Announcements

• Principal's weekly Letter

  Principal's weekly letter 9/25/26

  🏫💙 IS 230 Family Newsletter 💙🏫

  📅 September 25, 2026

  Dear IS 230 Families,

  I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well! 🍂🍁

  A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us for our Back-to-School Night! 🤝✨ It was wonderful to see so many of you and strengthen the partnership between home and school. If you were unable to attend, please remember that our teachers and staff are always available to support you. You can reach your child's teachers by email or by calling the school directly. ☎️📧

  Beginning the week of September 28, students will participate in Grade Expectation Assemblies led by our administration team, deans, and guidance counselors. 🎓💡 Following the assemblies, students will bring home a grade-level expectations contract for families to review and sign together. 📝🏠

  📚 Baseline Assessments Begin

  Starting the week of September 22, students will participate in our baseline assessments:

  📖 I-Ready ELA
   ➗ I-Ready Math
   🔬 Amplify Science

  These assessments help us understand each student's strengths and areas for growth so that teachers can provide targeted instruction throughout the school year. 🌱📈

  ✅ Assessments will take place during students' regular class periods.

  📅 Assessment Schedule

  📖 ELA: September 22-25
   ➗ Math: September 28-October 2
   📚 ROAR Reading Assessment: October 5-8
   🔬 Science: October 13-16

  🏠 How Families Can Help

  You can help your child succeed by:

  ✅ Encouraging them to do their best
   ✅ Ensuring they get a good night's sleep 😴
   ✅ Making sure they arrive at school on time ⏰
   ✅ Supporting completion of I-Ready and Amplify practice activities at home 📚

  Small, consistent efforts make a big difference! 💙

  📊 Understanding Your Child's I-Ready Results

  After testing is completed, you will receive:

  📄 I-Ready Growth Report
   📄 I-Ready Family Diagnostic Report

  These reports will help you better understand your child's academic progress and learning goals.

  🌎 Translation support is available in:

  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Chinese
  • Spanish

  We encourage families to review the reports together, celebrate accomplishments, and discuss goals for the year ahead. 🎯✨

  📚 Spotlight on Reading with ROAR!

  This year, students will participate in ROAR (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading), a quick, game-like reading assessment developed by researchers at Stanford University. 🎮📖

  What Families Should Know:

  ✅ Takes approximately 15-20 minutes

  ✅ Fun, engaging format for students

  ✅ Measures foundational reading skills

  ✅ Helps teachers provide individualized support

  Our goal is simple:

  🌟 Every student becomes a confident, joyful reader! 🌟

  If you have questions about your child's reading development, please reach out to your child's ELA teacher. 💙

  🚌 MetroCards & Student ID Cards

  🎫 OMNY MetroCards were distributed to students last week.

  🪪 Student ID cards will be distributed during Homeroom on Monday, September 28.

  Beginning September 29, students will use the CASSA machines each morning to swipe into the building.

  ✅ Please remind your child to bring their ID card with them every day.

  🍽️ Family Income Inquiry Form

  Although all NYC Public School students receive free breakfast and lunch, the Family Income Inquiry Form remains extremely important.

  Completing this form helps our school receive valuable federal funding that supports programs such as:

  💙 DREAM Program
   🎓 High School Admissions Support
   📚 Academic Services & Student Resources

  📅 Deadline: September 25, 2026

  🌐 Complete online at: www.myschoolapps.com

  Thank you for helping us secure additional resources for our students! 🙏💙

  👕 Uniform Reminder

  We understand that some students are still waiting to receive their official IS 230 uniforms.

  Until uniforms arrive, students may wear:

  🔵 Royal Blue Polo Shirt
   ⚫ Black Pants

  Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 💙

  🎨 New York Edge After-School Program

  🎉 The New York Edge After-School Program began on September 14!

  Families of accepted students have already been contacted by Program Director Barbara Kilroy.

  Additional students may be enrolled as staffing continues to expand.

  We look forward to providing our students with exciting enrichment opportunities after school! 🌟

  👪 Join Us for Our First PTA Meeting!

  📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
   🕠 5:30 PM
   📍 IS 230 Main Auditorium

  Come meet other families and learn about important school initiatives for the year ahead!

  Topics include:

  📢 School Updates
   🎯 Academic Goals
   🤝 Family Engagement Opportunities
   💙 Strengthening Home-School Partnerships

  Your voice matters, and we hope to see you there! 🎉

  🚨 Safety First at IS 230

  This week, we successfully completed two fire drills. 🔥

  These practice drills help students and staff learn how to respond safely and calmly during emergencies.

  🛡️ The safety and well-being of our students remain our highest priority.

  Thank you for reinforcing the importance of safety procedures with your children at home.

  📅 Upcoming Important Dates

  ➗ September 28-October 2: Math Baseline Assessment

  👪 September 30: PTA Meeting (5:30 PM)

  📚 October 5-8: ROAR Reading Assessment

  🔬 October 13-16: Science Baseline Assessment

  🌐 Stay Connected!

  Stay informed about everything happening at IS 230!

  💻 Visit our website: www.is230.org

  📲 Follow us on social media

  🔔 Sign up for eChalk notifications to receive important updates and reminders

  Together, we can ensure every family stays connected, informed, and engaged. 💙

  💙 A Message from the Principal

  At IS 230, we believe that every child can learn, lead, and succeed. Through strong partnerships between home and school, we can create a community where every student feels safe, valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential. 🌟

  Thank you for your continued support, trust, and commitment to our school community. We are excited for a year filled with learning, growth, leadership, friendship, and achievement. 📚✨

  I wish you and your family a wonderful, relaxing weekend! 🌈😊

  Warm regards,

  💙 Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana

  Principal, IS 230 🏫 Inspiring Leaders. Empowering Learners. Building Futures. ✨

   

  I.S. 230

• New York Edge School Afterschool Program

   

  Dear IS230 School Community,

  We are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with New York Edge, our Community-Based Organization, which will bring a wide variety of engaging after-school activities to our students!

  This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to explore new interests, build friendships, and participate in enriching programs right here at IS230.
  If you would like to enroll your child in the after-school program, please follow the registration steps outlined on the attached flyer. For your convenience, the flyer is available in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
  Please note that space is limited, so we encourage families to register as soon as possible to secure a spot.

  We look forward to seeing our students learn, grow, and have fun through this exciting new program!

  Estimada comunidad escolar de IS230:

  Nos complace anunciar una nueva y emocionante colaboración con New York Edge, nuestra organización comunitaria asociada, la cual ofrecerá una amplia variedad de actividades extraescolares atractivas para nuestros estudiantes.

  Esta es una oportunidad maravillosa para que su hijo explore nuevos intereses, haga amigos y participe en programas enriquecedores aquí mismo en IS230.
  Si desea inscribir a su hijo en el programa extraescolar, por favor siga los pasos de inscripción que se detallan en el folleto adjunto.
  Para su comodidad, el folleto está disponible en inglés, español y bengalí.

  Tenga en cuenta que las plazas son limitadas, por lo que animamos a las familias a inscribirse lo antes posible para asegurar un lugar.

  ¡Esperamos ver a nuestros estudiantes aprender, crecer y divertirse gracias a este nuevo y emocionante programa!

  Principal: Mr. Satya

  I.S. 230

• School Uniform Online Order for year 2026-2027

  DEAR PARENTS 

  The school’s webstore address is  https://stores.smoothusa.com/is230q/shop/home

  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 8 - 8/02	Late August
  Ordering Window #2:	8/03- 8/23	9/20
  Ordering Window #3:	8/24-9/20	10/18
  Ordering Window #4:	10/11-11/1	11/29

  Once the First ordering window closes at midnight, August 2nd, 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  https://stores.smoothusa.com/is230q/shop/home

  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:                                  6/8 - 8/02                                                                                Finales de Agosto

  Ventana 2:                                 8/03 - 8/23                                                                              9/20

  Ventana 3:                               8/24 - 9/20                                                                               10/18

  Ventana 4:                                10/11-11/1                                                                              11/29

  Una vez que se cierre el primer período de pedidos a la medianoche del 2 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

  I.S. 230

• Parent Teacher Conference PTZ Wizard

  Parents Sign in page for PTC Wizard: https://app.ptcwizard.com/ptc1707262753/login

  Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

  Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled on Thursday May 14th from 5pm - 8pm.
  Sign up for appointments with your child's teachers is open until Thursday, May 14th at 12pm.   
  We will be using PTC Wizard to register for appointments. Please use the same account you already created for conference sign up.
  If you didn't create an account this school year, please follow the steps below.
     

   Step 1 - Sign into PTC Wizard

  Please go to the PTC Wizard page for our school.
  Sign in with the account you created during the last conferences or create an account using your email. 
  Do not use your child's email address. 

  TIP - Click in the top flag icon to change the language from English to Spanish.

   Step 2 -Sign into PTC Wizard to set up appointments

  We are using PTC Wizard to register for Parent Teacher Conferences and ZOOM for the meetings.
  CLICK ON TEACHERS and choose your child's teachers that you want to meet with and choose a time slot for each one.
  If your child has two teachers for a subject, please sign up with only one of the teachers so every family can have a chance to sign up. 

  Sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences by logging into PTC Wizard and choosing your child's teachers and clicking the available appointment slot you want.
  Please choose only 1 appointment slot for each subject teacher.  Appointments are limited to 5 minutes. 

  You can choose other staff members also, such as the guidance counselors, to make an appointment. 

   Step 3 - You will be able to view ALL appointments in PTC Wizard

  Once you choose a time slot, the appointments will be listed in your agenda on PTC Wizard,
  along with the Zoom links.  Conferences will be conducted using ZOOM. 

  Please make all your appointments by Thursday, May 14th at 12pm.
  After that time, you will NOT be able to make any additional appointments. 
  
  

   Step 4 - Log into PTC Wizard

  Log into PTC Wizard on the day of conferences -  May 14th - to view your schedule and access each ZOOM link for each appointment.
  Please log in a minute before each meeting and you will be in a waiting room until your appointment time.
  The passcode for ALL meetings is 230230. 
  
