About Us
Vision & Mission Statements
Vision Statement
We are committed to nurturing our children in a K-8 community where family members and staff work to meet the needs of our children academically, socially, and emotionally. We strive to provide our students and teachers with a variety of opportunities to grow as individuals; to teach and learn by inspiring each other to be creative and productive. We aim to provide our children with a strong academic environment and the life skills needed to be problem solvers, leaders and innovators of their generation. We are dedicated to fostering and practicing Respect, Opportunity, Acceptance and Resilience (ROAR) in our classrooms and in our community.
Mission Statement
Our K-8 Professional Learning Community Culture will provide our children with coherent and cohesive interdisciplinary curricula that include the Sciences and the Arts (STEAM) delivered through research-based teaching and learning practices. We believe the foundation for academic success is achievable through: 1) Staff knowing the individual needs of our students, 2) Staff providing each student with the resources s/he needs to grow and develop into active learners, 3) Both students and parents being active participants who take ownership for learning, and 4) The school community providing the resources and opportunity to ensure that each student is prepared for his/her next educational level.
At PS/IS 30, we ensure a safe and secure school environment dedicated to teaching Respect for ALL and developing strong, conscientious, caring, and resourceful students. The Positive Behavior Intervention Support program (PBIS), driven by our core values (ROAR), will instill in our students a sense of pride and respect for oneself, each other, and the community.
We believe that active parental involvement plays a major role in students’ achievement; our students do best when parents are involved. We believe that our students should be active members in our school and surrounding community by partnering with community-based organizations and participating in service learning to encourage development, responsibility, and accountability.
MARY WHITE OVINGTON PS/IS 30
Where LEADERS ROAR!
Our Principles & Habits of Mind
R.O.A.R.
RESPECT: We respect ourselves, each other, and our Community. We are caring and show compassion.
OPPORTUNITY: We are here to be successful learners. Our main purpose is to learn. We use our time wisely. We are positive thinkers and demonstrate positive actions.
ACCEPTANCE: We are members of a diverse community. We demonstrate cooperation, tolerance, and team spirit. We have a common purpose.
RESILIENCE: We are committed to excellence. We seek out challenges and persist at complex tasks. Failure is not an option.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Take responsibility for your life.
Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind
Define your mission and goals in life.
Habit 3: Put First Things First
Prioritize, and do the most important things first.
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
Have an everyone-can-win attitude.
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
Listen to people sincerely.
Habit 6: Synergize
Work together toachieve more.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Renew yourself regularly.
School Hours
Both buildings open at 7:30 am for breakfast.
Monday / 8:00 – 2:20Tuesday / 8:00 – 2:20 / Parent Engagement 2:20-3:00
Wednesday / 8:00 – 2:20
Thursday / 8:00 – 2:20
Friday / 8:00 – 2:20
The school is not responsible for any child that arrives or is dropped off before the designated time.
For the main building at 7002 4thAve., students must enter through the school yard entrance which is on Ovington Ave. between 3rd & 4th Avenues. Doors will close at 8:10; late students will enter through the main entrance.
No child should enter from the front of the building before 8:10 am except for children arriving by yellow school bus.
For students attending the Early Childhood Academy at 415Ovington Ave., arrival is through the main entrance. Students will go directly to the cafeteria.
Classes begin promptly at 8:00 am. We ask that your child arrives before 8:00 to avoid being marked late. A child who arrives late is missing valuable instruction and may face other disciplinary consequences.
Bell Schedule
Monday –Friday
Periods / Lunch / Begins / Ends*Official Class / 8:00 / 8:03
1 / 8:04 / 8:49
2 / 8:50 / 9:36
3 / 9:37 / 10:23
4 / 2+3 / 10:24 / 11:09
5 / 6th +7th / 11:10 / 11:56
6 / 7th +8th / 11:57 / 12:42
7 / 12:43 / 1:29
8 / 1:30 / 2:16
**Official
Class/Dismissal / 2:17 / 2:20
* Drop off personal belongings in designated classroom.
