Community Connections with Ms. Sarmiento

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    Parent Coordinator, Ms. Selena Sarmiento

Dear Parents and Guardians,  

I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new Parent Coordinator, joining the  dedicated team at PS/IS 268Q.  My name is Ms. Selena Sarmiento, you may call me Ms. Sarmiento or Ms. Selena whichever is easier for you.   I am a Jamaica, Queens resident, born in Guayaquil, Ecuador raised in Bushwick, Brooklyn.   As Parent Coordinator, my primary goal is to serve the parents of our school and to act  as a bridge between families, educators, and the community. I look forward to organizing informative workshops, and/or offering resources to support your child's academic journey, I am committed to ensuring that every parent feels  welcomed and informed.

I anticipate  getting to know each of you and working together to cultivate a culture of partnership, where every voice is heard and every child can thrive.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions, ideas, or concerns you may have—I am here to support you every step of the way.  My phone number is  (718) 206-3240 ext. 1015.

Sincerely,

Ms. Selena Sarmiento

 

 

 

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Welcome back to school for a new school year 2024-2025!!
Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 8:20AM
Dismissal for ALL STUDENTS is 2:40*PM
 
NYCPS Back to School Information: Link to NYCPS Website
 
*Grade K will be dismissed at 2:30PM*
 
 
 
 

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In honor of National Fire Prevention Month, the FDNY is hosting Open Houses the weekend of October 19-20 throughout Firehouses and EMS Stations citywide!

Sessions take place between 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm                                               

Come and meet the Firefighters, Paramedics and EMTs who keep your community safe every day! Take a tour of your local firehouse or EMS station to view live demonstrations, learn fire and life safety tips, explore FDNY careers, and much more!                                        To find your local firehouse or EMS Station and confirm the date/time of the scheduled Open House, please Click Here

For more fire and life safety information go to fdnysmart.org. To learn more about a career with the department go to joinfdny.com.

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Student Transportation FAQ's:

Contact the Bus Company with your child's bus route number when:

  • Your child's school bus is late.
  • Your child's school bus did not arrive today.
  • You’re unsure about your child’s pick-up and/or drop-off times.

Contact OPT at (718) 392-8855 when:

  • You want to submit a complaint against a bus company.
  • You want to report a safety concern about a school bus.
  • You need help with an emergency involving a school bus.
  • You want to report an accident involving a school bus.

 

*Your child may qualify for an OMNY metro card if yellow bus service is NOT available for them. Please  speak to Ms. Sarmiento, Parent coordinator,  in the Main office.

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PS/IS 268 Bus route Information:

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 Applying to middle school for next year?

Below are the key dates for families applying during the 2024-2025 school year for admission to the 2025-2026 school year. 

  • Wednesday, October 9, 2024: Middle School Application Opens 
  • Friday, November 8, 2024: Deadline to register to test for Mark Twain I.S. 239 and District 21 Talent Tests
  • Friday, December 13, 2024: Middle School Application Closes 
  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025: Middle School Offer Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/middle-school

For Students Entering High School in Fall 2025

Below are the key dates for families applying during the 2024-2025 school year for admission to the 2025-2026 school year:

  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024: High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens 
  • Friday, October 18, 2024: SHSAT Registration Closes 
  • Wednesday, October 30, 2024: SHSAT School Day Testing 
  • Sat / Sun, November 16-17, 2024: SHSAT Testing (8th grade students not participating in school day testing)
  • Wednesday, December 4, 2024: High School and LaGuardia Applications Close
  • Sat / Sun, December 7-8, 2024: SHSAT Testing (9th grade students)
  • Thursday, March 6, 2025: High School Offer Release                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school