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 P.S. 133 “Fred R. Moore Academy”5443728-10477410477657150 Community School District 5 2121 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10037 Telephone: 212-690-5936 Fax: 212-690-5939 Nazda Palchik- Medina, Principal Sharon Goodman, Assistant Principal David Alleyne Sonia Mendoza26765250 Parent Coordinator Parent Association President“Where Every Individual Holds an Essential Piece to our Students’ Success”________________________________________________________________________________________About USSchool Vision“PS 133 strives to become a place where everyone’s expectations are high for themselves and for others; where the responsibility for meeting those expectations is shared among all stakeholders; a school that provides multiple opportunities for students to engage in activities that foster possibilities; where teachers and students are excited and reflective about their practice and learning; a community where every individual is valued and respected and where everything that we do comes back to enabling quality learning.”School Mission“The mission of the Fred R. Moore Academy is to provide a rigorous and safe learning environment where students will be challenged to become better citizens and achieve academic excellence in all curriculum areas. Our goal is to foster proactive and reflective students whom as leaders will be equipped to lead successful lives. This will be achieved through collaboration between parents, teachers, administration and the community.”PHILOSOPHYThe choice to send your child to PS 133 Fred R Moore Academy was an important one that demonstrates your high hopes for and expectations of your child, yourselves, and us. We share these high hopes and expectations with you, and we are committed to making them a reality as we work together to prepare your child for the future. However, we cannot do this without your help.P.S. 133 is based on shared responsibility and accountability. As students, families, and staff, we each must fulfill our responsibilities, and we each must be held accountable for doing so. For students, it means hard work! Just like your responsibilities at home—cleaning your room or doing the dishes—and just like the responsibilities you’ll have as an adult—voting in an election or serving on a jury—you are expected to accept certain responsibilities and behave in certain ways as member of the P.S. 133 community. You are expected to always put forth your best academic effort. This means arriving at school on time every day, ready to actively participate in all classes, completing all homework assignments, participating in the afterschool program for academic support when needed, and attending Saturday School when required. You are also expected to put forth your best behavior. We will need you to act respectfully towards all fellow students and all staff and to make positive contributions to the school community. We will be clear in our expectations of you, and in return, you will need to accept responsibility for your behavior and for all consequences of your behavior. Along with the countless and seemingly endless responsibilities you carry as parents or guardians, parents and other family members are asked to uphold and support the school’s mission, policies, and Code of Conduct . Our children watch every move that the adults in their lives make. For this reason, all adults in our building, family members and staff alike, are expected to act respectfully to all members of our school community. You are expected to ensure that your child arrives daily and punctually, ready to actively participate in all classes. You are expected to oversee your child’s completion of all homework assignments, support mandatory afterschool, and honor the requirement of Saturday School. Finally, we ask that you help reward your child for positive behavior and help him or her accept and understand consequences for poor behavior.For staff, it means we continue to expect a lot from ourselves. Along with the daily responsibilities we carry as educators, we also expect ourselves to do certain things and behave in certain ways as New York City teachers and administrators. As adults, we are expected to act respectfully to all members of our school community. Our teachers are expected to prepare engaging, academically rigorous lessons for all of our classes every day, to assign and evaluate appropriate homework assignments each night, and to call parents to provide updates on students’ academic progress and social emotional learning. Finally, we expect to be held accountable for our behavior as staff members dedicated to the mission of preparing each student for college. For all of us, P.S. 133 Fred R. Moore Family Handbook, included in the next pages, represents some of the most important responsibilities for being a member of this school community. To underscore this commitment we ask that parents sign the following contract:FAMILY ACCOUNTABILITY ACTION STEPS ATTENDANCE I will ensure that my child comes to school every day on time to begin school promptly at starting time (8:15 am). I understand that if my child is absent more than 10% of the school year, he or she may have to repeat his or her current grade. I understand that if my child is absent 20 or more days of the school year, the School may call the New York City Administration for Children’s Services. I will make sure that my child promptly makes up missed work following absences. The parent has the responsibility to reach out to the child’s teacher if needed.I understand that an absence is excused if I have contacted the school and written a detailed note regarding student illness, family emergency, or religious observance, but that it will count towards the 18 day absence limit. I understand that my child will not earn credit for work missed after unexcused absences, including but not limited to: family vacations, participation at sports tournaments, and attendance at entertainment events. I understand that if I want my child to have breakfast, then he/she should arrive to school by 7:45 am.HOMEWORK I agree to check my child’s homework daily to ensure that it is complete. I understand that my child may be asked to complete overdue homework during recess time instead of participating in structured play. CODE OF CONDUCT I agree to promote and support the rules of behavior as outlined in the Family Handbook, and accept responsibility as a partner in my child’s learning. I understand that while my child is in school, he/she is not permitted to use, or have out in plain sight, cell phones, iPods, music players, video game players, or other electronic devices. These will be confiscated by staff members and returned at the end of the day on the first offense and then held in the main office to be returned only to the child’s parents after repeated offense. I understand that my child’s efforts and good behavior will be recognized and rewarded based on progress and established goals.I understand that there will be consequences for those students who choose not to follow behavior expectations in the building. I understand that I will be held to the same standards of conduct as all members of the School community while on School property or at a School-sponsored event, whether such event takes place on or off the School’s property. I understand that these standards include treating all members of the community with respect and acting with professionalism that maintains an orderly, non-threatening, and safe learning environment for all members of the School community. I understand that if I do not conduct myself appropriately while on School property or at a School-sponsored event, the School may place restrictions on me entering on to the School’s property or attending future events (Limited Access Letter). PROMOTION POLICIES I understand that my child needs to pass all core academic subjects in order to be promoted to the next grade. I understand that Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) goals as well as evidence of student growth are taken into consideration when making promotion decisions. I understand that my child may not be promoted if he or she is absent with or without excuse for more than 10% of the school year. I understand that my child may need to pass a Minimum Competency Exam, also known as the “Promotion Portfolio Assessment,” in order to be promoted. STUDENT DRESS POLICY I will ensure that my child comes to school in the school uniform according to the guidelines listed in the Student and Family Handbook.I understand that if my child comes to school wearing inappropriate clothing, he