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Owl Blog Post for March 10th, 2023

3/10/2023

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Good Day AmPark Families,

Soon your child will be coming home with their custom catalog & re-stickable stickers of their very own Square 1 Art.  The kids have been very busy creating a special masterpiece which you can purchase on unique gifts and keepsakes to enjoy for a lifetime!  Every order made will help you preserve the special memories of your child's creative growth in a fun and inspiring way as well as help raise funds for your child's school.  

Imagine the excitement and fun of sharing your child's awesome art with family and friends!  Be sure to make your order(s) before the deadline of April 3, 2023.  If you haven't received your catalog with the special art access code to make your purchases online or if you have any questions about this fundraiser, please feel free to contact Janine Faso, Square 1 Art Coordinator, via email at amparkpaparents@gmail.com.  

Regards,

AmPark Parents Association 

​Buenos días familias de AmPark,

Pronto su hijo regresará a casa con su catálogo personalizado y pegatinas readhesivas de su propio Square 1 Art. ¡  Los niños han estado muy ocupados creando una obra maestra especial que puedes comprar en regalos únicos y recuerdos para disfrutar toda la vida! Cada pedido realizado lo ayudará a conservar los recuerdos especiales del crecimiento creativo de su hijo de una manera divertida e inspiradora así como ayudar a recaudar fondos para la escuela de su hijo.

¡Imagine la emoción y la diversión de compartir el increíble arte de su hijo con familiares y amigos! Asegúrese de hacer su(s) pedido(s) antes de la fecha límite del 3 de abril de 2023. Si no ha recibido su catálogo con el código especial de acceso al arte para realizar sus compras en línea o si tiene alguna pregunta sobre esta recaudación de fondos, no dude en para contactar a Janine Faso, Coordinadora de Arte de Square 1, por correo electrónico a amparkpaparents@gmail.com.

Saludos,

Asociación de Padres de AmPark
WITS Braised Carrots Labs Recipes from Chef Devonte
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This week students engaged in WITS Labs with our Wellness Chef, Devonte, in which they learned to chop and create a healthy and beautiful recipe for Braised Carrots with Rosemary!  Please check out the recipe cards below so that you can recreate this delicious dish at home and see those skills in action!
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PreK Admissions Deadline Extended to March 13th!
The deadline for families to apply to 3-K  and pre-K has been extended to March 13!  


All NYC families with children born in 2020 can apply to 3-K, and all NYC families with children born in 2019 can apply to pre-K. 


Families can apply in one of three ways: 
  1. Online through MySchools.nyc. 
  2. By phone at 718-935-2009.  Language supports are available in over 200 languages over the phone. 
  3. Through a Family Welcome Center. You can find locations and hours on our website.  
RTS Spring Camp 2023
Looking for camp options for Spring Recess?  Check out RTS' offering & registration link below.

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Registration Link for RTS Camp: 
​​https://www.hisawyer.com/roads-to-success/schedules/activity-set/465362
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Owl Blog Post for March 2nd, 2023

3/2/2023

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AmPark's March Events Calendar
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What's for lunch this month?
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Reminder for all interested families, including current AmPark students...
Apply to Pre-K by the deadline - next Friday, March 10th
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Families can apply to Pre-K in three ways:

  • Online through MySchools.nyc. Support is available in ten languages.  
  • By phone at 718-935-2009.  Language supports are available in over 200 languages over the phone. 
  • Through a Family Welcome Center. You can find locations and hours on our website.  

Please reach out to Elvira or Sandra in AmPark's Main Office with questions at 718-548-3451
Museum of the City of New York and the NYC DOE
FREE Virtual Workshop series for grades 3-5 with programs for both students and educators!
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Hidden Voices of New York City is a free, six-part virtual workshop series from the Museum of the City of New York designed for teachers of all grades and students in grades 3-5 that highlights and honors the individual and collective experiences of a diverse swath of New Yorkers.    
This series draws from the Hidden Voices: Untold Stories of New York City History resource guide for teachers that was developed in partnership between the Museum of the City of New York and the New York City Department of Education. 

Learn More & Sign Up Today!
​https://mcny.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cb22a8633af4f71cdfbae4def&id=84ab065fb4&e=58f7912829
FREE FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE AUDUBON SOCIETY:
THE COLORFUL WORLD OF HUMMINGBIRD FEATHERS WITH GABRIELA VENABLE (3/7)03/07/2023 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM ET​
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Click Here to Register Online

Hummingbirds are marvels. They’re tiny but somehow have endless appetites. They seemingly float in the air like helicopters while hovering backwards, sideways, or even upside-down. And then there’s hummingbirds’ brilliant, iridescent plumage—the focus of our next online lecture!


Ornithologist Gabriela Venable will present findings from her research estimating the total color diversity of hummingbirds, of which there are over 300 species in the world! Learn from Gabi why hummingbirds might actually be the most colorful birds in the world, and how their plumage helps these magnificent little winged creatures survive. You can read Gabi’s published paper on her research on Nature's website.


