Upcoming Events

  • Kindergarten Cool Culture Online Form Deadline

    PS 255 The Barbara Reing School

  • SLT Meeting

    PS 255 The Barbara Reing School

  • Fall Picture Day - 5th Grade Only

    PS 255 The Barbara Reing School
  • P.S. 255 Auditorium

    Parent Association Meeting/Title I Annual Parent Meeting

    PS 255 The Barbara Reing School

  • Fall Picture Day - Grades K - 4

    PS 255 The Barbara Reing School
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Keeping Students Safe

Lead-based Paint Safety

Keeping Students Safe

How We Report and Fix Peeling Paint in Schools

In New York City public schools, we go above and beyond to keep kids safe. To protect children under six years of age from exposure to lead, the Division of School Facilities regularly looks for peeling paint in classrooms. That’s because peeling lead-based paint can present a risk of lead exposure, especially for children under age six.

Letter to Families on Lead Inspection 
 

School Supply List for 2019 2020

School Supply List for Grades K - 5:

 kindergarten supply list 19 20.docx  1st Grade list 19 20.docx  2nd Grade list 19 20.docx  3rd Grade list 19 20.docx  4th Grade supply list 19 20 1.docx  5th Grade Supply list 19 20.docx 

After School Form

If your child is picked up by an after school program, learning center, day care, or any other outside agency, please fill out this form and send it back with your child when the school year begins in September 2019. 

Thank you.

 Afterschool Permission Slip.docx 

September Message from Principal Kelly McCann

Message From Our  Principal, Kelly McCann

September 2019

Dear Parents,

 Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! If you are new to P.S. 255, I would like to welcome you to our 255 Family. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer filled with lots of happy memories with your children. It’s hard to believe September is here already, but we are ready to begin a wonderful year with you and your child.

 Our official school hours are 8:10am to 2:30pm, Monday through Friday for all children. Breakfast will be served at 7:40am everyday. Children will not be allowed in the building before 7:40am. Please make sure your child arrives and is picked up on time each day. Children arriving after 8:10am will be marked late and must receive a late pass before entering the building. Lateness and excessive absences will prevent your child from being chosen for special acknowledgements such as Student of the Month and special incentives. Great attendance equals college and career readiness and we need your help to make sure your children can get the best education possible. We take attendance seriously because:

Number of Absences

Attendance Rate

Instructional Time Loss in Months

Instructional Time Lost in Hours

9

95%

½ month

49.5 hours

18

90%

1 month

99 hours

27

85%

1 ½ months

148.5 hours

37

80%

2 months

203.5 hours

46

75%

2 ½ months

253 hours

55

70%

3 months

302 hours

64

65%

3 ½ months

352 hours

73

60%

4 months

401.5 hours

*Attendance below 90% places your child at risk for repeating the grade.

 I am excited to announce six new staff members will be joining the P.S. 255 family, Jessica Sheldrick (K-105), Kathleen Brophy (1-203), Veronika Polyakova (2/3-103A), Taylor Courtney (4-325), Andrea Scuotto (4-327) and Shannon Andersen (4/5-106). I am sure you will find them as incredible additions to our already fantastic staff.

 In keeping with traditions, each month you will receive a calendar to keep you informed of the upcoming events in our school. We will also be using our school website, www.ps255.org to update you with information and events taking place at our school.

 Your child has been given three blue emergency cards to be filled out. Please return them immediately. One card is for your child’s teacher, one card is for the nurse’s office and the third card is for the main office. We know your child’s safety is incredibly important to you and we work diligently to ensure his/her safety at P.S. 255. We will only release your child to the individuals named on the blue card. Whenever any information changes, please contact Beth Rocco, our parent coordinator, to update your card. It is extremely important to inform us of any changes so we are able to contact you in case of an emergency.

 All NYC public school students can enjoy free breakfast and lunch at their schools. However, we do ask families to complete a Family Income Inquiry form so that our school can receive the proper amount of funding. Please complete the form that will be sent home or complete the form online at, www.myschoolapps.com Please see Beth Rocco, our Parent Coordinator if you need assistance.

 In order to help your child learn and grow as much as possible this year, we need to work as a team. We will be hosting our Parent Night on September 12th. We invite you to join us to hear the expectations for your child this school year. Teachers will be available from 4:30pm-7:30pm but will be adhering to the following schedule for class presentations:

Grade 1: 5:00pm

Grade 2: 5:30pm

Grade 3: 6:00pm

Grade 4: 6:30pm

Grade 5: 7:00pm

Kindergarten information sessions are held on the first day of school but teachers are available from 4:30pm-7:30pm if needed.

 We hope you will be able to join our Parent Association. Your support is incredibly important to us and our parents help us accomplish so much during the course of the year. Our Presidium of the Parent Association is Gabriella Cascio-Rizzo and Hulya Yalcin. We invite you to join us at our meetings and offer your support whenever possible. Your time and support are greatly appreciated.

