Principal's February Family Letter

February, 2026

 

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

 

January was an amazing month at PS/IS 192. The school buzzed with energy as students engaged in various activities and events, creating a vibrant atmosphere. From exciting lessons to fun extracurriculars, there was never a dull moment, making it a memorable start to the year.

 

Our first New Year celebration turned out to be a fantastic success and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who participated and to our dedicated staff for their support.  And we would like to acknowledge everyone’s efforts in making our first day of remote learning for the 2025-2026 school year a success.  So many students were able to continue learning, even though the school building was closed due to snow!

 

February is packed with exciting events for both students and families, and we encourage everyone to get involved—check the calendar for details.

 

  • Respect for All Week from February 9th to 13th.
  • PTA Picture Day on Monday, February 9th, which includes graduation photos for 8th grade and stepping-up pictures for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 5th grade, along with any absentees. 
  • PTA Movie Day on February 11th at 2:30 PM.
  • 100th Days of School on Monday, February 23rd.
  • Adult English Second Language (ESL) class on Tuesday, February 10th & 24th

 

 

The NYC Kids RISE Save For College Program is now open for families with children in Kindergarten.  Please register your child to take advantage of this great opportunity. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Solange Cisneros-Steinert, at scisnerossteine@schools.nyc.gov or 718-633-3061 EXT 1040 or 2056. https://nyckidsrise.org/

 

Please remember that NYC public schools will be closed for Mid-Winter Recess from February 16th to 20th. We suggest exploring the many enriching activities available in our city, such as museums or events at the Public Library, where you can also borrow books for reading at home. For families with the Cool Culture Pass, we hope you make the most of this fantastic program.

 

Wishing everyone a wonderful Mid-Winter Recess!

 

 

We encourage you to maintain regular communication with your child’s teacher through email, our school website, Remind, Google Classroom or ClassDojo to discuss your child’s social-emotional and academic progress. Your active involvement is invaluable and significantly contributes to their educational journey.

 

 

 

 

 

Important Information:

  • We ask kindly that you PLEASE make doctor’s appointments after school hours.
  • If you must sign your child out of school early, please do so by 1:45 PM.

 

 

  • Classroom teachers must be informed about any future absences.
  • Please keep the school informed about any changes in your child’s attendance, changes to your address/contact information.
  • 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 7:40 AM for all students that would like to eat breakfast or to come in and chat with friends.  School begins promptly at 8:00 AM. Any student that arrives after 8:00 AM will be marked late.

 

Warmest Regards,

Colby Muscarelle,

Principal

 

February Calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/107r1PDNGU3joav2iHh-D2MZ1RMVBvwDS/edit

 

NYC Kids RISE

 

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, February 11th & Friday, February 13th

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

Eye on Education Information

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