Principal's Weekly letter 12/06/24
Principal's Weekly letter 12/06/24
December 6, 2024
Dear Families,
8th grade families, the High School Application deadline to submit your child’s high school application has been extended to December 9, 2024. 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.
On Monday, December 9th our 8th grade students will have the opportunity to learn more about Legal Outreach. Legal Outreach is a local Queens organization that focuses on providing a law-based curriculum to provide social and academic support in order to meet their larger goal of diversifying professional fields and foster, the next generation of diverse leaders. Students accepted into the program can earn a full paid scholarship to college, To learn more about Legal Outreach please visit their website: https://legaloutreach.org/
Our Holiday Supplies Drive is in full swing. In partnership with the River Fund we are collecting: Toiletries, Coloring Books, Crayons, Baby Wipes and Socks for Children, Men and Women. Students may drop off donations in either the Main Offices of the Annex or Main from 7:30-7:50 a.m. Donating 3 items will equal 1 hour of Community. Students will only receive up to one hour of community service regardless if they donate more than 3 items.
The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) believes that our schools become stronger when we listen to our students. This year, students will be invited to participate in the Panorama Education Student Perception Survey, a research-based, confidential student survey used across the country to provide teachers with students’ feedback about their classroom experiences. Students in grades 6-12 will be invited to participate in the 2024-2025 Student Perception Survey. The survey can be completed in 30 minutes or less. The survey administration window is from December 9th, 2024, to December 20th, 2024, and schools will determine when is best to administer the survey within that time frame. Questions on the survey ask how your child is experiencing their classes, such as how supported your child feels by their teacher, and whether they find lessons engaging. If you would like to view the items on the survey, please visit www.StudentPerceptionSurvey.nyc where you can view the 2024 Student Perception Survey or contact your school’s survey coordinator. All student survey responses are kept completely confidential, which means no one in the school will know how your child responded. Students are not asked to type in their names or ID numbers on the survey. The reports that teachers receive will not show the individual responses from any student, so you and your child can be confident that their responses will remain private. For more information please visit our website
Families please continue to fill out the Family Income Inquiry Form formerly known as the Lunch Form Survey. 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..
It is now online at www.myschoolapps.com
IS230 Basketball Update
Our Boys and Girls basketball teams have started off the season strong. Our boys team played our cross town rivals IS145 and won the game in a nail biter with a final score of 23-20. Our girls team played IS126 and dominated on both sides of the court and walked away with a victory with a final score of 45-10. Both teams are 1-0. 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 Teen space, 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 Talk space. NYC Teen space 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.
December CRSE Corner
This month we are celebrating Community Awareness. This month we are celebrating the beauty of our Queens community while bringing the magic of the holidays to our neighbors in need. I.S230 is partnering with the River Fund by collecting toiletries, socks, baby wipes, coloring books and crayons from December 4th until December 18th.
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 Morning Side 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
December 9, 2024- New High School Application Deadline
December 9, 2024- Student Perception Survey Begins
December 9, 2024- Legal Outreach 8th grade Assemblies
December 10, 2024- Immunizations Excludable Date for all grades
December 13, 2024- MP1 Report Cards (Online NYCSA)
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
