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10/31/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
10/31/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,
Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on
11/03/25 - 11/07/25:
Monday, November 3, 2025: TAOTS Class Parent Breakfast in the Library at 8:15 am
Tuesday, November 4, 2025: Election Day: Students DO NOT attend school / PD for Staff
Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
9:30 AM K - 122, K - 126 & K - 139 Trip to Staten Island Children's Museum
Tea with Principal Ms. Josephine Sportella - Giusto in the Art Room at 9:30 am
MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 4) at 10:15 am
Thursday, November 6, 2025:11:20 AM Dismissal - Virtual Parent Teachers Conferences
Please make necessary arrangements to pick up your students at 11:20 AM.
11:20 AM Dismissal due to Virtual Parent Teachers Conferences: Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM & Evening Session 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bus Students will have Bus Service at 11:20 AM.
If you would like to discuss your child's progress in a specific specialty class, please send an email to make an appointment with your specialty teachers:
Friday, November 7, 2025: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 5
November Dates to Remember:
November 10: Grade 4 Band Begins
November 10: PTO OF TAOTS / TITLE I Alash Musical Performance in the Auditorium at 4:30 - 5:30 pm
November 10: PTO OF TAOTS / TITLE I Cultural Potluck and Pie Tasting in the Cafeteria at 5:30 - 7:00 pm
November 11: SCHOOL CLOSED - Veterans Day
November 12: 3 - 222 & 3 - 218 Trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
November 12: 1 - 208 Trip to Brooklyn Public Library: Highlawn Branch
November 13: World Kindness Day (wear orange)
November 13: School Leadership Team (SLT) / Title 1 Parent Advisory Council Meeting in the Library at 8:15 am
November 14: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 6
November 17: 5th Grade Picture Day, Cap & Gown
Please be sure your child's is dressed in their TAOTS uniform.
November 17: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 1) at 9:00 am
November 18: School Spelling Bee in the Auditorium for 4th and 5th Grade (students only)
November 18: Grade 5 Band Begins
November 19: Climate Action Day - Waste
November 20: PTO Meeting 8:30 am
November 21: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 3) at 12:40 pm
November 21: K - 4th Grade Picture Day
Please be sure your child's is dressed in their TAOTS uniform.
November 21: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 7
November 24: 5 - 237 Trip to New York Aquarium
November 24: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 2) at 8:45 am
November 24: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Kindergarten and 5th Grade) at 9:00 am
November 26: Pie Sale Distribution
November 26: Balloons Over Broadway Parade / Fundraiser
November 27 and November 28: SCHOOL CLOSED - Thanksgiving Recess
Wishing you a beautiful weekend!
10/24/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
10/24/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
Dear TAOTS Families,
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on
10/27/25 - 10/31/25:
Saturday, October 25, 2025:
• 10:00 AM PTO of TAOTS Fun Run in Prospect Park
• 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Peer Mediation Training
Monday, October 27, 2025:
• 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 4th Grade Band Afterschool begins
• Monday Professional Development: Child Abuse/ Suicide/ Respect for All
• 4th & 5th Grade Classroom Spelling Bees
Tuesday, October 28, 2025:
• 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 5th Grade Band Afterschool begins
• 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4 - 224 Grade Botanical Garden Trip
• 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 2 - 210, 2 - 212 & 2- 219 Grade Prospect Park Zoo Trip
Wednesday, October 29, 2025: Daily Parent Communication is available daily by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to NGuerrero10@schools.nyc.gov
• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1 - 217 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
• 2:20 PM - 5:00 PM Peer Mediation Training
Thursday, October 30, 2025:
• 4th and 5th Teachers must submit Classroom Spelling Bee winners to Ms. Armento
• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Peer Mediation Ceremony
• Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 4 (following a Friday schedule)
• 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1 - 215 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
Friday, October 31, 2025:
• 9:00 am. TAOTS Literacy Lap - Following Thursday Schedule
November Dates to Remember:
November 3: Monday Professional Development: UFT Special Education Compliance Meeting
November 3: TAOTS Class Parent Breakfast in the Library at 8:15 am
November 4: Election Day; Students do not attend school / PD for Staff
November 5: Kindergarten Trip to Staten Island Children's Museum
