Dear Parent,

Please consider taking a few minutes to fill out the 2025 NYC School Survey. The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what you and other members of our school community think about our school.

The access code is your child’s student ID (OSIS) number and a lower-case “f” in front.  

Scan the QR Code

–OR–

go to your child’s NYC Schools Account to take the survey.

Thank you,

Tiffany Tung

PS163Q Parent Coordinator

Querido padre,

Considere tomarse unos minutos para completar la Encuesta escolar de la ciudad de Nueva York de 2025. La encuesta brinda a los líderes escolares una mejor comprensión de lo que usted y otros miembros de nuestra comunidad escolar piensan sobre nuestra escuela.

La fecha límite es el viernes 4 de abril de 2025. El código de acceso es el número de identificación de estudiante (OSIS) de su hijo y una "f" minúscula al frente.

Escanee el código QR.

-O-

Ir vaya a la Cuenta de Escuelas de la Ciudad de Nueva York de su hijo para realizar la encuesta.

Gracias,

Tiffany Tung

Coordinador de Padres de PS163Q

親愛的家長，

請考慮花幾分鐘時間填寫 2025 年紐約市學校調查。 該調查讓學校領導更好地了解您和我們學校社區的其他成員對我們學校的看法。

截止日期為 2025 年4月 4 日星期五。訪問代碼是您孩子的 学生证(OSIS) 號碼和前面的小寫“f”。

扫描二维码。

- 或 –

去並選擇“參加 2025 年紐約市學校調查”按鈕前往您孩子的紐約市學校賬戶參加調查。

謝謝，

Tiffany Tung

PS163Q 家長協調員

English: february-2025-nycps-family-update.pdf 

Spanish/Español: february-2025-nycps-family-update-spanish.pdf  

Chinese/中文: february-2025-nycps-family-update-chinese.pdf

Summer Rising

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is looking forward to partnering with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) once again for Summer Rising 2025. Summer Rising connects elementary and middle school students to fun, hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Summer Rising is free, and open to any NYC student currently in kindergarten through grade 8.

Grades K–5:

• The program will run from July 2 to August 15, 2025, Monday through Friday from 8:00 m. to 6:00 p.m. Grades 6–8:
• The program will run from July 2 to August 8, 2025, Monday through Friday from 8:00 m. to 6:00 p.m.

Students will be provided with free breakfast and lunch. Programming will include academics led by NYCPS staff and enrichment activities held by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs).

Summer Rising MySchools Application                                                                                                                       

The application will open on March 4, and close March 28, 2025. As in 2024, families can apply for Summer Rising online using MySchools, our online directory and application system.

To apply, log in to MySchools.nyc (if you already have a MySchools account you do not need to create a new one). Your MySchools account, used for admissions, is different from the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) that you may use to access your child’s health forms and update emergency contact information.

If you have applied to Summer Rising, 3-K/Pre-K programs, or NYCPS schools using MySchools before, your child may already be added to your account. If you do not have a MySchools account, you can create one at MySchools.nyc using your email address, your child’s 9-digit student ID number and a MySchools account creation code, which you can get by contacting your child's school.

Families can list as many programs as they would like on their application; we recommend that you list as many programs as possible to increase the likelihood of being placed in a program of your choice.

This process is not first-come, first-serve; all applications received by the deadline will be treated the same. Families may make changes to their application at any point within the application period.

If you have any questions or need support with the application, please visit our website at schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising, contact your school, or email summer@schools.nyc.gov.

Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans                                                                                                                                

Students attending 12-month/Extended School Year (ESY) special class, Nest, or Horizon Programs will receive the program and services recommended on their IEP at an Extended School year (ESY), District 75, or Nest or Horizon Summer Program site. Families who wish to participate in IEP program and extended-day CBO-led enrichment through Summer Rising should use the MySchools application portal. These families will have priority for seats in Summer Rising and will choose from the CBO program(s) operating in connection with their IEP program.

If you do not want extended day enrichment for your child, and your child will only be participating in Nest or Horizon programming (until 12:00 p.m.), D75 (until 2:30 p.m.), or ESY programming (until 2:00 p.m.), you should contact your child’s school instead of using the MySchools application portal. Students who require accommodations, such as a paraprofessional or nurse, to participate in Summer Rising will receive them based on their individual needs.

