News and Updates
2016 English Language Learner Parent Academy -Friday, October 21, 2016 - 8:00am-2:00pm @ New York University; Please print application to register and submit to Ms. Deise Kowalski, Parent Coordinator- 2016_parents_academy_PS 34 flyer English.pdf
9-9-16 **Notice** Our phones are intermittently working at this time. If you have an emergency please call Deise Kowalski, Parent Coordinator @ 347-453-3461 or email dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience.
St. Nicks Alliance After School Program @PS 34 - Application Distribution on Friday, September 9th from 2:30-5pm , Cafeteria for more information please contact Nancy Del Rio, ndelrio@schoolsettment.org or Hannah Omolade, Omolade@schoolsettlement.org 347-668-7980
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! First Day of School Thursday, September 8, 2016
New PS 34 Families are invited to join us for a special welcome breakfast on September 7 at 10 am.-September 7 -New Family Welcome Breakfast.pdf
Summer Assignments and School Supply lists 2016-2017
NYS English and Math exams results are in! Sign into your#NYCSchoolsAccount to track your child’s progress: www.mystudent.ny
Up coming Community Events
TOWN SQUARE Pumpkin Day Saturday, October 1, 2016 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EDT) Brooklyn Expo Center 72 Noble Street, Greenpoint/Williamsburg, Brooklyn Visit http://www.townsquareinc.com/ for more information.
CEC (Community Education Council) District 14: Thursday, October 13.@ 6 PM, 2nd Thursday of month.Check www.cecdistrict14.com for more details.
94th Precinct Community Council Meeting : 7 PM 1st Wednesday excluding July, August & December . St. John's Lutheran Church, 155 Milton Street, Greenpoint
3rd Greenpoint Arts Block Festival: Saturday, September 17 from 11 AM-5PM. Leonard Street, between Nassau Ave and Meserole Ave – by the main entrance to the Greenpoint Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library.
Home of the First Polish Dual Language, ELL Program.
Eco-Schools Update
For the 2015-2016 school year, PS 34 successfully achieved goals in the 5 Pathways to Sustainability mandated by the Greenpoint Eco-Schools program. Congratulations to all the staff, students and families that were involved and contributed in embracing
- Reduce school waste by 25%
- Reduce school building energy use by 10%
- Reduce school-wide water use by 5%
- Reduce the use of harmful chemicals and improve air quality
- Increase student and staff involvement in sustainability activities
- Increase student and staff connection to the Greenpoint community
In the upcoming 2016-2017 school year, the goal is to achieve the Green Flag! For more information, visit National Wildlife Federation, Eco-Schools website.
School Breaks- No School 2016-2017
- First day of school: September 8, 2016
- Thanksgiving Recess begins: November 24, 2016
- Winter Recess: December 26, 2016 - January 2, 2017
- Mid-winter Recess: February 20 - February 24, 2017
- Spring Recess: April 10 - April 18, 2017
- Last day of school: June 28, 2017. Early Dismissal
School Tour Dates
For more information or questions please contact Ms. Deise Kowalski, Parent Coordinator, at DKowalski@schools.nyc.gov or 718 389-5842. Tours Begin at 9:00 Tour Dates:
October 26, 2016 November 30, 2016
December 21, 2016 January 11& 25, 2017
February 15, 2017 March 1, 2017
April 19, 2017 May 31, 2017
Principal's Bulletins
Get Text Information from PS 34!
Sign Up with REMIND app!
REMIND is a simple messaging tool that will assist in sharing important updates and reminders with parents/guardians. It is an opt-in service which means that parents have to sign in to state that they would like be contacted and reminded by the school through the service. Phone numbers are hidden so that the parties cannot see each other’s numbers and you will not be able to reply to the text messages. It is a one way system only.
If you would like to receive messages please follow the directions here by visiting : https://www.remind.com/join/ps34k
Image Gallery
Dad's Take Your Child To School Day September 20, 2016
Celebrating Dad's, Uncle's, Grandfather's and male caregivers.
Thank you.
Visit the gallery for more photos or click -->http://www.ps34.org/gallery
PS 34 Mission Statement
At PS 34 we are committed to the academic success of every child. The school’s mission is to teach a rigorous academic curriculum, complimented by a wide range of enrichment opportunities, inclusive of the arts, in a supportive and safe environment. Our students are challenged to become lifelong learners who are well prepared for the demands of the 21st century. We believe the high expectations of today will nurture successful and productive citizens of tomorrow. As a community of professional learners we empower our students to grow academically by teaching them critical and analytical thinking skills in full alignment with state and national standards. Supported by and in collaboration with families and community members, we expect students to aim high by addressing the individual needs of diverse learners and by strengthening the development of a well-rounded child who is fully prepared for their educational complexities beyond elementary school.