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  • Exciting December Events at PS 54!

    Dear PS 54 Families,
    I hope this message finds you well and that your day is off to a wonderful start. As we approach the holiday season, we want to take a moment to share some exciting events and activities happening here at PS 54 throughout the month of December. It will be a month filled with joy, celebration, and community spirit!
    We’re excited to create memorable experiences for our students and families, and we can’t wait to share these special moments with you all.
    Here are the upcoming events for December:
    December 9th: Book Fair
    December 10th: Parent Workshop (Join us for a warm and inviting session!)
    December 12th: Parent Workshop
    December 13th: Parents as Education Partners 8:00 am to 8:20 am. 
    December 16th: Gift of Giving Collection Ends
    December 16th–20th: Spirit Week!
    • December 16th: Wear something Green or Red Day
    • December 17th: Crazy Sweater Day
    • December 18th: Wear a Holiday Hat Day
    • December 19th: Holiday Pajama Day
    • December 19th: Attendance Assembly K-2 at 9:00 am. Grades 3-5 at 9:30 am
    • December 20th: Holiday Show Assembly, starting at 9:00 am
    • December 20th 
       
      December 21st: PTA Food Bank Event
      December 23rd–January 1st: Winter Recess (Schools Closed)
    We encourage all families to participate in these activities and make the most of this festive time of year! Your involvement helps foster a strong sense of community and makes these events even more special.
    Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to celebrating with you in December!
    Let’s make this December a month to remember!
    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Find Free Books for Your Child

    Find Free Books for Your Child

    NYCPS and other community organizations provide a number of ways to access FREE books for your child in a variety of languages.

    1. Hard Copies: Check out hard-copy books in many languages for FREE at the New York Public Library (nypl.org) (locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), Brooklyn Public Library (bklynlibrary.org), and/or Queens Public Library (queenslibrary.org) in your neighborhood. Ask a librarian to help you find books in your home language. If your school has a librarian, they can also help you to find books in your language that will interest your child.
    2. E-Books: Sora (on.nyc.gov/sora) is a FREE reading app for NYCPS students with e-books in 20 languages. 
    3. Audiobooks: Listen to FREE audiobooks or digital read-alouds while on the train or in the car. 

    Just like adults, children are more eager to read books that interest them! So, help your child find books that they are excited to read. 

    1. Let your child’s interests guide you. Ask questions to help your child figure out what they are excited to read about. For example:
    • You loved the last Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Is there another book in that series we can find?
    • You loved that basketball movie we saw last week. Let’s find books about sports.
    • It was great to make dumplings with your grandmother last night, right? Let’s find a book to learn more about our heritage.
    • What questions do you have about science and how things work in the world? Let’s find a book to answer some of those questions.
    • What are you learning about in reading class these days? What has it made you curious about?
    1. Fun, not frustration. Reading shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s okay if reading is sometimes challenging, but it should not be so difficult that your child gets frustrated. To figure out if a book is too difficult for your child to read independently, try the ‘five finger rule’ (bit.ly/rightbooks). Open to page two of the book. Have your child hold up one finger for each word they do not know. If there are five or more words they do not know, pick another book. And don’t discount texts that aren’t traditional books. Graphic novels, blogs, and news are great. Reading is reading!
    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • We are excited to partner with you to help your child become a strong reader!

    As part of the citywide NYC Reads initiative, your child’s teacher provides your child with daily research-based reading instruction. One of the best things you can do to support your child at home is to make reading fun and help them learn to love reading. You can do this by reading with your child or by encouraging them to read independently—in any language. But it can be tricky to find free and fun books for your child to read. On the back of this page are some tips to help you find books (hard copies, e-books, and audiobooks) that are free and fun for your child. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, librarian, or our Parent coordinator if you want to learn more.

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Supply list for the upcoming academic adventure.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    Hello, Wonderful Parents! of PS 54-The Detective Rafael Ramos School 
     
    We hope you’re having a fantastic day! 🎉 As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we’re thrilled to share the supply list for the upcoming academic adventure.
     
    Please take a moment to review the list to ensure your child is all set for a fantastic start. Your support helps us create an amazing learning experience for every student.
     
    If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out. Here’s to a great year ahead filled with learning, growth, and fun!
     
     
    ¡Hola maravillosos padres!
     
    ¡Esperamos que estés teniendo un día fantástico! 🎉 Mientras nos preparamos para un nuevo y emocionante año escolar, estamos encantados de compartir la lista de útiles para la próxima aventura académica.
     