2025 NYC School Survey

Beginning February 10, 2025, NYCPS will hold its annual NYC School Survey. Held annually over the past 19 years, the NYC School Survey asks City public school families, teachers, students in grades 6–12, and select staff members to provide their feedback regarding their individual experiences in City public schools. This feedback, which will remain confidential, will help our schools better understand what their students and community members need and think about their learning environments, educators, curricula, support services, and more.

School leaders can then use this feedback to help improve their schools and program offerings.

To view and complete the survey, log into your official NYCSA at schoolsaccount.nyc beginning February 10. You will also receive a printed copy of the survey with instructions on how to complete the survey on paper or online.

The 2025 Survey will close on April 4, 2025. Learn more about the 2025 NYC School Survey at

nycschoolsurvey.org.

Community and Citywide Education Council Elections 2025

If you’re interested in helping shape policies and priorities that will affect the education of City students, consider joining an education council! Parents can apply to run for the 2025–2027 term until Sunday, February 16, 2025. Applications are completed via your NYC Schools Account (schoolsaccount.nyc) and only take 5–10 minutes to complete! Review the Eligibility Checklist, Elections Guide, and FAǪ on schools.nyc.gov/Elections2025 for more information about who can run for a seat on each council.

To complete your application, you’ll need to create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) in your name. You will also use your NYCSA to vote for the candidates for your district, so it’s important to be prepared by creating your account now—learn how at schools.nyc.com/NYCSA.

Respect for All Week

This year, Respect for All Week will be February 10–14, 2025! Throughout the week, schools across the city will highlight and build upon ongoing programs to help students, staff, and communities gain a better understanding of diversity. In addition, students will participate in lessons and activities which focus on preventing bullying, intimidation, and bias-based harassment culminating in ‘National No One Eats Alone Day’ on Friday, February 14.

To learn more about Respect for All Week and to find out more about NYCPS initiatives and resources to combat bullying and harassment, please visit schools.nyc.gov/RespectForAll.

Key Admissions Dates

The beginning of 2025 includes key admissions dates for our youngest students to enroll in school for fall 2025.

3-K and Pre-K Applications Deadline                                                                                                                           

Remember to submit your application by Friday, February 28, 2025! If your child was born in 2022, they can attend 3-K this fall. If your child was born in 2021, then they can attend Pre-K this fall.

 Marble-Health_Parent-Workshops_February.pdf 

MON, FEB 3
Managing Screen Time

THUR, FEB 6
Support Your Child with Stress

MON, FEB 10
Support Students with Academic & Test Anxiety

WED, FEB 19
Help Kids Succeed: Executive Function Strategies

WED, FEB 26
Improve Resilience & Foster Growth Mindsets

 noro-letter-parents-nycps-1-17-25-updated-sc-ls.docx 

January 27, 2025
Dear Parents,
There has been an increase in gastrointestinal illness (such as vomiting, diarrhea and other stomach-related illness) nationwide and locally. Fortunately, we have not observed an increase amongst among our students. We would like to share information about norovirus for your awareness. Some germs, like norovirus, can spread very fast in schools. Norovirus is a stomach virus that can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Most people get better in one to two days.
People can become sick with norovirus if they:
• Have close contact with someone who has norovirus. Contact can include changing diapers and sharing food, forks, knives, spoons or chopsticks.
• Touch surfaces that have norovirus, then touch their mouths
• Eat food or drink liquids that have norovirus

How to stop the spread of norovirus:
• Wash your hands often with warm water and soap. This is especially important after using the bathroom, after changing diapers, and before touching or eating food.
• Remind children to wash their hands after using the bathroom and before eating. Watch younger children to be sure they use soap and water and dry their hands well.
• Immediately clean surfaces that become dirty from vomit or stool. Use a germ-killing cleaner, such as bleach, for the best results. Be sure to follow the package instructions when using a germ-killing cleaner.
• Keep children home if they are sick. Children who are vomiting or having diarrhea should stay home until they are well. Remind children to wash their hands thoroughly, especially during and after their illness.
Visit nyc.gov/health and search for norovirus for more information. If you are concerned about your child’s illness, call your health care provider or school nurse.

