Dear Families,

I am sharing additional information about PROSE and how it meets the needs of our school community. As part of our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, our school will hold PROSE half days to support ongoing IB PYP professional development for staff.

On these days:

•          Students will be dismissed at 11:40 AM (Grades 3K-5).
•          Lunch will be served at school using a modified schedule before dismissal at 11:40 am.
•          A variety of afterschool programs will be available from 11:40 AM to
  2:40 PM  to support families who need extended care. 

These half days allow our educators to deepen their understanding of the IB framework and enhance classroom practices that benefit all learners. Below are all the dates for PROSE half days:

·        -Friday, October 10^th
-Wednesday, November 26^th
-Tuesday, December 23^rd
 -Friday, January 16^th
-Thursday, March 19^th
-Tuesday, May 5th

Attached you will find more information about PROSE and how it supports the needs of our school community.

In addition, below you will a link for the extended care options for the half days of schools.

Extended Care Options:
PROSE 1/2 Day Partnerships:

If you need additional support with extended care options, please reach out to Karen Colon, Parent Coordinator at 718-834-6744 or KColon3@schools.nyc.gov.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

Warm regards, 

Nicole Blyden
Principal