Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year!

Dear P.S. 120 families,

I would like to officially welcome you all to the 2022-23 school year! We hope you have had a safe and enjoyable summer!

Our website, www.ps120q.org, has been updated with a "Back to School" section. Right now, you can find grade-level orientation presentations (click on your child's grade to access the file) as well as the 2022-2023 school year calendar. We would also like parents to know that there is no need to purchase most school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. We understand the economic toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on families, so I have allocated funds to be used to purchase supplies for each child's individual use.

Although we are still awaiting further guidance on NYCDOE procedures and policies for the upcoming year, we would like to share some information that is currently available. The health and safety of all students and staff continue to be my, and our entire school community's, highest priority.

Our official school hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
The first day for all students is Monday, September 8th.



Enjoy the final weeks of summer!

Sincerely,
Principal Marino

Reminder - Student Baggie Pickup Today til 2:00 PM

Reminder- Parents who received an email regarding their child's baggie of student belongings (from school year 2019-2020) may come to the schoolyard between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to pick it up.

If you have any questions about whether your child has a baggie to pick up, please call 718-359-3390.

Enjoy your day - Instruction will resume tomorrow, Wednesday, June 9th.

P.S. 120 Parent Weekly Bulletin - 6/4/21

P.S. 120

Parent Weekly Bulletin

Week of 6/4/21

Principal’s Memo

Dear P.S. 120 Families,

June is a very busy month, as we celebrate all of our accomplishments this year and make plans for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Please look out for details coming soon regarding the following information sessions for parents:

  • Graduation Town Hall Meetings: Families of current PreK, Kindergarten, and 5th Grade students will be invited to attend as we explain the health and safety procedures we will be following for our in-person graduation/moving-up ceremonies.

  • 2021-2022 Reopening Orientations: In September, we will be welcoming all of our families back to school, including many who have been in remote learning since March 2020. To help you prepare for this transition, we will offer both in-person and virtual orientation sessions to inform you of the health and safety procedures we have in place at P.S. 120.

It seems that this weekend, we will have the warm, summery weather we usually expect over Memorial Day weekend. I wish you a safe and enjoyable weekend with your family.

Sincerely,
Robert Marino
PrincipalAnnouncements

  • 15th Annual NYC School Survey: The survey is available to all members of school communities online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org. All survey responses are due by June 11.

    • Parents of remote students received their access code via email.

    • Parents of in-person students received their code in a letter sent home 5/14.

    • Any parent who needs help with the survey access code should please contact Ms. Mitarotonda (718-359-3390 / bmitarotonda@schools.nyc.gov)

  • Student Belongings (2020-2021 School Year): As we prepare classrooms for a full return to in-person learning for September 2021, our support staff has been organizing and labeling baggies of student belongings from student desks from the 2020-2021 school year. These items have been individually bagged and are ready for pick up:

    • If your child has a baggie on-site, you will receive confirmation via email/ParentSquare.

    • Please come to P.S. 120 schoolyard on Tuesday, June 8th (NO SCHOOL - Clerical Day) between the hours of 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

    • If you are not sure whether your child has a baggie on-site, please call 718-359-3390 during school hours and we can confirm.

  • Summer Rising Program: Find more information here. Apply here. Please contact Sandy Wu (ywu25@schools.nyc.gov) if you have any questions.

SEL Corner

  • Announcements

    • If a parent/guardian needs support from our school counselors, please complete this form.

    • If you can not access your child’s MySchools account (the one used to apply for middle school), please call 203-548-0204 or email rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov

    • For students and parents of 5th graders only

      • Monday, June 7

        • The Middle School Transition workshop will be held for students. A recording of the workshop will be shared with parents for viewing.

      • Monday, June 7, 6:00 PM - Bell Academy is hosting a virtual New Family Orientation. Parents/students accepted to Bell Academy are encouraged to join the orientation to learn more about Bell Academy. Click here to view the flyer with the meeting link.

      • Tuesday, June 8, 6:00 PM - JHS 185 is hosting a virtual Meet & Greet. Parents/students accepted to JHS 185 are encouraged to join the Meet & Greet to learn more about JHS 185. Click here to view the flyer with the meeting link.


  • Brain Power Wellness

    • As you know, we strive to enrich our minds, bodies and hearts each day at P.S.120! We have been using Brain Power Wellness activities to provide virtual “brain breaks” while we engage in in-person and remote learning.

