Updates & News

4/1/26 - Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

4/13/26 & 4/17/26

Monday, April 13, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Class 1 - 217 Trip to NY Aquarium

Tuesday, April 14, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey, window closes on April 17, 2026.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Wednesday, April 15, 2026:

• New York State ELA Test for Grades 3 - 5

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 204

• D20 CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 16, 2026:

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in room 231, 2 floor.

• Virtual PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm on Zoom

• New York State ELA Test for Grades 3 - 5

• SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the April 16, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

Friday, April 17, 2026: Last Day to Complete your Parent Survey!

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Robotics Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Yard Games & Face Painting Event from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• April 20, 2026: Class 1 - 208 & 1 - 215 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 20, 2026: Class 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 21, 2026: Kindergarten Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 22, 2026: Climate Action Day: Health, Wellness and Green Space

• April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day

• April 24, 2026: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 2 - Open Session 12:40 - 1:25 pm. Parents are Invited to Attend

• April 25, 2026: TAOTS Seth Low Park Clean Up Day 10:00 - 11:00 am

• April 27, 2026: Band Grade 4 ENDS

• April 28, 2026: Band Grade 5 ENDS

• April 29, 2026: Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 503

• April 29 - April 30, 2026: New York State Math Test for Grades 3 - 5

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

3/27/26 - Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

3/30/26 & 4/1/26

Monday, March 30, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey, window closes on April 1, 2026.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Wednesday, April 1, 2026: Last Day to Complete your Parent Survey!

• Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

April 2 - April 10, 2026: School Closed - Spring Recess

• April 13, 2026: Class 1 - 217 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 15, 2026: Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 204

• April 15, 2026: D20 CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

• April 15 - April 16, 2026: New York State ELA Test for Grades 3 - 5

• April 16, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the April 16, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

• April 16, 2026: Virtual PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm on Zoom

• April 17, 2026: TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Yard Games & Face Painting Event from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• April 20, 2026: Class 1 - 208 & 1 - 215 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 20, 2026: Class 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 21, 2026: Kindergarten Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 22, 2026: Climate Action Day: Health, Wellness and Green Space

• April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day

• April 24, 2026: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 2 - Open Session 12:40 - 1:25 pm. Parents are Invited to Attend

• April 25, 2026: TAOTS Seth Low Park Clean Up Day 10:00 - 11:00 am

• April 27, 2026: Band Grade 4 ENDS

• April 28, 2026: Band Grade 5 ENDS

• April 29, 2026: Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 503

• April 29 - April 30, 2026: New York State Math Test for Grades 3 - 5

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

3/19/26 - Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

3/23/26 & 3/28/26

Apply to Summer Rising: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/ Deadline to apply is March 27, 2026. P.S. 682 TAOTS will be located at P.S. 205 Clarion, 6701 20th Ave.

Monday, March 23, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey, window closes on April 1, 2026.

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program ENDS

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Basketball Game in our school TAOTS

Wednesday, March 25, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Grade 1 Trip to Puppet Works

Thursday, March 26, 2026:

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in room 231, 2 floor.

• Grade 2 Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

• PTO of TAOTS Egg-citing Fundraiser in the Art Room

Please your send your students with money labeled in an envelope with money to purchase items at PTO of TAOTS Egg-citing Fundraising Sale.

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Friday, March 27, 2026:

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Robotics Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Family Fitness Night in the Gym from 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Saturday, March 28, 2026:

• Saturday Academy for grades 3 - 5 ENDS

• April 1, 2026: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

• April 2 - April 10, 2026: School Closed - Spring Recess

• April 13, 2026: Class 1 - 217 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 15, 2026: Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 204

• April 15, 2026: D20 CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

• April 15 - April 16, 2026: New York State ELA Test for Grades 3 - 5

• April 16, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the April 16, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

• April 16, 2026: Virtual PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm on Zoom

• April 17, 2026: TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Yard Games & Face Painting Event from 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• April 20, 2026: Class 1 - 208 & 1 - 215 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 20, 2026: Class 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 21, 2026: Kindergarten Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 22, 2026: Climate Action Day: Health, Wellness and Green Space

• April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day

• April 24, 2026: Enrichment Cluster Cycle # 2 - Open Session 12:40 - 1:25 pm. Parents are Invited to Attend

• April 25, 2026: TAOTS Seth Low Park Clean Up Day 10:00 - 11:00 am

• April 27, 2026: Band Grade 4 ENDS

• April 28, 2026: Band Grade 5 ENDS

• April 29, 2026: Basketball Away Game @ P.S. 503

• April 29 - April 30, 2026: New York State Math Test for Grades 3 - 5

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

3/13/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

3/16/26 & 3/21/26

Apply to Summer Rising: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/ Deadline to apply is March 27, 2026. P.S. 682 TAOTS will be located at P.S. 205 Clarion, 6701 20th Ave.

