School Updates
February 7, 2026
Dear Harbor View Families,
This past week, our students celebrated World Read Aloud Day by reading I Am Enough by Grace Byers and enjoyed meaningful IlluminArt Productions performances that centered on kindness, respect, and positive choices. Throughout February, our school will continue to honor Black History Month and engage in learning experiences that highlight kindness, belonging, respect, and celebrating our diversity. We look forward to culminating this important work with our school‑wide celebration on February 27th at 8:15am, where students will share their learning with our community. As we prepare for mid‑winter break from February 16–20, here are this week’s updates for our school community.
🌟 PTA Kindness Grams – Extended!
Our PTA’s Kindness Gram Fundraiser has been extended!
- Online orders: www.theharborviewschool.org/pta - open through Sunday, February 8th at midnight
- Paper orders: submit to the main office on Monday, February 9th.
💙 Respect for All Week: February 9–13
Next week, students will participate in daily activities that highlight teamwork, kindness, and treating others with respect:
👉 Monday, Feb 9 — Celebrate TEAMWORK
Wear your favorite team jersey or our school colors!
👉 Tuesday, Feb 10 — The Golden Rule
Wear yellow or gold to honor:
“Treat others the way that you want to be treated.”
👉 Wednesday, Feb 11 — Crazy Socks Day
Let’s “sock‑it” to bullying!” Wear your craziest socks.
👉 Thursday, Feb 12 — Color the World With Kindness
Wear your favorite colors to brighten our school with kindness.
👉 Friday, Feb 13 — Kindness Day / No One Eats Alone
Wear red, white, and pink to celebrate that no one eats alone and we are one community.
These activities connect beautifully to our YOU BE YOU theme: “We Are Enough.”
💛 MSK & MBK Service Project Kickoff: “MSK for MSK”
This week, our My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) and My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Clubs launched their service project: MSK for MSK, supporting Memorial Sloan Kettering.
To build excitement, both clubs are hosting a Penny War in the main lobby!
Students can participate daily by adding change to their club’s jar.
Are you Team MSK or Team MBK?
Our MSK Club has invited all District 31 MSK Clubs to join in this meaningful initiative.
🧁 PTA Fundraiser: Moretti Dream Cakes
Our PTA is also hosting a delicious fundraiser with Moretti Dream Cakes!
You can pre‑order mini dream cakes to be picked up during our February school‑wide celebration on Friday, February 27th.
- Submit your order to main office by Friday, February 13th or online (theharborviewschool.org/pat) by Tuesday, February 16th
- Pre‑ordered cakes will be available for pick‑up on February 27th
- If you cannot pick up, cakes can be sent home with your child on February 27th.
- If you prefer to pay on the day of pick‑up, please email the PTA at PTA@theharborviewschool.org to reserve your order.
- A very limited number of cakes will be available for purchase the day of the event
Thank you for supporting our PTA and local businesses!
📝 Mid‑Year Assessments & Report Cards
Our classes are finishing their mid‑year assessments.
Report cards will be distributed in March.
📅 Save the Date:
Please mark your calendars:
- PTA / Title I PAC Meeting: Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00pm on ZOOM!
- Coffee & Conversations: Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00pm (after PTA meeting on Zoom) and Thursday, February 12th at 8:30am (hybrid).
- Mid-Winter Recess: Monday, February 16th to Friday, February 20th
- School-wide Celebration: Friday, February 27th at 8:15am (invitation to follow)
- Spring Parent‑Teacher Conferences: Thursday, March 6th
- Early Dismissal Day for all students: Thursday, March 6th
- You BE You Celebration (students only, parent volunteers needed): Thursday, March 12th
- Spring Picture Day including sibling and senior photos: Thursday, March 12th
- FAMILY NIGHT hosted by Title I PAC: Wednesday, March 25th
- Smile Dental Visits: March 30th to April 1st.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a wonderful week ahead and a well‑deserved mid‑winter break!
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February Coffee and Conversations ~ NYC KIDS RISE: A Scholarship + Savings Platform for NYC Public School Students, Starting in Kindergarten.
School Calendar
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RFA Week Spirit Week
Monday, Feb 9th: Celebrate TEAMWORK, wear your favorite TEAM JERSEY or our school colors.
Tuesday, Feb 10th: The Golden Rule! Wear something yellow or gold as a reminder that The Golden Rule is most important. "Treat others the way that you want to be treated."
Wednesday, Feb 11th: Crazy Socks - Let's "sock-it" to bullying. Wear your craziest pair of socks to school.
Thursday, Feb 12th: Color The World, Color the world with KINDNESS
Wear your favorite colors!Friday, Feb 13th: Kindness Day / No one eats alone; We are all part of a community and today we will Celebrate No One Eats Alone! Let's wear Red, White and Pink to celebrate!
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School -
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/HbLUOELGRQujdApSkAvINw
February PTA & Title I PAC Meeting
www.theharborviewschool.org/pta
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/HbLUOELGRQujdApSkAvINwAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Meeting ID: 986 5190 4641 Passcode: 031059
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School -
On ZOOM
Nest Family Workshop
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School -
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0wEMephgRNmXMlGcIDaqyA
Coffee & Conversations: Kid's Rise Workshop (Hybrid)
NYC KIDS RISE: A Scholarship + Savings Platform for NYC Public School Students, Starting in Kindergarten.
