ldquoNews at 9rdquo PS9rsquos School amp Community News - 262017

At School

CHANCELLOR FARINtildeA ANNOUNCES THE 2017

COMMUNITY AND CITYWIDE EDUCATION

COUNCIL ELECTIONS District and Citywide Councils offer Parents an Opportunity to Shape

Education Policy

325 Seats are Open for Election All Parents are Encouraged to Run

for a Seat

NEW YORK ndash New York City Schools Chancellor Carmen Farintildea

today announced the beginning of the 2017 Community and Citywide

Education Council election cycle and encouraged all public school

parents to consider running for a seat so they can make a significant

impact on their childrsquos education and become a champion for school communities The

application period begins on February 9 and a citywide effort starts today to recruit eligible

parents Parents interested in becoming members of a Community or Citywide Education Council

should visit NYCParentLeadersorg for more information

Parents interested in learning more about the roles and responsibilities of the Community

and Citywide Education Councils should attend an information session The first of a

series of information sessions will take place at the Tweed Courthouse on February 13 at

6 pm

Between March 20 and April 21 Presidentsrsquo Councils in each district will host forums

for candidates to engage parents and parent leaders Officers of each schoolrsquos parent or

parent-teacher association will cast their ballots online between April 23 and May 9 On

May 15 the results will be posted online at NYCParentLeadersorg The newly elected

Education Council members will attend trainings and ongoing leadership development

sessions on their roles and responsibilities Trainings will be organized by the Division

of Family and Community Engagement

For more information about appointed members visit httpnycparentleadersorgcitywide-

education-councilshtml

Community Education Council Meeting at PS9 CEC 13 Calendar Meeting February 28 PS 9 (80 Underhill Ave) 630 pm

In this issue

At School

-Chancellor Farina Announces the 2017 Community

and Citywide Education Council Elections

-Community Education Council Meeting at PS9 -Grade 5 Senior Trip Payment Reminder

-Immigrantsrsquo Rights Resource List

-Kindergarten Timeline -A Night of Jazz amp Global Beats

-Pre-K Directories Available Online

-Valentinersquos Dance -Wellness Committeersquos Treat Guidelines for

Valentinersquos Day

In Our Community

Contacts amp Links

Grade 5 Senior Trip Payment Reminder Grade 5 student information packages were emailed and backpacked 3 weeks ago We are

reminding families that payment for the June 7th senior trip must be submitted by Monday

February 27 2017 Payments must be submitted to Carol Sheldrake-Hernandez in the schoolrsquos

main office or given to your teacher to give to Carol Contact Carol at

Cshedrakehernaschoolsnycgov or 7186383260 X 1302

Immigrantsrsquo Rights Resource List If you or someone you know needs assistance with an immigration related matter there is a list of

organizations prepared by PS 9rsquos Diversity Committee may be able to help The document is

attached

Kindergarten Timeline Use the link below to learn about school options and the admissions process

httpschoolsnycgovChoicesEnrollmentElementarykindergartenhtml

Contact Charmaine Derrell-Jacob at cderrellschoolsnycgov or 3475635324 with questions

A Night of Jazz amp Global Beats Are you ready for a night on the town for PS 9

On Saturday March 4th the first-ever PS 9 benefit concert will be held at Littlefield a

performance space and bar in Gowanus featuring an amazing lineup of critically-acclaimed

artists who just so happen to be PS 9 parents This one of a kind boundary-breaking

collaboration promises a night of phenomenal live jazz along with eclectic samplings of world

music courtesy of an ensemble with roots all around the globe Dont miss out on a fun

opportunity to see these master musicians together on the same stage

Please note that this is an adults-only event open to the publicmdashfamily friends and neighbors are

invited

Tickets $30 until 224 - $35 after and at the door For more information and to purchase tickets

visit httpwwwps9brooklynorgnews201612benefit-concert

For any additional questions contact Mike Tilley at michaelbtilleygmailcom

Pre-K Directories Available Online Apply to Pre-K Starting January 17 2017

All NYC families with a child born in 2013 including students with disabilities can apply to pre-

