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    Order School Supplies On-Line 21-22

    GREAT NEWS!

    PS 68 Supply Vendor, 1st Day SchoolSupplies are now accepting orders for the 2021-2022 school year.

    Click on this LINK and order your school supplies bundle for 2021-2022.  Supplies will be delivered to the school at the end of August.  You may pick up supplies the last week of August and the first week of September.  You may wish to leave the supplies at the school and they will be sent to your child's new classroom. Please reminder to order supplies for the GRADE your child will be in September 2021.

    DEADLINE to order is June 30, 2021

    You may purchase your own school supplies.  Supply lists for 2021-2022 are on our PS 68 Website under "Parents Corner".

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    3K & Pre-K Applications Are Now Open

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    Please see our home page for application instructions.

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    Read All About School Reopening Updates

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    Remote ONLY Learning Survey

    100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home).  To choose this option for your child, fill out and submit this form HERE. 

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  • Elementary Admissions

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  • Student Covid Testing

    Fill out the student testing form on line on your NYCSA account

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  • 2020- 2021 School Calendar

    Now that the 2020-2021 School Calendar is released, we will update our Parent Calendar. Check our website frequently to stay informed.

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  • PS 68 Spirit Wear Order On-Line

    GREAT NEWS! PS 68 spirit wear (Shirts/Sweatshirts) is ready to be purchased on-line!

    You can now order your PS68 spirit wear and have your order delivered to your home.  Click on the link below and begin your ordering, it’s that simple!

    1st Place School Wear

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  • Parent eChalk Notify App

    Download the eChalk Notify App to and receive school alerts on your mobile devices!

    Enter our school alert code:

    BGU4FK


    Free at the App Store and Google Play Store!
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3K & Pre-K Applications Are Now Open

Welcome to Admissions for Early Childhood Education! from NYC Public Schools on Vimeo.

3K Applications Deadline April 30, 2021

The 3-K application for the 2021-2022 school year is now open, and the deadline to apply is April 30, 2021! All New York City families with children born in 2018 can apply. 

3-K programs help give children a strong start in school and life. No matter what learning looks like this fall, your child’s 3-K program will help them learn and grow this school year. There are two types of 3-K programs: 

  • 3-K for All. Families citywide can apply to 3-K for All programs, but seats are limited and residents of 3-K for All school districts have priority to attend programs in their own district. In fall 2021, 3-K for All programs will be offered in Districts 1, 4, 5, and 6 (Manhattan); 7, 8, 9, and 12 (Bronx); 14, 16, 19, 23, and 32 (Brooklyn); 27 and 29 (Queens); and 31 (Staten Island).
  • 3-K Extended Day/Year and Head Start. In every district, there are 3-K programs available to families who qualify based on income and needs. These programs, including Head Start, are free or low cost and offer year-round care for up to 10 hours a day. 

Here’s how to get started:

  • Create a MySchools account—learn how in this video. With MySchools you can explore your child’s 3-K options, add programs to your application, and apply—all in one place.
    • If MySchools loads slowly on your first visit, don’t worry. Try refreshing the page or visiting the site at a later time. MySchools may experience high site traffic when the 3-K application opens.
    • 3-K admissions is not first come, first served. All applications submitted by the April 30 deadline will be treated the same.
  • Learn more about 3-K admissions at nyc.gov/3K.While you’re here, watch our video playlist: we’ll walk you through the 3-K admissions process.

You can apply to 3-K one of two ways:

  • Online with MySchools. This option is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
  • By phone at 718-935-2009. Call us Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm. Language supports are available by phone in more than 200 languages.

Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

Pre-K Application Deadline April 19, 2021

The pre-K application for the 2021-2022 school year is now open, and the deadline to apply is April 19, 2021! All New York City families with children born in 2017 can apply by submitting a pre-K application. 

