PS 204 Message:  How To Access Your Child's Grades

The DOE is asking schools to use a system called NYSSA ( New York City Student Account) to share report card grades, attendance, and other relevant information with parents.  It is very important that you set up your NYC Student Account so that you can access your child's report card remotely.  You can access NYCSA online at: Student Account

If you need assistance creating your account or accessing an existing account, please contact Michele Wei at nwei@schools.nyc.gov

Letter to Families

                                                                                                                                          May 30, 2020

Dear Families,

Thank you for your continued patience and flexibility in response to this ever-evolving crisis. We are writing today to share some important updates and reminders about the end of year school calendar. We have two days coming up in June that were originally scheduled as times when students would not be in attendance. However, with the ongoing pandemic, students will be expected to participate in remote learning on both of these days:

Thursday, June 4 was originally scheduled as a non-attendance day for all students in observance of Brooklyn / Queens Day (also known as Anniversary Day).

Tuesday, June 9 was originally scheduled as a non-attendance day for students in schools serving grades K-8, as well as District 75 schools and programs.

On June 4, all students are expected to complete work independently as staff will be engaged in professional development. Teachers are not expected to engage students on June 4; instead, schools will set students up in advance with independent work for the day.

On June 9, students who attend a school serving grades K-8, or who attend any District 75 school, are expected to complete work independently as staff will be engaged in reorganization work. Teachers in these schools are not expected to engage students on June 9; instead, schools will set students up in advance with independent work for the day.

If you have questions or concerns regarding the school schedule for your student, please contact your school for additional information.

As a reminder, June 26 is the last day of school and a half day for all students. We will issue additional guidance to families about the end of the 2019-20 school year in the coming weeks.

Thank you again for your partnership as we continually navigate unfamiliar terrain. I often say that we have the best students, staff, and families in the world. You and your children continue to prove that, every day. Together, we will continue to weather this storm.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Carranza

Chancellor

New York City Department of Education

                                                 Letter To Families                                                                  May 20, 2020

Dear Families,

Earlier this week, we announced our plans for summer learning, to ensure that our students can continue to engage and receive the academic supports they need to be ready for returning to school in the fall. We are writing to you today with an update on the summer calendar, informed by feedback from DOE communities.

For elementary and middle school students who are required or recommended to attend summer school, the program will start one week earlier and will run from Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, August 11. There is no change to the duration or structure of the program.

For high school students who are attending summer school, courses will also start one week earlier and will run from Monday, July 6 – Friday, August 14. There is no change to the duration or structure of this program either.

For students with 12-month Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) services, there will be no change to the calendar. Our teachers start on Wednesday, July 1 and students are expected to participate from Thursday, July 2– Thursday, August 13.

These changes will help accelerate learning for all students. Beginning summer school earlier—closer to the end of the regular school year—allows for continuous learning for students. Concluding programs earlier also allows more time for continuous rest for your family in the month of August.

We appreciate your ongoing patience and flexibility as we adapt to this crisis in real time. Nothing is more important than the health, safety, and continued academic success of your child: we thank you for your partnership in this important endeavor now more than ever.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Carranza Chancellor

New York City Department of Education

                                                   Letter to Families                                                               May 18, 2020

Dear Families,                                         

Following up on our letter to you last week about the new health condition appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere, linked below is a Fact Sheet from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) that provides additional information.

Per NYC Health, this condition has been renamed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)— formerly Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). The condition is rare and it is potentially life- threatening, so it is important that you know its signs and symptoms.

NYC Health’s Fact Sheet conveys new information about the syndrome, its symptoms, when to seek medical help, treatments, and preventative steps. Because MIS-C is associated with COVID-19, acting to keep your child from being exposed to COVID-19 continues to be essential.

As a reminder, families should help their children understand the importance of the following measures and ensure their children follow them:

• As per NYS Executive Order 202.17, all people over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering must wear one when they are outside their home if they cannot maintain physical distance from others. Free face coverings are available at DOE Meal Hubs in all five boroughs—you can find one close to you on the DOE website.
• Physical distancing and good hygiene remain critical, even while wearing a face
• When outside the home, adults and children must maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and others whenever
• Parents should remind children of the importance of good hand hygiene and should help ensure that children frequently wash their

The health and safety of our communities remains our top priority, and we will continue to take all appropriate measures to help keep our students, families, and staff members safe. Please visit nyc.gov/health at any time for the latest information on MIS-C, and do not hesitate to contact 311 with any questions.

