Parent Workshop-
How can I support my child's social studies at home?
How can I develop my child's unique cultural strengths and empathy toward others?
How can I answer difficult questions from my child on unsettling topics?

Presenter- Mr. Richard Bluttal,
Social Studies Consultant
formerly of the New York Historical Society

Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Time: 2pm-3pm
Via ZOOM
                      Please register to attend---- https://forms.gle/vWBr3mYaohaVXkmA9

 

The purpose of this workshop is to teach parents how to support your child’s social studies curriculum at home. It will cover ideas and offer easy to implement strategies as to how to help students understand unsettling topics and how to answer their difficult questions.

·       Why is Social Studies Important? 

The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

·       Learning about Unsettling Content (e.g., Slavery,  Civil War, Native Americans )

o   A brief look at some of the curriculum units

·       Helping Your Child Understand Challenging Topics

o   How to talk to your child about Slavery
o   Tools to use at home (touch objects, picture books, suggested websites)

·       Culturally Responsive Classroom, setting up a social contract in the classroom

o   A student-centered approach to teaching in which the students' unique cultural strengths are identified and nurtured to promote student achievement and a sense of well-being about the student's cultural place in the world.

 

Kindergarten Open House Presentation (PDF)

Kindergarten Open House (Power Point)

Grade 5 Parent Info Session- Middle School Choice
Thursday, January 7, 2021 2pm-3pm
Friday, January 8, 2021 10am-11am
via MEET

Grade 5 Parent,
Apply to middle school online at -- www.MySchools.nyc.gov
Middle School opens beginning week of January 11 to February 9.
Deadline to apply is February 9.

Please see powerpoint and
To Do Checklist.

 

 

Grade 5 Parent Info Session- Middle School Choice
Thursday, January 7, 2021 2pm-3pm
Friday, January 8, 2021 10am-11am
via MEET

Grade 5 Parent,
Apply to middle school online at -- www.MySchools.nyc.gov
Middle School opens beginning week of January 11 to February 9.
Deadline to apply is February 9.

Please see powerpoint and
To Do Checklist.

 

PARENT WORKSHOP

Topic: Fall 2020 Assessments- i- Ready

Tuesday, October 7, 2020

11am Kindergarten I-Ready
12pm Grade 1 I-Ready
1pm Grade 2 I-Ready

 

Friday, October 9, 2020

11am Grade 3 I-Ready and MOSL
12pm Grade 4 I-Ready and MOSL
1pm Grade 5 I-Ready and MOSL

 

Parent Information Session

Daily Health Screening for Entry into the school
Groups A,B, C

September 23, 2020
Time: 10am-11am
via Google MEET

Karin Kelly, Principal
Kerstin Kobetitisch, Assistant Principal
Laura Hui, Parent Coordinator

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DOWLOAD THE PDF PRESENTATION

 

Parent Info Sessions

9/1-- Parent Info Session --- Full Remote Group D- Grades 1-5

DOWNLOAD FLYER SEPTEMBER 2020 CALENDAR

POWER POINT Presentation

PDF Presentation

9/2-- Parent Info Session-- Blended Learning Groups A,B, C, Grades 1- 5.

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SEPTEMBER 2020 CALENDAR

POWER POINT Presentation

PDF Presentation

9/3 -- Parent Info Session --- Welcome Kindergarten Orientation.

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SEPTEMBER 2020 CALENDAR

10am Kindergarten Blended Groups A, B, C

POWER POINT Presentation
PDF Presentation

12 pm  Kindergarten Full Remote  Group D

POWER POINT Presentation
PDF Presentation

 

TOWN HALL- August 13 ( Power Point)

TOWN HALL - August 13 ( PDF)

 

• Parent Information Session (Power Point)
• Parent Information Session (PFD)

Tuesday, March 10, 2020
                                     Choice of session:
                                                     morning ---  7:45am-8:30am ( Library)
                                                     afternoon--  1pm-2pm        (STEM)
                                               
          Please RSVP that you are attending by email to LHui2@schools.nyc.gov

                                             Presenter ---- Mr. Pizza                                                          

Test dates.     Test format.       Question & Answer session

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Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020
                       Time:   Morning    7:45am-8:30am   (Library)
                                    Afternoon 1pm-2pm  (Library)  

Physical & emotional signs of test anxiety.
Tips on how to reduce/overcome it.

