Newsletter 01| September 2, 2022

The Margaret Douglas

School- P.S. 36

Dear P.S. 36 Families,

Welcome back to a new school year. We hope you all enjoyed your summer and stayed safe.

This newsletter will be sent out monthly with new updates and announcements.

Please see updates and announcements below.

Sincerely,

Heather JnBaptist

Principal

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School Announcements

First Day of School: The first day of school will be September 8, 2022. The school day starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 2:20 p.m.

Homecoming Week: We will be hosting our homecoming week starting September 8th to September 15th.

3K & PK Orientation: All 3K & PK parents should attend in person orientation on September 7th. 3K students and parents will have their session from 9 am to 10 am. PK students and parents will have their session from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Will be held on September 15th.

Rosh Hashanah: Schools will be closed September 26th to 27th. No students attend.

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

3K and PK Orientation

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.

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.c om /

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.

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.