    • To spread Brain Power throughout our P.S. 120 community, please try some individual activities with your children on Mr. Manzione’s YouTube channel! This week, please revisit:

      • Brain Screen

      • Paint the Fence, Wash the Window

      • Push Ups

    • In addition to Mr. Manzione’s YouTube page, please check out and share the Brain Power YouTube Page and Brain Power I.G. Live pages with your family!

Celebrations

Please check our June 2021 calendarfrequently to find important dates and events!
- June 8th - Clerical Day: There will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday 6/8. It is a Clerical Day for staff.

HIV/AIDs Education Lessons

Dear Parent/Guardian,


HIV/AIDS is one of the most serious health problems Americans have ever faced. Advances in medicine have made tremendous strides in keeping people infected with HIV healthy for many years. Still, it has no cure, and education is the only way we can help our students protect themselves from becoming infected. Mayor DiBlasio’s multiyear investment in the new Health Ed Works initiative strengthens DOE’s commitment to student health by increasing support for health education in all our schools. 


The New York State Education Department and the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) require that HIV/AIDS education be provided for all students in kindergarten through grade 12, as part of comprehensive health education. The HIV/AIDS Curriculum that NYCDOE developed for NYC students is age and developmentally appropriate. For example, in kindergarten, students learn how people get sick and how to get better. In 7th grade, children learn how HIV affects the immune system, the risks of alcohol and drug use, and the importance of communicating with parents/guardians or caregivers. High school lessons teach students to avoid behaviors that put them at risk for HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancy. 


As a parent or legal guardian, you have the right to excuse your child from certain HIV/AIDS lessons that teach about methods of HIV/sexually transmitted infection prevention. These “opt out” prevention lessons are identified in the HIV/AIDS Curriculum, which is online at

https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/resource/hivaids-curriculum-2012-edition/


If you would like your child to be excused, you must write a letter to me stating that:


· Your child should not be in the classroom during the “opt out” prevention lessons; and

· You will teach your child about prevention at home.


Encourage your child to speak with you about HIV/AIDS. Doing so can help you reinforce your child's awareness of how HIV is transmitted, and present opportunities for you and your child to discuss how abstaining from sexual intercourse is the most important and effective way for children to protect their health and their future.


We welcome your involvement on our School Wellness Council or to coordinate PTA

presentations about HIV/AIDS. Speak to your child's teacher, parent coordinator, or me about how you can support the lessons. If you have any questions regarding this program, please call me at (718) 359-3390.                         .

Sincerely,


Robert Marino

Principal

P.S. 120 Parent Weekly Bulletin - 5/28/21

P.S. 120 Parent Weekly Bulletin - 5/28/21

Jacqueline Momoh • 11 days ago • Friday, May 28 at 3:02 PM • P.S. 120Q

P.S. 120

Parent Weekly Bulletin

Week of 5/31/21

Principal’s Memo


Dear P.S. 120 Families,

This Monday, there is no school in observance of Memorial Day, a day on which we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives while serving in the U.S. military. We thank them for their service and for keeping our country, and our democracy, safe.

An important part of democracy is the right and responsibility to vote. With this in mind I would like to call your attention to two important elections occurring soon in our community.

  • NYC: June 2021 Primary Election - Ranked-choice voting will be used for the June 2021 Primary Election, in which the Mayor and other city officials are elected. Learn more about ranked-choice voting and the June Primary Election here.

  • P.S. 120: We will hold our schoolwide PTA elections in the evening on Wednesday, June 16th. We encourage all parents to attend as we vote for a President, Treasurer, and Secretary for the 2021-2022 school year.

Particularly during this school year, our PTA faced the challenge of how to program services and events to include all P.S. 120 students and families. Looking ahead towards next year, we are excited to discover the possibilities our 2021-2022 PTA can accomplish together. But… we need YOU! We need more parents to participate in the PTA, to attend monthly meetings, provide feedback, and to serve as board officers (President, Treasurer, Secretary). We provide training and staff support for our elected board officers, and we encourage parents of all grades to get involved as much as your schedules will allow. Please contact our Parent Coordinator Ms. Wu (ywu25@schools.nyc.gov) if you are interested in joining the PTA and/or running for one of our open PTA offices.

