P.S. 23 Eagle Weekly

PAUL J. PROSCIA- PRINCIPAL

RENEE MAZZA- ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

December 2024:

12/19/24: Holiday Sweater/Shirt Day

12/19/24: PTA Meeting

12/20/24: Pajama Day

12/23/24-1/1/25: SCHOOL CLOSED- Winter Recess

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

1/12/25: Dave & Busters Family Event (10 am - 12 pm)

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)

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

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!

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

🚧 Once the form is closed online, we have reached our capacity for that program. 🚧

Dear Eagle Families,

Due to a citywide issue, we are currently unable to update and print your child's report cards. As the NYPS works to resolve this problem, we must postpone the printing and release of the report cards, originally scheduled for Monday, December 9th. A paper copy of your child’s report card will be sent home as soon as possible. You can continue to access your child’s available academic and attendance information anytime through your NYC Schools Account.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher. They have time built into their schedule to support students and families. Students with six or more absences will receive a comment about attendance on their report card and an informational Chronic Absenteeism letter. We understand that children get ill, and if they are sick, please do not send them to school. However, we are obligated by Chancellor's Regulation to address absenteeism and encourage families to limit unnecessary absences, such as family vacations during the school year. Please be patient and kind when working with your child's teacher. Our teachers are working extremely hard to learn a new curriculum and maintain the high levels of instruction you are accustomed to at PS 23. Your patience and support are expected and appreciated.

Your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is your key to staying connected and tracking your child’s progress throughout their public school journey with the NYC Department of Education. With an NYC Schools Account, you can:

• Apply to schools and programs.
• Track your child’s progress from Pre-K through high school graduation.
• Access exclusive digital content for NYC families.
• Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events.
• Monitor grades, test scores, attendance, and more.

Opening an NYC Schools Account is the first step toward becoming more involved in your student’s education and ensuring you stay informed every step of the way. If you need help setting up or accessing your account, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Sharon Fink, at (718) 351-1155 or via email at sfink7@schools.nyc.gov. She will be happy to assist you!

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 continue to build a bright future for every student.

#WEARETHERICHMONDTOWNEAGLES

#23RICHMONDTOWNPROUD

Dear Eagle Community,

During the days of December 2nd-December 20th, 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.

Your child has brought home a copy of our Family Handbook, which is linked here for your convenience. This handbook is designed to provide clarity on our policies and expectations, helping you stay positively involved in both our school community and your child's education. We've simplified the process this year by consolidating all necessary parent sign-offs onto two pages at the end of the handbook. Please complete the last page sign-off form (front and back) and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

Please avoid picking up your child(ren) between 1:45 p.m. and dismissal time unless it is an emergency. If you need to pick up your child(ren) early for a non-emergency reason, we kindly ask that you do so before 1:45 p.m.

A quick reminder about traffic safety: If you park illegally or don't follow traffic regulations around our school, the NYPD may issue tickets without warning. For the safety of all our students and families, please be patient and kind, avoid parking illegally, follow traffic laws, and refrain from cutting off other cars in the Morning Stop & Drop Lane. Please do not park on either side of Natick Street during morning arrival. Natick Street is designated for Stop & Drop only.

We’ve noticed that during the first two days, a few parents have been double parking or blocking our neighbors' driveways to walk their children through traffic. This behavior creates dangerous conditions. For your safety and your child's safety, please refrain from doing this.

There has been no changes to our dismissal locations for this school year. For your convenience, below our Promises and Priorities we have included a picture showing where our dismissal locations are for the 2024-2025 school year.

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 diversity is a strength. When we embrace our differences and work together, we make our school a place where everyone feels included and valued. Let's celebrate our unique qualities and use them to create amazing things together."

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