 Should you ever need to contact the school for any reason, the following numbers may be helpful:

Main Office: (718) 376-8494

Mrs. Nikas, AP: (718) 376-8634 Ext. 0

Mrs. Ehrlich, AP: (718) 645-6128

Mrs. Silecchia-Abel, Guidance: (718) 375-8941

Nurse Irina: (718) 376-8494 Ext. 4

Mrs. Rocco, Parent Coordinator: (718) 376-8494 Ext. 1

 

Looking forward to a successful 2019-2020 school year for everyone.

Very truly yours,

Mrs. Kelly McCann

Principal

NYC Public School Guidebook 2019 - 2020

 NYC Public School Guidebook

The NYC Public School Guidebook is an annual publication containing current information about New York City’s public schools, including:
  • Important dates in this year’s school calendar
  • Details about enrolling in City schools
  • Who to speak to in schools when you have concerns
  • What students are learning in each grade
  • Programs available to support students in & out of the classroom
  • How New York City students get to school
  • Graduation requirements
  • How to obtain financial aid for college
  • ...and more!

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2019 - 2020 School Calendar

Please click below to see the School Calendar for 2019-2020 

For all latest information please check out District 22's Weekly Email Blast, Newsletter and Website

Check out all the latest information about the Community District 22 Website!

Also check out District 22's Weekly Email Blast!

As well as the District 22 Monthly Newsletter!

Check out or new P.S. 255 Photo Gallery!

Please click below to access our P.S. 255 Photo Gallery!

http://www.ps255.org/ps_255_photo_gallery

 

Physical Exam Requirement

Calling all Parents! Did you know every child must a completed physical exam to stay in school?  Just like immunizations, a check-up is REQUIRED  and a copy of the form must go to the school nurse's office. If your child is missing this requirement, please make an appointment with your child's doctor and take care of this immediately. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Attendance

When your child is going to be absent from school, please call 1-718-376-8494 ext. 1 and leave a message with your child's name, class and reason for not attending.

You also have the option of emailing Beth Rocco, Parent Coordinator at: BRocco@schools.nyc.gov regarding your child's absence.

When your child returns to school, please send in a note to their teacher.

Attendance is important!

Attendance is extremely important. Our teachers work very hard with our students every minute of the day. You may not think attendance is important, but consider this - a student who is 10 minutes late every day will miss over 30 hours of instruction during the year - a week of school. A student who is absent just twice a month will miss 20 school days - 4 weeks of school! If your child misses a day of school, they can never have another chance at that day. They will miss important information and engaging lessons. We want our students to have every learning opportunity possible.
 
Student success in school is directly related to the importance parents stress on education. Regular attendance not only emphasizes the importance of school, but also promotes responsibility and self-discipline. We need your help to ensure our students set good habits of punctuality at a young age.

School Lunch continues to be free for all NYC students but we still need you to fill out a Family Income Inquiry Form

The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that once again, lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and all meals will be served at no charge to families.

We need your help to continue to make this program a success. All parents, regardless of income, must still complete a Family Income Inquiry Form so that our schools get access to federal funding for this program and others. Please complete the form online at www.myschoolapps.com as soon as possible. A hard-copy of the form will also be sent home with your child. It is only necessary to complete one form per household.

If you need help or have any questions, please contact Beth Rocco, Parent Coordinator at 718-376-8494 ext. 1.

Please join us in spreading the word that breakfast and lunch are free for all students every day. I hope your child will take advantage of this wonderful opportunity and come enjoy a healthy meal with us.

Message from our Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams

Our Brooklyn Borough President, Eric L. Adams is working  with schools to help create a  healthier environment.

Please see the attached letter regarding how he is building a healthier future for our children: Letter from our Borough President.pdf .

A Message from Elizabeth A. Rose, Chief Executive Officer School Operations of the NYC Department of Education

A message  providing an update of the ongoing measures at the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to ensure that the water in our schools is safe for students and staff.

Please see below:

Citywide Backpack Letter Lead Testing Fall 2018_FINAL.docx 

We are excited to partner with Playworks for the 2018-2019 school year!

We are SUPER proud to announce that we have been honored as a Mathletics SUPERhero school! Mathletics is an amazing website to enhance your child's math skills! If you need their login information, please contact your child's teacher!

PS 255 Junior Chorus! Thank you to our music director, Ms. DiPaola!

Getting to Know You! PS 255 Chorus from PS 255 on Vimeo.

2016 SHINE VIDEO...PS 255 is Awesome!

PS 255 is Awesome! from PS 255 on Vimeo.

2017 SHINE Video...Fireworks!

Music Video 2017 from PS 255 on Vimeo.

2018 SHINE Video...Try Everything!

Try Everything-P.S. 255 from PS 255 on Vimeo.