• Help Your Child Reduce Test Stress/ Anxiety
• Help Your Child Reduce Test Stress/ Anxiety ( Power Point)
• Test Anxiety Bookmarks
• Helping Your Child Manage Test Anxiety
• Test Taking Tips
• Training Survey
• Move-to-Improve Focused Breathing Techniques

 

PS 174  Parent Workshop--- (Grades 3 to 5)         
        Topic: What Do Parents Need to Know
                                About the New York State Tests?

An overview of the upcoming NYS Tests----
      English Language Arts (ELA) and Math Test

• What are the New York State Tests? (PDF)
• What are the New York State Tests? (Power Point)
• State Test Handout 2020 (PDF)

 

                                             Presenter, Jennifer Chan, Department of Mental Health & Hygiene
                                             Facilitator, Laura Hui, Parent Coordinator 

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
                       Time:   Morning  7:45am-8:30am   (Library)

                                    Afternoon 1pm-2:15pm  (Library)  

Come join us—
Online Safety, Cyberbullying, Smart Phones, Gaming…
How to protect your child on Social Media.
- Smart phones – Smart or Scary?
- Social Media
- Cyberbullying
- Gaming

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DOWNLOOAD the Power Point

HANDOUTS

• Child Mind Institute Tips for Screen Time
• Cyberbullying Unplugged
• Gaming Parent Handout
• Smart-phone Safety
• Social Networking Tips for Parents

 

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Time:
Morning 7:45am-8:30am (Library)
Afternoon 1pm-2:15pm (Library)

Positive Parenting focus on —
Prevention and positive interventions.
Learn effective parenting styles.
Ways to manage challenging behaviors.
Resources.

101 Phrases of Praise

Types of Discipline (Punishments)

Discipline Skills to Master

Positive Parenting (Power Point)

Positive Parenting (PDF)

 

Kindergarten Parent Workshop -- Topic: Moving from "Star Books" to "Just Right Books"

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Choice of session-- Morning 7:45am-8:30am

Afternoon: 1pm-2pm

Place: Library

Come hear about how we use "Just Right" books so you can help your child become a stronger reader.

Click here to Download the Power Point Presentation

Click here to Download as a PDF

 

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Time: Morning  7:45am-8:30am   (Library)
           Afternoon 1pm-2:15pm  (Library)  

Mental Health 101:

Mental health disorders are the most common health issues among school-aged children.

This workshops informs parents/ caregivers of the signs and symptoms of a mental health disorder.
 
This workshop entails a discussion of the signs and symptoms of some of the most common mental health disorders, including ADHD, depression, and anxiety.  

Mental Health 101 For Children and Youth Ages 6-12

ADHD Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Fact Sheet

Worried that your child is depressed?

Ps174 Training Survey

Helping Your Child Manage Test Anxiety

“What is the NYC Standard Discipline Code”


Mrs. Kobetitsch, Assistant Principal
Facilitator, Laura Hui, Parent Coordinator

Date:  Tuesday, October 15, 2019
                       Time:   Morning   7:45am-8:30am   (Library)

                                   Afternoon  1pm-2:15pm  (Library)  

The Discipline Code is also known as the Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning. Come to this session to learn more about the NYC Standards Discipline Code.

 

Grade 5 Parent Information Session

What is the Middle School Choice Process?
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Morning: 7:45am-8:30am
Afternoon:1pm-2:15pm
Library
Agenda
Welcome.
Timeline---

• In October, the Office of Enrollment letter is mailed directly to the home.
• Online Application due by December 2, 2019.
• One offer in March 2020.

To Do—
Attend the District 28 Middle School Fair and Open Houses with your child.
District 28 Middle School Fair.
When: Tuesday, October 22, 2019 | 5:00-7:30pm
Where: Forest Hills High School | 67-01 110th Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Visit the Middle School Open Houses.

• “Sign in” at all the Open houses that you attend!
• If your child is attending an open house during school hours, who bring a letter from the middle school are marked (excused) late. Students who arrive to school without waiting for the letter, are marked (unexcused) late.

Question & Answers.

MSEnrollment @schools.nyc.gov

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