Sincerely,

Richard A. Carranza Chancellor

New York City Department of Education

     Dear Families,                                                       5/13/2020

The DOE has a Webpage for Parents that translates all letters sent home, as well as, Interpretation for Remote Learning resources.

Click on the link below to access.

Parent Translation and Interpretation for Remote Learning

               Dear Parents and Students;

The iPads you have received belong to our school.  They are remotely managed, which means you cannot reset them and put in your information. 

Downloading Apps:

• If you need to download an app you can use our Apple ID password.  It is case sensitive which means it must be typed exactly. You can get the Apple ID from your teacher if you were not given it when you picked up your iPad.
  

• If you have your own Apple ID account you can logout of our account and use yours, but you need our password to log out of the account.

• Our Apple ID can not be used to purchase any Apps.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

                        TO ALL PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

 In order to receive emails from the NYCDOE you must have an email account.

1.  If you DO NOT have an email account please create a GMAIL account using the link below:  

Create a GMAIL Account

Once you create this account please click here to create a NYC Student Account.

2.  If you DO have an email, but have not created a NYC Student Account, please click here.

3.  If you already have a NYC Student Account for your children you will be able to receive NYCDOE emails.

Please complete these directions, as soon as possible, so that you and your children can be provided with the most current information.  Thank you.

 Nancy Tomasuolo

 Principal

   Dear Parents/Guardians:

The DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students.  Please Click Here to fill out the form.

Spectrum is offering free internet access to qualifing homes with students.  WiFi will be free for 60 days. Click Here

                   For all NYC updates on the Coronavirus please visit 

                                               March 15,2020 Coronavirus Update

                     Dear PS204 Family,

Mrs. Fortunato has created a list of websites for you and your family to access at home, to practice Mindfulness and Yoga.  Please Click here. Enjoy and stay healthy.

      Dear Parents and Students

The following websites are available for PS204 students:

• PebbleGo -  is a non-fiction database for Grades K-3 - Username: ps204  Password: school
• Destiny Discover Follett -is our school digital library for students to access eBooks, Username: ps204, Pswd: ps204
• 4th Grade Science Practice tests -  NYC 4th Grade Science Test
• BrainPop.com - free access
• Pbskids.org - free
• Starfall.com - lower grades, some of the website is free
• Abcya.com - learning games for all grades
• coolmathgames.com - free math games
•  Dance Mat Typing- keep up with your typing skills

       Parents

• CommonSense Media - reviews and guidelines for on line media sources

Sign Up For P.S. 204 Text Alert

In an effort to better commnicate school news and updates with parents, P.S. 204 has signed up with Remind. This free service allows P.S. 204 to send text "blasts" to all subscribers.  Simply follow the directions below and you will automatically receive any messages we send to the P.S. 204 community.  This is a closed system.  We will NOT have access to each other's cell phone numbers. You will NOT be able to text back.  Our hope is to use the service to give updates and reminders regarding, school schedule changes, conference dates and important community and school events. Sign up for Remind to receive text messages from P.S. 204.

It is our hope that this tool will make it easier for you to do the many things that are demanded of you as a parent and yet still keep you connected and up-to-date with P.S. 204.  If you need assistance accessing Remind please contact our Partent Coordinator, Ms. Wei at 718-236-2906 ex. 2545

Directions to Sign Up for Remind

Just text @ps20 to 81010.  Once you text @ps20 to that number you will receive confirmation that you are not subscribed.  It's that easy.

                              TO:            81010               <Enter this number

                              Message:  @ps20              <Text this message

                              Press Send

  Dear Parents and Guardians,

In an effort to promote healthy habits, teachers will be strongly encouraging students to take time at the start of meal periods for handwashing/handsanitizing.

Teachers will be asking students to use handsanitizer before eating breakfast and snack in the classroom.  Teachers and school aides will also be asking students to use handsanitizer before eating lunch in the cafeteria.  

Handsanitizer was on the beginning-of-year supply list for each grade.  Teachers have been and will continue to use the supply that they received from students in September.  You are welcome to send in additional bottles of handsanitizer if you would like to do so.

Please encourage handwashing/handsanitizing at home as well and continue to speak with your children regarding ways to keep healthy.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Nancy Tomasuolo

Principal

  Welcome to P.S. 204's Website!

P.S. 204's website is a great tool for all parents, teachers, and students for updated school information, calendar, pictures, videos and resources! 

Our translatable website was carefully designed to fullfill the needs of parents and teachers.  We follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 and if you need assistance or have any questions, please email or call Ms. Prezioso at (718) 236-2906.

To view our monthly calendar please click on the link below.

March Calendar 2020

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Growth Mindset Booklist

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