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Dear District 15 Community,

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the Community School District 15 Superintendent. As a proud product of Brooklyn public schools and borough resident I am excited to be home! I began my career in Sunset Park as an elementary school teacher and I am grateful to return to the district that nurtured and inspired my journey as an educator and leader.

My career with the Department of Education has spanned over 20 years. For the past four years I have served as the Superintendent of District 7 and prior to that I was the Deputy Superintendent for District 10 where I supported 58 schools. As a former Assistant Principal and Principal, I understand the vital role that school building leaders play in creating joyful and equitable learning communities and look forward to supporting each leader.

District 15 has always been at the forefront of exceptional instructional experiences and is a current vanguard in promoting integration, diversity, equity and inclusion. My goal is to build upon these proud traditions through collaboration and shared decision making. Over the course of the next several weeks, I will embark on a listening and learning tour to gain a deeper understanding of the district’s unique assets and challenges. I look forward to meeting with leaders, staff, students, families, elected officials, and community members. These meetings will serve as a springboard for our collaborative strategic planning.

As we begin to learn about each other, I leave you with my pledge as Superintendent to:

Collaborate with all stakeholders to create a culturally responsive learning environment in which children have the opportunity to develop to their full potential in a safe, affirming, warm, and welcoming atmosphere. I believe that education must be a child-centered learning environment. Through this child-centered approach to education, students will be challenged yet experience success, become excited about learning, and be motivated to remain learners throughout their lives.

Create an environment that fosters life-long learning. This attitude in students is promoted by creating an environment that encourages students’ natural curiosity so they may develop an excitement for learning. Students need the opportunity to experience hands-on, real-life learning experiences that will challenge, motivate, and light a passion for learning.

Support teachers and leaders in cultivating anti-racists practices, policies, systems and structures, so that all of our students experience exceptional levels of success and are fully prepared to be leaders in our society.

Celebrate successes using an asset-based approach that builds efficacy. As a district, we will promote and sustain best practices in our community. We will leverage the strengths which help us develop and thus build leadership confidence and success.

Authentically engage and foster family leadership in the educational process through equitable shared decision making and transparency.

Sustain, respect and grow partnerships with diverse community stakeholders so that we accelerate momentum towards our common goal of elevating and inspiring our students, families and community.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me at RAlvare4@schools.nyc.gov. Again, I look forward to our collaborative journey together.

Respectfully,

Rafael Alvarez, Superintendent

Letter from Principal Della Ragione

New PS 230 School Building, 1930

Spring 2022

Dear PS 230 Community,

I am writing to share an update on our Upper School construction project. Our beautiful Upper School building is nearing 100 years old (these photos are from @1930). Thanks to our very dedicated, hard-working custodial team, it has maintained and matured in beauty both inside and out.

Still, buildings need crucial maintenance and repairs. This much needed project will repair and reinforce the roof and roofing perimeter.

It has just been confirmed that starting later this afternoon (after school hours), the scaffolding will start to be put into place. This multi-year project will have scaffolding at different sections of the building (outside of building on McDonald, Dahill, and courtyard) at different phases.

All construction work will be conducted after school hours. These repairs will help prevent leaks and damage both outside and inside the building, keeping our whole community safe and focused on learning and growing!

I thank you for your patience as the construction work ensures that PS 230 stands another 100 years.

PS 230 School Building, 1930

Maria Della Ragione

Principal, P.S. 230

Upcoming Events

Jan 27

8:40 - 10:30 am

Parent Crochet Club

Learn to crochet with members of the PS 230 Parent Crochet Club.

Beginners welcome! All materials will be provided.

Meet in Room 105 in the upper school
Proof of Vaccination required to enter the building.

PS 230

Feb 3

8:40 - 10:30 am

Parent Crochet Club

Learn to crochet with members of the PS 230 Parent Crochet Club.

Beginners welcome! All materials will be provided.

Meet in Room 105 in the upper school
Proof of Vaccination required to enter the building.

PS 230

Feb 3

6:30 pm

Singing Winds' Lunar New Year Celebration

PS 230

Feb 10

8:40 - 10:30 am

Parent Crochet Club

Learn to crochet with members of the PS 230 Parent Crochet Club.

Beginners welcome! All materials will be provided.

Meet in Room 105 in the upper school
Proof of Vaccination required to enter the building.

PS 230

Feb 13

3:30 pm

School Leadership Team Meeting

PS 230

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Retakes for students absent on Picture Day or needing new photos will be taken at both schools.

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