PS 230 will be hosting virtual Gifted & Talented Open Houses at 3 pm on the following days -
Monday, May 4
Monday, May 11
Learn about the Gifted & Talented program at PS 230 and how to apply!
Please RSVP to Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator (jreinier@schools.nyc.gov)
New York City will move towards a new Remote Learning Model for all school days until the end of the school year. Students will NOT report to school buildings for instruction. Teachers will prepare materials for students to use at home; and we will contact families with more information.
Breakfast and Lunch will be available at both buildings as "grab-and-go meals."
"Grab-and-go meals" will be available at PS 230 - Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 1:30 pm
Please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home for grade-level educational activities you can use at home.
Be Safe! Be Well! Please contact Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov if you have any questions or concerns.
Letter from the Chancellor:
The health and safety of all NYC Department of Education (DOE) students continues to be our first priority in the wake of the evolving situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in New York City. There are a number of actions we have taken and many things you can do to keep our communities safe. The most important action you can take is to stay home if you are sick.
Please see the Letters from the Chancellor for additional information on what the schools are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19.
For the most up-to-date information about the NYC Department of Education's response to the spread of the coronavirus, please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update
Please see https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ for guidance on how to have conversations with your children about COVID-19 and its impact on your community.
Wednesday, February 5
9:00 - 10:30 am
425 McDonald Avenue, near Church Avenue
to RSVP: call (718) 437-6135 x2010
or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov
Monday, February 24
9:00 - 10:30 am
425 McDonald Avenue, near Church Avenue
to RSVP: call (718) 437-6135 x2010
or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov
Tuesday, March 10
9:00 - 10:30 am
425 McDonald Avenue, near Church Avenue
to RSVP: call (718) 437-6135 x2010
or email Jill Reinier, Parent Coordinator at jreinier@schools.nyc.gov
February 5 - March 16, 2020
Pre-K Application period
May 2020
Placement Letters sent home
May 2020
Pre-registration begins
September 2020
First Day of School
Pre-K is a free, high-quality program that runs five days per week from September through June. Most pre-k options are on a full-day schedule (6 hours and 20 minutes); however, some 5-hour and half-day (2 hours and 20 minutes) options are also available.
To find a Pre-K near you, visit Pre-K Finder and type in your address in the space provided.
You can apply for Pre-K by
Family Welcome Centers are open from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Monday through Thursday
and 8:00 - 3:00 pm on Friday.
Brooklyn Family Welcome Centers:
For a full list of Family Welcome Centers,
After you submit your application, you will receive notification about your child’s pre-kindergarten placement in May 2020.
You will automatically be placed on the wait-list for programs you ranked higher than the program where your child received an offer. Schools will contact families on the wait-list directly if they are able to offer them a seat. No additional action is required to remain on the wait-list.
In order to accept the placement you were offered, you must call the school to make an appointment to register your child.
When registering for Pre-K you must bring your child with you.
You must also bring
Proof of your child’s age (birth certificate or passport)
Two documents verifying proof of residence. Acceptable documents are listed below
Utility bill (National Grid or Con Edison) or cable television bill in the resident’s name, dated within the past 60 days
Original lease agreement, deed, or mortgage statement for the residence
Current property tax bill for the residence
Water bill for the residence, dated within the past 90 days
Official payroll documentation from an employer (i.e. payroll receipt), dated within the past 60 days
Document from a federal, state or local government agency (on letterhead) indicating the resident’s name and address (i.e. document from the IRS, NYCHA, or ACS), dated within the past 60 days
Government-issued ID card with address