Sincerely,
Robert Marino
PrincipalAnnouncements

  • 15th Annual NYC School Survey: The survey is available to all members of school communities online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org. All survey responses are due by June 11.

    • Parents of remote students received their access code via email.

    • Parents of in-person students received their code in a letter sent home 5/14.

    • Any parent who needs help with the survey access code should please contact Ms. Mitarotonda (718-359-3390 / bmitarotonda@schools.nyc.gov)

  • Mental Health Panel For South Asian Communities During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Hosted by South Asian Council for Social Services on June 3rd 5:00pm-6:00pm. Click here for more information.

  • Community Education Council 25 Meeting will be on June 2nd 7:00pm. Find more information here.

  • Summer Rising Program: You can read more here and apply to Summer Rising by first creating an account here.

  • Pre-K offers are now available in MySchools! All families who received a main offer have until June 25th to respond. Contact Susan Zanata in the main office (call 718-359-3390 or email szanata@schools.nyc.gov) for assistance with your offer.

SEL Corner

  • Announcement

    • If a parent/guardian needs support from our school counselors, please complete this form.

    • If you can not access your child’s MySchools account (the one used to apply for middle school), please call 203-548-0204 or email rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov

    • For students and parents of 5th graders only

      • Monday, June 7

        • Ms. Zhu, Mr. Woodburn, and a panel of former PS 120Q students who now attend JHS 189Q will host a Middle School transition workshop. A recording of the workshop will be shared with parents for viewing. Parents and students can click here to submit questions in advance.

      • Monday, June 7, 6:00 PM - Bell Academy is hosting a virtual New Family Orientation. Parents/students accepted to Bell Academy are encouraged to join the orientation to learn more about Bell Academy. Click here to view the flyer with the meeting link.


  • Brain Power Wellness

    • As you know, we strive to enrich our minds, bodies and hearts each day at P.S.120! We have been using Brain Power Wellness activities to provide virtual “brain breaks” while we engage in in-person and remote learning.

    • To spread Brain Power throughout our P.S. 120 community, please try some individual activities with your children on Mr. Manzione’s YouTube channel! This week, please revisit:

      • Brain Tapping

      • Harmony Claps

      • Side Stretch

    • In addition to Mr. Manzione’s YouTube page, please check out and share the Brain Power YouTube Page and Brain Power I.G. Live pages with your family!

Celebrations

June 2021 Calendar: Please review our June calendar for important dates. Check back frequently to see events/celebrations scheduled as we conclude this unique school year!

  • May 31st - Memorial Day: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday 5/31 in observance of Memorial Day.

  • June 3rd - Chancellor’s Conference Day: There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday 6/3. It is a Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development.

Copy of Brain Power Wellness Family and Community Open Workshop

Good evening!

We are happy to announce that P.S. 120 has purchased 5 “community” parent workshops with our Brain Power partners. P.S. 120 families may log into Zoom every Wednesday at 5pm during the month of May to participate in Brain Power wellness exercises with other families across the city. These virtual workshops will focus on gentle movement, fun brain exercises, breathing, relaxation & mindfulness.

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Zoom ID: 821 0434 2330 Password: 689041

Please join with your family this evening - All are welcome!

READY 4K Virtual Family Fun Hour: Feelings & Friends

READY 4K Virtual Family Fun Hour: Feelings & Friends

On Tuesday, May 25 at 6 pm, Ms. Rebecca, Popcorn and the Family Fun crew will help us expand our emotional toolkit through games, songs, stories and more. Social and emotional skills help kids navigate every area of life, from learning in school to making friends on the playground. In this workshop we will explore how to build positive relationships with ourselves and others.

Have parenting questions? Bring them, too! Adults will have a chance to ask early childhood mental health expert Tamar Izcovich, LCSW for her insights and advice during the ask-me-anything session at the end of the workshop.

See the flyer for more details and register here. Captions will also be available in English and Spanish throughout the workshop.
Families can text NYC to 70138 to sign up for the Ready4K program at any time.

Fall 2021 School Reopening

Dear PS 120 Community,

Attached and copied after this message, please find a significant announcement from our NYC Schools' Chancellor, Meisha Porter.

Starting in the Fall of 2021, all students and school staff will return to full-day, in-person schooling. It has been an unimaginable year. However, with the dedication of all of our school employees and your steadfast focus as parents/home school teachers, I am confident that we will start the next school year stronger and more determined than ever.

