P.S./I.S. 229K, Brooklyn, NY

Beginning at age 10, children can get great discounts, free entry and/or access to participate in many events that make living in New York City a great place in which to grow up and work:

• Sporting Events
• Entertainment Benefits
• Healthy Living Discounts
• Arts and Cultural Access
• Library Access throughout NYC

Parents and guardians assist their children in completing the application process--and may want to get one for themselves as well.

Find out more on the idNYC website by clicking here.

Creativity has been called a key 21st century skill. That means it—along with skills like communication and critical thinking—will help students navigate the increasingly collaborative and information-rich world that awaits them once they leave school.

Click below to discover strategies to promote creativity at home: 

During the next couple of weeks, families of children entering grade 8 have an opportunity and are encouraged to prepare for the High School Admissions process which begins in September.  General and specialized high school program workshops are offered throughout the boroughs in order to prepare for completing forms, auditioning, etc.  

Click here to review the calendar of events on the new NYCDOE website.  

It is not too early to start talking, planning, taking public transportation to high schools that interest you (for travel purposes), etc., before you submit the high school application.

For High School Directories in a variety of languages, click HERE.  

For Specialized High School Student Handbooks, in a variety of languages, click HERE. 

Plan!  Plan!  Plan! 
Make wise choices. 

If students laze away the days of summer without using their minds, they can lose up to a month of learning—especially in reading and math.

Don't forget that board games, played as a family, also help build bonds.  By spending time together in this way, families share hopes, dreams, and values.

Click below to view, Exercise Kids' Minds During Summer, offering  families fun, brain-friendly activities to keep your children engaged over the summer:

A solid foundation in mathematics is essential for students to succeed in school and beyond. 

Incorporate math into your family's daily life--without a lot of time, effort, or expense--with activities which are fun to do together:  in the kitchen, at the grocery store, while taking care of the car, on the computer, on the road, in the aisle of toys, and at home.

You'll probably come up with even more ideas after clicking on and reading the attachment below:

Over the past few years, our school has been celebrating the various art forms with our children in collaboration with the rest of Community School District 20.  A few years ago, there was a District Art Auction with works from all our schools and in celebration of the teachers who spark such creativity among the children in our neighborhoods.   More recently, a district day of Performing Arts and Art Exhibit was begun with representative performances and displays for a day.  This year, the District Art Show was held on a May evening, where local professionals were encouraged to drop a business card to win student works which could then be displayed throughout the local offices of our community.  The District Performing Arts Festival continues this year with a representative group of ensembles, including our own Jazz Band.

And, of course, we have our own annual “Festival of the Arts.”   Come and hear, come and see, the wonderful works as we revel in the artistic exploration of all our children.  

Click here to check the calendar for details on May 23.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in this special workshop.  If you have kids, and they are online, this workshop is for you!

The Internet is an extraordinary resource for our children.  It allows them to see  live streaming from the the International Space Station or watch video footage of animals in the wild.  

However, it can be a frightening place for parents, which is why families need to be involved.  Find out why:
Wednesday, May 16
7:00 PM
Cafeteria@229K

Click below to learn more:

During the month of May, District 20 celebrates visual arts and performing arts of all the schools in our district. 

The District 20 Visual Arts Showcase
Thursday, May 10, 2018
6:00-8:00 PM
at the Pre-K Center
7415 Fort Hamilton Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11228

All are welcome!

We will have our school celebration of the arts on Wednesday, May 23rd.  Details to follow.

There are ways parents and guardians can help their kids prepare for tests throughout their lives. Learn about test-preparation tips you can use to help your children perform at their best.

 Click on the link below for tips you can use starting today:

Encouraging children to read at home is one of the most powerful ways that families can support their children's learning. Just 15 minutes of reading at home per day can make a difference in students' reading fluency at school and for life.

"The Rewards of Reading" offers families strategies to get kids reading more at home.  Click below to find out why: