Updated for 2018/2019 school year and available in 10 languages.
P.S./I.S. 192- The Magnet School for Math and Science Inquiry
4715 18th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11204
Telephone Number: 1-718-633-3061 Fax Number: 1-718-871-8721
Colby Muscarelle
Principal, I.A.
Janine Kraljev and Catherine Campanella
Assistant Principals
Yolanda Fioriello, Parent Coordinator
Welcome to PS/IS 192!
Our Mission Statement
PS/IS 192 , the Magnet School of Math and Science Inquiry, is the school of character and intelligence. At PS/IS 192 each student is special and precious. Our school mission is to use every minute for every child to excel as a student and as a citizen.
Regular School Hours
School hours will be posted soon.
Be on time. Punctuality is important.
Statement on Accessiblity
Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact the Parent Coordinator, Yolanda Fioriello to request assistance.
P.S./I.S. 192 School Selection Model 2020 - 2021
A calendar of student groups will be posted on the school website.
Learning Preference Survey
This year, all New York City schools plan to offer blended learning, a mix of in-person days at school and remote-learning days at home. The default for all students is to participate in their schools’ blended learning schedules.
If you wish to opt in to full-time remote learning, please fill out your learning preference survey as soon as possible by clicking here or calling 311.
Return to School
Return to SCHOOL
2020 Learning Bridges Program
As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and early childhood programs will operate on a blended learning model. This means that each week, students will have some school days in person, and some school days remotely. Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete the survey at schools.nyc.gov/learningbridges.
The Learning Bridges programs will:
• Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners
• Provide opportunities for children to connect to remote learning
• Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities
• Follow all health and safety requirements and protocols
You can complete the survey even if you do not yet know your child’s school schedule. The survey is meant to assess interest; this is not a formal application. More information will be shared by the Department of Education (children in 3-K and pre-K) or the Department of Youth & Community Development (children in grades K–8) about a potential placement in the coming weeks. Programs will become available on a rolling basis beginning at the start of school.
Grab 'N' Go Free Meals
NYC students can pick up 3 free meals daily from 7:30AM - 1:30PM, Monday to Friday, at 400 NYC sites. The sites closest to our school are:
- P.S./ I.S. 192 4715 18th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11204
- The SEEALL Academy, located at 5601 16 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
- Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, located at 5800 20 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
- P.S. 48, located at 6015 18 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
- P.S. 164, located at 4211 14 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11219
- P.S. 179 Kensington, located at 202 Avenue C Brooklyn, NY 11218
- P.S. 217, located at 1100 Newkirk Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230
- J.H.S. 062 Ditmas, located at 700 Cortelyou Road Brooklyn, NY 11218
- P.S. 099, located at 1120 East 10 Street Brooklyn, NY 11230
- J.H.S. 227 Edward B. Shallow, located at 6500 16 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
- P.S. 131 Brooklyn, located at 4305 Ft Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11219
To learn the location of the nearest meal hub, you can text FOOD or COMIDA to 877-877. You can also visit the website: https://www.opt-osfns.org/schoolfoodny/meals/default.aspx
Forms to be Completed
Dear Families,
We hope this letter finds you well. This is just a gentle reminder to please complete and submit the following documents if you have not already done so. School is required to have these forms on file. Please use the links below to complete all necessary forms. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Document/To Do English Translated Versions
❏ Emergency Blue Card
❏ Email to
❏ Read Discipline Code
❏ Read Bill of Rights https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/discipline-code
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/know-your-rights/discipline-code
❏ Student Behavior Contracts
Grades K-5
https://forms.gle/rrtMEEVNmiY9xp1V9
❏ Student Behavior Contracts
Grades 6-12
https://forms.gle/TAgAZAePf56CwGtE8
❏ Photo Consent Form
https://forms.gle/AZiNdeXZ9RR8wpwB9 -English
https://forms.gle/2mAC8fFdrKMjq8zc7 -Spanish
https://forms.gle/pMovmNwDa2dcfzdA8 -Russian
https://forms.gle/2NnYhdqzSWajVCJFA -Chinese
❏ COVID-Testing Consent Form
❏ Emergency Evacuation Sites
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrP8SgF6bkLR7xWsELNrZM8Csvybvk1tCuvwh3ExTIiJQjZA/viewform
❏ Cell Phone Policy
https://forms.gle/UVFNWxKcr3xYpiNW9
❏ Provide teacher with up to two parent/guardian email addresses
LIBRARY HELP
Optional Tutoring Resource Available through Public Libraries
The Brooklyn Public Library, is providing free access to Brainfuse,
which is an online tutoring platform for families and students. This resource is available seven days a week, from 2:00–11:00 p.m., and provides support to all grade levels in the following areas:
- Homework Help: Interact with live tutors in math, science, reading/ writing, social studies, PSAT/SAT, ACT, AP and state standardized tests.
