District 22 Newsletter December 2018

December 2018 Newsletter for Families
Monday, December 3
Computer Science Education Week-
#CodeBrooklyn #CodeDistrict22
9:00am PS 236 Kindergarten Open House
2:30pm PS 195 Kindergarten Open House
Tuesday, December 4
4:00pm PS 134 SLT Meeting
Wednesday, December 5
Thursday, December 6
DISTRICT 22
Computer Science Education Week-
#CodeBrooklyn #CodeDistrict22
5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11234 2:30pm IS 14 SLT Meeting
Phone: 718-968-6115 3:00pm PS 312 SLT Meeting

Friday, December 7
Julia Bove, Superintendent 9:00am PS 222 Kindergarten Open House
Linda Dalton, Family Support Coordinator Monday, December 10
Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership Coordinator 7:00am PS 889 SLT Meeting
www.csd22.org
Tuesday, December 11
4:00pm IS 234 SLT Meeting
6:30pm FACE PA/PTA Academy
@district22bkny @district22bkny
Friday, December 14
Wishing all District 22 Families Middle School and High School Applications
Submission Deadline
Happy Holidays & Best Wishes for 2019 8:30am PS 139 Kindergarten Open House
Monday, December 17
-Julia Bove, Superintendent

4:00pm PS/IS 207 SLT Meeting
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All Families
Computer Science Education Week is December 3-7. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction
to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics.
Learn more at http://HourofCode.com, try an hour yourself, or host an Hour of Code event to
introduce others to the world of computing! #CodeDistrict22
The official 2017–18 School Quality Reports were released today. The School Quality Snapshot is a
report that has been produced by the NYC Department of Education since 2014 to give the
general public and parents an easier to digest report that highlights the key aspects of public
schools in NYC. The School Quality Snapshot contains background information about the school,
and also strives to present the strengths of the school through multiple measures, including data
from the Quality Review the NYC School Survey, and through Performance Metrics.
https://tools.nycenet.edu/snapshot/2018
“There’s Help All Around You” Campaign for Mental Health Wellness: The “There’s Help All Around
You” campaign, tailored for elementary, middle, and high school students, explains common
mental health challenges and encourages help-seeking behavior among students in an age-
appropriate way. The campaign will promote mental health understanding and dialogue, and
decrease shame, prejudice, and uncertainty surrounding these challenges. The campaign will also
point students and parents to available mental resources in schools and communities including
guidance counselors, social workers, school mental health consultants, substance abuse
prevention and intervention specialists, and community school mental health providers. Read
more about the campaign here: https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/569-18/city-
new-york-partners-the-jed-foundation-mental-health-awareness-campaign-public For additional
resources on mental health in our schools visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-
wellness/mental-health
It's Flu Season! The flu shot is recommended by the NYC Health Department for all New Yorkers
aged six months or older. Between July 1 and December 31 of each year, all children who are
between the ages of 6 months and 59 months and attending a New York City licensed pre-
kindergarten, group child care or school-based child care program must receive one dose of
influenza vaccine. The City encourages all parents to have their children vaccinated by the child’s
doctor. To learn more about this year’s flu shot, families should speak with their health care
provider and visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/flu-seasonal-schools.page

