Announcements

• Principal's weekly Letter

  Principal's weekly letter 10/23/26

  🏫💙 IS 230 Family Newsletter 💙🏫

  October 23, 2026

  Dear IS 230 Families,

  I hope you and your loved ones are doing well! As we enjoy the beautiful fall season, thank you for your continued partnership, trust, and support. 🍂🍁

  Together, we are creating a school community where every student can learn, lead, and succeed. Your partnership makes a difference, and we are grateful to have you as part of our IS 230 family. 💙

  🏀 Girls Basketball Update

  Congratulations to all the students who made the IS 230 Girls Basketball Team! 🎉🏀 We are looking forward to an exciting and successful season.

  A special thank-you to every student who participated in tryouts. We are proud of the hard work, dedication, teamwork, and sportsmanship you demonstrated. 💙

  🗳️ Student Government Association: Let Your Voice Be Heard!

  We are excited about our Student Government Association (SGA)! 🌟

  SGA gives students an opportunity to develop leadership skills, represent their classmates, share their voices, and make a positive difference in our school community.

  📅 SGA Timeline

  • ✅ October 19: Online applications posted in Homeroom Google Classrooms
  • ✅ October 22: Applications close
  • 💌 October 23: Acceptance letters and Parent/Guardian Consent Forms distributed
  • 📣 October 26–November 2: Student Campaign Week
  • 🗳️ November 4: IS 230 Voting Day!

  🔗 SGA Resources

  • 🎤 SGA Homeroom Slides: View the SGA Homeroom Slides
  • 📝 Grade 6 Application: Grade 6 Application
  • 📝 Grade 7 Application: Grade 7 Application
  • 📝 Grade 8 Application: Grade 8 Application

  We encourage our students to find their voice, take initiative, and lead! 💙🌟

  ❤️ Red Ribbon Week: Drug Prevention Awareness

  October is Drug Prevention Awareness Month, and from October 23–31, IS 230 will recognize Red Ribbon Week.

  The Red Ribbon represents a commitment to making healthy, positive, and drug-free choices. Students and staff will also participate in a Red Ribbon Week Pledge.

  ❤️ Wear Red Days

  • Tuesday, October 27: Annex
  • Wednesday, October 28: Main Building

  Students and staff are encouraged to wear red and show their support! ❤️

  🎃 Halloween at IS 230

  We are excited to continue our Halloween tradition on Friday, October 30! 🎃👻

  Students are welcome to wear costumes. Please remember:

  • 🚫 No toy weapons
  • 🚫 No masks
  • 🚫 No candy
  • 👕 Students who are not wearing costumes should come in their regular school uniform.

  🎺 Jackson Heights Halloween Parade

  Come cheer on our IS 230 Band as they perform in the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31! 🎶🎃

  We are proud to have our students represent IS 230 in our community! 💙

  🌟 Leader in Me: Fall MRA Survey

  Through Leader in Me, our school is helping students build leadership and life skills while reinforcing the belief that every child can be a leader.

  As part of this work, we are conducting our Fall MRA survey to identify areas of strength and opportunities for continued growth.

  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families, We Need Your Voice!

  We are asking for feedback from one member of every household.

  • ⏱️ The survey takes approximately 12 minutes
  • 🔒 Responses do not require your name or identifying information
  • ✅ Participation is voluntary
  • 📅 Deadline: November 30, 2026

  If you have more than one child at IS 230, please answer the questions based on the experiences of your oldest child attending the school.

  👉 Complete the Leader in Me Family Survey

  Your feedback helps us better understand our students' and families' experiences and strengthen our school community. 💙

  🚨 Emergency Contact Cards Needed

  The safety of our students is always our highest priority.

  If you have not already done so, please complete and return your child's Emergency Contact Card as soon as possible.

  ☎️ Accurate and current information helps us contact families quickly in the event of an emergency.

  Thank you for your prompt attention to this important matter. 💙

  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PTA & Title I Meetings

  Please join us virtually on Wednesday, October 28:

  💙 PTA Meeting: 6:30 PM
   📚 Title I Meeting: 7:00 PM

  Your voice and partnership matter. We hope to see many of our families online! 💙

  🚌 OMNY Card Update

  Due to a technical issue, students who received an OMNY Card will be issued a replacement card over the coming weeks.

