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.
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
Middle School Offers: Middle school offers are now available! Families can view their child’s middle school offer in their MySchools account.
Printed letters are being sent via U.S. Mail
Waitlists will open at the end of this week
If any family needs assistance accessing MySchools or their child’s middle school offer, please contact Mr. Woodburn (rwoodburn@schools.nyc.gov), Ms. Wu (ywu25@schools.nyc.gov) or Ms. Zanata (szanata@schools.nyc.gov).
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.
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
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month. Click here for the virtual library and other resources.
Click here to check out a booklist with Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander Characters
Speak Up Pocket cards - Pocket guide when faced with biased language and situations
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.