or she may not be permitted to attend class and may need to wait for the appropriate dress to be brought in from home. FAMILY SUPPORT I agree to support my child’s academic work by communicating regularly with my child’s teachers, by scheduling appointments to talk with them as needed, and by attending scheduled Parent Teacher Conferences. I agree to pick up my child’s report card at Parent Teacher Conferences. I agree to attend meetings and other school-sponsored events on a regular basis. I agree to send nutritious food to school with my child, since students are not allowed to drink soda or eat candy at school. I agree to respond to phone calls from any school staff member promptly.OUR BUILDINGOur SpacePS 133 occupies all three floors in the building. The first floor, which is accessed through the main entrance, houses 3K and Pre-K classrooms, the library, the main office, the Principal’s Office, the nurse’s office, the School Based Support Team (SBST), the auditorium, the gymnasium, the lunchroom, guidance office, and the PA room. The second floor houses the classrooms for kindergarten, 1st grade and 2nd grade, the computer lab, the Adaptive Physical Education (APE) room, the PBIS Room, the Resource Room, and Ms. Goodman’s Office (Assistant Principal). The gym is on the second floor, where the Dual Language Middle School is located. The third floor, houses the classrooms for 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade, the speech room, the occupational therapist (OT) room, and Mr. Laurino’s office, Director of the Boys and Girls Club After School Program. We have access to two playgrounds - one located along Madison Ave. and another one located along 130th street. The former belongs to Parks and Recreation, however, the school can use this area during school hours. The playground located along 130th street belongs to PS 133 and is utilized by 3K, Pre K and K students. There are bathrooms in each floor of the building. Adults may only use restrooms designated for adult use - never student restrooms.Use the Main Entrance OnlyThe main entrance to the school building is on 131st Street between Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue. For security reasons, this is the only entrance and exit parents and visitors should use, unless otherwise directed. Bring Identification and Sign InPlease remember that all parents, guardians, and babysitters MUST have an ID and sign in at the School Safety desk to enter the building. This is DOE policy and it is strictly enforced to ensure the safety of all the children and adults in the building. After signing in at the School Safety desk, the School Safety Agent will direct visitors to the school’s main office for a pass. We are in a big building with many entrances and exits. Everyone needs to help our School Safety Agents do their jobs by always cooperating with these procedures. VisitorsThe school encourages parent(s)/guardian(s) and other citizens to visit the School’s classrooms to observe the work of students, teachers and other staff. Schools are a place of work and learning, however, certain limits must be set for such visits. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the School: Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the School will be considered a “visitor.” All visitors to the School must sign in and report to the main office. Visitors are not allowed to walk around the building unless authorized by administration.Teachers are expected not to take class time to discuss individual matters with visitors.Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the Instructional Leader or Operations Leader. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants.All visitors are required to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in this Code of Conduct. By entering school property, visitors accept these rules. The School is committed to providing an orderly, respectful environment; therefore, it is necessary to regulate public conduct on school property and at school functions. Open HousesAt PS 133, we encourage parents to observe what their children are learning in the classroom. There will be three (3) open houses scheduled for each school year (November, January, March); each with a duration of approximately 20 minutes. During open houses, parents are expected to follow these guidelines:Sign in and report to the main office. The Parent Coordinator will escort the parent to the classroom. Turn off your phone and/or change the volume setting to silent mode. Pictures and videos are not allowed in the classroomNo interruptions to the learning environment are allowed; therefore, parents should not talk to their children during the lesson (unless otherwise instructed by the teacher) and/or expect the teacher to take class time to discuss individual matters during the visit.Only sleeping babies are allowed to be taken to the classroom during the visit. Strollers must be left on the first floor. Under no circumstance, parents should expect main office staff to watch over children, including those who are sleeping in strollers. DAILY SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURESSchool Hours8:15 A.M. - 2:35 P.M. for all students every day.Schedule of ClassesHomeroom: 8:15-8:30 AMPeriod 1: 8:30-9:20 AMPeriod 2: 9:20-10:10 AMPeriod 3: 10:10-11:00 AMPeriod 4: 11:00-11:50 AM (Lunch/Recess K-2) Period 5: 11:55-12:45 PM (Lunch/Recess 3-5)Period 6: 12:50-1:40 PMPeriod 7: 1:40-2:30 PMDismissal: 2:30 PM to 2:35 PM for all studentsMorning Arrival and Drop-offSchool begins at 8:15 a.m. for all students. Students not in the school building by 8:25 a.m. are late to school.Kindergarten - Grade 5 Drop-off Our school doors open at 7:30 am. Students enter the building through the main entrance on 131st street. Parents and caregivers say goodbye to their children in the lobby and are expected to quickly exit the building to reduce the congestion inside. Upon arrival, students report to the lunchroom and are encouraged to eat breakfast. At 8:00 AM each day, school aids under the supervision of the Assistant Principal, escort the students to the auditorium. Once in the auditorium, students sit with their class to wait for their teachers who arrive at 8:15 AM. Teachers will escort their classes from the auditorium to the classroom. Any child not in the room by 8:25 AM is late to school. A staff member in the main office will issue a late pass and escort the child to the classroom. Inclement WeatherThere is no change in arrival or dismissal procedures in the case of inclement weather, unless otherwise determined by the NYC Department of Education.Breakfast Breakfast is free for any student who would like it, on any day they wish; no advance notice is necessary. Any child who will be eating school breakfast should arrive between 7:30-8:00 AM, but no earlier than 7:30 AM, as there is no staff on duty to supervise children before that time. All any child needs to do is tell an adult that they would like breakfast and they will be escorted to the cafeteria. After 8:10, once they have finished eating, staff will escort the children back to the auditorium to join their classes.Lunch & RecessStudents are supervised in the cafeteria school aides.Grades K-2 Lunch: 10:55 – 11:20 p.m.Grades 3-5 Lunch: 11:50 – 12:15 p.m.School lunch is now free for all students! Any child may get lunch, they simply need to go to the kitchen or tell any adult in the cafeteria. Nut and Other Food Allergies Several students at our school have food allergies. For these students, food can represent a danger and must be carefully monitored. It is the family's responsibility to notify the school of a child's allergies. Parents are expected to complete the Food Allergy Survey sent home at the beginning of the school year. The family and school team will work together to develop a plan that accommodates the child's needs throughout the school day. Lunch From HomeIf your child brings lunch from home, please be aware that it will not be refrigerated at school, nor can food be reheated. You may want to purchase an insulated lunch bag and reusable food containers, to reduce waste.RecessGrades K-2 Lunch: 11:20 – 11:45 p.m.Grades 3-5 Lunch: 12:15 – 12:40 p.m.During recess students are supervised by school aides. Balls, hula hoops and other playground equipment are available for use by all students. We also have a playground activity coach (Asphalt Green) who comes twice a week to organize games for the kids. All children are encouraged to participate in these activities. During inclement weather, students have recess in the gymnasium. Children benefit from vigorous mental and physical exercise. Outside play