Wonderful Happenings At P.S 212!

P.S. 212 Principal’s Message

Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year at PS 212! I hope you all had a fantastic summer filled with relaxation, fun, and memorable moments with family and friends. As we embark on this new academic year, I am excited to welcome both our returning families and those new to our school community. At PS 212, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team of educators is eager to inspire your children and support them on their educational journey.

Important Information for the Upcoming School Year

  1. First Day of School
    School begins on September 5th. Our school day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:20 pm. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is ready to learn. Dismissal begins at 2:05 for Pre K and 2:10 for all other grades. Doors close by 2:19 pm.

  2. Parent-Teacher Conference “Meet the Teacher Night”
    It will be held Virtual on September 19 from 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm link to follow. This a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and collaborate with teachers to support their learning journey. Please look out for communication from your child’s teacher to schedule your conference. You will meet the teacher in their Google Classroom!

  3. Communication
    Staying connected is crucial. Please join the REMIND app by Texting @f2e49c to 81010 : You can expect regular updates through our school website www.ps212brooklyn.org, newsletters, and social media channels. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns. You can reach out to our Parent Coordinator Ilia Liff at Iliff@schools.nyc.gov or 347-5634628 between 7 am and 3 pm.

    Please check our website for important information including our Family Handbook that has our school policies and information. You can also learn more about what is happening at PS 212 through our website http://www.ps212brooklyn.org/home_page which includes links to our Instagram page at the bottom. You will also receive NYC Public School DOE Messenger about school events and happenings!

  4.  Parent Involvement
    We value and encourage your involvement in our school community. There are many ways to participate, whether through volunteering, joining the PTA, or attending school events. Your engagement greatly enhances the educational experience for all our students.

    Our first Virtual PTA meeting will take place September 17 @ 6:00pm link to follow.

  5. Afterschool Registration
    This year, NIA has lost state funding and will not be returning. We are trying to secure an additional option or program. Y of Coney Island is returning but seats are limited. To submit an application please use this link https://forms.office.com/r/PRxSv23W2m

We are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and memorable experiences. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we will make this school year a great success for your children.

Warm regards,

Mrs. R. Horne
Principal

Signing Up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)

Setting up an account will allow you to view your child’s grades, test scores, and attendance, as well as get emergency notifications from the DOE.

You can create a basic account online from any computer, phone, or tablet.
All you need to do is:

  1. Go to https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
  2. Set up the account by:
    • Entering  your name and email address
    • creating a password
    • answering a few brief security questions so you can reset the password if you forget it.

CONTACT US...

PARENT COORDINATOR: If you require any assistance please contact our Parent Coordinator Ilia Liff, by email at iliff@schools.nyc.govor by phone at 347-563-4628
REGISTRATION & BUSING: Pupil Accounting Secretary Margaret Desimone, MDesimone5@schools.nyc.gov.
MIDDLE SCHOOL: Any middle school questions for 5th grade contact Ms. Pierre, spierre18@schools.nyc.gov

You can also reach the administrative team or receive important notifications daily by joining our Family Remind App.
The information can be found on this website under "Important Announcements."  

Principal, Rina Horne, rhorne@schools.nyc.gov

Assistant Principal, Sharon Dror, sdror2@schools.nyc.gov

 Assistant Principal, Liz Fontana, efontana6@schools.nyc.gov