Monday, March 16, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey, window closes on April 1, 2026.

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Grade 4 Trip to MS 936 Beetlejuice Matinee Performance

Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• 3 - 222 Trip to Bowl

• Kindergarten Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

Thursday, March 19, 2026: PTO Meeting at 8:30 am in the library

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in room 231, 2 floor.

Friday, March 20, 2026: School Closed - Eid al - Fitr

Saturday, March 21, 2026:

• Please be advised: NO Saturday Academy for grades 3 - 5 on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

March 25, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Puppet Works

March 26, 2026: Grade 2 Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

March 26, 2026: PTO of TAOTS Egg-citing Sale in the Art Room

Please your send your students with money labeled in an envelope with money to purchase items at PTO of TAOTS Egg-citing Fundraising Sale.

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

March 27, 2026: TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Family Fitness Night in the Gym

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

March 28, 2026: Saturday Academy ENDS

• April 1, 2026: Paraprofessional Appreciation Day

• April 2 - April 10, 2026: School Closed - Spring Recess

• April 13, 2026: Class 1 - 217 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 15 - April 16, 2026: New York State ELA Test for Grades 3 - 5

• April 16, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the April 16, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

• April 16, 2026: Virtual PTO Meeting at 7:00 pm on Zoom

• April 20, 2026: Class 1 - 208 & 1 - 215 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 20, 2026: Class 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 21, 2026: Kindergarten Trip to NY Aquarium

• April 22, 2026: Earth Day

• April 22, 2026: Climate Action Day: Health, Wellness and Green Space

• April 22, 2026: Administrative Professionals Day

• April 24, 2026: Enrichment Cluster Cycle II Open Showcase

• April 29 - April 30, 2026: New York State Math Test for Grades 3 - 5

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

3/6/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

3/9/26 & 3/14/26

March 9 - 13: Civics For All Week!

Wear Red, White and Blue for Civics Week

Apply to Summer Rising: www.myschools.nyc Deadline to apply is March 27, 2026. P.S. 682 TAOTS will be located at P.S. 205 Clarion, 6701 20th Ave.

Monday, March 9, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• 5 - 235 Trip to Wagner College Planetarium

Tuesday, March 10, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey!

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• 5 - 239 Trip to Wagner College Planetarium

Wednesday, March 11, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Grade 1 Trip to Vesuvio Pizzeria.

• D20 March CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

• 5 - 237 Trip to Wagner College Planetarium

Thursday, March 12, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the March 12, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm.

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in room 231, 2 floor.

Friday, March 13, 2026:

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Robotics Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• 3 - 218 & 3 - 231 Trip to Bowl 360

Saturday, March 14, 2026:

• Saturday Academy for Grades 3 - 5 at 8:30 - 11:50am in the Auditorium

• Pi Day & Science Education Day

March 17, 2026: Grade 4 Trip to M.S. 936 Beetlejuice Matinee Performance

March 18, 2026: 3 - 222 Trip to Bowl

March 18, 2026: Kindergarten Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

March 19, 2026: PTO Meeting at 8:30 am in the library

March 20, 2026: School Closed - Eid al - Fitr

March 25, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Puppet Works

March 26, 2026: Grade 2 Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

March 26, 2026: PTO of TAOTS Eggciting Sale in the Art Room

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1rM5l78392cTDgAOIcJj1JqPVLPmPCB3cGmYDEIW9UQw/edit?gid=0#gid=0

March 27, 2026: TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO present Family Fitness Night in the Gym

Volunteers needed! Please sign up to volunteer at upcoming PTO / PAC events.

March 28, 2026: Saturday Academy ENDS

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

2/27/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

03/02/26 & 03/07/26

Monday, March 2, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey!

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• 3 - 222 Trip to College of Staten Island - The Art of Chinese Dance

Wednesday, March 4, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

Thursday, March 5, 2026: 11:20 AM Dismissal - Virtual Parent Teachers Conferences

Please make necessary arrangements to pick up your students at 11:20 AM.

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

Please email 20K682_admin@groups.schools.nyc with any changes in your child's dismissal plan.

