Public School 36X Unionport

Announcements

• October Town Meeting

  P.S. 36 The Rising Stars School

  TOWNHALL MEETING

  OCTOBER 9TH 5:00 PM

  TOPICS OF CONVERSATION

  * School Health and Safety

  * Upcoming Events

  VIA ZOOM

  ID MEETING: 968 2688 0967 PASSWORD: 104720

  (718) 822-5345 WWW.PS36X.ORG

  • October Town Hall Meeting.pdf

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• 5th Annual Trunk or Treat Literacy Event

  5th Annual Trunk or Treat Literacy Event

  October 23, 2025 4:00 - 6:00pm

  (Rain Date: October 24, 2025)

  AT THIS EVENT, YOU WILL VISIT FAVORITE BOOK THEMED DECORATED TRUNKS AND RECEIVE AWESOME TREATS!

  THIS OUTDOOR EVENT WILL END WITH A BOOK GIVEAWAY!

  COSTUMES ARE WELCOMED!

  ** P.S. 36 students must be accompanied by an adult **

  • Trunk or Treat.pdf

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• How To Sign In To Teachub, Google Classroom, Sora and Beanstack...

  TeachHub is a portal that provides quick links to apps for learning, including:

  • Google Classroom, Sora, Beanstack and more!

  Students must sign in with their DOE Student Accounts. Once signed in they can access all other apps without signing in again.

  Steps to log in to TeachHub

  1. Go to TeachHub (https://teachhub.schools.nyc/)
  2. You will see the NYCDOE login page.
  3. Enter your username.
  4. Enter your password.
  5. Click on Sign in
  6. You are now in TeachHub!

  Steps to log into your Google Classroom.

  1. Sign in to Teachhub (https://teachhub.schools.nyc/) with your DOE username and password.
  2. Once in TeachHub, go to the Search in the top right corner. Then type Google Classroom in the search bar.* 
  3. Click on Google Classroom.
  4. Once in Google Classroom, you will need to accept the invite to your class. This will only be the first time you sign in.

  *After your first log in, the Google Classroom app will be on your homepage. You can then click on the heart to make it a favorite so it will always be there when you sign on.

  Steps to log into Beanstack & Log Reading

  1. Sign in to Teachhub (https://teachhub.schools.nyc/) with your DOE username and password.
  2. Then go to Clever and click on it.
  3. Once in Clever go to the Search in the top right corner.** Then type Beanstack in the search bar.*** Click on Beanstack and you're in! 
  4. Once in Beanstack, you will click the BLUE Log Reading button in the top left-hand corner.
  5. Now you will have two choices. The first choice is to set the reading timer and start reading. The second choice is Log Minutes. The Reading Timer is optional. Some families find it helpful, but you do not have to use it. You can go directly to step 6.
  6. Choose Log Minutes.Then click on the day, enter the title and author of the book(s) you read, the number of minutes spent reading and click Log Reading.

  **After your first log in, the Google Classroom app will be on your homepage. You can then click on the heart to make it a favorite so it will always be there when you sign on.

  ***After your first log in, the Beansack app will be on your Clever home page, and you will only have 3 steps! You can also click the heart to make it a favorite.

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• P.S. 36 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

  September 2025

  P.S. 36 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

   

  PURPOSE:

  To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions caused by cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensure the safety and focus of all students during school the school day, and follow Education Law §2803, effective August 1, 2025, all New York State schools are required to adopt a policy that prohibits the use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds. An "internet-enabled electronic device" is defined as an electronic device capable of connecting to the internet and enabling the user to access content on the internet.  Examples of such devices include cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, iPads, and portable music and entertainment systems. 

   

  POLICY STATEMENT:

  Students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school grounds until the last class of the day ends, including during breakfast and lunch. The school day starts at 7:50am and ends at 2:40pm.  Students will be able to use school and NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.
  
