Announcements
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The PTA is holding an online benefit auction featuring over 50 works of art donated by artists from our community and beyond.*Please note this is a grown-up event, leave the kids at home.Questions? contact pta@ps34pta.org.PS 34 Oliver H. Perry
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NYC Kids Rise Save for College program for Kindergarten, First & Second grade
This school year, @nycschools kindergarteners , first graders and second graders can participate in the #SaveForCollege Program & get free NYC Scholarship Accounts with an initial $100 for college + career! nyckidsrise.org/eligibility
Participating Kindergarten, newly enrolled 1st and 2nd grade Families will receive a Welcome Kit in Mid-January and will be able to activate their accounts. When you activate your child’s NYC Scholarship Account, NYC Kids Rise will put $25 reward towards your child’s account.
First and second grade families who were at PS 34 last year can activate their accounts now.Do you have questions about the Program? Call the NYC Kids RISE Hotline at 833-543-7473 or email the DOE at SavingTogether@schools.nyc.gov. or Contact Ms. Kowalski at Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov)
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Annual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification for School Year 2023-24
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students age 18 and older rights over student education records. The Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security(Open external link) provides you with additional rights, and Chancellor’s Regulation A-820(Open external link) provides additional information.
You can read these notices in various languages.
Annual FERPA Notification (School Year 2023-24)
Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
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Afterschool Programs
Local Afterschool Programs
The PTA has compiled a list of local afterschool programs http://www.ps34.org/groups/4090/ps_34_pta/afterschoolThis collection offers a variety of options for families. Check back often for updates.Is your child being picked up by an afterschool program? Let us know.For your child’s safety, it is important that the school is notified of people and programs that can pick up your children at the end of the day.Parents/guardians who are having their children picked up after school by outside programs will need to notify the school by printing and completing the release form Here.Please return the form to your child’s teacher or email to Ms. Kowalski, Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov or before the start of the program.School Settlement Association Grades k-5School Settlement Association at PS34 is a school-based program that only enrolls PS34 participants in grades k-5. Families can now begin to sign up online for the 2023-2024 school year. The program runs from the end of the school day to 5:45 pm beginning on September 18, 2023.How to Apply:Step 1 - Visit DYCD Discover : Create an account https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/homeStep 2 – Search for the program school (PS34) https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-publicStep 3 - Complete the application and submit.Please note that application submission does NOT mean your child/ren are enrolled in the program. You will receive an acceptance letter via email from the Assistant Director Jose Flores to confirm that you have been accepted into the program.For questions you can contact Mr. Jose jflores@schoolsettlement.org or Flora Hernandez fhernandez@schoolsettlement.orgPS 34 Oliver H. Perry -
Activate your NYC Schools Account
Get your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
With a NYC Schools Account current Department of Education families can see their children’s academic information, such as grades and attendance, and confirm your address and information. We can help you create your account once enrolled.
Contact your Parent Coordinator Ms. Deise Kowalski (Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov) for your personal account creation code and get started today!
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Mr. Alain Beugoms, PS 34 Principal
PS 34 Virtual Parent Information Forum with Principal Beugoms & Parent Coordinator Ms. Kowalski.
Principal Beugoms, will be holding monthly information sessions for families over Zoom.
Check Parent Square for zoom link, date and time!
Income Inquiry Forms
Complete the School Income Inquiry Form for 2023-2024
Support School Funding-School Income Inquiry forms.
School lunches are provided free of charge to all students, and you do not need to apply for your child to receive meals. However, we kindly request that families complete the Family Income Inquiry Form.
This form can help our school receive funding for various programs.
Families can now visit https://www.myschoolapps.com to conveniently complete the form online.
Paper forms have been sent home and are also available in the main office.
NYC DOE Chancellor Messages for Families
Latest messages for Families from the NYC Department Of Education
School Visitor Policy
- To make an appointment: Contact the office at 718-389-5842
- Please check in with the security guard at the main entrance.
- Have your ID ready to present to security.
- Visitors must wear a visitor name tag in the building.
NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program
Need Assistance? Contact Ms. Deise Kowalski at Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov
If you have any questions, please feel free to check out the NYC Kids RISE Frequently Asked Questions page at nyckidsrise.org/frequently-asked-questions, or you can reach out to NYC Kids RISE directly at 833-543-7473 or info@nyckidsrise.org.
NYC School 2024 Surveys are here!
The 2024 #NYCSchoolSurvey is now live! ✏️
It is open to families, teachers, and staff in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12.
Now is your chance to express what you love—and what you would like to see improve—at @NYCSchools.
Families can take the survey online right NOW via computer or mobile device at 👉 www.nycschoolsurvey.org in any of the ten DOE-supported languages.
- Click on the "Take the 2024 NYC School Survey". What about the survey codes for families?
- Families will enter “f” followed by their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number. Note that “f” must be lowercase (example: f123456789).
- Families can find their child’s Student Identification (OSIS) Number on their report card, or NYCSA account or they can request it from their school.
THE FIRST 3 CLASSES TO COMPLETE 100% PARTICIPATION WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA RECESS PERIOD IN JUNE!
For assistance please contact the Parent Coordinator, Deise Kowalski at Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov