All students should report to their scheduled Homeroom class by 8:00 AM. If you are not sure which Homeroom is yours, staff members will be available to help you.
Welcome Back!
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,
On behalf of the entire I.S. 381 community, we wish you and your family a very happy and healthy Summer Break.
Summer ELA and Math assignments have been sent home with your child. If you need a copy, you can find one on our Summer Assignments page.
The first day of school for students will be Thursday, September 8, 2022.
Have a Great Summer!
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,
The calendar has been updated with some end-of-year activities including field trips, school closings, and Regents Exam administration days.
We will update soon with the expected date of the 8th Grade Science State Test.
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,
This week our students completed the NYS Exam in English Language Arts. In order to prepare them for the upcoming Exam in Mathematics, I.S. 381 will be administering a "Mock" Math Exam on Thursday, April 7.
Spring Break begins on Friday, April 15 and runs through the following week. Students will return to school on Monday, April 25. We'd like to wish each of you and your families a joyous holiday season.
The NYS Exam in Mathematics is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27.
8th Graders: The Senior Trip has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 24. More details will be forthcoming over the next few weeks.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Just a reminder that the 3rd Marking Period ends this coming Friday, March 25. Students are reminded to turn in all missing assignments before March 25.
The following week, on Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30, I.S. 381 will be administering the NY State Exam in English Language Arts. It is very important that students do their best on this exam. Please make sure your child arrives to school on time and has a healthy breakfast.
Happy First Day of Spring!
Dear Students, Parents & Guardians:
Just a few reminders about some important dates coming up soon at IS 381:
Monday, February 21 - Friday, February 25 -- Schools Closed for Midwinter Recess
Thursday, March 10 - Half Day for Students; Parent/Teacher conferences in afternoon and evening (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 15 - "Mock" ELA Exam - This will allow our students to experience what the actual exam will be like.
Friday, March 25 - End of the 3rd Marking Period
Tuesday, March 29 & Wednesday, March 30 - English Language Arts (ELA) State Exam
Dear Families,
Just a reminder that Winter Break begins this Friday, December 24 and runs through Sunday, January 2. Students will report back to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff of IS 381, we wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and joyous Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year!
Please see below a letter from Superintendent Bove:
Dear Parents,
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. This has been a year marked with hope as we welcomed our students back to school with our NYC Homecoming. Students are happy to be among their friends and teachers. As I visit schools, I am inspired by the special attention teachers give their students both academically and emotionally. Schools have planned morning and/or after school programs to assist identified students in making a full academic recovery. If you have questions about such programs, please reach out to your parent coordinator.
In a few days, we will commence our winter break. Students are reminded to remain engaged with their studies, and always continue to read. I look forward to taking out my favorite book and read for the love of reading. If possible, plan activities with your child(ren), even baking cookies enforces so many math skills, but more importantly, you will be sharing quality time!
During the winter break, please continue to stress the guidelines we have learned from CDC:
- wash our hands well
- wear masks that cover mouth and nose
- physically distance
- receive frequent COVID testing
- vaccinate, as age appropriate
- receive boosters, as age appropriate
If you need information about the different sites available for testing and vaccinations, check the D22 website at www.csd22.org. Our amazing parent liaisons, Linda and Heather, update it regularly.
Let me take this opportunity to wish you and your family health, peace, and love during this holiday season.
Julia Bove
Community Superintendent
Students, Parents & Guardians:
As we have done in past years, IS 381 is coordinating our annual Toy Drive to assist those in our community in need. We ask you, if it will not cause a financial burden, to send in one unwrapped new toy to donate to needy children.
Please note that we cannot accept any toy weapons.
Toys can be dropped off in Mr. D's room in room 338.
The toy drive will continue until Wednesday, December 22.
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The number of incidents regarding inappropriate use of cell phones and other technology is becoming a major distraction to the education process at IS 381. Please review Chancellor's Regulation A-413 below:
While cell phones, laptops, tablets, iPads and other computing devices, and portable music/entertainment systems ARE allowed to be brought into schools, they are subject to the restrictions below:
- Cell phones must be TURNED OFF (powered down, not on "silent mode") when students enter the building and placed in their backpack.
- Students are NOT PERMITTED to use cell phones in the auditorium, cafeteria, or during recess.
- Cell phones may NOT be used in locker rooms or bathrooms.
- Cell phones may NOT be turned on during evacuation/fire drills or other emergency preparedness exercises (including "Lockdown" drills).
- Cell phones may NOT be turned on or used during the administration of any school quiz, test, or examination.
If a student uses a cell phone or other computing device while on school property, unless permission is specifically granted by the student's teacher, the following procedures will take place:
- The cell phone or device will be confiscated by school administration.
- It is the student's responsibility to contact the parent/guardian and inform them of the confiscation.
- The device will be placed in a secure location until a parent/guardian can retrieve the device.
- IS 381 and the DOE are NOT RESPONSIBLE for lost, stolen, or broken devices.
Please have a conversation with your child about the proper time and place to use cell phones and other portable electronic devices.
The first marking period officially ends TODAY, Friday, November 5.
Report cards will be distributed to students on Thursday, November 18. On that day, students will have a HALF DAY of classes (attending Periods 1-4 only) and be dismissed at 11:06 AM. School buses and city buses will operate normally, but if your child is picked up, please make arrangements from now. No students will be permitted to stay in the school building after 11:06 AM.
Afternoon conferences will take place from 12:20 PM until 2:20 PM and evening conferences will run from 4:00 PM until 6:30 PM. All parent-teacher conferences will take place virtually, either by telephone or an online platform like Google Meet. Your child's teachers will reach out to you to make appointments.
More details will be provided in the coming days.