    Tómese un momento para revisar la lista y asegurarse de que su hijo esté listo para un comienzo fantástico. Su apoyo nos ayuda a crear una experiencia de aprendizaje increíble para cada estudiante.
     
    Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita más información, no dude en comunicarse. ¡Brindemos por un gran año lleno de aprendizaje, crecimiento y diversión!
     
     
    ​If you have any questions, please let me know. I am happy to assist.
     
    Sincerely,
    Mr. Shaw 
    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • First Day of School

    Dear Families,

    We are excited to welcome you to the first day of school on Thursday, September 5th! As we embark on this new academic year, we look forward to partnering with you to make it a fantastic and enriching experience for your children.

    Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Here’s to a year full of learning, growth, and memorable moments!

    Sincerely,
    Mr. Shaw 
     
    Parent Coordinator 

     

    Queridas familias,

    ¡Estamos emocionados de darle la bienvenida al primer día de clases el jueves 5 de septiembre! Al embarcarnos en este nuevo año académico, esperamos asociarnos con usted para que sea una experiencia fantástica y enriquecedora para sus hijos.

    Gracias por su continuo apoyo y participación en nuestra comunidad escolar. ¡Por un año lleno de aprendizaje, crecimiento y momentos memorables!

    Atentamente,
    Sr. Shaw

    Coordinador de padres

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Community Partner

    *This August Marcy is starting several brand new, exciting programs!  Here are some links and details;
    Preschool Storytime
     
     
    Board Games for Children
    Join us at 3pm every Wednesday to play board games and meet new friends in your community.  Kids ages 4 to 12.  
    Kids Create: Coloring
    Come meet friends, draw and color, every Saturday at 2pm. Free coloring pages, colored pencils and crayons are provided.   
    Adult Coloring
     
     
    Book Club for Adults (Starts Thursday Sept 19th) 
    Also, Marcy Library will be resuming our Book Club for Adults this fall. The first session will be on Thursday September 19th from 6pm to 7pm. We will be reading Go Tell it on the Mountain by James Baldwin.  Patrons who are interested in participating can pickup a copy of the book to check out later in August or early September.  Patrons may also reserve a copy of the book through the online catalog or by visiting any BPL branch. 
     
     
    ESOL English Language Class and HSE Tasc/GED Prep for Adults
    Starting in late August and September.  More details coming soon. 
    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • PTA News

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  • December 23–January 1 Monday–Wednesday Winter Recess, schools closed

    December 23–January 1 Monday–Wednesday Winter Recess, schools closed

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Admin News Letter

    **Admin Newsletter for Families**

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • SLT Meeting 4-5PM

    SLT Meeting for Families in School 

    This meeting is intended for families to engage with the School  Leadership Team. We will discuss important updates, initiatives, and opportunities for collaboration to support our students' success. Your participation is greatly valued, and we look forward to your input!

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Open House for 3K - Pre-K and Kindergarten

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Admin News Letter

    **Admin Newsletter for Families**

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School
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We are excited to partner with you to help your child become a strong reader!

Dear Families,                                                                    

We are excited to partner with you to help your child become a strong reader! 

As part of the citywide NYC Reads initiative, your child’s teacher provides your child with daily research-based reading instruction. One of the best things you can do to support your child at home is to make reading fun and help them learn to love reading. You can do this by reading with your child or by encouraging them to read independently—in any language. But it can be tricky to find free and fun books for your child to read. On the back of this page are some tips to help you find books (hard copies, e-books, and audiobooks) that are free and fun for your child. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, librarian, or our Parent coordinator if you want to learn more. 

With gratitude 

Emma Velazquez

Principal PS 54K

Find Free Books for Your Child

NYCPS and other community organizations provide a number of ways to access FREE books for your child in a variety of languages.

  1. Hard Copies: Check out hard-copy books in many languages for FREE at the New York Public Library (nypl.org) (locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), Brooklyn Public Library (bklynlibrary.org), and/or Queens Public Library (queenslibrary.org) in your neighborhood. Ask a librarian to help you find books in your home language. If your school has a librarian, they can also help you to find books in your language that will interest your child.
  2. E-Books: Sora (on.nyc.gov/sora) is a FREE reading app for NYCPS students with e-books in 20 languages. 
  3. Audiobooks: Listen to FREE audiobooks or digital read-alouds while on the train or in the car. 

Just like adults, children are more eager to read books that interest them! So, help your child find books that they are excited to read. 

  1. Let your child’s interests guide you. Ask questions to help your child figure out what they are excited to read about. For example:
  • You loved the last Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Is there another book in that series we can find?
  • You loved that basketball movie we saw last week. Let’s find books about sports.
  • It was great to make dumplings with your grandmother last night, right? Let’s find a book to learn more about our heritage.
  • What questions do you have about science and how things work in the world? Let’s find a book to answer some of those questions.
  • What are you learning about in reading class these days? What has it made you curious about?
  1. Fun, not frustration. Reading shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s okay if reading is sometimes challenging, but it should not be so difficult that your child gets frustrated. To figure out if a book is too difficult for your child to read independently, try the ‘five finger rule’ (bit.ly/rightbooks). Open to page two of the book. Have your child hold up one finger for each word they do not know. If there are five or more words they do not know, pick another book. And don’t discount texts that aren’t traditional books. Graphic novels, blogs, and news are great. Reading is reading!

Events 2024-25 School Year

Admin Newsletter for 2024-25 School Year

Store of Love

MySchools

NYC families can use MySchools to apply to public schools from 3-K to high school. Get started by creating an account. Then, explore your children’s personalized school options and get guidance on the admissions process from start to finish.

https://www.myschools.nyc/en/

 

 

NYC Schools Account

Welcome NYC Parent or Guardian!

Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress from Pre-K through high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!

Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring grades, test scores, and attendance. https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/

 

Parent University Classes for NYC Families

Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today! https://parentu.schools.nyc/

NYC Reads (EL Education)

What is NYC Reads?

This year, PS 54 - The Detective Rafael Ramos School will participate in NYC Reads, a citywide initiative to help all NYC Public Schools students become strong readers. Strong reading skills are essential for students to graduate from high school, access higher education, have successful careers, and create economic stability. And, strong reading skills are the foundation that will help our students become critical thinkers, capable of solving the problems of the future and carrying out the civic engagement activities necessary to sustain our democracy.

As part of NYC Reads, all K-5 schools use one of three evidence-based reading programs. Our district uses EL Education. The curriculum will help our children develop foundational reading skills and build knowledge about rich topics, like the Civil Rights Movement, the sea, or animal behavior and adaptations. NYC Reads School PS 54 - The Detective Rafael Ramos School docx.pdf 

¿Qué es NYC Reads?

Este año, PS 54 - La Escuela Detective Rafael Ramos participará en NYC Reads, una iniciativa de toda la ciudad para ayudar a todos los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva York a convertirse en buenos lectores. Fuertes habilidades de lectura son esenciales para que los estudiantes se gradúen de la escuela secundaria, accedan a la educación superior, tengan carreras exitosas y creen estabilidad económica. Y unas sólidas habilidades de lectura son la base que ayudará a nuestros estudiantes a convertirse en pensadores críticos, capaces de resolver los problemas del futuro y llevar a cabo las actividades de participación cívica necesarias para sostener nuestra democracia.

Como parte de NYC Reads, todas las escuelas K-5 utilizan uno de los tres programas de lectura basados ​​en evidencia. Nuestro distrito utiliza EL Education. El plan de estudios ayudará a nuestros niños a desarrollar habilidades fundamentales de lectura y adquirir conocimientos sobre temas interesantes, como el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles, el mar o el comportamiento y las adaptaciones de los animales.

 

 

 

 

 

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Open House Flyer / Folleto de puertas abiertas

 PS 54 The Detective rafael Ramos School 195 Sanford Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Open Enrollment available! 3K Pre-K Dual Language Spanish classes ICT Classes Self-Contained classes Available!  Open House 2024-2025 2.pdf 

Open House Flyer in Spanish /Folleto de puertas abiertas en español

 OPEN House Spanish  

Open House 2024-2025 3.pdf 

English Open House Flyer

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Thank you for joining us for our Open House Tour at PS54 The Detective Rafael Ramos School

November 2024

Good day and Welcome!

Thank you for joining us for our Open House Tour at PS54 The Detective Rafael Ramos School, located in the heart of Bed-Stuy. We proudly consider ourselves the *hidden gem* of this vibrant community, and we are excited to share with you all the incredible things that make our school a special place for children and families alike.