  

   Parent Teacher Conference Support

  If you are having any difficulties before or during the conferences, please email Mr. Akash for help at ADey9@schools.nyc.gov
  
  

   Marking Period 3 Ends June 26th 2026

  Marking Period 3 grades can be found in the NYC Schools Account.
  If you haven't created an account yet, contact Mr. Salazar for a creation code. You can email him at ESalazar2@schools.nyc.gov 

  The end of Marking period 3 is June 26th. Report Cards will be available in the NYC Schools Account on June 26th, 2026.

   

  I.S. 230

• New York City School Parent Survey

  RE:  

  Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

  The 2026 NYC School Survey will be send with your child Monday, February 23rd.
  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 2026 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:  

  Estimados Padres/Tutores:

  La Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York 2026 sera enviada con su hijo/a el dia Lunes, Febrero 23rd.
  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 2026.
  Otros incentivos para toda la escuela se compartirán en nuestro sitio web escolar.

  Le agradecemos su continuo apoyo. 

  Respetuosamente

  Ajit Satyanarayana

  Principal

  I.S. 230

• Family Outreach: Know Your Rights & Resource Distribution

  We recognize that many in our community are experiencing fear and uncertainty related to possible deportation concerns.
  We want our families to know that we see you, we care, and we are committed to providing support and clear information during this time. 

  Below are some resources that can be helpful to you:

  A.) NYCPS Know Your Rights Flyer — Available in multiple languages on our family-facing site: Project Open Arms
  The second page includes guidance around family planning.

  B.) Resources for Immigrant Parents and Caregivers (from MOIA) — A valuable resource for families that also discusses family planning.

  C.) NYLAG Standby Guardianship Training — Flyers for NYLAG’s training sessions can be found here.

   

  Reconocemos que muchas personas en nuestra comunidad están experimentando miedo e incertidumbre debido a la posibilidad de deportación.
  Queremos que nuestras familias sepan que las vemos, nos importan y estamos comprometidos a brindarles apoyo e información clara durante este tiempo.

  A continuación, encontrará algunos recursos que pueden serles útiles:

  A) NYCPS Know Your Rights Flyer "Conozca sus derechos" de NYCPS: Disponible en varios idiomas en nuestro sitio web para familias: Project Open Arms
  La segunda página incluye orientación sobre planificación familiar.

  B) Resources for Immigrant Parents and Caregivers  para padres y cuidadores inmigrantes (de MOIA): Un recurso valioso para las familias que también aborda la planificación familiar.

  C) Capacitación sobre tutela de emergencia de NYLAG: Los folletos informativos sobre las sesiones de capacitación de NYLAG se pueden encontrar aquí.here.

   

  I.S. 230

• Parent School Handbook 2025-2026

  Parent School Handbook 2025-2026

  Intermediate School 230
  School for Civics in the Community

  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

  I.S. 230

• Supply List 2025-2026

  Supply List 2025-2026

  August 2025

  Suggested General Supply List

  4 Marble Composition Notebooks
  Loose-Leaf Filler Paper
  2 - 3 Highlighters
  Pencils
  Pens (Black or Blue please)
  Eraser
  Pencil Case (optional)
  3 - 4 Packages of Post-It Notes
  4 Pocket Folders
  USB Flash Drive
  Wired Headphones

  Subject teachers will provide information about any additional and necessary classroom
  supplies in September.

  I.S. 230

• NYC Kids Rise -

  Free NYC Scholarship Accounts with money for college and career training!
  
  Every kindergarten, first grade, and second grade student enrolled in NYC public schools,
  including participating charter schools, can participate in the NYC Kids RISE Save for College
  Program!* Family income and immigration status do not affect eligibility. Eligible students are
  automatically enrolled unless their parents or guardians choose not to participate.
  
  Students receive a free NYC Scholarship Account with an initial $100. There are opportunities
  to get more money for your child’s account over time.** Organizations, businesses, and neighbors
  can contribute money to groups of students’ NYC Scholarship Accounts through Community
  Scholarships.
  
  Money in this account can be used to pay for a variety of college and career training expenses
  such as tuition, fees, and textbooks. For your child’s NYC Scholarship Account:
  
  • You do not need to deposit money
  • You do not need to provide a Social Security Number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer
  Identification Number (ITIN), bank account, or credit card information
  
  Learn more:
  
  • Talk to your child’s school
  • Call the NYC Kids RISE hotline at 833-543-7473 for information in your language
  • Email info@nyckidsrise.org
  • Visit nyckidsrise.org
  
  *Every kindergarten through fifth-grade student in the 39 pilot schools in geographic District 30 can participate.
  **Parents and guardians of kindergartners, and other eligible students who are new to the Save for College Program
  this school year, will be able to activate and view their child’s NYC Scholarship Account starting in January

   

  • Bengali_Citywide-Flyer-SY23-24.pdf
  • Bengali_Short-FAQ_June-2023.pdf
  • English_Citywide-Flyer-SY23-24.pdf
  • English_Short-FAQ_June-2023.pdf
  • Spanish_Citywide-Flyer-SY23-24.pdf
  • Spanish_Short-FAQ_June-2023.pdf

  I.S. 230

• 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). 

   

  I.S. 230