**Pick up personal belongings from designated classroom for
dismissal.
PS/IS 30 Contact Sheet
Main Offices
7002 4th Ave. Telephone Number 718-491-8440
Fax Number718-491-8445
Early Childhood Academy (E.C.A.)
415 Ovington Ave. Telephone Number 718-491-5684
Fax Number 718-491-0071
Principal
Mrs. Heeraman
Assistant Principal3 & 6-8 Assistant Principal K-2
Mr. Idriss (I.A) ext. 4161 Mrs. Willock (E.C.A.) ext.1000
Office Staffin main building
Principals Asst./Payroll SecretaryMs. Delaney ext.1011
Pupil Personnel SecretaryMs. Romeo ext. 1014
Pupil Attendance Ms. Gassoso ext.1012
Parent Coordinator/ LiaisonMs. Moscatello Room 103 ext. 1032
Coaches
Literacy Ms. Athanasakos
Dean/Math Coach ?????
Advisory Coach Mr. Houston Room 109 ext.1091
Office Staff @ Annex
Secretary Ms. Collins - main office
Pupil AttendanceGladys Santiago – main office
School Based Support Team
GuidanceMs. Allen ext. 1902 Rm. C19B
Special Education Ms. Lloyd ext. 1251 Rm. 125
Psychologist Ms. Eskander ext.1904 Rm. C19A
Social WorkerMr. Suero ext. 1904Rm. C19A
Speech Ms. Kaplon ext. 1251 Rm.125
Speech Ms. Harrison ext. 1251 Rm.125
Health Office
School Nurse @ 7002Ms. Khoury ext. 1022 Rm. 102 (main building)
School Nurse @ 415 Annex…...... 718-765-1249
Parent Teachers Association (PTA)
Executive Board2016-17
PresidentRebecca Cartagena
Vice PresidentMaria Rose
R. SecretaryMeagan McGinley
TreasurerIlham Atmani
If you need to contact your child’s teacher, please use pupil path or call the main office.
School Website:
Comprehensive Educational Plan
(CEP) Goals 2016-17
1) Collaborative Teachers
By June 2016 100% of teachers will participate in peer inter-visitation structures to enhance all instructional practices that impact students' performance and support best-teaching practices. This will be measured by the use of the peer inter-visitation protocol tool every cycle of team visits.
2) Rigorous Instruction
By June 2016 100% of teachers will demonstrate routines "habits of mind" to enhance disciplinary literacy in all classrooms. This will be measured by the use of the Danielson's Framework of Teaching during teachers' observations by administrators.
3) Effective School Leadership
By June 2016 100% of administration will monitor systems in place for: Rigorous Instruction, Collaborative Teachers, and Supportive Environment. This will be measured by using Cycle of Inquiry protocol at the end of every marking period.
4) Supportive Environment
By June 2016, PS/IS 30 staff and students will adopt and implement a K-8 social emotional learning (SEL) program to support and enhance our PBIS and RTI frameworks. This goal will be measured by using the SEL program’s evaluation protocols at the end of the every marking period.
5) Strong Family-Community Ties
By June 2016, Ps/IS 30 will increase student-driven opportunities for Family and community involvement in activities and events by 50%. This goal will be measured by the results of the school’s learning survey and the agendas, sign-in sheets, and feedback surveys on the events.
The Framework for Great Schools
The Framework for Great Schools is a fundamental change to the way the Department of Education will partner with our schools.
The Framework for Great Schools will –
Allow the district to develop a holistic, research-based approach to school
support and accountability that recognizes and celebrates what schools do
every day. Our approach will honor the fact that students are more than just
a test score.
Provide tailored support to schools and foster professional learning
communities.
Hold schools and the school system accountable for the shared goal of
buildingcapacity to drive student achievement.
Replace the spirit of competition with one of collaboration and establish a
common language for improvement.
Bring together the strengths of schools and their communities to support
students throughout the school day and beyond.
Advance educational attainment by preparing every New York City public
school graduate to compete in the 21st-century workplace.
