Did you know that missing just 2 days of school can add up to 18 missed days a year? When students are absent, they may fall behind academically, struggle with confidence, and miss opportunities to make connections. These absences have a lasting impact on their learning and development. We believe every day matters. Let’s keep our students in school every day and help them in stay on track!
Video: Every School Day Matters
Attending school, participating in class, and demonstrating understanding are all essential components of student learning and achieving success in school and in life. New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are responsible for making every effort to remove attendance barriers and helping every student attend and learn in school every day.
The NYCPS Attendance Policy aligns with the Chancellor’s priorities of reimagining the student experience and empowering families to be our true partners by creating policies and school experiences for every student that:
provided the necessary information and tools to facilitate their return to school.
During the 2025-26 school year, and in accordance with New York State Law, NYCPS will use attendance as a measure of student engagement and instructional time in remote and in-person learning settings.
Chancellor's Regulation: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-210-english
Families do not need to fill out an application or provide income information in order for your child to receive free meals at school. However, we do ask families to complete Family Income Inquiry Form (Open external link)which helps us receive appropriate funding for our meal programs. We have sent a copy of this form home with your child so please either complete it online or complete the form (sign it) and send it in with your child immediately.
Families do not need to fill out an application or provide income information in order for your child to receive free meals at school. However, we do ask families to complete Family Income Inquiry Form (Open external link)which helps us receive appropriate funding for our meal programs. We have sent a copy of this form home with your child so please either complete it online or complete the form and send it in with your child immediately.
Did you know?
• Too many absences in elementary school can cause children to struggle socially and academically.
• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
• Missing 10% of school (2 days each month) can make it harder to learn to read and do basic math.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school — and themselves.
Start building this habit NOW and through the years so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day, is important!
What you can do
• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Keep your child healthy and make sure your child has the required shots.
• Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up.
• Monitor your child’s absences.
• Try to schedule nonurgent medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers and our school counselors for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.
Please carefully read our attendance policy for the school year. If you have any questions please call Mrs. Perlman, Assistant Principal at 718-373-5900 Ext. 4070.
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If your child/ren received a "Family Income Inquiry" application, please complete it either online or the paper copy received and return back to school immediately. If you need help filling out the application, come to school and we will help you!
Please join our VIRTUAL Wilson Language Program Family Workshop on November 14, at 12:00 p.m.
Location: This is a Zoom web conference.
You can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://wilsonlanguage.zoom.us/j/81642659201?pwd=Ry6y9h6kXIlcmqjQaozuXhzglK5DAJ.1
Password: 159579
One tap mobile:
+1 305 224 1968,,81642659201#
+1 309 205 3325,,81642659201#
You can also dial in using your phone.
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Meeting ID: 816-426-59201
Find your local number: https://wilsonlanguage.zoom.us/u/kcH6kVxeZ0
School District Name: PS 128 (District 21)
Join our virtual Wilson Language Program Family Workshop tomorrow, November 14, at 12:00 p.m.
Location: This is a Zoom web conference.
You can join this meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
https://wilsonlanguage.zoom.us/j/81642659201?pwd=Ry6y9h6kXIlcmqjQaozuXhzglK5DAJ.1
Password: 159579
One tap mobile:
+1 305 224 1968,,81642659201#
+1 309 205 3325,,81642659201#
You can also dial in using your phone.
US: +1 305 224 1968, +1 309 205 3325, +1 312 626 6799, +1 646 558 8656, +1 646 931 3860, +1 301 715 8592, +1 669 444 9171, +1 669 900 6833, +16892781000, +1 719 359 4580, +1 253 205 0468, +1 253 215 8782, +1 346 248 7799, +1 360 209 5623, +1 386 347 5053, +1 507 473 4847, +1 564 217 2000
Meeting ID: 816-426-59201
Find your local number: https://wilsonlanguage.zoom.us/u/kcH6kVxeZ0
School District Name: PS 128 (District 21)
7:40am-7:55am
Students who wish to eat breakfast at school may enter through the auditorium entrance.
7:55am-8:00am
Doors are closed at this time in order to prepare for morning entry. Any students arriving at this time should wait outside until the doors reopen at 8:00am. Students who wish to get a breakfast will be given grab and go at 8:00am.
8:00am-2:20pm
Grade K will enter through the cafeteria doors (to the left of the main entrance).
Grades 1 and 4 will enter through the staircase doors (to the left of the cafeteria doors).
Grades 2, 3, and 5 will enter through the auditorium doors (the last doors to the left).
All students will be dismissed at 2:20pm.
Grade K will dismiss through the cafeteria doors (to the left of the main entrance).
Grade 1 will dismiss through the staircase doors (to the left of the cafeteria doors).
Grade 2 will dismiss through the right side auditorium doors
Grade 3 will dismiss through the left side auditorium doors
Grade 4 will dismiss through the courtyard gate (note: this is different than their entry door)
Grade 5 will dismiss through the courtyard gate
