Announcements

• Principal's weekly Letter 3/19/26

   Principal's weekly letter 3/19/26
  
  

  🏫 IS 230 Family Newsletter

  📅 March 19, 2026

  Dear Families, 👋🙂

  📝 📊 NYC School Survey – We Need Your Voice!

  🧑‍💻📄 The 2026 NYC School Survey is now open!

  Every year, students, families, and teachers share feedback to help us celebrate what’s working and improve where needed.

  👉 Currently, only 10% of families have completed the survey.
  👉 Last year, we reached 56%—and this year our goal is 65%!

  📬 You can complete the survey:

  • Online 💻
  • Or via paper copy sent home

  📌 Please refer to the letter sent on March 2 for full details.

  🙏 Your feedback truly makes a difference!

  🏆 🍎 Vote for Dr. Kasminoff!

  🎉 We are proud to share that Dr. Kasminoff is a finalist for America’s Favorite Teacher!

  🌟 The grand prize? A visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy! 🔬

  🗳️ Voting began March 16 and happens daily
  👉 Please support our school by voting every day!

  🔗 https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/june-kasminoff

  💙 Let’s bring this unforgettable experience to IS 230!

  🎓 8th Grade Families – High School Info Sessions

  💻 The NYC Department of Education is hosting virtual workshops covering:

  • High school offers 📩
  • Waitlists 🔄
  • Next steps ✅
  • Live Q&A ❓

  🔗 https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school

  🎭✨ Broadway Juniors Presents: Legally Blonde

  💖 Join us for our school musical!

  📅 Thursday, March 26
  ⏰ 6:00 PM
  📍 School Auditorium
  🎟️ $5 per person

  👩‍⚖️ Follow Elle Woods’ inspiring journey of:

  • Confidence 💪
  • Self-love 💕
  • Determination 🎯

  👏 Come support our amazing student performers!

  🌈🤝 New Lunch Club: GSA

  We’re excited to introduce the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)

  💬 Students will:

  • Learn about LGBTQ+ history 📚
  • Build friendships 🤗
  • Develop empathy & compassion ❤️
  • Attend trips & workshops 🚌

  📌 Interested students can speak with:

  • Epstein (6th)
  • Reyes (7th)
  • LeClere (8th)

  🥫💛 Spring Food & Supplies Drive

  📅 March 16 – March 30

  In partnership with The River Fund, we are collecting:

  • Canned food 🥫
  • Socks 🧦
  • Baby wipes 👶
  • Toiletries 🧴

  📍 Drop-off: Cafeteria entrance or Main Office

  🎓 Earn 1 hour of community service for donating 3 items!

  💡 Reminder: Students need 5 service hours each marking period

  🏀⏰ March Madness Attendance Initiative

  📚 Students who attend regularly achieve more!

  🎟️ Each day on time = 1 raffle ticket

  🏆 Weekly prizes:

  • 🎮 GameStop gift card
  • 🍔 McDonald’s gift card
  • 🎉 Dave & Buster’s gift card
  • 🎬 Family movie tickets

  💰 Grand Prize: $100 Amazon gift card (per grade)

  📌 Must have:

  • Perfect attendance ✅
  • On-time every day ⏰

  ☀️🎒 Summer Rising 2026

  📢 Applications are OPEN!

  This FREE NYC program includes:

  • Academic support 📚
  • Field trips 🚌
  • Arts & enrichment 🎨
  • Outdoor fun ⚽
  • Free meals 🍎

  📅 Apply by March 27, 2026

  💻 Apply at: MySchools.nyc

  📌 Open to all NYC students (Grades K–8)

  🧠💬 Teen Mental Health Support

  💻 NYC Teenspace offers:

  • Online therapy 💬
  • Video sessions 🎥
  • Licensed therapists 👩‍⚕️

  👥 For teens ages 13–17

  🌐 www.talkspace.com/nyc

  🚨 Emergency Preparedness

  ✔️ No drills were conducted this week.

  👩‍🏫🌸 Restorative Practices Corner

  🎉 March is Women’s History Month!

  We celebrate the incredible women who have shaped history and our lives 💜

  🍽️ Join our lunchtime celebration this month!

  📅 Important Upcoming Dates

  • 🏫March 20- School Closed in observance of Eid
  • 🎭March 26 – Legally Blonde (5:30 PM)
  • 🎭 March 27 – Show for 7th Grade
  • 🧁 March 27 – PTA Bake Sale
  • 🎭 March 30 – Show for 6th Grade
  • 💻 March 31 – Family Workshop: OPWDD (6:00 PM)

  🌐 Stay Connected!

  🔗 https://is-230.echalksites.com/home_page

  📲 Sign up for E-Chalk Notifications for updates!

  😊 We look forward to continuing to build strong relationships and communication with our IS 230 families.

  Have a wonderful weekend!

  Mr. Ajith Satyanarayana
  🏫 Principal

  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.

   

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• 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.