NYC Schools Account

NYC Schools Account: With a NYC Schools account https://mystudent.nyc/ you will be able to access key information about your child's progress in school, including attendance, report card grades, general student information, and test scores (including test scores from your child's New York State math and English Language Arts (ELA)) in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet. To register for an account in person or online, please contact Beth Rocco, Parent Coordinator

FREE Homework help!

SHINE Assembly 2018

Shine Assembly from PS 255 on Vimeo.

Mathletics Hall of Fame!

  • Congratulations to our September Mathletics winners!

  • Congratulations to our October Mathletics winners!

  • Congratulations to our November Mathletics winners!

  • Congratulations to our November Mathletics winners!

  • Congratulations to our December Mathletics winner!

  • Congratulations to our December Mathletics winner!

  • Congratulations to our January Mathletics winner!

  • Congratulations to our January Mathletics winner!

  • Congratulations to our February Mathletics Winners!

  • Congratulations to our May Mathletics Winners!

  • Congratulations to our April Mathletics Winner!

  • Congratulations to our April Mathletics Winner!

Colorful Cory...our school mascot!

ANNUAL NOTIFICATION ABOUT CONSENT TO RELEASE INFORMATION FOR MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT

Our schools can receive additional funding for some of the services that are provided to students, like your child, who have individualized education plans (IEPs). In order for our schools to receive this funding, you previously signed a consent to (1) access and provide to the state and federal Medicaid programs personally identifiable information from your child’s special education records about the special education evaluations, programs and services that are provided to your child and (2) access your child’s Medicaid benefits to pay for these services. This letter of annual notification is to remind you that by previously signing this consent, you understood and agreed that the New York City Department of Education may access your child’s public benefits or insurance to pay for special education services provided to or on behalf of your child. Thank you for your assistance in ensuring that our schools receive as much funding as possible for the critical supports that are provided to our students. Sincerely, Carmen Fariña Chancellor ---

What information about my child will be provided to state and federal Medicaid programs? The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) will provide information about the special education evaluations and services provided to your child. This information may include the IEP, progress notes, attendance records, evaluations and other records and information about evaluations and services provided to your child. Is there any cost to me or to my family? There is no cost to you or your family. You will not be required to incur any expenses, premiums, costs or copayments for the provision of these services. The services that are provided to your child in and outside of school will not be affected in any way. If your family receives Medicaid benefits, your coverage will not be canceled, the lifetime coverage in place will not decrease and services that your family receives will not be affected in any way by the accessing of Medicaid benefits. You will not be required to sign up for or enroll in Medicaid for your child to receive the services on his/her IEP. You will not risk the loss of eligibility for home and community based waivers, if any, that are based on your total health-related expenditures. Can I change my mind about allowing the NYC DOE to access my child’s information and submit claims to the Medicaid program and revoke my consent? Yes - you may change your mind about this consent at any time. To change your decision, contact your child’s school and request to complete a new Medicaid consent form. The NYC DOE must still provide special education and services to your child at no cost to you even if you withdraw your consent at a later date.

THRIVE NYC

I am delighted to inform you that our school has been selected to participate in the School Mental Health Consultant Program and will receive services starting this academic year. The School Mental Health Consultant Program (SMHCP) is part of ThriveNYC, the City’s strategic plan to improve and promote the mental health of its residents and facilitated by the DOE Office of School Health.  Schools are the most common point of entry for children seeking help for mental health concerns and the adults on our staff are the most reliable sources of referrals for our students.  School staff members have a perfect vantage point to observe students, notice change over time, spot concerns, and work closely with our School Mental Health Consultant to link students to supports. Building capacity in the school building for early identification of mental health issues through training, consultation, and support will increase our student’s mental health and academic success.

The School Mental Health Consultant will support our school by:

  • Promoting mental health and informing our school community about the program.
  • Identifying our school’s internal resources, gaps and creating School Mental Health Plans to connect schools with community based providers and other resources.
  • Provide training and consultation to our staff in order to raise their awareness about mental health and help them to address mental health concerns of students. 

We want to create a culture where good mental health is an essential part of the academic environment! If you have any questions please contact me or visit the website at ThriveNYC. Thank you for helping make this program a great success! 

Check out how we include EVERYONE at PS 255!

P.S. 255 from Smoke & Apple Films on Vimeo.

Check out our amazing "stop-motion animation" with Puppetry in Practice!

 Please see below regarding water testing in the school.

03 15 2018_K255_K255 Remediation Letter.pdf 

Special Education Post-Review Announcement

Post-Review Announcement

 

The New York State Education Department: Office of Special Education completed a Special Education Quality Assurance (SEQA) Special Education Programs and Services Focused Review P.S. 255 during the 2015-2016 school year. This review examined the district's compliance with selected federal and State laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities.

 

The review was conducted by the SEQA for the New York City Regional Office. The review process involved a review of school records of a representative sample of students with disabilities, classroom visitations, interviews of parents and staff surveys. Meetings of the committee on special education were also observed.

 

A copy of the report may be reviewed from the Superintendent's office, located at 5619 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

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