Parent Coordinator
Rose Ann Montemurro
A Welcome from Our Parent Coordinator, Rose Ann Montemurro
At P.S. 128 we are looking forward to a wonderful, successful year! As your Parent Coordinator, I am here to address any questions or concerns you may have about your child's education. We strongly encourage parent/guardian involvement so we hope you will attend our family workshops and all other invited events. Stop by to say hello & find out how you may be involved here at P.S. 128. I am located in Room 214, or I may be reached at:
school 718-373-5900
cell 929-617-5167
The first day of school is Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at 8:00am. Our breakfast program is at 7:40am - 7:55am.
Summer Rising 2024
The Summer Rising 2024 application will open after 3:00pm on March 4, 2024. All families interested must apply by using your MySchools account. If you do not have a MySchools account, you will need to create a MySchools account using your email address, your child's 9-digit ID#, and their personal account creation code which you may obtain from Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator. Please make sure you choose 3 sites, otherwise there is a possibility that you will not be able to submit your application. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2024. For further information, please visit NYC.GOV/SummerRising.
Summer Fun
Don't forget to visit nyc.gov for things to see and do this Summer. Too hot to go out, raining or just need to chill, click on https://spep.libguides.com/virtualfieldtrips for educational/fun virtual trips.
School Year Calendar 2025 - 2026
Please click on the below link for the school year calendar 2025 - 2026. There you will find it in English and 10 other languages.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-2026-school-year-calendar
NYC Schools Account
NYC Schools Account
The NYC Department of Education is requesting that all NYC Public School students have a NYC Schools Account. In this account, you will be able to view your child's state exam scores, attendance, grades, reading level, Fitnessgram results, report cards, and much more.
How to create a NYC Schools Account
You will need the Account Creation Code that in previous years has been sent home with your child if they attended PS 128 prior to Sept. 2022 and mailed to homes in October 2020, to all PS 128 families who at that time did not have a NYC Schools Account.
You will need this code and your child’s 9-digit student ID number to create an NYC Schools Account or to add additional children to an existing account.
1. Visit https://mystudent.nyc/ and select the “Create account” link on the login page.
2. Enter your email address and create a new password.
3. Upon signing in for the first time, you will need to select and answer three security questions and
validate your email address.
4. Enter your child’s 9-digitstudent ID number. You can find your child’s ID number on their report
card. If you do not have your child’s ID number, please contact me or the main office.
5. Enter the unique Account Creation Code.
If you need assistance or have questions about navigating your account, contact me, Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator, at 718-373-5900, 929-617-5167, rmontemurro@schools.nyc.gov, or call 311.
You can also learn more by visiting the NYC Schools Account webpage at
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/in-our-classrooms/nyc-schools-account.
District 21 Website
If you would like to visit the District 21 website, click on https://district21nyc.wordpress.com. The website shares information on all District 21 schools, admissions,community events and more.
District 20 & 21 NYC Department of Education Family Welcome Center
The NYC Department of Education Family Welcome Center for districts 20 & 21 is located at the following address:
415 89th Street, 5th Floor
Brooklyn, New York 11209
718-759-4942
Parent University
Parent University educates and empowers families with free courses, resources, events, and activities. Parents/guardians can register for free trainings on a wide variety of topics, including remote learning and technology, student social-emotional learning, and special education. To browse courses and register, please visit parentu.schools.nyc.
D21 Middle School Open Houses
To assist you in choosing a middle school for your child, D21 will host a Middle School Fair and middle schools will host their own open houses. I strongly encourage you to attend the fair and open houses, where there will be staff and students to answer any questions you and/or your child may have. I will inform you of the locations, dates, and times as soon as I receive this information.
Middle School Admissions Process 2024-2025
The Middle School Admissions Process for all 5th grade students is scheduled to begin early Fall 2024.
Please know that this process consists of several steps in choosing your child's Middle School. All 5th grade students are to complete an online application, regardless of what NYC Public School you would like your child to be considered for. When the application becomes available, families will receive a letter from the Department of Education, Office of Enrollment, with instructions for the first step. If I have access to these letters, I will send home a copy with your child. P.S.128, as well as the Office of Student Enrollment will host information sessions on the middle school admissions process. At this time it is not confirmed if they will be virtual, hybrid, or in-person. The dates and times are to be determined.
More information to come - stay tuned!
D21 Middle School Fair 2024
On Sept. 30, 2024, D21 will host a Middle School Fair at I.S 228 David A. Boody, 5:30pm-8:00pm. I strongly encourage all 5th grade families to attend. You will be able to ask staff and students of the attending schools any questions you may have to assist you in choosing a middle school. Fourth grade families may want to attend so you will be informed for next year. Below is the invite.