- Skills-Building: Choose your topic to receive real-time help.
- Personalized eLearning Tools: My File Sharing, My Session Replay,
My Tutoring Archive, My Tests Archive, and more.
- 24-Hour Writing Lab: Submit essays and other kinds of writing for constructive feedback.
- Homework Questions: Submit homework questions for expert guidance.
- Foreign Language Lab/Spanish-Speaking Support.
To access Brainfuse, New York State residents must sign up for a free library
card in one of the three library systems. See below for information
• Brooklyn Public Library: To obtain a Brooklyn Public Library eCard, fill out this form. Families and students may access Brainfuse using their Brooklyn Public Library eCard
NYC Schools Account
You can create a basic account online from any computer, phone, or tablet. All you need to do is:
· Go to https://mystudent.nyc/saa/signup
· Set up the account by:
o Entering your name and email address,
o creating a password, and
o answering a few brief security questions so you can reset the password if you forget it.
After you create your account, you will need to verify your identity and your relationship to that student. You can do that at the upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences on Thursday,March 5,2020. Once you do that you will be able to see your child’s grades, test scores, and attendance.
Dial-A-Teacher
The UFT has re-opened its Dial-A-Teacher program, a homework help line for students, run by classroom teachers. This resource is available from 4:00–7:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for students in grades K–5. Due to limitations caused by school building closures, the help line is currently only available for ELA and math homework from teachers speaking English. The UFT is hoping to expand to other subjects, grades, and languages soon.
Report Cards
If you need assistance with finding your child's report card, on NYC Schools Account
please call Ms. Fioriello, our Parent Coordinator at 929-314-4110 or email her at:
Free and Low Cost Internet
Free and Low-Cost Internet Options
There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families.
Free Internet for Your Home
The following internet carriers are offering free household Wi-Fi or special accommodations for 60 days:
- Comcast
- Charter Communications/Spectrum
- Altice
Learn more about the above at NYC.gov(Open external link).
Free Internet Sites in NYC
There are many places across the city where you can connect to internet for free. Locations include:
- All branches of the New York Public Library(Open external link)
- Several public spaces in Lower Manhattan(Open external link)
- LinkNYC kiosks(Open external link)across the City
Low-Cost Internet Plans
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(Open external link), 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(Open external link), 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(Open external link), 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(Open external link)
Remote Learning Device Request
Parent Support Hotlines
- NY Foundling
- 888-435-7553
- Support by providing resources over the phone. The crisis nursery is closed.
- Parents Helping Parents Stress Line
- 1-800-632-8188
- Support for parents feeling overwhelmed, stressed, etc.
- Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline
- 1-800-4-A-CHILD/1-800-422-4453
- Parents can call to talk to a counselor about the stress they are under or young people can call to ask for help for themselves and talk to a counselor
- Su Familia: The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline
- 1-866-783-2645
- Spanish helpline for families that need support and information
- https://www.healthyamericas.org/help-line
- National Parent Helpline
- 1-855- 4A PARENT / 1-855-427-2736
- Emotional support, resources, advice and more from a peer advocate
- NYC Well
- 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Text WELL to 65173
- Chat at https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
- Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support by speaking to a local counselor via phone, text, or chat in more than 200 languages.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
- 1−800−799−7233
- Support for people with experiences of domestic violence. Resources for those quarantined with their abuser.
- https://www.thehotline.org/
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- 1-800-273-8255
- Free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in mental health or suicide crises. Can call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
- https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- COVID-19 Resources for Students and Families
Return to School Pledge
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza released the attached “Return to School 2020 Back to School Pledge.” It outlines their commitments to students, families, staff, and all school communities prior to the start of the school year
DOE_BackToSchoolPledge_FINAL.pdf
ENVISION
We would like to inform you of a wonderful tool you can use with your child’s en Vision math homework, and it is FREE! Currently available in Spanish and English.
On your phone or iPad go to the App Store . or Google play Type in bounce pages by Pearson . Download.
Once the app is downloaded you can scan your child’s homework page and a short video will play with an overview of the lesson the homework is assigned from.
Any questions please contact your child’s Teacher.
Citywide Behavioral Expectations To Support Student Learning -Grades K-5
Citywide Behavioral Expectations To Support Student Learning Grades 6-12
PARENT COORDINATOR INFO
If you require assistance with any school matters, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Yolanda Fioriello, at (929)-314-4110. She will be able to further assist you.