is recommended by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. We will take the children out for recess as often as we can during the winter months, using a combination of factors including temperature, wind speed, and precipitation in determining whether to go outside to play. Parents should please make sure that children come to school dressed warmly. Hats, mittens, scarves and warm jackets or coats are a must! We can always peel off layers if it gets warm. Afternoon Dismissal and Pick-upParents of students in grades K-5 will provide the teacher with a weekly dismissal plan. Any changes to that plan must be sent to the teacher ahead of time, in a backpacked note with a date and signature. Teachers are not able to check email during the school day, so in the case of emergency dismissal changes only, parents should call the main office.Grades K-5 Pick-upGrades K-5 students are picked up in the gymnasium. Parents and caregivers enter the building through the main entrance on 131st street. Teachers bring students to the gymnasium and stay with their classes until 2:35 pm. After that, Mr. De la Cruz and Ms. Nieves, guidance counselors, are the adults in charge of dismissal. One of our safety agents, Ms. Hawkins or Mr. Haywood, help oversee the safety of our children. Ms. Goodman, Assistant Principal, is the administrator in charge during dismissal time. For every child's safety, parents and caregivers need to make sure to have their child(ren) say goodbye to the teacher or guidance counselors directly. This is customarily done with a handshake and the teacher making eye contact with the retrieving adult. Please remember that pick-up is not an appropriate time for an extended conversation with the teacher and/or any other staff assisting during this time. The teacher's work day ends at 2:35 PM Wednesday through Friday. On Mondays, teachers have meetings immediately after dismissal, so they need to get back in the building right away to begin these after school responsibilities. On Tuesdays, parents can make an appointment to speak with their teacher during Parent Engagement hours - Tuesdays from 2:45-3:15 PM.Release of Students During Dismissal TimeThe parents of students in the 5th grade who wish their children go home on their own, may authorize the school to release the child during dismissal time. The parent, however, MUST first complete the “Authorization to Release a Child During Dismissal Time” Form and return it signed to child’s teacher and/or hand it in personally to a staff member in the main office.*COMPLETE THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO GO HOME BY HIMSELF/HERSELF AT DISMISSAL TIME (2:35 pm)Authorization to Release Student at Dismissal TimeI, _______________________, parent/guardian of ___________________ (parent/guardian name) (student name)authorize the school PS 133 “Fred R. Moore” to release my child everyday at dismissal time (2:35 pm). I understand that by signing this document:I am allowing my child to leave the school premises unaccompanied by an adult. The school is not responsible for my child after dismissal time (2:35 pm).I’ aware that this form will be kept in my child’s records.I’m aware that this is only valid for the 2019-20120 school year.I’m aware that any changes, should be communicated to the school in writing.Parent Signature _______________Date __________Contact Number _______________Teacher ______________________Class _________Closed CampusUnder no circumstances are students to leave assigned classrooms and/or use any exit other than the School’s designated entrance/exit without permission. A student with permission to leave may only leave under the escort and supervision of an authorized adult – who has physically come to the Main Office to sign a student out – unless the school has been given prior written permission authorizing unaccompanied departure. Once students have entered in the morning, they may not leave the building unless a staff member escorts them (in an organized activity with parental consent) or an authorized adult signs them out in the Main Office.Early Pick-upNo early pick-up will be accommodated from 2:00-2:35 PM, except in the case of an emergency or illness. Before this time, the parent must call the school or the teacher to let us know in advance about the early pick up. Parents are expected to show identification, sign in at the security desk, and then report to the main office to sign the child out in the Early Pick Up Book. Students are not released to anyone who is not listed on the office blue card without written notification. If there is an emergency and the parent wish to send an adult that is not included in the child’s blue card, then the parent MUST call the school and speak to the Parent Coordinator AND send and email to the child’s teacher and the Parent Coordinator (dalleyne@schools.) stating the following:“ To Whom it May Concern,On _____________ (date), I, ____________ (print name), parent of ______________(student name), authorize the school to release my child to the person detailed below:Name: _______________________________Gender: ______________________________ID # _________________________________I understand that the person I am indicating above is not included in my child’s emergency card. I also understand that in order for my child to be released, the person mentioned in this written notification must present proper identification. I understand that if the person indicated above does not show proper identification upon arrival, then the child will not be released from the school and this written notification will be invalid.Parent Signature _____________________________________ Date: ____________________”BUSINGParents of students who are assigned to a DOE yellow school bus will receive an email with the information regarding AM and PM route numbers, stop locations and estimated times of departure and arrival. Please keep this information handy; in your phone, at your office, etc. and memorize your child’s bus route numbers! Be aware that bus drivers and route numbers may change from year to year and sometimes during the school year.Yellow bus service begins: On the first day of school for grades 1–6 who were previously on a busOn the first week of school for new entrants to grades 1–6 During the second full week of school (approx.) for K students Parents are responsible for calling S.N.T at (718) 828-5336 or (718) 346-9600 with inquiries about the quality of the service of the buses. Parents should be prepared to give the dispatcher their child’s route number. Dorothy Simeus (dsimeus@schools.) is the school contact for any yellow bus or transportation problems. However, parents and caregivers should always have the S.N.T. phone number and route number available (a good idea is to load them into a cell phone).Please be aware that at the start of the school year, the estimated times and routes will be tweaked by the OPT both in the time of arrival and sometimes even the order of the route. It may be weeks before you can be sure of the schedule. Your driver is the best source of information for the time to expect pickup and drop-off each day; not the school. The school is only notified of the initial estimated times/routes and the rest of the adjustments are made in the field with the drivers and dispatchers. Until you connect with the morning bus the first time, please arrive at your child's bus stop at least 20 minutes prior to the stated time and be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes after the stated time. Please contact SNT Bus Co. directly if the bus is unusually late.Morning Bus ArrivalMorning buses start arriving at approximately 7:30 am every day. All bus students (grades K-5) enter the building immediately through the main entrance. The school bus matron/patron escort children into the building. Depending on the time of the arrival of the bus, and under staff supervision, students may either sit in the auditorium or have breakfast in the cafeteria until 8:10 am. To eat a free breakfast, all any child needs to do is tell an adult that they would like breakfast, and they will be escorted to the cafeteria. Afternoon Bus Pick-upStudents riding a school bus home, meet in the auditorium. Mr. Alleyne, Parent Coordinator, and Ms. Russell, Family Worker, are the adults in charge of this process. In the auditorium, students wait at their designated area based on their bus route. Matrons/Patrons pick up students from the auditorium’s main entrance and escort children to their assigned busses. Half Day Bus Dismissal ProceduresOn half days of school, the day ends for all students at 11:25 a.m. (half days are Parent