2 Rolls of Paper Towels

1 Box of gallon Ziploc Bags

1 Box of Sandwich Ziploc Bags

See you in September!

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Third Grade

Label these items with your child’s name and bring on the first day:

4 marble notebooks

6 folders

2 dozen sharpened pencils soft pencil case

1 dozen (12) dry-erase markers Dry eraser

Colored pencils

crayons

1 pair of scissors

1 handheld pencil sharpener with a cover

2 sets of earbuds or headphones

Please send these items on the second day of school: 1 box gallon-size Ziploc bags

2 boxes tissues

2 rolls of paper towels

1 hand sanitizer

1 package of sanitizing wipes

1 package lined index cards

1 package of post-its

Please DO NOT SEND: copy paper, loose leaf paper, highlighters, scotch tape

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Fourth Grade

The following is a list of supplies your child will need for Fourth Grade

Please bring the following items on the 1st day of school (9/5/2024)

4 marble notebooks (no spiral notebooks)

6 plastic coated folders (yellow, red, green, purple, blue & orange)

3 dozen sharpened pencils

3 packages of dry erase markers

1 dry erase eraser

1 soft pencil case (no pencil boxes)

2 package of glue sticks

1 pair of scissors

1 package of 24 count crayons

1 package of colored pencils

2 sets of earbuds (no headphones, they are too bulky)

2 packages of post-it notes

2 package 3X5 ruled index cards highlighters (blue, yellow & pink)

Please bring the following items on the 2nd day of school

1 box gallon size ziploc bags

2 boxes of tissues

1 roll of paper towels Boys bring

1 package of baby wipes Girls: bring 1 liquid hand soap (not hand sanitizer)

Please DO NOT SEND: pencil sharpeners, scotch tape, loose leaf paper, copy paper, binders, or spiral notebooks

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Fifth Grade

The following is a list of supplies your child will need for Fifth Grade:

HEADPHONES or Earbuds (Top priority) (9/5/24)

2 packages of 4 low odor expo markers w/ an eraser multi-color (Top priority) (9/5/24)

3 marble composition notebooks (200 pages) (9/5/24)

5 folders (9/5/24) 1 package of #2 pencils (9/5/24)

Pencil bag or case (9/5/24) One box of quart size Ziploc bags (9/9/24)

Clorox wipes or baby wipes (9/9/24)

1 roll of Scotch tape (9/9/24)

1 package of markers (9/5/24)

1 package of (at least 24) colored pencils (9/5/24)

1 box of Crayons (9/5/24)

1 glue stick (9/9/24)

1 roll of paper towels (9/9/24)

1 boxes of tissues (9/9/24)

1 pair of small safety scissors (9/9/24)

1 ruler (9/9/24)

1 sharpener with container (9/9/24)

1 package wide-ruled loose leaf paper (9/9/24)

1 eraser (9/9/24)

1 package of index cards (9/9/24)

Multi-colored highlighters (at least 4 colors) (9/9/24)

1 bottle of hand sanitizer (9/9/24)

Please take note of the following: Please be advised that this year’s Senior Dues will be determined ASAP. Collection begins in January 2025 All fourth grade students received a Summer Learning Packet. Successful completion of this packet earns your child an additional ten (10) Senior Points to start their senior year in P.S. 64 Queens Your child is expected to have the times tables memorized by the start of 5th Grade.

Thank you. The Fifth Grade Teachers
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Pre Registration
- Pre-Registration Flyer 1.pdf
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
P.S. 64Q Uniform Policy
Dear Parents and Guardians,

The parents of P.S. 64 have voted to adopt a mandatory uniform policy in our school. Students attending P.S. 64 are expected to comply with this policy by wearing a school uniform every day.

We are striving for 100% school uniform dress each day.

ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORMS EVERY DAY. -NAVY BLUE TOP- -KHAKI BOTTOMS-

If your child is participating in school spirit day, they should wear what is designated on those days.

If they are not participating in school spirit day, they should wear their uniforms.

Parents may purchase the school uniform from any children's clothing department store. Should you have any questions regarding our mandatory uniform policy, please contact Ms. Reyes, Parent Coordinator at 718-845-8290 extension 2111 or email: Jreyes223@schools.nyc.gov

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

Elizabeth Mitchell, Principal
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School

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DOE Family Updates

Family Device Collection Letter

May 15, 2024

Dear Students and Parents/Guardians,

As we approach the end of the academic year, this is an important reminder that unless otherwise directed, students must return any NYCPS issued educational technology devices (iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, etc.) to 27Q064.