I am meeting regularly with our administration, coaches, counselors, teachers, paraprofessionals, and support staff, to devise plans to address any learning loss your children may have experienced, as well as how best to support the emotional difficulties associated with the many aspects of this pandemic. I will be reaching out to you, as well, to help inform us of how we can best support your child next school year.


As always, feel free to reach out to me with questions and concerns.

Sincerely,

Robert Marino





Dear Families,

First, thank you. I know the past year has required resiliency, determination, flexibility, and sacrifices from all of us, and from you in particular. You have taken on new roles that many of you never imagined you’d have to take on, and have balanced so much while coping with losses and the many life challenges that COVID-19 brought to us over the past year.

As we close out this school year, I am looking forward to the opportunity that lies before us to reimagine what school is and means for your children. We know that we have to welcome our students back to a warm, welcoming, and affirming learning environment that challenges them academically while lifting them up when they need support.

As our schools work hard on re-imagining how we educate our children, I am excited to share with you our reopening plans for fall 2021. Based on available health indicators, we will return to full-time, in-person learning this September. This means that all students in grades 3-K through 12 will be learning in-person this fall.

All teachers and staff will also be returning to in-person instruction this fall. We are very grateful for the dedication of all our principals, teachers and school staff and recognize the hard work they have done during this challenging year, and we’re excited for your children to re-connect with their beloved teachers and school staff, in addition to their peers, this fall.

As we prepare for your children, as well as teachers and staff, to return to schools, we will continue our commitment to prioritize health and safety first. With a current rolling 7-day COVID positivity rate of 0.16% and a consistently low transmission rate, our schools have a proven track record of being safe. We will meet whatever the CDC social distancing requirements are in September, and we expect that the city’s continuously improving health metrics may allow for more flexibility by the fall. Finally, in our commitment to keep health and safety a top priority, we plan to adhere to the many health and safety measures we had in place this past school year, including the following:

 Masks will continue to be a requirement in all of our school buildings

 Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms will continue to be required to stay at home

 Students, teachers and staff will continue to complete the daily health screener at home

 Every school building will continue to have a nurse

 Every classroom will have working ventilation systems  On-site COVID-19 testing will continue in school buildings as recommended by the latest health guidance

 The Situation Room will continue to support schools with next steps if there are positive cases

We know that many of our students have not attended school in-person since March of 2020, and that returning to school in-person this fall will be an adjustment. We promise to do everything we can to welcome your children back and provide the supports needed to ensure a positive homecoming.

We’ve already made investments to hire more teachers and social workers, and will have academic and social-emotional learning programs available to support our students. Here are some ways that we are supporting with the transition now, and we encourage you and your children to participate:

Chancellor’s Borough-Wide Family Forums: I am hosting borough-wide family town halls to hear more from you about this fall, and how we can use our resources to ensure a positive homecoming for your children and provide an enriching and challenging academic experience that integrates social-emotional learning. To learn more and register, please visit us here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/familyempowerment/chancellor-porter-s-family-forums School Open Houses:

Starting in June and throughout the summer, every school will host open houses for families to visit, take a tour, and learn about the health and safety precautions in place that have kept our schools safe over the last year. Your child’s school will be in touch with you about when these will be scheduled, and we encourage you to participate to learn more.

Summer Rising: In partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development, we are so excited to provide an enriching, fun and joyful summer camp experience for any interested student. We encourage your child to join us - to be welcomed back into their school communities, re-connect with teachers and staff, and get ready for fall while having fun! Families can sign up here: https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home

Thank you for your partnership, your engagement, and your dedication to your children’s education over the last year. I am in awe of how our communities came together to lift each other up to ensure our children had the best experience possible despite enormous challenges. I am looking forward to partnering with you, learning from you, and leveraging all we‘ve done together over the last year to create a new normal starting in September - one that is warm and welcoming, affirming and enriching, and exciting and challenging - for each one of your children.

