PS 102 – The Bay View School Brooklyn, NY

Announcements

• 2023-2024 DOE School Year Calendar released!

  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-year-2023-24-calendar

   

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Math Bee Wildcard Link

  Grade 3, 4 and 5 students - use this link to answer the Math Bee Wild Card question.

  https://forms.gle/4AYS3tfGhV9RvF5R7

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• The PTA Needs You!

  Please consider serving on the PS 102 PTA Executive Board for the 2023-2024 school year! Our current board is graduating this year and we need volunteers to come forward to lead our PTA events and fundraising activities for next year.  Grab a friend and consider running as Co-Presidents - all positions are open and described on the letter below.  Contact the nominating committee or any PTA Board member or Ms. Sheri if you have questions. 

  Nominations will be taken from the floor then closed at the April Executive Board Zoom meeting next Wednesday April 26th at 6:30pm. If needed, an election will be held at the May 10th General Meeting at 9am.  Thank you. 

  April 17, 2023

  Dear P.S. 102 Families,

  At the General Meeting of the PTA on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, we will be electing officers to serve on the PTA Executive Board for the 2023-2024 school year. Elections are a necessary procedure that must take place yearly. A Nomination Committee has been formed in order to canvas for interested parents to hold positions as officers. We are asking parents who are interested in serving as officers to step forward and let us know of their intention before or during the April 26, 2023 meeting at which time nominations will be officially closed.

  There is a brief description of each officer's role on the next page. If you would like your name on the ballot, please submit the tear-off below to your child's teacher, email your intentions to run to ps102nominatingcommittee@gmail.com to fill out the Google Form, no later than Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

  Sincerely,

  The Nomination Committee

   

  Parent's Name: ______________________ Parent email: __________________________

  Parent phone number: ______________________

  Child's Name: ______________________ Class: _______________

  Select your preferred position:

  ●	President
  ●	If you interested in running with someone as Co-Presidents list the other person’s name here: ____________________________________
  ●	Recording Secretary
  ●	Treasurer
  ●	Vice President
  ●	Corresponding Secretary
  ●	Financial Secretary

  Please briefly write about yourself and why you would like to run for the above position:

  Duties of PTA Executive Board Officers

  President or Co-Presidents: The president shall preside at all meetings of the association and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president shall appoint chairpersons of association committees with the approval of the executive board. The president shall delegate responsibilities to other association members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all parent and school activities. The president shall attend all regular meetings of the presidents’ council and shall be a mandatory member of the school leadership team. The president shall meet regularly with the executive board members in accordance with these bylaws to plan the agendas for the general membership meetings. The president shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks. The president shall assist with the June transfer of association records to the incoming executive board. In the event that the association elects co-presidents, the co-presidents must decide who will serve as the presidents’ council member and who will serve as the mandatory member of the school leadership team, and inform the general membership.

  Recording Secretary: The recording secretary shall record minutes at all association meetings. The recording secretary’s responsibilities shall include the preparation of notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials for distribution. The recording secretary shall prepare and read the minutes of each association meeting and shall distribute copies of the minutes at the next scheduled meeting for review and approval by the general membership. The recording secretary shall maintain custody of the association’s records on school premises. The recording secretary shall incorporate all amendments into the bylaws and shall ensure that signed copies of the bylaws with the latest amendments are on file in the principal’s office. The recording secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the association. The recording secretary shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board.

  Treasurer: The treasurer shall be responsible for all financial affairs and funds of the association. The treasurer shall also be responsible for maintaining an updated record of all income and expenditures on school premises and shall be one of the signatories on checks. The treasurer shall adhere to and implement all financial procedures established by the association. The treasurer shall prepare and present a written report of all transactions at every executive board and general membership meeting. This report must include income, refunds, reimbursements and other expenditures, and opening and closing balances for the reporting period. The treasurer shall also prepare the association’s interim and annual financial reports. The treasurer shall make available all books and financial records for viewing by members upon request and for audit. The treasurer shall assist with the June transfer of all association records to the incoming executive board.

  Vice President: The vice-president shall assist the president or co-presidents and shall assume the president's or co-presidents’ duties in his/her or their absence or at the president’s or co-presidents’ request. The vice-president shall be one of the signatories on all checks. The vice-president shall assist with the June transfer of association records to the incoming executive board.

  Corresponding Secretary: The secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the association.

  Financial Secretary: The financial secretary shall assist the treasurer in maintaining the financial records of the association. They shall be responsible for preparing financial reports required by DOE policy, regulation and bylaws.

  • Nominating committee letter 2023 4.docx

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Update on Covid-19 Test

  April 3, 2023

  Dear Families,

  At the recommendation of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and in accordance
  with guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  (cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/k-12-childcare-guidance.html), COVID-19
  test kits will be available on-site in our schools and distributed upon request for students and staff
  experiencing symptoms and/or with a known exposure to someone with COVID-19.

  This new procedure will begin May 1 and replaces the previous practice of automatic distribution of four tests per month to
  each student.

