Announcements

• Principal's weekly Letter 10/3/25

  Principal's Weekly letter 10/3/25

  IS230 Family Newsletter
   📅 October 3, 2025

  Dear IS230 Families,

  We hope this newsletter finds you and your loved ones well!

  🌟 Exciting News: IS230 Becomes a Leader in Me School!

  We are thrilled to announce that IS230, in collaboration with District 30, is now officially a Leader in Me school! Built on Franklin Covey’s The Leader in Me program, this initiative focuses on developing the whole child through academics, the arts, technology, and interpersonal skills. Using the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, students will become leaders of their own learning by taking ownership of both academic goals and personal growth.

  This is a 3-year journey, and we’ll be sharing more in the coming weeks. Parents will also be invited to participate in a survey to help shape the program's implementation. Stay tuned!

  📌 Reminders for Families

  • Signed Grade-Level Contracts: Due today, October 3rd. Please submit ASAP if you haven’t already.
    
    
  • Emergency Contact Cards: If not yet submitted, please send them in with your child as soon as possible.
    
    

  🎓 High School Application Process (8th Grade Families)

  The NYC High School Application opens October 7th. We understand this is both an exciting and overwhelming time, and we are here to help!

  ✅ What You Need to Know:

  • Applications must be submitted online through your NYC MySchools account by parents/guardians.
    
    
  • We’ll be offering workshops and one-on-one support with Mr. Gellard, our 8th Grade Guidance Counselor.
    
    

  🗓 High School Application Workshops (Main Auditorium):

  • October 14 – English Session | 5:00–7:00 PM
    
    
  • October 16 – Spanish Session | 5:00–7:00 PM
    
    

  🔗 Learn more here

  🧠 Baseline Assessments: I-Ready & Amplify

  Baseline testing began the week of September 30th. These assessments help us understand student performance in ELA, Math, and Science, guiding future instruction.

  🗓 Testing Schedule:

  • ELA: 30 – Oct. 3
    
    
  • Math: 6 – Oct. 10
    
    
  • Science: 13 – Oct. 17
    
    

  ✅ After testing, families will receive:

  • I-Ready Growth Report
    
    
  • I-Ready Growth Diagnostic for Families
    (Includes a QR code for translations in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Spanish.)
    
    

  Please encourage your child to complete assigned I-Ready and IXL homework for continued progress!

  📝 SHSAT Digital Readiness Trial (8th Grade Only)

  We’re conducting a SHSAT simulation on October 15th (Periods 1–3). This digital trial helps prepare students for the Specialized High School Admissions Test, now transitioning from paper to computer-based.

  🔗 More about SHSAT

  🥗 Family Income Inquiry Form – Still Needed!

  Although lunch is free, completing the Family Income Inquiry Form (formerly Lunch Form) ensures our school receives Title I funding for essential programs.

  📲 Fill it out online: www.myschoolapps.com

  🛑 Emergency Preparedness

  We have successfully completed all scheduled fire and lockdown drills for the fall semester. Safety is always a top priority at IS230!

  💬 CRSE & Restorative Practices Corner

  🛡️ Drug Prevention Awareness Month – October

  We are proud to support Red Ribbon Week from October 23–31, promoting a drug-free lifestyle.

  📅 “Wear Red” Days:

  • Annex: Wednesday, October 29
    
    
  • Main Building: Thursday, October 30
    
    

  📣 Students will participate in the Red Ribbon Pledge to raise awareness and show commitment to healthy choices.