Six Elements of the
Frameworkfor Great Schools
Rigorous Instruction
Instruction is customized, inclusive, motivating, and aligned to the Common Core. High standards are set in every classroom. Students are actively engaged in ambitious intellectual activity and developing critical thinking skills.
Supportive Environment
The school establishes a classroom and school culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged by their teachers and peers.
Collaborative Teachers
Teachers are committed to the success and improvement of their classrooms and schools. They have the opportunity to participate in professional development within a culture of respect and continuous improvement.
Effective School Leadership
Principals lead by example and nurture the professional growth of teachers and staff, developing and delivering the instructional and social-emotional support that drives student achievement.
Strong Family-Community Ties
School leadership brings resources from the community into the school building by welcoming, encouraging, and developing partnerships with families, businesses, and community-based organizations.
Trust
Everyone works toward the shared goal of improving student outcomes, preparing students for success in school and beyond. Across the school community, there is respect. School staff, parents, students and administrators value each other.
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Student I.D. Cards
Students in grades 6-8 will receive a student Photo/ID card that is used for attendance and lunch. It is important that students do not lose their ID cards as they will need to use them for the time they are at PS/IS 30. The first card is replaced free of charge. Additional lost cards can be replaced for a $5 fee. Students should put a request in writing to be left with personnel in the main office.
School Bus
General Education bus service is limited. Students in K-2 must live more than a half mile from school. Students in grades 3-5 must live more than 1 mile from school. If you have any questions you can call the office OPT 718-392-8855.
Metro Cards
Students (6-8) residing outside of a given distance from the school are provided with an MTA Student MetroCard. The pass enables students to ride to and from school for free or half-fare and is valid on school days only. The type of pass a child receives is predetermined by the DOE based on each child’s official home address. Metro cards will usually be given out by the 2nd day of school.
Eligible students will receive two student MTA cards per year, one in Sept. and one at the beginning of February.
If a student loses their card during the school year he/she should go to the main office to request a new card. The replacement of a lost card is a complicated administrative task and students are expected to take care of their card and not lose it.
If you have any questions you can call the office OPT 718-392-8855.
Celebrations
K-2 school children can celebrate their birthdays in class from 2-2:20 with a written request submitted to the teacher in advance and with teacher approval. Sibling(s) cannot be removed from their class to participate.
Parent Involvement
We welcome parent involvement at P.S. /I.S. 30. Attend Parent Association meetings. Come in and volunteer. Attend a class trip. Check your child’s bookbag daily for home work & notices. Visit the school website. .Make contact with your child’s teacher regularly.
Speak to a PTA Executive Board member at a monthly PTA meeting. For the School Leadership Team (SLT), make a request to speak at the monthly meeting. There will be notices sent out advising you of when these meetings will take place. This information will also be on the school website. These are among the ways that you may be involved in the P.S./I.S. 30 school community.
Problem Solving Protocol
Even though we try to think of ourselves as one big happy P.S. /I.S. 30family, sometimes problems will arise. If you have an issue that needs tobe resolved, begin with the person you have the problem with. Give theman opportunity to understand and resolve the issue. If this person is a faculty or staff member, and if the issue is not resolved, immediately contact one of the Assistant Principals. If it is still not resolved contact the Principal at(718) 491-8440 and set up ameeting.
All other concerns and issues should be addressed using the Chain of Communication Protocol in the following order:
Parent Coordinator/Teacher
Dean of Discipline
Guidance Counselor
Assistant Principals
Principal
Make an earnest attempt to resolve the problem on the school level first.
Important Forms
Many important forms will be sent home with your child. Please check your child’s book bag or ask him/her for the forms especially during the first days of the new school year. Forms will include, but are not limited to blue emergency cards, the pick-up procedure form, home language surveys, and neighborhood trip permission slips.
We ask that you complete and return all forms you receive making sure that the information is accurate. In addition, please notify the school of any changes of address or telephone numbers.