  As always, vaccinations remain our best defense against the spread of COVID-19. We continue to
  encourage up-to-date vaccinations for all students and wearing masks in indoor settings, especially during
  respiratory virus season. Please visit our school health policy page at schools.nyc.gov/2023Health for all
  updated information.
  
  Children aged six months and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If your child is
  eligible but not yet vaccinated against COVID-19, please take the opportunity to make an appointment at
  vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or call 311 to find a vaccination site near you. COVID-19 vaccination is free to all
  New Yorkers, regardless of immigration or insurance status.
  
  Anyone aged five years and older can get the updated COVID-19 booster shot if they received their last
  vaccine dose at least 2 months ago. Eligible New Yorkers should get the new bivalent booster even if they
  received the previous booster doses. Please visit cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-todate.html for more information on COVID-19 vaccination schedules.
  
  The health and safety of our students is important to us, and we will continue to follow the guidance of
  our City, State, and federal health agencies. Thank you for your continued partnership.
  
  Sincerely,
  Tracy Agerton
  Assistant Commissioner
  Office of School Health

  Please visit for translated letter: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families

   

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Mayor's Press Release on Summer Rising Program

   

  
  THE CITY OF NEW YORK
  OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
  NEW YORK, NY 10007

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2023

  CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958

                                              MAYOR ADAMS, SCHOOLS CHANCELLOR BANKS, DYCD COMMISSIONER HOWARD ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF SUMMER RISING ENROLLMENT PORTAL

  Applications for Summer Rising 2023 Seats Open on April 17, 2023

  Updated Summer Rising Enrollment Process Built on Community Feedback

   NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks, and New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) Commissioner Keith Howard today announced that the application portal for 2023 Summer Rising seats will open on April 17, 2023 and will close on May 1, 2023.  Based on feedback from families, community-based organizations (CBO), and schools, the Adams administration is rolling out a new enrollment process for the approximately 110,000 Summer Rising seats available in 2023 in an effort to make the application process more equitable, inclusive, and family-friendly.

  Changes to this year’s enrollment process comprise a shift away from a first-come, first-served approach, with families now being asked to rank multiple program preferences, ensuring that more families receive placements that work for them. Placements will be assigned with a focus on equity, prioritizing students in temporary housing, foster care, 12-month Individualized Education Program (IEP) programs, and students mandated for summer school and with a local connection to a school-year CBO program or school community. Similar to last year, families will utilize an online application portal to submit their enrollment request. The portal will be able to be translated and can be accessed from any device with an internet connection. The DOE will be training parent coordinators to assist families who need support completing the application.

  “I’m thrilled to announce that applications for Summer Rising will go live on April 17^th just in time for families as they start the summer countdown,” said Mayor Adams. “This year’s Summer Rising program will build off of last year’s very successful program, starting with changes to the application process based on feedback from families and providers. Up to 110,000 students from kindergarten through eighth grade will have the chance to grow, learn, and explore their talents and imagination. We can’t wait to welcome them back.”

  “As Summer Rising enters its third year, the Adams administration is excited to continue to bring this program to new heights for students, families, and communities,” said First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright. “At its heart, Summer Rising is an opportunity to keep students engaged, active, and enriched as they transition from one school grade to the next. This program ensures working parents have peace of mind during the summer months and that their students experience a new way of learning, discovery, and fun with their peers.”

  “Last year, families across New York City saw firsthand the benefits of a robust summer program that provides not only academic support — addressing challenges we continue to face combatting learning loss from the pandemic — but fun and enriching activities, allowing our youngest to play, create, and develop new passions and interests,” said DOE Chancellor Banks. “I’m thrilled we will once again be offering these exciting opportunities for young people this summer, now with a more equitable and inclusive application process.”

  In addressing the needs of young people, Summer Rising stresses “cultivating curiosity” and a lifelong joy of learning through:

  • Activities to develop their interests, build skills, foster conversations, and generate new experiences;
  • Helping young people feel more socially connected to their peers, caring adults, school community, and city; and
  • Social, emotional, and academic support. 

  Kindergarten through grade eight students will also have access to other resources and academic support, including teacher-led English language arts and mathematics activities tailored to meet their needs, alongside field trips and arts activities.

  DYCD-funded community-based organizations will provide kindergarten through eighth grade programming at New York City public schools in all five boroughs. Six weeks of programming for middle schoolers and seven weeks for elementary school students will be available in July and August.

  Any student attending school in New York City, who is currently in kindergarten through eighth grade (in the 2022-2023 school year) is eligible for Summer Rising. On April 17^th, the link to the application portal will be posted online. The application window will close on May 1, 2023, and placement confirmations will be communicated by email approximately a week after the application window closes.

  “I want to encourage all New York City families to sign up for Summer Rising,” said New York City Councilmember Althea Stevens. “I appreciate the administration incorporating feedback from providers and families into this year’s rollout and look forward to the lessons we’ll learn this year as we ensure this program works for our kids.” 

