Bushwick Magnet Multimedia and Arts Academy
P.S. 86K Parent Newsletter
Tina Moschella, Ed.D, Principal
Patricia Rivera, Assistant Principal
Amy Sauer, Assistant Principal
February 2025
Volume 13 Issue 6
Editor: María Méndez, Parent Coordinator
SCHOOL CLOSED
Mid- Winter Recess
Monday, February 17th until Friday, February 21st
MID-WINTER RECESS HOMEWORK
During the Mid-Winter Recess, students will be receiving a homework packet. Students must read every day and document their reading on a reading log.
PA MEETING
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Virtual / Zoom
9:30 AM
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Thursday, February 13, 2025
2:30 PM
PROMOTION IN DOUBT LETTERS
Some parents may be receiving a promotion in doubt letter during the week of February 10.
Kinder - 2nd in backpack
3rd – 5th will be mailed
Your child’s teacher will meet with you to discuss your child’s academic levels.
NYC KIDS RISE
Families of participating kindergarten and newly enrolled grades 1-3 students can now activate and view their NYC Scholarship Accounts (Building Block 1). For more information see Ms. Mendez, Parent Coordinator.
2025 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY
What is the NYC School Survey? Every year, families, teachers, and students in grades 6-12 take the NYC School Survey. The survey helps school administrators understand what parents think about the learning environment and the quality of education children are receiving. The information captured by the survey is to support a dialogue among all parents of a school about how to make the school a better place for learning.
Surveys will be in green envelopes again this year. You will be able to return your survey in a prepaid envelope. Surveys will be available at the school as of February 10 and you will have until April 4 to mail it out. You could also drop off your sealed envelope at the school, and we will mail it out for you. So please fill out this survey and have your voice heard. For more information, you can reach out to Ms. Mendez, Parent Coordinator at 718-574-0577.
Join millions around the globe as we celebrate the power of reading aloud with World Read Aloud Day on Wednesday, February 5th. Read your favorite story to your child.
On Monday, February 24, 2025, we will be celebrating the 100th day of school. Students in Kinder through second grade will be involved in different activities. Teachers will share details.
PARENT WORKSHOPS
“SUBWAY SURFING”
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Time: 8:30AM
In person –
Presenter: NYCPD - 83rd Precinct
“2025 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY”
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Virtual / Zoom
Time: 9:45 AM
Presenter: MS. Mendez, Parent Coordinator
“FDNY FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM”
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
In person – Library
Presenter: A Firefighter - NYC Fire Department
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK
During Respect for All Week on Monday, February 10 to Friday, February 14, 2025, schools across the city will have the opportunity to highlight and build upon ongoing programs to help students, staff and communities gain a better understanding of diversity. Our school will have students participate in various initiatives that promote respect for diversity and focus on preventing bullying, intimidation, and bias-based harassment. Students will learn the importance of respecting themselves and others. Celebrating Kindness/Be an Ally