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• 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

• Parent Teacher Conference PTZ Wizard

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

  Parent Teacher Conferences

  Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled on Thursday November 13th, 2025 from 12:20pm-2:20pm and 5pm - 8PM.
  Sign up for appointments with your child's teachers is open until Thursday, November 13th at 4:45 PM.   
  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 November 13th at 4:45PM.
  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 - November 13th - 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. Salazar for assistance: ESalazar2@schools.nyc.gov
  
  

   Marking Period 1 Ends 11/28/25

  Marking Period 1 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 1 is November 28th. Report Cards will be available in the NYC Schools Account on December 12th, 2025.
  
  

   Unavailable IS 230 Staff

  The following staff are NOT available for conferences:

  Please reach out to the teacher to schedule another date/time to meet. 

   

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• 21st Century Afterschool Program

  Hello I.S. 230 Parents, 
  
  

  We’re pleased to announce that 21st Century afterschool programming will begin after-school on Oct 14th.
  The 21st Century program provides after-school programming focusing on physical activity, academic enrichment and the arts.
  Students may sign up for multiple activities, although space is limited and many program times overlap. Programming options include: 

  • Math & Nutrition with Ms. Stevens (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) from 2:20pm – 4:20pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 
  • Badminton with Mr. Uccellini (7th & 8th Grade only) from 2:20pm – 4:20pm on Tuesdays 
  • Volleyball with Mr. Uccellini (7th & 8th Grade only) from 2:20pm – 4:20pm on Wednesdays 
  • Debate with Ms. Avila (6th, 7th & 8th Grade) from 2:20pm – 4:20pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 
  • Yearbook Club with Ms. Shuaib (8th Grade only) from 2:20pm – 5:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays 

   

  How to sign up your child: 

  Option 1: Email an electronic application 

  A PDF version of 21st Century applications will be emailed to all parents in several languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Bangla and Chinese-simplified.
  If you choose to submit electronically, please email the completed applications to Site Director Olga Valladares [ovalladares@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org]
  and Assistant Site Director Roger Romero [rromero@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org] 

  Option 2: Paper application 

  Your child can also opt to pick up an application from the after-school office during the school day to take home to be signed.
  The student may submit the signed application to the after-school office the next day.  

  Please be sure to write the activity name on top of the form if you’re submitting a paper application. 

  Thank you, 

  Hola padres de la I.S. 230:  

  Nos complace anunciar que el programa extraescolar Siglo XXI comenzará el 14 de octubre. Este programa ofrece actividades extraescolares centradas en la actividad física, el enriquecimiento académico y las artes. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en varias actividades, aunque el cupo es limitado y muchos programas se solapan.  

  Las opciones de programación incluyen:  

  Matemáticas y Nutrición con la Sra. Stevens (6.º, 7.º y 8.º grado) de 14:20 a 16:20 los martes y miércoles.  

  Bádminton con el Sr. Uccellini (solo 7.º y 8.º grado) de 14:20 a 16:20 los martes.  

  Voleibol con el Sr. Uccellini (solo 7.º y 8.º grado) de 14:20 a 16:20 los miércoles.  

  Debate con la Sra. Ávila (6.º, 7.º y 8.º grado) de 14:20 a 16:20 los martes y miércoles.  

  Club del Anuario con la Sra. Shuaib (solo 8.º grado) de 14:20 a 17:00 los jueves y viernes.  

  Cómo inscribir a su hijo/a:  

  Opción 1: Enviar una solicitud electrónica por correo electrónico.  

  Versión en PDF de Las solicitudes para el Siglo XXI se enviarán por correo electrónico a todos los padres en varios idiomas, incluyendo español, árabe, bengalí y chino simplificado. Si opta por enviarlas electrónicamente, envíe las solicitudes completas por correo electrónico a la directora del centro, Olga Valladares [ovalladares@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org], y al subdirector, Roger Romero [rromero@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org].  

  Opción 2: Solicitud impresa  

  Su hijo/a también puede recoger una solicitud en la oficina del programa extraescolar durante el horario escolar para llevarla a casa y firmarla. El estudiante puede entregar la solicitud firmada en la oficina del programa extraescolar al día siguiente. Si presenta la solicitud impresa, asegúrese de escribir el nombre de la actividad en la parte superior del formulario.  

  Gracias, 

  Roger Romero

  21st Century Assistant Site Director

  I.S. 230 After School Program

  Pronouns: He/Him/His

   

  Coalition for Hispanic Family Services - "Building Strong Communities One Family at a Time"

  315 Wyckoff Avenue, 5^th Floor

  Brooklyn, NY 11237

  E-mail: rromero@hispanicfamilyservicesny.org

  Phone: (917) 312-5125

   

  Visit Us: www.hispanicfamilyservicesny.org

   

  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). 

   

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• School Calendars 2024-2025

  September Calendar 2024

  October Calendar 2024

  November Calendar 2024

  December Calendar 2024

  January 2025

  February 2025

  March 2025

  April 2025

  May 2025

  June 2025

  September 2025

  October 2025

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