November 5: Tea with Principal Ms. Josephine Sportella - Giusto in the Art Room at 9:30 am
November 5: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 4) at 10:15 am
November 6: 11:20 AM. Dismissal due to Virtual Parent Teachers Conferences - Afternoon Session 1:30PM - 3:30PM & Evening Session 4:30PM - 7:30PM
November 7: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 5
November 10: Monday Professional Development: MTSS Integrated within WIN Periods
November 10: Sunshine Committee Outing at 3:00 pm
November 10: Grade 4 Band Begins
November 10: PTO OF TAOTS / TITTLE I Alash Musical Performance in the Auditorium at 4:30 - 5:30 pm
November 10: PTO OF TAOTS / TITTLE I Cultural Potluck and Pie Tasting in the Cafeteria at 5:30 - 7:00 pm
November 11: SCHOOL CLOSED - Veterans Day
November 12: 3 - 222 & 3 - 218 Trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
November 13: World Kindness Day - Plan an SEL activity (wear orange)
November 13: Nest SDI Visit
November 13: School Leadership Team (SLT) / Title 1 Parent Advisory Council Meeting in the Library at 8:15 am
November 14: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 6
November 17: 5th Grade Picture Day
November 17: Monday Professional Development: Report Card Time
November 17: Report Cards are Due
November 17: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 1) at 9:00 am
November 18: School Spelling Bee in the Auditorium for 4th and 5th Grade
November 18: Grade 5 Band Begins
November 19: Climate Action Day - Waste
November 20: PTO Meeting 8:30 am
November 21: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 3) at 12:40 pm
November 21: K - 4th Grade Picture Day
November 21: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 7
November 24: 5 - 237 Trip to New York Aquarium
November 24: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Grade 2) at 8:45 am
November 24: MODULE 2 Extravaganza (Kindergarten and 5th Grade) at 9:00 am
November 24: HMH Coach Visit (Grades 3 - 5)
November 26: Pie Sale Distribution all day at the school
November 26: Balloons Over Broadway Parade / Fundraiser
November 26: End of 1st Marking Period - Report Cards are sent home
November 27 & November 28: SCHOOL CLOSED - Thanksgiving Recess
PTO OF TAOTS PIE SALE
PTO OF TAOTS PIE SALE
10/20/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
10/20/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 10/20/25 - 10/24/25
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 10/20/25 - 10/24/25
Monday, October 20, 2025: School Closed for Diwali
Tuesday, October 21, 2025:
• Teaching Matters Coach Visit
• 8:30 AM Nest Meet & Greet with Ms. Colca in the Library.
• 4-226 & 4-233 has a Trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
• 2:20 PM STEAM Team Afterschool for 4th & 5th Grades begins
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Daily Parent Communication is available daily by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to NGuerrero10@schools.nyc.gov.
Thursday, October 23, 2025: 2:20 PM Green Team begins 2nd - 5th Grades
Friday, October 24, 2025: 6:00 PM PTO of TAOTS Costume Movie Night
• Enrichment Clusters Cycle # 1 Day 3
• Class 1-208 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Trip Brooklyn Public Library: Highlawn Branch
Saturday, October 25, 2025:10:00 AM PTO of TAOTS Fun Run in Prospect Park
• 8:00AM-2:00PM Peer Mediation Training
October Dates to Remember:
October Dates to Remember:
October 27: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 4th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 27: Monday Professional Development: Child Abuse/ Suicide/ Respect for All
October 27: 4th & 5th Grade Classroom Spelling Bees
October 28: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 5th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 28: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 4th- 224 Grade Botanical Garden Trip
October 28: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 2th Prospect Park Zoo Trip
October 29: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1th- 217 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
October 29: 2:20 PM - 5:00 PM Peer Mediation Training
October 30: 4th and 5th Teachers must submit Classroom Spelling Bee winners to Ms. Armento
October 30: 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM Peer Mediation Ceremony
October 30: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 1 Day 4 (following a Friday schedule)
October 30: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1th- 215 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
October 31: 9:00 am. TAOTS Literacy Lap - Following Thursday Schedule (see attachment)
10/15/25 Fall Student Survey
10/15/25 Fall Student Survey
10/13/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
10/13/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 10/11/25 - 10/17/25:
Important Reminder: For the safety of all students and adults, pets are not permitted in the school yard during dismissal and arrival.
Saturday, October 11, 2025: 1:00 pm 18th Avenue Columbus Day Parade - Join Us at 12:15 PM Line Up for a 1:00 PM Parade!