Teacher Conference days in November and March). Same procedures for dismissal apply.Behavior Expectations on the Bus Our expectations of students while waiting to board school buses and while on-board buses are all the same as when they are in their classrooms. The bus is an extension of the school and all the same rules and regulations (from respectful behavior to one another and the driver, to not using electronics or bringing toys/collectibles or candy) are in effect as they are in the classrooms. Our primary goal is to ensure that each child travels on his or her bus safely. Please reinforce with your child your desire, too, for him or her to maintain classroom standards, including minding the driver’s instructions. Drivers will submit written incident reports to the school regarding children who misbehave on the bus. Children can be suspended from riding the bus for misbehavior. Please also note the following: Students must visit the restroom BEFORE they leave their classroom to come to busing. Please pack a snack for your child that is healthy food: fresh or dried fruit, vegetables, cheese, rice cakes, healthy granola bars, etc. NO sugary snacks, candy, cookies, chips, gum, or other junk food including small tubs of sugary cereal or fruit rollups. Please make sure there is always a supply of tissues in your child's backpack. Please be sure your child is dressed in the appropriate outerwear (raincoats in the rain, more than just a thin sweatshirt or shorts in winter) and let him or her know that we will enforce that they wear their outerwear to exit the building. Students are not permitted to go home on another student’s bus or to another student’s stop even if they travel on the same bus. Your child may NOT be dropped off at any other stop site other than his/her assigned bus stop location. (Children are assigned just one stop for a.m. and p.m. use, even if they have two homes or an after school class.) On the bus, students must remain seated, with seat belt on, and cannot visit other rows. This is an important safety issue especially when drivers have to make a quick stop. They will have one seat for the duration of each ride and we or the driver may assign specific seats to students. You must plan in advance any changes from your child’s usual dismissal schedule and send in a written note to your child’s teacher. Responsibilities of the Parents of those Students Riding a School Bus (Chancellor’s Regulation A-801)On the first day of the school year, parents are to have their child ready at 7:00 a.m. During the school year, when a child is picked up for the first time, the Office of Pupil Transportation will notify the parent when the child should be ready. The bus company is required to provide curb-to-curb service. After the first day, the parent shall receive notice from the bus driver specifying the scheduled time of the pick-up and return for the child, the bus number, route number, name of the bus company and names of the driver and escort. The parent shall have the child ready on time so that no delay occurs for other children. The driver is not required to wait more than one minute for any child who is not ready at the pick-up point. The bus driver is forbidden by city law to blow the bus horn. For the safety of all children on the bus, it is essential that parents advise their children to obey the following rules: All children must be seated on the bus at all times, with a seat belt fastened. Children are not permitted to lean out bus windows; hands and heads must be kept inside the bus at all times.Children should speak quietly on the bus and should not speak to the driver when the bus is in motion. Children should not throw objects inside the bus or out of the bus windows.No hitting, spitting or fighting is allowed on the bus; no shoving is allowed when boarding or leaving the bus.Children shall board and leave the bus one at a time. If the child has any medical problems which might affect his or her well-being on the bus, the parent shall inform the escort (driver) of the problem and of any action he or she should take in the event that action is required (medical problems might be asthma, heart condition, diabetes, convulsions, etc.).If parents have complaints about bus service, they should report these to the Parent Coordinator, who will notify the bus company and the Office of Pupil Transportation to resolve the problem. If the problem is not resolved within a reasonable time, parents should contact Dorothy Simeus (dsimeus@schools.). If the adult designated to receive the child is not present when the child is returned from the school by bus, the child may not be left with an unauthorized individual. The driver and/or escort are to notify the dispatcher immediately and take the youngster to the police station. A parent may elect to designate another family member, neighbor, etc. to receive the youngster and may further elect to permit the escort and driver to deliver their child without an authorized adult present to receive the child. In any case, such alternative designations by the parent must be given in writing by the parent or guardian to the driver. In the case of inclement weather, parents should listen to their local radio station starting at 6:00 a.m. for announcements. Parents can also call (718) 392-8855 for weather and strike information. After School Activities and ProgramsBoys and Girls Club of Harlem (BGCH) After school ProgramOur after school program is run by Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, an outside provider. Information regarding start date will be sent home the first day of school. The program ends on the last Friday of the school year. The BGCH after school course schedule and registration links may be found online at ----- under “School Programs”. Students enrolled in the after school program are escorted to the designated area of the cafeteria by youth leaders and activity specialists at 2:40 PM. Classes run until 5:00 pm and families may pick up their children from 5:00-5:30 PM. PS 133 closes at 6:00 PM. To pick up students, please enter through the main entrance on 131st street, sign out your child, and wait for a representative from the program to bring your child to you. Outside After School Programs Students enrolled in outside after school programs wait in the gymnasium. A representative of the program will come to the office to sign out your child out.Academic After School ProgramEvery year, selected students in grades 3 to 5 are invited to participate in the academic after school program. This program usually starts around the beginning of January and ends on the same week students are scheduled to take the state Math test. This programs runs three times a week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:45 pm to 4:15 pm. The focus areas of this program are English Language Arts and Math. Snack is provided free to those students attending this program. For students attending this program, parents have the following dismissal options: 1) They can choose to enroll their child in the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem (BGCH) and pick them up by 5:30 pm; 2) They can pick up their child at 4:15 pm from the main lobby; 3) If the child is in 5th grade, parents can authorize the school to release their child at 4:15pm -prior form signed. The last option is not available for 3rd and 4th grade students unless they currently have a sibling in our school at the 5th grade level that will walk home with them.Saturday School ProgramThe Saturday Program is meant to provide support to those students who require Tier 3 intervention. This program runs every Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. and usually starts around the beginning of January and ends the Saturday before students are scheduled to take the state Math test. Breakfast and lunch are provided free for students who attend this program. Breakfast is from 8:30 am to 9:00 am and lunch is from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm. Due to budget reasons, this program will only open if there is a minimum of 15 students enrolled in each of the available testing grade level classes (one in the 3rd grade, one in the 4th grade, and one class in the 5th grade). If the minimum required enrollment is not met, then unfortunately, the school can not offer this program. For students attending this program, parents have the following dismissal options: 1) They can pick up their child by no later than 12:30 pm from the main lobby; or 2) If the child is in 5th grade, parents can authorized the school to release their child at 12:30pm -prior form signed. The last option is not available for 