Parent Coordinator

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 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.

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 & 4th 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.  When your child's account becomes available for activation, please visit 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 may be obtained 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.

The latest news and helpful resources for NYC families can be found online on The Morning Bell. 

Don't miss out-visit schools.nyc.gov/Morning Bell

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

If you or someone you know are in need of food and/or free tax prep, please visit https://www.foodbanknyc.org to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center or SNAP enrollment.

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

The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is open for applications.  Eligible households can get help buying and installing an air conditioner or fan.  You may qualify if you meet income limits or get SNAP, Temporary Assistance (TA,) or certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.  You may also qualify if someone in your home has a heat-related medical condition or is vulnerable due to age (60T or under 6.)  Only one unit is allowed per household.  The cost limit is $800.00 for a window or portable unit, or $1,000 for a wall sleeve unit.  You must not have received a HEAP-funded air conditioner in the last 5 years.  If based in NYC, you may apply online at access.nyc.gov. 

The Middle School Admissions Process for all 5th grade students is scheduled to begin early Fall 2026.  Please know that this process consists of several steps in choosing and applying to middle schools.   All 5th grade students are to complete an online application, regardless of what NYC Public 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, Office of Enrollment, 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!

Stayed tuned for the date and time of the D21 Middle School Fair.  Individual middle schools will also host open houses sometime during the application process in their buildings (dates & times to be determined.) I strongly encourage all 5th grade families to attend these events.  You will be able to ask staff and students at the attending schools any questions you may have to assist you in choosing a middle school.  Fourth grade families are welcomed to attend so you will be informed for next year.  

To assist you in choosing a middle school for your child, besides the Middle School Fair, individual middle schools will host their own open houses in their building.  I strongly encourage you to attend the fair and open houses, where there will be staff and students to answer any questions you and/or your child may have. Click on the below link for schools, dates, and times.  

Stay tuned for dates & times.

Once the Middle School application process begins, the Office of Enrollment will host information sessions in different languages.  Stay tunes for dates and times.  Please make sure to attend an information session as it will help you with completing your child's application.

SMILE!  Picture Day for all students is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026.  Order forms will be sent home.  Only students who have a completed order form and payment will be able to take their picture.   Please know that if you pay with cash, we will not be able to make change.

STAY TUNED FOR PICTURE RETAKE DAY!

On Friday, October 30, 2026, P.S. 128 will celebrate Literary Character Day. Students will dress as their favorite character from a book and will parade up and down 84th street, carrying the book or book cover. Parents/guardians will be invited to stand along 84th street to cheer on all students.  No costume masks or weapons will be allowed.  Please stay tuned for the schedule.

The week of Thanksgiving 2026, date to be determined, starting at 8:30am, students will parade in front of our school displaying a poster or small float they will create individually or as a class showing what they are thankful for.  Parents/Guardians will be invited to watch.  STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER INFORMATION!

  Throughout the school year, we will host our monthly Coffee Talk at 8:30 am.  Please join us for a light breakfast as we all share our thoughts, concerns, and suggestions to support the families, students, and staff of P.S. 128.  Attending our workshops will help you to help your child with their education.  A notice will be sent home each month with date and room number.

Hope to see you there.  

 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.          

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

Services are free, voluntary, and available to families regardless of immigration status.  They can help you with :

-food, clothing, &household items

-connecting you to immigration services & public assistance

-education & job training and so much more

For more information you may call 212-676-7667, email connect@acs,nyc.gov or visit www.nyc.gov/prevention.

Located in our main lobby is our lost & found.  Throughout the school year many articles of clothing, accessories, lunch boxes, etc. are left at our lost and found.  If your child loses anything during the school year, please have them or you look in our lost & found.  If you would like to visit our lost & found, please speak with Mrs. Montemurro, Parent Coordinator and/or the school Safety Agent.

Click on the below link for information on Summer programs offer at the library.  

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/morning-bell/contentdetails/morning-bell/2026/06/09/join-nyc-public-libraries-for-free-activities-for-the-whole-family-this-summer

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.

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, 8:30am - 9:30am, Kindergarten parents/guardians are invited to our first monthly Welcome Coffee Talk.  Please stay tuned for further details.  We hope you will join us.

Stay tuned for further information.

Mon., Oct. 12th - Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day

Stay tuned for further information.

December 24 - January 1 - Winter Recess

Stay tuned for further information.

Mon., Jan. 18th - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stay tuned for further information.

February 15-19 - Midwinter Recess

Stay tuned for further information.

Tues., Mar. 9th - Eid al-Fitr

Fri., Mar. 26th - Good Friday

Stay tuned fir further information.

April 22-30 - Spring Recess

Stay tuned for further information.

Mon., May 17th - Eid al-Adha 

Mon., May 31st - Memorial Day

Stay tuned for further information.

Tues., June 8th - Clerical Day

Thurs., June 10th - Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Day 

Mon., June 28th - Last day

Stay tuned for further information.