Principal's weekly Letter
Principal's weekly letter 10/2/26
🏫💙 IS 230 Family Newsletter 💙🏫
📅 October 2, 2026
Dear IS 230 Families,
I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well as we welcome the beautiful fall season! 🍂🍁
Thank you to all of the families who joined us for our first in-person PTA meeting. We were thrilled to see such a strong turnout and appreciate your partnership and commitment to our school community. Together, we can continue building a school where every student feels supported, valued, and successful. 💙🏫
📝 Grade-Level Expectations Assemblies
This week, we completed our 8th Grade Expectations Assemblies, and our administration team, deans, and guidance counselors will continue meeting with students in Grades 6 and 7 over the next few days. 🎓💡
During these assemblies, students learn about our schoolwide expectations for attendance, academics, behavior, leadership, and safety.
📌 Following the assemblies, students will bring home a Grade-Level Expectations Contract. We ask that families review and discuss the contract together and return the signed form to school. 🏠📝
🚨 Important Reminder: Emergency Contact Cards
We are urgently requesting all families who have not yet done so to complete and return the Emergency Contact Cards sent home on the first day of school.
Having updated and accurate contact information is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of your child in the event of an emergency. 💙
✅ Please return completed cards as soon as possible.
📚 Baseline Assessments Underway
Throughout the month of October, students will participate in several baseline assessments:
📖 I-Ready ELA
➗ I-Ready Math
📚 ROAR Reading Assessment
🔬 Amplify Science
These assessments help teachers identify students' strengths and areas for growth so that instruction can be personalized throughout the year. 🌱📈
📅 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
✅ Encourage your child to do their best
✅ Ensure they get a good night's sleep 😴
✅ Make sure they arrive to school on time ⏰
✅ Support completion of learning activities at home 📖
Small, consistent efforts can make a big difference! 💙
📊 Understanding Your Child's Assessment Results
After testing is complete, families will receive:
📄 I-Ready Growth Report
📄 I-Ready Family Diagnostic Report
These reports provide important information about your child's academic progress and learning goals for the year ahead. 🎯
🌎 Reports are available in multiple languages, including:
- Arabic
• Bengali
• Chinese
• Spanish
We encourage families to review the reports together, celebrate successes, and set goals for continued growth. 🌟
📖 Spotlight on Reading: ROAR!
This year, IS 230 students will participate in ROAR (Rapid Online Assessment of Reading), an engaging reading assessment developed by Stanford University researchers. 🎮📚
What Families Should Know
✅ Takes approximately 15-20 minutes
✅ Fun and engaging format
✅ Measures foundational reading skills
✅ Helps teachers provide targeted support
Our goal is simple:
🌟 Every student becomes a confident, successful reader! 🌟
If you have questions about your child's reading development, please contact your child's ELA teacher.
🍽️ Family Income Inquiry Form
Although all NYC Public School students receive free breakfast and lunch, completing the Family Income Inquiry Form remains extremely important.
This form helps IS 230 receive valuable federal funding that supports programs and services such as:
💙 DREAM Program
🎓 High School Admissions Support
📚 Academic Resources and Student Services
🌐 Complete online at: MySchoolApps
Thank you for helping us secure additional resources for our students! 🙏💙
👕 Uniform Reminder
We understand that some families are still waiting to receive official IS 230 uniforms.
Until uniforms arrive, students may wear:
🔵 Royal Blue Polo Shirt
⚫ Black Pants
Thank you for your patience and support.
🎨 After-School Programs
🌟 New York Edge
The New York Edge After-School Program is now underway! Families of accepted students have already been contacted.
We look forward to providing students with exciting enrichment opportunities after school.
🌟 21st Century After-School Program Begins Next Week!
Interested students should complete an enrollment form and return it to Room 102 in the Main Building.
Please note: Due to limited space, students may only attend after receiving confirmation of acceptance.
Available Programs
➗ Math & Nutrition with Ms. Stevens (Tuesdays & Wednesdays until 4:30 PM)
📰 Journalism Club (Tuesdays & Thursdays until 4:30 PM)
🗣️ Debate Club with Ms. Avila (Tuesdays & Wednesdays until 4:30 PM)
📘 Yearbook Club with Ms. Shuaib (Wednesdays & Fridays until 5:00 PM, Grade 8 only)
🏸 Badminton/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini (Tuesdays until 4:30 PM, Grades 7 & 8)
🏐 Volleyball/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini (Wednesdays until 4:30 PM, Grades 7 & 8)
🎓 High School Admissions Information for Grade 8 Families
The High School Application Process officially opens on October 6, 2026.
To support families, IS 230 will host weekly High School Application Workshops from October through December 4.
We encourage families to attend with their child so that you can navigate the admissions process together. 💙
📅 Important Dates:
✅ October 6 - High School Applications Open
✅ October 6 - SHSAT Registration Opens
✅ October 30 - SHSAT Registration Closes
✅ November 18 - SHSAT School-Day Testing
✅ November 14-15 & November 21 - SHSAT Weekend Testing
✅ December 4 - High School Applications Close
🔗 Learn more at the NYC Public Schools High School Admissions
💼 Junior Achievement Day
On Friday, October 9, our 6th-grade students in the Annex will participate in our annual Junior Achievement (J.A.) Day.
Volunteers will engage students in hands-on lessons focused on:
💰 Financial Literacy
🚀 Entrepreneurship
🎯 Career Readiness
This is always a wonderful learning experience for our students!
🚨 Safety First at IS 230
This week, we successfully completed two fire drills. 🔥
Regular drills help students and staff learn how to respond calmly and safely 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 Dates
📚 October 5-8: ROAR Reading Assessment
🎓 October 6: High School Applications Open
🌟 October 6: 21st Century After-School Program Begins
📄 October 7: Marking Period 1 Progress Reports Available on NYCSA
💻 October 7: Virtual High School Workshop (6:00 PM-7:00 PM)
🏫 October 8: In-Person High School Workshop (6:00 PM-7:00 PM)
🤝 October 9: School Leadership Team Meeting (7:20 AM)
💼 October 9: Junior Achievement Day
🔬 October 13-16: Science Baseline Assessment
🌐 Stay Connected!
Stay informed about everything happening at IS 230!
💻 Visit our website: IS 230 Website
📲 Follow us on social media
🔔 Sign up for eChalk notifications to receive important school updates and reminders.
Together, we can ensure every family stays connected, informed, and engaged. 💙
💙 A Message From the Principal
At IS 230, we believe every child can learn, lead, and succeed. By working together as partners in education, we can create a school community where every student feels safe, challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their fullest potential. 🌟
Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, 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 and relaxing weekend! 🌈😊
Warm regards,
💙 Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana
Principal, IS 230
🏫 Inspiring Leaders. Empowering Learners. Building Futures. ✨
