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January 25 Lunar New Year: Many free events listed here https://www.timeout.com/newyork/chinese-new-year
January 26 Deadline for Kindergarten Admissions: Kindergarten admissions is now open in in Myschools. Application deadline has been extended until January 26. Visit https://www.myschools.nyc/en/ to apply.
January 27-February 15 Promotion in Doubt Letters: The Promotion in Doubt (PID) process allows schools to formally notify families, in writing, that their child is at risk of not meeting promotion standards and may be retained in the same grade for the next school year. In late-January, schools identify which students are at risk of not meeting promotion benchmarks. Schools must designate these students as promotion in doubt and identify the subject area(s) in which students are not approaching promotion benchmarks. PID letters reflect students’ grade ranges and promotion criteria. Schools will print and mail the PID letters to families by February 15. The mid-year PID notification enables the school and the student’s family to plan for the necessary supports and interventions to help the student meet promotion benchmarks by June. The PID process applies to all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.
January 30 CEC Equity Forum: Equity Forum, hosted by CECD22 Diversity and Cultural Inclusion Committee, January 30, 2020 from 5 pm-8 pm, at PS 217, 1100 Newkirk Ave. Join CEC for a district-wide conversation on how to make our schools assessible and fair. For more information please contact the CEC at CEC22@schools.nyc.gov
January 31 for PA/PTA: An Interim PA/PTA Financial Report (7/1/19-1/15/20) must be prepared by the PA/PTA and submitted to the principal by January 31, 2020. PA/PTAs are responsible for distributing copies of the Interim PA/PTA Financial Report to all members.
February 4 CEC 22 Town Hall with the Chancellor: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED. The new location will be at James Madison High School, 3787 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229 . Translated flyers are here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RCMTDwt_LzeuzaoGODMrjuqGVpMOnfEX?fbclid=IwAR3eIG5VLNxnj-nIAvGuIGsTm1GhMqPOornG-Ee_EaQBiT30ipM6fVWMXrs
February 5 Pre-Kindergarten Admissions Open: Children born in 2016 will begin pre-K in September 2020. Your child must be a current New York City resident to apply. The Pre-K Admissions Guide is available here https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k#pagedocuments! D22 Open Houses https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/pre-k-open-house-information . Pre-K Information Session in Brooklyn Thursday, February 6 at PS 69, 6202 9th Avenue. View flyer with other locations here https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19ZFHaFfAlvmneHvsvFNRXFRiUvsr5XHQ?fbclid=IwAR2OMOCRUE_ET1T9MJz1sL3QDk3xvmAvHRougWIT8d3jndLmdIu-DkMjgCg
February 10 STEM Matters NYC application deadline: The spring break application opened Tuesday, January 21 and closes Monday, February 10. STEM Matters NYC offers students in kindergarten through grade 12 exciting, hands-on, experiential science and STEM programs during spring break and summer. Programs range from one or two week camps and intensives, high school internships, and a four-week, four-credit college course. If you are interested in animal science or aerospace, marine biology or mechanics, ecology or engineering, and so much more, come discover, investigate, design, and create with us! Sign up for our email https://spep.libwizard.com/f/mailinglist to be notified when the application opens. For questions, contact STEMMattersNYC@schools.nyc.gov
February 10 – 14 Respect for All Week: During Respect for All Week, schools across will have the opportunity to highlight and build upon ongoing programs to help students, staff and communities gain a better understanding of diversity. Schools may also start new initiatives that promote respect for diversity and focus on preventing bullying, intimidation, and bias-based harassment. Your child’s school is also encouraged to promote acceptance and understanding through theme-based lessons and activities.https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/respect-for-all
February 14 One Hundredth Day of School: The 100th day of school is an exciting time in our elementary schools! Schools have activities during the school day celebrating mathematical concepts using the number 100 and practicing and learning to count to 100.
February 17-21: Mid Winter Recess (Schools Closed)
Grades 3-8 State ELA & Math Testing: ELA Test is March 25 & 26. Math Test is April 22 & 23.
Gifted and Talented Admissions: The registration period has closed. All registered children will take the test in January 2020, and those who get a high enough score can then apply to G&T programs this spring.
Middle School Admissions: Complete assessments or portfolios in January or February if/as required by specific middle school programs in your application. In March, students get their middle school offers. All applicants will get a middle school offer; most students get an offer to attend one of the programs ranked on their middle school application, but it is not guaranteed.
High School Admissions: In March, all New York City students will get a high school offer letter. This letter will include your high school offer and/or, if applicable, results from the specialized high schools admissions process, which may include a specialized high school offer or offers. Whenever possible, students will get an offer to the highest possible choice from their high school application. We’ve made a few updates to the high school admissions process. This update will not change how you apply to high school, how you get an offer or where you get an offer.