3rd and 4th grade students unless they currently have a sibling in our school at the 5th grade level that will walk home with them.Sports Activities Students participating in these activities are brought to the main lobby where parents and caregivers may pick them up. Pick-up times vary (practice v. games), so families should please refer to the information sent home by the teacher.ATTENDANCEStudents can only be successful if they are present and prepared in school every day. We need your commitment to ensure that your student is here for the full day of instruction regularly. Attendance is one of the measures used to determine grade promotion - the NYC School Chancellor’s regulations require that each student achieves a minimum of 90% attendance every school year. Make it a goal to achieve 100% attendance. Monthly, students who have a 100% attendance receive a certificate of recognition and a small incentive. Students who by the end of the school year have a 100% attendance, participate in a field trip as a reward to their efforts to be in school every day of the school year. TardinessTardiness disrupts classes already in progress, is disrespectful to the class and negates our efforts (and parent efforts) to teach students the importance of being on time. Students who are not in the classroom by 8:25 AM are late to school! Students arriving after 8:25 AM must go to the office and obtain a late pass. Younger students will be escorted to their classroom by staff; parents may not bring late children to their classrooms. By Chancellor’s Regulations, teachers and attendance staff are mandated to call the parents and keep records of those who consistently come to school late. Identified patterns will be logged in the system and may trigger the intervention of central DOE personnel and/or authorities if needed.Reporting an AbsenceParents whose child is going to be absent should call the school that morning: 212-690-5936 and ask for the Parent Coordinator. When you call please leave your child’s name, class number, and a brief reason for the absence. Students who have been absent from school for 2 consecutive days or longer need to bring a note from a parent or a doctor stating the reason for their absence. If parents know ahead of time that their child must be out of school, they should please send a note stating which days will be missed and the reason for the upcoming absence. Extended VacationsExtended holiday vacations and vacations at times other than the official school breaks are not sanctioned. For unavoidable extended trips due to family illness or a death in the family, advance documentation (a copy of child’s airline ticket and contact information) must be provided to the main office to avoid triggering an automated report to city agencies. Holidays & Non-Attendance DaysDateHolidayDateHolidaySeptember 30October 1October 9November 5 November 11November 22, 23Dec 24 - Jan 1Rosh HashanahRosh HashanahYom KippurElection DayVeterans DayThanksgivingWinter BreakJanuary 20February 17-21Apr 9-17May 25June 4June 9June 26Martin Luther KingMid-Winter BreakSpring BreakMemorial DayChancellor’s DayClerical DayLast DayMEDICATIONS AND ILLNESSMedicationWhenever a child must be on long-term medication that needs to be administered during the school day, parents/guardians should obtain the necessary form (504 form). These forms are to be completed and signed by the physician, and returned with the medication to the school nurse's office. Forms may be obtained from the main office or school nurse or here, on the DOE's website. CHILDREN MAY NOT TRANSPORT MEDICATION TO THE SCHOOL. A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BRING THE MEDICATION TO THE NURSE'S OFFICE WITH THE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION FORM FROM THE PHYSICIAN. The medication must be sent to school in the original container labeled and dated by the pharmacist or physician and should include: name of student, name of medication, exact dosage to be taken, and time at which dosage is to be taken at school. Short term medication (not to exceed ten days in succession) may be administered upon parent completion of a form obtainable in the nurse's office. If the forms are not properly completed, the staff will not be able to administer the medication at the school.AllergiesLife-threatening allergy problems (e.g. allergy to bee stings) should be brought to the immediate attention of the principal so that the staff can be trained to administer necessary medication.IllnessIf a child becomes ill at school, we will contact the individuals listed on the student's emergency card and follow the protocol indicated on the card. Parents should make sure that the information on these cards is kept current, and inform the office when changes need to be made. Head LiceIf a case of head lice is found in a classroom, an email is sent home to all families in that class with information on checking for lice, removing them, and treating lice infestations at home. Since head lice spreads easily and rapidly, children who have an infestation must be kept home until all lice are completely removed from the hair. A child returning to school must be accompanied by an adult at home, and re-examined by school personnel before they can re-enter class. For more information, please visit this Office of School Health page on the DOE's website. SCHOOL TRIPSField trips are an important part of our program at PS 133. Parents will be notified about upcoming field trips through school calendar, and/or trip notices and permission slips sent home with the students. Permission Slips Every trip outside the school grounds requires a separate parent consent form and trip plan. No student will be allowed to attend a field trip without a properly completed permission slip. Chaperones Teachers will reach out to parents for volunteers to chaperone all class trips. Due to safety, some students may be asked to bring a chaperone in order to attend a field trip. If so, your child’s teacher will personally reach out to you to provide more details.BIRTHDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS IN CLASSAt PS 133, we have a large number of students with multiple diagnosed allergies. In order to avoid any dangerous medical reactions, the school cannot accommodate birthday celebrations in the class. The safety of our students is our utmost concern.GRADING POLICY SCHOOL GRADING POLICYPS 133 bases its grading policy primarily on student mastery of the New York State learning standards (Common Core Standards) addressed in each of the courses and on student progress toward meeting those standards. Other elements of student performance (non-mastery measures) such as participation, effort, and attendance are also included in the school’s grading policy. Determinations of passing or failing, however, must be based primarily on how well students master the learning standards, subject matter, concepts, content, and skills addressed in a class or course. This means that students may not pass or fail based solely on non-mastery measures (e.g. behavior, compliance, participation) but rather based on how well they demonstrate their understanding of the content and skills required in the course. This grading policy applies to ALL STUDENTS in our school, including students with disabilities (SWDs) and English Language Learners (ELLs). This means that all students, including ELLs and SWDs, are expected to work toward grade-level standards and receive grades based on how well they master the subject matter, concepts, content, and skills addressed in a class or course. GRADES, SCALES AND MINIMUM PASSING REQUIREMENTSIn the elementary school, teachers use performance levels (1-4) in the calculation of student grades. Level 1: Below grade level standardsLevel 2: Approaching grade level standardsLevel 3: Meeting grade level standardsLevel 4: Above/Exceeding grade level standardsElementary school students need to obtain at least an overall Level 2 in the final marking period in order to pass a class. This includes all core subjects (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) as well as art, music, technology, physical education, and other enrichment programs.COURSE MARKS There are FOUR ACADEMIC MARKING PERIODS in a school year. As per NYCDOE regulations, all NYC schools must enter course grades in STARS. In PS 133, teachers enter grades in STARS based on the following schedule:Marking PeriodTimeframe#1A week before the November’s Parent-Teacher Conference#22nd week of January#3A week before March’s Parent-Teacher Conference#41st week of JuneTeachers must adhere to the scale described in Section III when giving grades to