At PS54, we believe in fostering a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our team, under the guidance of School Leader Ms. Emma Velázquez, Assistant Principal Emma St. Romain, and Parent Coordinator Mr. Patrick Shaw, is wholeheartedly devoted to providing a secure, enriching, and warm environment where your child can thrive both academically and personally.

Our school offers a strong academic foundation, enriched by a diverse range of programs designed to inspire curiosity and creativity. From literacy and math to science, the arts, and physical education, we are proud to offer a well-rounded curriculum that prepares our students for success in and out of the classroom.

In addition to our core academics, we offer dynamic afterschool programs such as the YMCA and Grand street settlement that provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships. Whether it’s through hands-on STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) activities, visual arts, sports, or community-building projects, our afterschool offerings are an extension of the love for learning we instill during the school day.

At PS54, we are more than just educators—we are a family. We truly believe that collaboration between families and staff is the key to each child’s success. From parent workshops to school events and community-building activities, we invite you to be an active part of our vibrant school community. Your involvement strengthens our mission and helps create a supportive environment where children can grow, learn, and excel.

We are so grateful to have you with us today and hope you feel the warmth and love that defines our school. We are excited to welcome you into our PS54 family, where we work hand in hand to ensure that every child has the opportunity to shine.

Thank you once again for being here. We wish you a safe, joyful, and love-filled day ahead!

 

Warmly, 

The PS54 Family 

 

 

 

 

Gracias por unirse a nosotros en nuestro Tour de Puertas Abiertas en PS54 La Escuela del Detective Rafael Ramos, ubicada en el corazón

    

noviembre 2024

 

¡Buen día y bienvenidos!

 

Gracias por unirse a nosotros en nuestro Tour de Puertas Abiertas en PS54 La Escuela del Detective Rafael Ramos, ubicada en el corazón de Bed-Stuy. Nos consideramos con orgullo la *joya escondida* de esta vibrante comunidad, y estamos emocionados de compartir con ustedes todas las cosas increíbles que hacen de nuestra escuela un lugar especial para niños y familias por igual.

 

En PS54, creemos en fomentar un entorno enriquecedor e inclusivo en el que cada niño se sienta valorado, apoyado y alentado a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Nuestro equipo, bajo la dirección de la líder escolar, la Sra. Emma Velázquez, la subdirectora Emma St. Romain y el coordinador de padres, el Sr. Patrick Shaw, se dedica de todo corazón a proporcionar un ambiente seguro, enriquecedor y cálido donde su hijo pueda prosperar tanto académica como personalmente.

 

Nuestra escuela ofrece una sólida base académica, enriquecida por una amplia gama de programas diseñados para inspirar curiosidad y creatividad. Desde alfabetización y matemáticas hasta ciencias, artes y educación física, estamos orgullosos de ofrecer un plan de estudios completo que prepara a nuestros estudiantes para el éxito dentro y fuera del aula.

 

Además de nuestros estudios académicos básicos, ofrecemos programas extracurriculares dinámicos, como YMCA y Grand Street, que brindan a los estudiantes la oportunidad de explorar sus intereses, desarrollar nuevas habilidades y construir amistades duraderas. Ya sea a través de actividades prácticas STEM (ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas), artes visuales, deportes o proyectos de construcción comunitaria, nuestras ofertas extracurriculares son una extensión del amor por el aprendizaje que inculcamos durante el día escolar.

 

En PS54, somos más que solo educadores, somos una familia. Realmente creemos que la colaboración entre las familias y el personal es la clave para el éxito de cada niño. Desde talleres para padres hasta eventos escolares y actividades de desarrollo comunitario, lo invitamos a ser una parte activa de nuestra vibrante comunidad escolar. Su participación fortalece nuestra misión y ayuda a crear un entorno de apoyo donde los niños puedan crecer, aprender y sobresalir.

 

Estamos muy agradecidos de tenerlos con nosotros hoy y esperamos que sientan la calidez y el amor que define a nuestra escuela. Nos complace darle la bienvenida a nuestra familia PS54, donde trabajamos mano a mano para garantizar que todos los niños tengan la oportunidad de brillar.

 

Gracias una vez más por estar aquí. ¡Te deseamos un día seguro, alegre y lleno de amor!

 

Calurosamente 

La familia PS54 

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Samuel C. Barnes Elementary School
195 Sanford St
Brooklyn, NY 11205

Phone: (718) 834-6752

Fax: (718) 852-8129