Langston's Letters
May 10 - May 14
A Note from the Principal
Where can I find love that never changes
Smiles that are true and always just the same,
Caring not how the fierce tempest rages,
Willing ever to shield my honored name?
This I find at home, only with Mother,
Who cares for me with patient tenderness;
She from every human pain would rather
Save me, and drink the dregs of bitterness.
If on life's way I happen to flounder,
My true thoughts should be of Mother dear,
She is the rock that ne'er rifts asunder,
The cry of her child, be it far or near.
This is love wonderful beyond compare;
It is God's choicest gift to mortal man;
You, who know Mother, in this thought must share,
For, she, of all, is Angel of your Clan.
My Mother is black, loveliest of all;
Yes, she is as pure as the new made morn;
Her song of glee is a clear rhythmic call
To these arms of love to which I was born.
I shall never forget you, sweet Mother,
Where'er in life I may happen to roam;
Thou shalt always be the Fairy Charmer
To turn my dearest thoughts to things at home.
-Marcus Mosiah Garvey
Summer Rising
The application for Summer Rising at PS 233 is expected to open soon. Summer Rising is a program designed to help students transition back to in person learning. It will incorporate classroom instruction and extra-curricular activities. Summer Rising will be in person, and open to all students. The program will take place Monday through Friday from 8am to 6pm, from July 6 to August 20. I urge you to take advantage of the program and allow your child the chance to use the summer to transition back into in person learning.
Apply as soon as possible at this link https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home. Like summer school in year's past, our school will welcome students from other district 18 schools. I would like as many of our children as possible to take advantage of the opportunity so don't wait!
If our school is still not listed, use the link below to complete an online survey. This will allow you to receive a notification when the application for our school opens. You will need your child's 9-digit OSIS (ID) number.
Senior News
- Virtual Awards Ceremony 6/18 @ 1pm
- In person Graduation Ceremonies 6/22 @ 8:30am (In person students), 10:30am (Ms. Boyke & Ms. Humphrey and Mr. Rouse's students; 12:00pm (Ms. McCrea's students)
- Outdoor ceremony
- 2 guests per student
- Senior t-shirts on sale for $20 (Order form was placed on Class Dojo); due May 14
I will update this section each week as we get more details.
In Person Learning
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Let's continue to work to keep each other safe and healthy!
Community Matters
We would like to thank each family that donated emergency items or money to purchase emergency items to help the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Please continue to follow our SVG efforts on Facebook (P.S. 233Langston Hughes) and on our school website, ps233.org.
Phase 2 of our campaign will be announced soon.
Dates to Remember
- May 10: SLT Meeting 5:00pm
- May 13: Eid Al-Fitre - Schools closed
- May 17-28: Virtual Book Fair
- May 20: Chancellor Porter visits District 18
- May 26: PTA Meeting 6:30pm
- May 31: Memorial Day - Schools closed
- June 3: Chancellor's Professional Learning - Schools closed
- June 8: Clerical Day - Schools closed
- June 18: Virtual Awards Ceremony for Grade 5 at 1:00pm
- June 22: Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremonies at 8:30am, 10:30am, and 12:00pm
- June 23: Kindergarten and Pre-kindergarten Stepping Up ceremonies
- June 25: Last day of school
- July 6: Summer Rising program begins at 8:00am
Assessment Calendar
- iReady Reading - Grades K-5 - May 18
- iReady Mathematics - Grades K-5 - May 20
- Into Reading Growth Assessments - Grade 2-5 - June 1
- New York State Science Examination - Grade 4 only - June 9
Instructional Schedule
- May 10 - Funday Monday!: Asynchronous learning and fun activities; limited access to teachers
- May 11-14 - In person instruction Tuesday through Friday
- May 17 - Funday Monday!: Asynchronous learning and fun activities; limited access to teachers
- May 18-21 - In person instruction Tuesday through Friday