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DEVICE REQUEST: If you are in need of a device for remote learning, please submit a request using this link.
January 27, 2021 - Dear Families - The building will remain closed tomorrow, January 28th to all students and staff. Please see the attached letter for more information. All students should join their teacher tomorrow at 8:30AM on Google Classroom for remote learning. Thank you for your continued cooperation and flexibility.
January 26, 2021 - PS 204 will be closed tomorrow, January 27th. Please review the letter for more information. Please join your child’s teacher on Google Classroom tomorrow morning at 8:30AM for remote learning.
January 26, 2021 - Please see the letter from Chancellor Richard A. Carranza regarding School Experience Survey to learn about our students’ and families’ experiences with remote and in-person learning this school year. Our goal is to use that feedback to improve learning for the rest of the year. Families of children in grades 3-K – 12.
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January 25, 2021 - K-12 Students Can Apply Now for Exciting Spring Break STEM Enrichment Programs! This spring break, (re)discover STEM with STEM Matters NYC! Kindergarten through grade 12 students can apply now to attend programs with STEM Matters NYC. K-8 students can apply for Discovery Day, a day-long hands-on learning experience, and enjoy a special interactive class with their adult caregiver.
January 25, 2021 - The deadline to submit your child's Middle School Application through MySchools is February 9th.
January 22, 2021 - The DOE invites parents and guardians of students in grades 3-K–12, and teachers to take the Fall 2020 School Experience Survey. The goals of the survey are to provide timely and actionable feedback to schools and field teams to improve both remote and in-person learning experiences and assist in planning for the spring semester. The survey is open from Tuesday, January 19, 2021 through Friday, February 5, 2021. Please complete the following parent survey. For more information, on Fall 2020 School Experience Survey.
January 15, 2021 - If you signed up for email alerts from the Middle School Enrollment Office, you should have received this email information. If not, please be sure to read it for important information and sign up for email alerts.
January 14, 2021 - Please see the virtual open house for 
D20 Virtual Open House Tours 2021 2022 for school year.docx . In addition to our Middle School Application Workshop.
January 8, 2021- Please see the attached letter from Mrs. Sainato regarding building closure.
December 23, 2020 - For In-person Learners who are returning to the school building January 4, 2021. Please be assure to adhere to the NEW arrival & dismissal locations and school map.
December 11, 2020 - Families of children born in 2016 can now apply to Kindergarten for the 2021-2022 school year. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
November 10, 2020 - The NYS Education Department and the NYC Department of Education require that HIV/AIDS education be provided for all students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Please see the letter from Mrs. Tomasuolo regarding the HIV/AIDS curriculum.
October 19, 2020 - Letter regarding School Testing:
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August 31, 2020 - Please see supply list for all students in grades K-5. Please note there are separate supply lists for Blended Learners and Remote Learners.
Please see attached supply lists for Blended Learners.
Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade
Please see the attached supply list for Remote Learners.
Kindergarten | 1st Grade | 2nd Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade | 5th Grade
IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM CHANCELLOR CARRANZA:
All updated information is available at schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020.
December 7, 2020 - Learning Bridges is a program for students in grades 3-K–8, who are participating in blended learning. It will provide free childcare options on the days when students are scheduled for remote-learning instruction. Families can express interest in the Learning Bridges program by completing the online Learning Bridges family interest form.
October 29, 2020: 2020-2021 Family Guide
November 30, 2020 - Please see the attached update and consent form for families from Chancellor Carranza.
November 25, 2020 - Please see the attached letter to families from Chancellor Carranza.
November 18, 2020 - Update for Families from Chancellor Carranza.
September 29, 2020 - Update for Families on Covid-19 Testing.
October 27, 2020 - NYC DOE Grading Policy and the Blended Learning Opt-In Period from Chancellor Carranza. Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | Russian | Urdu
Message from Interim-Acting Community Superintendent Dr. Joseph O'Brien :
September 14, 2020 - Letter to families from Interim-Acting Community Superintendent Dr. Joseph O'Brien.
August 19, 2020 - Letter from Superintendent Costantino to District 20 schools and families. Translations of the Superintendent's letter in Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish.
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 mwei@schools.nyc.gov
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:
ATTENTION FAMILIES OF STUDENTS THAT ARE USING PS204 IPADS:
To ensure that all students using PS204 iPads can access all apps needed for remote learning, we have change the Apple ID Password.
When prompted, please enter the new password exactly as it appears below:
Apple ID: Ps204k@aol.com
Password: Remote204
Please note that this ONLY applies to iPads that were given out at P.S. 204.
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
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
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 Parent 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 now subscribed. It's that easy.
TO: 81010 <Enter this number
Message: @ps20 <Text this message
Press Send
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 call Michele Wei at (718) 236-2906 or email at Mwei@schools.nyc.gov
Growth Mindset Booklist
Any student in grades 1-5 returning to the school building during the week of December 7, 2020 must submit a new consent form for COVID-19 testing in school by their first day back in the building. You can submit consent in one of two ways:
The video from the DOE website that shows how the COVID testing procedure works.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM:
September- Meeting Minutes
October- Meeting Minutes
November - Meeting Minutes
December - Meeting Minutes
PTA Updates:
PTA membership dues: We appreciate your support and look forward to making this year the best that it can be! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas we are always here to speak with you.
January 11, 2021: Please join the PTA for our January meeting via zoom on Wednesday, January 20th at 9am we look forward to seeing you.
December 18, 2020:
PTA December's Meeting Recording.