  💡 Learn more about our Restorative Practices work with the Morningside Center:
   🔗 Morningside Center Website

  📅 Important Upcoming Dates

  Date	Event
  October 7	High School Application Opens
  October 8	MP1 Progress Reports Available on NYCSA
  October 10	SLT Meeting at 7:20 AM
  October 12	SHSAT Workshop (English/Spanish) 1:00–3:00 PM
  October 13	School Closed – Indigenous Peoples Day & Italian Heritage Day
  October 14	HS Application Workshop (English) 5:00–7:00 PM
  October 15	SHSAT Digital Trial (8th Grade Only)
  October 16	HS Application Workshop (Spanish) 5:00–7:00 PM
  October 23–31	Red Ribbon Week

  🌐 Stay Connected

  For updates, events, and announcements, visit our website:
   🔗 www.is230.org

  💬 Don’t forget to sign up for E-Chalk notifications to stay in the loop!

  Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we’re building a strong, positive, and inclusive school community for every child.

  Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

  Warm regards,
   Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana
   Principal, IS230

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• NYC Public Schools Special Education: A Parent’s Guide

  NYC Public Schools Special Education: A Parent's Guide

  Special Education Home Resources

  Helping Students Stay Focused and Manage Big Emotions

  Monday, November 17, 2025

  7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

   

  What we will talk about: 

  • Learn how to recognize signs of attention and emotional regulation challenges in students and discover practical strategies for families and educators to create supportive environments that foster focus, self-regulation, and collaboration.

  Zoom link to register(Open external link)

  Hosted by: The Special Education Office

  To be the first to know about upcoming online events, complete this short form to join our contact list(Open external link). 

   

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• School Staff Handbook 2025-2026

  Staff Handbook 2025-2026

  Intermediate School 230
  School for Civics in the Community

  STAFF HANDBOOK 2025 – 2026

  73-10 34th Avenue
  Jackson Heights, NY 11372
  Phone: (718) 335-7648
  Fax: (718) 335-7513

  https://www.is230.org/

  Ajith Satyanarayana, Principal
  Paraskevi Karangunis, Assistant Principal
  Cristal Tejada, Assistant Principal
  Donna Vitale, Assistant Principal
  Michael Quigley, Assistant Principal

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• School Calendars 2024-2025

  September Calendar 2024

  October Calendar 2024

  November Calendar 2024

  December Calendar 2024

  January 2025

  February 2025

  March 2025

  April 2025

  May 2025

  June 2025

  September 2025

  October 2025

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• Respect For All

  Frequently Asked Questions
  
  Student-to-Student Discrimination,
  Sexual and Other Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

  Preguntas frecuentes
  Discriminación, acoso sexual y de otro tipo,
  intimidación y bullying entre estudiantes

  বহুল জি�জ্ঞাাসিত প্রশ্নাাবলীী
  শি�ক্ষাার্থীী-দ্বাারাা-শি�ক্ষাার্থীীর প্রতি� বৈ�ষম্যয, যৌ�ৌন এবংং অন্যয হয়রাানি,
  ভীীতি�প্রদর্শশন, মাাস্তাানি বাা বুুলিং�ং করাা
  
   How can I report bullying and/or sexual harassment?
  
  If your child is being bullied, it is important to tell your school right away so they can take the
  right steps to make sure that the behavior stops and your child gets support.
  Students and families can report bullying and harassment concerns by:
  • Submitting a complaint in any language online at schools.nyc.gov/Safety or via your NYC Schools
  Account (NYCSA) at schoolsaccount.nyc
  • Calling the NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) helpline, Monday through Friday, 8AM–6PM at 718-935-2288
  • Emailing the Office of Safety and Youth Development (OSYD) at RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov
  • Telling a school staff member or contacting the school’s Respect for All liaison
  • For sexual or gender-based harassment issues, contact our Title IX coordinator at 718-935-4987 or
  Title_IX_Inquiries@schools.nyc.gov
  After reporting, parents/guardians may ask the school administration for the incident number,
  also known as the Online Occurrence Reporting System (OORS) number.
  Parents/guardians must be notified no later than two school days following receipt of a report.

  ¿Cómo puedo denunciar casos de bullying o acoso sexual?
  
