SCHOMBURG ELEMENTARY

Announcements

• DRUMMING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

  

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• Save For College

  This school year, kindergarteners through 3rd graders can participate in the @nyckidsrise #SaveForCollege Program + get free NYC Scholarship Accounts with money for college + career training: nyckr.org/eligibility-24

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• PS 163 Supplies List 2024 - 2025

   

  Below is each list of school supplies that families are requested to provide for each child that you have attending a grade at PS 163 for the 2024-2025 school year. Please click on the files to see the list of items for each grade.

  Please note the first day of school for students is scheduled for Thursday, September 5th.

  PS 163

   

  A continuación, se incluye una lista de los útiles escolares que se solicita a las familias que proporcionen a cada niño que asista a un grado en la escuela PS 163 para el año escolar 2024-2025. Haga clic en los archivos para ver la lista de elementos para cada grado.

  Tenga en cuenta que el primer día de clases para los estudiantes está programado para el jueves 5 de septiembre.

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  Vous trouverez ci-dessous la liste des fournitures scolaires que les familles sont priées de fournir pour chaque enfant scolarisé dans une classe de l'école PS 163 pour l'année scolaire 2024-2025. Veuillez cliquer sur les fichiers pour voir la liste des éléments pour chaque niveau.

  Veuillez noter que le premier jour d'école pour les élèves est prévu pour le jeudi 5 septembre.

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  • 1st grade supplies 2024(1).pdf
  • 2nd grade supplies 2024(1).pdf
  • 3rd grade supplies 2024(1).pdf
  • 4th grade supplies 2024(1).pdf
  • 5th grade supplies 2024(1).pdf
  • kindergarten grade supplies 2024(1).pdf

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• DISTRICT 9 NEWSLETTER

  DISTRICT 9 NEWSLETTER

  D9 Spring Spotlight Newsletter Final

  Spanish D9 Spotlight Newsletter Final

  French D9 Spotlight Newsletter Final

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• FREE AND LOW COST HOME INTERNET OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES

  Low-Cost Internet Plans

  All families with a student enrolled in a DOE school or program are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers monthly discounts up to $30 on internet bills, and a one-time device discount up to $100 with participating providers. 

  This program, launched by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), is a replacement to the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, which provided broadband internet service for eligible New York City households at a reduced cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  To apply for this program, confirm your household’s eligibility, and find participating broadband internet providers, visit the ACP website. Families may also call the ACP helpline at (877) 384-2575.

  The following internet plans are available to eligible participants. Eligibility varies by provider. Contact the provider for more information.

  Altice (also known as Optimum)

  Altice offers Altice Advantage, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, you must be:

  • eligible for--or participate in--the National School Lunch Program (NSLP); or
  • a New York City resident who attends a New York City public school; or
  • eligible for--or receive--Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and 65 years of age or older; or
  • a veteran and receive state or federal public assistance.

  Charter (also known as Spectrum)

  Charter offers Spectrum Internet Assist, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, one or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs:

  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 
  • Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP 
  • Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only) 

  Verizon

  Verizon offers the Lifeline program, a plan that starts at $19.99/month. To qualify:

  • Your annual income is at 135% or less than of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines
  • You, or someone in your household, participates in a qualifying federal assistance program:
    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as food stamps), or
    • Medicaid, or
    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 
    • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) 
    • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit 
    • Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands)

  For more eligibility information, visit Lifelinesupport.org

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• NYC Schools Account Portal

  The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal will allow you to:

  • See your students grades, test scores and more in My Student
  • Take classes in Parent University
  • Report bullying
  • Access forms for your child
  • Reset your child's DOE account password
  • Access SupportHub

  All with one login!

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