The Rego Eagle Newsletter

We have completed the first full week of school without too many challenges. We are still dealing with some staffing issues and red tape, but overall this year really is shaping up to be a great year and we are all excited about that. Last night we held our "Meet the Teacher Night" and many of our families got to participate and ask questions. Of course, our doors are always open so even if you did not get to attend last night's event please feel free to call, email or drop by for whatever you need. Please also take note of the calendar in this newsletter to keep up with everything going on at the school.

It's been a great week for me personally, reuniting with all of the kids and meeting our new ones. One of my favorite things to do is visit with them in the cafeteria whenever I can escape the confines of my office. It's a great opportunity for them to see "The Principal" as someone in the building they can laugh and have fun with and not just someone they see when there is a problem or there is some official "serious" thing to discuss. It's also a great stress reliever for me as well!

I've also been popping into the classrooms and it always amazes me to see our teachers in action. Right from the start of the school year they had their students engaged in classroom routines and hard at work. There is always so much material to cover and this incredible group of professionals I work with does me proud every time. There is always just the right mix of academic rigor and discussion, and that kind of encouragement that only a true teacher can use to bring out the best in a student. During the course of the year you will have opportunities to see first hand the work going on in our classrooms and to celebrate the success of our students. I urge you to take advantage of that opportunity when it comes. It is a great thing to see and will definitely put a smile on your face!

Monday, September 16 - Commonpoint Afterschool begins

Monday, September 16 and Thursday, September 19 - ENL Parent Orientation 9 a.m. Room 109

Wednesday, September 18 - Welcoming Wednesdays, please see link below to sign up for help with creating your New York City Schools Account.

Thursday, September 19 - "Dad's Bring Your Child to School Day"

Monday, September 23 - SLT Meeting at 3:30 p.m. AND PTA Meeting 6 p.m.

P.S.139Q Families,

Please remember to send in your Media Consent Forms. I often post photos of classroom activities on this newsletter, as well as on our Instagram and ClassDojo. As a parent myself, I know how much I enjoy seeing pictures of my own child participating in school activities, and I would love to share these special moments with you. However, I can only do so if we have a signed Media Consent form for each child.

You can download the Media Consent Form by clicking the link below and return it to your child’s teacher, OR you can sign the form directly in your NYCSA account.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Please see the map below for designated entrance & exit for each grade.

Wednesday. September 18, 2024, Mrs. Burgos, Parent Coordinator,

will be available to help any family who need assistance with setting up their

New York City Schools Account. Assistance will be provided between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Please click the link below to sign up.

If you have attended our last year's "Breakfast Bites & School Hightlights", we have renamed it, Principal Rolon's "Coffee & Conversation". Every month, parents will be invited to have coffee and converse with Principal, Mr. Rolon, Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hookim & Parent Coordinator Mrs. Burgos about all things P.S.139Q! We will be giving updates on everything going on in the building as well as answer any questions parents may have.

If you cannot make Principal Rolon's Coffee & Conversation, don't worry! There will be a flyer sent out to parents with all the information that was shared at this meeting.

Our first Coffee & Conversation will be a KINDERGARTEN PARENTS SPECIAL EDITION where we invite all Kindergarten families to attend & meet the administration at P.S.139Q, ask any questions they may have and meet other Kindergarten families! We look forward to meeting you!

Dear Eagle Families,

The Rego Park School PTA welcomes you to the 2024-2025 school year!

As we look forward to meeting many parents at our first PTA meeting of the 2024-25 school year on September 23rd, we wanted to tell you a little bit about a PTA.

A PTA or PA is essentially a group of parents elected to help advocate for additional required, and needed programs for our children. We also help to create an additional space for parents to share comparable concerns freely. And help to ensure that health and safety standards are upheld.The only requirement is that you are a current parent of a student attending the school and that you want to help!

The PTA is run by it’s membership and for voices to be heard we must communicate with one another. For any specific changes we do hope to strive for increased numbers at our general membership meeting. Let us know how we can do that!

That all starts with our Eagles. We understand how helpful and comforting it can be to know and have access to other parents in the school so in addition to PTA meetings, we plan to host other events as well as sponsor activities within the school such as Carnivals, Books Fairs, Family Game Nights, and so much more.

We encourage every one of you to get involved, share your thoughts and contribute your talents to make this year an exceptional one.

Here’s who we are, our positions and how you can connect with us & what's to come.

Co-Presidents Valina Morciglio & Carina Suarez

Co-Treasurers Claudia Felix & Jacky Echeverria

Recording Secretary Maria Flores

Vice President of Afterschool Sasha Cruz

Vice President of Fundraising Anna Flores

Instagram Link

https://www.instagram.com/theregoparkschoolpta?igsh=MWI2NmhwMTB3Mm91Mg==

WhatsApp Link

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Knv5jvPBMTwAXqGxSSuPgJ

Official PTA Email

28q139pa@schools.nyc.gov our next meeting September 23rd @6pm in the PS 139 Lunchroom.

Volunteer Sign-up Link

https://forms.gle/GviJDEGhCJeGGe5QA

-The Rego Park School PTA

Below are some helpful links that can tell you more about Parents Associations and what is going on in all NYC Public Schools, our District (28) and contacts/support information for parents/parent leaders.

Parents' Bill of Rights

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/parents-bill-of-rights

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/parents-bill-of-rights

The Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council

https://www.cpacnyc.com/welcome-to-the-chancellors-parent-advisory-council/

https://www.cpacnyc.com/

PTA Link for Parents & Parent Leaders

https://ptalink.org/

District 28 Community Education Council

https://cecd28.org/

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Thanks to our amazing Social Worker, Britney Hernandez, P.S.139Q families are able to take FREE ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES at P.S.54.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

Click on the photo to be directed to our pages!

Dear Families and Staff,

The 2024-2025 school year has officially begun! The first day of school is always one of the most exciting days of the year, and September 5th did not disappoint.

I started the day at PS 257 in Brooklyn, where the school's championship-winning ballet troupe greeted Mayor Adams and me. The schoolyard was full of excited families, students, and staff taking pictures amid the balloons and decorations—it was one of the most high-energy school openings I’ve ever seen.

Later in the day, I visited an early childhood program at PS 28 in Upper Manhattan and Motion Picture Technical High School in Queens, a brand-new high school focused on film and television careers. Spending time with some of our youngest and oldest learners felt perfectly aligned to our mission: to build bright starts and bold futures for every child.

Bright starts begin with literacy and numeracy. I’m beyond thrilled that NYC Reads is now active in every early childhood and K-5 classroom citywide, and that we’ve launched NYC Solves in over 400 high schools and approximately 100 middle schools. We are transforming the ways we teach both reading and math, ensuring our kids master the fundamental skills for success in school and life.

We are also building bold futures through our college and career pathways expansion in high-demand fields like the green economy, technology, and healthcare. This year, our signature FutureReadyNYC initiative will grow to 135 schools. And with the creation of the Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning, we are ensuring all students, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners, are supported to reach their full potential and embark on a bold future.

This time of year is filled with so much hope and optimism; as I said last week at PS 257, the first day of school represents a “rebirth of our school system.” Let's keep that sense of promise alive throughout the coming months!

Soaring high,

David C. Banks

Chancellor

Each school year, all of our families complete the Family Income Survey. You may wonder why it is so important. When all of our families complete the form, this helps with Title I funding. Title I funding is a huge asset to our school. This funding helps all students, through staffing, extra-curricular programs, and supplies. Please complete the form online to ensure that our funding remains.