Volume: XIII

Issue: 32

April 01, 2026

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP MESSAGE

Welcome back from the Spring Break everyone!  I hope you were able to rest, recharge, and spend some solid quality you-time to celebrate our completion of the hardest lap of the year - that February-April break stretch through March! 

This last stretch of the year is all about circling the wagons to give our students the boost they need to finish strong. We know our classrooms are full of different stories right now: some kids have been cruising all year, others have fought hard to overcome hurdles, some are still stuck on that struggle bus, and a few haven’t quite found their rhythm yet. Regardless of where they’re at, this is our time to step up with the extra love, guidance, and support they need to stick their landings. Whether it’s challenging our high-flyers to push a little further, helping the resilient ones stay on track, or finding a way to help the struggling ones finally grab on, our goal is to make sure every single kiddo walks out the door proud of what they’ve accomplished. Let’s make these final weeks count by meeting them where they are and helping them end this chapter on a high note.

It's going to be a busy week and myself, Kiri, Yasmeen, Phillan and Amanda are in San Diego for the ASU-GSV conference. Please reach out to Kelly and Jen if there is anything you need, they are in charge and will be there to support. We will see you on Friday. 

IMPORTANT DATES

• APR14: Senior Luau Lunch Party
• APR18: Virtual Hiring Fair, 10am
• APR21: Future Ready Welcome ZOOM
• MAY 5-6: MS ELA State Exams
• MAY 12-13: MS MATH State Exam

*All Student Engagement activities for the year will now be listed in this spreadsheet and on the UAI School Calendar! 

UPCOMING TRIPS

Trip Requests.  Here's the trip request protocol...

• Step 1:   Read the DOE FAQ on Field Trips
  https://infohub.nyced.org/docs/default-source/default-document-library/faqs-regarding-school-trips.pdf
• Step 2:   Get Pre-Approval from Kiri 
  
• Step 3:  Complete the Trip Form (ALL TABS)
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U3i3fgENVCpX6MA51r_1jsmxVavRm12-oaB9ieiNA8Q/edit?usp=sharing
• Step 4:  Share form (anyone with link can view) with Kiri

Upcoming Trips:

ON HOLD

TO DO THIS WEEK

MP4 Outreach. It's time to turn up the outreach to families. If there is a student who may not pass your course it is mandatory that you speak with families and log your outreach. We cannot fail a student if we did not make successful contact with the family before the end of MP4. If there is a student who's family you cannot reach please email Annie, Kiri and Debbie so that we can support you. 

Budget Update. Heads up! We have officially spent our budget down to $0. We no longer have funds for supplies, food, clothing, trips, etc. and this includes SIPP reimbursements. Please keep this in mind as you plan ahead for the remaining few months of the school year.

IR Next Steps. Thanks to all who engaged in our last round of IR - I hope you were able to walk away with concrete next steps and a deeper understanding of teaching into our thinking routines. After the break, PAG (formally known as ILT) will begin giving quick competency based feedback to all teachers to support our push to teach students to internalize the routines. 

Summer School Application. On March 25, NYCPS began accepting applications for summer staff roles for K–12. If you've expressed interest in working this summer, staff should apply through the Summer Online Application Tool by April 30. Note that applications submitted after the deadline will be marked late, waiving the applicant’s retention rights, where applicable. 

REPOSTED ITEMS

Student Profiles are visible in OASIS. Click here to view students' academic, attendance, schedule... you name it, it's here - this is your one stop shop for all student info!

PER SESSION POSTINGS

FOR ALL PER SESSION JOBS:  You must apply by completing THIS FORM