K from January 17-February 24 2017

You can list up to 12 choices on your Pre-K Applicationmdashremember to include the program code

and to consider many different program options All applications received by the February 24

deadline are treated the samemdashour application process is not first-come first-served

If you are interested in pre-K at a charter school or half-day and 5-hour NYCEEC pre-K

programs contact those programs directly to apply

Accept Your Pre-K Offer by May 2017

All families who submit an application by the February 24 deadline will get an offer letter in late

April 2017 and will need to accept it by early May

To accept your offer you must pre-register in person at the program where your child received

the offermdashcontact the program to schedule a time Learn what you need to bring to pre-register

your child or download the checklist

Visit httpschoolsnycgovChoicesEnrollmentPreKResourcesdefault for more

information

You may contact Charmaine Derrell-Jacob at cderrellschoolsnycgov or 3475635324

with questions

Valentinersquos Dance Come one come all to our PTOrsquos Valentinersquos Dance on Friday February 10

th 530-800pm

There will be games prizes food music and a raffle Admission $5 per person raffle $2 per

ticket

Wellness Committeersquos Treat Guidelines for Valentinersquos Day Attach document Next week is Valentines Day which presents a wonderful opportunity for the school community

to celebrate love and sharing with each other

The PTO Wellness Committee in collaboration with Principal DAvilar and the Whole Child

Network suggests that we revive the Healthy Hearts Valentines Day celebration thats been so

enjoyable in past years

If you are planning to provide treats for the children we kindly ask you to consider non-candy

healthy options that promote good nutrition as well as fun love and sharing

Some ideas for healthy treats you can make with the kids in the classroom or bring in include

fruit salads

fruit skewers

fruit and low-fat yogurt sundaes

red or heart-shaped vegetables or fruits (red peppers watermelon

strawberries pomegranate seeds)

Some ideas for great non-food treats include

stickers

small party-favor-type toys

pencils

temporary tattoos

Special activities include

arts and crafts projects

physical activity games

books with Valentines Day or love themes

PS 9 is committed to providing a school environment that supports and promotes studentsrsquo health

well-being and ability to learn Thank you for doing your part to make this a reality

Wishing you and yours a happy and healthy Valentines Day

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In Our Community

THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK EDUCATORS OF NEW YORK GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Guest Speaker Dr Lindamichelle Baron

Topic Preparing Our Children to be UNCOMMON TO THE CORE

SUNDAY February 19 2017 - 300 ndash 600 PM

BEDFORD STUYVESANT YMCA

1121 BEDFORD AVENUE (amp MONROE)

BROOKLYN NY 11216

Refreshments will be served

During the networkingcollation Dr Lindamichelle Baronrsquos books will be on sale

Her latest book is entitled The Lion

For information contact Dr Sheilah Bobo at sheilahbobogmailcom

or 917-412-9099 or Nora Barnes at 212-861-3942

Nora Barnes President

PO Box 367 Gracie Station New York NY 10028

Website ndash wwwabenyorg Email - abenyincgmailcom

Like us on Facebook

Advocates for the City of New York Upcoming AFC Workshops February 16 6pm LGBTQ Students Rights

March 16 6pm Immigrant Students Rights

For more information and to register please click on the links

Additional free trainings may be scheduled at your school or in the community upon request

Contact Joanne at jbuccellatoafcnycorg or 212-947-9779 ext 505 Supporting Immigrant Students LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR Earlier this week Chancellor Farintildea issued a letter to families reaffirming the right of every child in NYC to attend public school regardless of immigration status or national origin The letter and an accompanying FAQ are available on the DOEs website in English Spanish Arabic Bengali Chinese French Haitian Creole Korean Russian and Urdu

NEW TRANSLATIONS OF AFC RESOURCES Several of our publications are now available in additional languages

Our fact sheet Bullying Harassment and Discrimination of Immigrant Students in NYC

Schools is available in English Spanish Arabic Bengali Chinese French Haitian

Creole Russian and Urdu

Our guide Turning 5 A Guide to the Transition from Preschool Special Education to