In partnership,

Meisha Porter
New York City Schools Chancellor

P.S. 120 Parent Weekly Bulletin - 5/21/21

P.S. 120

Parent Weekly Bulletin

Week of 5/24/21

Principal’s Memo

Dear P.S. 120 Families,

The warm weather we’ve had this week serves as a good reminder to plan for the upcoming summer months. In addition to relaxing and spending quality time with family and friends, it is important that our students are engaged in academic and extracurricular activities during July and August. If you have not already considered NYC’s new Summer Rising program, I encourage you to do so. Summer Rising is New York City’s free school-based summer program for any City child in grades K–8. Summer Rising will integrate the strengths of DOE academics with the Department of Youth & Community Development’s (DYCD) school-based enrichment programming. Students in grades K–8 will get outside, learn, and engage with peers and caring adults in safe, supervised, and enriching ways. These programs will provide a bridge to the next school year and allow students to reconnect with one another and with their schools. Students will address unfinished learning while being provided avenues for recreation, exploration, and fun. You canread more hereand apply to Summer Rising by first creating an account here.

This week, most of our students completed the iReady diagnostic exam #3 (final). A few students who require makeup exams will complete them in the coming days. Our school staff will spend time in June analyzing our schoolwide data and planning how we can best support all students through our curriculum, academic recovery, and enrichment activities next school year.

Sincerely,
Robert Marino
PrincipalAnnouncements

  • 15th Annual NYC School Survey: The survey is available to all members of school communities online at NYCSchoolSurvey.org. All survey responses are due by June 11.

    • Parents of remote students received their access code via email.

    • Parents of in-person students received their code in a letter sent home 5/14.

    • Any parent who needs help with the survey access code should please contact Ms. Mitorotonda (718-359-3390 / bmitarotonda@schools.nyc.gov)

  • Family Art Workshops: P.S. 120's PTA has purchased a series of Family Arts Workshops for the school community to enjoy. Our kick-off workshop on May 17th was a huge success! The next two workshops are 90 minute, hands-on sessions and require registration.

    • Monday, May 24 from 6:05-7:35pm, Visual Signs of Gratitude Making Workshop

    • Monday, June 14 from 6:05-6:50pm, Pop-Up Book Page Making Workshop

Please fill out this brief form to register. Zoom links will be provided via ParentSquare.

  • 2021 Chancellor Spring Forums: Attend to join Chancellor Meisha Porter in a conversation. The Chancellor wants to hear questions that families may have and get your feedback on School Reopening. Share your own experiences of back to school for you and your family. This session will be held in Queens on Thursday, May 27, 2021, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Spanish, Mandarin and Bangla interpretation will be available.

  • Fun Fridays with Flushing Town Hall: P.S. 120 has purchased a series of virtual cultural assemblies for all students to enjoy. Students will view each 45-minute assembly with their teacher (remote students log in via Zoom) on Fridays as scheduled (times TBD):

    • Friday, May 28: Traditional Mexican dance assembly

    • Friday, June 4: Cumbia for Kids virtual assembly

    • Friday, June 11: Chinese Traditional and Folk Music assembly

    • Friday, June 18: Traditional Chinese dance assembly

  • Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz online Asian Pacific Islandander Heritage Month. Find more information and flyers.

  • Free COVID-19 Vaccine available now: Find more information here.

  • Free Yoga and Mindfulness Courses Webinars: For more information, view or download this flyer.

  • UFT Health and Fitness for Children and Adults: Details and Registration here.

    • May 29 — Hip-Hop: Together we’ll learn a piece of hip-hop choreography, incorporating street dance styles, and the pop-locking technique. Children may be invited to use props to understand counts and rhythm and to enhance their motor skills.

    • June 5 — Budget-Friendly Dinners: This session will teach you how to prepare healthy food using everyday cooking items you may already have in your fridge or freezer. Learn easy tips to cook meals with your family that are super tasty and economical!

  • Mental Health Awareness Month: Register here for one of the four sessions listed below:

    • Date: Thursday, May 27th, 2021 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

    • Date: Thursday, May 27th, 2021 Schedule: 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

  • READY 4K Virtual Family Fun Hour: Feelings & Friends On Tuesday, May 25 at 6 pm. See the flyer for more details and register here. Captions will also be available in English and Spanish throughout the workshop.

  • Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp now is available to register. Click here to find out more.

  • Emergency Broadband Benefit to Families:

    • Monthly Benefit: a discount of up to $50/month for broadband service, equipment, and device rentals; or

    • One-time Device Discount: up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of $10 - $50), where available.

    • Families can visit the FCC’s EBB webpage and view this FAQ to learn more about the EBB program. Translated materials are available via the following links: Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French and Vietnamese.

SEL Corner

  • Announcements

    • If a parent/guardian needs support from our school counselors, please complete this form.

