PS 102 – The Bay View School Brooklyn, NY

Announcements

• Thanksgiving letter from Principal Sichenze

  November 22, 2023

  Dear Parents and Families of P. S. 102 Students,

  During this Thanksgiving season, I wish to thank you and express my sincere appreciation for your support of our school each and every day. Your children are our future tomorrow and our most precious commodity. We will continue to build and foster a learning environment at our school that will empower your children to reach their full potential and attain their goals. We believe in our vision which simply states;

  Learners Today

  Leaders Tomorrow

  We are working hard to ensure that your children are on the road to college and career readiness.

  I consider myself fortunate to be of service to you and your children. On behalf of the entire P. S. 102 school community, we wish you a bountiful, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.

  Very truly yours,

  Cornelia Sichenze

  Principal

  “Mankind owes to the child the best it has to give.”

   

   

  • thanksgiving letter11-22-2023-075545.pdf

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• Get energized for our first NYC Public Schools Climate Action Day December 6

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• Tours for Prospective Parents and Letter on Kindergarten Enrollment

  Margaret Sheri, our school's Parent Coordinator, conducts two tours a month from November-May for prospective parents.  Tours are scheduled for the following dates - please email her to confirm attendance at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov .

  11/21 1:15pm

  12/13 8:45am

  12/19 1:15pm

  1/11/24 8:45am

  1/16/24 1:15pm

   

  Please read the following letter from Elementary School Enrollment:

  Dear families, 

  Starting December 5th, families with children born in 2019 can apply to kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. Applying to kindergarten is an exciting time and we are here to help.

  You can use  Myschools.nyc to search and apply to programs of interest at NYC public schools. Many of our public schools have more than one program. Here are the four program types that a school can offer:

  Kindergarten – All schools offer a standard kindergarten program, serving all learners. Zoned programs have a specific geographic area assigned to them where families receive the highest priority. Non-zoned programs do not have a specific area assigned, but rather give priority to families who have siblings attending, who attend for pre-k, or reside in the district.

  Kindergarten (Citywide or District) Gifted and Talented Program – Gifted & Talented programs offer accelerated instruction to eligible elementary school students in New York City. If you list a G&T program on your application, your child’s eligibility will be determined by their current pre-k teacher or via an interview. For more information about eligibility visit our webpage – schools.nyc.gov/GT

  Kindergarten (Kindergarten) Dual Language Program – In this program, students are taught in two languages. The goal is for English proficient students and English Language Learners to not only develop new language skills and learn academic subjects in two languages, but also practice and share language and culture with each other, becoming bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.

  District 24 Kindergarten (Kindergarten) STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program - In these programs, located in District 24 in Queens, students learn to think and act as scientists and engineers who identify and explore real-world challenges. Students will learn to use the engineering design process and/or computational thinking strategies to build their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  
  You can list up to 12 choices on the application. Be sure to list the programs in true preference order, even if the programs are located at the same school. For example, if you wish to attend the G&T program at a school more than the other kindergarten program(s), list it higher on the application. A child’s admissions priority does not change no matter which order you place choices on the application.
  
  Questions? Call us at 718-935-2009 or email ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

  Best wishes,
  The Elementary Admissions Team
  Be sure to sign up for our kindergarten admissions email list at schools.nyc.gov/SignUp.

   

   

   

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• Accessing PS 102's Digital Resources

  At the 11/6/23 PTA General Meeting, Mr. Silverman presented on Accessing PS 102 Digital Resources.  Here are his slides which should be helpful to all.  A link to this presentation also appears under the TECHNOLOGY tab above. 

  See the ENRICHMENT tab on the top of this page for a link to program information from all PS 102's Enrichment teachers!

  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1j0Z3iBK9jEj5FEYVSUj9YHOiyWbT-1Ci_E9iHp5-fzE/edit#slide=id.p

  If you have questions on accessing TeachHub or your child's nycstudent.net account - please reach out directly to your child's teacher. 

  If you have questions on accessing myschools.nyc, NYCSA (schoolsaccount.nyc), or NYC Kids Rise (grade K-2 only) please reach out to Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov

  If you need to borrow a DOE device or have any other questions on technology at PS 102 not addressed above, reach out to Mr. Silverman at msilverman3@schools.nyc.gov

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• NYC Reads - letter from Deputy Chancellor Kenita Lloyd 11/1/23

  Translations and formatted flier in English are attached. 

  Dear Families,

  At the heart of our mission is the belief that family engagement and partnership is a
  vital, two-way exchange between families and schools. It is only together that we will
  ensure the success of every student. I am thrilled to share an important shift in our
  approach to reading instruction.

  This year we set out on an ambitious plan: ensure each and every one of our students
  is a great reader. To do so, we launched NYC Reads, which uses 50 years of evidence
  based practices called the science of reading to teach our children to read. Why the science of reading? This approach gives us a clear picture of how children learn to read words, build their vocabulary, and understand what’s happening in stories.