Department of Education Calendar 2020-2021
SLT
November 5, 2020
Dear Families,
I would like to introduce the members of our School Leadership Team for the 2020-2021 school year. The members are as follows:
• Colby Muscarelle, Principal
• Cathy Campanella/Janine Kraljev, APs (Principal Designees)
• Jennifer Colonna, UFT Chapter Leader
• Danielle Savino, Teacher/Chairperson
• John DeRiso-Teacher • Graceann Rask-Teacher
• Christie Blickle, PTA President
• Xiomara Bustamante, Title I PAC Chairperson
• Maribel Saavedra-Parent
• Sasha Abdullah-Parent
• Parvin Akter-Parent
The School Leadership Team (SLT), composed of parents, staff and administrators, is responsible for developing school-based educational policies, and ensuring that resources and budget are aligned to implement those policies. The SLT is responsible for developing their school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP). SLTs play a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making, and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. New York State Education Law Section 2590-h requires every New York City public school to have a School Leadership Team.
The Meeting will take place at 3:00 pm on:
• October 29, 2020
• November 18, 2020
• December 16, 2020
• January 20, 2021
• February 24, 2021
• March 17, 2021
• April 28, 2021
• May 19, 2021
• June 16, 2021
Members of the school community who are not team members may request speaking time at meetings to discuss specific topics. All such requests must be submitted in writing to the Chairperson or Liaison at least a week in advance of scheduled meeting. Non-members are encouraged to bring issues of concern to their constituent representative(s) on the team prior to team meetings. Requests for topics of discussion should be submitted in writing at least one week in advance of the meeting date.
Thank you,
Colby Muscarelle Principal, I.A.
SAFETY MINUTES AND BUILDING COUNCIL MEETING DATES
9/10/19 2/11/20
3/10/20 4/07/20
10/08/19 5/12/20
11/12/19 6/16/20
12/10/19
1/14/20
School Leadership Team Meeting Dates
OUR SLT MEETINGS
October 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM
November 18, 2020
December 16, 2020
January 20, 2021
February 24, 2021
March 17, 2021
April 28, 2021
May 19, 2021
June 16, 2021
School Leadership Team Agenda
AGENDA
School Leadership Team Meeting
November 18, 2020
Via Google Meets at 3:00PM
I. Call to Order
II. Reading and approval of minutes
III. Old Business
o Distribution of revised Bylaws for the 2020-2021 School Year
o Padlet Link https://padlet.com/catherine_campanella/i2o9kqhdx4uw0bhl
IV. New Business
o SLT Contact Information Sheet
o Review of CEP Goals
o CEP Progress Monitoring Updates
• Ela & Math Data Protocol Procedures
o CEP Action Plan Updates
• 100% Attendance Initiative
• Implementation of SEL
• Special Education Update
o C-30 Process
o Digital Curriculum Readiness
• Curriculum Resources Link
o School E-mail Address on Letterhead
o Upcoming SLT Training
V. Subcommittee Reports
o Title I
o Interactive Learning/STEAM Committee
o Special Education Committee
o ENL Committee
VI. Creation of Agenda for next meeting
VII. Adjournment
School Leadership Minutes 10-29-2020
School Leadership Team Meeting Date: October 29, 2020
Time: 1:00- 3:00 pm Location: Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams
In Attendance:
Colby Muscarelle (Principal) Catherine Campanella (Principal’s Designee) Janine Kraljev (Principal's Designee)
Yolanda Fioriello (Observer) Christie Blickle (PTA President) Sasha Abdullah
Maribel Saavedra Xiomara Bustamante Parvin Akter (Absent)
Danielle Savino (Chairperson) John Deriso Graceann Rask
Jennifer Colonna (UFT Chapter Leader)
Minutes
• Call to Order
• Review of School Leadership Team Minutes from July 30, 2020
o Jennifer Colonna accepted the minutes
o Danielle Savino seconded the minutes
• New Business:
o Attendance Google Form
o Introduction of all SLT Members
o Reviewed SLT Members Roles and Responsibilities
▪ Discussed inviting a representative from NIA to join SLT as a means to support our school and assist in meeting our expectations of students
o Reviewed Chancellor’s Regulation A-655 o Reviewed and Amended SLT Bylaws for 2020-2021 School Year
o Set SLT Calendar Dates for 2020-2021 School Year
▪ November 18th, 2020 at 3:00pm
▪ December 16th, 2020 at 3:00pm
▪ January 20th, 2021 at 3:00pm
▪ February 24th, 2021 at 3:00pm
▪ March 17th, 2021 at 3:00 pm
▪ April 28th, 2021 at 3:00 pm
▪ May 19th, 2021 at 3:00 pm
▪ June 16th, 2021 at 3:00 pm
o Discussed CEP Goals for 2020-2021 School Year
o CEP Goals: Areas of Focus:
▪ ELA, Math, Chronic Absenteeism, Social Emotional Learning, and Quality IEP Writing
o CEP Progress Monitoring
▪ Discussed the creation of ELA and Math Data Sheets to be shared and analyzed by teachers and service providers quarterly in order to design purposeful instruction to meet the needs of our students and CEP goals
o School Quality Report
▪ Documentation used to obtain and analyze data of student performance
▪ There is no current data from the 2019-2020 school year
o Grading Policy
▪ Reviewed and discussed Grading Policy for 2020-2021 school year
▪ Grading Policy documentation was issued and sent to parents during the week of October 26th, 2020 through google classroom
▪ Students in Grades Kindergarten-2 nd grade will receive a numerical grade on a scale of 1-4, ranging from levels 2, 3, and 4 as passing, whereas level 1 is considered failing
▪ Students in 3 rd - 8 th grade will receive grades based on percentages, with 65% and above being considered passing. Anything below 65% is considered a failing grade.