students at the end of each marking period. VI. REPORT CARDS AND DISTRIBUTION In 161, report cards are generated in STARS and are distributed to students and/or families FOUR times during the school year:Report CardDateTo#1Fall Parent Teacher Conference (November)Parents#23rd Week of JanuaryStudents# 3Spring Parent Teacher Conference (March)Parents#4Last Day of SchoolStudentsIt is the teacher’s responsibility to generate a list of absent parents and secure all unclaimed report cards. In the event a parent does not attend one or both of the DOE scheduled Parent-Teacher Conferences (Fall-November, Report Card #1 and/or Spring-March, Report Card #3), it is then the responsibility of the teacher to contact the parent and set up an alternate meeting day. Such interaction must be entered in the school’s phone call log system. Unclaimed report cards from the second (November) and third (March) parent-teacher conference can only be released to students, if scheduling a meeting constitutes hardship to the parent. In such cases, parents must send a signed written notification requesting a conference call with their child’s teacher. Once the conference call is conducted, the report card will be sent home with the student in a sealed envelope. Requested conference calls are entered in the school’s phone call log system.The second report card of the year is distributed to students during the 3rd week of January. Students are expected to return such report card with a parent signature the following day of school. Homeroom teachers have the responsibility to contact the parents of those students who fail to follow these protocols. Interactions must be entered in the school’s phone call log system as well.The final report card of the school year is distributed to students the last day of school. Report cards of absent students are sent to the main office by no later than 9:30 am. Parents of absent students may pick up report cards in the school’s main office during summer school hours.PROMOTION STANDARDSPromotion standards are the academic benchmarks students must meet in order to be promoted to the next grade level at the end of the school year. Students’ academic progress is assessed holistically, using multiple measures, such as NYSED test scores, course grades, writing samples, projects, assignments, and other performance-based student work. While NYSED test scores may be considered, they may not be the determining factor in assessing a student’s readiness for the next grade. Chancellor’s Regulation A-501 outlines promotion standards for New York City public schools students in grades K-12 as well as the procedures for implementing such promotion policy.Elementary school students NEED TO OBTAIN AT LEAST AN OVERALL LEVEL 2 IN THE FINAL MARKING PERIOD IN ORDER TO PASS A CLASS. This includes all core subjects (ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies) as well as other enrichment programs such as music, art, physical education, technology and others.Promotion decisions in grades K-5 are based on the following criteria:STANDARD: Applicable to English proficient students, IEP students, and ENLs with 6 or more years in the country. Teachers of students with IEPs will take into consideration the academic goals included in this document. If a student does not obtain a level 2 or a higher level in the subjects of English Language Arts and/or Mathematics in the final marking period, then the student will be asked to submit a promotion portfolio. If promotion portfolio does not meet minimum standards –as established in the NYC DOE Promotion Portfolio Manual,- then the student is recommended to attend summer school.MULTIPLE (ENL): Promotion decisions for ENL students enrolled in the U.S. educational system for at least 2 but less than 6 years and/or students with interrupted formal education, are determined based on available evidence of sufficient progress in the English as a New Language (ENL) class and literacy development (multiple measures apply) as well as sufficient progress in Math as evidenced by student work.EXEMPT: ENL students enrolled in the U.S. for less than 2 years as well as students participating in the NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) are exempt from the described promotion criteria and are automatically promoted to the next level.Please refer to Promotion Criteria Regulations, Chancellor’s Regulations A-501, for detailed information regarding NYC DOE promotion standards.X. AT-RISK STUDENTS, ACADEMIC INTERVENTION PLANS AND PARENT NOTIFICATIONSThroughout the school year, teachers and administration regularly review academic performance and identify students who, even with additional support, are at risk of not meeting promotion standards for their grade level. This section details the school’s procedures regarding at-risk notifications and academic intervention plans. During the fall, teachers meet regularly to assess students’ academic progress toward meeting grade level standards. Students not meeting the required learning standards are then identified and recorded in the school’s “Comprehensive List of At-Risk Students.” During the scheduled Fall Parent-Teacher Conference, parents of students identified as at-risk receive a letter attached to their child’s report card (see “Important Notice Regarding Your Child’s Academic Progress”). This early notification provides an opportunity for parents and teachers to collaboratively review student work, discuss strategies and intervention measures, establish academic benchmarks, and clarify responsibilities in moving the student toward promotion. If the goals discussed during the fall meeting are not met by the end of the second marking period, then parents receive a new notification, which is attached to the second report card and sent home the third week of January. Parents are asked to attend a meeting with their child’s teacher to receive a detailed update of their child’s progress. Student at-risk of not meeting promotion standards are then placed in the Promotion-in-Doubt List and an official written notice is mailed home by no later than February 15th. The Spring Parent-Teacher Conference offers an additional opportunity to discuss student progress toward achieving promotion at the end of the school year. Parents are also informed that in the event their child does not meet the goals of the Academic Intervention Plan, they will be asked to attend a mandatory meeting in May to discuss promotion portfolio procedures and a possible recommendation to attend summer school. If academic goals are not met by the end of April, then teachers must contact the parents of these students and schedule appointments for the last Parent-Teacher Conference of the school year (May). During this meeting, parents have the opportunity to review their child’s progress and reflect upon goals and required promotion standards. Parents will also review promotion portfolio procedures and summer school protocols.In June, parents are notified in writing and by regular mail of the principal’s decision of not promoting their child and the recommendation to receive instruction during summer school.PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCESPTCPTC Days & Student Dismissal TimeSession TimesTopics1st PTCThursday, September 12, 2019Student Dismissal: 2:35 pmEvening Session Only4:30 to 7:30 pmSchool’s ProtocolsDisciplinary ProceduresGrading PoliciesPromotion Requirements 2nd PTCThursday, November 14, 2019Student Dismissal: 11:25 amSession 1: 12:30 to 2:30 pmSession 2: 4:30 to 7:30 pmAcademic Progress UpdateAt-Risk StudentsAcademic Action PlanBehavior Action Plan (if needed)3rd PTCThursday, March 5, 2020Student Dismissal: 11:25 amSession 1: 12:30 to 2:30 pmSession 2: 4:30 to 7:30 pmAcademic Progress UpdatePromotion-in Doubt Academic Action PlanBehavior Action Plan (if needed)4th PTCThursday, May 7, 2020Student Dismissal: 2:35 pmEvening Session Only4:30 to 7:30 pmAcademic Progress UpdatePromotion RequirementsPromotion PortfoliosSummer School CandidatesAssessmentsPS 133 employs multiple assessments to monitor student progress, inform instruction, and ensure that all students succeed. Staff work to ensure that assessments are not stressful times for students; rather they are presented as opportunities to show off all that students have learned. The assessments, which include Dibels Reading, iReady, and the New York State assessments (beginning in 3rd Grade), are administered throughout the year. Teachers analyze the results to inform their instruction, identify students in need of extra help, and assess the overall effectiveness of the school’s curriculum. Results are shared with families