Langston's Letters

Dear Langston Hughes Family,

Allergy season is upon us. Students (and I) are experiencing itchy and watery eyes, stuffy noses, and general allergy misery. Please remember, school staff are not allowed to administer medication to the students, not even allergy medication. We will support students by allowing for frequent hand-washing and distributing masks per student request. We also suggest you send students with extra tissues. We will tough it our together.

In addition, as the weather warms, there will be more opportunities for students to run and play outside. Crocs, while comfortable, do not provide students with the support needed for rigorous play. Children running in Crocs, and other sandals, are at increased risks for falls and sprained ankles. Please help keep your children safe by sending them to school in sneakers or shoes that will allow them to run and play safely.

Have a wonderful week!

Denean Stephens-Spellman

It is School Survey time! If you haven't already done so, please take a moment to complete the NYC School Survey. We are working hard to increase the number of surveys that are submitted this year. Ms. Tanisha sent the green and white envelopes home a few weeks ago. You can also complete them online. The students are currently competing in the School Survey House Challenge. The House that has the highest percentage of surveys submitted will be the winner. The class that has 100% of their surveys submitted will also earn a prize. If you submit your survey online, don't forget to send the screenshot to Ms. Tanisha (via text at 516-519-3812) or your child's teacher (using Class Dojo).

Registration for the Summer Rising program closes tomorrow, March 25. The program is free and will run from July 2-August 16, Monday through Friday from 8am-6pm for students in grades K-5. Summer Rising will include academics led by NYCPS staff and enrichment activities led by community-based organizations. Summer Rising will not be in our building. Our students will attend Summer Rising at PS/IS 66, as they did last year.

Registration for Summer Rising is online using MySchools, NYCPS's online directory and application

system. To apply, log in or create a MySchools account at MySchools.nyc using your email address, your child’s 9-digit student ID number and a MySchools account creation code, which you can get by

contacting Ms. Tanisha. The OSIS number is a nine-digit identification number and it can be found on your child's report card or on the NYC Schools Account. Offers will be released in mid-April. Log back in to MySchools to view your results. If you need any support with completing the online application do not hesitate to contact Ms. Tanisha, the Parent Coordinator. She can be reached Monday-Friday from 7:30am-3:30pm at (516) 519-3812.

Kindergarten registration has begun. Kindergarten registration is not automatic. If you were awarded a seat in our kindergarten program and your child currently attends our pre-kindergarten program, you are still required to register for kindergarten. If you have questions or need support, please feel free to reach out to your Parent Coordinator, Tanisha Allen. Ms. Tanisha can be reached at (516) 519-3812 Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm.

• 4/19/24 - One World Observatory - grades 2-5
• 5/16/24 - Barnes & Noble - Grade 3 and 2/3-201
• 6/5/24 - Queensborough College Performing Arts Center - All fourth and fifth grade classes

• March 25: SLT meeting 5:00pm

• March 27: Grade 1 Art Gallery opening 9:30am-12:30pm

• March 29: Good Friday--schools closed

• April 1: Easter recess--schools closed

• April 2-9: Smile NY dentist exams will take place

• April 8: SLT meeting 5:00pm

• April 10: Eid al-fitr--schools closed

• April11-12: New York State English Language Arts Examination for grades 3-5

• April 17: Virtual PTA meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm

• April 22-30: Spring recess--schools closed

• May 7-8: New York State Mathematics Examination for grades 3-5

• May 13: SLT meeting 5:00pm

• May 15: New York State Science Examination for grade 5
  

• May 15: Virtual PTA meeting 6:30pm-7:30pm

• May 20-24: Langston Hughes School Science Fair

• May 23: Parent-Teacher Conferences and Parent Night at the Science Fair

• May 27: Memorial Day--schools closed

• May 28: Scholastic Book Fair begins

• June 3: Scholastic Book Fair ends

• June 6 & 7: Schools closed for students only

• June 10: Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony

• June 11: Langston Hughes School Pageant
  

• June 11: Juneteenth's Ancestral Eats

• June 12: Grades 2-4 Awards Ceremony

• June 12: Juneteenth Community Spirit Awards at the PTA Meeting 6:30pm
  

• June 13: Juneteenth Film Festival and Red Carpet Reception

• June 14: Juneteenth Parade

• June 17: Eid al-Adha--schools closed

• June 18: Juneteenth Film Festival and student screening

• June 19: Juneteenth observed--schools closed

• June 20: Fifth grade promotional exercise and prom (morning)

• June 20: Kindergarten promotional exercise (afternoon)

• June 21: Fifth grade senior trip

• June 24: Senior Yearbook Day

• June 25: 3K/PK Stepping Up Ceremonies

• June 26: Last day of school

• July 2: Summer Rising begins