Head Lice: New York City schools have a “no head lice” policy which means that any student who
has lice in their hair or scalp is not allowed to attend school until they have received treatment
Students will be reexamined in 14 days to confirm that they have remained lice-free. Students with
nits and no evidence of live head lice will not be excluded from school. Lice pass from person to
person by direct contact or by sharing clothing with lice on them. Head lice causes itching,
commonly at the back of the head and neck or behind the ears. Many effective creams and
shampoos are available over the counter or by prescription from your doctor. Following treatment,
a child will be allowed back in school if his/her hair is free of lice upon reinspection. “No Head
Lice” policies are supported by national organizations such as American Academy of Pediatrics,
American Public Health Association and the National Association of School Nurses. Similar policies
have been adopted successfully by school systems throughout the country. We recommend that
you remind your child not to share personal items such as brushes, combs or hats with other
students. For more information visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-
wellness/staying-healthy/head-lice
December 24-January 1 Winter Recess (Schools Closed) Field Trip Opportunities: There are lots of
places to take your family that are fun and educational. On weekends, during winter recess or
anytime, we encourage families to take advantage of what New York City has to offer including
free or low cost cultural institutions. We have compiled some information on our website at
https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/art-and-cultural-institutions-nyc
Learn more about Community Education Council Members and the Upcoming Election Process:
Applications will open on February 14, 2019 for the 2019-2021 Community Education Council. All
Nine (9) positions are open to parents of Pre-K to 8th grade students in District 22. Two (2) Borough
President Appointee positions are open to residents of or own or operate a business in District 22
and have extensive business, trade, or education experience and knowledge. Questions? Visit
www.schools.nyc.gov/run2019 for detailed information on Community and Citywide Education
Councils (CCECs) and the upcoming elections. Have more questions? Call (212) 374-1936 or send
an email to Elections2019@schools.nyc.gov . Know the Call-to-Action It’s a simple and easy way
for parents who want to apply or get more information: Text RUN2019 to 877-877 Review this
powerpoint here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Se_n3EVzriB5QfbNZObxXh2PVJIaNBS0/view?usp=sharing
Pre-Kindergarten Admissions
Children born in 2015 will begin pre-K in September 2019. Your child must be a current New York City
resident to apply. Subscribe to the NYC Department of Education email list to get updates on when
and how to apply for the 2019-2020 school year or visit the pre-k site here:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/pre-k

Kindergarten Admissions
Kindergarten Admissions and G & T Admissions Guide : Children born in 2014 will begin
kindergarten in September 2019. Your child must be a current New York City resident to apply. Visit
www.MySchools.nyc , create an account with your email address, and apply. Deadline to apply
to kindergarten by January 14, 2019. Visit our kindergarten open houses here. Learn more at
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/kindergarten
Gifted & Talented Admissions

Current public-school students in grades K-2 who have registered for the G&T test will get their test
date in December or January. Questions? Visit Gifted & Talented Admissions or call 718-935-2009.
Middle School Admissions

5th grade families should have received a creation code to use the new Myschools online
application process. Deadline to apply to middle school is December 14, 2018. For Screened
Programs: Complete assessments or portfolios in January or February if/as required by specific
middle school programs in your application.
High School Admissions

8th grade families should have received a creation code to use the new MySchools online
application process. Deadline to apply to high school is December 14, 2018.
Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners

As the parent or guardian of an English Language Learner, you have the right for your child to
receive a free public education in the school district where you live. This is true regardless of your or
your child's immigration status or what language you speak.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/multilingual-learners/process/bill-of-rights-for-parents-of-english-
language-learners

Parent & School Leadership
PA/PTA: The District office in conjunction with Presidents’ Council will be holding a serious of
workshops. At the Thursday, January 10th Presidents’ Council Meeting there will be an election
workshop. For more information please contact Presidents’ Council at PCD22@schools.nyc.gov
School Leadership Team: Please save the date for The Annual Citywide Comprehensive
Educational Planning Conference, Saturday, April 13, 2019, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM at Prospect Heights
High School Campus, 883 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225. Registration open in March 2019.
Community Education Council: Beginning in January, a campaign announcement and press

release will begin the elections process for the District 22 Community Education Council for 2019-
2021. Applications will open February 14, 2019. We encourage all parents/guardians to apply. For
more information visit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Se_n3EVzriB5QfbNZObxXh2PVJIaNBS0/view?usp=sharing
District 22 School News & Community Events

P.S. 139: The PS 139 Parent Association held its annual Harvest Night celebration on October 27th.
Kids came in costume and enjoyed tons of games and activities. New this year were CSI and
Escape rooms for the older kids. Outside, there was a pumpkin patch full of real pumpkins for
picking and decorating. Parent volunteers donated delicious food and treats and helped to run
the whole event. At the end of the evening, it was time for everyone's favorite monster mash
dance in the auditorium. Kids from all grades got up on stage to get down to Michael Jackson's
"Thriller!"