  Si su hijo es víctima de acoso, es importante que le informe a la escuela de inmediato,
  de manera que el personal pueda adoptar las medidas adecuadas para detener dicha
  conducta y para que su hijo reciba el apoyo necesario.
  Los estudiantes y las familias pueden denunciar los casos de bullying y acoso de la
  siguiente manera:
  • Presentando una queja por internet en cualquier idioma en schools.nyc.gov/Safety o a través de
  su cuenta NYC Schools (NYC Schools Account, NYCSA) en schoolsaccount.nyc.
  • Llamando a la línea telefónica de ayuda del Sistema de Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de
  Nueva York (NYC Public Schools, NYCPS), de lunes a viernes, de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. al
  718-935-2288.
  • Enviando un mensaje a la Oficina de Seguridad y Desarrollo Juvenil (Office of Safety and Youth
  Development, OSYD) a través del correo electrónico RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov.
  • Notificando a un miembro del personal escolar o comunicándose con la persona de enlace de
  Respeto para Todos (Respect for All).
  • Si se trata de un asunto de acoso sexual o discriminación por motivos de género,
  comuníquese con nuestro coordinador del Título IX llamando al 718-935-4987 o escribiendo a
  Title_IX_Inquiries@schools.nyc.gov.
  Preguntas frecuentes: Discriminación, acoso sexual y de otro tipo, intimidación y bullying entre estudiantes 2
  Luego de denunciar el incidente, los padres o tutores podrán solicitarle al personal
  administrativo de la escuela el número de incidente, también conocido como el número
  del Sistema de Reporte de Incidentes por Internet (Online Occurrence Reporting System,
  OORS).
  Se deberá informar a los padres en un plazo máximo de dos días escolares después de
  haber recibido el informe de denuncia.

   

  আমি কীীভাাবে মাাস্তাানি� এবংং/অথবাা যৌ ৌন হয়রাানি�র বিরুদ্ধে� রিপো�োর্টটকরতে� পাারি?
  
  আপনাার সন্তাান যদি মাাস্তাানির (বুুলিং�ং) শি�কাার হয়, আপনাার স্কুুলকে সেটি তাাৎক্ষণি�কভাাবে� জাানাানোো গুরুত্বপূূর্ণণযে�ন এই
  আচরণ বন্ধ হয় এবংং আপনাার সন্তাান সহাায়তাা লাাভ করে, তাা নিশ্চি�ত করতে� তাারাা সঠি�ক পদক্ষেপ নিতে� পাারে।
  শি�ক্ষাার্থীী ও পরিবাারেরাা মাাস্তাানি (বুুলিং�ং) এবংং হয়রাানি সম্পর্কি ত উদ্বেগ উল্লে�খি�ত উপাায়ে রিপোোর্টট করতে� পাারেন:
  • অনলাাইনে যে�কোোনোো ভাাষাায় schools.nyc.gov/Safety -এ অথবাা আপনাার NYC স্কুুলস্্ অ্যাাকাাউন্টে�র (NYCSA) মাাধ্যযমে
  schoolsaccount.nyc -এ একটি অভিযো�োগ দায়ের করে।
  • NYC পাাবলি�ক স্কুুলস্্-এর (NYCPS) হেল্প লাাইনে, সোোমবাার থেকে শুক্রবাার, 8AM–6PM সময়ে, 718-935-2288 নম্বরে
  ফো�োন করে
  • অফি�স অভ সেফটি অ্যাান্ড ইয়ুুথ ডে�ভেলপমেন্ট-এ (OSYD) RespectforAll@schools.nyc.gov ঠি�কাানাায় ইমেইল করে
  • স্কুুলে�র কোোনোো কর্মীী সদস্যযকে জাানিয়ে অথবাা স্কুুলে�র রেসপেক্ট ফর অল লি�য়াাজোঁঁ-এর সাাথে যো�োগাাযো�োগ করে
  • যৌ�ৌন অথবাা লি�ঙ্গ-ভিত্তি�ক হয়রাানির ক্ষেত্রে�, আমাাদের টাাইটেল IX কোোঅর্ডি�িনেটরের সাাথে 718-935-4987 নম্বরে অথবাা
  Title_IX_Inquiries@schools.nyc.gov ঠিকানায় যো�োগাযো�োগ করে
  রিপোোর্টট করাার পর, পিতাামাাতাা/অভিভাাবকগণ স্কুুলে�র অ্যাাডমিনিস্ট্রে�শন বাা প্রশাাসনের কাাছ থেকে ইনসিডে�ন্ট (ঘটনাা) নম্বর
  চাাইতে� পাারেন, যাা অনলাাইন অকাারেন্স রিপোোর্টিংং সিস্টে�ম (OORS) নম্বর হিসেবে�ও পরিচিত।
  রিপোোর্টট পাাবাার দুই (2) স্কুু ু ল দিবসের মধ্যেে পিতাামাাতাা/অভিভাাবকদেরকে অবশ্যযই জাানাাতে� হবে�।
  2 FAQ (বহুল জি�জ্ঞাাসি�ত প্রশ্নাাবলীী): শি�ক্ষাার্থীী-দ্বাারাা-শি�ক্ষাার্থীীর প্রতি� বৈ�ষম্যয, যৌ�ৌন এবংং অন্যয হয়রাানি, ভীীতি�প্রদর্শশন, মাাস্তাানি বাা বুুলিং�ং করাা

