Bushwick Magnet Multimedia And Arts Academy
P.S. 86K Parent Newsletter
Tina Moschella, Ed.D Principal
Patricia Rivera, Assistant Principal
Amy Sauer, Assistant Principal
December 2024
Volume 13 Issue 4
Editor/Parent Coordinator: María Méndez
SCHOOL CLOSED
WINTER RECESS
Monday, December 23, 2024 until
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Students will return to school on Thursday, January 2, 2025
We would like to wish all our parents and students Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
4th PA/PAC MEETING
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
9:30 AM / Virtual - Zoom
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Thursday, December 12, 2024
2:30PM
CASA - INSIDE BROADWAY PERFORMANCE
Thursday, December 12, 2024
By Invitation Only
CANDY CANE GRAM SALE
The Special Events Committee at P.S. 86K will be selling Candy Cane Grams for the holidays! You could purchase a Candy Cane Gram and have it sent to anyone in the school building or at home along with a small treat! Purchases can be made from Dec 9 - Dec 16. Candy Cane Grams will be distributed from Dec 17 - Dec 20. Each candy cane gram is $1.
WINTER WONDERLAND PERFORMANCE
Wednesday, December 18
Class Performers:
K-2, 1-1, 272, 2-2, 3-3, 4-1, 5-2
Show 1: 9:00-9:45 AM
Show 2: 10:00 - 10:45 AM
*Only parents of the students who are performing will be invited to see the show.
Winter Family Craft Event
December 18th, 2024
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Families are invited to sign up for a craft activity and take photos in our winter wonderland auditorium. No more than 1 adult per student and no entry allowed after 3:45 pm. RSVP required. Sign up information will be sent home in a separate flyer.
PAJAMA DAY
Friday, December 20th
PARENT WORKSHOPS
“Breakfast & Holiday Craft With The Principal”
Parents are invited to register for a special breakfast parent workshop with the principal. We will enjoy breakfast together while chatting and working on a holiday craft. (This activity is limited to 30 people, see Ms. Mendez, PC, to register)
DATE: Thursday, December 19, 2024
TIME: 8:30 AM – Library
Sponsored by: Dr. Moschella, Principal & Ms. Mendez, Parent Coordinator
“HOW TO DEAL WITH FAMILY STRESS”
DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
TIME: 10:00 AM – Virtual - Zoom
PRESENTER: Veronica Pou, Social Worker
APPLYING FOR KINDERGARTEN
The application process for kindergarten registration opens on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and closes on Friday, January 24, 2025. There are three ways in which you can apply for kindergarten. They are as follows:
1. Online - Kindergarten Connect at myschools.nyc/ApplyOnline ↗️
2. Telephone at (718) 935-2009 Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
3. In person at the enrollment office for District 32 is located at 1665 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.
NEW KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
Friday, December 6 & 13 at 8:30 am
New Kindergarten Open House Families will be shown a short presentation highlighting our school programs, a short tour of special spaces, and time to ask and answer any questions.