Middle School Admissions 2024-2025
The Middle School application will be available on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. The first step will be to create a MySchools account where you will complete and submit your child's application. The deadline to complete and submit your child's application is Friday, December 13, 2024. Please make sure to attend the Middle School Fair, open houses, and information sessions which will be offered to you by the Office of Enrollment which will educate you on the process. These events will help you to make the right choice(s) for your child.
Stay tuned for further detailed information.
Middle School Admissions Process Workshop
Please stay tuned for an invite as P.S. 128 partners with the NYC Dept. of Education's Office of Enrollment to host virtual workshops for families on the Middle School Admissions Process. The workshops will be very informative. All 5th grade students must complete an online application. I will be informed on a daily basis from the NYC Dept. of Education as to who has not created a MySchools acoount and/or submitted an application. Please make sure to read all and any alerts you may receive while completing the application as the alerts will guide you as to what to do or not do. If I may be of any assistance please contact me.
Middle School Application Opens Thursday, Oct. 9, 2024 Approximately 3:00pm
The Middle School application will open on Thursday, October 9, 2024 at approximately 3:00pm. Below is further information.
Apply to Kindergarten for September 2025
Children born in 2020 may apply to Kindergarten for September 2025, December 10, 2024 thru January 24, 2025 . All families interested should submit an application online at MySchools.nyc. This option is available 24 hours in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. You may sign up for updates at schools.nyc.gov/sign-up.
Get Alerts Right to Your Phone
We are excited to announce that we will continue to use the FREE eChalk Notify app to bring updates right to your phone. Get immediate updates on school closings, re-openings, and other emergency information. Here's how:
1. Download "eChalk Notify" app for free from the Apple App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android)
2. Click on "Proceed without logging in" when prompted for your email address (do not actually enter your email address.)
3. Enter our school's alert code: L679FR.
4. Add the app to your phone's home screen.
5. You are all set! You will receive emergency and other alerts as soon as they are posted!
NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program 2024 - 2025
IT IS NEVER TOO EARLY TO
SAVE AND PLAN FOR YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE
The NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program is a scholarship and savings program for every kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade students enrolled in a NYC public school regardless of family's income or immigration status. Through this program every new kindergartener is automatically enrolled and will receive a Welcome Kit with detailed information, and a NYC Scholarship Account with an initial $100.00 allocation. If you would like your Kindergartner to participate in this program you will be notified when you may activate their account. If you would like to activate your 1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd graders' account you may do so now by visiting https://nyckidsrise.org/ where you will click on activate account, and follow the prompts. Amongst other information you will need to enter, you will need your child's student ID# which if you do not have, you may obtain from the office or myself. If you choose not to participate in this program, you will need to complete an opt out form which will be available in the Fall of the new school year. In the new school year we and the sponsor of this program, NYC Kids Rise, will host information sessions . Stay tuned for dates and times. If you have any questions reach out to me, Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator.
Lost & Found Policy
Please know that we have a Lost and Found, located in our main lobby. Please click on the below links for further information.
Lost Found Policy October 2022.doc
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Arabic.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Chinese.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Russian.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Spanish.pdf
Lost Found Policy October 2022_Urdu.pdf
P.S. 128 Food Drive 2025
We are excited to once again partner with City Harvest and the Daily News to host a food drive at our school in the Fall. Families may drop off their donations in the Main Lobby or students may bring them to school. Dates to be determined.
MOST NEEDED ITEMS:
-canned fruits -canned vegetables
-packaged macaroni & cheese - canned soups
-hot & cold cereal -plastic jarred peanut butter -juice packs -canned tuna/beans
*Please know that City Harvest will not accept unlabeled or dented cans, open packages, products that need to be refrigerated, homemade foods, or expired products.*
Please review the Food Drive flyer that went home with our students.
Food Menus
Ready4K
We are excited to inform you that NYC schools have now partnered with Ready4K. Ready4K is a service that you may sign up for that will text to your phone wonderful tips for you and your family's social emotional well being. There is no fee for this service, but please know rates and fees might be applied by your service carrier. Click on the below links for further information and visit https://vimeo.com/510952688 to watch a video.
Ready4K - TI Parent Flyer - English.pdf
Update Your Vaccine Status at vaccine.school.nyc
Below you will find the link to the instructions for students who attend a NYC Public School to update their vaccine status.
P.S. 128 Thanksgiving Parade
The week of Thanksgiving 2024, date to be determined, starting at 8:30am, students will parade in front of our school. Please have your child create a poster or small float that shows what they are thankful for. Parents/Guardians are invited to watch.
NYC Department of Education Family Resources
If you would like to review the NYC Department of Education Family resources, please click on the below link.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved families
Housing Concerns
If you need assistance with housing the below link may be of assistance to you.
www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals-page
My Benefits
The below website is a prescreening tool which provides a quick and easy way for people who live in New York state to find out if they might be eligible for a variety of benefits.
www.mybenefits.ny.gov/screening/ScreeningWelcome_input.nysmybw
The Morning Bell
The latest news and helpful resources for NYC families can be found online on The Morning Bell.
Don't miss out-visit schools.nyc.gov/Morning Bell
Virtual Back to School Night
On Thursday, September 12, 2024, 4:00pm-7:00pm, we will host our Virtual Back to School Night. This will give you an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about the curriculum for the year.
Parent Teacher Conferences 2024 - 2025
On the following days we will hold Parent Teacher Conferences, 12:20pm - 2:20pm, and 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Thursday, March 6, 2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, we will have evening hours only, 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
Picture Day 2025
SMILE! Picture Day for all students is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025. Order forms will be sent home. Only students who have a completed order form and payment will be able to take their picture.
Coffee Talk
On Friday, September 20, 2024, we will host the first of our monthly Coffee Talk at 8:30 am. Please join us for a light breakfast as we all share our thoughts, concerns, and suggestions to support the families, students, and staff of P.S. 128. Attending our workshops will help you to help your child with their education.
Hope to see you there.
September 2024 Virtual PTA Meeting
On Friday, September 20, 2024, at 6:30pm, we hope you will join us for our virtual PTA Meeting. The PTA helps families become involved in their child's education, share ideas, and promote a cooperative working relationship between the families and staff at our school. Attending this meeting is one the ways you can be involved in your child's education. Below is the link to join.
PTA Invite September 2024.docx
Happy First Day of Fall
On Monday, September 23, 2024, we will celebrate the arrival of Fall by wearing your favorite Fall color.
Homecoming Event for Kindergarten
EXCITING NEWS!
On Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, the Kindergarten classes will celebrate the start of the school year with a surprise visit from Benson, our school mascot.
Character Costume Drive
We are accepting new & lightly used cleaned costume donations throughout the school year. No masks or weapons .You may donate all school year long. If your child is in need of a character costume, please call Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator at 718-373-5900 or 929-617-5167. Hopefully we will have one to offer your child.
PTA Toy & Snack Sale
On Wednesday, November 11th, our PTA will hold a toy/snack sale during both lunch periods. Items will be sold for $1.00 - $10.00. If you would like to donate and/or volunteer, please contact the PTA at 21k128pa@schools.nyc.gov or Mrs. Montemurro, Parent Coordinator at rmontemurro@schools.nyc.gov.
Tell Us What your Child Wants To Eat At School
We strongly encourage you to tell the Office of Food & Nutrition Services what your child would like to eat at school by taking the food service survey. The survey is available in 9 languages at on.nyc.gov/SchoolFoodSurvey.
PTA June 2025 Virtual Meeting
On Friday, June 20, 2025, the PTA will host their virtual meeting. We hope you will join us.
Literacy Character Day 2024
P.S. 128 will celebrate Literary Character Day on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Students may dress up like their favorite character from a book. Students are to bring the book or a copy of the cover to school on Thursday, October 31, 2024. At 8:30am parents/guardians are invited to stand along 84th street as the children parade outside. No costume masks or weapons will be allowed.
Homework Help Family Workshop
We hope you will join us on Wednesday, October 30, 2024,at 8:30am for our Homework Help Family Workshop. Our guest presenter is Mary Miles from Dial - A -Teacher. Hope to see you there!
November 2024 School Closings
November 1, 2024, school will be closed in observance of Diwali. November 5th & 7th are non-attendance days for students. Thanksgiving Recess is Nov. 28-29. If you have any questions, please contact Rose Ann Montemurro, Parent Coordinator.
November 2024 School Spirit Days
November 2024 School Spirit Days are:
Monday, November 4th (school closed 11/1/24) celebrate Diwali by wearing red, yellow or orange for positive vibes & good luck for the year ahead.
Friday, November 8th celebrate Camouflage Day by wearing camouflage clothing.
Wednesday, November 13th celebrate World Kindness Day by wearing your P.S. 128 "Bee" Kind shirt or any other shirt that has kind words on it.
Fight Flu at Home and School
The flu spreads easily and can make people very sick. Below are tips that can help you and your family.
Fight Flu at Home and School English Nov 2024.pdf
Fight Flu at Home and School Chinese Nov 2024.pdf
Climate Action Days 2024-2025
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 is Waste Climate Action Day. It will be a plastic free lunch day. Below is further information.
Climate Action Days Nov 2024.pdf
Climate Action Days Nov 2024 pdf 2.pdf
D21 CEC Town Hall With Chancellor Aviles-Ramos
The D21 Community Education Council (CEC) will host a Town Hall with Chancellor Aviles-Ramos on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:00pm. It will take place at Kingsborough Early College Secondary School, located at 2630 Benson Avenue. It will also be live streamed. register for this event at learndoe.org/cec. Issues and concerns will be addressed. Below are flyers with further information. Hope to see you there.
CEC 21 Town Hall Flyer Dec 5 2024.pdf
CEC 21 Town Hall Flyer_Chinese Dec 5 2024.pdf
December 2024 School Spirit Days
Mark your calendars for our December 2024 School Spirit Days.
Thursday, December 5th - Disney Day
Monday, December 9th - Grinch Day
Thursday, December 12th - Pajama Day
Friday, December 20th - Silly Sweater Day
Understanding Anti-Asian Hate
The Coalition for Asian American Children & Families will host the below event on Saturday, December 14, 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm. If you would like to attend, please click on the below link and the exact location will be shared through confirmation. Lunch, Metro Cards, and child care will be provided.
NYC Children Prevention Services
Services are free, voluntary, and available to families regardless of immigration status. They can help you with :
-food, clothing, &household items
-connecting you to immigration services & public assistance
-education & job training and so much more
For more information you may call 212-676-7667, email connect@acs,nyc.gov or visit www.nyc.gov/prevention.
Food Bank of NYC
If you or someone you know are in need of food and/or free tax prep, please visit https://www.foodbanknyc.org to find a soup kitchen, food pantry, senior center or SNAP enrollment.
Free Social Service Information Workshop
We hope you will join us on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:30am for a FREE Social Service Information. Our guest presenter will assist families with food stamps, cash assistance, rental assistance, SSI disability application, and so much more!
Hope to see you there!
December 20, 2024 Virtual PTA Meeting
Our PTA will hold the December 2024 virtual meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 6:30. We hope you will join us to be informed of what is happening in the NYC Department of Education, D21, and at P.S. 128. remember you are welcome to share.
Hope to see you there!
Internet Options for Remote Learning
T-Mobile is proud to partner with the NYC Public Schools in joint efforts to continue to eliminate the Digital Divide in New York City. T-Mobile has a robust program, Project 10Million, that they are offering to all families who lack consistent internet connectivity at home for their K-12 students, and qualify for free-reduced lunch, SNAP, or EBT benefits. Please navigate to https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/project-10-million, click on “Apply now,” and fill out a brief form to receive a free 4G wireless hotspot device with 100GB of high speed data, free, annually for five years.
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Lifeline program, There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families. T-Mobile’s Project 10Million
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January 2025 School Closings
School will be closed on the following days in January 2025:
Monday, January 20, 2025 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 - Lunar New Year
January 2025 School Spirit Days
On Friday, January 17, 2025, we will celebrate the 80th day of school. Dress like you are from the1980s.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, we will celebrate Snowman Day. Come to school dressed like a snowman.
Coffee Talk
We invite you to join us for Coffee Talk on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 8:30am. Refreshments will be served. We will discuss attendance support & incentives, as well as sharing our thoughts, concerns, and suggestions to support our families, students, & staff.
Hope you will join us!
January 2025 Community Education Council (CEC) Meeting
The D21 CEC will hold their meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
HYBRID MEETING (VIDEOCONFERENCING)
DATE: Wednesday, January 15, 2025,
Location: I.S. 281 (Joseph B. Cavallaro) – 8787 24th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
ZOOM Link: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/87699821402?pwd=Y3NJT1AxZZNFeCtjQXVWRTU0WjBtQT09
Meeting ID: 876 9982 1402 Passcode: 110280 +16465189805
CEC21 Vacancy Candidate Interviews – Two Minute Comments
Calendar Meeting 6:00 PM
***I.S. 281 Dance Team Performance***
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Comment on Amended 2024 – 2025 Budget Resolution
4. Vote on Amended 2024 – 2025 Budget Resolution
5. SCA Capital Plan Process
6. CEC21 Vacancy Candidate Roll – Call Vote
7. Superintendent’s Report
8. President’s Report
9. Report of Committees
10. Public Comment – Requesting Two Minutes Per Comment
11. Adjournments
Save for College Scholarship Activation Workshop for Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade Families
On Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at 2:30pm, we will host a workshop to assist families with activating their child's $100.00 Save for College Scholarship. Please pick up your child at the regular dismissal time, & then come back into the building to join us. Children will be treated to an activity, while families activate their account. Refreshments will be served for all. It is never too early to start thinking about college.
