Welcome Back Families!

Dear Families,

We hope you had a wonderful summer break! As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we're thrilled to welcome our students and families back.

Our staff has been hard at work preparing for the year ahead, and we’re eager to provide a safe, engaging, and supportive environment for your child’s learning and growth.

Please note that you can expect to receive your child’s program via email during the week of August 26th. This will include important details about their class, teacher, entry location, and the calendar for the upcoming year. On the first two days of school, students will report to the following staging areas:

Thank you for being a vital part of our school community. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones as we embark on another fantastic year together!

Warm regards,

Principal Daliposki

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

As a reminder, school starts at 8:10 a.m. and doors will open at 8:00 a.m. In mid-September, doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for early arrival and hot breakfast.

Welcome back Falcon Families,

As September approaches, let’s remember to take time to prepare for the opening of school (September 5th).

Please see the school’s website for the school supply lists by grade. Remember to label supplies with your child’s name and class. Also, do not bring all the supplies to school on the first day. Your child will not be able to carry such a large bag to class. Instead, send in a couple of items each day in your child’s backpack every day, until it’s all here.

Remember to create a bedtime routine, so that your children are getting enough sleep, and they arrive to school, fully refreshed and ready to learn.

Be on the look-out for an email from Mr. Daliposki. He has sent his “Start of School Update” with your child’s class assignment and information about morning arrival and where each grade enters the building. They will be sent to your personal email on file and to your child's student email.

We are looking forward to a successful school year.

With regards

Ms. Becco

Parent Coordinator

Teachers will be conducting two virtual meetings

• First Meeting: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
• Second Meeting: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Parents will have an opportunity to visit the school during Open School Week during the week of September 23, 2004. More information to follow

P.S. 199 is searching for a few incredible parents to serve on our PTA Board for the 2024-2025 school year.

All it takes is for creative & unique individuals to come together to make a great team. We are excited to see what this new board will bring to our school community.

We need to fill all board positions which include the Co- Presidents, the Co- Treasurers, and a secretary. We are also taking sign- ups for volunteers.

Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 5:30 p.m. to nominate yourself or to cast your vote for another parent. If you have any questions about participating on the PTA, contact Ms. Becco via email at sbecco@schools.nyc.gov or at (718) 784-3431.

Get Ready for Back-to-School 2024

Dear Families and Staff,

In just a few weeks, we’ll have our first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year. I always look forward to this time of year—to hallways humming with activity, classrooms buzzing with eager discussion, and playgrounds filled with shrieks of laughter.

We just wrapped up another terrific Summer Rising program. As we turn our attention toward the start of school, I want to encourage families to prepare for September 5 with these critical steps:

• Create your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA); it’s how we’ll get in touch with you throughout the year with critical announcements. If you already have a NYCSA account, check to confirm your contact information is accurate.
• Make sure you’ve submitted all required health forms and that your child is up-to-date on immunizations. Learn more about these health forms—and why they matter—here.
• Check your child’s transportation options and eligibility. You can also learn more about Student OMNY Cards, which are replacing Student MetroCards and offer more free rides and greater flexibility. OMNY Cards can be used four times daily, at any time, 365 days a year—that means free rides on weekends, holidays, and during the summer. Now, students have every reason to tap and take transit!
• Follow us at @nycschools on social media (X/Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook) and check out our blog, The Morning Bell. We’ll be posting lots of exciting updates in the first few weeks of school (and throughout the year), highlighting important information, opportunities for students, and stories that showcase all the great work happening in our schools.

For a full back-to-school checklist, visit our website at schools.nyc.gov/bts2024.

To our families: Thank you for supporting, encouraging, and preparing our students as they return to school. To our staff: Thank you for all your hard work this summer to start the year on the right foot. I’m looking forward to September 5 and a fantastic school year!

Soaring high,

David C. Banks

Chancellor