Welcome to P.S.889
"What we learn with joy, we never forget"
Updates & Announcements
PS889 Virtual Tour
Want to see pictures of our School and classrooms?
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Virtual Book Drive
We are so excited to announce our P.S. 889 virtual book drive! The goal of this initiative is to support a diverse and inclusive education for our young learners. It is our belief that books serve as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. They are an essential tool in teaching our students self love and empathy.
If you have the means, please consider making a book donation by purchasing from our PS889 Wishlist. The wishlist was compiled by teachers and members of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee (RESJ). The books will go directly towards our classroom and school libraries.
You can access the wishlist via the link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25J6TQL8QW5YR?ref_=wl_share
When ordering from Amazon, please use the default shipping address “Nicole Barnett’s Gift Registry Address.” Nicole will be receiving the books and bundling them for teachers.
If you would prefer to purchase from an alternative or local bookstore, please inform the RESJ Committee at equityandjustice@ps889pa.org so we can update the registry quantity and arrange for pickup/drop-off.
Feel free to share this wishlist with family, friends or on social media!
If you have the means, please consider making a book donation by purchasing from our PS889 Wishlist. The wishlist was compiled by teachers and members of the Racial Equity and Social Justice Committee (RESJ). The books will go directly towards our classroom and school libraries.
You can access the wishlist via the link:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25J6TQL8QW5YR?ref_=wl_share
When ordering from Amazon, please use the default shipping address “Nicole Barnett’s Gift Registry Address.” Nicole will be receiving the books and bundling them for teachers.
If you would prefer to purchase from an alternative or local bookstore, please inform the RESJ Committee at equityandjustice@ps889pa.org so we can update the registry quantity and arrange for pickup/drop-off.
Feel free to share this wishlist with family, friends or on social media!
Kindergarten Application Period is now open!
If your child was born in 2016 and you live in New York City, your child can start kindergarten in September 2021. All families, including current pre-K students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners, should submit an application. Apply by Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Apply online at MySchools.nyc
Apply in Arabic, Bangala/Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
Apply over the phone by calling 718-935-2009
Call Monday through Friday 8am-6pm.
Apply by phone in over 200 languages. If you speak a language other than English, ask for an interpreter.
Need further support?
Contact a Family Welcome Center by visiting schools.nyc.gov/welcomecenters.
Apply online at MySchools.nyc
Apply in Arabic, Bangala/Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
Apply over the phone by calling 718-935-2009
Call Monday through Friday 8am-6pm.
Apply by phone in over 200 languages. If you speak a language other than English, ask for an interpreter.
Need further support?
Contact a Family Welcome Center by visiting schools.nyc.gov/welcomecenters.
COVID Testing Consent Form:
Parents with children in Grades 1-3, if you haven't already done so, please complete a consent form for student COVID testing. The consent form can be found online: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/nyc-schools-account Scroll down and click on the blue box NYC Schools Account. That will lead you to a page to create an account or sign in (you must have your child's OSIS (School ID) number) Once you have created an account or signed in, you can complete and submit an online COVID testing consent.
*ONLY FOR CHILDREN IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADE
*ONLY FOR CHILDREN IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GRADE
A/B Schedule for Pre-K Students only
Health Screening Survey
All students seeking to enter our school building must complete a health screening survey. Upon arrival parents will be asked to provide the results of the health screening either by showing the results on their phone or a printout. The health screening must be completed on each day of arrival. Paper health screenings will be provided to anyone that cannot access the screening electronically.
In order to have quick and speedy entry into our school building, we are encouraging all families to access the health screening website and have it ready on their phone: https://healthscreening.schools.nyc
In order to have quick and speedy entry into our school building, we are encouraging all families to access the health screening website and have it ready on their phone: https://healthscreening.schools.nyc
Blended/Remote Learning Options
IMPORTANT DOE UPDATE ABOUT THE BLENDED LEARNING OPT-IN PROCESS:
In an effort to best meet the needs of students, families, teachers and school leaders and to establish strong routines and structures for learning the DOE has provided the following update about the Blended Learning Opt-In Process :
Monday, November 2 – Sunday, November 15: Blended Learning Opt-In Window for Families Families requesting to change from 100% remote to blended learning should complete and submit the Learning Preference survey during this window.
Link to learning preference survey: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
The school will review requests to adjust classes. Schools will notify families of new class assignments and cohort schedules.
Weeks of November 30 & December 7: Students Begin In-Person Learning.
Students will be welcomed to In person learning on their newly assigned cohort day.
***Please note: This will be the ONLY
opt-in window for families this school year, through the last day of the 2020-2021 school year.
In an effort to best meet the needs of students, families, teachers and school leaders and to establish strong routines and structures for learning the DOE has provided the following update about the Blended Learning Opt-In Process :
Monday, November 2 – Sunday, November 15: Blended Learning Opt-In Window for Families Families requesting to change from 100% remote to blended learning should complete and submit the Learning Preference survey during this window.
Link to learning preference survey: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
The school will review requests to adjust classes. Schools will notify families of new class assignments and cohort schedules.
Weeks of November 30 & December 7: Students Begin In-Person Learning.
Students will be welcomed to In person learning on their newly assigned cohort day.
***Please note: This will be the ONLY
opt-in window for families this school year, through the last day of the 2020-2021 school year.
Return to School Information Sessions
Return to School webpage link:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020
Return to School Quick Links:
Back to School Pledge
Health and Safety
Choosing Remote Instruction for the Fall
Teaching and Learning
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020
Return to School Quick Links:
Back to School Pledge
Health and Safety
Choosing Remote Instruction for the Fall
Teaching and Learning
Learning Bridges Program
For students in grades 3-K–8, who are participating in blended learning, Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options on the days when students are scheduled for remote-learning instruction, for the same time period as the remote-learning instructional period. The Learning Bridges programs will:
Survey Link: schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges
Please complete this survey to express interest in the Learning Bridges program, which will provide childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade this fall for days when they are not in school buildings.
For students in grades 3-K–8, who are participating in blended learning, Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options on the days when students are scheduled for remote-learning instruction, for the same time period as the remote-learning instructional period. The Learning Bridges programs will:
- Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners;
- Provide opportunities for children to connect to remote-learning activities;
- Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities;
- Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools.
Survey Link: schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges
Please complete this survey to express interest in the Learning Bridges program, which will provide childcare options for children from 3-K through 8th grade this fall for days when they are not in school buildings.
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