Tuesday, September 19th, 2023
6:30 PM–7:30 PM
M.S. 137 America’s School of Heroes
109-15 98th St.
Queens, New York 11417
Town Hall will also be live streamed.
Please register for this event at the following link,https://learndoe.org/cec/
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Issues and concerns will be addressed.
English Conference Line: Dial 929 205 6099 (Local NYC) and enter Webinar ID 161 005 6471
Spanish Conference Line: Dial 646 964 1167 and enter Meeting ID 160 759 8991
Bangla Conference Line: Dial 646 828 7666 and enter Meeting ID 160 007 2661
Register for ASL Service at https://learndoe.org/cec/
September 2023
Dear Families,
I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 2023-24 school year! Thank you for choosing New York City Public Schools. I
hope you all are returning from the summer break refreshed and ready to jump into an exciting new year of
learning.
For me, nothing compares to September and the first exhilarating week of classes—when I get to visit schools
throughout the five boroughs, meet parents, and welcome students and teachers back. When I get to see the hope
and promise in children's faces and feel that familiar nervous energy that charges the air with electricity. When I
get to watch students tap into their curiosity and creativity, and experience awesome “aha” moments as they
challenge themselves academically. When I get to see children’s brilliance and unique abilities, knowing that their
families and teachers will inspire them to reach even greater heights with each passing day.
To ensure we set up our students for success, this September I am doubling down on our mission: to offer every
child a bright start...and a clear pathway to a bold future. This means a year full of strong academics, enriching
sports and arts programs, healthy and delicious school meals, safe, inclusive classrooms, and so much more.
NYC Reads, our groundbreaking initiative to ensure that all students are proficient readers, continues to lead the
charge. This initiative features new, evidence-based curricula rooted in the “science of reading” and supplemented
with phonics—the proven method for teaching children to be confident readers. Literacy truly is the foundation for
all learning and is essential to clearing a path to our students’ bold futures.
Whether that future includes college, technical training, or an apprenticeship, we will make sure that all students
graduate with a plan to achieve long-term economic security—and equipped with the tools, resources, and support
they need to unlock their full potential and open every door of opportunity.
You can find important information and updates about academic policies, health and safety protocols, and more at
schools.nyc.gov/bts2023. To download a printable Back to School checklist, please visit
schools.nyc.gov/btschecklist.
September is just the beginning of what I know will be a truly exceptional school year. Thank you for your
partnership. Thank you for entrusting your children’s education to us. I’m so excited about all the great things we’ll
accomplish together this year!
Soaring high,
David C. Banks
Chancellor
2023-2024 ARRIVAL SCHEDULE
Arrival: Staggered on 9/7, 9/8, & 9/11 only |
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7:20-7:50am |
Hot Breakfast Grades K-5 only 3K & PreK will have breakfast in their classrooms |
Cafeteria
Entrance through large school yard (Exits 4 & 5) |
8:00am |
Grades 3, 4 & 5 |
Large Schoolyard/Gym |
8:00am |
Grades 2 |
Main Lobby/Auditorium (Exit 8) |
8:15am 9/7 - 9/11 only Beginning Sept 12, all students will arrive at 8:00am |
Grade 1 |
Main Lobby/Auditorium (Exit 8) Classes 101 & 102 line up against the fence on the right to wait to come to the auditorium. Class 103 line up on the left, against the fence, toward the small schoolyard. |
8:30am 9/7 - 9/11 only Beginning Sept 12, all students will arrive at 8:00am |
Kindergarten |
Small School Yard/Auditorium (Exit 8) |
Arrival: Full School Year |
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8:00am |
Grades 3, 4 & 5 |
Large Schoolyard/Gym |
Grades K, 1, 2 |
Main Lobby/Auditorium (Exit 8) |
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3K & PreK |
Classrooms (Exit 10) |
OPENING WEEK SCHEDULE for 3K & PreK
In order to facilitate the smooth transition of our 3-K and Pre-K students, we will be following a staggered schedule.
DATE |
SCHEDULE |
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Thursday, September 7, 2023 & Friday, September 8, 2023 |
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Monday, September 11, 2023 |
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023 |
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
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Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
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Friday, September 15, 2023 |
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All students must be dropped off and picked up directly to their classroom teacher by their parents/caregiver.
DATE |
SCHEDULE |
Thursday, September 7, 2023 & Friday, September 8, 2023 |
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Monday, September 11, 2023 |
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All students must be dropped off and picked up directly to their classroom teacher by their parents/caregiver.
2023-2024 DISMISSAL SCHEDULE
Dismissal: Staggered |
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2:10pm |
3K & PreK |
Classrooms (Exit 10) |
Kindergarten |
Small School Yard Exit 10 or 6/7 |
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Grade 1 |
Large Schoolyard Exits 6 & 7 |
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Grade 2 |
Large Schoolyard Exits 4 & 5 |
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Grade 3 |
Large Schoolyard Exits 4 & 5 |
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2:20pm |
Grade 4 |
Exit 2 |
Grade 5 |
Exit 1 |
NOTE: