Upcoming Events

Family Friday (Pre-K through 2nd Grade)
May
10

Family Friday (Pre-K through 2nd Grade)

Family Friday’s are an interactive time between students and families, used to share our curriculum and instructional philosophies. Teachers share their daily practice, the constructivist teaching method through integrated units of study, YCS Core Values, how to develop emotional IQ, and how you can support your children at home. Children get to share the work they are doing, and families get to be a part of the amazing community within the walls of YCS.

Your child will be coming home with a Family Friday Entry ticket, that you must show to enter up into the building.

All families, Prek- 2nd grade will bring their child up to their classroom.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

A few reminders:

  • Two family members MAX per student, no exceptions. 

  • All visitors must show a Family Friday Ticket upon entrance to the building.

  • Adults may not use student bathrooms. 

  • Please exit through the MAIN Lobby, stairwells A and B.

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Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)
May
31

Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)

Family Friday’s are an interactive time between students and families, used to share our curriculum and instructional philosophies. Teachers share their daily practice, the constructivist teaching method through integrated units of study, YCS Core Values, how to develop emotional IQ, and how you can support your children at home. Children get to share the work they are doing, and families get to be a part of the amazing community within the walls of YCS.

Your child will be coming home with a Family Friday Entry ticket, that you must show to enter up into the building.

All families with kids in third to fifth grade will bring their child up to their classroom.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

A few reminders:

  • Two family members MAX per student, no exceptions. 

  • All visitors must show a Family Friday Ticket upon entrance to the building.

  • Adults may not use student bathrooms. 

  • Please exit through the MAIN Lobby, stairwells A and B.

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YCS International Festival
May
31

YCS International Festival

Friday, May 31, 6–8 PM
Celebrating Culture and Diversity at YCS
Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for kids
Buy your tickets here

Featuring a Journey-Around-the-World-Buffet, country and culture showcase tables with treats, educational activities, games, a parade of nations, raffle prizes, and more!

If you would like to represent your country or culture at the event, or donate a dish for the buffet table, please fill out this flyer and send it back to school in your child’s backpack by May 24.

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Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)
Apr
19

Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)

Family Friday’s are an interactive time between students and families, used to share our curriculum and instructional philosophies. Teachers share their daily practice, the constructivist teaching method through integrated units of study, YCS Core Values, how to develop emotional IQ, and how you can support your children at home. Children get to share the work they are doing, and families get to be a part of the amazing community within the walls of YCS.

Your child will be coming home with a Family Friday Entry ticket, that you must show to enter up into the building.

All families with kids in third to fifth grade will bring their child up to their classroom.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

A few reminders:

  • Two family members MAX per student, no exceptions. 

  • All visitors must show a Family Friday Ticket upon entrance to the building.

  • Adults may not use student bathrooms. 

  • Please exit through the MAIN Lobby, stairwells A and B.

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NYC School Surveys due
Apr
5

NYC School Surveys due

Every year, we ask all families, teachers, and staff to take the NYC School Survey. The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of their school community think about their school. The information collected by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.

Please take the survey here.

The 2024 NYC School Survey launched February 12 and will close on April 5, 2024.

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Registration Deadline: Summer Rising
Mar
25

Registration Deadline: Summer Rising

Overview

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is looking forward to partnering with the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) once again for Summer Rising 2024. Summer Rising connects elementary and middle school students to fun, culturally relevant, and hands-on experiences that strengthen their academic, social, and emotional skills. Summer Rising is free, and open to any NYC student currently in kindergarten through grade 8.

Grades K–5:
The program will run from July 2, 2024 to August 16, 2024, and will run Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Grades 6–8:
The program will run from July 2, 2024 to August 8, 2024, and will run Monday through Thursday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Students will be provided with free breakfast and lunch. Programming will include academics led by NYCPS staff and enrichment activities held by DYCD Community Based Organizations (CBOs).

New MySchools Summer Rising Application

The application will open in early March, and close in late March. This year, for the first time, families can apply for Summer Rising online using MySchools, our online directory and application system.

To apply, log in or create a MySchools account at MySchools.nyc using your email address, your child’s 9-digit student ID number and a MySchools account creation code, which you can get by contacting your child's school. If you have applied using MySchools before, your child will already be added to your account. For general support call 311.

Families can list as many programs as they would like on their application; we recommend families list as many programs as possible to increase the likelihood of being placed in a program of their choice.

