Happy October! As we continue into the school year, I want to thank our families for your ongoing partnership and commitment to your child's education. Together, we can ensure that every student has a successful school year filled with learning, growth, and achievement.
Attendance and Punctuality Matter! Every school day counts! Consistent attendance and arriving at school on time are essential to maximizing instructional time and student learning. When students arrive late or are frequently absent, they miss valuable opportunities to learn and engage with their classmates. Please make every effort to ensure your child attends school daily and arrives on time, ready to learn.
Staying Connected and Informed: Strong communication between home and school is key to student success. Please check your child's take-home folder and backpack daily for important notices, school updates, and information from teachers. We also encourage all families to sign up for their NYCPS New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) to access important information about their child's education, including attendance, grades, and academic progress. Additionally, families are encouraged to activate their child's NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program account, if eligible, to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to begin planning for their child's future.
WIN (What I Need) Program: We are excited to share that our WIN Program is up and running in Grades 3–8 as part of our schoolwide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS). Using i-Ready Reading and Math data, Verification of Risk assessments, and placement tests, teachers have carefully identified students' individual learning needs and placed them in targeted, research-based intervention programs. These interventions provide additional support to strengthen foundational skills, address learning gaps, and accelerate academic growth. Teachers are regularly progress monitoring students to measure their growth, evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, and adjust instruction based on individual needs. Our goal is to ensure that every student receives the right support at the right time to achieve academic success.
Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences – November 5: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held virtually on Thursday, November 5, from 12:30 PM–2:30 PM and 4:30 PM–7:30 PM. This is an important opportunity to connect with your child's teachers, discuss academic progress, celebrate successes, and identify areas where additional support may be needed. We encourage all families to participate. Additional information regarding scheduling will be shared.
Important Upcoming Dates
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October 20–22: School Picture Days for Grades K–7. A detailed schedule will be forthcoming.
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October 22 at 6:30 PM: Virtual PTA Meeting. We encourage all families to attend, stay informed, and get involved in our school community.
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October 30: K-1 Costume Parade 9:00 am
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November 5: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM and 4:30 PM–7:30 PM.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. At PS/MS 71, we believe that when families and educators work together, our children thrive. Let's continue to make every day count and ensure that all students feel supported, valued, and inspired to reach their fullest potential.
Warm regards,
Principal Mirando