  As part of NYC Reads, we want you to know that your child’s school is using a reading
  curriculum based in the science of reading. Reading instruction will focus on building
  five foundational reading skills:
  1 Phonological Awareness (sounding out words)
  2 Phonics (sounds letters make)
  3 Vocabulary (knowing words)
  4 Fluency (reading smoothly)
  5 Reading Comprehension (understanding stories)
  
  NYC Reads is committed to equipping our families and educators with tools and
  resources to effectively teach reading and ensure that each child has a bright start for
  a bold future. Find out more about NYC Reads by visiting our website,
  schools.nyc.gov/NYCReads.
  
  A Promise and an Invitation
  As we embark on this exciting transition, I want you to know that our attentiveness
  remains steadfast: ensuring that every child not only learns to read but also develops
  a profound love for reading. As you attend Family Conferences throughout this year, I
  invite you to ask your child’s teacher questions like:
  • What are the specific reading skills that my is child working on?
  • Are there any specific strengths or weaknesses in my child’s reading skills?
  • How can I support my child’s reading development at home?
  
  I invite you to join us on this journey. Let’s work together—families, educators, and
  community—to support our children. There will be opportunities to learn more about
  the Science of Reading, ways you can support at home, and spaces for dialogue
  and feedback.
  
  In partnership,
  Kenita Lloyd
  Deputy Chancellor
  Family and Community Engagement and External Affairs
  NYC Public Schools
  
  Speaking/Listening Activities
  STORYTELLING NIGHTS
  Organize storytelling nights where each family member takes turns sharing their
  favorite stories or even creating their own.
  SONG LYRICS
  Listen to music and discuss the lyrics. You can even print them out and read along as
  the song plays.
  ARTICULATION EXERCISES
  Practice tongue twisters, articulation exercises, and vocal warm-ups as a family to
  improve clarity and pronunciation while speaking.
  DEBATE NIGHTS
  Organize friendly debates on interesting subjects, allowing family members to express
  their viewpoints and actively listen to counterarguments.
  THEATER AND IMPROV
  Attend theater performances or participate in family-friendly improv classes,
  encouraging creativity in both speaking and listening.
  TED TALK DISCUSSIONS
  Watch TED Talks as a family and engage in discussions afterward, sharing insights
  and reflections on the ideas presented.
  LANGUAGE GAMES
  Play language-related games like word associations, storytelling with prompt cards,
  or vocabulary-building games to make language learning enjoyable (e.g. Taboo,
  Telephone, Heads Up).
  INTERVIEW PRACTICE
  Pair up and take turns interviewing each other on specific topics, helping family
  members practice both asking questions and providing thoughtful answers.
  POETRY RECITALS
  Hold poetry recital sessions where each family member selects a poem to recite,
  fostering expressive speaking and attentive listening.
  DISCUSSION CIRCLES
  Choose a current event or thought-provoking topic and engage in family discussion
  circles, allowing each member to express their opinions and actively listen to others.
  PUBLIC SPEAKING CHALLENGES
  Create fun public speaking challenges, such as giving short speeches on favorite
  topics or practicing presentations, to boost speaking confidence.
  
  

   

   

  • 36274_NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231025_Urdu_web.pdf
  • 36274_NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231030_Arabic_web.pdf
  • 36274_NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231030_Chinese_web.pdf
  • 36274_NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231030_Russian_web.pdf
  • 36274_NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231030_Spanish_web.pdf
  • NYC-Reads-onepager-letter-20231031-English.pdf

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• Fall Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday November 2

  This Thursday, November 2, our teachers look forward to meeting with parents and families during our virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please reach out to your child's teacher directly if you are not clear on how to connect with them online or by phone on Thursday.  Conferences will be held from 12:40-2:40pm in the afternoon and 5-8pm in the evening. 

  Please see the following letter from our enrichment teachers which was sent by email. 

  Dear PS 102 Families:

  The enrichment teachers will be available to meet with you on Thursday November 2, 2023 from 12:40pm - 2:40pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm for Parent Teacher Conferences. To schedule your conference, kindly send an email to your child’s enrichment teacher and they will get back to you with further details. Please make sure to include your child’s name and class in your message. 

   

  Drama -- Ms. Weitz tweitz@schools.nyc.gov	Adaptive Physical Education -- Mr. Messina gmessan2@schools.nyc.gov
  Fine Arts -- Ms. Motisi  jmotisi2@schools.nyc.gov	Physical Education -- Ms. Lurie ekushnick@schools.nyc.gov
  Fine Arts -- Ms. Stanton  mstanton@schools.nyc.gov	Physical Education -- Mr. Mailman wmailman@schools.nyc.gov
  Global Dance -- Ms. Demyan jdemyan@schools.nyc.gov	Physical Education -- Ms. Stornaiuolo astornaiuolo@schools.nyc.gov
  Music -- Ms. Mealing pmealin@schools.nyc.gov	Social Studies -- Ms. Kreines ekreines@schools.nyc.gov
  Technology -- Mr. Silverman  msilverman3@schools.nyc.gov	STEAM -- Ms. Carter  MCarter6@schools.nyc.gov
  	STEAM -- Ms. Stepto cstepto@schools.nyc.gov

   

   

   

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