PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary

Announcements

• School Settlement Afterschool Program Applications for 2025-2026 is now open!

  School Settlement (DYCD program)

  M-F, K-5th

  School Settlement Association-St. Nicks Alliance is a not-for profit organization in Brooklyn which provides comprehensive free after school activities for approximately one hundred PS 34 students. This program, which is free of charge to participants, is located on the school premises and operates daily from 2:35 PM to 5:45 PM. The program also runs during the winter recess, spring recess, and summer vacation.  School Settlement Association is available to PS 34 students in grades K-5. A separate application is required.  

  School 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 2025-2026 school year. The program runs from the end of the school day to 5:45 pm beginning September 15, 2025 to June 12,2026.

  How to Apply:

  • Step 1 - Visit DYCD Discover : Create an account https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
  • Step 2 – Search for the program school (PS34) https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public
  • Step 3 - Complete the application and submit.

  Application submission does NOT mean your child/ren are enrolled in the program. If your child is accepted into the program you will receive an acceptance letter via email from Program Director Flora Hernandez at the end of August, that is when your child/ren are enrolled in the program.

  IMPORTANT: Make certain you correctly complete the application form online. For returning applicants, be sure to revise your child's application with the correct grade (e.g. upcoming school year grade).

  DYCD requires 80% of attendance .

  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach them via email at Ms. Flora Hernandez, fhernandez@stnicksalliance.org or at (347) 668-7980.

   

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• Complete the School Income Inquiry Form for 2025-2026

  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.comOpens in a new browser tab to conveniently complete the form online.

  Paper forms have been sent home and are also available in the main office. 

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• Is your child being picked up by a neighborhood afterschool provider?

  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 in a timely manner.

  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 attached release form. Please return the form to your child’s teacher, to the main office or Ms. Deise Kowalski, Parent Coordinator. 

   After School Release form 25-26

  Form can also be completed online https://forms.gle/x6E8eLqhVMgbnV7k7

  Please note: 

  -If your child is starting a new program semester or switching programs you will need to complete a new form. 

  -Forms should be submitted in advance.  ( No later than one school day prior to child beginning their program.) *** If you are making changes to pick up for the same day, please make sure to call the school main office and to contact your child's teacher.***

  - The Online form will not be available between 12-2:30pm during the school week.

  -Hard copies are also available in the main office. 

  For questions contact Ms. Deise Kowalski at Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov.

   

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• Annual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification for School Year 2025-2026

  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 2025-2026)

   Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security  

   

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• NY Kids Rise Save for College Program

  This school year, kindergarteners through 3rd graders can participate in the @nyckidsrise #SaveForCollege Program + get free NYC Scholarship Accounts with money for college + career training: nyckr.org/eligibility-24

   

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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/afterschool

  This 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 After School Release form 2024  or electronically https://forms.gle/LKSXQgq5QCq2ydw7A

  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-5

  School 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.  

   

  How to Apply:

  Step 1 - Visit DYCD Discover : Create an account https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home

  Step 2 – Search for the program school (PS34) https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public

  Step 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.org

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• 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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