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Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, we have compiled some of our most frequently asked questions.

If there is something that we missed, please reach out and a member of our staff will get in touch with you.

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When does school start?

Prek Answer

Prek Full Remote Learning

The Prek Remote Learning day begins at 8:30 AM each day of the week of Septemer 21st, 2020.
Monday 9/21/20 and Tuesday 9/22/20 are shortened days. The schedule is from 8:30am to 10:00am. Wednesday 9/23/20 is the first full day of remote learning. From 8:30am to 2:00pm.
The teachers have sent new google classroom links to the student NYCDOE gmail addresses ending in @nycstudents.net.
New student accounts are scheduled to activate on Monday, September 21st, 2020

Prek Blended Learning:

On Monday 9/21/20 and 9/22/20 - The blended students should arrive to school at 8:30am. On both days, dismissal is at 10:00am from the schoolyard.
Students will enter through the E48th Street gates and will be greeted by staff members. All health and safety protocols must be maintained.
Wednesday 9/23/20 Full remote day 8:30 to 2:00pm
Thursday 9/24/20 Full day at school from 8:30am to 2:00pm.
Friday 9/25/20 - Full remote day. 8:30 to 2:00pm

Grade Kindergarten - Grade 5 answer: The school start date for all NYCDOE students is Monday, September 21, 2020. (Online learning only!) The week of September 21st to September 25th is online learning only for Kindergarten to Grade 5 students. If you chose blended learning - in person learning will begin on Tuesday September 29th, at 8:30am and end at 2:00PM.

( In-person ) Arrival and Dismissal Procedure:

Students should arrive to school at 8:30am.
Arrival and dismissal will be from the schoolyard.
Students will enter through the East 48th Street gates and will be greeted by staff members who will guide them as to where they should go. Students must maintain all health and safety protocols.
ONLY students will be allowed into the schoolyard.
In addition, dismissal will be promptly at 2:00pm from the schoolyard.

Where can I see the Group A or B schedule?

PRESS HERE to see weekly Group A or B schedules.

How do I access Google Classroom?

PRESS HERE to get started with Google Classroom
PRESS HERE for a Google Classroom VideoTutorial. In the language of your choice.

What if I can't access Google Classroom?

Accessing Google Classroom can sometimes be challenging.

What are the school registration hours?

The school registration hours are:

Monday to Thursday:

9:00am to 11:30am

Note: Masks must be worn, and the 6 feet apart - distancing recommendations must be maintained.

Where can I find the form to choose Remote Instruction for Fall?

To choose remote instruction, follow the instructions on the link below or call 311.

https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference

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What are the school hours and arrival procedures?

The school day starts and ends at:

8:30AM - 2:00PM

Both the Blended-Learning and Remote-Learning school day will begin at 8:30am and end at 2:00pm.
Blended-Learning students should arrive to the school at 8:30am, on the days when they are in the school building, and login to Google Classroom at 8:30am, and say, "Good Morning," on their Remote days.
Remote-Learning students should log into Google Classroom and say,"Good Morning," each day.

What are the school supplies needed for my child's class?

PreK families should contact their child's teacher directly regarding school supplies.

Grades Kindergarten - Grade 5

A: Due to the current situation, and our increased efforts in safety and sanitizing, we are requesting that students bring and use their own pencils, pens, markers, crayons and notebooks. There will be no community supply of these items.

PRESS HERE FOR THE SUPPLY LIST

How does PS208K keep families informed?

PS208k uses: newsletters, robocalls, texts, emails, google classroom, the website, instagram, Facebook and more. Please fill out the Contact Information Sheet, so that you can be properly informed.
The Parent Coordinator - Ms Miller- uses the text program REMIND to keep our busy families informed.

To receive our weekly text updates use the prompts below to join according to grade level:

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1

Text @ps208 to the number 81010

Grades 2 & Grades 3

Text @ps208el to the number 81010

Grades 4 & Grades 5

Text @ps208kel to the number 81010

In addition, events are also spotlighted on Facebook, on our website, through our monthly grade level newsletters, at PTA meetings, parent engagement meetings, and at workshops.