IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. KIRRANE...

No School - March 31

On Monday, March 31 there will be no school in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
This is a reminder that the survey window for the annual NYC School Survey is currently open until Friday, April 4th. We would greatly appreciate everyone completing the NYC School Survey!! Your input provides valuable information for our school. We always strive for 100% participation from our P.S.81 Community!

Please note that there is a survey for each student. If you have more than one child attending NYCDOE schools, please complete a separate survey for each child.

Please visit the link to complete the survey:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login Opens in a new browser tab

Your ACCESS CODE to the NYC School Survey is a lowercase “f” followed by your child’s ID number. Please reach out to Ms. Knecht - DKnecht@schools.nyc.gov Opens in a new browser tab or Ms. Capurro - JCapurro@schools.nyc.gov Opens in a new browser tab if you need your child's ID number.

You may also fill out the PAPER survey that you received in your child's backpack and mail it out yourself or send it in to your child's teacher to be mailed by the school.

If you complete the survey online or mail the survey in yourself, please Dojo your child’s teacher to inform them.

ALL SURVEYS MUST BE COMPLETED BY FRIDAY, 4/4!

***All classes that have 100% completion will receive bonus GYM time***

THANK YOU to those families who have already completed the surveys and a special thank you to Ms. Laffin and CLASS 2-125 who has already reached 100% completion!! We also have a few classes that are very close to 100%.
 
 
 
The 2025 Summer Rising Program registration will open this afternoon. In order to register, please refer to the attached letter from the NYCPS with information and directions on how to register for the program. In order to register, you will need to log into your MySchools account.

As stated in the letter, “The admissions process is not first-come, first-served. Apply any time by Friday, March 28 at 11:59 PM—all applications will be treated the same.” Please note, NYCDOE will decide who will be given seats in the program. P.S. 81 administration and staff do not make this decision.

Our school’s Summer Rising site will be located at P.S. 7 at 3201 Kingsbridge Avenue.

Important Dates
March 4, 2025: Application Opens
March 28, 2025: Application Closes
April 2025: Offers Released
July 2, 2025: Summer Rising Starts

For more information, please visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising Opens in a new browser tab
Should you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Nina Velazquez, NVelazquez@schools.nyc.gov Opens in a new browser tab
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
iReady and NYCPS are encouraging families to increase their engagement with iReady during March. Research has shown that increased time on iReady is linked to increased achievement.
We are encouraging families to have their child(ren), mainly in grades 2-5, to spend two hours or more per week on iReady. Ideally, kids would spend one hour on reading and one hour on math. Most students have their iReady login information in their homework folder. Thank you for your support!
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
On Thursday, February 13, District 10 will virtually host the first part of three meetings focused on the Science of Reading program. The meeting will take place in the evening from 6:30-7:45 pm.
The focus of this session is the role of oral language in reading and activities that can be done at home to support oral language through storytelling, singing and conversations. Information will also be shared on how to access HMH resources at home so you can read along with your child.
Please find the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/4239521200?omn=99701298632#success Opens in a new browser tab
 
 
  

There is an APP for you to access your New York City Schools Account NYSCA

  

 

NYC DOE 2024-2025 School Calendar Opens in a new browser tab

NYC DOE 2025-2026 School Calendar Opens in a new browser tab

 

Lunch Menu

                  

P.S.81 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

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School Leadership Team SLT

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P.S.81 Dress Code Policy

All students should dress appropriately for school.  Students may not wear revealing clothing such as shirts, skirts, shorts or other clothing items that reveal private areas of the body. Students may not wear clothing displaying foul language or slurs against any race, color, creed, religion, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or weight. In addition, appropriate footwear for physical education and outdoor recess/structured play should be worn on a daily basis. Flip flops are not allowed due to injuries in the schoolyard when children are running.  Please see the following link for additional information regarding the NYC DOE Dress Code Guidelines. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/dress-code-guidelines Opens in a new browser tab  

Brainfuse HelpNow!

Brainfuse HelpNow! Opens in a new browser tab

On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning. See how easy, intuitive and engaging Brainfuse HelpNow eLearning is for all ages and levels.

Live online tutoring is available from every day 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM EST.

Use your NYC Library Barcode to get started!

HelpNow's features include:

  • Homework Help Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
  • Skills-Building Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
  • Personalized eLearning Tools My File Sharing, My Session Replay, My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more!
  • 24-Hour Writing Lab Submit essays and other forms of writing for constructive feedback.
  • Homework Send Question Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
  • Adult Learning Center Access a library of rich adult learning content (GED) and live, professional assistance in resume/cover letter writing, U.S. citizenship prep, MS Office Essential Skills Series, and more!
  • Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support

Learning Platforms

At P.S. 81 we are using multiple platforms to communicate with families & students.

Every class has a Class Dojo Opens in a new browser tab where teachers & staff can communicate directly with families. Please be sure to check your Class Dojo Opens in a new browser tab daily for Important Information and Updates from your classroom teacher, other staff and the administration.

Teachers are posting required student assignments on Google Classroom Opens in a new browser tab for Blended and Remote students. Students should log onto Google Classroom using their unique @nycstudents.net Opens in a new browser tab username and password. 

For help using any of these platforms, please see the resources below. 

 

Classroom Dojo Help for Parents Opens in a new browser tab

 

Google Classroom

 Parent Guide to Google Classroom PDF Opens in a new browser tab

 Parent Guide to Google Classroom Slideshow Opens in a new browser tab

 

Feel free to email DKnecht@schools.nyc.gov Opens in a new browser tab   or JCapurro@schools.nyc.gov Opens in a new browser tab for help with any of our online resources!

UFT DIal a Teacher

  

  • What: Homework help line for students, run by classroom teachers

  • Where: Call 212-777-3380 Opens in a new browser tab

  • Who: Students in kindergarten through 12th grade

  • Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. when school is in session

  • Languages spoken: Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog

  • Subjects available: English, math, science and social studies