Taller de Padres en español
5:30pm-7:30pm
Edificio principal de la escuela
at 7:20am
School Main Building Library
1pm-3pm
school main building
5pm-6pm in English
6pm-7pm en Español
School ANNEX Building
Edificio del ANNEX
Come join us and learn about the new changes happening at our school get valuable information and meet our PTA Parents.
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
5pm-6pm in English
6pm-7pm en Español
School ANNEX Building
Principal's Weekly letter 10/2/24
October 2, 2024
Dear Families,
October 15th will be the last day families can order an IS230 uniform. If you need help please contact Mr. Salazar, our parent coordinator.
Our first week of our silent reading initiative was a huge success. Both students and staff enjoyed reading in silence and having the opportunity to actually start or finish a book they have wanted to read. Every Friday for one 45 minute period students and teachers will engage in silent reading activity. We are asking students to bring a book from home or they can borrow a book from our classroom library. Research shows that silent reading improves students' understanding because it helps them concentrate on reading rather than pronunciation. This practice also allows children to read faster and improve comprehension. Silent reading also helps develop reading skills for a purpose, as the focus is on understanding the content. Below is an article noting the benefits of silent reading.
https://ascd.org/el/articles/ten-minutes-a-day-for--silent-reading
We held our final grade expectation assemblies on Monday, September 30th. During the assembly Administration, Deans, Guidance Counselors and our S.E.L team went over our Academic, Behavioral and Social expectations of IS230. We are asking both students and parents to read and sign the contract. As of October 1st all students have received their updated Student I.D cards and we have started to implement our morning arrival swiping via our CASS system. Signed contracts should be returned to your child’s Homeroom teacher by October 2nd.
8th grade families the High School Application process opened up on October 1st. The high school application process is an exciting and daunting time. The High School application process is completed online via your NYC My school's Account by our 8th grade student’s parents/guardians. It is very important that you take the time to navigate the website and application process. We will be here to support you during this process via Parent workshops and setting up individual appointments with your 8th grade Guidance Counselor Mr. Gellard, but ultimately it is the responsibility of the families to complete the application process. Our first high school application workshop will be on October 7th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m in English and on October 10th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m in Spanish both will take place in our Main Auditorium.
We are excited to announce that on October 7th our Student Government Application is ready for any student interested in being a part of Student Government. Applications can be picked up from your child’s social studies teacher the week of October 7th. The deadline to Submit the application is October 18th. Campaigning will take place the last two weeks of October and our Election will be held the week of November 4th.
We will hold 6th grade boys basketball tryouts on Tuesday, October 8th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the Main Building. We will hold 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts on Thursday, October 10th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Students can pick up permission slips from Mr. Dritto in the Main Building and Main office of the Annex building. 6th grade girls basketball tryouts will take place on Thursday, October 17th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. We will hold 7th and 8th grade girls basketball tryouts on Thursday October 24th from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Students can pick up permission slips from Mr. Espinal in the Main Building and Main office of the Annex building.
The 21st Century After School Program applications are now available! If your student is interested in participating in any of the clubs below, please print and fill out the application and cover sheet or pick up an application. Applications must be turned in physical copy to the After-school office in the main building . If your child is accepted into the program, you will be notified via email. We have limited space so it is first-come first-served and you must receive email confirmation that your student has been accepted before they may join the program.
Math and Nutrition with Ms Stevens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 4:30pm
Shining Stars with Ms Flynn on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 4:30p
Debate Club with Ms Avila on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:30p
Creative Arts with Ms Shuaib on Thursdays and Fridays until 5:00pm
Badminton/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini on Tuesdays until 4:30pm (7th & 8th grades only)
Volleyball/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini on Wednesdays until 4:30pm (7th & 8th grade only)"
There are still a few spots available with our new partnership with the Community Affairs Bureau Queens Youth Strategies Division as we have collaborated with former IS230 student P.O Julia Hoch in creating a Girls soccer club Shoot for Goals “Queens of Queens.” The goal of the program is to focus on conditioning, improve soccer skills and be mentored by former college athletes that focus on academics, career guidance and goal setting. This is for girls in grade 6,7 or 8th. Spots are limited. For more information please see the flier that was shared with all families.
Starting the week of September 16th, we will start to conduct our Baseline I-Ready ELA, Math and Science Amplify testing. All testing will take place during your child’s regularly scheduled class time. The purpose of the baseline test is to provide students, teachers and families with a complete picture of our students' performance relating to their grade level and national norms. The tests take roughly 2-4 periods to complete. It will be the responsibility of the classroom teachers to ensure students complete the baseline assessment and any make-ups. Families please encourage your students to complete I-Ready or IXL assignments that are assigned for homework and independent practice to help your child’s growth. The testing dates are below:
ELA: 9/16/24-9/20/24
Math: 9/23/43-9/27/24
Science: 9/30/24-10/10/24
Once all baseline testing has been completed by the middle of October families will receive two documents from your child’s ELA and Math teachers. The documents are entitled I-Ready Growth Report and I-Ready Growth Diagnostic for Families. These documents will explain to families how to read and understand your child’s ELA and Math I-Ready Data. There is a QR code on the back of the I-Ready Growth Report that translates the document in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese and Spanish. Please take the time to read and sign the documents with your child.
Emergency Preparedness
This past week we held two fire drills which ran very smoothly. We are planning on holding more fire drills next week.