Kindergarten is available in English Spanish Arabic Bengali and Chinese

Our tip sheet Preparing for an IEP Meeting is available in English Spanish Arabic

Bengali Chinese and Haitian Creole

For a complete list of our publications please visit our website

Black History Month Events in New York City New York City has long been a center of African-American life in the United States Itrsquos where

the Harlem Renaissance shook cultural norms where Jackie Robinson broke baseballrsquos color

barrier and where Shirley Chisholm became the first black woman elected to Congress The City

remains a beacon of diversity so itrsquos no wonder the five boroughs are home to a strong lineup of

Black History Month events Here are some of our picks

February 1ndash28

Black History Month at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

The month kicks off with Conversations in Black Freedom Studies Black Power at 50 (February

2) to be followed by a Black Power Poetry SlamOpen Mic edition of First Fridays (February 3)

that serves as a preview of the upcoming Black Power 50 exhibit Other happenings at the

Schomburg include Theater Talks August Wilson Effect (February 20) After Death A

Psychological Coup (February 21) which looks at when Malcolm X and Fidel Castro crossed

paths in Harlem and Model Behavior with fashion darlings Pat Cleveland and Bethann Hardison

(February 27)

February 4

Apollo Open House at the Apollo Theater

This free annual look at the Apollorsquos history and future is hosted by Billy Mitchell also known as

Mr Apollo Among the dayrsquos highlights are performances by Urban Word NYC a family

workshop by the Harlem Swing Dance Society and a handful of film screenings

February 4

Black Jacks African American Seamen in the Age of Sail at the Noble Maritime Museum

Dr Jeffrey Bolster author of Black Jacks examines the role African-Americans played in the

nationrsquos maritime culture during the 19th century

February 4

Target First Saturdays at Brooklyn Museum

Brooklynrsquos top museum stays open late to focus on Beverly Buchananrsquos Ruins and

Rituals exhibition and to host other fun free events Besides participating in a curatorrsquos tour of

Buchananrsquos sculptures and an art-making workshop that uses them for inspiration attendees can

enjoy DJs bands film screenings talks and an interactive performance courtesy of artist Kamau

Ware

February 7 9 21 and 23

Black History Month Events at Brooklyn Historical Society

Black Voices Black Art Upending Convention with Kellie Jones and Kimberly Drew (February

7) is an evening with art historian curator and 2016 MacArthur ldquogenius grantrdquo recipient Kellie

Jones Historian and author John Strausbaugh discussing his latest book City of Sedition The

History of New York City During the Civil War (February 9) which showcases Civil Warndashera

New York as a place of extremes where abolitionists and slavery proponents coexisted Fiction

by Black Writers Who Are the Readers (February 21) explores the issues of marketability of

black literature especially in light of the success of authors like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Zadie Smith Colson Whitehead and Yaa Gyasi Finally A Chamber Music Celebration of Black

History Month (February 23) features a variety of acts performing works by African-American

composers and lyricists including Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Maya Angelou

February 21

Celebrate Black History Month George Washington Carver Workshop at Queens Botanical

Garden

Botanist George Washington Carver was known as the Wizard of Tuskegee for his

groundbreaking research into crops like sweet potatoes peanuts and soybeans Children attending

this workshop will learn about Carverrsquos achievements paint with plant dyes and plant a peanut

seed that they can take home

February 22

Amateur Night at the Apollo 2017 Opening Night at the Apollo Theater

The 2017 season of Amateur Nightmdashwhich has introduced the world to stars like Ella Fitzgerald

and Jimi Hendrixmdashkicks off with all new contestants Capone CP Lacey and Joe Gray host

Through February 24

The Rhythmic Art of Thread at the Central Park Arsenal

In partnership with Harlem Needle Arts NYC Parksrsquo Ebony Society highlights how African-

American artists have used textiles to record culture spirituality and history Pieces on display

incorporate quilting appliqueacute mixed media fabric and fiber fusion

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February 25

Black in 19th-Century Brooklyn at Green-Wood Cemetery

This trolley tour covers two sites that honor Brooklynrsquos African-American history Green-Wood

