Do you need help with your homework?
This is a free homework help program for elementary and middle school students. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.
They can also answer parents' questions and give advice on how you can help your child at home.
The staff speaks 8 languages: Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese and Fukanese), English, French, Haitian-Creole, Russian, Slovak and Spanish.

2014/2015 Kindergarten Admissions Process

If your child was born in 2009, it's time to start thinking about kindergarten for next year. You can apply to kindergarten from January 13 to February 14, 2014. All families, including those of students with disabilities and current pre-k students, should submit an application.

Admission is not first-come, first-served. All applications received by the deadline are treated the same.

For more information on how to apply for Kindergarten visit: http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/Elementary/Kindergarten


PS 230 Kindergarten Open House (General Education)

Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:00 AM
Friday, January 31st at 9:00 AM


PS 230 Lower School
425 McDonald Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218

Expect Success


Staying informed about your child's academic performance and behavior at school is key to making sure he/she is developing the skills he/she will need to be successful in college and careers. For more information on how you can help your child read the Expect Success guide: Click here.

Sip into Spring


2014 Planning Committee Meeting
We are looking for parents/guardians to join our Sip into Spring team! 
To find out more information click here: Sip Into Spring Volunteer Flyer2013[1].pdf. 

School Calendar

2013-2014 School Year Calendar

School Year Calendar «click here for detailed information
Revised 6/10/13
  • First day of school: September 9, 2013
  • Thanksgiving Recess begins: November 28, 2013
  • Winter Recess: December 23, 2013 - January 1, 2014
  • Mid-winter Recess: February 17 - February 21, 2014
  • Spring Recess: April 14 - April 22, 2014
  • Last day of school: June 26, 2014

Singing Winds


Come hear The Singing Winds!
Storytelling from Around the World.
To see this year's schedule click here: Singing Winds.bmp

ARIS Parent Link

 What is ARIS Parent Link?

The Achievement Reporting and Innovation System (ARIS) Parent Link is a secure online location where you can find your child's daily attendance, as well as Periodic Assessments and NY State test results, including Regents exams. Parents of students in middle school and high school can also view report card grades, unofficial transcripts, and important information about high school graduation requirements. ARIS Parent Link can also help you find activities you can do at home with your child to improve his or her achievement. Contact your child's school to get your password to access ARIS Parent Link. To access ARIS Parent Link click here.

 

 

 

Common Core Standards

The Common Core Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governor's Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers aimed at instilling a common understanding for students, parents and educators about what students should know and be able to do by the time they graduate high school to succeed in college and careers. New York City will fully implement the Common Core standards in the 2014-15 school year. For more information on the Common Core Standards click here.

Parent Academy



NYC Parent AcademyA collaborative effort with Long Island University to enhance partnerships within school communities to support student achievement by strengthening parent involvement. Visit www.nycparentacademy.org for regular updates and information on sponsored workshops and events

Free Homework Help


Do you need help with your homework?
This is a free homework help program for elementary and middle school students. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.
They can also answer parents' questions and give advice on how you can help your child at home.
The staff speaks 8 languages: Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese and Fukanese), English, French, Haitian-Creole, Russian, Slovak and Spanish.

School Spirit and Fundraising


  Help raise money for the PS 230 PTA!  Clip and send in your Box Tops or shop online.
Thursday, December 19
PTA Meeting


9:00am (LS)

Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 1
School Closed

Winter Recess
Friday, January 10
Family Movie Night
6:30 PM
Saturday, January 11
Hajitek Majitek: Stories in Arabic and English
11:00 AM
LS

Monday, January 20
School Closed
UPPER SCHOOL
1 Albemarle Rd
Bklyn, NY 11218
Phone (718)-437-6135
LOWER SCHOOL
425 McDonald Ave
Bklyn, NY 11218
Phone (718)-330-9212
Fax (718)-871-2624
PARENT COORDINATOR
Nadine Myers-Guilloteau
T(718)-871-0942 | C(646)-942-3373
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