Lunch Policy
Every student has a scheduled lunch period. Food may only be eaten during the child’s scheduled lunch period. Students may bring their own lunch. However, both of our buildings have been deemed nut free. Please keep this in mind as you are buying and preparing for your child’s lunch. Your child may also receive lunch from the school cafeteria. Families must complete the lunch form () to determine free lunch eligibility or the fee that will be incurred for lunch. Menus for both breakfast and lunch are posted in the cafeteria. Students are encouraged to adhere to the following rules. Please review at home:
To apply for free or reduced priced meals, get lunch menus , get nutritional information and more, please visit the following website:
PS/IS 30 Mandatory Uniform Policy
Please be advised that in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-665 a mandatory uniform policy will be in effect for all students. Our School Leadership Team in consultation with our Parent Teacher Association has initiated the Uniform Policy. The purpose of the policy is to, “promote a more effective learning climate; foster school unity and pride; improve student performance; foster self-esteem; eliminate label competition; simplify dressing and minimize cost to parents; teach children appropriate dress and decorum in their ‘work’ place; and help to improve student conduct and discipline.”
Kindergarten – Grade 5
Boys:
- P.S./I.S. 30 polo shirt (maroon)
- P.S./I.S. sweatshirt (maroon)
- Khaki-style pants (navy blue in color– no denim)
- Khaki-style shorts (navy blue in color and of an appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Girls:
- P.S./I.S 30 polo shirt (maroon)
- P.S./I.S. 30 sweatshirt (maroon)
- Khaki-style pants or capris (navy blue in color – no denim)
- Khaki-style skirt or jumper (navy blue in color and no more than 3 inches above the knee)
- Khaki-style shorts (navy blue in color and of an appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Gym Days: On regularly assigned physical education days and for any planned outdoor events, students will wear their gym uniform consisting of:
- P.S./I.S. 30 gym t-shirt (gray)
- P.S./I.S. 30 sweatshirt (gray)
- Sweatpants (gray)
- Athletic shorts (of appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Grade6- Grade 8
Boys:
- P.S./I.S. 30 polo shirt (forest green)
- P.S./I.S. 30 sweatshirt (forest green)
- Khaki pants (beige or tan in color)
- Khaki shorts (of an appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Girls:
- P.S./I.S 30 polo shirt (forest green)
- P.S./I.S. 30 sweatshirt (forest green)
- Khaki pants or capris (beige or tan in color)
- Khaki skirt or jumper (no more than 3 inches above the knee)
- Khaki shorts (of an appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Gym Days: On Regularly assigned physical education days and for any planned outdoor events, students will wear their gym uniform consisting of:
- P.S./I.S. 30 gym t-shirt (gray)
- P.S./I.S. 30 sweatshirt (gray)
- Sweatpants (gray)
- Athletic shorts (of appropriate length) during the months of September, October, May and June (weather permitting)
Uniform Purchase
Parents may choose to buy pants, skirts or shorts that comply with the guidelines above from the retailer of their choice. Polo shirts (short and long sleeve), sweatshirts (for gym or daily wear), sweatpants, gym shorts, and gym shirts may be purchased through our vendor ( see our website for details ) and from the PTA. Any family unable to afford the cost of the uniform should contact the Parent Coordinator for assistance. All requests will remain confidential.
Policy Enforcement
To encourage and reward students for wearing uniforms each day, classes with 100% participation for the month will receive a prize or a special privilege.
If students arrive to school without the uniform, parents will be contacted and a request made that they bring the appropriate clothes to school. Students not adhering to dress code may not be permitted to participate in extracurricular activities such as trips, recess and after school clubs.
Any parent wishing to secure an exemption for his/her child must contact the Parent Coordinator for additional information.
Electronic Devices/Cell Phone Policy
Students are permitted to bring the following electronic items to school: 1) cell phones; 2) laptops, tablets, iPads and other similar computing devices (“computing devices”); and 3) portable music and entertainment systems, such as iPods, MP3 players, PSP, and Nintendo DS.