School Leadership Teams: School Leadership Teams (SLTs) are school-based organizations composed of an equal number of parents and staff. They meet at least once a month, and determine the structure for school-based planning and shared decision-making. The core responsibility of each SLT is to develop the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) that is aligned with the school-based budget. CEP’s are can be viewed here. SLTs are strongly encouraged to solicit input from various school community constituencies in order to ensure that all voices are heard regarding the needs of students. Functioning in a collaborative manner, SLTs also help to evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement. SLTs receive support and guidance as needed from their District Leadership Teams. SLT meetings must be open to the general public and comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, including public notice of the meetings. Interested in in learning more or joining your school’s School Leadership Team? Speak with your Parent Coordinator or your PA/PTA President.
Why Kids Don’t Hand In Their Work (Even If They Did It) https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/homework-study-skills/why-kids-dont-hand-in-their-work-even-if-they-did-it
Tuesday Parent Engagement Time: At the conclusion of the school day on Tuesday, schools hold a 40 minute parent engagement time. If you are not aware of this time, you can find out how your school is using the 40 minutes creatively to engage families and support student learning by speaking with your parent coordinator.
District 22 Calendar
Monday, January 27
4:00pm
PS 245 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
PS 217 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
PS/IS 207 SLT Meeting
4:30pm
PS 139 SLT Meeting
6:00pm
PS 193 SLT Meeting
Tuesday, January 28
3:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29th St)
3:45pm
PS 203 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
PS 194 SLT Meeting
Thursday, January 30
10:00am
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29 St)
3:00pm
PS 254 SLT Meeting
Saturday, February 1
American Heart Month
Black History Month
Children’s Dental Health Month
Gang Prevention Awareness Month
Monday, February 3
National School Counseling Week
2:45pm
PS 326 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
IS 240 SLT Meeting
Tuesday, February 4
National School Counseling Week
2:45pm
PS 277 Pre-K Open House/Tour
3:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29th St)
4:00pm
Joan Snow Pre-K Center (Coney Island Ave) Open House
5:30pm
PS 315 SLT Meeting
6:30pm
CEC 22 Town Hall with Chancellor Carranza
Wednesday, February 5
National School Counseling Week
Pre-Kindergarten Application Opens
2:45pm
Joan Snow PreK Glenwood Open House
3:45pm
PS/IS 109 SLT Meeting
Thursday, February 6
National School Counseling Week
10:00am
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29 St)
2:40pm
PS 255 SLT Meeting
3:00pm
PS 312 SLT Meeting
3:15pm
IS 78 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29 St)
Friday, February 7
National School Counseling Week
Monday, February 10
Respect for All Week
4:00pm
PS 251 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
NYC School Survey Opens
4:00pm
PS 236 SLT Meeting
4:30pm
PS 139 SLT Meeting
Tuesday, February 11
Respect for All Week
2:45pm
PS 277 Pre-K Open House/Tour
3:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29th St)
3:05pm
PS 277 SLT Meeting
3:45pm
PS 52 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
Joan Snow Pre-K Center (Coney Island Ave) Open House
4:00pm
IS SLT 234 Meeting
4:00pm
PS 134 SLT Meeting
4:30pm
MS 890 SLT Meeting
Wednesday, February 12
Respect for All Week
7:00am
PS 889 SLT Meeting
8:30am
PS 139 Pre K and Kindergarten Tour
Thursday, February 13
Respect for All Week
7:15am
PS 195 SLT Meeting
10:00am
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29 St)
2:30pm
IS 14 SLT Meeting
2:30pm
PS 197 SLT Meeting
3:15pm
IS 278 SLT Meeting
Friday, February 14
Respect for All Week
One Hundredth Day of School
Monday, February 17
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)
Tuesday, February 18
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)
Wednesday, February 19
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)
Thursday, February 20
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)
Friday, February 21
Midwinter Recess (Schools closed)
Monday, February 24
4:00pm
PS 245 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
PS 217 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
PS/IS 207 SLT Meeting
6:00pm
PS 193 SLT Meeting
Tuesday, February 25
2:45pm
PS 277 Pre-K Open House/Tour
3:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29th St)
3:30pm
PS 198 SLT Meeting
3:45pm
PS 203 SLT Meeting
4:00pm
Joan Snow PreK Tour (East 29th St)
4:00pm
PS 194 SLT Meeting
Wednesday, February 26
2:45pm
PS 119 SLT Meeting
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