P.S. 97 The Highlawn SCHool
1855 Stillwell Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11223
718-627-7550
"Where Education is an Art!"
Dear PS 97 families,
Welcome to an exciting 2020-2021 school year! As the principal of PS 97, I welcome you to our school. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with the highly qualified staff, the wonderful students, and the supportive families. As a parent, I know how much support our children need in their academic, social and emotional development. Here, at PS 97, we make every effort to help your children achieve academically and socially. It is our goal to create an enriched learning environment that engages and challenges each student. We are dedicated to providing our kids with high quality world-class education that will help them become leaders and citizens of the world.
Of course, in order to succeed, we need and welcome your support. We are committed to working with students and their families as a team. We encourage you to become active in the Parent Association and the School Leadership Team. It is a wonderful way for you to share ideas and to support the mission of the school. Please contact Lea Yingfong Mui, our Parent Coordinator, for more information.
I look forward to meeting and getting to know you during our many upcoming events and celebrations!
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or meet me for a monthly "Breakfast with the Principal" to share your suggestions and aspirations for our school.
Working together makes a difference in the lives of our students. We thank you for your support and welcome you to the new school year!
Sincerely,
Irina Cabello, Principal
PS97 Caught on Camera!
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JANUARY Happenings:
IMPORTANT: SCHOOL WILL RESUME ON
JANUARY 4TH FOR ALL LEARNERS!
IN SCHOOL LEARNING WILL BEGIN ON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH.
School Spirit Day Every Friday! Wear your PS 97 Gear!
The PTA has special gear for sale!
#PS97 Strong 2020
Masks & Clothing
Email the PTA for more info.
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Monday, January 4th
REMOTE LEARNING FOR ALL!
Tuesday, January 5th
In-person Learning Resumes :)
Week of January 4th
Goal Setting & Resolutions Week
Week of January 11th
College Awareness Week
Tuesday, January 12th
Virtual Family Fun Night
Grades 3, 4 & 5 @ 6PM
January 13th- 15th
Picture Day
Schedule to be Announced
Monday, January 18th
NO SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 19th
Virtual Family Fun Night
Grades K, 1 & 2 @ 6PM
Thursday, January 21st
Virtual PTA Meeting @ 9:30AM
Virtual Breakfast with the Principal @ 10:00AM
Tuesday, January 26th
Virtual Citizen of the Month Ceremony
10:00AM
Wednesday, January 27th
Talent Show Jr. Videos Due!
K, 1, & 2 ONLY
Please email videos to langel@ps97.org
Thursday, January 28th
Virtual Parent Workshop
Topic: Social Emotional Learning @ PS97
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Trauma: What is it, and how may it affect my child?
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION CONTINUES
SEE LINK AT TOP OF THIS PAGE
Families can apply to Kindergarten in two ways, online at MySchools and over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.
Please reach out to EsEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov with questions.
Our school was approved for Model 2 (3 cohorts in 3 weeks cycle) with an exception made for students in 12:1:1 classrooms. Please see the Model 2 schedule below.
We will have 2 arrival times - 8:30am (grades 3-5) and 8:45am (grades K-2). We will also have 2 dismissal times - 1:45pm (grades 3-5) and 1:55pm (grades K-2).
Students in grades K-2 will have lunch in their classrooms at 11 am while students in grades 3-5 will have lunch in their classrooms at 12 pm.
Lunch will be during instructional time. Movement breaks will be provided throughout the day.
All students will be expected to follow the schedule while working remotely. Teachers will be teaching live lessons on Google Meet at designated times as well as providing group and individual support during scheduled periods. We will be using Google Classroom to share all assignments with students and PupilPath to share the grades. PS 97 Grading Policy 2020-2021 will be shared with families during the first week of school.
Please email us with any questions Contact Us
Consent Form to Participate in Random COVID-19 Testing:
Please note that students in blended learning must submit a consent form to participate in random testing for COVID-19. The test is quick, easy, and painless, and it helps protect our school and broader communities--learn more on our website.
You can submit your consent for testing one of two ways:
Through your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) under ‘Manage Account’, or
By completing and signing the consent form available here: COVID Testing Consent Form.
School Spirit Day Every Friday!
*Wear your PS 97 Gear*