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• School Uniform Online Order for year 2025-2026

  DEAR PARENTS 

  The school’s webstore address is www.SmoothUSA.com/is230q . 

  The store is now open for new orders.

  Below are your ordering windows: 

  Window #	Ordering Window Open/Close Date	Approx. Delivery Date
  Ordering Window #1:	June 2 - 8/10	9/02
  Ordering Window #2:	8/11- 9/01	9/29
  Ordering Window #3:	9/02-9/28	10/26

  Once the First ordering window closes at midnight, August 10th, the company will begin to source, decorate, pack and ship all the orders received in this window. 

  All products will be shipped directly to the shipping address you provide.  

  Please use an address where someone is available to accept your package; be sure to include your apartment number if applicable. 

  Please make sure you order the correct size, if you need to see a sample contact Mr. Salazar your Parent Coordinator at esalazar2@schools.nyc.gov 

  Must Order In First Window For Delivery By First Day Of School

  All orders are shipping to homes. Return and Reorders are handled by Smooth directly.

  School Uniform Flier

  Traducido por google.

  ESTIMADOS PADRES

  La dirección de la tienda web de la escuela es  www.SmoothUSA.com/is230q .   

  La tienda ya está abierta para nuevos pedidos.

  A continuación se muestran sus ventanas de pedido:

  Ventanas              Fecha de apertura/cierre de la ventana de pedidos          Aprox. Fecha de entrega

  Ventana 1:                                  6/2 - 8/10                                                                                9/2

  Ventana 2:                                 8/11 - 9/01                                                                              9/29

  Ventana 3:                               9/02 - 9/28                                                                               10/26

  Una vez que se cierre el primer período de pedidos a la medianoche del 10 de Agosto, la empresa comenzará a obtener, decorar, empaquetar y enviar todos los pedidos recibidos en este período.

  Todos los productos se enviarán directamente a la dirección de envío que usted proporcione.

  Utilice una dirección donde haya alguien disponible para aceptar su paquete; asegúrese de incluir el número de su apartamento, si corresponde.

  Asegúrese de pedir el tamaño correcto; si necesita ver una muestra, comuníquese con el Sr. Salazar, su coordinador de padres, en esalazar2@schools.nyc.gov.

  Debe realizar el pedido en la primera ventana para recibirlo antes del primer día de clases

  Todos los pedidos se envían a domicilio. Las devoluciones y los nuevos pedidos son manejados directamente por Smooth.