Sincerely,
Cheryl Lawrence, MD FAAP
Medical Director
Office of School Health

Starting this school year, students will receive Student OMNY cards, instead of MetroCards.

Student OMNY Cards are distributed exclusively by schools. You can’t get a Student OMNY Card from the MTA. They are also valid all year long. Your Student OMNY Card doesn’t expire until the next school year.

Student OMNY Cards give you more free rides with fewer limits:

•    Four free rides every day (this includes a free transfer between the subway and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses, or a free transfer between buses)
•    All day (not just certain hours) 
•    Every day of the year (not just school days)
•    Even weekends and over the summer
•    One card for the entire school year and the summer

Dear Parents

I am writing to provide you with information about the Emergency Readiness Initiatives that are in place in all NYC Public Schools.

Every school currently has procedures for emergencies. In 2000, New York State Education Law Section 2801 was enacted requiring schools to develop safety plans regarding emergency response. In July of 2001, the law was amended to require that plans include information for evacuation and sheltering. In accordance with this, “schools need to conduct drills and other exercises to test components of the emergency response plan.” In July of 2024, the Education Law was revised to include Trauma-Informed Care in the training and practice of all emergency drills.

Our school has a Building Response Team that is trained to activate and respond to different incidents that may occur at our school. In addition, school staff members are trained in various procedures that are outlined in the School Safety Plan and we currently conduct a variety of drills throughout the year to prepare our staff and students. Section 807 of the New York State Education Law requires all schools to conduct a minimum of 12 emergency drills each year. Section 917 of the State Education Law states that schools are required to provide and maintain automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment, and drills are conducted during the year to assess the use of AED units in an emergency. In accordance with Section 3623 of the State Education Law, drills are also conducted at schools that focus on safety on a school bus.

Under the General Response Protocol (GRP), every school will conduct specific drills designed to help prepare all school communities for four different types of response to emergencies that may occur: evacuation, shelter-in, hold, and lockdown.

Emergency readiness training in schools takes place in September and continues for staff and students throughout the school year. Student training is designed by grade level to ensure that students understand the importance of these drills without causing unnecessary alarm. In accordance with our Trauma Informed Care approach, our drills will not include any props, actors, simulations, or other tactics intended to mimic a school shooting, incident of violence, or other emergency. Our staff will review the proper actions in either an evacuation or lockdown drill to discuss any concerns or fears a student may have and we will provide notice to parents and those in parental relations regarding drills within one week before each drill. Drills will not occur until after annual training in emergency procedures has been provided to students and staff.

It is important for families to update the Emergency Contact Cards that are on file in our main office. You are also encouraged to create and maintain an accurate NYC Schools Account. This information includes providing and updating information indicating phone numbers, and the names of adults to whom the school may release children in an emergency. Families are also encouraged to register with Notify NYC (https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/) to receive information about emergency events, and call 311 for additional information about a school during an emergency.

We encourage you to play a role in our trauma informed approach by reviewing the General Response Protocols attached to this letter. Opportunities for parent engagement are available at our school to ensure that families are involved in our school-based emergency readiness program. Parent versions of the School Safety Plan are available upon request in the main office, and information explaining the GRP is included with this letter. Many other important resources for families are also available by visiting https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/safe-schools.

Sincerely,

  Francine A. Marsaggi

           Principal

September 5, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome back to school! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for a fantastic new school year. We are excited to see all our students and can’t wait to start learning and growing together!

As we begin this new year, we wanted to share a few important things to help your child have the best school experience possible:

**1. Be on Time: ** Our school day starts at 8:15 AM. It’s really important for students to arrive on time so they don’t miss out on the fun and important activities at the beginning of the day. Please help your child get to school by 8:15 so they can start their day with their friends and be ready to learn.

**2. Come Every Day: ** Every school day is important for your child’s learning and growth. We encourage you to make sure your child comes to school every day. Regular attendance helps them stay on track with their studies and enjoy all the fun activities we have planned.

