Hello P.S. 36 Families,

Happy Spring!

Please see updates and announcements below.

Sincerely,

Heather JnBaptist

Principal

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School Announcements

• Go Green NYC School Surveys: It is time to complete the 2023 NYC School Survey that has been extended until April 20, 2023. This school year you have two ways to complete the survey; paper form or online. For the Online Survey Click Here!

• Spring Recess: School will be closed from Thursday, April 6 to Friday, April 14, no students in the building. School will resume on Monday, April 17.

• Attendance Raffle: Students will be participating in a virtual attendance raffle on Monday, April 17 at 9:15 AM. Zoom Link: https://teacherscollege.zoom.us/j/97821603465

• New York State Exams: The 3rd to 5th graders will be taking their ELA state exams on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20.

• Eid al-Fitr: Schools will closed on Friday, April 21, no students in the building. Classes resume on Monday, April 24.

• ELO Family Day: On Tuesday, April 25, expanded learning opportunity fellows will be hosting a parent event after school to showcase the work they have done throughout the school year. These programs are Green Team, Yoga Club, and Success Mentoring Program. The time will be announced soon.

• Parent Workshop: We will be hosting a parent workshop Wednesday, April 26 at 8:45 am, where you will continue to have parent circles covering social emotional learning.

• Paint and Mocktails: We will be hosting a parent and student event on Wednesday, April 26 to celebrate the perfect attendance and most improved students in March. The time of the event will be announced soon.

• Save the Date: We will be hosting a Spring Fest on Friday, May 19 at 8:30 AM. Please find the flyer and QR code below to register for the event!

• Health and Safety: It is very important that if your child is sick you keep them home, and check in with a doctor before bringing them back into school building. The Nurse will continue to see students and inform the parents if your child needs to go home. COVID testing kits are given to students every week, please use if needed.

• Device Update: We will continue to use learning devices for both in person learning and at times when called for during temporary remote instruction. If you need a device, please contact your child’s teacher. Your cooperation and that of your child during this time is very important and very much appreciated. Working together we can have a safe and productive school year.

• DOE School Calendar: You can find the new school calendar for the school year of 2022 to 2023 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

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

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 Armanda Soto at Armanda.Soto@nyfoundling.org, and fill out a consultation form below.