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Thanks in advance for your support of PS 59 Harbor View!
Staten Island Public School Family Fun Day! A Celebration of the talents and achievements of our Public Schools on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00am to 2:00pm at P.S. 41 The Stephanie A. Vierno School located at 216 Clawson Street.
Dear PS 59 Families,
We are very disappointed to announce that our Family Field Day scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th will be cancelled. Mr. Nadel, our PE teacher had a very exciting day of outdoor activities planned for our families but due to the weather forecast from several weather stations they are predicting 60% chance of rain. We know many families were planning taking Tuesday off from work and want to be proactive and cancel in advance to prevent them from losing their time at work. We will be watching the weather closely and inform families of a date to reschedule.
Thank you for your understanding,
PS 59
PS 59 The Harbor View School is excited to offer MySchoolBucks®! This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to add money to your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check. Click here for more information or visit www.myschoolbucks.org
September 7, 2017
Dear Families:
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that starting this school year, lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families.
It will now be even easier for all students to eat healthy and nutritious meals at school. Our food menus can be found at www.schoolfoodnyc.org.
We need your help to make this program a success. All parents, regardless of income, must still complete a School Meals Form so that our schools get access to federal funding for this program and others. Please complete the form online at www.myschoolapps.com by December 29, 2017. A hardcopy of the form will also be sent home and is available at your school’s main office.
If you have already added money to your MySchoolBucks account for your child’s lunches this year, or if you have a balance remaining from prior years, you will receive a full refund. DOE will follow up with information on how to get your refund in the coming weeks.
Please join me in spreading the word that breakfast and lunch are free for all students every day. I hope your child will take advantage of this wonderful new opportunity and come enjoy a healthy meal with us.
Sincerely,
Carmen Fariña Chancellor
Office 365 Education for Students includes Office 365 ProPlus, which allows students to install up to 5 copies of the latest Microsoft Office suite for their PCs and Macs and up to five copies for their iOS or Android devices.
Follow link for more information: Microsoft Office 365 for NYC DOE Students
Message from the PS 59 PTA
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome both new and returning families to PS 59 for the 2017-2018 school year.
Save the Date!
What is the PTA & why get involved? All parents and legal guardians of children who attend PS 59 are automatically a voting member of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA plays an important role in supporting this great school by working hard to provide the “extras” that enrich our children’s educational experience. We partner with our parents, teachers, staff and community on many levels to bring fun and educational programs, events, services, and opportunities to our children. From our membership donations and fundraising events we support the school in providing classroom supplies, books, in school events, field experiences and much, much more.
Field Experiences & Enrichment: As part of the philosophy and curriculum at PS 59, our children have MANY field experience and in school enrichment opportunities, presented by cultural organizations from across New York City. Our membership donations and fundraising efforts allow the PTA to contribute to the cost of these experiences.
Membership Donations: PS 59 PTA membership donations are $10 per month, or $100 per year per family. We are a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization, and your membership donations are tax-deductible. If you wish to make your donation at the start of school, please send donation in your child’s backpack or pay by credit card on our website by clicking the school store icon on the homepage. This is a suggested donation, and not mandatory for membership in the PTA.
Thank you in advance for your support. We are looking forward to another amazing year and hope to get many more parents and guardians active in the PTA.
Excitedly, The PS 59 PTA
Support our school by participating in the 2017 Staten Island Yankee School Fundraising Program. Our school night will be held on opening day Monday, June 19th. Families wishing to participate can find out more information by clicking here.
On Wednesday, May 17th we will be hosting the last evening conference scheduled for this year. This evening will be an opportunity for the children to celebrate their accomplishments for this year and share what they can do well. To make this evening a success, please read the attached letter for details and register for your session at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4da9ad2ca2f58-student before Friday, May 12th 2017.
Join us for our Multicultural Potluck!
Tempt your taste buds with flavors from all over the world as you sample special creations from our P.S. 59 families and local restaurants!
Enjoy entertainment from PS 59 Families, Doris from KinderDance & Julio Jean from Cumbe!
Click here to sign up for more information!
Staten Island Arts is excited to be working with PS59 on a new after-school program based on its Working Waterfront exploration. On Mondays and Wednesday afternoons from April 19 through June 21, students will explore the history, cultural heritage, occupational traditions, and changing nature of Staten Island's working waterfront. The curriculum will emphasize the Social Studies knowledge best understood via local maritime professions; storytelling from waterfront professions and heritage bearers; and artistic traditions associated with waterfront life. Units will offer activities full of songs, storytelling, folklore practices, and the history of New York Harbor.
When: Monday & Wednesday from 2:45pm – 5:45pm
Starting Wednesday, April 19th
For: 2nd & 3rd Graders
IF INTERESTED: Click here to sign up for more information!
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!
Join the PS 59 PTA for their September dine out at Paulie's Pizza & Errigo's Resturant located at 500 Bay Street, SI NY.
Join us for PS 59 The Harbor View School Coffee & Conversation, this Wednesday, September 27th at 8:30am. We will be discussing the school's policies, procedures and family handbook.
What is Coffee & Conversations? They are a series of meetings with the Parent Coordintor and PTA to discuss various topics regarding our school.
Staten Island Public School Family Fun Day! A Celebration of the talents and achievements of our Public Schools on Saturday, October 14th at 10:00am to 2:00pm at P.S. 41 The Stephanie A. Vierno School located at 216 Clawson Street.
This five day a week program provides a warm, wholesome and structured environment for children during after school hours. Transportation is provided from PS 59 to the Goodhue Center. For more information please visit: http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/goodhue-center/after-school-program to register please contact: http://www.childrensaidsociety.org/goodhue-center/register
NYCID offers After-care Monday thru Friday from 2:20pm-6:00pm at PS 59! For more information about program please visit: http://nycid.org/after-school-enrichment-programs/ or view letter: NYCID After-Care registration 2017-2018.pdf 
JCC Cornerstone @ Richmond Terrace Community Center
Sarah Kawaling, Director, 718.981.9001
The JCC Cornerstone programs are free after school programs offered in community centers in NYCHA housing areas on Staten Island. For more information call the center directly at 718-981-9001 or visit their website: http://sijcc.org/cornerstone/
To Find Your Child's Bus Stop or Route: Enter your child's student ID and birthday on the Transportation Search Page. Need more information call The Office of Pupil Transportation at 718-392-8855 during non-school days/hours or contact our bus coordinator Ms. Jaime at 718-390-2190 during school days/hours.
To Request Busing for your child: Please review the bus stops assigned for PS 59 (click here for bus stops ) and then contact Ms. Jaime, our bus coordinator at 718-390-2190.
Complete your school lunch form at www.myschoolapps.com
All families will be required to fill out a School Meals Application form. The information provided on these forms provides our Title One Funding, which could amount to several hundred thousands of dollars per school year.
