Family Communication at PS 503 (Archive)

PS 503 Upcoming Communication

Thursday, September 9 – Families will receive an email containing information about school forms to complete and how to access Google Classroom using student google accounts.

Monday, September 13 – First day of school! School begins at 8am

Child Mind Institute: Caregiver Summer Support Series

Our School and Community Programs team would like to invite NYC DOE families to join us for our upcoming Caregiver Summer Support Series. Workshops will be delivered in both English and in Spanish, and will offer techniques to manage stress, de-escalate confrontations between siblings, and practice self-care. Please follow the links below to learn more about each workshop and to register.

Caregiver Summer Support Series (English)– Learn More & Register Here

Caregiver Summer Support Series (Spanish)– Learn More & Register Here

June Message to Families from Chancellor Porter

Please see the June 18 letter from Chancellor Porter regarding information about Juneteenth and the end of the year.

NYC School Survey for Families – Deadline Extended to June 18!

This is a very exciting time as we prepare for end of the year celebrations, transitions, and summer plans.  It is also the time of the year when we ask families to complete the NYC School Survey.  The Survey is an opportunity for families to share their voices and give feedback about our school.  We value your opinion and want to know what your priorities are for your child’s education.  We will use your responses to make improvements in our school for next year.  Please know that all surveys are anonymous and you will need your child’s OSIS number to complete the survey.  This information was emailed to you on May 20th.  If you need support completing the survey, we have families supporting families at arrival.  You can also email info@ps503online.org for support. 

  • All students whose parents submit a NYC Survey will be eligible for “Time with the Teacher” to do fun remote and in person enrichment activities such as games, dance, music, art, and many more! 

Thank you to all of the families who have completed the survey and looking forward to hearing from others!

Adult English Classes at PS 503

We are so very excited to offer English as a second language adult classes to our families! We have 2 certified teachers that will be teaching the class. The classes begin Wednesday June 2nd @ 8p-9:30p and will take place every Monday & Wednesday 8p-9:30p via Zoom.  

Please join us on Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83425988254?pwd=ck9TMTMzdno4OHlJU1pnT3NjTHFpdz09
Meeting ID: 834 2598 8254                       
Passcode: 730326

D20 Conversations with the Superintendent, June 8th & June 10th

District 20 Superintendent Pretto is inviting students and families from across the district to meet with him to discuss designing student-centered learning experiences. If you are interested in sharing your needs and wishes for the school year 2021-2022, please register for the community conversations using the links below.

STUDENT SESSION (K-8) : Tuesday, June 8th 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Student Session Registration (English): https://forms.gle/yFCFXBQCtPx16M5Q9
Student Session Registration (Español): https://forms.gle/UAcoMfoE9dk1VgqJ9
Student Session Registration (Chinese/中文): https://forms.gle/tBxtJMAtPdM9Y8ok9
Student Session Registration (Arabic): https://forms.gle/tBxtJMAtPdM9Y8ok9

FAMILY SESSION: Thursday June 10th 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Family Session Registration: https://forms.gle/UGFBPjnsZcEs47S19
Family Session Registration (Español): https://forms.gle/Dt4jSVnfb4Qd7a9m9
Family Session Registration (Chinese/中文): https://forms.gle/ENPpoYxR1wyW2sqf6
Family Session Registration (Arabic): https://forms.gle/VVUbqufgcfvngRkP7

Happy Father’s Day!

To all of the amazing dads in our PS 503 community support your children, we appreciate you! Happy Father’s Day!

Zumba Family Workshop, Friday, June 4th, 6pm

Please join us on Friday, June 4th at 6pm virtually for a Zumba Workshop! Zumba is a fun and healthy way to dance and exercise together as a family.  Come and learn some Zumba moves from a professional Zumba instructor! See you there! 

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/91252750674?pwd=c0laRC96Q2xSQUN2bTdqN1hvOUZNZz09
Meeting ID: 912 5275 0674
Passcode: 77737e

CEC May 20 Special Meeting, Wednesday, May 26

We will be having a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent Evaluation. 
Time: May 26, 2021 06:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/82774850435?pwd=STlUOXpMN3ZvRHhsT1J0TllsYTdrdz09
Meeting ID: 827 7485 0435
Passcode: 911470

Chancellor’s Letter to Families About AAPI month

Please see Chancellor Porter’s Letter to Families recognizing May as AAPI month and including resources for families.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Video Message from Ms. Demos, Ms. Laro & Ms. Precil

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers in our PS 503 community doing the toughest and best job in the world.  You are appreciated!