On November 6, 2018 District 22 invited our families to attend a Celebration of Diversity. Many
parents came out on a gloomy rainy day to Brooklyn College, from all corners of the District.
Families enjoyed hands-on STEM activities with Littlebits Learning, received give aways, parent
resources and shared breakfast together. Our guest speaker was Ms. Joyce Moy, Director of Asian
American/Asian Research Institute, CUNY, who spoke about our diversity in District 22. We are
grateful to Dean Bedford and Brooklyn College for hosting our event. A slide show is available to
view here.
P.S. 203: P.S. 203’s Title 1 Meeting and breakfast with Principal Miller was a productive session.
Principal Miller spoke to our parents/guardians that attended the Title 1 meeting about its
requirements, goals, objectives, and the importance of the parental involvement that is one of the
essential elements needed to meet the District School improvement initiative. Principal Miller and our
parents talked about a mutual collaborating in school’s activities that directly and positively affect
the educational progress of our children. Our parents were able to chat with Principal Miller where
they voiced their questions, concerns, and we discussed all the wonderful things happening at 203
that support our students and their parents’ population. The parents discussed all the wonderful
activities already happening at P.S. 203 and also brought new ideas to the table that can utilize to
continue to bring positive change to the school. The Eye on Education program created by Dr. Ezra
Cohen and Dr. Haim Cohen after NYCDOE and OSH determined that students would benefit from
wearing prescription glasses and do better in school drop by for another visit! Three eye doctors from
the team transformed one of our classrooms into an Optometrist Office and went to work. They
examined over 140 students in one day and gave away eyeglasses to the ones that needed
them. In more good news, P.S. 203 is a 2018 grant recipient from VH1 Save The Music
Foundation Look for them in the video! here

P.S. 277: On November 5, PS 277 held their Student Government Assembly. 5th grade candidates
delivered their speeches to students in Grades 3-5. Later students voted for the candidates of their
choice.
Middle School Open House Visits: Parent Coordinators Cheryl Granata, P.S. 312 & Lori Casale, P.S.
195 visit with Manny the Mascot at I.S. 78’s open house. District 22 parent coordinators visit middle
school open houses to keep informed of all the wonderful programs offered and also support
parents transitioning from elementary to middle school.
Parent Empowerment: At the November Presidents' Council Meeting PA/PTAs attended a Financial
Workshop given by Heather Fiorica, Family Leadership Coordinator. PA/PTA treasurers received
Binders, some supplies and training to help them facilitate their duties and requirements.

School Leadership Team Training: On November 7th, School Leadership Team Members attended
a "Roles and Responsibilities" Training from the Family Support Team at the Office of Superintendent
Bove and Superintendent Prayor. Members reviewed Chancellors Regulations A-655, the purpose
of SLTs, governance, establishing goals, consensus decision making, etc. We had well over 275
participants. We thank Principal McCann and staff at P.S. 255 for hosting. We look forward to our
last offered training in the spring.
P.S. 194: On November 8, had the most fabulous Multicultural Dinner Celebration. Staff
commented that It was one of our best fun filled experiences ever.
P.S./I.S. 207: On Sunday, November 4th PS 207‘s Rising New York Road Runners, along with their
coaches Mrs. Kelly and Ms. Pimpinella, took to the last leg of the marathon route. Students took
part in final 1.3 miles of the actual Marathon track, just an hour before the racers crossed the finish
line themselves. So proud of all their hard work and dedication! PS 207 student council raised
funds and food for families in need this Thanksgiving. Four families, (a total of 20 people) was
delivered thanksgiving meals. The food shown in the picture will be donated to a soup kitchen that
will serve Thanksgiving meals to needy community members.

P.S. 195: On career day, the Parents Association invited Former Astronaut Dr Don Thomas as a
special guest. He spoke to the entire school about being in space (eating, sleeping and the best
part, using the bathroom). He also left a Mars Rock that each child got to touch. It was amazing.
P.S. 152: November was a busy month at PS 152. We

partnered with PS 315, our CBO’s 21st Century and
FDC, to host our 1st Annual Muffins with Mom event on
Friday, November 16th. Moms and caregivers, came
out to have muffins with their children. We had a
gifted singer serenade everyone. Some of the moms
even belted out a tune! We continued our Breast Cancer Awareness, by having the Mobile
Mammogram bus come to our school to give free Mammograms to women in the community
who were over 40 years old. The state of art Mobile Mammogram bus came to us courtesy of the
Italian American Cancer Society. Health was on our mind this month. On Saturday, November
17th, we hosted a Community Health Fair. Vendors from Downstate, the Department of Health,
NYC Well, just to name a few, came to give information to our community members. A Pharmacist
from Rite Aid was on hand to give out free flu shots! We couldn’t let the Fall season go by without
having a Fall Harvest Festival. Our students were treated to day of fun and games. Every student
also received a free apple/pumpkin courtesy of our Parent Association. We ended the month with
a Multicultural Day Celebration. Our talented students showed off their dancing skills, participated
in a country specific fashion show and took a “tour” around the world as they learned about the
different cultures.

