P.S. 161 The Arthur Ashe, Jr. School

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration

  REMINDER!
  
  Kindergarten offers have already been sent out. Many of you have accepted but there are a few that never responded.
  
  Remember, you will have to complete registration again. We are completing registration every day between 8am and 10am. You will need to bring your child's birth certificate/passport, two proofs of income and vaccine records.
  
  If you have any questions, please reach out to me.
  
  Alisa Abrahim- Parent Coordinator
  Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
  718.441.5493

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• Summer Spirit Wear!

  The P.S. 161 Summer Spirit Wear Sale starts on Tuesday! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas!

   

  Shop at https://1stplace.sale/70241

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• Autism Walk

  On Saturday, there will be an Autism walk & Resource Fair!
  
  Come and join us as we represent our school, our students and our families in our community. Wear your school blazers wear or navy blue. Make signs supporting autism awareness. Let's walk together!
  
  The walk begins at 1pm at Smokey Park. See the flyer for more details.
  
  See you on Saturday, May 4th!

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• School Spirit Wear!

  P.S. 161 has launched an official online spirit wear store. Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days!
  
  To celebrate the grand opening, use code SPIRIT507 to receive 25% off and get free shipping on orders over $60.
  
  Shop at https://1stplace.sale/70241.

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• April Title I Meeting

  Join us on Thursday at 5pm for our Title I meeting!
  
  Agenda:
  - Class Size
  - Parent Involvement & Barriers
  - Spring into Reading with NY Reads & Literacy
  - Questions, Answers & Discussions
  
  See you on Thursday!
  
  https://www.meet.google.com/cpe-nkus-wcq
  Join by phone : +1 440-462-3654 pin: 638260988

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• Purple Up for Military Kids!

  April is the month of the military child. The life of a military-connected child is one of constant change. In addition to the typical stressors of being a kid, a military child faces a unique set of challenges, including separation during deployment and being relocated across the country – or even the world.

  Being a military child means always having to adjust and adapt to an array of changes, and that’s not an easy task!

  Wearing purple is a visible way for everyone to show support and thank military youth for their strength and sacrifices.

  Wear Purple on Wednesday, April 17th!

  
  Here are some resources for families -
  https://sesamestreetformilitaryfamilies.org/

   

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• School Survey 2024

  The deadline has been EXTENDED to April 19th. There are still many families that have not completed the survey. Please follow the steps below to complete the survey as soon as possible. Thank you so much!
  
  ** Remember, one survey per child is required. **
  
  - Complete the NYC School Survey in three easy steps online.
  1. Go to nycschoolsurvey.org and click on 'Take the 2024 NYC School Survey'
  2. In the box, type “f” and then your child’s 9-digit student ID
  3. Complete the survey and submit
  4. Let your child’s teacher know you’ve submitted the completed survey online so he/she can get their homework pass!
  
  You may also go to https://schoolsaccount.nyc to complete the survey.
  1. Sign in at schoolsaccount.nyc
  2. Click on 'Forms'
  3. Scroll down and click on 'NYC School Survey'
  4. Complete the survey and submit.
  
  If you need your child's student ID number, you may ask your child's teacher or Ms. Alisa, the parent coordinator, and they will help you.
  
  Alisa Abrahim - Parent Coordinator
  Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
  718.441.5493

  PS161

• CEC 28 Equity Committee Meeting

  Dear D28 Community,

  Please join us at the next Virtual CEC 28 Equity Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 6:30pm. Please see the attached agenda for your reference.

  CEC 28 Equity Committee
  Date & Time: April 17, 2024, at 6:30PM
  Join Via ZOOM
  Register here:
  https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUofu2opzgtHtTV7vTqlKye7L4hnVVzRqpI

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• Kindergarten Offers!

  Kindergarten 2024-2025 offers are almost here!!
  
  On March 27, families of students who applied online to begin kindergarten in the upcoming school year will receive an email notification of an offer that they will be able to accept or decline using their MySchools account, through May 3. Families who did not apply online will receive their offer letter in the mail by April 12.
  
  Be sure to check for that notification tomorrow. You must accept or decline. After, you can send Ms. Alisa an email or call to set up an appointment to complete registration.
  
  For registration, you will need:
  1. Offer Letter (printed)
  2. Proof of age for the child (birth certificate or passport)
  3. Two proofs of address (conEd, health insurance, spectrum, NYSID)
  4. Immunization record (full print out from doctor)
  5. If your child is new, they will need to be with you. If they already attend PS161, they do not need to be with you.
  
  
  
  Alisa Abrahim - Parent Coordinator
  Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
  718.441.5493

  PS161

• NYC School Survey!

  The deadline to submit your survey is QUICKLY APPROACHING! We need your help. There are still many families that have not completed the survey. Please follow the steps below to complete the survey as soon as possible. Thank you so much!
  
  ** Remember, one survey per child is required. **
  
  - Complete the NYC School Survey in three easy steps online.
  1. Go to nycschoolsurvey.org and click on 'Take the 2024 NYC School Survey'
  2. In the box, type “f” and then your child’s 9-digit student ID
  3. Complete the survey and submit
  4. Let your child’s teacher know you’ve submitted the completed survey online so he/she can get their homework pass!
  
  You may also go to https://schoolsaccount.nyc to complete the survey.
  1. Sign in at schoolsaccount.nyc
  2. Click on 'Forms'
  3. Scroll down and click on 'NYC School Survey'
  4. Complete the survey and submit.
  
  If you need your child's student ID number, you may ask your child's teacher or Ms. Alisa, the parent coordinator, and they will help you.
  
  Alisa Abrahim - Parent Coordinator
  Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
  718.441.5493

  PS161