· Monday, October 13, 2025: School Closed for Italian Heritage/ Indigenous People's Day
· Tuesday, October 14, 2025: Nest Virtual Middle School Workshop
Kindergarten has a trip to Decker Farms
6:30 PM Virtual Nest Middle School Workshop for families via Zoom
Daily Parent Communication is available daily by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
· Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Middle School Application Process Begins
6:30 PM Virtual General Education Middle School for families via Zoom
· Thursday, October 16, 2025: October General PTO Meeting in the Library
8:30 AM October General PTO Meeting in the Library
· Friday, October 17, 2025: First Day of Cycle # 1 Enrichment Clusters #2
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Title 1 PAC Event Pumpkin Painting in the Cafeteria
October Dates to Remember:
· October 20: School Closed for Diwali
· October 21: 4-226 has a trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
· October 21: 8:30 AM Nest Meet & Greet with Ms. Colca in the Library.
· October 21: 2:20 PM STEAM Team begins for 4th & 5th Grades
· October 23: 2:20 PM Green Team begins 2nd - 5th Grades
· October 24: 6:00 PM PTO of TAOTS Costume Movie Night
· October 25: PTO of TAOTS Fun Run in Prospect Park
· October 27: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 4th Grade Band Afterschool begins
· October 28: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 5th Grade Band Afterschool begins
· October 28: 9:30 AM - 1:30 AM 4th- 224 Grade Botanical Garden Trip
· October 28: 9:30 AM - 1:30 AM 2th Prospect Park Zoo Trip
· October 29: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1th- 217 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
· October 29: 2:20 PM - 5:00 PM Peer Mediation Training
· October 30: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM 1th- 215 Grade Walking Trip to Highlawn Public Library
· October 31: 9:00 am. TAOTS Literacy Lap - Following Thursday Schedule (see attachment)
10/5/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
10/5/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 10/6/25 - 10/10/25:
Monday, October 6, 2025: Complete Your Family Income Inquiry Form
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: www.myschoolapps.com/
Tuesday, October 7, 2025: Daily Parent Communication
Daily Parent Communication is available daily by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025: D20 October CEC Meeting
6:00 PM D20 October CEC Meeting (meeting info will be shared prior to the meeting) see attachment
Log In to Your NYCSA
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Thursday, October 9, 2025: SLT & PAC Meeting
8:15 AM SLT Meeting in the Library (PAC Meeting to follow)
Friday, October 10, 2025: First Day of Cycle # 1 Enrichment Clusters
October Dates to Remember:
October 11: 1:00 pm 18th Avenue Columbus Day Parade - Join Us at 12:15 PM Line Up for a 1:00 PM Parade! Stay tuned more info...
October 13: School Closed for Indigenous People's Day / Italian Heritage Day
October 14: Kindergarten has a trip to Decker Farms
October 14: 6:30 PM Virtual Nest Middle School Workshop for families via Zoom
October 15: 6:30 PM Virtual General Education Middle School for families via Zoom
October 15: Middle School Application Process Begins
October 16: 8:30 AM October General PTO Meeting in the Library
October 17: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Title 1 PAC Event #2 Pumpkin Painting in the Cafeteria
October 20: School Closed for Diwali
October 21: 4-226 has a trip to Brooklyn Botanic Garden
October 21: 8:30 AM Nest Meet & Greet with Ms. Colca in the Library.
October 21: 2:20 PM STEAM Team begins for 4th & 5th Grades
October 23: 2:20 PM Green Team begins 2nd - 5th Grades
October 24: 6:00 PM PTO of TAOTS Costume Movie Night
October 25: PTO of TAOTS Fun Run in Prospect Park
October 27: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 4th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 28: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 5th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 30: Following Friday Schedule
October 31: 9:00 am. TAOTS Literacy Lap - Following Thursday Schedule (see attachment)
9/28/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
9/28/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/29/25 - 10/3/25:
Monday, September 29, 2025: Complete Your Family Income Inquiry Form
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online:
Tuesday, September 30, 2025: Welcome Back Breakfast!
8:15 AM Join Us for Breakfast! Annual Title 1 Presentation, ENL Orientation, & Welcome Back PTO of TAOTS Breakfast in the Library. Please see the attached invitation. Please complete & return your RSVP.
Daily Parent Communication is available daily by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Happy October!
Log In to Your NYCSA
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Thursday, October 2, 2025: School Closed for Yom Kippur
Friday, October 3, 2025: Have a great weekend!
October Dates to Remember:
October 9: 8:15 AM SLT Meeting & 9:15 PAC Meeting in the Library
October 11: 18th Avenue Columbus Day Parade - Join Us at 12:15 PM Line Up for a 1:00 PM Parade! Stay tuned more info...
October 13: School Closed for Indigenous People's Day / Italian Heritage Day
October 14: Kindergarten has a trip to Decker Farms
October 14: 6:30 PM Virtual Nest Middle School Workshop for families via Zoom
October 15: 6:30 PM Virtual General Education Middle School for families via Zoom
October 15: Middle School Application Process Begins
October 16: 8:30 AM October General PTO Meeting in the Library
October 17: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Title 1 PAC Event #2 Pumpkin Painting in the Cafeteria
October 20: School Closed for Diwali
October 21: 8:30 AM Nest Meet & Greet with Ms. Colca in the Library.
October 21: 2:20 PM STEAM Team begins for 4th & 5th Grades
October 23: 2:20 PM Green Team begins 2nd - 5th Grades
October 24: 6:00 PM PTO of TAOTS Costume Movie Night
October 25: PTO of TAOTS Fun Run in Prospect Park
October 27: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 4th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 28: 2:20 PM - 4:20 PM 5th Grade Band Afterschool begins
October 29: Enrichment Clusters begin! Cycle #1 - Following Friday Schedule
October 31: TAOTS Literacy Lap - Following Thursday Schedule
9/21/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
9/21/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
If you have Not done so already, (THANK YOU to ALL our Families Who have already completed all your forms) please continue to complete & return the very important documents below:
The following forms Must be Completely Filled Out and Returned to School Tomorrow:
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
Every family is required to complete this form regardless if your child does not participate in the School Food Lunch Program.
Please be sure to print your confirmation receipt. Great News- As per School Food, ALL STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 WILL EAT FOR FREE!
Consent for Video / Photography Form
Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips
Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)
Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form
Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher.
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Read the Parent Handbook
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/22/25 - 9/26/25:
Monday, September 22, 2025: Daily Parent Communication
Daily Parent Communication is available by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Wednesday, September 24, 2025: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, September 25, 2025: Complete Your Family Income Inquiry Form
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
Friday, September 26, 2025: Log in to Your NYCSA
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
September Dates to Remember:
September 30: 8:15 Join Us for Breakfast! AM Annual Title 1 Presentation, ENL Orientation, & Welcome Back PTO of TAOTS Breakfast in the Library. Please the attached invitation. Please complete & return your RSVP.
9/14/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
9/14/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
If you have Not done so already, (THANK YOU to ALL our Families Who have already completed all your forms) please continue to complete & return the very important documents below:
If you have Not done so already, (THANK YOU to ALL our Families Who have already completed all your forms) please continue to complete & return the very important documents below:
The following forms Must be Completely Filled Out and Returned to School Tomorrow:
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
Every family is required to complete this form regardless if your child does not participate in the School Food Lunch Program.
Please be sure to print your confirmation receipt. Great News- As per School Food, ALL STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 WILL EAT FOR FREE!
Consent for Video / Photography Form
Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips
Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)
Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form
Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher.
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Read the Parent Handbook
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/15/25 - 9/19/25:
Monday, September 15, 2025: Important Reminder! Please Read the Parent Handbook Attached!
Arrival Procedures 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:30 AM School Yard gates will open for breakfast daily in the cafeteria.
7:50 AM Arrive at the School Yard gate
8:00 AM School Yard gates will Close. Period 1 - School Day begins at 8:00 AM Sharp!
After 8:00 AM, students are considered late. Late students must be escorted to the main lobby to receive a late pass from a TAOTS staff member. Please NEVER leave any student unattended. Always be sure to make contact with a TAOTS staff member to escort your late student to their classroom.
Students who are extremely late after 8:20 AM, MUST be escorted by their parent / guardian to the main office located on the 2nd floor, room 214 to sign your child in the late log.
2:20 PM Dismissal Procedures - Locations by Grade
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - School Yard
4th Grade - Along the building on Stillwell Avenue
5th Grade - Along the building on Avenue P
Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Daily Parent Communication
Daily Parent Communication is available by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Virtual Curriculum Night
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Join TAOTS Teachers, Specialty Teachers, and Support Staff via Virtual links. All Virtual links to Curriculum Night for all teachers and support staff will be shared prior to Curriculum Night.
Thursday, September 18, 2025: September PTO of TAOTS General Meeting in the Auditorium
8:30 PM September PTO of TAOTS General Meeting in the Auditorium
Friday, September 19, 2025: Log in to Your NYCSA & Family Income Inquiry Form
NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
September Dates to Remember:
September 23: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
September 24: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
September 30: 8:15 Join Us for Breakfast! AM Annual Title 1 Presentation, ENL Orientation, & Welcome Back PTO of TAOTS Breakfast in the Library. Please the attached invitation. Please complete & return your RSVP.
9/7/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
9/7/25 Weekly Updates & Reminders
Dear TAOTS Families,
Dear TAOTS Families,
Welcome back to a new school year.
If you have Not done so already, please continue to complete & return the very important documents below:
The following forms Must be Completely Filled Out and Returned to School Tomorrow:
Family Income Inquiry Form - NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
Every family is required to complete this form regardless of if your child does not participate in the School Food Lunch Program.
Please be sure to print your confirmation receipt. Great News- As per School Food, ALL STUDENTS FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 WILL EAT FOR FREE!
Consent for Video / Photography Form
Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips
Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)
Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form
Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher.
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Read the Parent Handbook
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/8/25 - 9/12/25:
Monday, September 8, 2025: Happy Monday!
Arrival Procedures 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:30 AM School Yard gates will open for breakfast daily in the cafeteria.
7:50 AM Arrive at School Yard Gates
8:00 AM School Yard gates will Close. Period 1 - School Day begins at 8:00 AM Sharp!
After 8:00 AM, students are considered late. Late students must be escorted to the main lobby to receive a late pass from a TAOTS staff member. Please NEVER leave any student unattended. Always be sure to contact a TAOTS staff member to escort your late student to their classroom.
Students who are extremely late after 8:20 AM, MUST be escorted by their parent / guardian to the main office located on the 2nd floor, room 214 to sign your child in the late log.
2:20 PM Dismissal Procedures - Locations by Grade
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade - School Yard
4th Grade - Along the building on Stillwell Avenue
5th Grade - Along the building on Avenue P
Tuesday, September 9, 2025: PTO of TAOTS Meet & Greet
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM Meet your PTO of TAOTS on Stillwell Avenue outside the School Yard.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: Daily Parent Communication
Daily Parent Communication is available by appointment only with your child's teachers. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov.
6:00 PM CEC 20 September meeting. please refer to the attachments.
Thursday, September 11, 2025: Family Income Inquiry Form -
NYCPS requires that one form Must be completed Online: https://www.myschoolapps.com/
8:45 AM SLT Meeting in the Library Room 314, 3rd floor
Friday, September 12, 2025: Log in to Your NYCSA
Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
September Dates to Remember:
September 14: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PTO of TAOTS Welcome Back Picnic in Seth Low Park, Title 1 PAC Event #1
September 17: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Virtual Curriculum Night. Join TAOTS Teachers, Specialty Teachers, and Support Staff via Virtual links.
September 18: 8:30 AM PTO of TAOTS General September meeting in the Library
September 23: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
September 24: School Closed for Rosh Hashanah
September 30: 8:15 AM Annual Title 1 Presentation, ENL Orientation, & Welcome PTO of TAOTS Breakfast in the Library
8/31/2025 Weekly Updates from Your Parent Coordinator
8/31/2025 Weekly Updates from Your Parent Coordinator
Dear TAOTS Families,
Dear TAOTS Families,
We can't believe that the 1st Day of School is less than a week away!
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/1/25 - 9/5/25:
Here's what's happening at TAOTS on 9/1/25 - 9/5/25:
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Building Closed for Labor Day !
Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - School Supply Drop Off Day & Complete your Family Income Inquiry Form Online
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM School Supply Drop Off Day in the Main Lobby. Please be sure to Clearly Label Each Bag / Box with your child's Full Name and Grade.
If you ordered a School Supply Kit from 1st Day School Supplies, your kit will be delivered to your child's classroom for the 1st Day of School.
If you have a hardship and you need assistance with school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Melissa Appelbaum, Parent Coordinator, Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - School Supply Drop Off Day & Complete your Family Income Inquiry Form Online
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 - School Supply Drop Off Day & Complete your Family Income Inquiry Form Online
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM School Supply Drop Off Day in the Main Lobby. Please be sure to Clearly Label Each Bag / Box with your child's Full Name and Grade.
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1st Day of School
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1st Day of School
School Yard Gates & Building Opens at 7:30 AM
Arrival Locations by Grade
Arrival Locations by Grade
All teachers will meet their students at their designated arrival spots:
Kindergarten – In the school yard
1st Grade – In the school yard
2nd Grade – In the school yard
3rd Grade – In the school yard
4th Grade – Along the building on Stillwell Ave.
5th Grade – Along the building on Avenue P
Friday, September 5, 2025 - Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!
School Yard Gates & Building Opens at 7:30 AM
Arrival Locations by Grade
Arrival Locations by Grade
All teachers will meet their students at their designated arrival spots:
Kindergarten – In the school yard
1st Grade – In the school yard
2nd Grade – In the school yard
3rd Grade – In the school yard
4th Grade – Along the building on Stillwell Ave.
5th Grade – Along the building on Avenue P
8/29/2025 Back-to-School Arrival & Dismissal Procedures Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5, 2025
8/29/2025 Back-to-School Arrival & Dismissal Procedures Thursday, September 4 & Friday, September 5, 2025
Dear Families,
Dear Families,
Welcome back! We are so excited to greet our students and begin a wonderful new school year together.
To ensure a smooth and safe arrival for all students, please take note of the following procedures for Thursday, September 4 and Friday, September 5:
Breakfast Update
Breakfast Update
A grab-and-go breakfast option will be available on these two days.
Arrival Locations by Grade
Arrival Locations by Grade
All teachers will meet their students at their designated arrival spots:
Kindergarten – In the school yard
1st Grade – In the school yard
2nd Grade – In the school yard
3rd Grade – In the school yard
4th Grade – Along the building on Stillwell Ave.
5th Grade – Along the building on Avenue P
Starting Monday, September 8, all students will be arriving through the school yard. If you would like your child to come for breakfast, the door will be open at 7:30AM.
Dismissal Locations by Grade
Kindergarten – In the school yard
1st Grade – In the school yard
2nd Grade – In the school yard
3rd Grade – In the school yard
4th Grade – Along the building on Stillwell Ave.
5th Grade – Along the building on Avenue P
Please pick up your children at their designated dismissal spots. The dismissal locations will remain the same for the whole school year.
8/26/2025 Getting Ready for the 1st Day of School
8/26/2025 Getting Ready for the 1st Day of School
Dear TAOTS Families,
Dear TAOTS Families,
We can't believe that it's already the week of August!
We hope that you are having a restful summer vacation.
Here are a few items to think about to get ready for the 1st Day of School!
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1st Day of School!
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 1st Day of School!
8:00 AM the School Day begins! Stay tuned for more updates regarding 1st Day of School Procedures.
Please keep in mind if your child is going to be absent, to send an email to :20K682_admin@groups.schools.nyc
August 26, 2025 - September 3, 2025
August 26, 2025 - September 3, 2025
Attached are TAOTS Teacher Tailored K-5 School Supply Lists. For your convenience, we will have School Supply Drop Off Days on Tuesday, August 26 - Wednesday, September 3, from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Main Lobby. Please be sure to Clearly Label Each Bag / Box with your child's Full Name and Grade.
If you ordered a School Supply Kit from 1st Day School Supplies, your kit will be delivered to your child's classroom for the 1st Day of School.
If you have a hardship and you need assistance with school supplies, please reach out to Ms. Melissa Appelbaum, Parent Coordinator, Mappelbaum@schools.nyc.gov
Uniforms - Dress Code Policy
Uniforms - Dress Code Policy
In 2009 the founding principal of PS 682, The Academy of Talented Scholars, Ms. Sportella - Giusto, together with the founding PTO & SLT voted on establishing a school uniform policy and Friday dress down day.
Our students will wear a school uniform. Khaki will be the color of our pants, skirts, skorts, dresses and/or shorts. Students will have the option of wearing white or red polo or rugby shirts/blouses, sweaters and/or vests.
Gym Uniform: Students will wear gray sweatpants and sweatshirts or T-shirts with our school name and/or logo. Parents can purchase the gym uniform through Land’s End or through Ideal Uniform Store.
Please note that you do not need to purchase uniforms from these specific companies. You may purchase uniform clothing at The Children's Place, Old Navy, Target, etc…
FRIDAYS: Students have the option of dressing down in their own clothes provided it’s appropriate to school. Uniforms may also be worn if you choose.
Please make sure your children have proper footwear, sneakers are required on gym day. No Crocs, high heels, or flip flops will be allowed in school for safety reasons.
Contact our school’s Parent Coordinator, Ms. Melissa Appelbaum, MAppelbaum@schools.nyc.gov for assistance if purchasing the school uniform poses a hardship. Also, inquire about our gently used uniforms, which are available for our students in the main office.
We continue to wish you a Safe, Happy, and Healthy Summer Vacation!
See you in September!
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