   

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  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Arabic.pdf
  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Bangla.pdf
  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Chinese.pdf
  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Russian.pdf
  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Spanish.pdf
  • 35513 Summer Rising Release_Urdu.pdf

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Kindergarten offers will be released on NYCSA on April 4th

  Dear Families,

  We are excited to share that offers for kindergarten programs will be released on Tuesday, April 4.

  You will be able to access your offer through:

  1. MySchools.nyc
  2. A Family Welcome Center
  3. By calling 718-935-2009

  
  Best,

  The Elementary School Admissions Team

  Office of Student Enrollment

  
  Was this email forwarded to you from a friend? Be sure to sign up for our kindergarten admissions mailing list at schools.nyc.gov/SignUp.

  If you wish to unsubscribe from future messages about elementary school admissions, please click here.

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  Asunto: ¡Las ofertas de jardín de infantes estarán disponibles el 4 de abril!

  Estimadas familias,

  Nos llena de alegría hacerles saber que las ofertas para los programas de jardín de infantes seran anunciadas el Martes 4 de Abril.

  Usted podrá acceder a su oferta a través de:

  1. MySchools.nyc
  2. Cualquier Centro de Bienvenida Familiar
  3. Llamando al 718-935-2009

  Saludos cordiales,

  El Equipo de Admisiones de Preescolar

  Oficina de Inscripción de Estudiantes

  ¿Este correo electrónico le fue enviado a traves de un amigo? Asegúrese de inscribirse en nuestra lista de correo para anotarse en el jardín de infantes en la página: schools.nyc.gov/SignUp.

  Si no desea recibir futuros mensajes sobre admisiones en el jardin de infantes, haga clic aquí.

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  主題：幼兒園錄取通知書將於 4 月 4 日可供查看！

  親愛的家長，

  我們很高興地通知您，幼兒園課程錄取通知書將於 4 月 4 日星期二公佈。

  您將能夠通過以下方式觀看您的錄取通知書：

  1. MySchools.nyc

  3. 教育局家庭歡迎中心

  3. 致電 718-935-2009

  此致敬禮，

  小學招生團隊

  招生辦公室

  這封電子郵件是朋友轉發給您的嗎？ 請務必在 schools.nyc.gov/SignUp 上註冊和訂閱教育局幼兒園招生郵件更新通知。

  如果您希望取消訂閱以後有關幼兒園招生的消息，請單擊此處。

  
   

   

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Congratulations to P.S. 102!

  Based on 2021-22 data, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has identified P.S. 102 The Bayview as a school designated for Local Support and Improvement (LSI) for the 2022-23 school year. The designation “Good Standing” has been changed to “Local Support and Improvement (LSI),” to recognize that all schools, even higher performing schools, are in a continuous improvement mode and can benefit from local support from their districts to meet students’ differentiated needs. Local Support and Improvement (LSI) is the best accountability status currently available.

  Please  read the following letter from Principal Sichenze: 

  Dear Parent or Guardian,

  This letter is to notify you that, our school, PS 102, has been designated for Local Support and Improvement (LSI) by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) for the 2022-23 school year based on the performance of our students on New York State assessments in school year 2021-22. The previous designation “Good Standing” has been changed to “Local Support and Improvement (LSI),” to recognize that all schools, even higher performing schools, are in a continuous improvement mode and can benefit from local support from their districts to meet students’ differentiated needs. The school’s designation is part of the state’s accountability system consistent with federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) requirements. In the 2023-24 school year, NYSED will be updating school accountability designations based on school year 2022-23 results.

  I’m confident that the programs and interventions that are being implemented citywide and at our school will continue to make the 2022-23 school year a high-quality educational experience for your child.

  Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support. Our entire school staff is committed to ensuring a successful year for our students and school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 718-748-7404.

  Sincerely,

  Cornelia Sichenze
  Principal

   

   

  • Parent Letter English.doc

  PS 102 – The Bay View School

• Title I Parent Workshop: Discovering Your Child's Hidden Potential

  First in a series of Parent and Family Workshops supported by Title I Parent Involvement funds that will take place virtually and in-person this spring!
  Check the calendar for future offerings beginning "Title I"  through May.  See attached flier for full invite.

  DISCOVERING YOUR CHILD’S HIDDEN POTENTIAL

  Join us for this highly interactive workshop designed to help parents unravel and identify their child’s hidden talents. This workshop will introduce you to the “Color Code” and Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence.

  Additionally, parents will discover their child’s unique learning style.

  Together, these three tools will help parents help their children maximize their fullest potential in school and in life.

  Join us on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83489685230?pwd=UzJSL2J3NklDNTdnc292dnFFNjFaUT09

  Meeting ID: 834 8968 5230 Passcode: 934845 One tap

  mobile +16465588656,,83489685230#,,,,*934845# US (New York)

  +16469313860,,83489685230#,,,,*934845# US

   

  • FLYER DISCOVER PS102 030923 Elliott Sheri Margaret 1(1).pdf

  PS 102 – The Bay View School