Newsletter 02| October 31, 2022

The Margaret Douglas
School- P.S. 36

Happy Fall P.S. 36 Families! 


Special Thanks to parents and guardians who attended our Fall Steam Night.



Please see updates and announcements below.


Happy Thanksgiving to all families.

Sincerely,

Heather JnBaptist

Principal

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School Announcements


  • Virtual Parent Teacher Conference: PTC will be held virtually Thursday, November 3rd from 12: 30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 


  • Election Day: Schools will be closed Tuesday, November 8th.


  • Veteran's Day: Schools will be closed Friday, November 11th.


  • Parent Workshop (Time TBD): We will be hosting a parent workshop on Wednesday, November 16th covering 'Caring for the Caregiver.'


  • Picture Day: Picture Day will be held for students (Grades 3K to 5) Wednesday, November 16th. 


  • SLT Meeting: The Student Leadership Team will be meeting virtually on Thursday, November 17th. 


  • Turkey TrotThe Turkey Trot event will be held on Wednesday, November 23rd. 


  • Thanksgiving Break: Schools will be closed Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Students return to the building Monday, November 28th. 



  • 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

Mighty Tigers March for Breast Cancer Awareness


Thank you to everyone who joined our school community in our walk for awareness! 

P.S. 36 Fall Fest STEAM Night



Thank you for all the parents and staff who attended our Fall STEAM Night! The Kindergarten and First graders all enjoyed a night full of fall and STEAM activities. 

Cookie Monster at P.S. 36!


Shoutout to the Cookie Monster for visiting our students on Book Character Day!

Welcome Our New Parent Coordinator

Please join us in welcoming our new parent coordinator Ms. LaTasha Green. Please reach out with any questions or concerns at lgreen12@schools.nyc.gov! 


Please see her welcome letter HERE.

Parent Coordinator Resources

Free Workshops presented by 

includeNYC

  • Monday, November 7th, the Manhattan School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center will be presenting on 'Specially Designed Instruction for Families'. Register HERE if interested. 
  • Thursday, November 17th, the Manhattan School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center will be presenting on 'CPSE to CSE: Transition from Preschool to School-Age Special Education Services'. Register HERE if interested. 


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 by their parent to their classrooms.
  • 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?

DOE Technical Support Page
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 Armanda Soto at Armanda.Soto@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.