I.S. 278: The New York City Department of Sanitation came to Marine Park Junior High school in
order to kick off a “No Litter Week” beginning November 25th to December 1st. Presenters from
the city’s Department of Sanitation came to speak to the students about the negatives of littering
and to discuss different ways they can help clean up their community. Students will be involved by
cleaning up their neighborhood in order to make the streets more presentable. Students are
extremely eager to participate and will be receiving community service for their participation.
I.S. 240: As an introduction to project-based learning, 6th grade students worked individually and in
groups to develop a multidisciplinary portrait of themselves and the class of 2021. Proactively, this will
create instant opportunities for students to get to know one another, and to identify common
characteristics of their classmates while demonstrating their uniqueness. Students and teachers both
benefited through positive team building to set the standard for their time in I.S. 240. “This Is Us”
challenged students to answer: How will we meet the challenges of middle school? What impressions
do we want to show the world about ourselves?” Parents were invited into their child’s classroom for
the morning. Here, they engaged in a parent gallery walk, accompanied with presentations, where
they were surrounded by student work across all subjects. Welcome to the HUDDE Family 6th Class of
2021! 7th and 8th grade students at I.S. 240 visited the NY Aquarium for Con Ed sponsored STEM Day
Out. Students were able to see an animal up-close and put their observation skills to the test!

P.S. 222: Our fifth-grade students competed in our annual Spelling Bee. We were fascinated by the
spelling skills of these intelligent students. Our three finalists will compete in the citywide
competition in a few weeks. Thank you to Ms. Snow and Ms. Lapidus for coordinating this event.
P.S. 222 students are computer programmers. Our STEM Teacher, Ms. Martin worked with Ms.
Tartaglione and Class 424 to program their computers for The Red Ball Challenge. The students
had to work collaboratively to complete the project successfully using laptops and Google Slides.
They created an animation that created the illusion that the red ball was bouncing from one
laptop screen to another. Class 2-313 joined in to observe and celebrate with their fourth and fifth
grade friends. We are so proud of our amazing students!
P.S. 361: P.S. 361 held their Thanksgiving Feast. Public School 361 in partnership with Pink Lily
Organization, Foster Park, and 4RealRADIO came together in an effort to give back and show
thanks to the 361 families and the community that surrounds us. Public School 361 in partnership with Pink Lily
Organization, Foster Park, and 4RealRADIO came together in an effort to give back and show thanks to the 361 families and the community that surrounds us.

P.S. 52: On Monday, November 19th, P.S. 52 held its 12th Annual Diabetes Walk to raise awareness
about diabetes. Organized by our Physical Education teachers, Mrs. Novella and Mr. Santos, our
families helped to raise $2,500! This year, P.S. 52K Sheepshead Bay began what will be a two-year
residency with the Ensemble Connect School Partnership program. Ensemble Connect is a
collaborative program between Carnegie Hall, the Juilliard School, the Weill Music Institute, and the
New York City Department of Education, in which the finest young classical musicians from around
the world are brought together and partnered with NYC DOE schools. Through these residencies,
Ensemble Connect fellows hone their skills not only as professional musicians, but as teachers and
leaders through their time spent working with students and on various other community
engagement projects. For the past several weeks, cellist and graduate of the Juilliard School, Ari
Evan, has been working with cello students and General Music classes at P.S. 52, providing the
students with additional learning opportunities to help bring our Music Program to the next level. On
Tuesday, November 13th, Ari visited P.S. 52 with other Ensemble Connect fellows to present an
exciting and educational performance for the students. Together, students danced, conducted,
and explored various rhythmic ostinatos in music through a performance that proved to be highly
engaging and interactive for all involved. We look forward to seeing the positive impact that the
Ensemble Connect School Partnership has on our students and school community over the next two
years.
P.S. 255: "The faculty and staff of P.S.255 are 'Thankful for P.S. 255'. We showed our school pride by
wearing special shirts to express our gratitude and thanks for such an amazing school!"

