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NYC Scholarship Account

If you haven't already activated your child's save for college account, please see this flyer for information on how to set it up or get support if needed. Kindergarten students will be able to activate their accounts in January.

NYC Scholarship Account flyer — Complete the steps below to activate your child's account. 1. Visit the website: nyckidsrise.org/activate, scroll down and click ACTIVATE ACCOUNT. 2. Enter the information: Student OSIS number, Student Date of Birth, Zip Code. 3. Create User Profile: enter your email and create a password! Questions: Reach out to Ms. Berkowitz at mberkowitz4@schools.nyc.gov.

Character Day Parade

Please come and see your little ones look great!

Character Day Parade flyer in English and Spanish (Desfile del Día de Personajes de Halloween) — October 30 / 30 de octubre. Please come and see your little ones look great! ¡Vengan a ver lo bien que se ven sus pequeños! Schedule / Horario: Pre-K — 8:15 AM; 2nd–5th — 9:00 AM; K–1st — 12:45 PM.
Parent Workshop

Wreath Making

Join us for a fun and creative parent workshop where you'll learn how to make your own beautiful holiday wreath!

Parent Workshop for a Wreath Making flyer — Create, Connect, Celebrate. Join us for a fun and creative parent workshop where you’ll learn how to make your own beautiful holiday wreath! Date: November TBD. Location: PS 85 Great Expectations. All Parents Welcome! All supplies provided! We can’t wait to see you there!
Attendance

Introducing Brag Tags!

PS 85 is celebrating excellent attendance with our brand new BRAG TAGS! Come in every day and get your brag tag!

Introducing Brag Tags! Celebrating attendance and great expectations. Each student received one Brag Tag, the "Welcome to School" tag. Each month, students who attend school every day with outstanding attendance will receive a monthly tag. Pictured: the welcome tag and the monthly Outstanding Attendance tags.
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¡Presentamos las Etiquetas Brag Tags! Celebrando la asistencia y las grandes expectativas. Cada estudiante recibió una etiqueta de reconocimiento, la de bienvenida a la escuela. Cada mes, los estudiantes que asistan a clases todos los días con una asistencia sobresaliente recibirán una etiqueta mensual.
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