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Coffee with the Principal on November 21

11/6/2019

A Message from Ms. Panag:
One of the joys of elementary school is that I get to see families in many spaces such as arrival, school trips, Family Fridays, and other celebratory school events. You often hear me say that I have a learning stance. Where I listen to the community - parents, students, staff, and then thoughtfully respond to the needs of the school. I have met many parents, and heard and responded to questions, concerns and comments.

I am delighted to share the launch of "Coffee with the Principal" starting this month. This is the first of monthly meetings where I have an informal space to engage with families. I"ll hope you'll come enjoy a morning of conversation and coffee with me on Thursday, November 21 at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.

Friday, December 6 is Grandparent/VIP Day

11/6/2019

We will host a special event for our extended family members on Friday, December 6 to help our students explore and celebrate the important role extended families have in their lives. Students are encouraged to invite a grandparent or other important person in their life to come in as a visitor to their classroom to help us learn more about our extended PS 39 family on this day. Please have guests RSVP online by Tuesday, December 3.

Please review this FAQ about the event to learn more.
Please note: due to our small classrooms and to support the theme of this event, parents are not able to visit the classrooms on this day.

Morning Arrival is Changing- November 12

11/6/2019

Summary of Changes:

As a result of safety and logistical concerns voiced by parents and staff, as well as research on other schools arrival processes, we will be implementing changes to the morning lineup process.
If children will be in the yard prior to 8:15 am, they will need parent/caretaker supervision. Note: the playground will not be open for use during morning hours.
Doors will open at 8:18 am.
Students will enter through the same doors they have been entering since the beginning of the school year. There will be staff assigned to each door.
Students proceed to their classrooms to meet their teacher(s).
Doors close at 8:23 am. Students who arrive after 8:25 am will enter through the main doors and get a late pass from the front office.
Students will practice these new procedures with their class during the school day before these changes happen.

Learn more about these changes...

PS 39 Spooktacular

10/25/2019

The Spooktacular has arrived!
Saturday, October 26th
5:30-8:00pm
John Jay HS - 237 7th Ave., Main Entrance
ADMISSION IS FREE!

Stamp cards can be purchased at the door for use at our various concessions, crafts, cupcake decorating tables and for glow items purchases.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event from 5:30 – 6:30pm and at morning drop-off this Wednesday-Friday.
Costume Parade at 6:45.
Raffle drawing and costume awards at 7:15.

* It gets hot in the cafeteria at John Jay so it’s always a good idea for kids to have something on underneath their costume if they need to cool off at any point!
*John Jay is enforcing a strict security protocol. Please plan accordingly and allow an extra 15-20 mins to get into the event.
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!
Please consider giving a small amount of your time, to help make this event a success!
There are still many spots not yet filled. Sign up *here*.

School Picture Day- Monday, October 21

9/27/2019

Irvin Simon will be at our school on Monday, October 21 for picture day. All students will have an individual photo and a class photo taken on this day. School photos are taken at Camp Friendship.

Family Fridays at PS 39

9/27/2019

Family Fridays are a monthly tradition at PS 39. It is a time when a parent or caregiver has the opportunity to visit their child's classroom and learn more about daily life at PS 39. Below are the dates for Family Fridays for the 2019-2020 school year.

Kindergarten- Grade 2 Families:
October 4
January 3
March 6

Grade 3 -5:
November 1
February 7
April 3

Important reminders about Family Friday:

Please join our Parent Coordinator and Parent Association for special announcements at Camp Friendship between 8:20 - 8:30.
Classroom visits are from 8:35- 9:00 am.
Each child is invited to have one visitor at a time due to limited classroom space.
Please not bring coffee or other hot beverages into the classroom for safety reasons.

PS 39 Welcome Dinner Saturday, September 21 (4:30- 7pm)

9/11/2019

Welcome in the school year with a fantastically fun potluck celebration of the diversity and individuality of the P.S. 39 community! Bring a delicious dish (either from your family's heritage or a favorite) to share for the potluck! This is a wonderful opportunity to make a family recipe with your children and share the story of why this dish is special to your family. This is a free community event for the families and caregivers of all P.S. 39 students, teachers and staff. It will take place in the PS 39 schoolyard.

Curriculum Night on September 12

9/10/2019

Parents are invited to visit their child's classroom and to learn about the grade level curriculum, teaching and assessment methods, and classroom schedules. Parents 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, children should not attend. LIMITED childcare will be available at PS 39.Please visit our FEATURE PAGE for more information about the schedule and childcare.

Introducing Sara Panag, PS 39 Interim Acting Principal

8/28/2019

We are very excited to welcome our new interim acting principal, Ms. Sara Panag. Please read this introduction letter from our District 15 Superintendent, Anita Skop.

Summer Engagement Kit

7/16/2019

Our Diversity & Inclusion Team has put together an amazing resource to help families this summer. Check out these suggestions for things to read, do, visit, get involved with and discuss! View the Summer Engagement Kit.

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