Principal's Weekly Letters 3/7/25
Principal's weekly letter 3/7/25
March 7, 2025
Dear Families,
I hope all is well. On Friday, March 7th AFTER 3pm, parents will be able to sign up for our Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be using PTC Wizard to sign up for appointments and ZOOM to conduct the meetings. For more information visit the Parent Teacher Conference Page on the school website (www.is230.org) under Parent support. Here is the link: https://www.is230.org/parent_teacher_conference
Our Virtual Parent Teacher Conference will be on March 13th. Conferences will take place from 12:20 p.m. until 2:20 p.m. and from 5:00pm to 8:00 p.m. Meet virtually with your child's teachers to go over their progress for Marking Period 2. On March 13th, our school day will be periods Homeroom, 1,2,3 and 8, students will be dismissed at 11:20 a.m. The end of Marking Period 2 is March 13th and report cards will be available on Mar. 13th in the NYC Schools Account (schoolsaccount.nyc). All after school programs will be canceled on this day.
The 2025 NYC School Survey is officially open. Every year Students, Parent and Teachers fill out the survey. The survey provides valuable information on what we are doing well at IS230 and what we can do to improve. You can fill out a paper version of the survey or you can do it online. Last year we had 44% of parents complete the 2023-24 survey. Our hope is to improve that number this year. For more information please see the letter that was sent home and emailed to all families on March 3rd.
8th grade families starting On March 11th the Department of Education will be holding High School Offers information session virtual workshops. The workshops will focus on how high school offers were made, how the waitlist works, and next steps. A question and answer session will follow the presentations. Please click on the link linked here or visit the following website for more information.
On March 11th we are hosting a Financial Education Workshop for families which will be conducted byAmerica’s Pride. The workshop will focus on building a strong financial foundation for the future.
We kicked off our March Madness Attendance Initiative. Research shows that students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. Every day that a student arrives at school on time will receive a raffle ticket to be eligible to win a prize each week. The weekly prizes range from Dunkin Donut Gift Cards to Family Four Pack of Movie Tickets. The grand prize on each grade level is a $100 Amazon gift card. To be eligible for the grand prize students must be on time 100% and have zero absences for the Month of March.
The application for NYC Public Schools Spring Break STEM Camp/Program K- 8 is now open. Please share with as many students/families as possible. It's free and there are some really unique places that the kids have an opportunity to learn from.
https://spep.libguides.com/STEMprograms/homesprng
On March 12th our guidance counselors will be holding a workshop to learn more about summer rising and help interested families to sign up. Summer Rising New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is looking forward to partnering with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) once again for Summer Rising 2025. Summer Rising connects elementary and middle school students to fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Summer Rising is free, and open to any NYC student currently in kindergarten through grade 8.
Grades 6–8: • The program will run from July 2 to August 8, 2025, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Students will be provided with free breakfast and lunch. Programming will include academics led by NYCPS staL and enrichment activities held by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
Summer Rising MySchools Application The application will open on March 4, and close March 28, 2025. As in 2024, families can apply for Summer Rising online using MySchools, our online directory and application system. To apply, log in to MySchools.nyc (if you already have a MySchools account you do not need to create a new one). Your MySchools account, used for admissions, is diLerent from the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) that you may use to access your child’s health forms and update emergency contact information.
IS230 Basketball Update
Our girls team played IS141 in the first round of the playoffs. Our girls played hard on both sides of the ball and came away with a victory of a final score of 37-29 . Our girls team has a record of 9-2 and have qualified for the 2nd round of the playoffs. Only parents of the team members are allowed to watch the game based on league rules.
A PTA donation letter was sent home with the students. We are currently asking for your help in donating time and/or money. There is no monetary amount and parents are free to donate whatever they are able to do so. You can bring your donations to the main office located in the main/annex building and place them in the PTA donation box or you can make a deposit.
You can donate in 2 ways:
- Hand deliver a donation to the main office of both buildings, with the envelope addressed to the PTA.
- Or you can mail in a donation to the school @ IS 230Q, Attn: PTA, 73-10 34th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
If submitting a check donation, please make it payable to: Magnet School for Civics in the Community. Thank you for your time, dedication and investment to I.S. 230Q.
Emergency Preparedness
No drills were completed this week.
Teen Mental Health
NYC Teenspace, an innovative online therapy platform tailored to provide accessible and confidential mental health support for NYC teenagers aged 13-17. This program is funded by the NYC Health Department, powered by Talkspace. NYC Teenspace offers a safe space for teens to connect with licensed therapists through convenient digital channels such as messaging, video sessions, and live chats. The platform aims to empower adolescents, providing them with a platform to discuss their concerns, navigate challenges, and strengthen their mental wellness. To learn more about the program please read the parent we sent home on November 6, 2024, our website and or www.talkspace.com/nyc
March CRSE Corner
This month our CR-SE focus is Women’s History Month. This month-long celebration is to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in history. Please visit the website below for more information and for resources to use in the classroom. Look out for the celebration during the student lunch periods on March 27th in the Main and March 28th in the Annex.
https://www.womenshistorymonth.gov/
Restorative Practices
One of our newest and biggest initiatives this year is rolling out Homeroom. Homeroom will take place from 8:00 to 8:20 a.m. every morning. Homeroom is mandatory and part of your child’s school day. The purpose of Homeroom is to provide a space for our staff and students to take attendance, conduct announcements and most importantly an opportunity to connect with their peers in a meaningful way before starting the day. We are utilizing the MorningSide Cultural Affirming Wheel as our framework. To learn more about Restorative Practices and Morningside, please visit the link below.
https://www.morningsidecenter.org/
Important Upcoming Dates
March 11 , 2025- In person Family Financial Education Workshop @ 6:00 p.m (English) and 7:00 p.m (Spanish)
March 12, 2025- Summer Rising In Person Presentation and Sign Up Workshop @ 5:30 p.m
March 13, 2025- Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 12:20-2:20 and 5:00-8:00 p.m
March 14, 2025- P.I Day
We look forward to improving communication and relationships here at IS230.
Please visit our website www.is230.org and our Social Media Handles to get more information and sign up for E-Chalk Notification.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana
