Welcome to P.S. 236

Dear PS 236 Families,

Welcome back, parents and students, to another exciting school year! We are thrilled to see familiar faces and welcome new ones to our community. This year promises to be filled with new learning adventures, growth, and memorable experiences. Let's work together to make this school year the best one yet! 

Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s academic success. Missing school frequently can lead to gaps in learning and make it challenging for students to keep up with their peers. It’s important to note that if your child is absent for more than 10% of the school year, it is considered chronic absenteeism. Let’s work together to encourage consistent attendance and support our children’s education.

A few reminders:

• Early pickups conclude at 1:45 pm. After this time, you'll need to wait until the regular dismissal. For minimal disruption, please collect your child either 15 minutes before or after their lunchtime, and inform the teacher beforehand to ensure readiness and optimal timing. This practice guarantees continuous supervision.

• For any academic inquiries or concerns, please consult your child's teacher initially, as they are most familiar with your child's educational experience.

• Please dress your child appropriately for the weather; sneakers are advisable to prevent injuries.

• Remember to label your child's belongings to avoid mix-ups, as our lost and found is already accumulating items.

• Glass water bottles or containers are not permitted.

Parent Square

The platform for communicating with your teacher is ParentSquare, an excellent communication tool. Currently, there are synchronization issues with creating classes, but they are expected to be resolved by next week.  If you have questions regarding Parent Square, please reach out to Ms. LaBella.  alabella@schools.nyc.gov

Wishing everyone a fantastic school year. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Paingankar, Principal

3K/PreK Application

Beginning January 14, 2026

Log in at:

Myschools.nyc to apply

The application closes February 27th

PreK offers will be released May 12th

3K offers will be released May 19th

(We do not offer 3K at PS236)

Kindergarten Application

Beginning December 9, families with children born in 2021 can apply to attend kindergarten for the 2026–27 school year; the application deadline is January 23.  All families with children born in 2021 can participate in kindergarten admissions, including families with children currently attending pre-K, students with disabilities, English language learners, and students with accessibility needs.  Please note that all families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer by March 31. Families can apply to kindergarten in two ways: 

Online at MySchools.nyc, which features an online directory tool that enables families to explore program options, save programs of interest, and submit their applications, all on the same site.  

Over the phone by calling 718-935-2009.  

For questions on kindergarten enrollment, email EsEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.  

Gifted and Talented

Applications for Gifted and Talented (G&T) programs for children born in 2021 opened on December 9; offers will be released by March 31. As a reminder, families can now use the kindergarten application to apply to all kindergarten programs, including kindergarten G&T. Families can learn more at schools.nyc.gov/K and can indicate G&T interest directly within the kindergarten application on MySchools.nyc. 

Middle School Information

Please be reminded that the Middle School application closed December 12th.

Please make sure to open your application in the My Schools app, make your choices, and follow the prompts to submit your application on time.

If you need any assistance, please reach out to me.

Charter School Informational Mailing Notice and Opt-out form (opens in an new window)

NYCPS is offering all parents the ability to opt-out of receiving charter school informational mailings produced by Vanguard.  

Families may refuse mailings by submitting the online opt-out form by October 31st.  You will need your child's OSIS number to complete the form.

You can log into your NYCSA account for the OSIS number, or you can send me a message and I will message you the number. 

Introducing the NYC Bus App the city's new way to track your child's bus rides to and from school (opens in a new window)

Health Guidance and Resources for Families — Tips for Staying Healthy (opens in a new window)

1. Stay up to date on all vaccines 

2. Stay Home When Sick 

3. Cover Your Cough 

4. Wash Hands Often 

5. See a Health Care Provider Regularly 

6. Health Insurance 

P.S. 236 has a FREE after-school program housed in the school!

This program runs from September 15th, 2025- June 12, 2026

The Community Based Organization (CBO) that runs the program is Millennium Development.

Ms. Stacey Dunn, Managing Director, Millenium Development and Bergen Beach Youth Organization

Cyrae -Site Leader

Anissa- Site Leader

The program hours are:

2:20 pm - 6:00 pm

Monday - Friday

This is a Lottery Based Program

Limited availability

Proper footwear for recess

All students go outside during the school day either for recess or gym.

It is important to make sure your child has proper footwear on everyday.

Please do not send your child in flipflops, sandals without back straps, crocs without back straps,

shoes with heels or boots.   The best footwear is rubber bottom shoes or sneakers.

We want all students to enjoy their time outside safely.

This is the way for you to stay connected to your student’s education and more in the new NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal. 

One sign-in will allow you to:

• See your students grades, test scores and more in My Student

• Take classes in Parent University

• Report bullying

• Access forms for your child

• Reset your child's DOE account password

• If you already have an account, simply click "Forgot My Password" to reset

Policy statement:

Students will not be permitted to use or access their personal internet-enabled electronic devices upon arrival at school until the end of the school day. The school day is defined as the period from the moment students enter the school building until the last class of the day ends, including during lunch. The school day starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:20 pm. Students will be able to use school/NYCPS-issued devices during the school day.

Full Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy (opens in new window)