Restorative Practices / CRSE Corner
I am excited to announce a new project that we hope that all of our families will participate in. In preparation for our November CRSE celebration we are creating an I.S. 230 Recipe Book with students and families. The purpose of the recipe book is to celebrate our diversity here at IS230 and what a better way than through food. We hope to sell the recipe book to our school community and hopefully donate any profits to a cause within our Jackson Heights community (TBD). To submit a recipe please see the links below:
English Recipe Submission Form: https://forms.gle/ZT6Yond89e6Q2FLe7
Spanish Recipe Submission Form: https://forms.gle/hLJ9XYRYvboRWJUX9
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
October 3, 2024: School Closed- Rosh Hashanah
October 4, 2024: School Closed-Rosh Hashanah
October 7, 2024: High School Application Workshop in English 5:30-7:30 p.m (Main Auditorium)
October 10, 2024: High School Application Workshop in Spanish 5:30-7:30 p.m (Main Auditorium)
October 11, 2024: SLT meeting 7:20 a.m (Main Library)
October 12, 2024: Specialized High School Application Workshop in English/Spanish 1:00-3:00 p.m (Main Auditorium)
We look forward to improving communication and relationships here at IS230.
Please visit our website www.is230.org to get more information and sign up for E-Chalk Notification.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana
Virtual Evening Meet the Teacher Night
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Digital Platform: Google Classroom
Purpose: To give Parents/ Guardians any opportunity to meet your child’s teacher’s virtually in order to understand the academic expectations for the 2024-2025 School Year. This event is also an opportunity for you and your child(ren) to spend an educational Thursday night together.
How: Parents/Guardians will log on to your child’s Google Classroom by using your child’s N.Y.C.D.O.E email address/ password. No personal or other outside email address will be allowed into the Google Meets.
We are doing this as a safety precaution.
Parents/Guardians you will follow your child’s Thursday schedule. Your child has a hard copy of their class schedule, please ask to see it and ask your child to help you navigate the virtual classrooms.
Parents/Guardians please join the Google Meet at the time listed below for each period to meet your child’s teacher.
Schedule:
|
Period |
Time |
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1st |
5:05-5:24 p.m. |
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2nd |
5:27-5:46 p.m. |
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3rd |
5:49- 6:08 p.m. |
|
4th |
6:11- 6:30 p.m. |
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5th |
6:33- 6:52 p.m. |
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6th |
6:55-7:14 p.m. |
|
7th |
7:17- 7:36 p.m. |
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8th |
7:39-7:58 p.m. |
During your child’s lunch period, which is either Period 4, Period 5, Period 6 or Period 7, we ask you to fill out the following Parent Survey and view a Presentation on Restorative Justice Practices (see below). The purpose of the survey is to determine how we at I.S. 230 can best support our school communities Social Emotional Learning needs this year.
S.E.L Survey:
SEL Family Survey 2024-25 (English)
SEL Family Survey 2024-25 (Spanish)
SEL Family Survey 2024-25 (Bengali)
Restorative Justice Practice Presentation.
IS230 RP/SEL 2024-2025 Meet the Teacher Night
We look forward to your Virtual Visit!!!
September 2024
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Although lunch is free for NYC students, to assure the appropriate share of federal Title I funds are given to IS 230 for your child’s education, we still need you to complete a lunch form by September 23, 2024.
The Department of Education has changed the name of the form to the Family Income Inquiry Form. It is now online at www.myschoolapps.com You will need to enter the Zip Code for our school (11372) and then begin the application process.
The Family Income Inquiry Form will ask you to fill out basic information about your child and family income. It is very convenient to fill it out online. If you feel you will not qualify for free or reduced lunch you still need to fill out the form, just indicate it online.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact your child’s dean.
6th Grade: Mrs. Martinez
7th Grade: Mr. Espinal
8th Grade: Mrs. Neligan
Thank you,
Septiembre 2024
Estimados padres y tutores,
Aunque el almuerzo es gratuito para los estudiantes de la Ciudad de Nueva York, para garantizar que se entregue la parte adecuada de los fondos federales del Título I a IS 230 para la educación de su hijo, aún necesitamos que complete un formulario de almuerzo antes del 23 de septiembre de 2024.
El Departamento de Educación ha cambiado el nombre del formulario a Formulario de consulta de ingresos familiares. Ahora está en línea en www.myschoolapps.com. Deberá ingresar el código postal de nuestra escuela (11372) y luego comenzar el proceso de solicitud.
El Formulario de consulta de ingresos familiares le pedirá que complete información básica sobre su hijo y los ingresos familiares. Es muy conveniente completarlo en línea. Si cree que no calificará para recibir almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido, aún debe completar el formulario, simplemente indíquelo en línea.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita más información, comuníquese con el decano de su hijo.
6to Grado: Sra. Martínez
7mo grado: Sr. Espinal
8vo grado: Sra. Neligan
Gracias,
Ajith Satyana Rayana
Principal
August 2024
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.
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 7 -8/7 | September 4th |
| Ordering Window #2: | 8/8-8/28 | 9/25 |
| Ordering Window #3: |
8/29-9/25 4 |
10/23 |
Once the First ordering window closes at midnight, August 7th, 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.
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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: 6/7/24-8/7/24 9/4/24
Ventana 2: 8/8/24-8/28/24 9/25/24
Ventana 3: 8/29/24-9/25/24 10/23/24
Una vez que se cierre el primer período de pedidos a la medianoche del 7 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.
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
IS230Q MAIN Building (Grades 7-8)
73-10 34th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: (718) 335-7648
IS230Q ANNEX Building (Grade 6)
74-03 34th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Phone: (718) 565-4560