  

  1. COLLECTION/STORAGE:

  • Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
  • The school will collect devices:
    • Under the supervision of staff members, devices will be collected. At designated collection points (yard, gym, lunchroom and/or classrooms), students will place electronic devices into a labeled pouch. Then, students will place the pouch into a lockbox which will be stored until the end of the school day. At the end of the school day, devices will be distributed by school staff in classrooms prior to dismissal. Devices must remain off until dismissed.
    • Students who were late or had their device confiscated will have to pick up their device from the Main Office, Room 163.
    • Students with approved early dismissal will retrieve their devices from the Main Office, Room 163.

   

  2. EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS:

  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call 

  Ms. Karina Ali (Parent Coordinator) at 718-822-5345 to reach their child.

  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, students may access phones in the Main Office, Room 163 to reach their parents or guardians.
  • In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, the school will use GAMA to communicate information to parents or guardians.

  1. Here is how parents/guardians can access the automated messaging system: Directions for setting up NYCSA account to access GAMA messages.

   

  3. EXCEPTIONS:

  • Students are allowed to use their device if they have an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 Plan that includes use of an internet-enabled device and do not have a DOE-issued device for such purpose.
  • Parents/guardians must contact Ms. Rachelynn Cruz (Assistant Principal) at 718-822-5345 if a student requires an exception for reasons such as: medical reasons (for example to monitor blood sugar or other similar circumstances), if student is a caregiver, for approved language purposes (such as translation or interpretation services if no other means are available), or where otherwise required by law.
  • Exceptions will be processed and approved within 2 weeks of request. 

  
  
  

  4. DISCIPLINE:

  • Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school's policy, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ("IAUSP") will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation. 
  • S. 36 Ladder of Progressive Discipline:

  1st Offense: Verbal Warning

  2nd offense: Device is confiscated and returned at the end of the day

  3rd offense: Device is confiscated and a parent must pick up the device 

  • As provided in the State law, a student may not be suspended solely on the grounds that the student accessed a personal internet-enabled device in violation of school policy​.​ ​ Repeated incidents of insubordination (i.e. refusal to surrender or store device) may result in a suspension if approved by the Office of Safety and Youth Development.

  
  
  

  5. OTHER: IF LOST OR STOLEN:

  • In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s Office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller’s webpage.

   

  We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a focused and productive learning environment. If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding these policies, please do not hesitate to contact Karina Ali (Parent Coordinator) at 718-822-5345.

   

   

   

  • P S 36 Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy 2025.docx

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• School Leadership Team (SLT) Meetings

  School Leadership Team (SLT) Meetings
  Time: 2:45pm
  Location: PS 36 Library
  Zoom Link:
  https://zoom.us/j/95202697315?pwd=b2Ywmae5e8WzMHhvDtqbGv7Wj5VHo2.1
  Meeting ID: 952 0269 7315
  Passcode: 036036
  2025 - 2026 Meeting Dates:
  Tuesday, September 9, 2025
  Tuesday, October 7, 2025
  Tuesday, November 18, 2025
  Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  Tuesday, January 6, 2026
  Tuesday, February 3, 2026
  Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  Tuesday, May 5, 2026
  Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  • SLT Meeting Dates 2025-2026.pdf

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• Back To School Updates 2025-2026

  Back To School Updates

  for the 2025 - 2026 School Year

  First Day of School is September 4th.

  School Hours: 8:20am - 2:40pm

  Breakfast for K-5 students at Exit 2 from 7:50am - 8:10am

  (enter schoolyard on Castle Hill Ave. & Watson Ave.)

  • Back to School Updates(1).pdf
  • Back to School Updates.pdf

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• Welcome Back to School from NYCDOE Chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos!

  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/newsletter---nyc-public-schools-plus-you

  Dear Families and Colleagues,

  Welcome back! I’m thrilled to be starting the 2025-26 school year, and I hope you are as well. As both an educator and a parent, I’ve experienced many first days of school—but this one has special meaning for me, because it’s my first “first day of school” as Chancellor. Our community has so much to accomplish together this year, and I can’t wait to get started.  

  First, we’re going to continue to expand upon our key initiatives: NYC Reads, NYC Solves, Student Pathways, and NYCPS Cares. NYC Reads and NYC Solves, which reimagine literacy and math instruction, are coming to 186 additional schools, and our FutureReadyNYC program, which offers high-demand career pathways for our high schoolers, will grow to 50 more schools. NYCPS Cares, our newest initiative, is all about creating a culture of care in our communities; as part of this work, we’ve launched student-led anti-bullying and anti-vaping campaigns, along with a program called Family Connectors, in which family members and community volunteers help other families access city resources. 

