Hello P.S. 36 Families,

I hope everyone enjoyed their winter recess.

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 opening on Monday, February 13, 2023 until March 31, 2023. This school year you have two ways to complete the survey; paper form or online. For the Online Survey Click Here!

• Parent Teacher Conference: Parent teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, March 9. The conferences will be held virtually, please reach out to the classroom teacher for more information.

• Parent Workshop: We will be hosting a parent workshop in collaboration with the PTA, dedicated to completing the NYC School Survey and planning of 5th grade graduation on Wednesday, March 15 at 8:45 AM.

• Attendance Raffle: Students will be participating in a virtual attendance raffle on Friday, March 10 at 9:15 AM. Zoom Link: https://teacherscollege.zoom.us/j/96673527550

• Student pictures: 3k-5th grade students will have their picture taken on Tuesday, March 21. Fifth grade graduation pictures will also be taken that day.

• Movie Night: We will be hosting a Movie Night for our February perfect attendance students on Thursday, March 23 at 5 PM. Please find your child's name on the perfect attendance list below.

• 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!

• Please be advised: Ms. L. Green, parent coordinator, is not longer working with our P.S. 36 community.

• 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 pick up is needed. COVID testing kits are given to students every Monday, 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.