SLT Meetings Agenda & Minutes – Tuesday, May 18

Here is a document for all SLT Meeting Agendas & Minutes for 2020-2021 meetings.

District 20 Leadership Team Meetings Videos for March & April

Please see the links below for the D20 Leadership Team Meetings in March & April.

District 20 Leadership Team (DLT) Meeting – March 19, 2021
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/bc49badc-6655-4c8a-8514-078f977392d7

District 20 Leadership Team (DLT) Meeting – April 16, 2021
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/ee63c04c-45ca-48d5-96d1-7dda235bf70c

PS 503 Family Meeting with the Principal Updates

Thank you to all the families and staff members who  joined us on Tuesday, 5/11 for a very informative family meeting!  We appreciate your questions and feedback. 

Important Announcements:

  • Summer Rising Program – Application is open! Please see the information below about how to get support completing the application.
  • Middle School Offers are now available in MySchools accounts!
  • NYC School Family Survey – Share your thoughts about our school! You can complete one survey per child, even if they are in the same school. The code is “f” and your child’s 9-digit OSIS number. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or email info@ps503online.org if you need support.

Please refer to the slides shared at the meeting for information and links.

CEC Elections are Open on May 1! Share Your Voice!

Voting for City and Community Education Councils begins on Saturday, May 1!

For the first time, every parent or guardian of a New York City public school student now has the
opportunity to vote for their Education Council representatives! City and Community Education Councils (CCECs) serve as the voice of our families, offering important advice to the Chancellor and the NYC Department of Education. Voting begins on Saturday, May 1 and ends on Tuesday, May 11.

To vote, you just need an NYC Schools Account (mystudent.nyc) that has all of your students registered. Visit schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA to learn more about the NYC Schools Account. If you do not have an NYC Schools Account, or need help registering your children to your existing account, visit our table at arrival or email info@ps503online.org.

District 20 CEC Meeting, Wednesday, May 12

PS 503 families are welcome you to join the D20 CEC May monthly meeting at 7pm. Superintendent Pretto will be discussing assessing grades 2-5 students using the online platform i-Ready.

Date:         Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Time:        7:00 PM Calendar Meeting

Login:  https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/83210944687?pwd=MzlpRVFWT2h1WWhFQkE2Z05FYVRidz09

Meeting ID: 832 1094 4687

Passcode: 951493

PS 503 Virtual PTA Meeting Wednesday April 21

Thank you staff and families who attended the PTA meeting on Wednesday. Below are the slides from the Principal’s Report.  

FREE Child Mind Institute Caregiver Workshops

The Child Mind Institute’s School and Community Programs team would like to invite families to join us for our upcoming Caregiver Support Series. Each 60-minute workshop will be delivered in English and available at no cost to NYC DOE caregivers. 
REGISTER HERE

  • Structuring a Home Learning Environment | Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM 
  • Managing Kids’ Screen Time | Wednesday, April 7th, 2021 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM 
  • Motivating Your Child for Remote Learning – Part 1 | Tuesday, April 13th, 2021 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM 
  • Motivating Your Child for Remote Learning – Part 2 | Wednesday, April 21st, 2021 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM 
  • Improving You Relationship with Your Child | Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 | 9:00AM – 10:00AM 
  • Parent Calming Techniques | Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 | 4:00PM – 5:00PM 

Sunset Park Affordable Housing Virtual Events

Learn about Fifth Avenue Committee’s newest affordable housing project in Sunset Park and how to apply online using NYC Housing Connect! Please see this link to sign up for events on May 4.

Letter from Chancellor Porter: April 20, 2021

In the aftermath of the George Floyd verdict, Chancellor Porter has written a letter to families sharing her thoughts.  Please see the Chancellor Porter Letter to Families 4.20.21. 

Please know that we are thinking of you all at this emotional and challenging time in our country. Be safe, stay healthy, and know that we are  here to listen and support in any way we can. 

Grades 3-5 State Test Update: Testing Request Form

  • Open to students in blended learning and remote learning
  • If your child is 100% remote, & you choose to have them take the test, they will need to come to the building to take the test (one day only for each test)
  • If you would like your child to take the tests you will need to complete this request form:  PS 503 State Testing Request Form – complete this form by for each child who you would like to take the exam

Whether your child is in blended learning or remote learning If you do not submit a request by April 15th, your child will not take the tests.

  • June 9 – Gr 4 Science Test

If you need support, or if you have any questions, please email info@ps503online.org.

