Principal's Message

From the Principal

School Year 2024-2025

December 2024

Principal Greetings P.S. 104Q Families,

My, how time flies! We are in our final month of 2024! Our scholars are in a routine in our school community and are aware of the daily expectations for behavior and learning.

Parents, you must work with your scholar in practicing reading and math facts daily. The school is beginning to use the HMH Into Reading Curriculum. This curriculum is used to improve skills in reading. Scholars should read daily and solve real world math problems to make academic gains. Be reminded that homework is given Monday-Thursday, with a light task on the weekends. Ensure you check your scholar’s homework, folders, etc. Return forms that require a signature when needed.

Have your scholar practice daily living skills of tying their shoelaces and buttoning their clothes, learning their phone numbers, etc. Too many of our scholars do not know the basics that should be taught prior to attending school. You are your scholar’s first teacher!

If you do not have your NYC School Account set up, please contact the main office. This tool is where you will find all information on your scholar such as attendance, report cards, etc. You can also use it to update contact information. When doing contact updates, please also contact the main office. A good best practice is to also write your contact information in your scholar’s notebook so they have it when necessary.

School begins at 8:00 A.M and ends at 2:20 P.M. Please ensure that you drop off and pick up your scholar on time. Remind caregivers to pick up your scholar timely, if you are not the one doing it. We have too many scholars arriving to school and being picked up late. Be punctual as we at P.S. 104 teach our scholars.

On the horizon: Our Saturday program will begin January 4th. This is time for our scholars to receive extra support in ELA and Math. Scholars are in the process of choosing a club they wish to participate in. Please understand your child must be picked up on time for Saturday Academy.

Yours in Education,

Deirdre McShane, Principal

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NOVEMBER 2024

November 2024 P.S. 104Q Families,

Happy Fall! Time continues to escape us! We must treasure each day and be grateful for the positive moments in our lives. Teachers have completed beginning of the year assessments in reading and math to see what scholars know and are able to do. They will use this data to drive classroom instruction and inform you on your scholar’s results during Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The day is a half day, dismissal is 11:30 AM sharp. It is important that you implement your classroom teacher’s suggestions to reinforce skills at home.

Parents, you must work with your scholar in practicing reading and practicing math facts daily. Engage them in conversations by asking questions, their opinions and reasoning behind their thoughts. We must teach our scholars to be independent thinkers who use evidence to support their ideas. Gradually release the learning and support when needed, which enables scholars to “think and do” on their own. Have your scholars practice daily living skills of tying their shoelaces and buttoning their clothes, learning their phone numbers, etc. Too many of our scholars do not know the basics that should be taught prior to attending school. You are your scholar’s first teacher. If you do not have your NYC School Account set up, please contact the main office. This tool is where you will find all information on your scholar such as attendance, report cards, etc. You can also use it to update contact information. When doing contact updates, please also contact the main office. A good best practice is to also write your contact information in your scholar’s notebook so they can also have it when necessary.

School begins at 8: 00 A.M and ends at 2:20 P.M. Please ensure that you drop off and pick up your scholar on time. Remind caregivers to pick up your scholar on time if you are not the one doing it. We have too many scholars arriving to school and being picked up late. Stay safe and be well!

Yours in Education

Ms. Deirdre McShane

Principal

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OCTOBER 2024

P.S. 104Q Families,

Happy Fall! Time continues to escape us, as we are in the tenth month of 2024 and the second month of the new school year. We must treasure each day and appreciate the positive moments in our lives. Our scholars are getting used to the daily routines in our school community. Teachers are conducting their beginning of the year assessments in reading and math to see what scholars know and are able to do. They will use this data to drive classroom instruction.

Ensure your scholar is reading and practicing math facts daily. Engage them in conversations by asking questions, their opinions and reasoning behind their thoughts. We must teach our scholars to think critically with evidence to support their ideas. As a school community, we must teach and coach our scholars to become independent thinkers as well as be able to regulate their emotions. Gradually we release the learning and support when needed, which enables scholars to “think and do” on their own. Too many of our scholars do not know the basics that should be taught prior to attending school. Have your scholars practice daily living skills of tying their shoelaces and buttoning their clothes, learning their phone numbers, etc. Let’s work together to have each scholar be able to identify their favorite coping strategies as well, so that they are equipped with skills when difficult situations arise.

This month we will have our “Hispanic Heritage Week and Assembly”, “Book Character Day Walk for grades PreK-3” and “Title 1 and PTA Meeting”. We are looking forward to seeing you at these events. If you would like to volunteer, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Gilda Quijije. School begins at 8: 00 A.M and ends at 2:20 P.M. Please ensure that you drop off and pick up your scholar on time. Remind caregivers that pick up your scholar, if you are not the one doing it. We have too many scholars being arriving to school and being picked up late.

Stay safe and be well! .

Yours in Education

Ms. Deirdre McShane, Principal

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September 2024

Welcome to the 2024-2025 academic school year!

We want to welcome you and your scholars back to PS104Q The Bayswater School! We would like to send a sincere welcome to the new families in our school community with open arms.

As the Principal of P.S. 104Q, I look forward to engaging with our scholars and families as we go on our academic journey. With all hands on deck, staff, scholars, families and the community, we will be able to prepare our scholars for the future. TOGETHER WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

All Kindergarten thru grade 5 scholars will eat breakfast in the cafeteria. Breakfast will be served from 7:45am-8am. All scholars in grades K thru 5 will use the cafeteria door to enter the school building (Exit 5). The door will close every morning at 8:10am sharp. After 8:10am, scholars must use the main entrance. Pre-K scholars will enter and dismiss thru the main entrance. Scholars are considered late at 8:10 a.m.

This academic school year we will ensure your child is engaged in learning through listening, speaking, writing and reading through all content areas. This will be done with a focus on Chancellor Banks’ Four Pillars for Building Trust: Reimagine the Student Experience, Scaling, sustaining and restoring what works. We will prioritize wellness and it is link to student success and engaging families to be partners.

Please welcome our new staff at PS104. All new staff will be introduced on September 12th during my “Welcome Back” session. They are extremely excited to join our community.

Every scholar will receive a packet on the first day of school. Please be sure to complete and return all documents. Ensure you check your child’s folder for information from the school. It is important that you keep contact information current for your child. I look forward to working with you all and having a successful start to the new school year! Be safe and be well!

Yours in Education,

Ms. McShane Principal

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