We will collect devices and all supporting accessories including keyboards, cases, power cords, etc. that were distributed when you received the device as follows:

3K- Kindergarten: Tuesday, June 18
Grades 1 & 2: Thursday, June 20
Grades 3-5: Friday, June 21

Please ensure the device and all accessories provided to you are sent in with your child on the date listed above. A member of our staff will collect the device and document that it has been received.

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.

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.

For more information on devices, click here: NYCPS Loaned Devices (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/digital-learning/ipads-and-laptops/your-doe-loaned-ipad-or-laptop)

Respectfully,

Elizabeth Mitchell

Principal

Summer Rising 2024

Week of February 26, 2024

This Family Update provides important information about summer 2024 learning and enrichment
opportunities, including the new application process for Summer Rising.
Contents:
• Overview
• New MySchools Summer Rising Application
• Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
• Connect With NYC Schools
Summer Rising Is Back for Students in Grades K–8

Overview
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is looking forward to partnering with the Department of
Youth and Community Development (DYCD) once again for Summer Rising 2024. Summer Rising
connects elementary and middle school students to fun, culturally relevant, and hands-on
experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Summer Rising is free, and
open to any NYC student currently in kindergarten through grade 8.

Grades K–5:
• The program will run from July 2, 2024 to August 16, 2024, and will run Monday through
Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Grades 6–8:
• The program will run from July 2, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and will run Monday through
Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Students will be provided with free breakfast and lunch. Programming will include academics led by
NYCPS staff and enrichment activities held by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs).

New MySchools Summer Rising Application

The application will open in early March, and close in late March. This year, for the first time,
families can apply for Summer Rising online using MySchools, our online directory and application
system.

To apply, log in or create a MySchools account at MySchools.nyc using your email address, your
child’s 9-digit student ID number and a MySchools account creation code, which you can get by
contacting your child's school. If you have applied using MySchools before, your child will already
be added to your account. For general support call 311.
Families can list as many programs as they would like on their application; we recommend families
list as many programs as possible to increase the likelihood of being placed in a program of their
choice.

This process is not first-come, first-served; all applications will be considered at the same time after
the window ends. If families wish, they can make changes to their application at any point within the
application window.

Offers will be released in mid-April. Log back in to MySchools to view your results.
If you have any questions or need support with the application, please contact your school or email
summer@schools.nyc.gov.

Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans
Students attending 12-month/Extended School Year (ESY) special class or autism programs -
Nest or Horizon Programs will receive the program and services recommended on their IEP at an
Extended School year (ESY), District 75, or autism programs - Nest or Horizon Summer Program site.
Families who wish to participate in IEP program and extended-day CBO-led enrichment through
Summer Rising should use the application portal. Summer Rising for grades K–5 runs Monday–
Friday until 6:00 p.m., and for grades 6–8 runs until 4:00 p.m. Monday–Thursday. These families will
have priority for seats in Summer Rising and will choose from the CBO program(s) operating in
connection with their IEP program.
If a family does not want extended day enrichment for their child, and their child will only be
participating in Nest or Horizon programming (until 12:00 p.m.), D75 (until 2:30 p.m.), or ESY
programming (until 2:00 p.m.), the family should contact their child’s school instead of using the
application portal.
Students who require accommodations, such as a paraprofessional or nurse, to participate in
Summer Rising will receive them based on their individual needs.
Connect With NYC Schools
To stay up to date with all NYC Public Schools and Summer Rising news, bookmark schools.nyc.gov,
and follow us @nycschools and @doechancellor on Twitter/X. You can also find us on Facebook and
Instagram at our official @nycschools accounts.

HIV Lesson Overviews for Parents

These overviews provide parents and families with a summary of the HIV lessons their student will have. Lessons include basic concepts and skills that students will need for future HIV prevention as well as for lifelong health.

In grades 7-12, there are some lessons that teach about methods of HIV prevention, like birth control and condoms. Parents can excuse their child from these lessons by writing a letter to the principal. You can learn which lessons are “opt-out” lessons in the overviews below.

English: https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/k-5-hiv-overview-english.pdf?sfvrsn=305b2502_8

Bengali: https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/k-5-hiv-overview-bangla.pdf?sfvrsn=fb2120cc_2

Spanish: https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/k-5-hiv-overview-spanish.pdf?sfvrsn=76dbfa42_6

Chinese: https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/k-5-hiv-overview-chinese.pdf?sfvrsn=9b89d11b_2