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Women’s History Month Booklist for Young Readers

03/23/2023
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Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Helaine Becker; illustrated by Down Phumiruk
Cubs in the Tub: The True Story of the Bronx Zoo’s First Woman Zookeeper by Candace Fleming; art by Julie Downing
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers; art by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Eleanor, Quiet No More: The Life of Eleanor Roosevelt by Doreen Rappaport; art by Gary Kelley
Fall Down Seven Times, Stand Up Eight: Patsy Takemoto Mink and the Fight for Title IX by Jen Bryant; art by Toshiki Nakamura
Lights! Camera! Alice! The Thrilling True Adventures of the First Woman Filmmaker by Mara Rockliff; art by Simona Ciraolo
Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai; art by Kerascoët
The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransome; art by John Parra
Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge by Rachel Dougherty
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating; art by Marta Álvarez Miguéns
Sojourner Truth’s Step-Stomp Stride by Andrea Davis Pinkney; art by Brian Pinkney
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution: The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History by Joy Michael Ellison; art by Teshika Silver
Under My Hijab by Hena Khan; art by Aaliya Jaleel
Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity by Sarah Suzuki; art by Ellen Weinstein

Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences — High Schools, K–12 Programs, and 6–12 Programs

03/17/2023
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Afternoon conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12, will be held on March 24th. Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early.

Office of Food & Nutrition Services Spring Survey

03/17/2023
NYDOE

Did you know that students and families can provide feedback on school meals through our online survey? Check it out and share your thoughts with us here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQ8FFNG

Parent-Teacher Conferences — High Schools, K–12 Programs, and 6–12 Programs

03/15/2023
NYDOE
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March 23rd, 2023 4:30 pm-8:00 pm Evening conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12. Please speak with your child's teachers to set up mutually-convenient meeting times.

PSAT/SAT School Day

03/13/2023
NYDOE

Select high schools across the City will provide either the PSAT or the SAT free of charge to students in grades 10 and 11, respectively. Speak with staff members at your high school to learn more.

Thursday, March 16 Parent-Teacher Conferences — Middle Schools and D-75 Programs

03/10/2023
NYDOE

Afternoon and evening conferences for students in grades 6–8, as well as students attending District 75 programs.
Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early.

Women's History Month

03/03/2023
NYDOE

#WomensHistoryMonth is about honoring the achievements and contributions that women of all backgrounds have made throughout the history of the United States. Our team has put together an excellent resource guide full of ways to celebrate. Check it out!

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/social-studies/womens-history-month

Class Size Matters

03/02/2023
NYDOE

NYC Public Schools will be convening a Class Size Working Group to examine potential issues and make recommendations to ensure compliance with NY’s new State class-size law. All are welcome to apply: https://on.nyc.gov/3IJrTrq

There’s not much time left to make your mark on this year’s CCEC Elections

02/21/2023
NYDOE
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From now through our new extended deadline on Thursday, February 23, 2023, all parents/guardians of current New York City public school students can apply to run for seats on any of the City’s 36 Community and Citywide Education Councils (CCEC) during the 2023 CCEC Elections being held later this year.

CCECs are made up of elected and appointed parent volunteers who play vital roles in shaping important decisions in school districts across all five boroughs. Each serving two-year terms, CCEC members have an opportunity to be an advocate for their communities and build relationships with other parents and school leaders along the way.

CCEC member responsibilities include:

reviewing district educational programs and improvements to school buildings;
approving zoning lines;
organizing public meetings and town halls; and
working together with both district and DOE leaders to make recommendations on a variety of issues

By participating in this year’s elections, whether as a candidate in February, or as a voter later this year, you’ll be making your voice heard and help shape education policies and programs for months and years to come.

Taking the 2023 NYC School Survey

02/20/2023
NYDOE

Access and complete the survey linked at NYCSchoolSurvey.org

If your child is in grades K–12, you will need your child’s nine-digit student identification number, or OSIS, to begin filling out your survey online. You can find the OSIS on your student’s report card, school ID card, or on their NYC Schools Account. Once on the survey page, you must enter “f”, followed by your child’s OSIS to access the survey. Note that the “f” must be lowercase.
If your child is in 3-K or Pre-K, please contact your child’s school or program to receive your survey access code.