Newsletter 05| January 8, 2024

The Margaret Douglas
School- P.S. 36

Dear P.S. 36 Families,


Happy New Year!


I hope you all had a restful holiday break. Please see updates and announcements below.


Sincerely,

Heather JnBaptist

Principal

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School Announcements


  • Food Distribution: The next food distribution will take place on Thursday, January 18th. Exact time will be texted to families on the day of the distribution.
  • P.S.36 Attendance Raffle: We will be hosting a raffle for perfect attendance and most improved attendance students. Please join us virtually on Friday, January 12th at 9 a.m.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15th. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 16th.
  • 3K/PK Event: 3K and PK Students will have a school store day, where they will learn how to shop with mighty bucks on Thursday, January 25th.
  • Parent Workshop: We will be hosting a parent workshop on Wednesday, January 31st at 8:45 a.m. focusing on Vision Boards for the New Year.
  • DOE School Calendar: You can find the new school calendar for the school year of 2023 to 2024 HERE
  • NYC Schools Account: It’s important that your school is able to reach you to share crucial information quickly, including alerts about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message. STEPS ARE HERE

Congratulations To Our December Perfect Attendance Students!


We hope to see more names next month!


Perfect Attendance: 64 Students


Class Winner: 202

Most Improved!

AHMAD JAIHON (1)

CAIDEN BEATTY (1)

SAVANNAH LALANE (2)

DYLAN DE ALBA RODRIGUEZ (3)

MIIRACLE DICKENS (3)

ISAAC BROWN (11)

RADHA SANCHEZ (11)

NELSON HERNANDEZ SILVA (13)

AIDEN SALGADO (13)

ALAN LIMAS RODRIGUEZ (101)

AJAY MARTINEZ (102)

GIANA GARCIA (103)

JUSTIN AQUINO III (201)

TORI MCCREA (202)

SAMSON GARCIA (202)

EMMA BARNEY (301)

ARIYANA CARPENTER (302)

LESLIE HERNANDEZ SANTO (302)

ISABELLA MUNOZ (401)

Holiday Movie+ PJ Night


Perfect attendance and most improved attendance students were invited to celebrate and watch Elemental with their classmates and families

Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Showcase

Winter Festive Spirit Week

Hot Cocoa Day


Hot chocolate and cookies were served during lunch for grades K-5.

Upcoming Events

Attendance Matters!

School Calendar

P.S. 36 School Website

We have officially launched our own school website! On the website you will find school information, updates, and resources.

Check out the school website here: https://ps36margaretdouglas.com/
Arrival and Dismissal Updates
  • Breakfast will be served for all students in the cafeteria at 8:00 AM.
  • 3K – PK students will be escorted and picked up by their parent at the Unit 1 veranda.
  • Kindergarten and First Grade students will be greeted and dismissed by their teachers at the Unit 1 veranda.
  • Second and Third Grade students will be greeted and dismissed by their teachers at the Unit 3 veranda.
  • Fourth and Fifth Grade students will be greeted and dismissed by their teachers at the main lobby, Exit 2 veranda.
If you would like your student to join the program or have any questions about Harlem Dowling and its after school program, please email jfernandez@harlemdowling.org.






Harlem Dowling offers an after school program for students who attend P.S. 36. Various activities are offered such as:

Literacy / STEM Activities

Engineering is everywhere

Art History - Studio Museum of Harlem

Rhythm Project

Lacrosse

Street hockey

Dance

Crazy Math 8

Robotics

Intergeneration Program with Logan Gardens

Help with homework

Football

Track and field

Parent group "The Talk"

Strong African American Family Groups

Do you need help with Google Classroom? Or do you have a technical problem?

Introduction to Google Classroom (in steps)

If you want to know where the nearest FOOD PANTRY is, write your home address in the link below.


FoodHelp NYC
Student Support
School Based Mental Health Services

School Based Mental Health Services offers students a space to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a safe environment and helps them develop healthy coping-skills. We offer individual counseling services, family therapy, and group counseling for students. 

 

If you believe your child can benefit from developing healthy coping skills or if you notice your child is experiencing changes in their eating or sleeping habits, behavioral issues, extreme feelings of sadness or worry, or has experienced any type of traumatic event, please reach out to Ingrid Cabrera at  Ingrid.Cabrera@nyfoundling.org, and fill out a consultation form below. 



NY Foundling Consultation Request Form
This newsletter was supported by PS 36's lead community school partner, Teachers College REACH.