Principal's Weekly Letters 6-20-25
Dear Families,
This will be my last letter to families for the 2024-2025 School Year. I want to thank all the members of our school community for another successful school year. As the school year comes to an end I want to highlight some of the amazing accomplishments we had as a school community:
- IS230 turned 25 years old this year
- Multiple IS230 students met with Chancellor Melissa Aviles Ramos on topics from Vaping to Jumma Prayers
- 40 students accepted into a Specialized High School
- City Wide Debate Champions
- Back to Back E-Sports Five Borough Champions
- Girls Basketball Team Maked the Playoffs
- Broadway Jr Musical Once on this Island
- IS230 Mets Game Outing
- SLT updated the Mission and Vision of IS230
- Family Math Night
- Family Health Night in Partnership with Hispanic Coalition and 21st Century CBO
- Increased Student Government participation
- Over 500 students combined sat for a Regents Exam
- Tremendous growth in our I-Ready ELA/Math and Amplify Science
- Increased the number of Staff members trained in Tier 1 Restorative Justice Practices
- Peer Mediation Training for Students
- Increased the number of After School Academic Support Programs
- Monthly CR-SE celebrations
- JA Day, Legal Outreach, SBES and Met’s Science Partnerships
- Winter and Spring Dances
- Grade Level Field Trips
- Concerts and Art Shows
I want to congratulate the class of 2025 on your graduation!! We are very proud of all that you accomplished during your time at IS230. We wish you the best of luck in High School and beyond.
8th grade students and families if you would like to donate your uniform for future IS230 students you may drop them off in the main building by the school safety desk. We had over 300 uniforms donated last year, and all the uniforms were distributed by the end of November.
6th and 7th grade families the window to order uniforms is now open. If you want to ensure you receive your new uniform by the start of the school year, please ensure you place your order by August 6th. If you need help with sizing information please make an appointment with Mr. Salazar and he can show you samples.
On Tuesday, June 17th we hosted the Legal Outreach Summer Law Institute. They presented lessons to our 7th grade students focusing on “know your rights.” The lessons were specially designed to help middle school students better understand the legal system and their rights. To learn more about our partnership with legal outreach please click on the link below:
https://legaloutreach.org/?page_id=155
On Monday, June 23rd at 9:15 a.m. select 8th grade students who qualified will be taking the Spanish Language Proficiency Exam.
On Monday, June 23rd at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m we are hosting our open house for our incoming 6th grade students in the Annex.
On Tuesday, June 24th the main building cafeteria will be used as a polling site, so breakfast will be served as a grab and go. Lunch will also be served as a grab and go. Students will eat in the auditorium.
On Wednesday June 25 we will hold our last P.T.A meeting of the year. Please join us at 5:30 p.m
We have seen an increase of students using and bringing vape pens to school.The dangers of vape pens for teens include addiction, mental health issues, and long-term health risks. Parents and guardians play a crucial role in preventing nicotine use among teens. It is important to be informed about the dangers of vaping and to support our students in making healthy choices.
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/about.html
As the weather is getting warmer we are starting to see students wearing shorts, tank tops, sandals and Crocs. Please be reminded IS230 is a uniform school. All students and parents signed contracts to adhere to the uniform policy. Please visit our website or click on the link below regarding our uniform policy.
https://www.is230.org/uniforms
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
0 drills were completed this week.
Teen Mental Health
NYC Teenspace, 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 Talkspace. NYC Teenspace 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
June CRSE Corner
During Pride Month we celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a time to honor LGBTQIA+ history and the lives of those the community has lost. While it is a celebration of diversity, equality, and visibility, Pride has always been a call to action to protest against unjust systems. It uplifts the voices that are fighting for acceptance and the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community.
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 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
- June, 23, 2025: Spanish Language Proficiency Exam
- June, 23, 2025: Incoming 6th grade open house
- June, 24, 2025: Board of Elections Polling Site
- June, 25, 2025 P.T.A Meeting at 5:30 p.m
- June 26, 2025 Last Day of School
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