Free Workshop on FAFSA, TAP, and Dream Act
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March 2025 School Spirit Days
Monday, March 17th - Green Day
Tuesday, March 18th - March Madness - wear your basketball shirts to celebrate the start of College Basketball Tournament
Friday, March 21st - Rock Your Socks Day - wear your craziest, silliest socks
Thursday, March 27th - Baseball opening Day - wear your favorite baseball team shirt or cap
Friday, March 28th - Eid al-Fitr Celebration - celebrate Eid al-Fitr by wearing your traditional clothing or green for prosperity or white for peace & serenity
School Closing
School will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025, in observance of Eid al-Fitr. I wish those who celebrate a happy and peaceful holiday.
Free Adult English Classes
We will host free Adult English classes for 9 weeks, starting April 7, 2025, 2:30pm - 4:30pm. Children are welcome. If you are interested, please click on the below link for the invite and the tear-off to complete and return to Mrs. Montemurro. Hope you take advantage of this wonderful free opportunity.
April 2025 School Spirit Days
Click on the below link for the April 2025 School Spirit Days.
D 21 Community Education Council Elections
Voting in the D21Community Education Council (CEC) and the Citywide Councils (CCEC) Elections began on April 25, 2025. The last day families can cast their vote is May 13, 2025. All NYC Public School parents are eligible and strongly encouraged to vote. Families must vote online through their active and fully linked NYC Schools Account. Families can make informed decisions by viewing candidate profiles and watching the candidate forum recordings by clicking on the links below. This is a wonderful way for you to be involved in your child’s education.
Candidate Profiles
https://apps.schools.nyc/CECProfiles
Candidate Forum Recordings
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/education-councils/elections/candidate-forums
Final Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Our final virtual Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Teachers will contact families to update them on their child's progress. If for any reason, your child's teacher does not reach you please know that you will be contacted within the week.
Summer Rising Results
If you applied to Summer Rising, please make sure to check your MySchools account for results. Families have until Thursday, May 8, 2025, to accept their offer. You may also add your child to the waitlist of schools that you would like your child to attend. If and when you receive an offer from the waitlist you will have one week to accept or decline. Accepting a waitlist offer will switch original offer to decline, and the waitlist offer to accept. Good Luck to all those who have applied.
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
On Monday, May 5, 2025, a Disaster Preparedness Workshop will take place at the O'Dwyer Gardens Community Center located at 2945 West 33rd Street, 11:00 am - 12:30pm. Free lunch and go-bags will be distributed. You may register, which is required, at on.ny.gov/3EbYrfw.
May 2025 School Spirit Days
Click on the link below for a list of our May 2025 School Spirit Days.
2025 NYC School Survey Online Deadline Extended
You may complete your 2025 NYC School Survey online until May 9, 2025. Below are the instructions to do so.
Plastic Free Lunch Dates
- Wednesday, May 14th
- Friday, June 13th
P.S. 128 & Cool Culture Present a FREE Parent/Child Art Workshop for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grades
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 2:30pm, along with Cool Culture we will host a free parent/child art workshop for Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades. We hope you will join us. Below is the invite.
HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit
The 2024-2025 Cooling Assistance Benefit is open for applications. Eligible households can get help buying and installing an air conditioner or fan. You may qualify if you meet income limits or get SNAP, Temporary Assistance (TA,) or certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. You may also qualify if someone in your home has a heat-related medical condition or is vulnerable due to age (60T or under 6.) Only one unit is allowed per household. The cost limit is $800.00 for a window or portable unit, or $1,000 for a wall sleeve unit. You must not have received a HEAP-funded air conditioner in the last 5 years. If based in NYC, you may apply online at access.nyc.gov.
Kindergarten Graduation
Kindergarten graduation will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 8:45am - 9:45am, in our auditorium.
Kids/Teens & Adult Program Calendars for New Utrecht Library
Below are the kids/teens and adults program calendars for New Utrecht Library located at 1743 86th Street. Enjoy!
Summer Meals
The NYCPS Free Summer Meals program offers free meals to anyone 18 years or younger, from June 27 through August 29. Dates, locations, times, and menus are subject to change, so please visit schools.nyc.gov/summermeals for the latest information.
