Parent Coordinator
Rose Ann Montemurro
A Welcome from Our Parent Coordinator, Rose Ann Montemurro
At P.S. 128 we are looking forward to a wonderful, successful year! As your Parent Coordinator, I am here to address any questions or concerns you may have about your child's education. We strongly encourage parent/guardian involvement so we hope you will attend our family workshops and all other invited events. Stop by to say hello & find out how you may be involved here at P.S. 128. I am located in Room 214, or I may be reached at:
school 718-373-5900
cell 929-617-5167
The first day of school is Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, at 8:00am. Our breakfast program is at 7:40am - 7:55am.
Get Alerts Right to Your Phone
We are excited to announce that we will continue to use the FREE eChalk Notify app to bring updates right to your phone. Get immediate updates on school closings, re-openings, and other emergency information. Here's how:
1. Download "eChalk Notify" app for free from the Apple App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android)
2. Click on "Proceed without logging in" when prompted for your email address (do not actually enter your email address.)
3. Enter our school's alert code: L679FR.
4. Add the app to your phone's home screen.
5. You are all set! You will receive emergency and other alerts as soon as they are posted!
NYC Schools Account
NYC Schools Account
The NYC Department of Education is requesting that all NYC Public School students have a NYC Schools Account. In this account, you will be able to view your child's state exam scores, attendance, grades, reading level, Fitnessgram results, report cards, and much more.
How to create a NYC Schools Account
You will need the Account Creation Code that in previous years has been sent home with your child if they attended PS 128 prior to Sept. 2022 and mailed to homes in October 2020, to all PS 128 families who at that time did not have a NYC Schools Account.
You will need this code and your child’s 9-digit student ID number to create an NYC Schools Account or to add additional children to an existing account.
1. Visit https://mystudent.nyc/ and select the “Create account” link on the login page.
2. Enter your email address and create a new password.
3. Upon signing in for the first time, you will need to select and answer three security questions and
validate your email address.
4. Enter your child’s 9-digitstudent ID number. You can find your child’s ID number on their report
card. If you do not have your child’s ID number, please contact me or the main office.
5. Enter the unique Account Creation Code.
If you need assistance or have questions about navigating your account, contact me, Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator, at 718-373-5900, 929-617-5167, rmontemurro@schools.nyc.gov, or call 311.
You can also learn more by visiting the NYC Schools Account webpage at
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/in-our-classrooms/nyc-schools-account.
School Year Calendar 2024 - 2025
Please click on the below link for the school year calendar 2024 - 2025. There you will find it in English and 10 other languages.
Summer Fun
Don't forget to visit nyc.gov for things to see and do this Summer. Too hot to go out, raining or just need to chill, click on https://spep.libguides.com/virtualfieldtrips for educational/fun virtual trips.
District 21 Website
If you would like to visit the District 21 website, click on https://district21nyc.wordpress.com. The website shares information on all District 21 schools, admissions,community events and more.
District 20 & 21 NYC Department of Education Family Welcome Center
The NYC Department of Education Family Welcome Center for districts 20 & 21 is located at the following address:
415 89th Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11209
718-759-4942
Parent University
Parent University educates and empowers families with free courses, resources, events, and activities. Parents/guardians can register for free trainings on a wide variety of topics, including remote learning and technology, student social-emotional learning, and special education. To browse courses and register, please visit parentu.schools.nyc.
NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program 2024 - 2025
IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO
SAVE AND PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE
The NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program is a scholarship and savings program for every kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade students enrolled in a NYC public school regardless of family's income or immigration status. Through this program every new kindergartener is automatically enrolled and will receive a Welcome Kit with detailed information, and a NYC Scholarship Account with an initial $100.00 allocation. If you would like your Kindergartner to participate in this program you will be notified when you may activate their account. If you would like to activate your 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd graders' account you may do so now by visiting https://nyckidsrise.org/ where you will click on activate account, and follow the prompts. Amongst other information you will need to enter, you will need your child's student ID# which if you do not have, you may obtain from the office or myself. If you choose not to participate in this program, you will need to complete an opt out form which will be available in the Fall of the new school year. In the new school year we and the sponsor of this program, NYC Kids Rise, will host information sessions . Stay tuned for dates and times. If you have any questions reach out to me, Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator.
Middle School Admissions Process 2024-2025
The Middle School Admissions Process for all 5th grade students is scheduled to begin early Fall 2024.
Please know that this process consists of several steps in choosing your child's Middle School. All 5th grade students are to complete an online application, regardless of what school you would like your child to be considered for. When the application becomes available, families will receive a letter from the Department of Education with instructions for the first step. If I have access to these letters, I will send home a copy with your child. P.S.128, as well as the Office of Student Enrollment will host information sessions on the middle school admissions process. At this time it is not confirmed if they will be virtual, hybrid, or in-person. The dates and times are to be determined.
More information to come - stay tuned!
