Digital Citizenship Resources
Here are some helpful resources that the NYCDOE has collected to support families and students to stay safe and to make good choices around Social Media.
Here are some helpful resources that the NYCDOE has collected to support families and students to stay safe and to make good choices around Social Media.
Guidelines for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather: Some schools continue to keep children inside when the temperature is below 32 degrees. This is not consistent with current Health Department recommendations or current DOE policy. Children benefit from vigorous exercise and should be given the opportunity to play outside whenever possible. Unless it is snowing or there is ice on the playground, low temperatures should not be a barrier to outside play, as long as children are appropriately dressed. The Health Department strongly encourages principals to maintain outdoor play periods on the vast majority of winter days.
I agree that rigorous play is essential to our youth. Please assist us with making sure that our students have the appropriate outside clothing so that all may participate in our recess times. The decision to play outside will be made on a day-to-day basis.
亲爱的家长,
最近有一些老师和家长询问关于午饭后操场活动的政策, 我想将教育局的有关政策列在下面:
关于在寒冷季节户外活动条例:
有一些学校在华氏32度以下持续将孩子们留在室内活动, 这与目前纽约市教育局健康部门的政策相违背, 孩子们从有活力的锻炼中受益良多, 因此应尽量多地安排学生在户外活动。 除非下雪或结冰, 如果孩子衣着保暖, 低温不应成为孩子户外活动的障碍,教育局健康部门特别鼓励在冬季中保持户外活动的时间。
我赞同教育局 的观点,我们青少年需要有活力的户外活动。请协助我们, 让您孩子穿着保暖, 可以在中午活动时间在学校操场里 玩耍。 活动具体安排根据每天天气决定。
Saludos a todo nuestro personal y padres de familia,
Varios padres y personal de la escuela han preguntado acerca de nuestra política para ir al patio a la hora del recreo. Yo planeo seguir la política del DOE (Departamento de Educación) como lo dice aquí abajo:
Guía para jugar afuera en el frío Algunas escuelas continúan manteniendo a los estudiantes dentro del edificio cuando la temperatura es bajo los 32 grados. Esto no va de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del Departamento de Salud o con las políticas del DOE. Los niños y niñas se benefician con el ejercicio vigoroso y se les debe dar la oportunidad de jugar afuera siempre que sea posible. A menos de que este nevando o de que haya hielo en la patio de recreo, las bajas temperaturas no deberían ser una barrera para jugar afuera, siempre y cuando los niños estén vestidos apropiadamente. El Departamento de Salud recomienda fuertemente a los principales a mantener periodos de juego afuera en la vasta mayoría de los días de invierno.
Yo estoy de acuerdo con que el juego riguroso es esencial para nuestra juventud. Por favor ayúdenos asegurándose de que nuestros estudiantes tengan las ropas apropiadas para estar afuera para que todos puedan participar en nuestra hora de recreo. La decisión para jugar afuera será hecha en una basediaria.
144-39 Gravett Road, Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 793-2130
Marlin Vellon, Principal - Erica Paley, Sheilah Papa, Martha Xenakis, Assistant Principals
Michael Tramontana, Dean of School Culture and Respect for All Liaison
Dear Parents of Students in Grades PK-8:
Parent/Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for the AFTERNOON and EVENING on Thursday, March 7th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. On THURSDAY students will be dismissed at 11:30 A.M. Grade PK-8 conferences will be held by appointment only. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
Teachers are reaching out to families to schedule online appointments for Parent Teacher Conferences. If you have not yet heard from your child’s teacher, please do not hesitate to reach out to them. You can also find their sign-up link on the website above. If you have any questions, you can contact the school at (718) 793 – 2130. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Marlin Vellon, Principal
*See the attached memo (PTC March 2024.pdf) that was backpacked home, too. Also visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/parent-teacher-conferences
Dear PS/MS 219 Families,
Due to expected severe weather conditions, New York City Public Schools will pivot to remote learning tomorrow Tuesday, February 13th.
While buildings are closed, school will be in session remotely for all students. Students in Prekindergarten and above will be expected to log on and participate in their classes from home, starting at 8:10 AM. Visit this link for access to live Zoom links https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/psms219zoomlinks/pivot-to-remote-zoom-links Also ensure that you have access to your child’s Google Classroom.
All afterschool activities for Tuesday, February 13th will be canceled.
For information about digital learning tools, applications, and platforms used by the New York City Department of Education, please visit schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning.
Do not hesitate to contact our school today at 718-793-2130 or contact our Parent Coordinator Maria Torres at 646-752-4077 if you have any questions. For the most updated information, visit our school website https://www.psms219.org/ and our school App (to download the App, search "Paul Klapper" in the Google Play or Apple Store). Thank you for your collaboration.