**3. Pick-Up on Time: ** School ends at 2:25 PM. Please be sure to pick up your child by this time. If students are picked up late, it can be stressful for them and can affect their day. Your help in picking them up on time is much appreciated.

**4. Breakfast Available: ** We offer breakfast as students walk into school. It’s a great way for kids to start their day with a healthy meal and be ready for learning.

We need your support to make this school year a success. By helping with on-time arrival and pick-up and making sure your child is at school every day, we can work together to make this year wonderful for everyone!

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We are looking forward to a great year with you and your child!

Best wishes,

Francine A. Marsaggi

Principal

亲爱的家长和监护人，

欢迎回到学校！希望你们度过了一个愉快的夏天，并准备好迎接一个全新的学年。我们非常期待见到每一位学生，并开始一个充满学习和乐趣的学年。

我们想提醒大家几个重要事项，以帮助您的孩子拥有最佳的学校体验：

**1. 准时到校：** 学校的上课时间是早上8:15。学生准时到校非常重要，这样他们才能参加到一天开始的活动和重要课程。请帮助您的孩子在8:15之前到校，让他们能和朋友们一起开始新的一天，做好学习的准备。

**2. 每天到校：** 每一天的上学时间对孩子的学习和成长都非常重要。我们鼓励您确保孩子每天都来学校。规律的出勤可以帮助他们跟上学习进度，享受我们安排的各种活动。

**3. 准时接送：** 学校在下午2:25放学。请确保您能准时接到您的孩子。如果孩子被迟迟接走，会让他们感到焦虑，也可能影响他们的一天。感谢您帮助我们做到这一点。

**4. 提供早餐：** 学生到校时可以享用早餐。这是孩子们以健康的餐点开始一天的好方法，并为学习做好准备。

我们需要您的支持来确保这个学年取得成功。通过帮助孩子准时到校和接送，并确保孩子每天都到学校，我们可以共同努力，让这个学年对每个人来说都变得美好。

感谢您成为我们学校社区的重要一部分。我们期待着与您和您的孩子一起度过一个精彩的学年！

此致，

Francine A. Marsaggi

Principal

Queridos Padres y Tutores,

¡Bienvenidos de nuevo a la escuela! Esperamos que hayan tenido un verano maravilloso y que estén listos para un nuevo y emocionante año escolar. Estamos muy emocionados de ver a todos nuestros estudiantes y de comenzar un año lleno de aprendizaje y diversión.

Queremos recordarles algunas cosas importantes para que su hijo/a tenga la mejor experiencia en la escuela:

**1. Llegar a Tiempo:** La escuela comienza a las 8:15 AM. Es muy importante que los estudiantes lleguen a tiempo para no perderse las actividades y la información importante al inicio del día. Ayuden a su hijo/a a llegar a la escuela antes de las 8:15 para que puedan comenzar el día con sus amigos y listos para aprender.

**2. Asistencia Diaria:** Cada día de escuela es importante para el aprendizaje y el crecimiento de su hijo/a. Les pedimos que aseguren que su hijo/a venga a la escuela todos los días. La asistencia regular ayuda a mantener a los estudiantes al día con sus estudios y a disfrutar de las actividades que tenemos planeadas.

**3. Recoger a Tiempo:** La escuela termina a las 2:25 PM. Por favor, asegúrense de recoger a su hijo/a a tiempo. Si los estudiantes son recogidos tarde, puede ser estresante para ellos y afectar su día. Agradecemos su ayuda para recogerlos a tiempo.

**4. Desayuno Disponible:** Ofrecemos desayuno cuando los estudiantes llegan a la escuela. Es una excelente manera de comenzar el día con una comida saludable y estar listos para aprender.

Necesitamos su apoyo para hacer que este año escolar sea un éxito. Ayudando con la llegada y recogida a tiempo, y asegurándose de que su hijo/a asista a la escuela todos los días, podemos trabajar juntos para que este año sea maravilloso para todos.

¡Gracias por ser una parte tan importante de nuestra comunidad escolar! Estamos ansiosos por tener un gran año con ustedes y su hijo/a.

Atentamente,

Francine A. Marsaggi

Principal