  Folleto de uniforme escolar

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• Do more with your money Consider a 529 Plan

  Consider a 529 Plan

  NYC Kids Rise has shared a 15-second video clip Superintendant Hidalgo

  Happy 529 Day flier - English

  Feliz 529 Dia volante en Español

  Happy 529 Day flier - Bengali

  What is a 529 Plan?
  A 529 plan is a savings account offered by state governments and
  colleges and universities to encourage saving for future education costs, including costs to attend:
  „ four-year colleges and universities
  „ two-year associate degree programs
  „ trade schools
  „ vocational schools
  „ graduate schools
  You can even use savings to pay for elementary, middle, or high school.

  
  How Does a 529 Plan Work?
  The money you contribute to a 529 plan is invested, usually in some
  kind of mutual fund that is a mix of stocks and bonds. You’ll have the
  opportunity to choose how your money is invested when you open the
  account. There are tax advantages.

  
  Depending on the stock market and the investment option you choose,
  the money in your 529 plan may increase in value over time. If it does,
  you will not have to pay federal income taxes on those earnings when
  you withdraw the money, as long as you use the money for tuition at
  a college or technical school or for other education-related expenses
  such as dormitory costs, books, and school fees. However, if you use
  the money for any other purpose, any increase in the account’s value
  will be subject to income taxes and you will pay a 10 percent penalty on
  the money you withdraw.

  
  Who Can Benefit from a 529 Plan?
  You can open a 529 plan account for yourself, your own children or
  grandchildren, or even the children of friends and other relatives. When
  the student is ready to attend school, you can withdraw the money and
  apply it to tuition and other expenses such as room and board, books,
  supplies, and fees without paying taxes on the money you withdraw. 

   

  ¿Qué es un Plan 529?
  Un plan 529 es una cuenta de ahorros ofrecida por gobiernos estatales y universidades
  para fomentar el ahorro para futuros costos educativos, incluyendo los costos de asistir a:
  universidades de cuatro años
  programas de grado asociado de dos años
  escuelas de oficios
  escuelas vocacionales
  escuelas de posgrado
  Incluso puedes usar tus ahorros para pagar la escuela primaria, secundaria o preparatoria.

  ¿Cómo funciona un Plan 529?
  El dinero que aportas a un plan 529 se invierte, generalmente, en algún tipo de fondo mutuo que combina acciones y bonos.
  Tendrás la oportunidad de elegir cómo se invierte tu dinero al abrir la cuenta. Existen ventajas fiscales.

  Dependiendo del mercado de valores y la opción de inversión que elijas, el dinero en tu plan 529 puede aumentar de valor con el tiempo.
  Si es así, no tendrá que pagar impuestos federales sobre la renta al retirar el dinero,
  siempre que lo utilice para pagar la matrícula en una universidad o escuela técnica o para otros gastos relacionados con la educación,
  como el costo de la residencia, libros y cuotas escolares. Sin embargo, si utiliza el dinero para cualquier otro propósito,
  cualquier aumento en el valor de la cuenta estará sujeto a impuestos sobre la renta y pagará una multa del 10% sobre el dinero que retire.

  ¿Quién puede beneficiarse de un plan 529?
  Puede abrir una cuenta 529 para usted, sus hijos o nietos, o incluso los hijos de amigos y familiares.
  Cuando el estudiante esté listo para asistir a la universidad, puede retirar el dinero y destinarlo a la matrícula
  y otros gastos como alojamiento y comida, libros, materiales y cuotas sin pagar impuestos sobre el dinero que retire.

   

   

   

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• New York City School Parent Survey

  RE: 2025 NYC School Survey

  Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

  The 2025 NYC School Survey was sent with your child today Monday, March 3rd. Each year, all parents, teachers, and students in grades 6-12 take the NYC School Survey.  