through the report cards that are distributed four times each year.Below are the official dates for the 2020 state assessments:DateState TestMarch 25-26April 21-22April 13- May 15May 4-15May 18 - 21June 1ELA TestMath TestNYSESLAT SPKNYSESLAT L,R,WScience Perform.Science TestCELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICYSCHOOL POLICYPossession of cell phones and other electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, iPads, iPods, and headphones among others is permitted in New York City public schools.Although students may bring cell phones and other electronic devices to school, such items MAY NOT BE USED IN SCHOOL PREMISES DURING SCHOOL HOURS. School premises include but it’s not limited to classrooms, hallways, staircases, offices, lunchroom, gymnasium, auditorium and all sections of the playground. School hours should be understood as the amount of time the student spend in school premises, including morning and/or after school programs as well as Saturday enrichment programs, if applicable.Cell phones and/or other electronic devices MAY NOT BE USED IN BATHROOMS.Cell phones and/or other electronic devices MAY NOT BE USED DURING LUNCH AND/OR RECESS TIME.Cell phones and other electronic devices MAY NOT BE USED DURING THE ADMINISTRATION OF ANY SCHOOL QUIZ, TEST OR EXAMINATION, except where such use has been explicitly authorized by the school or is contained in an Individualized Education Program or Section 504 Accommodation Plan.Cell phones and other electronic devices MAY NOT BE USED DURING FIRE DRILLS OR OTHER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXERCISES. Cell phones and other electronic devices MAY NOT BE USED DURING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND/OR SCHOOL EVENTS.AUTHORIZED USE OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICESStudents ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE cell phones or other electronic devices in school premises during school hours, EXCEPT WHERE SUCH USE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED by a member of the school faculty and/or administration. PROCEDURES FOR CONFISCATION, STORAGE AND RETURN OF CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICESCell phones and other electronic devices may be confiscated by any member of the administration or teaching staff whenever…a student is found with a cell phone (holding, touching, looking at, etc.) and/or any other personal electronic device in school premises and during school hours.a student is found using a cell phone (performing a call, texting, taking pictures, and videotaping) and/or any other electronic device in school premises and during school hours.School-based policy for confiscation, storage and return of electronic devices will be implemented as set forth:1st occurrence will constitute a verbal or written warning2nd occurrence will constitute confiscation of the item and return at the end of the school day3rd occurrence will constitute confiscation of the item and return following a parent conferenceStorage Policy:Teaching staff must turn in the confiscated item to their immediate supervisor (Ms. Goodman) by no later than the end of the school day. Teaching staff shall not keep electronic devices for more than a day nor shall engage into any type of negotiation with the student regarding the confiscation and/or return of the electronic item. Supervisor, and/or designee, must contact the student’s parent/guardian and place the item in a secure place.After the 3rd occurrence, only the student’s parent/guardian may retrieve the item from the school.Supervisor, or designee, must keep accurate records of the confiscated items, including the signature of the school personnel who confiscated the electronic item and the signature of the student’s parent upon return of the cell phone and/or any other electronic device.STUDENT DISCIPLINEStudents who use cell phones, computing devices and/or portable music and entertainment systems in violation of the school’s policy, DOE’s Discipline Code, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, and/or the DOE’s Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy (IAUSP) will be subject to discipline in accordance with the school’s disciplinary procedures as well as guidance interventions and disciplinary responses set forth in the school’s discipline code and the DOE’s Discipline Code, if applicable.PICTURES, VIDEOTAPING, AND SOCIAL MEDIAIt is prohibited to take pictures of and/or videotape students, staff, or school personnel in school premises during school hours, including after school programs and scheduled school events. Additionally, images and/or videos of school premises, students, and/or school personnel may not be posted on social media platforms without the written authorization of the school, the parents, or individual staff members. Failure to comply with these rules will grant a meeting with administration and further disciplinary action depending on the severity of each case.TOY POLICYAnderson students ARE NOT PERMITTED to bring toys, games, or trading cards to school. They are a distraction, cause problems when they are lost, traded, or sold, and are sometimes mistaken to be the property of others. Toys need to stay home. In addition, students ARE NOT PERMITTED to bring balls to school. At recess, we share balls and other recess gear intentionally, to teach sharing and cooperation, and to control materials and play areas in a busy schoolyard. Balls need to stay at home.LOST AND FOUND Lost and found items for the entire school building are kept in the large bin located in the main lobby. Please be aware that the school is not responsible for items lost at school or those placed in the Lost and Found bins. PLEASE LABEL YOUR CHILD'S BELONGINGS. Each item should be clearly labeled with the child's first and last name using an indelible marker or laundry label. At the end of each month, unclaimed items are placed in the recycling clothing bin located on the walkway between 131st street and 130th street by the large playground. DRESS CODEResearch studies have found that wearing uniforms:Improves behavior – promotes discipline, increases attendance and teaches responsibilityImproves learning – reduces distractions and makes the classroom a more serious environmentIncreases students’ self-esteem – creates a professional environment free from competition and peer judgmentCreates a safe environment – helps reduce the number of bullying incidents and allows staff members to quickly identify outsiders who could be a danger to students. In order to improve the school’s educational environment, promote a more effective climate for learning, foster school unity and pride, and allow students to focus solely on learning and not on attire, the school has a dress policy for students that applies to school days and school sponsored events. Our uniform colors are navy blue pants and yellow shirts for all grades levels. Students are expected to wear UNIFORM EVERYDAY (no exceptions). Teachers, counselors and administration will make phone calls to the parents of those who CONSISTENTLY FAIL TO COMPLY with this policy.During WINTER TIME, students are allowed to wear:a yellow long sleeve collar shirt a long sleeve tee underneath the short sleeve yellow collar shirtALL OUTERWEAR CLOTHING (including hoodies) MUST BE LEFT IN THE CLASSROOM CLOSETS. Once students enter the school building, the wearing of hats, headwraps, bandanas, or kerchiefs is not permitted unless it is in accordance with religious observation. Hats worn in the school building will be confiscated. Attire that is disruptive to the school’s learning environment – as deemed by the school’s leaders – will not be permitted. The following clothing items are prohibited in our building: tube or halter tops, tank tops, net tops, spaghetti straps, tops with plunging necklines or dip too low in the back, clothing that exposes the mid-section of the body o stockings/tights with inappropriate designs (e.g. fishnets, lace, seamed back, ripped or torn), hats/hoods worn indoors Additional dress code guidelines: Footwear must be worn at all times. Sneakers must be worn on Physical Education days.Flip flops or backless shoes are not allowed due to safety concerns. Clothing may not be vulgar, obscene, libelous, or denigrate others on account of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.Clothing may not promote or endorse the use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, and/or encourage other illegal or violent activities. Consequences for violating the dress code: 1st offense: The school will provide replacement clothing for the student. 