M.S. 890: This school year, all MS 890 teachers and instructional staff are reading the book
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor
Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students by Zaretta Hammond. Each month, teachers
read a chapter and discuss the strategies in the book that will be implemented in the classroom.
Thank you to Ms. Czirr and Mr. Sixta for planning and delivering this professional workshop! On
November 9th, students and staff wore red, white and blue to show support for our veterans of
war. Students were visited by two marines, one who served in Iraq and the other who served in
Vietnam. The veterans shared stories from the front lines and of the sacrifices they and their
fellow soldiers made for our country. Students walked away with a greater appreciation and
admiration for members of our armed forces. Thank you to Ms. Turner for organizing the event.
I.S. 78: Held their Third Annual Costume Day

District Leadership Team: The District Leadership Team (DLT) continually edits the 2018-19 District
Comprehensive Education Plan (DCEP). This month they used a Framework for Great Schools
Elements activity to update needs assessments, goals and action plans. For more information on
District Leadership Teams, visit our website.
P.S./I.S 109: Congratulations to Zenzile Dabreo, Kindergarten teacher at PS/IS 109, for winning the
2018 #SanfordTeacherAward. She is being recognized for exemplifying what it means to be a truly
inspiring teacher! The Sanford Teacher Award is based on criteria of inspiring teaching, and all
finalists qualify for being named the nation’s top inspirational teacher in 2019; The awards,
supported by philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, reflect the mission of Sanford Harmony and Sanford
Inspire. Ms. "Zen" was selected by a committee of educators through an application process that
included nominations and information provided by her to assess how closely they represent
characteristics of inspiring teaching, which included: Enthusiasm for teaching; empathy and
warmth towards all students; fostering positive relationships with all students; creating a positive
learning environment; and recognizing student strengths.

P.S. 312: Sponsored by the Daily News, 3 of our top spellers will attend a District-Wide Spelling Bee
in January. If they advance, they’ll move on to the City-Wide Spelling Bee. Good Luck to all the
students! Representing P.S. 312 at the District-Wide Spelling Bee are: 1st Place Winner - Jahmai J.
(class 5-351, Runner-Up - Djuly S. (class 5-350, Runner-Up - Alessandra T. (class 5-352). Through
Project Based Learning, the Kindergarten students interviewed and learned about the people that
help to make P.S. 312 run smoothly every day. They took what they learned and created a
wonderful presentation. Great job kids (and their terrific teachers too!)
P.S. 193: During the Thanksgiving week, the P.S. 193 hallways were filled with the smell of good
food, the joyful sounds of laughter and comradery between classmates, staff and families, as we
shared meals from around the world. Over the course of 3 days, every class/grade participated in
multicultural celebrations by bringing in foods from around the world and sharing stories about
their culture. The students, staff and families that attended had a wonderful time. Also, our
November School Spirit day was “Flag Day.” The students came in ready to represent their
countries with their flags and some even dressed in their cultural attire.

Tuesday, December 18
9:00am PS 197
Kindergarten Open House
2:30pm PS 217
Kindergarten Open House
3:15pm PS 277 SLT
Meeting
4:30pm MS 890 SLT
Meeting
5:00pm PS/IS 206 SLT
Meeting
7:15am PS 195 SLT
Meeting
12:00pm FACE PA/PTA
ACADEMY Live Webinar
Lunch & Learn
2:40pm PS 255 SLT
Meeting
3:30pm PS/IS 109 SLT
Meeting
5:30pm IS 381 SLT
Meeting
Monday, December 24-
January 1 Schools Closed
School Resumes on January

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Phone: 718-968-6115 3:00pm PS 312 SLT Meeting

-Julia Bove, Superintendent

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Gifted & Talented Admissions

Middle School Admissions

High School Admissions

Multilingual Learners/English Language Learners

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Community Education Council: Beginning in January, a campaign announcement and press

District 22 School News & Community Events

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