D21 Middle School Open Houses
To assist you in choosing a middle school for your child, D21 middle schools will host open houses. I strongly encourage you to attend these open houses, where there will be staff and students to answer any questions you and/or your child may have. I will inform you of the locations, dates, and times as soon as I receive this information.
Middle School Admissions 2024-2025
When the Middle School application becomes available you will be notified by the NYC Department of Education and Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator. The first step will be to create a MySchools account where you will complete and submit your child's application. Please make sure to attend the information sessions which will be offered to you by the Office of Enrollment which will educate you on the process and the open houses. These events will help you to make the right choice(s) for your child.
MS_Event-Flyer_Fall2024_Chinese.pdf
Middle School Admissions Process Workshop
Please stay tuned for an invite as P.S. 128 partners with the NYC Dept. of Education's Office of Enrollment to host virtual workshops for families on the Middle School Admissions Process. The workshops will be very informative. All 5th grade students must complete an online application. I will be informed on a daily basis from the NYC Dept. of Education as to who has not created a MySchools acoount and/or submitted an application. Please make sure to read all and any alerts you may receive while completing the application as the alerts will guide you as to what to do or not do. If I may be of any assistance please contact me.
Character Costume Drive
We are accepting new & lightly used cleaned costume donations throughout the school year. No masks or weapons .You may donate all school year long. If your child is in need of a character costume, please call Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator at 718-373-5900 or 929-617-5167. Hopefully we will have one to offer your child.
Literary Character Day 2024
P.S. 128 will celebrate Literary Character Day on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Students may dress up like their favorite character from a book. Students are to bring the book or a copy of the cover to school on Thursday, October 31, 2024. At 8:30am parents/guardians are invited to stand along 84th street as the children parade outside. No costume masks or weapons will be allowed.
P.S. 128 Food Drive 2024
We are excited to once again partner with City Harvest and the Daily News to host a food drive at our school in the Fall. Families may drop off their donations in the Main Lobby or students may bring them to school. Dates to be determined.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
-canned fruits -canned vegetables
-packaged macaroni & cheese - canned soups
-hot & cold cereal -plastic jarred peanut butter -juice packs -canned tuna/beans
*Please know that City Harvest will not accept unlabeled or dented cans, open packages, products that need to be refrigerated, homemade foods, or expired products.*
Please review the Food Drive flyer that went home with our students.
P.S. 128 Thanksgiving Parade
On Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 ,starting at 8:30am, students will parade in front of our school. Please have your child create a poster or small float that shows what they are thankful for. Parents/Guardians are invited to watch.
Summer Rising 2024
The Summer Rising 2024 application will open after 3:00pm on March 4, 2024. All families interested must apply by using your MySchools account. If you do not have a MySchools account, you will need to create a MySchools account using your email address, your child's 9-digit ID#, and their personal account creation code which you may obtain from Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator. Please make sure you choose 3 sites, otherwise there is a possibility that you will not be able to submit your application. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. For further information, please visit NYC.GOV/SummerRising.
Lost & Found Policy
Please know that we have a Lost and Found, located in our main lobby. Please click on the below links for further information.
Lost Found Policy October 2022.doc
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Arabic.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Chinese.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Russian.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Spanish.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Urdu.pdf
Apply to Kindergarten
Children born in 2020 can start Kindergarten in September 2024. All families should submit an application. Apply online at MySchools.nyc. This option is available 24 hours in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. Another option to apply in over 200 languages is over the phone by calling 718-935-2009, Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm. You may sign up for updates at schools.nyc.gov/sign-up.
Ready4K
We are excited to inform you that NYC schools have now partnered with Ready4K. Ready4K is a service that you may sign up for that will text to your phone wonderful tips for you and your family's social emotional well being. There is no fee for this service, but please know rates and fees might be applied by your service carrier. Click on the below links for further information and visit https://vimeo.com/510952688 to watch a video.
Ready4K - TI Parent Flyer - English.pdf
Update Your Vaccine Status at vaccine.school.nyc
Below you will find the link to the instructions for students who attend a NYC Public School to update their vaccine status.
Food Menus
NYC Department of Education Family Resources
If you would like to review the NYC Department of Education Family resources, please click on the below link.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved families
Housing Concerns
If you need assistance with housing the below link may be of assistance to you.
www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals-page
My Benefits
The below website is a prescreening tool which provides a quick and easy way for people who live in New York state to find out if they might be eligible for a variety of benefits.
www.mybenefits.ny.gov/screening/ScreeningWelcome_input.nysmybw
The Morning Bell
The Morning Bell is news and a tool that is full of information for NYC families. Visit the below link.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/morning-bell
Virtual Back to School Night
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4:00pm-7:00pm, we will host our Virtual Back to School Night. This will give you an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about the curriculum for the year.
Parent Teacher Conferences 2024 - 2025
On the following days we will hold Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:20pm - 2:20pm, and 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, March 6, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, we will have evening hours only, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Picture Day 2024
SMILE! Picture Day for all students is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024. Order forms will be sent home. Only students who have order form and payment will be able to take their picture.
