AUGUST FAMILY NEWSLETTER

Welcome Returning & New Families to the 2024-2025 School Year!

Welcome to P.S 219 The Kennedy King Elementary School! Assistant Principal Basnight and I are thrilled and honored that you've trusted us with your most prized possession- your (our) children! We certainly do not take this responsibility lightly. We are excited to partner with you to support your child’s growth and success throughout the upcoming year.

My goal is to partner with you to provide our babies with a world-class elementary school education. I will need you to partner with us to ensure that our children receive the best on a daily basis. We have many ways parents can get involved at P.S 219:

• Contact us directly- If you ever want to share a fresh idea or an area of need, we are happy to hear from you.

• PTA & SLT- Join us during scheduled gathering sessions for all families to partner and discuss positives, areas for growth and bridge the gap between home and school. Please see Ms. Carthy (PTA President) and Mrs. Baker-Corneille (SLT Chair) for more information on how to join. 😀

As mentioned last year, while there is no doubt we are an awesome school, we are not a perfect school and will never stop improving our service to this community. We need you to partner with us to cultivate a school community where students receive love, are safe, and are provided with an outstanding educational experience. I look forward to the many ways that we will collaborate.

I am humbled and honored to serve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly if you need anything.

With a servant's heart,

Cierra Williams

Proud Principal

-CRobinson57@schools.nyc.gov

Please visit our website and connect with us on social media for access to up-to-date information!

Principal Cell: 929-202-3293
Website: https://www.ps219.org

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P.S: We are still enrolling and offering fun ways to partner!

Enrollment Perks:

New families will receive free uniform items upon completion of registration.

Returning Families Referral Perks: If you refer a family and they enroll at P.S 219, a free uniform item will be provided for your scholar as well .Share the pre-enrollment form with any interested families: https://forms.gle/YJnaLHPiX2JnWUj66

• Our Main Office OPENS on August 26th! Please feel free to call us at 929-397-9566 with any and all questions you may have pertaining to the 2024-2025 school year! If you need to reach us before 8/26, email crobinson57@schools.nyc.gov

• If your enrollment plans have changed, please call and let us know.
  

• Monday-8/26: Main office opens

It's a new year and we're still rocking our uniforms! Just a reminder we’re showing school pride through our uniforms all year long. REMINDER: NO HOODIES OR head coverings (unless there is a religious reason) are permitted at school. All other head covering must be removed.

Please find information listed below regrading what to wear, to have an amazing school year 😊

P.S 219 has a required school uniform for several very important reasons:

1. Uniforms unite our community.
2. Uniforms reduce distractions any clothing competition.
3. Uniforms help uphold our scholarly atmosphere.

All students must come to school wearing a P.S 219-Kennedy King uniform with pride! The basic uniform items without a school logo can be purchased from Ideal uniform store, cookies, young world, old navy, etc. Uniform items purchased with the school logo can be purchased on line from https://www.milkuniforms.com/p-s-219

The unform is as follows:

Uniforms (3K-5th Grade) can be purchased as follows:

• Tops: Royal Purple and/or white solid polo shirt with/without the logo is required every school day.
• Bottoms: Navy, or black, slacks, joggers, dress, skirt, etc. (Families may purchase bottoms/skirts/dresses from any store of their choice)
• Shoes: A “safe shoe” that covers all or most of the foot, adequate for walking up and down stairs all day. A sneaker is preferred. Sneakers can be any color to celebrate the students' style and flair. Crocs, other foam shoes, and UGG slip-on shoes (any type of slipper) are not permitted.
• Belts: If needed, a solid color is preferred
• Tights: any color and pattern (no lace is preferred)
• Socks: any color and pattern
• Gym Uniform: Grey or navy jogger suit. Options can be found on the uniform website with the school logo or purchased without from any store of your choosing.

If students have an accident or soil their clothes, a clean uniform will be provided for students to change into. Students in 3K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten are required to always keep a change of clothes in school.

PURCHASING INFORMATION

Website: https://www.milkuniforms.com/p-s-219

• Online Purchasing
• Families can purchase uniforms online from the website above.
• Online purchases will be shipped to the families’ homes.
• Free shipping is offered for orders of $75 or more.
• Shipping time can be expedited but 10 business days is suggested for standard delivery.
• Pricing: see image

Thank you so much and we look forward to seeing you soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or the main office at 929-397-9566 ext. 2161.

