Please  CLICK HERE   to read the letter (dated August 3, 2020) about health and safety protocols for the upcoming school year from the Chancellor. 

Thank you to all of our families that have completed our survey already!

If you have not completed our survey, it's not too late!

Below is a survey to help us gather information, while keeping your needs in mind. We ask that each family complete one survey as soon as possible.

For the blended learning option, the number of days students will be in school depends on how many families would like their children to have in-person instruction.

We will make every effort to have as many students in school as possible, while maintaining all safety guidelines.


PLEASE CLICK HERE: PS 255 Planning Survey

Please  CLICK HERE  to read the letter (dated July 27, 2020) sharing more information about remote and blended learning options from the Chancellor. 

Family and Student Information Sessions  

Please join us for our upcoming Family and Student Information Sessions where our Department of Education leadership will share the latest updates as we plan for the return to schools in Fall 2020.   

Next Tuesday, families will be able to hear re-opening updates directly from the Chancellor who will be joined by all of our Executive Superintendents.  The event will feature a Q&A where Executive Superintendents will answer questions from families about the re-opening plans rolling out in their districts.  Below are the links to register: 

·         Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 6:30-8pm 

·         Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6:30-8pm 

Virtual Institute for Parents of MLLS 

The Office of Multi-lingual Learners is offering a Virtual Institute for Parents of ELLS.  Parents can register here, and a description of the sessions is listed below:  

·         Tuesday, August 4 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM  - Bilingual Programs 

·         Thursday, August  6 - 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM  -  College Planning 

Families will receive the information to log in one-day before the event.  The 60-minute English sessions will be interpreted in Arabic, Chinese Mandarin, Haitian Creole.  The 30-minute group sessions will be led in Albanian, Arabic, Chinese Mandarin and Chinese Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Polish, Uzbek, by our partners in Citywide Council for English Language Learners. 

Apple Workshops 

Apple is hosting virtual learning sessions for parents and guardians from July 27^th - August 22^nd  on topics ranging from how to set up an iPad and how to manage parental controls to a review of build-in apps and features.  Learn more here. 

UFT Workshops for Parents 

During the summer, UFT will be offering a host of workshops for parents on Thursdays from 5-6pm.  The topics are below, and you can register here. 

Aug. 6: Cleaning Your Home Safely  

Aug. 13: Social-Emotional Learning for Parents  

Aug. 20: Meeting Governance for Parent-Teacher Associations — Amending Bylaws and Creating Standing Rules  

Aug. 27: Leadership 2.0, a Second Leadership Workshop for Parents  

Sept. 2: Growing Up Cavity-Free, an Oral Health Workshop for Families 

From the Community Education Council of District 22:

Please see the following links for summer resources:

 Summer Reading Parent Letter_English.pdf 

 additional-resources-for-families-during-summer.pdf 

District 22 summer resource page: click here

Brooklyn Public Library summer reading: click here

Grab and Go summer meal locations: click here

Click on this link for our new "Virtual Learning" page!

Find news, updated information, field trips, photographs and more...

Please click on the following link for information regarding:

Food Benefits for all NYC School Students P-EBT:

 Food Benefits for all NYC Students.pdf 

*Get Food NYC

Covid Emergency Food Distribution:

Get Food NYC

 Please see the attached letters from NYC Schools Chancellor, Richard Carranza:

Click on this link to check out our new "Counselor's Corner"!

Please click on the link below to find out how you can still receive a learning device to keep your child connected and be able to learn from home.

There is also information regarding distribution if you already filled out a form:

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/ipad-distribution

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!

Updated Daily: Resources for Families

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 Thrive NYC  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! 

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.

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