  These initiatives are already having an impact—just look at our 2025 state exam results, which show promising gains in both reading and math. The percentage of students scoring "proficient" in grades 3-8 grew 7.2 points in literacy and 3.5 points in math, leading to our highest proficiency rates in these subjects since 2012. I’m immensely proud of our students, staff, and families, whose hard work and commitment are directly reflected in these results. We certainly have more to do, but these improvements show we’re on the right track. 

  This year, we’ll build on this progress by emphasizing intellectual curiosity and academic rigor, filling our classrooms with rich discussion, deep thinking, and lots of "Aha!" moments. We are also implementing the new state law prohibiting student use of personal internet-enabled devices during the school day, which will help minimize distractions so students can fully engage. Sparking our students' love of learning is a key ingredient in fulfilling our mission: to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in their careers and communities. 

  I’m so excited to begin this journey with you as my partners. Thank you to our staff, our families and parent leaders, and our entire New York City Public Schools community for your dedication to our students. Happy first day of school, and here’s to an incredible year ahead!  

  In partnership,

  Melissa Aviles-Ramos

  Chancellor

  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/newsletter---nyc-public-schools-plus-you

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• School Supply List 2025-2026

  P.S. 36x Rising Stars 2025-2026 School Supply List
  Please note the following:
  • All students will need access to a desktop, laptop, OR a tablet and internet access. If you do not have a
  device, please let the school know so we can support you as best as we can. Devices that were collected
  in June will be given back to students in September/Early October.
  • In addition, it is recommended to have some pencils, crayons, scissors, glue and paper for home as well.

  • 2025_2026 School Supply List-combined.pdf

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• Arrival and Dismissal Locations

  ARRIVAL

   

  Breakfast for K-5 students at Exit 2 from 7:50am-8:10am (Enter Schoolyard on Castle Hill Avenue and Watson Avenue)

   

  Grade Pre-K

  Exit 1

  Entrance located in the Middle of Castle Hill Ave

   

  Grade K and 1

  Exit 3

  Entering Schoolyard on Watson Ave by the large playground

   

  Grades 2 and 3

  Exit 7A

  Entering small schoolyard on the corner of Castle Hill Ave and Blackrock Ave

   

  Grades 4 and 5

  Exit 6

  Entering schoolyard on Blackrock Ave

   

  Bus Students

  Exit 7

  Main entrance on Blackrock Ave

   

  DISMISSAL

   

  Grade Pre-K

  Exit 8A

  Entering small schoolyard on Castle Hill Ave and Blackrock Ave

   

  Grade K

  Exit 2

  Entering Schoolyard on Castle Hill Ave and

  Watson Ave

   

  Grades 1 and 2

  Exit 5

  Entering Schoolyard on Castle Hill Ave and

  Watson Ave

   

  Grade 3

  Exit 3

  Entering schoolyard on Castle Hill Ave and Cross Bronx Expressway

   

  Grades 4 and 5

  Exit 6

  Schoolyard adjacent to Exit 6 on Blackrock Ave

   

  Bus Students

  Exit 7

  Main entrance on Blackrock Ave

  • Arrival_Dismissal.pdf

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• Dress Code Policy 2025-2026

  PLEASE NOTE
  ** The dress code is expected to be followed every day except during
  School Spirit days.
  ** Coats/Hats should not be worn in class.
  ** The school attire can be purchased at many stores such as Old Navy,
  Target, Kids Place (Parkchester), Cookies (Westchester Square), etc.
  ** If purchasing the school attire presents a hardship, please let us
  know.

  • Dress Code Policy 25-26.pdf

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• NYC Schools Account Portal

  The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal will allow you to:

  • See your students grades, test scores and more in My Student
  • Take classes in Parent University
  • Report bullying
  • Access forms for your child
  • Reset your child's DOE account password
  • Access SupportHub

  All with one login!

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