Over the next few weeks, PS 39 will be involving our school community with relief efforts for the communities in Puerto Rico.  Learn more about the issues here (special thanks to Jeannie Gallego for creating this info sheet).

I​ ​want​ ​to​ ​help​ ​but​ ​I’m​ ​not​ ​sure​ ​where​ ​to​ ​begin.​ ​How​ ​can​ ​I​ ​help?
The PS 39 community is mobilizing so that we can best come to the aid of our neighbors and friends. The PS 39 Student Council, Parent Association & our school community are encouraged to stay updated on how you can best help by checking in with your Class Parents and looking at the PS 39 website for more information. The issue is not whether we want to donate but how we can actually make an impact and really help those that are affected. This recovery is going to take a very long time so urgent help is needed right now, but in 3 months, 6 months time our friends and neighbors will still be hurting.

TO​ ​DONATE​ ​RIGHT​ ​NOW:
Boys and Girls' Club of Puerto Rico -San Lorenzo's Club House 
For more than 50 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Puerto Rico has provided a safe and creative place for kids and youths.
89% of BGCPR participants and their families live in poverty. After the hurricanes, their situation worsened. With schools damaged and not able to open with certainty, they need educational and support services more than ever.  The Boys and Girls' Clubs of Puerto Rico's commitment is to serve as the second home for more than 15,000 kids and as a focal point in the community for assistance during this recovery effort.​   Click here to learn more about donating.

​United​ ​for​ ​Puerto​ ​Rico: http://prfaa.pr.gov/unitedforpuertorico/ United For Puerto Rico, an organization created by the governor's wife Beatriz Rosselló in collaboration with the private sector, is providing a way for anyone to help victims in Puerto Rico. On Tuesday, Rosselló retweeted an endorsement of United for Puerto Rico,. The initiative aims to provide aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the impact of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María. The organization also has a list of needed construction materials and other supplies for those who would rather donate goods instead of money.

WE NEED TO HEAR YOUR VOICE!  PLEASE complete our short SURVEY to help our Diversity & Inclusion Team determine how best to create a more diverse and inclusive environment for us all!  
Survey for families RETURNING to PS 39: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WRZWL2W
Survey for families NEW to PS 39:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3BGTLXJ

To learn more about this team and for great resources visit our Diversity & Inclusion page

Our first Parent Association (PA) meeting is coming up!  As a parent or guardian of a PS 39 student, you are a member of the PS 39 PA!  

Wednesday, September 27th
6:30 – 8:00 pm
at Camp Friendship
Childcare provided by CBE counselors in the PS 39 Cafeteria
 
This is your chance to:

• Meet your Executive Board & SLT Members
• Get an overview of the year ahead
• Learn about our fundraising goals
• Hear from Ms. De Paz – Updates, Q&A
• Sign up for volunteer opportunities
  • Committees – Learn more about our committees here
  • Events – “The Big Three”
    • Annual Halloween Spooktacular – October
    • Annual Auction Gala – March
    • Annual PS 39 Carnival – June

Parents are invited to visit their child's classroom and to learn about the grade level curriculum, teaching and assessment methods and classroom schedules. Parent will have the opportunity to ask questions and will also be able to meet with our cluster teachers, academic intervention teachers and other support staff. 

This event is designed for adults, free childcare is provided for school age children in our cafeteria.

Below is a schedule for the evening.  Parents are invited to attend any session that they are interested in/ applies to their child:

5:30- 6:00pm
Service Provider Presentation
Ms. Warren, speech provider 
Ms. Zeno, ENL teacher

6:00- 6:30 pm
Cluster Teacher Presentation (session 1)
Mr. Bacovic, Physical Education
Ms. Bernstein, Art
Mr. Deutsch, Music
Ms. Long, Science/Technology

6:30- 7:00 pm
Cluster Teacher Presentation (session 2)
Mr. Bacovic, Physical Education
Ms. Bernstein, Art
Mr. Deutsch, Music
Ms. Long, Science/Technology

7:00- 8:00 pm
Classroom Presentation
All classroom teachers will present in their classrooms

The newly redesigned PS 39 Family Handbook for the 2017-18 school year is now available!  This resource provides a wealth of information about all things PS 39 including the school day, policies & procedures, staff and parent leadership information.  We hope it will be a useful tool for your family.  You can always find a copy linked on our FAMILY HANDBOOK page.

Saturday, September 16 from 5 -7 pm in the PS 39 school yard!
Help us celebrate our multi-cultural community and welcome in a new school year with a fantastically fun potluck recognizing the diversity and individuality of our PS 39 community.  Bring a delicious dish from your family's heritage or just a family favorite to share!  Families are also welcome to bring their own picnic if there are concerns about allergies etc..  This is a free community event for all PS 39 families.

RSVP for the event and also sign up to VOLUNTEER. 

Questions?  Contact Jane Chuang (janechuang4@gmail.com), Schele Williams (schewill@gmail.com) or Chiwoniso Kaitano-Price (ckaitano@gmail.com).