▪ District 20 is consistent in using these grading policies in all District 20 schools
▪ In Middle School, parents are given the opportunity to have passing grade on report card, parents can also opt to not have a failing grade on report card.
o Student Schedules
▪ Encouraged parent, student, and teacher input in regards to what is working/not working for remote learning
▪ Some trends that were noted: teachers and students in lower grades feel frustrated, logging on issues, attendance issues, whereas teachers in upper grades feel that students are more self -sufficient, hand in assignments, log on more easily
▪ Parents feel that the struggling students need more one-to-one time with the teacher
▪ Parents concerned about student placement with teacher if they decide to opt into blended learning
▪ Parents feel some teachers, especially in third grade, support students, are available to assist, and provide appropriate worktime
o Padlet Link
▪ SLT Padlet Link created for easy access to important SLT documentation: Title I Information, SLT Bylaws, Chancellor’s Regulations, Roles and Responsibilities of SLT (Q and A), SLT Toolkit, CEP Goals, SLT Minutes, SLT Agendas, SLT Meeting Dates, SLT Members, and Remuneration Sheets
o Established Subcommittees
▪ Title I PAC- Liaison: Xiomara Bustamante
▪ Interactive Learning STEAM Committee- Liaison: Catherine Campanella ▪ SIT/PPT Committee- Liaison: Janine Kraljev
▪ ENL Committee- Liaison: John DeRiso
• Sub Committee Reports: o Interactive Learning STEAM Committee- Liaison: Catherine Campanella
▪ The Interactive Learning STEAM Committee combined The Interactive Learning Committee with The STEAM Committee for this school year
▪ All staff were invited to join and we currently have 5 staff members that have signed up
▪ Meeting dates will be forthcoming 3 1 Goal for Mental Health Awaren\\ 1 Goal for Quality of IEP WEstablished SubcommiSub Committee
• Next Meeting will be Held:
o November 18th, 2020 at 3:00pm
• Creation of Next Agenda:
o Call to Order o Reading and Approval of Minutes
o Old Business o New Business
o Creation of Agenda for Next Meeting
o Adjournment
• Adjournment:
o Meeting Adjourned by Jennifer Colonna
o Seconded by Maribel Saavedra
Respect For All
Our Respect for All Liaison is
Mrs. Marina D'Aniello, Guidance Counselor
Email address: mdaniello@schools.nyc.gov
Phone #: 718-633-3061 Ext. 5022
School Logo Patches
We are selling school logo patches for $5.00 each. Please go to the main office to purchase one! 
Box Tops!
Please Send in Your Box Tops Today!
We Are a Box Tops School!
Imagine Learning
Prevent Flu
Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
Influenza (or flu) is a seasonal respiratory (lung) infection that causes fever and a cough or sore throat. It is most common during the fall and winter months. Vaccination is the BEST way to protect against the flu.
Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Get your flu vaccine today! Many health care providers and pharmacies now have flu vaccine.
Prevent Influenza
Health Bulletin: Influenza/Flu (PDF)
Other languages (PDF): [الإنفلونزا] [ইনফ্লুয়েঞ্জা/ ফ্লু] [流行性感冒 / 流感 (繁體中文)] [流行性感冒 / 流感 (简体中文)] [Influenza / Rim] [La grippe] [Influenza] [인플루엔자 / 독감] [Grypa] [Грипп] [Influenza / gripe] [انفلوئنزا / فلو] [אינפלוענזא \ פלו]
Achieve NYC
ACHIEVE NYC answers all your questions on DOE policy and procedures.
https://infohub.nyced.org/resources/translated-documents/achievenyc
School Websites
Stem: http://stem192.weebly.com
Fundraising: https://supportpsis192.wixsite.com/support192
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