Happy Holidays P.S. 36 Families! 

Special Thanks to parents and guardians who continue to support our school and attend our workshops!

Please see updates and announcements below.

Enjoy the holidays with your families.

Sincerely,

Heather JnBaptist

Principal

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School Announcements

• TC Spelling Bee: Teachers College Columbia University held their first annual spelling bee on Friday, December 9th!

• Hot CoCo and PJ Day: We will be hosting a hot chocolate and pajama day on Friday, December 16th.

• Parent Workshop: We will be hosting a parent workshop on Wednesday, December 21st at 9:00 a.m. covering 'Handling Stress During The Holiday.'

• SLT Meeting: The Student Leadership Team will be meeting virtually on Wednesday, December 14th. 

• Winter Recces: Schools will be closed Monday, December 26th and Monday, January 2nd. Students return to the building Tuesday, January 3rd. 



• 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

Teachers College Spelling Bee

Congratulations to our First Place Spelling Bee Winners!

Mackenzie Thomas from 101 (Kindergarten+1st grade group)

Isaiah Landell from 501 (4th and 5th grade group)

Thank you to everyone who participated virtually and in-person!

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.