June 2023 Dear Colleagues, Thank you for all the hard work you and your school communities have done to make this a successful academic year. To kick off summer, and highlight the importance of literacy, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the New York State Library are partnering with 1,100 public libraries and …
PA/PTA Professional Development: PA/PTA Roles & Responsibilities: A660 overview Good afternoon District 28 Parent Leaders and Queens High School Parent Leaders Congratulations as a newly elected member of your schools PA/PTA! I am excited and look forward to supporting you in any way possible. To get you started, I would like to invite you to our …
Good afternoon Partners We are looking forward to starting the summer meals program this week. During our last call, we discussed promoting the summer meals program though your networks. Please see the Free Summer meals social media graphics for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In addition to the attached graphic, please use the suggested language in …
Hello all – Are you looking to connect with Staten Island families, especially families on the North Shore with children 12 and under? Snug Harbor’s SprinklerFest is coming soon! Each year, hundreds of households come to connect with community resources and celebrate summer in the sprinklers at this free event. We invite you to come …
Dear Colleagues, The end of the school year is full of excitement and enthusiasm, but for some it might be stressful and include nervous energy. I know that day-to-day pressures and difficulties can be challenging and overwhelming, especially for young people. As part of our continuing effort to focus on the wellness of our students, …
Dear Colleagues: As we wrap up a great school year tomorrow, I just wanted to send you a quick note to thank you for all of the work you do on behalf of our students and families…and to extend to you and your families my wishes for a wonderful summer. It was great to connect …
Dear Staff: We have initial information to share about a recently identified security vulnerability in a third-party file-sharing software, MOVEit. The New York City Department of Education used MOVEit to transfer documents and data internally as well as to and from vendors, including third-party special education service providers. This vulnerability affected customers, including other government …
Finding Connections to Our Kids, through E-Sports Dear Colleagues: On a recent Saturday 50 of our wonderfully sharp and talented students went head-to-head in the City’s first-ever, in-person Battle of the Boroughs e-sports tournament. Their challenge, straight from Mayor Eric Adams: Create the safest, most inclusive, future-ready city spaces using Minecraft Education, an online game …
Dear Parent Leaders, Great News! We are happy to announce that a new date has been confirmed for the Wellness Workshop in Honor of Parent Leaders. A Journey of Care: Compassionate Practices for Transformation! This workshop, crafted by former educators, will empower YOU with actionable skills and tools to strengthen your well-being and professional growth, improve mental …