Cemetery resting place for numerous notables and Weeksville a pre-abolition free black

community The trip starts by visiting Green-Wood gravesites of figures such as Margaret Pine

(1778ndash1857) the last woman to have lived as a slave in the state Susan Smith McKinney

Steward (1847ndash1918) the first black female doctor in New York and the artist Jean-Michel

Basquiat (1959ndash1988) The trolley then travels to Crown Heights to visit the grounds and exhibits

of the Weeksville Heritage Center now Brooklynrsquos largest African-American cultural institution

February 26

Trial by Jury The Case of the N-Word at the Apollo Theater

This live discussion and movie event with Kyle Bowser explores one of the most polarizing

words in America The forum operates as a fictional court case with the audience serving as a

jury and features special guests examining the wordrsquos past present and future

Through April 1

Say It Loud Distinguished Black Designers of NYCOBA | NOMA at the Center for Architecture

The New York chapters of the American Institute of Architects and the National Organization of

Minority Architects join to celebrate the work of 20 established black designers The exhibit will

also recognize the winners of the Jumaane Omar Stewart Award for New York City high school

students and the NYCOBA | NOMA Diversity in the School of Architecture Award

Through May 6

Black Fashion Designers at the Museum at FIT

The Museum at FIT draws from its permanent collection to highlight black designers and models

Roughly 75 pieces from 60 designers will be on display with some items dating back to the

1950s Midcentury evening dresses by Anne Lowe and vintage 1980s pieces from Patrick Kelly

are presented alongside items from current designers like Maki Oh and Charles Harbison

Through Winter 2018

Brooklyn AbolitionistsIn Pursuit of Freedom at the Brooklyn Historical Society

This show focuses on the lesser-known heroes of Brooklynrsquos anti-slavery movementmdashordinary

residents who helped shape the neighborhood and city Itrsquos part of the larger In Pursuit of

Freedom exhibition in partnership with Weeksville Heritage Center and the Irondale Ensemble

Project

Immigrant Resource Guide As I celebrate my birthday today I hope people open their hearts to immigrants I do not need

birthday wishes or gifts All I ask is to join me in welcoming everyone who comes to this country

for freedom My office is and will always serve as a sanctuary for immigrants After the Trump

administration issued an un-American executive order and ramped up anti-immigration rhetoric

and policies the New York Senate Independent Democratic Conference announced a major

initiative to protect immigrant communities across New York State

The IDCrsquos new Immigrant Defense Coalition will operate out of each memberrsquos district office to

provide legal services resources and any assistance to immigrants and their families Please click

here to volunteer with the Immigrant Defense Coalition

-Senator Jesse Hamilton

PS Please click here f (httpswwwnysenategovnewsroomarticlesjesse-hamiltonimmigrant-

resource-guide ) for an online version of the Immigrant Resource Guide

Brooklyn Botanic Gardenrsquos Childrenrsquos Garden

Registration for Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Childrens Garden spring (including a

spring break mini-session) and summer programs begins Monday February 6 These

are hands-on garden-based programs for children ages 2 - 13 Need-based scholarships

are available For more information please

visit httpwwwbbgorglearnchildrens_garden_classes Theres also a small stack of

brochures in the main office

HEAF HEAF is a college preparatory program that works with students who have a demonstrated

commitment to learning and help them to develop the intellectual and social skills they need to

thrive as they progress towards higher education HEAF offers free education and youth

development assistance that prepares our students for academic success Some of our

programming throughout the year includes High Expectations Middle School Enrichment (grades

served 6-8) and College Quest High School Enrichment (grades served 9-12)

Our 6 grade participants are recruited during their 5th grade school year We are delighted to

inform you that we now offer the application process to 5th grade students in Brooklyn As we

continue to expand we are able to serve more students

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like me to speak with me more to learn more

about the program

Best Regards

Nkese Rankine

Associate Director of Admissions and Community Outreach

Harlem Educational Activities Fund Inc

2090 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd 10th Floor New York NY 10027