At P.S 219 we try our best to ensure that our scholars have whatever they need! As a mom of four, I also understand the need (and urge) to prepare our babies for the school year 🥰 Families have been reaching out and asking what can they purchase to support a successful transition back to school, we heard you and we THANK YOU! If you'd like to purchase any items for your scholar(s), please find a general and optional list of school supplies itemized by grade for the 2024-2025 school year:

3K-PreK Supply List

2- box of golf primary pencils

1- box of primary color crayons

4 - boxes of tissues

4 - bottles of hand sanitizers

2 - rolls of paper towels

1 - pk of glue sticks

1 - box of gallon ziplock bags

1 - box of 5 Gallon ziplock bags

2 - 2 pocket Folders (purple)

1- fitted crib sheet set

Kindergarten Supply List

3 - primary notebooks / journals (with space for picture and lines for words)

1- Box of 24 crayons

2 - box of Primary pencils

1 - 8 pack of markers

4 - boxes of tissues

4 - bottles of hand sanitizers

1 - pencil box

1- pk of Glue stick

1 - box of gallon size ziplock bags

1- box of black dry erase markers

2- rolls of paper towels

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

1st Grade Supply List

1 - Box of 24 crayons

3 - box of pre sharpened pencils

1 - pack of skinny washable markers

1 - pack of regular washable markers

3 - primary notebooks / journals (with space for picture and lines for words)

4 - boxes of Tissues

2 - rolls of Paper towels

2 - Hand sanitizer

2 - pks Lysol wipes

1 - box of Dry erase markers

1 - Elmer's Glue Washable

1 - pk of Pencil grips

2 - pks of Construction paper

1 - pk of Post-it Notes

1 - pk of Eraser Caps

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

2nd Grade Supply List

3 - Composition notebooks

1- Box of 24 crayons

2 - boxes of #2 pencils

1 - box of primary pencils

1 - pencil grips

1 - 8 pack of markers

4 - boxes of tissues

4 - bottles of hand sanitizers

2 - pk of clorox wipes

1 - pencil box

1- Glue stick

1 - box of gallon size ziplock bags

1- box of black dry erase markers

2- rolls of paper towels

2 - pk of construction paper

1 - pk of eraser caps

1 - pk of pink erasers

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

3rd Grade Supply List

3 - Composition notebooks

1- Box of 24 crayons

2 - boxes of #2 pencils

1 - box of primary pencils

1 - pencil grips

1 - 8 pack of markers

4 - boxes of tissues

4 - bottles of hand sanitizers

2 - pk of clorox wipes

1 - pencil box

1- Glue stick

1 - box of gallon size ziplock bags

1- box of black dry erase markers

2- rolls of paper towels

2 - pk of construction paper

1 - pk of eraser caps

1 - pk of pink erasers

1 - box of highlighters

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

4th Grade Supply List

3 - Dozen #2 Pre- Sharpened Pencils (12 pencils)

1 - Pencil Case

2 - Hand Sanitizer

2- pk of Clorox wipes

1 - box Ziploc sandwich bags

3 - Pack of post-it notes

1 - pack of crayons

1 - pack of markers

4- composition notebooks (college ruled)

2- boxes of Dry erase markers (1 fine tip, 1 chiseled)

4 - box of tissues

2 - roll of paper towels

2 - packs of lined paper (college ruled)

1 - box of Highlighters

1 - pk of Eraser caps

1 - Personal Headphones for chromebook

6 - Glue sticks

4 - packs of index cards

1 - 2 inch binder

1 pk of 5 tab Dividers

2 - pink erasers

1 - blunt tip Scissors

1 - Homework planner

1 - Reusable water bottle (labeled with name)

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

5th Grade Supply List

3 - Dozen #2 Pre- Sharpened Pencils (12 pencils)

1 - Pencil Case

2 - Hand Sanitizer

2- pk of Clorox wipes

1 - box Ziploc sandwich bags

3 - Pack of post-it notes

1 - pack of crayons

1 - pack of markers

4- composition notebooks (college ruled)

2- boxes of Dry erase markers (1 fine tip, 1 chiseled)

4 - box of tissues

2 - roll of paper towels

2 - packs of lined paper (college ruled)

1 - box of Highlighters

1 - pk of Eraser caps

1 - Personal Headphones for chromebook

6 - Glue sticks

4 - packs of index cards

1 - 2 inch binder

1 pk of 5 tab Dividers

2 - pink erasers

1 - blunt tip Scissors

1 - Homework planner

1 - Reusable water bottle (labeled with name)

6 - 2 pocket folders

Color code folders for each scholars

• Math - Blue

• ELA - Red

• Social Studies - Orange

• Science - Green

• Homework folder - Purple

As we eagerly anticipate the start of the new school year, we want to highlight the critical role that summer homework plays in preparing our scholars for success. Completing these assignments ensures that your child retains their learning from the previous year and is ready to jumpstart the upcoming school year with confidence. Summer homework provides a strong foundation, helping to maintain academic skills and setting the stage for a productive and rewarding year ahead. Summer packets were provided by every classroom teacher and includes math, ELA, writing and a book to read over the summer.

The entire summer packet with all completed assignments must be submitted on the first day of school!

i-Ready Personalized Instruction Guidance for Families

As a school community, we've grown so much as evidenced by the data from our middle of year assessments. Please click on the link below to support your scholar using i-Ready. At home you can access guidance for using i-Ready including login and technical support. Learn how you can support your student with i-Ready.

curriculumassociates.com

Please visit our website and connect with us on social media for access to up-to-date information!

Email: CROBINSON57@SCHOOLS.NYC.GOV

Email: JBasnight@schools.nyc.gov

Email: AJACKSON18@SCHOOLS.NYC.GOV

Website: https://www.ps219.org

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