P.S. 23 Eagle Weekly

PAUL J. PROSCIA- PRINCIPAL

RENEE MAZZA- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

January 2025:

1/2/25: Students & Staff Return From Winter Recess

1/7/25: SLT Meeting

1/10/25: College Awareness Day- Wear Your Favorite College Gear

The Dave & Buster's Event was moved to 2/2/2025

1/20/25 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

1/23/25: Evening PTA Meeting (5:45-6:15 pm)

1/23/25: Finding Nemo Musical Performance (6:30-7:30 pm)

1/24/25: Finding Nemo Musical Performance (6:00-7:00 pm)

1/29/25: SCHOOL CLOSED- Lunar New Year

February 2025:

2/2/25: PTA Event at Dave & Busters for your Son and Special Someone

2/7/25: Football Jersey Day

2/13/25: 100th Day of School

2/14/25: Valentines Day - wear Red or Pink - PTA provides pretzels

2/17-2/21 Mid Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

2/28/25: Wear Blue for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

G.O. Store Schedule- Starting October 8th

• Tuesdays- Grades K-1
• Wednesdays- Grades 2 & 3
• Thursdays- Grade 4 & 5

Snack Day Sign Up - Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up to sell snacks during our lunch periods. Thank you!

Sign-up- Help Make Our Events Memorable & Successful

We have several exciting events planned for the school year and need your help to make them a success. Our PTA is committed to creating memorable experiences for all our students, and we’re looking for volunteers for the events listed below. You can sign up here for any event that fits your schedule. Your support helps ensure everything runs smoothly and that everyone enjoys the events with their children. Please review the available time slots and click the button to sign up. Thank you!

Dear Eagle Families,

With the new year comes new opportunities. For the past few school openings, our staff and students have embraced the One Word Challenge to help them set goals. I am excited to share this inspiring initiative with our families as we start the new calendar year, the One Word Challenge by Jon Gordon. This challenge encourages students, families, and staff to choose a single word that will guide and inspire them throughout the year.

What is the One Word Challenge?

The One Word Challenge is about selecting one word that represents your vision, passion, and purpose for the year. Instead of making resolutions, which can often be forgotten, this one word becomes a driving force that helps you stay focused and motivated.

How to Participate:

1. Choose Your Word: Reflect on what you want to achieve or improve this year. Think about a word that resonates with your goals and aspirations.
2. Share Your Word: Write your word on a piece of paper, decorate it, and display it somewhere visible at home. Encourage your child to do the same.
3. Live Your Word: Let this word guide your actions and decisions throughout the year. Discuss with your family how you can incorporate this word into your daily lives.

Why Participate?

• Focus: Helps you concentrate on what truly matters.
• Clarity: Provides a clear vision for your goals.
• Motivation: Keeps you inspired and driven.

You can find more resources and ideas on author Jon Gordon's website here. We are proud to have such a supportive and engaged community at PS 23. Thank you for all that you do to support your child’s education and well-being. Together, we can make this year truly transformative by embracing the One Word Challenge.

#WEARETHERICHMONDTOWNEAGLES

#23RICHMONDTOWNPROUD

With Gratitude,

Paul J. Proscia

Principal, Public School 23- The Richmondtown School

We are honored to be recognized as a 2024 Leader In Me Lighthouse School Academic Honor Roll School. This recognition reflects our success in maintaining the rigorous requirements for maintaining Lighthouse School Certification and demonstrating exemplary academic growth and proficiency according to New York State Standards.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our dedicated staff and supportive families. Your unwavering commitment and hard work have been instrumental in achieving this prestigious milestone. Together, we have created an environment where our students can thrive and excel as LEARNERS 📕, LEADERS 👑, & RICHMONDTOWN EAGLES 🦅! Thank you for being an integral part of our journey.

Beginning today, December 10th, children born in 2020 can apply to kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year.

The application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025. All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in April.

All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending pre-K, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students with accessibility needs.

Reminder that families can also apply to gifted & talented programs using the kindergarten application.

MySchools.nyc includes an online directory tool that allows families to view school open house info, explore program choices, save programs of interest, and submit their application, all on the same site.

Families can apply to Kindergarten in one of three ways, online at MySchools, over the phone by calling 718-935-2009 or by visiting their local family welcome center.

Visit the resources page for resources including the following:

• A Kindergarten application flyer for you to share with your pre-k families applying to Kindergarten
• Guide to adding Open Houses or tours to our MySchools Events Calendar
• Flyers for our Elementary School Admissions events covering 3K, pre-K, and Kindergarten admissions

Dear Eagle Community,

During the days of January 2- January 31st, our school will continue to conduct emergency drills to prepare students for potential emergency situations. These drills will focus on the General Response Protocols (GRP) for a Soft Lockdown and an Evacuation. Please use the GRP Summary Guide to discuss these upcoming drills with your child in advance.

Please feel free to contact Parent Coordinator Sharon Fink at (719)351-1155 if you have any questions.

Click here or on the picture to the right to learn more our school's focus areas for the 2024-2025 school year.

"Let's remember that justice means treating everyone fairly. When we stand up for what is right and work together peacefully, we make our school a place where everyone feels respected and valued. Let's honor Dr. King's legacy by promoting fairness and kindness in everything we do."

Here’s a quick refresher on the 7 Habits of Happy Kids (they have since added an 8th Habit):

1. Be Proactive: "You're in charge" – Pause and respond based on values, focus on what you can influence.
2. Begin With the End in Mind: "Have a Plan" – Define outcomes before acting, develop a personal mission statement.
3. Put First Things First: "Work First, Then Play" – Prioritize schoolwork and relationships, block out distractions.
4. Think Win-Win: "Everyone Can Win" – Build relationships, balance courage with consideration, and aim for mutual benefit.
5. Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood: "Listen Before You Talk" – Value others' input, listen with empathy, and express yourself respectfully.
6. Synergize: "Together is Better" – Value differences and seek solutions that benefit everyone.
7. Sharpen the Saw: "Balance Feels Best" – Take care of your body, mind, and spirit to stay at your best.
8. Find Your Voice: "Inspire Others" – Use your gifts to encourage others to discover their own potential and contribute positively to the world.

Thank you to the Eagle Families who joined our Town Hall Safety Meeting on 10/17. The Brain Power presentation on stress management and self-regulation, along with Agnes McBeth’s talk on cyber safety, were both informative and relevant to our work at PS 23. Please take a moment to review the cyber safety resources and feel free to print a copy for yourself using this link.

Every New York City public school student has a DOE account. It is created automatically when you enroll in school. Your DOE account stays the same the entire time you are in school, and with it you can access all DOE technology platforms, like TeachHub & Google for Education.

Due to the volume of students and staff getting settled in for the new school year, there may be a delay in the system responding to password resets. To reset your child's password click here .

1. NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) - all parents need to sign up for this account

2. School Foods Forms

3. School Lunch

4. NYCDOE SupportHub

   
   

#wearetherichmondtowneagles

Email: sfink7@schools.nyc.gov
Website: https://www.ps23r.org/
Location: 30 Natick Street, Staten Island, NY, USA
Phone: (718)351-1155
Twitter: @23Richmondtown