About the Speaker:
Gabriela Venable (she/her) is a PhD student at Duke University in the evolutionary anthropology department studying cognitive evolution. Previously, she studied ornithology at Yale, conducting research in Mexico on hummingbirds and in New Zealand on parrot intelligence with the Kea. She was also a tour guide for three years at the Yale Peabody Museum’s bird collection and loves a good, weird bird fact. 


The NYC Audubon Lecture Series is made possible by the support of Claude and Lucienne Bloch.


Photos:
Left: Photographs labeled “a” through “h” of hummingbird males of eight species. Each bird displays striking plumage color, including iridescent blues, purples, and greens. Credits: a-f: Glenn Bartley, g: Wilmer Quiceno, h: John Cahill.
Right: Gabriela Venable smiles at the camera with a Kea on her shoulder. Gabi has light skin and long brown hair. She is wearing a white shirt designed with colorful birds, and a long-sleeved, blue shirt over it. Credit: courtesy of Gabriela Venable
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February 17th, 2023 Owl Post: Read In, Raffles & A Bee

2/17/2023

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AmPark Teacher Raffles
Hello AmPark Families,

Teacher Raffles are upcoming!!! This is a fun way for students throughout the school to win a personal interaction with their favorite teacher or staff member, whether present or past. The winner can enjoy things like a pizza lunch, or art and crafts even play some basketball. Buy your tickets today and choose your activities with your teacher or teachers. See the attached flyer for all the options available. All ticket sales will help the 5th grade. The raffle will run from Monday, February 27 - Friday, March 3. Prices are set at:


1/$2.00
3/$5.00
8/$10.00
10/$15.00
20/$20.00

You can purchase tickets in-person at the Main Office or Online at
https://teacher-raffle-tickets-57821.cheddarup.com

If you have any questions, please email the AmPark PA at amparkpaparents@gmail.com

Regards,

AmPark PA/5th Grade Committee

Hola familias de AmPark,

¡¡¡Se acercan las rifas para maestros!!! Esta es una forma divertida para que los estudiantes de toda la escuela ganen una interacción personal con su maestro o miembro del personal favorito, ya sea presente o pasado. El ganador puede disfrutar cosas como un almuerzo de pizza, o arte y manualidades, incluso jugar al baloncesto. Compra tus entradas hoy y elige tus actividades con tu profesor o profesores. Consulte el folleto adjunto para ver todas las opciones disponibles. Todas las ventas de boletos ayudarán al 5th grado. El sorteo se llevará a cabo del lunes 27 de febrero al viernes 3 de marzo. Los precios están fijados en:

1/$2,00
3/$5,00
8/$10,00
10/$15,00
20/$20,00

Puede comprar boletos en persona en la Oficina Principal o en línea en
https://teacher-raffle-tickets-57821.cheddarup.com

Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a AmPark PA a amparkpaparents@gmail.com

Saludos,

AmPark PA/Comité de quinto grado
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AmPark's 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders are about to get buzzed by the AmPark Spelling Bee!

During our morning SEL assemblies, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders have been hearing about the upcoming AmPark Spelling Bee.  If your child came home with a word list tonight, they have bravely, and wonderfully, signed themselves up to participate in this exciting academic competition.  

This year's Spelling Bee will begin with Classroom Level Bees held in the Month of March (between March 1st and 20th). 
All class Bees will conclude by March 21st. 
The top 3 spellers from each 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade class will go on to participate in the Spelling Bee Finals.
The Finals will be held on April 3rd and 4th, during our SEL assemblies at 8:15am, in front of an audience of their peers in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.   

Over 60 students are already in and we're rooting for them all! ​
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When is sick too sick for school?
Send me to school if…
  • I have a runny nose (clear discharge) or just a little cough, but no other symptoms.
  • I haven’t taken any fever reducing medicine for 24 hours, and I haven’t had a fever during that time.
  • I haven’t thrown up or had any diarrhea for 24 hours and didn’t need medicine.
Keep me at home if…
  • I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees.
  • I have been throwing up or have had diarrhea in the last 24 hours.
  • My eyes are red and painful with discharge that keeps coming back during the day.
  • I have been having body aches, fatigue or frequent headaches.
  • I have a runny nose that has yellow or green discharge and a fever.
  • I have a sore throat with a fever I have an undiagnosed rash.
Call the doctor if…
  • I have a temperature higher than 100 degrees for more than two days.
  • I have had a sore throat and fever for several days.
  • I’ve been throwing up or have diarrhea for more than two days.
  • I’ve had a cough for more than a week, and it isn’t getting better.
  • I have had a fever and now have a rash.
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Owl Blog for February 10th, 2023

2/10/2023

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Parents are Welcome for Tea with Principal Meena next week, February 16th @ 8:30am, in person at AmPark!  
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AmPark Celebrates Respect for All Week
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Dear AmPark Parents,


The 2023 NYC School Survey administration window opens this Monday, February 13. In preparation, we are sending the school survey home with your child.