This process is not first-come, first-served; all applications will be considered at the same time after the window ends. If families wish, they can make changes to their application at any point within the application window. Offers will be released in mid-April. Log back in to MySchools to view your results.

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CECD2 Meeting
Mar
20

CECD2 Meeting

March 2024 Calendar and Working Business Meetings

Date: March 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 P.M.
Location: 333 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001, Room 706
Zoom: https://bit.ly/CECD2-March24

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Note: This meeting will be held in person and broadcasted via Zoom. We will be broadcasting the meeting so you will be able to view the meeting remotely; however, you will need to be in-person to participate in the open public speaking portion. 

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Family Friday (Pre-K through 2nd Grade)
Mar
15

Family Friday (Pre-K through 2nd Grade)

Family Friday’s are an interactive time between students and families, used to share our curriculum and instructional philosophies. Teachers share their daily practice, the constructivist teaching method through integrated units of study, YCS Core Values, how to develop emotional IQ, and how you can support your children at home. Children get to share the work they are doing, and families get to be a part of the amazing community within the walls of YCS.

Your child will be coming home with a Family Friday Entry ticket, that you must show to enter up into the building.

All families, Prek- 2nd grade will bring their child up to their classroom.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

A few reminders:

  • Two family members MAX per student, no exceptions. 

  • All visitors must show a Family Friday Ticket upon entrance to the building.

  • Adults may not use student bathrooms. 

  • Please exit through the MAIN Lobby, stairwells A and B.

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Mar
7

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held remotely, on Thursday, March 7th, from 1:00-3:00 pm and from 4:30-7:00 pm.

March 7-  11:45am Dismissal

This conference will be a time to discuss your child’s progress and review the current work that they are doing. You will learn about ways to support your child’s individual goals as well as learn about our curriculum.

 During Parent-Teacher conferences, your child’s teacher(s) will:

  • Speak with you about your child’s strengths and growth areas.

  • Provide strategies that can be used at home to help your child meet instructional goals this year.

  • Discuss the YCS Curriculum and review Assessments used to measure student progress.

  • Meetings will be scheduled on a first come, first serve basis

  • Conferences will be 10 minutes each.  

  • Children are invited to attend the conference, but not required

  • All conferences will be remote. Your child’s classroom teacher will share a sign up link with you the  week of February 26th -March 1st. 

Check your inbox  the week after midwinter recess when teachers will email a Conference Sign-Up. You will also have the opportunity to meet with Specials Teachers. The links to meet with individual Specials Teachers will be emailed that same week after midwinter recess. 

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Parent Night Out
Mar
6

Parent Night Out

Karaoke FUNdraiser on Wednesday, March 6th at 8 PM

Join us for a night of cocktails and karaoke at Iggy's on 2nd avenue btw 75th & 76th St. $30/pp. Admission includes open bar from 8-10pm. A portion of admission will directly benefit YCS PTA enrichment programs.

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Feb
28

CECD2 Meeting

Note: This meeting will be held in person and broadcasted via Zoom. We will be broadcasting the meeting so you will be able to view the meeting remotely; however, you will need to be in-person to participate in the open public speaking portion. 

Agendas:

Agendas for the February 2024 Calendar and Working Business Meetings

Resolutions (additional resolutions may be added)

Public Documents (additional items may be added):

Notes:

Zoom link to register: https://bit.ly/CECD2-February24

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Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)
Feb
16

Family Friday (3rd through 5th grade)

Family Friday’s are an interactive time between students and families, used to share our curriculum and instructional philosophies. Teachers share their daily practice, the constructivist teaching method through integrated units of study, YCS Core Values, how to develop emotional IQ, and how you can support your children at home. Children get to share the work they are doing, and families get to be a part of the amazing community within the walls of YCS.

Your child will be coming home with a Family Friday Entry ticket, that you must show to enter up into the building.

All families with kids in third to fifth grade will bring their child up to their classroom.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

A few reminders:

  • Two family members MAX per student, no exceptions. 

  • All visitors must show a Family Friday Ticket upon entrance to the building.

  • Adults may not use student bathrooms. 

  • Please exit through the MAIN Lobby, stairwells A and B.

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Talent Show
Feb
4

Talent Show

Kick off the New Year with YCS’s Got Talent!

Get ready to shine in 2024 with YCS’s Got Talent! Calling all YCS students and teachers—it's time to show off your skills! Whether you're a solo star, part of a dazzling group act, or the ultimate MC, this is your chance to steal the spotlight. Let's make this talent show epic!

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