Phone 212-663-9732 ext411

Fax 212-663-9736

httpsheaforghowtoapply

District 13 Dress for Successreg Clothing Drive

Donate Your Nearly New or Gently Used Professional Womenrsquos Attire to Help Get More

Women Back to Work

Date January 30 February 1 8 amp 10

Time 1100 am- 400 pm

Location District 13 Family Resource Center 355 Park Place Room B3 Brooklyn NY 11238

Contact Lorrie Ayers (718)636-3284 ext 2123 Email LAyers2schoolsnycgov

Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve

economic independence by providing a network of support professional attire and the

development tools to help women thrive in work and in life

No professional clothing to donate Make a monetary contribution All donations are 100 tax-

deductible Checks can be made out to Dress for Success Worldwide

Key to the City A Family Resource Day The New York Immigration Coalition is pleased to invite you to our next Key to the City A

Family Resource Day a one-stop shop for resources for immigrant New Yorkers It will take

place in Bushwick from 9am to 1pm on Saturday February 11

We are partnering with the New York Legal Assistance Group to bring the community a free

immigration legal clinic where anyone can get a screening and ask questions The Mexican

Consulate will be providing on-site consular services to their citizens Community organizations

will also be offering resources for healthcare education finances and more As always Key to

the City is free and open to all

We believe that it is extremely important that our community is informed about the most current

events and the services that are available to us We kindly request your help in dispersing this

information to your community

Key to the City A Family Resource Day

Date Saturday February 11 9am-1pm

Location JHS 162

1390 Willoughby Ave

Brooklyn NY 11237

La Coalicioacuten de Inmigracioacuten de Nueva York se complace en invitarlo a Key to the City Diacutea de

Recursos Para la Familia una feria de recursos para los inmigrantes de Nueva York Se llevaraacute a cabo en Bushwick el diacutea Saacutebado 11 de febrero

Estamos colaborando con el Grupo de Asistencia Legal de Nueva York para ofrecer una cliacutenica

legal de inmigracioacuten gratuita a nuestra comunidad Todos El consulado de Meacutexico estaraacute

ofreciendo servicios consulares a sus ciudadanos Tendremos informacioacuten al diacutea acerca de la

salud educacioacuten finanzas y otros recursos Como siempre Key to the City es gratis y abierto al

puacuteblico

We are partnering with the New York Legal Assistance Group to bring the community a free

immigration legal clinic where anyone can get a screening and ask questions The Mexican

Consulate will be providing on-site consular services to their citizens Community organizations

will also be offering resources for healthcare education finances and more As always Key to

the City is free and open to all

Creemos que es importante que nuestra comunidad esteacute informada de los eventos maacutes actuales y

de los servicios disponibles Le pedimos su apoyo en distribuir esta informacioacuten a sus comunidades calendarios sitios web noticias y redes

Key to the City Un Diacutea de Recursos para la Familia

Fecha Saacutebado 11 de febrero 9am-1pm

Ubicacioacuten JHS 162

1390 Willoughby Ave

Brooklyn NY 11237 Gracias

Erica

--

Erica Watson

Special Projects VISTA

The New York Immigration Coalition

212-627-2227

ewatsonnyicorg

wwwthenyicorg

Noguchi Museum February Public Programs NOW ON VIEW

Self-Interned 1942 Noguchi in Poston War Relocation Center

Through January 2018 February 19 2017 marks the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066 the notorious wartime

directive that authorized the internment of Japanese citizens and American citizens of Japanese

heritage living in the Western United States This exhibition explores Isamu Noguchirsquos

extraordinary decisionmdashdespite being exempt from internment as a resident of New Yorkmdashto

enter the Poston War Relocation Center in the Arizona desert hoping to contribute something

positive to this forcibly displaced community In Noguchirsquos words ldquoThus I willfully became part

of humanity uprootedrdquo Read more httpwwwnoguchiorgprogramsexhibitionsself-interned-

1942-noguchi-poston-war-relocation-center

Pencil Sharp Tutoring Services Greetings This is a time during the year that students need extra help or enrichment in their

academic studies Parents need extra help with their kids homework reading and math skills

