PS/IS 192 (20K192) - The Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry

March , 2025

Dear P.S./I.S. 192 Community,

February proved to be an engaging and eventful month at PS/IS 192. We participated in Respect for All Week, commemorated Black History Month, and celebrated the 100th Day of School. Throughout the month, we emphasized themes of acceptance, kindness, and anti-bullying. We also organized a movie day to raise funds for Relay for Life and Type 1 Diabetes research. We appreciate your ongoing support for our school community.

During the week of March 3rd - 7th, we will celebrate Read Across America. Our school faculty will engage students with fun activities to strengthen the importance of reading. Studies show that students who read 20 minutes a day score significantly higher on standardized reading tests.

On Thursday, March 6th, there is no school.  Teachers will engage in professional learning during the morning and Parent Teacher Conferences will take place virtually in the afternoon and evening. This event provides an opportunity for parents to meet with their child's teacher to discuss academic progress, exchange information, and develop strategies to enhance student performance. Effective collaboration between parents and teachers can significantly support student learning. It is essential to schedule a conference time with your child's teacher, and please be punctual as teachers must adhere to each parent’s chosen time slot.  Please engage with cluster teachers and out of classroom staff as well.  If the available time slots do not work for you, please schedule an alternate date/time to connect with the teacher(s). 

Your child should have received the NYC School Survey by now. Each year, the Department of Education invites families to complete this survey, which provides an opportunity for you to express your opinions regarding the school. The data gathered aims to foster discussions within the school community to enhance the educational environment. We encourage all families to take part in this important survey. Additionally, every student from a family that completes the survey will be awarded a homework pass, and classes achieving full participation will be rewarded with a pizza party.

Please note, our OWLS afterschool program will be using the schoolyard Tuesdays through Fridays immediately after dismissal. To ensure their safety, we will need to clear the yard.  Apologies for any inconvenience.  

School Updates:

• Attendance Policy: Please do your best to have your child attend school daily. P.S./I.S. 192 does not take missed school days lightly. If your child is sick, please send a doctor’s note upon their return (All absences will be reflected on your child’s attendance record).  
• Arrivals/Lateness: It's very important that students arrive on time each day. We open the doors at 7:40AM for all students that would like to eat breakfast or to come in and chat with friends.  School begins promptly at 8:00AM. Any student that arrives after 8:00 AM will be marked late.

• Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 5th 

12:20 - 2:20 pm & 4:30 - 7:30 pm.

• The NYC School Survey deadline is Thursday, March 31st.

• School will be closed  on Friday, March 20th  in observance of Eid al-Fitr
• Summer Rising applications open March 4th

Warmest Regards,

Colby Muscarelle

Principal

DOE Food Menu 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/menus/school-lunch-meals

January, 2026

Dear Kindergarten Families,

We invite you to join us for an informative Family Workshop on the NYC Kids Rise - College Saving Program. This initiative is designed to assist you in setting up your child's account and gaining valuable insights into the program.

The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to save for and invest in their children’s futures. It is a scholarship and savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible for public school students. The Program was created so that every NYC public school student can dream big, build financial assets for college and career training, and receive community support along the way. NYC Kids RISE, a non-profit organization, manages the Save for College Program in partnership with NYC Public Schools and the City of New York.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

8:15 AM 

Room 104

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Solange Cisneros-Steinert at scisnerossteine@schools.nyc.gov or 718-633-3061 EXT 2056 or 1040.

For additional support, please contact NYC Kids RISE at 833-543-7473. 

Warmest Regards,

Colby Muscarelle

Principal

January, 2026

Dear 192 School Community,

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve teamed up with Eye on Education to offer our students free vision examinations.

This program goes beyond basic screenings, providing thorough eye exams that can identify issues like blurred vision and lazy eyes, helping to catch potential problems early. 

Essential vision skills play a crucial role in achieving academic success.

If any student needs glasses, they will receive them within two weeks. 

Eye on Education is already collaborating with several schools in District 20 and NYCPS. Please complete the attached parental consent form and return it to the school. 

For more information, please visit this link: https://www.eyeonedu.org/

 FREE WATCH for all participants

No out of pocket expenses - No copays - No deductibles

Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Solange Cisneros-Steinert at scisnerossteine@schools.nyc.gov or 718-633-3061 EXT 2056 or 1040.

Warmest Regards,

Colby Muscarelle,

Principal