School Updates

December 8, 2025

Let's Move! 2025 Fundraiser Success

A huge thank you to all the families who supported our Let's Move Fundraiser! Over the weekend, we reached our ambitious $15,000 goal, and we couldn't have done it without your generosity and enthusiasm.

Rank	Classroom	Total Raised	Amount To Goal
1	Community Supporters	$2,290.00
2	K-104	$1,255.00	YOU DID IT!
3	4-310	$1,484.00	YOU DID IT!
4	5-302	$1,305.00	YOU DID IT!
5	K-107	$1,506.00	YOU DID IT!
6	1-203	$1,245.00	YOU DID IT!
7	2-211	$1,325.00	YOU DID IT!
8	3K 102	$1,085.00	YOU DID IT!
9	3-214	$545.00	YOU DID IT!
10	2-204	$640.00	$110.00
11	1-205	$570.00	$180.00
12	4-312	$970.00	$390.00
13	5-303	$460.00	$560.00
14	4K-105	$455.00	$635.00
15	Room 209	$310.00	$510.00
16	3-212	$191.00	$764.00
17	5-304	$25.00	$180.00

Classes who reached their goal will receive their party in January. For classes that did not reach their goal, we are still accepting donations until 12/31/2025! Donate directly online by visiting our PTA webstore or drop off your donation to the main office.

Students who won raffles, reached their registration goal or student goal ($75) and have not received their gift will receive them on Wednesday.
Students who reached the SIX SEVEN goal will visit the treasurer chest on Friday.
Students wo reached the SUPER star goal ($100 or more) will receive their lunchbox in January.

SIX SEVEN Spirit Days for Attendance!

Get ready for our SIX SEVEN Spirit Days! We’re celebrating attendance and learning with two exciting school-wide spirit days: Thursday, December 18th and Monday, April 27th. These days are all about recognizing students’ progress and encouraging everyone to keep showing up every day! Learn more by reading our full family letter here: [Insert Link].

Toy drive

MSK & MBK Toy Drive Announcement

Our My Sister’s Keeper (MSK) and My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) programs are excited to support this year’s Toy Drive! We kindly ask for new and unwrapped toys of any value to be brought to Room 103. All donations will benefit The Spot Family Enrichment Center in collaboration with the Gerard Carter Stapleton Center. Thank you for helping us bring joy to children and families this holiday season!

Picture Re-Take

Fall picture packages have been sent home in backpacks. If you did not purchase a package but would like to, you will receive a picture order card with instructions to place your order online. Orders placed within the next two weeks will have the option to ship free to the school. If you have any questions or concerns about photos, please reach out to us or contact Yearbook Innovations directly at 888-699-7257.

Need a Retake or Missed Picture Day? Please complete this Google Form to request a retake or indicate that your child was absent. Picture Retake Day: Thursday, January 8th

December School Spirit Days!

Wednesday, December 18th
- 67th Day of Learning!
Monday, December 22nd
- Dress in your comfiest clothes for a long winter’s nap!
Tuesday, December 23rd
- Dress to impress for our Rockin’ New Year’s Ball Drop!

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

PTA & Title I Meeting (Zoom):
- Tuesday, December 16^th at 7:00pm
- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/jYPPc0KfSY6UEkegkc2szg
- Meeting ID: 961 2851 6895 Password: 031059
Winter Recess (School Closed): 12/24-1/4

Community Events

If you have a community event you would like us to share, please email the message and flyer to Ms. Kristen at KDruda@theharborviewschool.org.

Juneteenth
Student Council SY25-26

Community Events (shared by school partnerships and families):

** If you have a community event you would like us to share, please email message and flyer to Ms. Kristen, KDruda@theharborviewschool.org)

Kwanza celebration
Christmas Carol

School Calendar

Dec 24 Jan 2

Winter Recess, schools closed

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Jan 8

Fall Picture Re-Take Day

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Jan 19

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed

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Feb 16 Feb 20

Midwinter Recess, schools closed

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Mar 12

Spring, Sibling and Graduation Picture Day

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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@theharborviews chool.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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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.

If you are eligible you will receive a voucher application from the voucher unit that will need to be completed by NYCID. When NYCID completes the forms you will submit them to the Voucher unit to be processed. It may take up to 4 weeks to receive voucher approval. You will not be able to begin After Care until you have completed this process and are deemed eligible for a voucher and visible in the NYCID voucher portal. When you receive the voucher application for NYCID to complete please forward to lfazio@nycid.org. If you have any questions please call Lauryn Fazio at 732-861-2134.

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