Sincerely,
Marlin Vellon, Principal
Dear Middle School PS/MS 219 Families, our school has been accepted into Broadway Jr., a Shubert Foundation-sponsored program and will be producing a musical production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Jr. The production will include a staff-assigned director, choreographer, and musical director. We are hoping to generate interest and commitment from 30-50 middle school students to participate as actors or ensemble members and a technical crew to work on sets and costumes. This opportunity is open to ALL grade 6-8 students! Click on this document ( Willy Wonka Intro Letter with Sign Up Link.pdf ) for more information.
*Flyer: Willy_Wonka_JR_Flyer.pdf * (Sign Up Link https://forms.gle/nBsoZXUKXUC2MNFG8)
Thank you for joining us for our HMH Literacy Workshop series (HMH Family Literacy Workshop January 2024.pdf). Below are reference materials:
We recently introduced an exciting, evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program that can help our students better engage in learning, learn to self-regulate their behavior, and improve their attention skills and well-being. MindUP™ is a classroom-based program that teaches children strategies guided by the fields of neuroscience, mindful awareness training, social and emotional learning, and positive psychology to support success in the classroom and life. Click here to learn more via the Family Welcome Letter (MindUP Parent Letters.pdf) and visit http://www.mindup.org/Jan
* Join us for a Parent Workshop on January 24th during the virtual Parent Association (PA) meeting: Click here to learn more - 25Q219 Parent Family Workshop Flyer Bringing MindUP Home.pdf *
Access our school's Instructional Focus/Mission and Vision for the 2023-2024 School Year.
We have great news to share! Our Elementary School Afterschool Program will begin in January. Please click here ( PSMS 219 ES NYJTL Welcome Letter.pdf ) to learn about important details and fees, such as registration and orientation dates. (Click here for translated versions.)
Registration for the PS/MS 219 NYJTL Elementary Afterschool Program has been postponed and will occur during in-person orientation on Friday, January 12th, to ensure that families have an opportunity to ask questions before signing up for the program. Click here to register for the orientation https://forms.office.com/r/M1Z3hXMFRt Join in person Friday, January 12th at 4:30 PM (Location, PS/MS 219 Cafeteria) to fully register. Bring ID with you to sign in. The first 50 families that attend in person on Friday, January 12th will have priority in admittance into the program due to the completion of the necessary documentation that will be done at the in-person meeting. After the first 50 slots are allotted, families will be added to a wait list and given a later start date. An information session will also occur virtually on Thursday, January 11th at 4:30 PM via Teams (Click here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting join via Meeting ID: 242 585 086 912 Passcode: LEuP8k). Questions? Contact Site Director Nyesha Scott at 631-913-5684. (Click here NYJTL Elementary Afterschool Program Updates.pdf for translated memo.)
Parents/Guardians and Students, click below for directions: Access to NYCSA
Dear PS/MS 219 Families,
Welcome to a new and exciting school year! We hope you had a safe, fun-filled and well-rested summer. We are ready to welcome you and your child back to PS/MS 219 as we open our doors for the first day of school on Thursday, September 7th. As you prepare for your child’s first day of school, please be sure to review the following attached information- Welcome Back Letter (Principal's Message) and Back to School Checklists. Enjoy the remaining days of summer!
Best, Marlin Vellon, Principal
Welcome Back September 2023.pdf
back-to-school-2023-checklist English.pdf
PS/MS 219 Families, the first few days of school have been a success, all thanks to you and our partnership. Our administrative team and staff members have a lot to share about our upcoming school year. We invite you to attend virtual Meet the Staff Night via Zoom on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The website with Zoom links are here: https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/psms219zoomlinksOpens in a new browser tab (Round 1) 5:00 - 5:45 PM and (Round 2) 6:00 – 6:45 PM
Principal Vellon’s Townhall and Parent Association Meeting will be at 7:00 PM. ALL are welcome! Join the Zoom Link here: https://zoom.us/j/85952410313?pwd=VXNLYmRwQlBEdVJSR1dZMlhsMW9Idz09 (Meeting ID: 859 5241 0313 Passcode: 339766) Thank you and see you then!
*(Click here to access the event's details: Meet the Staff Night Memo September 2023.pdfOpens in a new browser tab) and Padlet https://psms219.padlet.org/mvellon2/MeetTheStaff2023
See our Mural's creation in action, a representation of our PreK - 8 students' journey at PS/MS 219. What We Do Matters. How We Feel Matters. Our Work Together Matters.