Spring Camps
Exciting Spring Break STEM Enrichment and Experiential Learning Programs for students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Open file for more information.
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
Welcome back to School Year 2017 -2018. The school day begins at 8:10 and ends at 2:30PM. The breakfast program begins at 7:35 and students enter through the front school doors at Avenue C.
In the morning, Grades 3,4,5 enter school through the front doors on Avenue C. Grade 1 and Grade 2 enter through East 2nd Street. Kindergarten enter through the East 2nd street schoolyard doors from the schoolyard near the jungle gym. At dismissal, Grade 4 and Grade 5 leave through the front doors at Avenue C. 2nd Grades dismisses through the doors on East 2nd Street. Kindergarten and 1st Grade dismisses into the schoolyard.
All students received a special folder with 3 emergency contact cards, photo consent forms, and class information. Please return forms. Blue Emergency Cards must have names of all persons picking up a student. Students are not released to person(s) not on the blue emergency cards.
Our first Parent Teacher Conference will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. It begins at 4:30 PM and ends at 7:30 PM. Our teachers will introduce themselves to you and you will learn information about the curriculum and common core learning standards. Parent Tuesdays are held every Tuesday by appointment. You will receive an appointment by your child's teacher.
All parents must have a DOE Parent Account to access information about their students test scores and other important information.
Please make sure your child has a school T-shirt that displays the school logo and colors, which is to be worn on class trips and designated T-shirt days. This promotes school spirit. The school colors for uniforms are blue can be purchased through Cookies Kids located on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY or any school uniform store. You can also purchase uniforms in store or on-line through many of the department stores, Kohl’s, Children’s Place, Sears, or JcPenny.
Please make an appointment with the Parent Coordinator. More information about our school will be presented at the Parent - Teacher Conference on September 13, 2017.
Sincerely,
Bernal Connelly
Principal
Announcements
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Spring Camps
Exciting Spring Break STEM Enrichment and Experiential Learning Programs for students in Kindergarten through grade 12. Open file for more information.
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News of the Week
Just a few friendly reminders!
The following events are happening this week:
Tuesday, January 22, 2019:
*LAST DAY to apply to Kindergarten
*PreK and 4th grade Parent Engagement Workshops at 2:45-3:10p.m.
Thursday, January 24, 2019:
*NIA invites you to Family Story Time. Open to students in gradesK-5.
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PTA Meeting
Welcome back! Happy New Year! Just a friendly reminder, we have a PTA meeting on Friday, January 4th at 8:45 a.m. FREE Cookshop Gift Basket Raffle. We hope to see you there!
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Middle School Preparation Meeting
Dear 5th grade parents, please save the date! Hope to see you there!
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NYC Libraries welcome students & their families
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NYC Schools Account
Dear Parents,
We invite you to register for an NYC Schools account, which provides you a new way of accessing key information about your child’s progress. With your NYC Schools account, you will be able to view your child's information in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet. If you questions or concerns, please visit room 206 today during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Staff members will be available to assist you during that time. Hope to see you there!PS179 -
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Just a friendly reminder! Hope to see you there!
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Children's Activities at Kensington Library
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New Student Registration
New Student Registration
For the 2018-219 School Year
Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Room 206
You must bring your child with you, and the following items: Your child’s birth certificate, Immunization records, and two proofs residence.
We are excited to meet you and look forward to working with you and your child during the upcoming school year.
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PBIS Themes
- September – Responsible
- October – Safe
- November – Helpful
- December – Giving
- January – Kind
- February – Respectful
- March – Trustworthy
- April – Confident
- May – Noble
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Kensington Spotlight
Based on our ongoing initiative with the NYC Food Bank in association with National Grid, a few of our students/volunteers were awarded a trip to see the Brooklyn Cyclones!