Kastle Fundraiser (Chocolate and snack sale)  

Our Kastle fundraiser has begun! Packets were sent out to all grade levels the week of September 12th. This is our first fundraiser of the year. Please ask your child if you have not yet received the packet. The sale will close on 10/4. 

Please check out this video that was shown to the students regarding our fundraiser: 

https://youtu.be/KqxcC2OM0Ng 

Students are asked to sell 3 ITEMS so be invited to a SLAM DUNK BASKETBALL SHOW (see video link) 

Fundraiser Link and QR Code:  

School Code: ISPTA72

https://seller.clubschoicefundraising.com/Home/SchoolPage/ISPTA72 

Report cards will be distributed electronically at the end of each marking period.

Parents can access report cards through the NYCSA website, https://mystudent.nyc/.  If you have multiple students enrolled in the DOE, select the child's tile you wish to view. On the following screen, please select the "grades" tile. From there, you will be able to view all the grades that were entered for your child. At the bottom of the screen, you have the option to download a PDF file that is identical to what the school would have generated for you.

 We will be using OPEROO to stay connected, as it is vital for updates to the Digital version of the Blue Card Emergency Contacts during this Remote Learning journey.

OPEROO makes it very easy for you to respond to digital communications, such as school forms, surveys, make payments and keep your Emergency Contact Information (digital version of the Blue Card) current and up-to-date, using your mobile phone, tablet or PC.      

Any questions regarding OPEROO, please email Mr. Rocco at grocco@schools.nyc.gov                                             

Please see attached letter for more details.    

 CareMonkey Letter                                                                                                                                            

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students in
our school. The NYPD’s School Safety Division has assisted us in achieving this goal and in
implementing a coordinated approach to school safety. As part of the safety initiative for New
York City schools, on some days students will be required to go through metal scanning
machines like the kind used to screen airline passengers for the purpose of detecting
weapons. These scanning devices, deployed by the NYPD’s School Safety Division, will
identify not only weapons but other objects that are never permitted in our building and will help
us to keep everyone safe in our school.

As you know, there are items that students are prohibited from bringing to school. These
items listed in the Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning (Discipline
Code) include but are not limited to blades, knives, other sharp metal instruments, etc. Students
who bring these items to school may be subject to disciplinary measures. Procedures for use of
scanning devices in our school are contained in Chancellor’s Regulation A-432 on Search and
Seizure which is available on the Department of Education’s
Website www.schools.nyc.gov. You can also request a copy from my office. We recommend
that you review the Discipline Code with your child to become familiar with what items are
prohibited in schools.

The scanning machines will not be at our schools every day, but students must be
prepared every day to successfully pass through scanners. Students must have their student
backpacks, as well as all metal objects (keys, belts. coins, jewelry, etc.), will go through the
scanner. So if students place all metal objects in their backpack before reaching the scanner, this
will help the line to move quickly. Students who are not properly prepared for scanning may be
required to go through a second, hand-held scan that may delay their arrival to their first class.
I hope that students will be attentive and follow instructions from all School Safety
Agents and school staff and be sensitive to other students waiting to be scanned to enter the
building. We will be reviewing details on the scanning process with your child in school this
week.

I need your support in making this safety measure successful. Please discuss this safety
procedure with your child. They must leave prohibited items at home, go quickly through
scanning, and enter the building on time in the morning. I know that your child’s safety is your
number one concern. We are doing everything possible to ensure that all students have a safe
learning environment in which they can achieve their full potential.
I am confident that this additional security resource will enhance the safety of everyone
in our community. If you have questions regarding the policies and procedures on scanning,
please don’t hesitate to call us.
I thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,

Jessica Jackson
Principal