NYC DOT partners with local organizations for free helmet fittings citywide. Must be present & sign a waiver to receive a free helmet.
People under the age of 18 require a parent or guardian's signature.
More info: http://on.nyc.gov/ BikeHelmet.
The Fresh Air Fund, a not-for-profit youth development organization, provides free outdoor experiences to children from New York City’s underserved communities.
Applications are still open for this summer's programs, which include:
Find out about cooling options including A/C installation, sprinklers in parks and cooling centers: http://NYC.Gov/BeatTheHeat
SummerStage, New York City’s iconic outdoor performing arts festival, will hold 85 shows at parks across the five boroughs this June through October. The festival will showcase artists from across the globe, highlighting forward- thinking women pushing boundaries. Come enjoy a multitude of genres including jazz, hip-hop, indie rock, salsa, reggae, Afrobeats, soul, pop, global and contemporary dance. Date: Performances will be held on various dates from
Let your child's creativity flow with a wide range of craft projects for kids of all ages and abilities. Activities change week to week at this event hosted throughout the summer, so plan to come back for more fun!
You can find more free, kid-friendly events on the New York City Parks and Recreation Department's website.
Date: Wednesdays from June 5 to August 28
Time: 3 to 5 p.m.
Where: Washington Square Park
Starting June 27 and through August 30, free summer meals will be available to all children and teens ages 18 years and younger at locations throughout New York City from 8:00– 9:15 a.m. for breakfast and 11:00 a.m.–1:15 p.m. for lunch (times are subject to change). No registration, documentation, or ID is required
Beginning in 2024, New York State will launch Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; however, some families may need to apply.
Please note that this is not a DOE program. For questions, visit this website OTDA.NY.gov/SummerEBT and then call the Summer EBT Customer Service Helpline (1-833-452-0096) if further assistance is needed. The helpline will be able to answer questions about a specific child’s eligibility beginning July 1.
Some Reminders:
- TeachHub will be unavailable over the summer; login at https://login.i-ready.com
-Your child will have access to i-Ready through July 26th
-If you have any questions or need support:
As you know our school has been implementing a whole-school transformational process called the Leader in Me, which teaches 21st-century leadership and life skills to students and creates a culture of student empowerment based on the idea that every child can be a leader.
Our school will be conducting surveys to learn more about key areas of strength and areas of needed growth in our school. In order for us to have a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, we are all parents/guardians to participate.
Please complete the below survey (without sharing your name or other identifying information). The survey is completely voluntary, but we do hope to get feedback from one member of every household.
The parent/guardian survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and will ask questions about your child and about his or her experience in our school. If you have more than one child attending the school, you will be asked to think about the oldest child's experiences as you answer questions related to his or her growth.
Please take this survey: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/ps-128-bensonhurst-ny/families
Please complete the survey by: June 13, 2024.
We thank you in advance for your time and support!!
Encourage children to read each day during the summer. If they complete 40 days or more of reading, they will receive a "New York State Assembly Excellence in Reading" certificate.
All brochures have to be returned to your child's classroom teacher no later than October 1.
Children have to return the Summer Reading Challenge program brochures sponsored by Assemblyman William Colton's office to their teacher.
7:40am-7:55am
Students who wish to eat breakfast at school may enter through the auditorium entrance.
7:55am-8:00am
Doors are closed at this time in order to prepare for morning entry. Any students arriving at this time should wait outside until the doors reopen at 8:00am. Students who wish to get a breakfast will be given grab and go at 8:00am.
8:00am-2:20pm
Grade K will enter through the cafeteria doors (to the left of the main entrance).
Grades 1 and 4 will enter through the staircase doors (to the left of the cafeteria doors).
Grades 2, 3, and 5 will enter through the auditorium doors (the last doors to the left).
All students will be dismissed at 2:20pm.
Grade K will dismiss through the cafeteria doors (to the left of the main entrance).
Grade 1 will dismiss through the staircase doors (to the left of the cafeteria doors).
Grade 2 will dismiss through the right side auditorium doors
Grade 3 will dismiss through the left side auditorium doors
Grade 4 will dismiss through the courtyard gate (note: this is different than their entry door)
Grade 5 will dismiss through the courtyard gate
