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District 2 Middle School Open House

October 10, 2018 by Denise Courter

The annual District 2 Middle School Fair is an opportunity for families to learn about the wide variety of middle schools available to NYC kids, as they enter 6th grade. The fair is an opportunity to meet representatives of the schools, ask questions and learn how the application process works. The middle school application deadline is December 3rd.

FiDi Families Insiders: Presentations are scheduled at 5:15 pm, 6 pm and 7:30 pm.

Date: Thursday, October 11th

Time: 5 pm – 7:30 pm

Location: 345 Chambers Street (Stuyvesant High School)

Cost: Free

To learn more, visit the NYC Department of Education website HERE

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New York City Charter School Of The Arts Open House

April 16, 2016 by Deirdre McAndrew

New York City Charter School Of The Arts Open House. Looking for a middle school where learning stems from creativity? Stop by the City School of the Arts open house to learn more about the talented group of artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who serve as faculty members.

Keep in mind, they are now enrolling!

Date: Monday, April 18th [Read more…]

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Church Street School April Town Hall Meetings

April 6, 2016 by Deirdre McAndrew

Church Street School April Town Hall Meetings. Attend the upcoming Church Street School Town Hall meetings as they celebrate 25 years to help create a successful vision for the future.

Church Street School for Music and Art is an anchor for cultural arts and education in the Downtown community. Learn more about the state of the school and the upcoming challenges and participate by sharing your thoughts and ideas. If you are unable to attend the meeting this week there are two meeting dates later this month.

The meetings will be informal and is limited to adults. Refreshments will be served.

Date: Thursday, April 7th [Read more…]

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Apply to Pre-K

January 25, 2016 by Deirdre McAndrew

Apply to Pre-K. The opportunity starts now, apply to pre-K! If your child was born in 2012 and lives in NYC apply from now until Friday, March 4th. All applications received by the deadline are treated the same, this is not a first come, first served application process.

There are three ways to apply:

Online via the application site
Over the phone by calling 718-935-2067 between 8a and 6p
In person at a Family Welcome Center between 8a and 3p

Visit Pre-K Resources for the Pre-K Directory and Pre-K Finder for application help. Pre-K Finder has the most up-to-date information about possible program options including new programs, Dual Language and Enhanced Language Support options, and seat count changes.

Date: Monday, January 25th – Friday, March 4th [Read more…]

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Peck Slip School Announces Full-Time Pre-Kindergarten Classes for 2015

February 26, 2015 by Denise Courter

Peck Slip School Announces Full-Time Pre-Kindergarten Classes for 2015.

Many parents in Lower Manhattan have been crossing their fingers that full-time pre-kindergarten seats would become available at the newest public school, PS 343/Peck Slip School. The wait is over and it has been announced that the Peck Slip School will be adding two new pre-kindergarten classrooms to its new building in September. The current school is housed at an incubator site at City Hall and the new location is at the former Peck Slip Post Office. The building is slated to open in time for the upcoming school year in September.

If you live in New York City and your child was born in 2011, he or she is eligible to attend pre-K in September 2015. The application period is from Monday, March 16 to Friday, April 24, 2015. Please bookmark this page and visit often for events and resources to help you choose programs for your child.

To submit a public school pre-k application, CLICK HERE. If you are considering sending your toddler(s) to pre-K then get your application paperwork ready. Parents are able to call 3-1-1 for more information.

Things to Know: Pre-k is free for NYC families. There are two programs available…half-day mornings or afternoons (2.5 hours) or full-day (6.20 hours). Applications can be submitted in person or online.

FiDi Families Insiders: To receive updates, register for the DOE newsletter by visiting http://schools.nyc.gov/Subscribe/default.htm.

To learn more, please visit http://schools.nyc.gov/ChoicesEnrollment/PreK/default.htm

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Gifted and Talented Update – Results Released and Application Deadline Announced

April 6, 2013 by Denise Courter Leave a Comment

The NYC City Department of Education has released results of the Gifted and Talented program. Decisions need to be submitted by April 19th. Placement decision notifications will be sent the week of May 20, 2013.

To learn more about the Gifted and Talented program check out the DOE website or call the DOE at 718-935-2009. Log onto: www.nyc.gov/schools/gt

Good Luck!

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