Pencil Sharp Tutoring Services LLC may be able to accommodate you with skilled professionals

that can help your child overcome these academic challenges If you need a tutor we at PSTS

will provide tutors that will guide your child in the right direction We believe in KEEPING

YOUR SUCCESS ON POINT You can always refer to our website or call us

wwwpencilsharptutoringservicescom or call 347-961-2270

Respectfully

Tony Williams CEOFounder

Weeksville Heritage February Exhibition In conjunction with Weeksville Heritage Centers February exhibition In the Pursuit of Freedom

join BRICs Brooklyn Free Speech Team on Saturday February 11 at 2PM for a midday

screening celebrating Black History and traditions Witness community-produced shorts that

portrait various facets of Black American Life through satire art and activism

Brooklyn Free Speech Celebrates Black History

In conjunction with Weeksville Heritage Centers February exhibition In the Pursuit of Freedom

Brooklyn Free Speech will be on hand for a midday screening celebrating African-American

history and traditions Witness community produced shorts that portrait various facets of Black

American Life through satire art and activism Participate in the QampA to take part in this

ongoing and very relevant topic

Hosted by Brooklyn Free Speechs own Matthew Allen amp Jessica Mason

FEATURED FILM amp TV ARTISTS

Brian Wade is an emerging playwright actor director performance artist and Brooklynite

Originally from Atlanta Georgia Brian attended both Valdosta and Georgia State University

before moving to New York to pursue film and theatre production In 2009 2010 amp 2012 Brian

produced successful Off Off Broadway stage readings of his highly anticipated script Colours

On the filmtelevision side of things Brian has written directed and produced two

critically acclaimed seasons of SubUrban Underground TV for Brooklyn Free Speech

and has a much anticipated feature film by the name of Canvas debuting at select film

festivals in early 2017

We are so happy to bring back this monthly event happening every second Saturday opening our

doors to all for a full day of free events February will be our most exciting yet as we launch a

very exciting project

Weeksville Transforming CommunityIn Pursuit Of Freedom a thought provoking collection-

based exhibition that explores the origins of one of the first free black communities in the

country

The opening will be accompanied by tours of the Historic Hunterfly Road Houses a screening of

Digging For Black Pride which chronicles the community centered archaeological dig of 1968

a family arts workshop BRICs Black TV Matters a screening of community produced shorts

and Voices of Crown Heights an oral history project in collaboration with our friends at the

Brooklyn Historical Society

February 11 2017

2pm - 6pm

All Ages Welcome

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Contacts

Mrs Sandra DrsquoAvilar SDavilaschoolsnycgov

Mrs Emma Velazquez EPelaezvelazquezschoolsnycgov

Charmaine Derrell-Jacob 7186383260X1121 3475635324E-mail CDerrellschoolsnycgov

Carol Sheldrake Hernandez 7186383260X1302 Email CSheldrakehernaschoolsnycgov

PTO 7186383260 X1320 Email ptops9gmailcom

Links Fan the PS 9 PTO on Facebook httpwwwfacebookcomhomephppagesPS-9-PTA-

Brooklyn-NY152557378100856

Community Education Council for District 13 httpcec13org

KidsUSA Government httpkidsusagov

Notify NYC httpsa858-nycnotifynycgovnotifynyc NYC Department for the Aging 2124421094

NYCDOE Parents amp Families Web Page httpschoolsnycgovParentsFamiliesdefaulthtm

NYCDOE School Year Calendar 2015-2016 httpschoolsnycgovCalendar2015-16+Calendars NYC Government Call 311

NYCGov httpwwwnycgov

NYC Office of Emergency Management httpwwwnycgovhtmloemhtmlhomehomeshtml

Office of Emergency Management httpwwwnycgovhtmloemhtmlhomehomeshtml

PS 9 Family Yahoo Group httpgroupsyahoocomgroupps9family

PS 9 Website wwwps9brooklynorg

Prospect Heights Patch httpprospectheightspatchcom

PTO blog httpps9ptablogspotcom

School Meals Breakfast amp Lunch Menus httpwwwopt-osfnsorgosfnsdefaultaspx