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Parents and Guardians:

We’ve made it easier to sign up for an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). Setting up a basic account will allow you to get emergency notifications from the DOE.

If you have not yet created your account, you can create a basic account online from any computer, phone, or tablet. All you need to do is:

Go to https://mystudent.nyc/saa/signup
Set up the account by:
- Entering your name and email address,
- creating a password, and
- answering a few brief security questions so you can reset the password if you forget it.

After you create your account, you will need to verify your identity and your relationship with that student. You will need an account creation code letter, contact Norma Santaliz at nsantaliz@schools.nyc.gov.

Once you verify your connection to your student you will be able to see your child’s grades, test scores, and attendance.

Family Updates from Chancellor Porter

Chancellor Porter's Recent Letters to Families can be found below:

April 9th - Update for Families from Chancellor Porter and Health Commissioner Chokshi

March 22nd - Update on Blended Learning Options from Chancellor Porter

March 19th - Update for Families from Chancellor Porter

PTA May Virtual Meeting

TBD

Blended Calendar by Cohort

March calendar

Blended & Remote Schedule Times

GRADE	TIMES
Grade 3	8:30 am- 10 am
Grade 4	9:30 am- 11 am
Grade 5	10:30 am- 12 pm
Grade 2	11:30 am- 1:15 pm
Grade 1	12:15 pm- 1:15 pm
Grade K	1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
PK Blended & Remote	9:00 am- 9:15 am
PK Full Remote	9:30 am- 10:00 am
PK Blended Remote	12:00 pm- 12:20 pm

Announcements Feed

Get Your Mother's Day Cooking Decorating Kit Now!

Mother's Day Cookie Decorating Kits available from the PTA.

Cash or Check $10 per kit
PayPal - $11.00

Each kit contains 2 flower-shaped cookies, 1 icing bag, and 2 containers of edible decorations.

- Please return the tear-off by Monday, April 26th
- Blended students will bring kits home week of May 3rd
- Remote students will be contacted by pick up or delivery of kits

Please click on the link for PayPal.

Make all checks payable to PS 65 PTA

Parents/Guardians, please make sure that you include your student's name, classroom, email, and phone number on ALL orders.

Any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the PTA at ps65pta@gmail.com.

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Dine Out for Dolphins at Duffy's!

Tuesday, April 27th

15% of your check will be donated to PS 65 PTA when you mention that you are there for the PS 65 Dine Out.

Lunch dine-in and take out - 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Dinner dine-in ONLY - 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Pre K Applications Deadline has been Extended!

The deadline for families with children born in 2017 has been extended to Monday, April 19th. The application process is not first-come, first-served, and all applications received by the deadline will be treated equally.

Families can apply online at MySchools.nyc or over the phone by calling 718.935.2009. Translation and interpretation services are available. Families can visit nyc.gov/3K and nyc.gov/prek for more information.

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District 31 App

District 31 has just launched a new app for residents of Staten Island. It's called NYC District 31 Staten Island. The app is available to download on iTunes. It has social media and news updates in one place, essential information for families, and information about the schools in District 31.

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Wide Open School - Check It Out!

A new initiative from the DOE powered by Common Sense Media, Wide Open School brings resources to make learning at home better for parents and children. Activities range from pre-school to grade 12.

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Latest Family Updates from Chancellor Porter

Latest family updates from Chancellor Porter.

April 9, 2021

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2020-2021 Family Guide

The 2020–21 Family Guide provides some information on what that teaching and learning will look like this school year. You will find universal expectations for how our schools will support every single student every single school day—whether they are participating in fully remote or blended learning.

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Device Request Form

Remote Device Request Form from the Department of Education.

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Have you created your New York City Schools Account?
Parents and Guardians:

We’ve made it easier to sign up for an NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). Setting up a basic account will allow you to get emergency notifications from the DOE.

If you have not yet created your account, you can create a basic account online from any computer, phone, or tablet. All you need to do is:

Go to https://mystudent.nyc/saa/signup

Set up the account by:

Entering your name and email address,

creating a password, and

answering a few brief security questions so you can reset the password if you forget it.

After you create your account, you will need to verify your identity and your relationship with that student. You will need an account creation code letter, contact Norma Santaliz at nsantaliz@schools.nyc.gov.

Once you verify your connection to your student you will be able to see your child’s grades, test scores, and attendance.
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2018-2019 Recognition School!

Congratulations to our teachers, students and families! NYS has designated PS 65 as a 2018-2019 Recognition School based on high academic achievement, student growth, and having made progress during the 2017-2018 school year.

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Events

Apr 23

Picture Day for Remote Students

Picture Day for remote students in grades Pre K to 4 is scheduled for Friday, April 23rd at the schoolyard under a tent. Please check DOJO or Google Classrooms for a message from your child's teacher with further details.

*Graduation Pictures for 5th Graders TBD

Questions/Concerns: Please email Mrs. Rodriguez at erodriguez@schools.nyc.gov or Ms. Santaliz at nsantaliz@schools.nyc.gov.
- Picture Day PK-4 Prepay Notice.pdf
- PS 65 REMOTE PICTURE DAY.pdf
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Apr 27 10:00 PM 11:00 PM

Parent University: Learning and Growing

The DOE invites NYC families to a series of virtual courses on supporting students in hybrid and remote learning. In this course learn how to engage your child in instruction and support your child’s growth. Access practical resources, tools, and tips to help your students learn at home and school and build and sustain meaningful relationships. This course will be taught in English and Spanish by our partners and experts at Columbia University’s Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL).

To Register:
1. Visit parentu.schools.nyc (Open external link)
2. Sign in with your NYC Schools Account or create a new account
3. Choose a course from the Course Catalog tab
4. Click Enroll
5. Check your email for confirmation!

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May 13

Eid Al-Fitr - Schools Closed

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May 31

Memorial Day - Schools Closed

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Jun 3

Anniversary Day - Chancellor's Conference Day

Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development. Students not in attendance.

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Health Screening DOE Buildings/ Covid Testing Consent

Before entering the school building, all students and guests must complete the Health Screening Tool. Students can use the "DOE Employees and Students" option with their @nycstudents.net accounts to fill this screening out. Parents/ guardians, and other guests can use the "Guest Screening" option.

All students entering PS 65 as of Monday, December 7, 2020 will require a Consent for Testing form completed. You will need to print it out and give to your child. For easier access, log in to your child's NYC Schools Account.

COVID 19 Testing Updates From the DOE

Please click on the links below to see information on COVID 19 testing in-school and getting results from BioReference. You can also see additional resources on COVID 19 testing results on the DOE webpage.

COVID 19 Child Test Results

COVID 19 In School Testing Program

Free Online Resources for Students

Audible Stories - Students everywhere can instantly stream stories.

Time for Kids - Digital Library free for the rest of the school year.

NYPL Connect - The New York Public Library is pleased to offer online tutoring to provide families with homework help, enrichment activities, and remote learning support through our partnership with Brainfuse. This partnership is just one of the many ways the Library is expanding its digital resources to New York City families during our temporary closure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Families can access these tools with an NYPL library card. If you or a family member don’t have a library card, sign up for one using our SimplyE app.

Download SimplyE for iPhone/iPad on App Store

Download SimplyE for Android on Google Play

Expanded Resources for Kids

Novel List K-8 Plus

Museums Offering Virtual Tours

Brightly Storytime

Storyline Online

Story Time From Space

BrainsOn

GoNoodle

Cosmic Kids Yoga

New York Historical Society - History at Home