We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure of your plans for the fall! Children who attend pre-K get a strong start in school and life—they learn to problem-solve, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Now more than ever, Pre-K for All programs are here to provide children across the city with a safe, nurturing learning community. 

Here’s how to get started:

  • Create a MySchools account—learn how in this video. With MySchools you can explore your child’s pre-K options, add programs to your application, and apply—all in one place. 
    • If MySchools loads slowly on your first visit, don’t worry. Try refreshing the page or visiting the site at a later time. MySchools may experience high site traffic when the pre-K application opens.
    • Pre-K admissions is not first come, first served. All applications submitted by the April 7 deadline will be treated the same.
  • Learn more about pre-K admissions on our website. While you’re here, watch our video playlist: we’ll walk you through the pre-K admissions process.

You can apply to pre-K one of two ways:

  • Online with MySchools. This option is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in English, Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
  • By phone at 718-935-2009. Call us Monday through Friday, 8am – 6pm. Language supports are available by phone in more than 200 languages.

Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.

Welcome to Our Community

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    Friends at school

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    Library visit with second graders.

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    Friends together

Our Principal

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    Principal Lorrie Brown

Contact Us

 

Public School 68
The Port Richmond School for Visionary Learning
​1625 Forest Avenue
​Staten Island, NY 10302

EMAIL: 31R068@SCHOOLS.NYC.GOV

PHONE: 718-816-3377

Fax: 718-816-3378

Happening Now: Apply to Gifted and Talented!-Deadline April 9, 2021

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Gifted and Talented DOE Website

Dear parent/guardian,

Join us for a virtual Gifted & Talented Information Session! At each event, we’ll share an admissions presentation and answer your questions. 

Sessions will be held on the following dates and times—please use the links and information below to join the session best suited to you and your family’s language preferences: 

Thursday, March 18 from 6-7pm | Interpretation provided in Arabic, Urdu, and Haitian Creole

  • At the time listed above, click this link to join the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807231237
  • Use these call-in numbers for interpretation during the event:
  • Arabic: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 452 565 161#
  • Urdu: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 371 873 846#
  • Haitian Creole: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 903 846 393#

Tuesday, March 23 from 6-7pm | Interpretation provided in Russian, Korean, and French

  • At the time listed above, click this link to join the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807231237
  • Use these call-in numbers for interpretation during the event:
  • Russian call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 375 646 032#
  • Korean call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 931 003 852#
  • French call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 419 663 464#

Thursday, March 25 from 6-7pm | Interpretation provided in Bangla, Mandarin, and Spanish

  • At the time listed above, click this link to join the event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83807231237
  • Use these call-in numbers for interpretation during the event:
  • Bangla call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 525 720 293#
  • Mandarin call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 266 555 508#
  • Spanish call in: +1 347-966-4114 Phone Conference ID: 232 985 193#

We are here to support you throughout the admissions process! If you have questions, you can:

Best,  

The Elementary Admissions Team 

Our Mission

Through our collective investment, students think creatively, engage in problem solving skills, reflect on learning and communicate powerfully and compellingly as effective 21st Century critical thinkers. In a state of physical, mental and social well-being, stakeholders are comfortable taking intellectual risks and making contributions to the community. As a school community, we celebrate the unique gifts in each individual and support each to become successful - socially, emotionally and academically - in an environment of trust, safety and academic challenge that will prepare each child for the unimagined prospects of tomorrow.

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School Food for Remote Learners 9:00am to 12:00pm

 Free Take out meals for remote students  

Take-Out Meals for Remote Learning PS 68 is a Take-Out Meal Location

Remote Learning Students may pick up a free breakfast and lunch at select locations. The parents/guardians of those students may also pick up the take-out meals. Take-out meals for students and other NYC children will be available on school days from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. No registration, ID, or documentation required.

Find a Take-Out Meal Location Near You

What's on the Menu

  • See what's on the menu for free breakfast and lunch this month.
  • Dates, locations, and menus are subject to change.