2nd offense: A parent/guardian will be notified that he/she needs to bring a change of clothing to school immediately. The student will be removed from class until the clothing arrives. 3rd offense: Meeting with administrationPARENTS: WHO TO ASK ABOUT WHATThere are many ways parents can communicate with the school. Here are some functional guidelines to assist parents in reaching the appropriate party, depending on the issue under consideration. If your concern is about: You should contact (in priority order): How to do it: Your child's academic progress Your child's teacher in K-3;The subject teacher in Grades 4 - 5 (ELA/SS or Math/SCParent Coordinator Home Connection NotebookEmail to Teacher: firstnamelastname@05m133.gsuite.nycdalleyne@schools. Your child's well being and emotional development Guidance counselors (Mr. De La Cruz and/or Ms. Nieves) Your child's teacher in K-3;The subject teacher in Grades 4 - 5 (ELA/SS or Math/SCfdelacruz@schools.enieves15@schools.Email to teacher:firstnamelastname@05m133.gsuite.nyc Activities in your child's classroom Your child's teacher in K-3;The subject teacher in Grades 4 - 5 (ELA/SS or Math/SC Email to teacher:firstnamelastname@05m133.gsuite.nyc Curriculum (The overall curriculum, subject or school-wide for example)AdministrationInstructional Coach, Ms. LeitnerA member of the School Leadership Teamnmedina5@schools.; sgoodma5@schools.jacquelineleitner@05m133.gsuite.nycStudents in Temporary HousingSTH Coordinatorlalvarado4@schools.School Based Support Team(request for an evaluation, reevaluations, IEP Meetings)Psychologist, Social Worker, Jason MooreIEP Teacher, Ms. JacoboSPED Coordinator, Ms. Goodmanlmoraleslugo@schools.jmoore3@schools.kjacobo@schools.sgoodma5@schools.HorizonSPED Coordinator, Ms. Goodmansgoodma5@schools.Enrollment, Letters, and other office requestsPupil Accounting Secretary, Ms. Steelersteele4@schools.PTA issues (fundraising, communications, community relations) PTA Presidentsoniaimendoza@Department of Education policies and practices Administrationnmedina5@schools.; sgoodma5@schools. Busing issuesParent Coordinator, Mr. AlleyneSTH Coordinator, Ms. AlvaradoDOE Liaison, Dorothy Simeus dalleyne@schools.lalvarado4@schools.dsimeus@schools.Other concerns about our school 1. Parent Coordinator 2. Administrationdalleyne@schools.nmedina5@schools.; sgoodma5@schools.COMMUNICATION & MEDIASCHOOL WEBSITEParents can access all school contact emails, annual forms, monthly lunch menus and more on the PS 133 Fred R Moore website homepage under the “Parents” tab.PARENT ASSOCIATIONAll P.S.133 parents and guardians are automatically members of our very active Parent Association (PA). Our school website contains a wealth of information around PA activities: a PTA meeting schedule, a list of PTA Executive Board members and descriptions of their positions, a list of our School Leadership Team (SLT) members and more; fundraisers, and other school events.SOCIAL MEDIAPS 133 has a Facebook page, an Instagram page and a Twitter account. We highly encourage parents to sign up to any or all of our social media sites. STUDENT INFORMATIONParents must contact the Pupil Accounting Secretary, Ms. Steele, to change an address, phone number or email address. A change of address requires two proofs of residence, just like when the child registered for school (any two of the following containing the address of residence):*A lease agreement, deed or mortgage statement for the residenceA residential utility bill (gas or electric) in the resident’s name issued by a utility company (e.g., National Grid or Con Edison), must be dated within the past 60 days A bill for cable television services provided to the residence; must include the name of the parent and the address of the residence and be dated within the past 60 days Documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency, including the IRS, the City Housing Authority, Human Resources Administration, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), or an ACS subcontractor or the federal Office of Refugee Settlement, indicating the resident’s name and address, must be dated within the past 60 days A current property tax bill for the residence A water bill for the residence dated within the past 90 days Rent receipt which includes the address of the residence, must be dated within the past 60 days State, city, or other government issued identification (including an IDNYC card), which has not expired and includes the address of residence Income tax form for the last calendar year Official NYS Driver’s License or learner’s permit which has not expired Official payroll documentation from an employer issued within the past 60 days such as a pay stub with home address, a form submitted for tax withholding purposes or payroll receipt (a letter on the employer’s letterhead is not adequate); must include home address and be dated within the past 60 days Voter registration documents, which include the name of the parent and the address of residence Unexpired membership documents based upon residency (e.g., neighborhood residents’ association), which include the name of the parent and the address of residence Evidence of custody of the child, including but not limited to judicial custody orders or guardianship papers documents issued within the past 60 days with name of child and address of residence.* If you are not the leaseholder of your residence, you must submit a Residency Affidavit (see Chancellor’s Regulation A-101, page 20)SECURITY MEASURESFire DrillsFire drills will be held on a regular basis based on the guidelines issued by the New York City Department of Education (8 a year). Students will leave their belongings, form a line, and exit the building with their teacher. Absolute silence is required during fire drills so that students and staff may listen for instructions from safety personnel.Lock Down Drills Lock down drills will be held on a regular basis based on the guidelines issued by the New York City Department of Education (4 a year). Students will remain silent and move out of sight and away from the door. Classroom doors will be locked and teachers will wait for the "all clear" announcement.Shelter-In DrillsShelter-in drills will be held on a regular basis based on the guidelines issued by the New York City Department of Education. A shelter-in will take place when there is a threat outside of the building. No one will be permitted to enter or leave the building during the shelter-in. Students will remain inside the building and follow directions of staff.School-day Emergency ProceduresPS 133 has a comprehensive plan to handle emergencies during the school-day ranging from natural disasters to criminal activity to medical situations. Information regarding the school’s safety plan will be made available to parents upon request. To learn more about our school’s safety plan, you can reach out to Ms. Goodman, Assiatnt Principal, Mr. DeLaCruz, Guidance Counselor, and/or Mr. Alleyne, Parent Coordinator.Citywide Emergencies, Extreme Conditions, or Major Storm/Snow Days In the case of a citywide emergency, extreme conditions, or a major storm, the Chancellor will make an announcement that all public schools will either close or have a delayed opening. This announcement is made in consultation with other city officials, such as the mayor. All authorized delayed openings will result in a 2 hour delay. In case of emergency conditions or a major storm day the decision to close schools is announced on the 311 information line, on the homepage of the Department of Education website, , and on most radio and television stations in the city. The DOE also has a Twitter account and posts inclement weather information there as well.Parent Unsafe and/or Inappropriate BehaviorThe Principal has the authority and the responsibility for assuring that parents, guardians and other third parties conduct themselves appropriately while on School property and do not engage in disruptive or threatening conduct that disturbs the tranquility of the School. Accordingly, parents, guardians and other third parties shall be held to the same standards of conduct as students while on School property or at a School-sponsored event, whether such event takes place on or off the School’s property. In the event that a parent, guardian or other third party fails to conduct himself or herself appropriately while on School property or at a School-sponsored 37 event, the School may place restrictions on such person, including, without limitation, banning him or her from entering on to the School’s property and/or attending future School-sponsored events. ................
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