The work of the Education Councils directly affects your school and your child’s education. Don't
miss the opportunity to choose the members of your district’s Community Ed Council and/or of
the four Citywide Ed Councils! Visit schools.nyc.gov/Elections2021 to cast your vote by 5/11
From May 1 to May 11, NYC DOE will be hosting what we hope will be the largest online municipal election in history – the 2021 Citywide and Community Education Council Elections! This year, more than one million parents are eligible to vote, and a record-breaking 1,750 parents are running for seats. We are encouraging parents to vote through their online NYCSA account in the comfort of their own homes. In-person voting sites will be open during the hours of 4pm – 7pm, on weekdays from Monday, May 3rd to Tuesday, May 11th. A list of in-person locations can be found here. DOE has mailed flyers to families, and advertised across the City - from buses, to radio shows, news media, and more. We are robocalling families with a message from the Chancellor reminding everyone to vote. Please share voting information and resources with families:
10 days from now we’re going to make history!
On May 1st, for the first time, parents will have the ability to make an impact in our school community by voting in the Education Council Elections.
You will need an NYC Schools Account at www.mystudent.nyc, with all your students linked to be able to vote. If you do not have an account, click here to sign up. If you need help signing up to NYCSA please reply to this email and I will guide you through the process.
Community and Citywide Education Councils provide parents with a strong voice in NYC education. Voting in these Elections gives you the opportunity to help determine how that voice is used.
We are reaching out to share that the pre-K application deadline has been extended to Monday, April 19. All NYC children born in 2017 can apply - please share this new deadline with your families and staff.
As a reminder, the 3-K application deadline has also been extended to Friday, May 28. All NYC children born in 2018 can apply.
Program Actions: Verify Your Applicants in MySchools
· Please review applicants to your program, and verify applicant priorities
o Log in to school.myschools.nyc to view applicants to your program
o All 3-K and pre-K priority verification must be complete 5 days after the respective application closes
· As a reminder, programs should not contact any applicants to their program at this time
· Step-by-step guidance on verifying applicant priorities is available here
o A recording of the webinar, and a copy of the training presentation are also available
Please encourage families to sign up for our newsletter so they receive notifications about the application, including when new program options are available. Families can sign up here: schools.nyc.gov/sign-up.
Join us to hear all about our
- School Expectations
- What it means to be an International Baccalaureate World School
- Our Italian Dual Language School
Dates:
Friday, March 19, 2021 at 9:00am
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 9:00am
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 9:00am
***Zoom information is on flyer!
Tonight, March 9, 2021 at 6pm we will be having our PTA and Title 1 Parent Advisory Council elections. We will be providing parents with a lot of updates and events that will be taking place this month.
Here is the agenda for tomorrow's meeting,
PTA & Title 1 Agenda:
• Welcome
• Reading and Approval of minutes
• Principal’s Report
o Updates
• President’s Report – Unchanged from lastmeeting
• Treasurer’s Report
o Bank report
o Fundraising Ideas
▪ What are we fundraising for?
• Title 1 PAC
o Chairperson Vacancy- Elections.
• Next Meeting: 4/13/2021 – 6:00pm
Hello Everyone
Does your child have an IEP?
• How has Covid affected your child’s progress?
• Concerned that your child is not receiving the support they need?
• Are you confused about who to talk to and what to do next?
Join fellow parents as we discuss how to advocate for your child.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
7pm
MEMORIAL DAY!
Warmer weather is finally here and so is, to a large degree, a return to normalcy! We are excited to welcome back more students into blended learning! Although we are breathing a sigh of relief from Covid restrictions, we want to emphasize the importance of adhering to the health guidelines. In order to help ensure the safety of all members in our learning community, we ask that students continue to wear their masks, wash their hands, and maintain social distancing.
Please look out for the most recent progress reports, which were sent home on April 23rd. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s progress report, please make sure to schedule a date and time to meet with your child’s teacher.
Chancellor Porter has introduced Summer Rising for all students. The Summer Rising program will be held at our school and will be completely in person. The children will have academic classes in the morning from 8 AM- 12 PM, and from 12 PM- 5:30 PM, they will join our school’s community -based organization, Catholic Charities for extracurricular activities. If interested, you should apply for the summer program online by clicking on this link SummerRising (nyc.gov).
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact myself via email at dgomez5@schools.nyc.gov or on class dojo. Thank you so much for your continued support and wishing you and your family good health and safety.
As we gear up for another exciting school year, I'm excited to assure you that my purpose here at P.S. 242 is to serve as a helpful source to our families. Coming into the 2020-2021 school year; I encourage all parents to communicate creative ideas and concerns that many of us have regarding your child’s education. My role in partnership with the principal is to facilitate support networks and workshops of interest for you.
Parent Involvement
Our students’ progress continues to be successful when parents are involved. Each child that walks through the halls of YDMA are supported by a team of educators dedicated to inspire their minds. We strive to provide every student, with the tools needed to have a positive and enriching future. For a successful school year, active parents are key to strengthening the school’s progress, our families and your child’s education.
Parent Workshops
Parenting is one of the toughest jobs…To help support and assist parents in balancing family life, a monthly calendar and newsletter will be given out with all upcoming events that are scheduled for the month. We ask that all parents come to the workshops.
If there’s a workshop that might interest your or you have concerns that you need assistance in. Please feel free to contact me. I’m available to assist from Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:00pm. You can also reach me by phone (212)678-2908 ext. 111 or by email cortega2@schools.nyc.gov
Dates: Every third Tuesday of the Month
Next Meeting: May 18, 2021
Time: 4:30 pm
Date: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Next meeting: May 11, 2021
Time: 6:00pm.