PTA Events

PTA Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May 5

Time: May 5, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/83347081839?pwd=a1YrWHVCWTRQMjdIU1VhUUxwNzJmQT09
Meeting ID: 833 4708 1839
Passcode: 758505
One tap mobile

PTA CEC Election Workshop, April 28

Time: Apr 28, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/87293483872?pwd=QTZ4RVl2cnBSM1RrMUZZcy81MUx0dz09
Meeting ID: 872 9348 3872
Passcode: 088482

CFL Virtual Vaccine Information Sessions

CFL will be having information sessions about the COVID-19 Vaccine on Wednesday April 28 at 5pm (conducted in Chinese) and Thursday, April 29 at 7pm (conducted in Spanish).

请先确认某人与某人交谈后再进行一次Covid-19激光吸尘器治疗。 
日期：April 28 
时间：5pm-6pm 
飞涨：https://zoom.us/j/91933172556 
电话+16465588656,,91933172556#

Únase a nosotros en una conversación importante para aprender sobre las vacunas Covid-19. 
Fecha: Jueves, 29 de Abril 
Hora: 7pm-8pm 
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94332707091 
Por teléfono: +16465588656, 94332707091#

Doodle Bot Workshop for Students, Friday, April 30

On Friday, April 30 at 6pm our Title 1 Parent Advisory Committee will be sponsoring a Doodle Bot Workshop where students can make a robot with their  families.

Families can  pick up the materials needed on April 28th (12- 3pm) & April 29th (2-3pm) in the school yard.

Please join the Zoom link below to make your robot! 

Topic: PS 503 Doodlebots Family Workshop

Time: Apr 30, 2021 06:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88620226739
Meeting ID: 886 2022 6739
Passcode: makerspace

PS 503 Families Meeting with the Principal, Tuesday, April 6

Thank you to all staff and families who attended the PS 503 Families meeting with the Principal on Tuesday, April 6. Below are the slides that we shared during the meeting, including the topics of opting in the blended learning, requesting to take the NY state tests for grades 3-5, food pantry at PS 503 and more.

If you would like to view the recording of this meeting (and play Name that Tune with us!) you can view the recording here.

Upcoming District 20 CEC Meeting, April 14

Please be aware of the upcoming District 20 CEC meeting. See this flyer for more details.

Time: Apr 14, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/87825483766?pwd=c1JVMC9YSzNQb3c0ZCt5Z2hWNExlQT09
Meeting ID: 878 2548 3766
Passcode: 583621

Letter from the Chancellor: Important Deadlines

Please see this letter from Chancellor Porter about important deadlines regarding the Blended Learning Opt-in window, Kindergarten Gifted & Talented, & PreK Registrations.

SLT Meetings Agenda & Minutes – Tuesday, April 13

Here is a document for all SLT Meeting Agendas & Minutes for 2020-2021 meetings.

SLT Meetings Agenda & Minutes – Tuesday, March 23

Here is a document for all SLT Meeting Agendas & Minutes for 2020-2021 meetings.

PS 503 Virtual PTA Meeting , Wednesday, March 17

Thank you to staff and families who attended the virtual PTA Meeting on March 17, 2021. Below is the Principal’s Report for your reference.

FREE Child Mind Institute Caregiver Workshops in SPANISH

The Child Mind Institute’s School and Community Programs team would like to invite Spanish-speaking families to join us for our upcoming Caregiver Support Series. Each 60-minute workshop will be delivered in Spanish and available at no cost to NYC DOE caregivers. 
REGISTER HERE

  • Mindful Parenting | March 17th, 2021 | 5:00pm
  • Supporting Your Child in Virtual Learning | March 18th, 2021 | 5:30pm
  • Managing Caregiver Stress | March 25th, 2021 | 5:30pm

Citywide Council on ELLs and Special Education Meeting

The Citywide Council on English Language Learners and Citywide Council on Special Education are hosting a virtual meeting for school communities on Thursday, March 18 at 6pm. See this flyer for registration information.

Community Education Council Seat

The deadline to apply for a seat on an Education Council has been extended to 11:59PM, March 4. Apply now for a seat on a Community or Citywide Education Council! Applying is fast and easy. Simply log into your NYC Schools Account at mystudent.nyc to get started.

PTA Elections

Thank you to all the families who attended the PTA meeting last night! We have elected new officers to the PTA Executive Board. The officers are as follows: 

  • President – Ana Maria Aguilar
  • Vice President – Crystal Rosario
  • Secretary – Jenny Santin
  • Treasurer – Jasmine Franco

Congratulations to them and we look forward to working with them to support our families! To contact the PTA Executive Board, please email ptaexecutiveboard@ps503online.org.