    • If you cannot access your child’s MySchools account (the one used to apply for middle school), please call 203-548-0204 or email rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov


  • Brain Power Wellness

    • As you know, we strive to enrich our minds, bodies and hearts each day at P.S.120! We have been using Brain Power Wellness activities to provide virtual “brain breaks” while we engage in in-person and remote learning.

    • DragonFire TV - Please continue to watch the “Strategy of the Week” videos with your child, and help them master each strategy!

      • This week, we will be combining breathing and relaxation.

    • To spread Brain Power throughout our P.S. 120 community, please try some individual activities with your children on Mr. Manzione’s YouTube channel! This week, please enjoy a review of:

      • Infinity Drawing

      • Tap & Sweep

      • Balancing Poses

  • In addition to Mr. Manzione’s YouTube page, please check out and share the Brain Power YouTube Page and Brain Power I.G. Live pages with your family!


  • Family Workshop: There is one more Brain Power Wellness Wednesday Workshop this year! Please attend on Wednesday, 5/26 with your family. See the flyer here. Join the workshop on Zoom from 5:00-6:00 PM:

    • Zoom ID: 821 0434 2330

    • Password: 689041

Celebrations
May 2021 Calendar: Please review this month’s calendar for important dates/events!

  • May 28th - School Spirit Day: This month, our theme is “Crazy Hat/Hair Day!” On Friday, May 28th, all students, both in-person and remote, may celebrate Crazy Hat/Hair Day in class.

  • May 31st - Memorial Day: There will be NO SCHOOL on 5/31 in observance of Memorial Day.

136th Street Pedestrian Bridge Closure over LIE : ~May 24th - ~June 4th

Please see the following information regarding the New York State Department of Transportation’s (NYSDOT) project to improve sidewalk accessibility in Queens County. There will be a temporary loss of pedestrian access across the 136th Street pedestrian bridge over the Long Island Expressway in Queens, on or about Monday, May... Read More

Special Education Family Forum TODAY 3:00pm-7:30pm !

Join the Special Education Family Forum TODAY 3:00PM ET - 7:30PM ET!
During this interactive virtual Forum, you'll learn about a variety of special education topics from experts, hear from parent leaders, and get tools that can be used to support participation in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process.
Our interactive workshops have been developed to meet the diverse learning needs of families who are new to special education, those with children who are preparing for life after high school, and everything in between.

Register and read more here: https://www.techlearningevents.com/family-forum/home?ref=nycdoe

See the full agenda.

Brain Power Wellness Family and Community Open Workshop

Good evening!

We are happy to announce that P.S. 120 has purchased 5 “community” parent workshops with our Brain Power partners. P.S. 120 families may log into Zoom every Wednesday at 5pm during the month of May to participate in Brain Power wellness exercises with other families across the city. These virtual workshops will focus on gentle movement, fun brain exercises, breathing, relaxation & mindfulness.

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Zoom ID: 821 0434 2330 Password: 689041

Please join with your family this evening - All are welcome!

Family show - Join now!

Upcoming Family Show: Chinese Folktale: The Magic Brush 神笔马良
Time: Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:05pm-7:05pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96849997405

About the Artists & Performance
Today's family show is presented by two master storytelling artists, Xun Ye and Angelo DeCesare. They will introduce you to a famous Chinese folktale with a giant handmade pop-up book. They may also ask for your help to create the stories, and you will learn many vocabulary words in Mandarin.

If students and parents have any questions or comments, please put them in the chat box so the show won't be interrupted. We will review and answer all the questions at the end. Now let's enjoy the show!

Happening Soon: Family Assembly with Flushing Town Hall Artists! 6:05 PM on Zoom

Please join us in 30 minutes (6:05 PM) on Zoom for a fun family show, sponsored by the P.S. 120 PTA!

Upcoming Family Show: Chinese Folktale: The Magic Brush 神笔马良
Time: Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:05pm-7:05pm
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96849997405

About the Artists & Performance
Today's family show is presented by two master storytelling artists, Xun Ye and Angelo DeCesare. They will introduce you to a famous Chinese folktale with a giant handmade pop-up book. They may also ask for your help to create the stories, and you will learn many vocabulary words in Mandarin.

If students and parents have any questions or comments, please put them in the chat box so the show won't be interrupted. We will review and answer all the questions at the end. Now let's enjoy the show!