  2. Please make sure that you complete the survey right away and send it back to school with your child tomorrow in the sealed envelope.
  3. If you prefer to take the survey online, click here

  Families completing the survey online should go to the NYC School Survey website 

  (NYC SchoolSurvey.org), enter the letter “f” (lowercase) followed by their student’s nine-digit OSIS number, and complete the survey (example f123456789).
              Students can find the OSIS number on the report card, student ID card or their NYCSA account. www.schoolsaccount.nyc

  3. Please remember to do one of the following:
  4. 1. Print off the final THANK YOU submission page
     2. Have your child submit a digital picture our Parent coordinator at esalazar2@schools.nyc.gov
     3. Write a hand written letter verifying submission and return to the homeroom teacher

  Proof of completion of the survey (returned sealed envelope or as stated above) 6th Grade students may earn community service hours in their Social Studies/Civics class for facilitating the completion of the 2025 NYC School parent survey.
  Other school wide incentives will be shared on our school website.

  We thank you for your continued support. 

  Respectfully,

  Ajith Satyanarayana

  Principal

  RE: Encuesta escolar de la ciudad de Nueva York de 2025

  Estimados Padres/Tutores:

  La Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York 2025 fue enviada con su hijo/a hoy dia Lunes, Marzo 3. Cada año, todos los padres, maestros y estudiantes de los grados 6-12 participan en la Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York.  

  2. Por favor, asegúrese de completar la encuesta de inmediato y enviarla de vuelta a la escuela con su hijo mañana en el sobre sellado.
  3. Si prefiere realizar la encuesta en línea, haga clic aquí

  Las familias que completen la encuesta en línea deben ir al sitio web de la Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York 

  (SchoolSurvey.org de Nueva York), introduzca la letra "f" (minúsculas) seguido del número OSIS de nueve dígitos de su estudiante, y complete la encuesta (ejemplo f123456789).  Los estudiantes pueden encontrar el número de OSIS en la boleta de calificaciones, la tarjeta de identificación de estudiante o su cuenta de NYCSA. www.schoolsaccount.nyc (en inglés)

  3. Recuerde realizar una de las siguientes acciones:
  4. 1. Imprima la página final de envío de AGRADECIMIENTO
     2. Pida a su hijo/a que envíe una foto digital a nuestro coordinador de padres en esalazar2@schools.nyc.gov
     3. Escribir una carta escrita a mano verificando la entrega y devuélvala al maestro de aula

  Comprobante de finalización de la encuesta (sobre sellado devuelto o como se indicó anteriormente) Los estudiantes de 6º grado pueden
  ganar horas de servicio comunitario en su clase de Estudios Sociales/Educación Cívica para facilitar la realización de la encuesta de padres de la Escuela de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 2025.
  Otros incentivos para toda la escuela se compartirán en nuestro sitio web escolar.

  Le agradecemos su continuo apoyo. 

  Respetuosamente

  Ajit Satyanarayana

  Principal

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• Summary of Important Chancellor's Regulations for Parents

  Summary of Chancellor's Regulations A-210, A-413, A-831, A-832, Respect for all and The Discipline Code
  in English

  Resumen de la Disposicin del Canciller A-210, A-413, A-831, A832, Respeto por todos y El Codigo de disciplina
  en español

  Federal and state law requires the DOE and its schools to provide families with annual notices around the protection of student rights and privacy. 
  Please see the documents attached and links below for more information.

  - Annual PPRA Notification (nyc.gov)Opens in a new browser tab

  - Annual FERPA Notification (nyc.gov)Opens in a new browser tab

  - Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security (nyc.gov)

  Community Education Council for District 30 

   

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• Set up your child's NYCSA account

  The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal will allow you to:

  • See your students grades, test scores, attendance records, busing/transportation information, etc.
  • Take classes in Parent University
  • Access forms for your child
  • Reset your child's DOE account password
  • Access SupportHub
  • This account will remain with your child as long as they are apart of the NYC DOE School system, up until the 12th grade!

  All with one login!

  Visit www.schoolsaccount.nyc to create an account.
  You will need your child's 9-digit student ID number and a unique account creation code. 

  Contact Mr. Salazar at esalazar2@schools.nyc.gov for your code today!

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