What to Expect in the Session:
- How the Save for College Program Works
- What is a 529 account
- How to activate your child’s account
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School -
Midwinter Recess, schools closed
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School
Family Welcome Center
Main Office Number: 718-390-2190 ~ School's google voice or text: 908-605-0240
- Main Office Email: ps59@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Hasweh, Principal: HHASweh@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Sanchez, Assistant Principal: VSanchez@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Kristen, Parent Coordinator: KDruda@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Jessica, School Secretary: JVendiito@theharborviewschool.org
- Mr. Randy, Social Worker: RTopper@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Danielle, Guidance Counselor: DDoyle@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Meggin, Bus Coordinator: MJuraska@theharborviewschool.org
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Zoom Login Instructions
🔗 How to Join Zoom
⭐ The Best Way: Log In With Your Child’s DOE Email, but you can also sign in with any zoom account.
Students should log in using their NYC DOE email: @nycstudents.net.
They can log in three different ways:
1. Logging in through TeachHub (recommended)
- Go to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc
- Sign in using your child’s NYCStudents.net email and password.
- Click the Zoom icon.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
2. Logging in on Zoom.us
- Go to: https://zoom.us/signin
- Choose Sign in with SSO
- Type "nycdoe" into the space before ".zoom.us" and click "continue"
- Enter your child’s @nycstudents.net email and then password given by their teacher.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
3. Logging in through the Zoom App
- Open the Zoom app on a computer, tablet, or phone.
- Choose Sign in with SSO
- Type "nycdoe" into the space before ".zoom.us" and click "continue"
- Enter your child’s @nycstudents.net email and then password given by their teacher.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
⭐ Why students should use their DOE email
When students log in with their DOE @nycstudents.net account:
- They will be automatically placed into their correct breakout room for their class.
- Their teacher can identify them quickly.
- No renaming is needed.
This is the fastest and most accurate way to join remote classes.
If You Join Using Your Own Zoom Account
Families may join the meeting using their personal Zoom account, but:
- You must rename yourself with your child’s full name and class or grade.
Example: “Ava Rodriguez – 3rd Grade” - Select breakrooms and click the one for your class / grade
- If you join this way, someone from our team will assist you and move your child to the correct breakout room.
Google Classroom
📘 How to Access Google Classroom
Students can join Google Classroom in three different ways. No matter which method you use, students must sign in with their DOE email address (ending in @nycstudents.net)
1. Logging in through TeachHub (recommended)
- Go to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc
- Sign in using your child’s NYCStudents.net email and password.
- Click on the Google Classroom Icon
2. Access Through the Web
- Go to: https://classroom.google.com
- Click “Go to Classroom”
- Sign in using your child’s
DOE email → example: jdoe123@nycstudents.net
DOE password - Select your child’s class to enter.
3. Use the Google Classroom App
(Best for tablets and smartphones)
- Download the Google Classroom app from the App Store or Google Play
- Open the app and click “Get Started”
- Sign in using your child’s DOE email and password
- Tap on the class to enter
Student Email & Passwords
- If you do not know your child's email address or password, please email their teacher or ps59@theharborviewschool.org for assistance.
- Student email addresses can also be found by visiting your NYCPS Account: www.schoolsaccount.nyc
- Student passwords are given by their classroom teacher; check messages in ClassDojo for the passwords.
- You can log into zoom without this information.
Steps to Access TeachHub
- Navigate to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc/.
- Username: Enter your full student email address (e.g.,
username@nycstudents.net). - Password: Enter your DOE password. (provided by classroom teacher)
- Access Applications: Once signed in, you can click on icons to access applications like Google Classroom, Zoom, and more.
NYCID After-Care
NYCID: Serving grades 4K to 5th. Registration for 2025-2026 in NOW Open!
The After Care program will begin on the 1st full day of school and will follow a school calendar operating from 2:20PM-6:00PM (closing promptly at 6:00pm).
Registration: If you already have access to the NYCID Parent Portal please log in and click the “Enroll” tab. If you are new to NYCID’s Online Registration system, go to www.nycid.org click What We Do then select Youth Development and then After School and Summer Programs- scroll down to forms and resources and click New Parent Registration. Fill out form. After you submit your registration, please log into the Parent Portal. If you are in need of After Care for the upcoming school year, you may be eligible for a Voucher that would pay for the program at no cost to you. In order to see if you are eligible you must apply ASAP. It can take up to 4 weeks to receive your voucher so you must act quickly to begin After Care in the Fall. The application is online only.:
- Please copy and paste the below link into your browser: http://mycity.nyc.gov/
- Click on Check eligibility and apply for child care assistance under Child care, then click on Apply now under Apply for child Care.
- Select Child Care Voucher under New Child Care Voucher, then create an account, Once an account is created you can start the process to see if you are eligible for a voucher.
JCC Cornerstone @ Richmond Terrace Community Center
Located at 71 Jersey Street, serving grades Kinder to 5th. To register contact Mrs. Z @ (718) 981-7942 or (929) 877-8614 or email: czeigler@sijcc.com
Goodhue After Care
Goodhue: Serving grades Kindergarten to 5th, LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE - Registration is now. Call 718-447-2630 or email avindigni@childrensaid.nyc.org