P.S. 120 Parent Weekly Bulletin - May 14, 2021

P.S. 120

Parent Weekly Bulletin

Week of 5/17/21

Principal’s Memo

Dear P.S. 120 Families,

There are a few events this week I’d like you to be aware of in both our school and the District 25 community. On Tuesday evening (5/18) from 6:30-7:30 PM, our new Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter will be leading a virtual Chancellor’s Town Hall event for Queens parents. You are invited toregister hereand attend to receive information and share any questions/concerns you may have. Chancellor Porter is a true product of the NYC public schools - a former student, teacher, leader, and a NYC DOE parent just like you. I look forward to hearing her message and hope you can attend as well!

On Friday, May 21st, the P.S. 120 community will be celebrating College Awareness Day. Although college is still several years away for our students, the emphasis on higher education and lifelong learning is a value we promote as P.S. 120 Dragons. I will be celebrating my own alma mater, Queens College, a local institution many of our school staff and parents have attended as well. I invite you to share with your child your own educational path and your goals for your child’s college and career success.

Lastly, this coming week all of our students will be taking the iReady Diagnostic #3 exams. These final assessments in ELA/Math will be used to gauge your child’s growth across the year, as well as to set goals for summer practice. Please encourage your child to do his/her best, and remember that parents should only help their child access the test - Please do NOT assist with any test questions. The results are used to inform us how to best provide individual, small group, and whole class instruction for all of our students.

Have a wonderful weekend with your family.

Sincerely,
Robert Marino
PrincipalAnnouncements

  • Family Arts Workshop Series: The P.S. 120 PTA has purchased a series of arts workshops with Flushing Town Hall teaching artists for families to enjoy. The first is this Monday evening! There is no participant limit so ALL are welcome to join.

  • Middle School Offers: Middle school offers are now available! Families can view their child’s middle school offer in their MySchools account.

  • Town Hall event with Chancellor Meisha Porter: All District 25 parents are encouraged to attend on May 18th for a discussion with new Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter. Please find flyers here: English Flyer Chinese flyer Spanish Flyer.

  • Queens North Family Sessions on May 17th 10:00am and 7:00pm: The Queens North Teaching & Learning team host the workshop to support students with the Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS). Find English Flyer, Spanish Flyer and Chinese Flyer.

  • Fresh Air Fund Summer Camp now is available to register. Click here to find out more.

  • Commission on Human Rights immigrant rights in housing event on May 13th, 5:30pm. Click here to find more information.

SEL Corner

  • Announcement

    • If a parent/guardian needs support from our school counselors, please complete this form.

    • If any parents would like to participate in our Virtual Career Day, click here.

    • Middle School Announcements

      • Parents are able to view middle school offers directly in the MySchools portal. We will be hosting two Q&A sessions this week. Below you will find the links for each session.

        • Monday 5/17 5:00PM click here for the meeting link

        • Wednesday 5/19 9:00AM click here for the meeting link

      • If you can not access your child’s MySchools account (the one used to apply for middle school), please call 203-548-0204 or email rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov

    • Friday, May 21st is College Awareness Dragon Spirit Day.

      • We invite you to have college conversations with your child. It is never too early to begin thinking about their plans for the future. Ask your student:

        • What is your favorite subject in school?

        • What do you want to be when you grow up?

        • What activities would you be interested in joining in high school, college or trade school?

  • Go on a virtual college tour or explore a college website with your child.

  • Wear or have your child wear gear from your favorite college

  • Put a college poster in your child’s room

  • Resources


  • Brain Power Wellness

    • As you know, we strive to enrich our minds, bodies and hearts each day at P.S.120! We have been using Brain Power Wellness activities to provide virtual “brain breaks” while we engage in in-person and remote learning.

    • DragonFire TV - Please continue to watch the “Strategy of the Week” videos with your child, and help them master each strategy!

    • To spread Brain Power throughout our P.S. 120 community, please try some individual activities with your children on Mr. Manzione’s YouTube channel! This week, please enjoy a review of:

      • Jumping Jacks

      • Whole Body Tapping

      • Bow & Arrow

  • In addition to Mr. Manzione’s YouTube page, please check out and share the Brain Power YouTube Page and Brain Power I.G. Live pages with your family!

Celebrations
College Awareness Day: Friday, May 21st is College Awareness Dragon Spirit Day.