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  • Respect for All (RFA) Week

     

    What is Respect for All?

    Since launching in 2007, NYC Public Schools' Respect for All (RFA) program has helped City schools across the five boroughs to foster and maintain safe learning environments that are supportive, inclusive, and free from discrimination, harassment, and intimidation of any kind. Every day, over a million young New Yorkers walk into schools where respect for one another is daily practice, and safety is essential.

    Today, the RFA program continues to build NYCPS staff members' capacity to create and sustain inclusive school climates where students feel valued, supported, and safe. Thanks to RFA, bullying and harassment have no place in any of NYC's 1,800+ schools, regardless of anyone's perceived race, color, age, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight.

    https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/respect-for-all

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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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  • The Great Kindness Challenge

    Each year our school takes part in the Great Kindness Challenge. This year the Great Kindness Challenge is this week (January 26–30, 2026). The theme for this year's challenge is “Show us your kind!” You may be wondering what The Great Kindness Challenge Week is. The Great Kindness Challenge is a campaign that promotes kindness, social-emotional health, and bullying prevention in pre-kindergarten through grade twelve. It started with just three schools and now schools across the world take part. GKC also provides many free resources to support students and educators.  

    Our Rising Stars Student Council makes kindness a goal throughout the year but tries to put extra focus on spreading kindness during this week and have been hard at work, preparing to share this message throughout our school.

    We are sharing a kindness checklist with all students which will give them ideas about how to “Show us your kind!” throughout our school, at home, and throughout our communities. (There are two versions. The Kindness Checklist is geared towards students in 2nd through 5th grade. The Kindness Checklist Junior Edition is for our students in Pre-K, K, and 1st grade. These checklists will be posted on our school website, social media, and class dojo. 

      Additionally, we are sharing a Kindness Checklist Family Edition with our families which will give ideas about how to “Show us your kind!" at home and through your communities. This checklist will be posted on our school website, social media, and class dojo. 

    Thank you so much for “Showing us your kind!” and taking part in this year's Great Kindness Challenge!

     

    Sincerely,

    The Rising Stars Student Council

    & Ms. Procario

     

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  • D8 Parent Workshop Series

    JENNIFER JOYNT, COMMUNITY SUPERINTENDENT 

    ANYA MUNCE, DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT

    COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 8

    1230 ZEREGA AVENUE BRONX, NY 10462

    TEL: 718 239-589

    February 10 @ 6pm

    Exploring the Range of Emotions

    Meeting ID: 856 8364 2682

    Passcode: 041128

    March 10 @ 6pm Building a

    Community of Caregivers Meeting

    ID: 876 0092 5955

    Passcode: 094816

    April 21 @ 6pm Understanding the Adolescent Brain

    Meeting: 837 2257 3948

    Passcode: 994503

    Arabic Line: 347-4114

    Conference ID: 450 364 256#

    Bangla Line: 347-966-4114

    Conference ID: 993 740 522#

    Spanish Line: 347-966-4114

    Conference ID: 329 859 605#

    Work Hard & Be Kind

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  • D8 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT SERIES

    New York City Public Schools

    Jennifer Joynt, Community Superintendent

    Anya Munce, Deputy Superintendent

    COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 8

    1230 Zerega Ave, Bronx, NY 10462 718-239-5890

    2025-2026 DISTRICT 8

    SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT SERIES

    ALL SESSIONS ARE VIRTUAL FROM 1:00-2:00PM

    WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2025

    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

    TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

    ENGLISH LINE: 646-558-8656

    MEETING ID: 995 2240 4246 PASSCODE: 888888

    Arabic Line: 347-966-4114 Conference ID: 577 148 295# Bangla Line: 347-966-4114 Conference ID: 649 506 82# Spanish Line: 347-966-4114 Conference ID: 213 367 908#

    PLEASE RSVP TO ATTEND A SESSION

    RSVP Special Education Parent Sessions

    LINK FOR VIRTUAL SESSION will be emailed after your registration

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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.

     

    1. 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.

     

    1. 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. 



    1. 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.



    1. 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.

     

     

     

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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

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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.)

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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.

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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

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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.

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