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
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:
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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
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.
3K
Please bring the following change of clothes in case of accidents:
Your child will also need:
****PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS WITH YOUR CHILDS NAME****
We would appreciate the following donations:
*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
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-
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
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