  Thank you for your patience as replacement cards are distributed. 💙

  🍽️ Family Income Inquiry Form

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

  Your response helps IS 230 secure important funding for programs and services, including:

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

  ✅ Please complete the form through MySchoolApps.

  Thank you for helping us bring additional resources and opportunities to our students! 🙏

  👕 Uniform Reminder

  We understand that some families are still waiting for official IS 230 uniforms.

  Until your child's uniform arrives, students may wear:

  🔵 Royal Blue Polo Shirt
   ⚫ Black Pants

  Thank you for your patience and cooperation. 💙

  🎨 After-School Programs

  Our after-school programs are underway! These programs give students exciting opportunities to learn, explore, build friendships, and grow beyond the school day. 🌟

  🌟 New York Edge

  Families of students accepted into the New York Edge After-School Program have already been contacted.

  🌟 21st Century After-School Program

  Interested students should submit an enrollment form to Room 102 in the Main Building.

  ⚠️ Students may participate only after their family receives an acceptance confirmation.

  📚 Available Programs

  ➗ Math & Nutrition with Ms. Stevens
   Tuesday & Wednesday | 2:30–4:30 PM

  📰 Journalism Club with Ms. Ram
   Tuesday & Thursday | 2:30–4:30 PM

  🗣️ Debate Club with Ms. Avila
   Tuesday & Wednesday | 2:30–4:30 PM

  📘 Yearbook Club – Grade 8 Only
   Wednesday & Friday | 2:30–5:00 PM

  🏸 Badminton/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini – Grades 7 & 8
   Tuesday | 2:30–4:30 PM

  🏐 Volleyball/Fitness with Mr. Uccellini – Grades 7 & 8
   Wednesday | 2:30–4:30 PM

  🎓 High School Admissions: Grade 8 Families

  The NYC High School Application Process is underway! 🎓

  IS 230 will continue hosting weekly High School Admissions Workshops through December 4 to support families throughout this important process.

  🗓️ Important Dates

  • ✅ October 6: High School Applications opened
  • ✅ October 6: SHSAT registration opened
  • ⏰ October 30: SHSAT registration closes
  • 📝 November 14–15: SHSAT Weekend Testing
  • 📝 November 18: SHSAT School-Day Testing
  • 📝 November 21: SHSAT Weekend Testing
  • ⏰ December 4: High School Applications close

  We strongly encourage our Grade 8 families to attend our workshops and stay connected with our school team throughout the admissions process. 💙

  🚨 Safety First at IS 230

  No safety drills were conducted this week.

  Throughout the school year, safety drills give our students and staff opportunities to practice responding calmly, responsibly, and safely during an emergency.

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

  Thank you for reinforcing the importance of following school safety procedures with your child. 💙

  📅 Upcoming Events

  👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 October 28 – PTA Meeting | 6:30 PM
   📚 October 28 – Title I Meeting | 7:00 PM
   🧁 October 29 – PTA Bake Sale
   🎓 October 29 – In-Person High School Application Workshop | 6:00–8:00 PM
   🎃 October 30 – Halloween at IS 230
   📝 October 30 – Deadline to Register for the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test
   🎺 October 31 – IS 230 Band Performs at the Jackson Heights Halloween Parade

  🌐 Stay Connected

  Stay informed about everything happening at IS 230!

  💻 Visit our school website
   📲 Follow us on social media
   🔔 Sign up for eChalk notifications

  Staying connected helps ensure that every family is informed, involved, and engaged in our school community. 💙

  💙 A Message from the Principal

  Dear IS 230 Families,

  At IS 230, we believe every child has the ability to learn, lead, and succeed. 🌟 Our students are growing not only academically, but also as young leaders who take responsibility, make positive choices, work together, and use their voices to make a difference.

  Through our Leader in Me work, we continue to remind students that leadership begins with the choices they make each day. Whether they are being proactive, setting goals, working together, or supporting a classmate, every student has an opportunity to lead. 💙

  When families and schools work together, our children feel safe, supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.

  Thank you for your continued trust, partnership, and commitment to IS 230. Together, we are building a school where every student belongs, every student has a voice, and every student has the opportunity to shine. 💙✨

  Wishing you and your family a wonderful, safe, and 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