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Location: 66-56 Forest Ave, Queens, NY 11385
Phone: (718) 821-4882
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Pictures
All photos, including retakes/absentees have been taken by the school photography company. The company will not be returning this school year. If parents/guardians wish to order portraits from the company but lost their personal code, please contact Mr. King via email: king4@schools.nyc.gov. Mr. King will be able to send you your code.
Company's contact information:
218 St Pauls Ave, Staten Island, NY, United States, New York
(718) 447-4607
customerservice@picturethissi.com
7th grade trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This year, the Social Studies Department will host a 7th grade trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The purpose of the trip is to have students experience Philadelphia’s history from 1774 to 1800 and learn how the American Revolution influenced the birth of the United States. Permission slips will be going out soon! Seats are limited and it will be first come first serve.
PTA Boutique Sale
The sale will be on: February 2nd, 5th, 7th, 9th, 12th and 14th. Prices are from $1.00 to $5.00
For more information, please contact the PTA office at: (718) 821-4882 ext. 1081
Resources for Special Education
Special Education includes services, programs, and specially designed instruction to meet the individual needs of a student with a disability. Students with disabilities who require special education services have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The IEP is created by a team that includes you, the family .
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The myth of disappearing messages. When Snapchat first started, it was labeled "the sexting app" because people sent intimate photos, assuming they'd self-destruct. Any app can be misused, but a lot of kids mistakenly believe that Snapchat has a built-in safety valve. Teens really need to understand that the content they share can be saved and shared and may never go away. It's best to have this conversation before they download Snapchat, but it's never too late. Talk about whether any of their friends have ever pressured them to send a sexy image, and discuss why someone who would do that does not have your best interests at heart. Kids should also ask permission before sharing a picture of someone else.
The time distraction: The more the teen use the app, the more points they get and the higher their Snapchat score goes.
Privacy and safety. Since it's so easy to add friends on Snapchat, teens end up with lots of people they don't know well on their friends list. And depending on their settings, the app can collect a ton of data about their habits in—and outside of—the app. Snapchat also works with a lot of third parties that they share your data with.
How do I monitor Snapchat and use the settings?
The app's Family Center gives parents and caregivers some visibility of their child's usage, including who their child has been communicating with. Adults have to install the app and link their accounts by adding their child as a friend. Their child then needs to accept an invitation to opt in to the Family Center functionality. You won't be able to see specific content your child has sent or received—just their friend list and who they've sent messages, photos, or videos to in the last seven days.
In January 2024, the app announced some new Family Center features. Parents and caregivers will now be able to view their child's privacy settings. Additionally, families will have the option to restrict their kids from using My AI, the app's AI chatbot.
Read Common Sense Media's full review of Snapchat and other apps to learn more.
Celebrate Black History Month
Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month,(Open external l a national commemoration of the contributions and achievements that Black people have made throughout the history of the United States.
Events, Exhibitions, and Places to Visit
- This month, The Ways of Langston Hughes: Griff Davis and Black Artists in the Making(Open external link) exhibit, featuring photographs from the life of Langston Hughes and his contemporaries, is opening at the New York Public Library’s Schomburg Center. In addition, NYPL and the Schomburg Center have archived exhibitions available online.(Open external link)
- On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the Schomburg Center will also host the 16th Annual Black History Month Celebration at 6:30 PM, featuring a free concert(Open external link) by the Harlem Chamber Players.
- The New York Public Library(Open external link) and the Brooklyn Public Library(Open external link) will also be hosting events at branches across all five boroughs throughout the month.
- Celebrate at the King Manor Museum with their free program “Hands-On Black History,”(Open external link) on Saturday, February 17, 2024 from 1–4 PM.
- Check out The New-York Historical Society’s will have family programming(Open external link) related to Black History throughout the month. While you’re at the museum, you can see their ongoing installation, “Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America,”(Open external link) dedicated to one of the abolitionist’s most famous speeches, accompanied by their digital family guide.(Open external link) In addition, relevant online exhibitions include Black Dolls(Open external link) and Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow.(Open external link)
- From rebellions led by enslaved people, to the birthplace of hip hop, there is a centuries-long connection between Black History and New York City parks(Open external link)—all month long, you can visit a park where Black history was made and attend events(Open external link) and showcases across the City.
- Take a walk along the Flushing Freedom Mile(Open external link) in Queens to see a number of important historical locations, including multiple sites that were rumored stops along the Underground Railroad. The In Pursuit of Freedom(Open external link) initiative also has additional walking tours that explore the abolitionist history of Brooklyn throughout different neighborhoods, along with an accompanying PDF guide(Open external link) that provides additional historical context.
The deadline to submit applications is 03/01/2024.
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experience each summer.
Apply on line: https://application.nycsyep.com/
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for Linden Grove Senior Residences at 223 Linden Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn
What to know:
- 62+ seniors, $0-$63,550 income and Section 8 eligible.
- 80 modern apartments (57 studios and 23 one bedroom apartments) with city views.
- Apply through NYC Housing Connect.
Applications must be submitted no later than February 9, 2024.
Amenities
Pedestrian-friendly - Walk Score Close to schools
Bus stop/Public transportation access Recreation room
Shared laundry room Outdoor terrace
Dishwasher in unit Rooftop terrace
Energy-efficient appliances Security cameras
Air-conditioning Security guard
Charging outlets with USB ports Recycling center
Smart controls for heating/cooling On-site resident manager
Common area Wifi Intercommunication device
High-speed internet Elevator
Cable or satellite TV Accessible entrance
Gymnasium Smoke-free
Community center Pet-friendly
Community events and classes Outdoor areas
If you need help with the application process please call Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corporation at 718-366-8721. Our services are free of charge.