How is the Survey information used?

Survey results supports dialogue among all members of school communities about how to make their school a better place to learn and school leaders use the feedback from the survey to reflect and improve schools and programs. Survey results are also used to help measure school quality.

Family Access Codes/ Online Submission

Families, if you would like to submit your child's NYC School Survey online please press on link below. Using this method, enter a lower case "f" followed by your child's nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) number, to access the survey (e.g. f123456789). Student OSIS numbers can be found on student report cards or in the family's NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). All respondents can go to Panorama Education to access the survey starting on Monday, February 13. As a reminder, the 2023 NYC School Survey administration window is February 13 to March 31.

Elvira De Jesus
Parent Coordinator
Coordinadora De Padres
Ampark 344 Neighborhood School
School Number: 718-548-3451 ext.1026
Cellphone Number:401-702-7734


Estimados padres de AmPark,

La ventana de administración de la Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York 2023 se abre este Lunes 13 de febrero. En preparación, estamos enviando la encuesta escolar a casa.

¿Cómo se utiliza la información de la encuesta? 
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Los resultados de la encuesta apoyan el diálogo entre todos los miembros de las comunidades escolares sobre cómo hacer de su escuela un mejor lugar para aprender y los líderes escolares utilizan los comentarios de la encuesta para reflejar y mejorar las escuelas y los programas. Los resultados de la encuesta también se utilizan para ayudar a medir la calidad de la escuela.

Códigos de acceso familiar/ Cómo enviar en línea

Familias si desean enviar a su hijo la encuesta escolar de Nueva York en línea, presione el enlace a continuación. Ingresando una "f" minúscula seguida del número de identificación de estudiante (OSIS) de nueve dígitos de su hijo para acceder a la encuesta (por ejemplo, f123456789). Los números OSIS de los estudiantes se pueden encontrar en las boletas de calificaciones de los estudiantes o en la Cuenta de Escuelas de Nueva York (NYCSA) de la familia. Todos los encuestados pueden ir a Panorama Education para acceder a la encuesta a partir del lunes 13 de febrero. Como recordatorio, la ventana de administración de la Encuesta Escolar de la Ciudad de Nueva York 2023 es del 13 de febrero al 31 de marzo.

Elvira De Jesus
Parent Coordinator
Coordinadora De Padres
Ampark 344 Neighborhood School
School Number: 718-548-3451 ext.1026
Cellphone Number:401-702-7734

Take a Lunch Break with AmPark's Parent Coordinator, Elvira on February 17th @ 12:30pm

Join Zoom Meeting 
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Meeting ID: 918 9079 3533 
Passcode: 861513 
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​Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/apCPEaekt 
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Owl Blog Post for February 3rd, 2023

2/3/2023

 
Looking for upcoming February events at AmPark?  You can always find our monthly events calendar here!  
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To Our AmPark Community:

Thank you for your continued support in keeping students excited about school, celebrating achievements, and ensuring the daily attendance of our children. We want to continue to partner in ways that promote positive attendance and hope that you will review with your child some of our attendance practices. AmPark helps support student attendance by:

  • District Advised Attendance Report Cards (will be sent home starting this month)
  • District Advised Parent Focus Group Meetings (please email parent Coordinator Elvira at edejesus30@schools.nyc.gov for the next date in February).
  • Weekly Fun Fridays (Dress like… and Lottery prizes)
  • Weekly Attendance Lobby Bulletin Board updates
  • Weekly Top Class Attendance Shout Outs 
  • Monthly 100 % Attendance Certificates   
  • Continued Weekly Attendance Team Meetings
  • Daily monitoring of student absences by attendance team and parent outreach phone calls.
  • Scheduling parent meetings/home visits with the chronically/severely absent students 
  • Teacher Mentor Check-in
  • AmPark’s Attendance Awareness Campaign- Students that had 98%-100% (1-0 absences) attendance for the months of September- December have received a permission slip to attend a Chuck E Cheese Trip in February. Congratulations.  Now the challenge is on for those that want to participate in the Second Semester Attendance Challenge.
Attendance Challenge: January to May 2023
  • Individual students with a 98% attendance rate from January through May will earn a special AmPark prize.

  • Classes with a 98% attendance rate from January through May will earn a special AmPark class prize.

In addition, if your child is going to be absent please:

  • Email their classroom teacher or inform the main office
  • Whenever possible, please provide doctor’s notes
  • Schedule vacations during NYC DOE vacations
 We encourage you to continue to remind students of the importance of coming to school everyday to learn, celebrate accomplishments with friends and create positive memories. As always we appreciate partnering with you in increasing our attendance rates and fostering a supportive learning environment for every AmPark Owl.

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