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:

Ms. Deirdre Bland, Media Literacy: DBLand2@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Diana Natanilov, Science Lab (K-3rd Grade): DNatanilov@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Giambanco, Science Lab / Tech Cluster Support: AGiambanco3@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Jessica Armento, Science Lab (4th & 5th Grade): JArmento3@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Jared Dubin, Music: JDubin2@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Julie Finn, Musical Theater: JFinn2@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Caitlin Herbert, Musical Theater: CHerbert5@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Fatmir Glavatovic, Physical Education: FGlavatovic@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Villalba, Physical Education: MVillalba2@schools.nyc.gov

Ms. Joanna Wegielnik, ESL Coordinator / Teacher: JWegiel@schools.nyc.gov

Friday, March 6, 2026:

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Robotics Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Saturday, March 7, 2026:

• Saturday Academy for Grades 3 - 5 at 8:30 - 11:50am in the Auditorium

• PS 682 PTO: CitywalksNYC Food Tour at 12:45 - 2:15 pm

March 9, 2026: 5 - 235 Trip to Wagner College Planetarium

March 11, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Vesuvio Pizzeria

March 11, 2026: D20 February CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

March 12, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the March 12, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

March 13, 2026: Wear Red, White and Blue for Civics Week

March 14, 2026: Pi Day & Science Education Day

March 18, 2026: 3 - 222 Trip to Bowl

March 19, 2026: PTO Meeting at 8:30 am in the Library

March 20, 2026: School Closed - Eid al - Fitr

March 25, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Puppet Works

March 26, 2026: Grade 2 Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

March 28, 2026: Saturday Academy ENDS

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

02/13/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS week of 02/23/26 - 02/28/26

- February 16 - February 20, 2026: Midwinter Recess - School Closed

- Monday, February 23, 2026:

Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

It is 100th Day of School!

February 23 - February 27, 2026: Readathon

Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

Complete Your Parent Survey!

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Basketball Game in the Gym

Wednesday, February 25, 2026:

Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

Grade 2 Extravaganza at 8:45 am

Grade 4 Extravaganza at 11:55 - 1:25 in the Auditorium

Hot Cocoa with The Principal Josephine Sportella-Giusto in the Library at 12:00pm

Daily Parent Communication by Appointment

Keep in mind that your student's teachers are available for Daily Parent Communication by appointment. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to NGuerrero10@schools.nyc.gov

Thursday, February 26, 2026:

PTO Virtual Meeting at 7:00 pm

SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the February 26, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in Room 231, 2 floor

Friday, February 27, 2026:

Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Robotics Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

K - 139 Trip to Frankie's of Bay Ridge Pizzeria

TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO Present: Board Game Night in the cafeteria at 4:00 - 6:00pm

Luna New Year Celebration for Students

Saturday, February 28, 2026:

Saturday Academy for Grades 3 - 5 at 8:30 - 11:50am in the Auditorium

- March 3, 2026: 3 - 222 Trip to College of Staten Island - The Art of Chinese Dance

- March 5, 2026: Parent Teacher Conferences - Half Day for Students

- March 7, 2026: PS 682 PTO: CitywalksNYC Food Tour at 12:45 - 2:15 pm

- March 9, 2026: 5 - 235 Trip to Wagner College Planetarium

- March 11, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Vesuvio Pizzeria

- March 11, 2026: D20 February CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

- March 12, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

If any non-SLT elected member would like to be present during the March 12, 2026, meeting the can email ncatalano@schools.nyc.gov

Non-SLT members are welcome to come and be silent observers while the SLT meeting is in progress.

- March 13, 2026: Wear Red, White and Blue for Civics Week

- March 14, 2026: Pi Day & Science Education Day

- March 18, 2026: 3 - 222 Trip to Bowl

- March 19, 2026: PTO Meeting at 8:30 am in the Library

- March 20, 2026: School Closed - Eid al - Fitr

- March 25, 2026: Grade 1 Trip to Puppet Works

- March 26, 2026: Grade 2 Trip to Brooklyn Children's Museum

March 28, 2026: Saturday Academy ENDS

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

The Importance of Hearing from You

Dear Families and Colleagues,

Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that the best way for our teachers and school leaders to understand what’s working in their schools is to hear directly from the families and students they serve. Are students receiving the support they need to thrive in school and beyond? Do teachers have sufficient guidance and resources? Are we responding to our families’ needs? And do students feel safe and supported throughout the school day?

The answers to these questions, and others like them, help us make our classrooms and school communities more engaging and responsive to students and families alike. In this spirit, I am excited to announce the launch of the 2026 NYC School Survey.

From February 9 through April 1, 2026, we’re asking New York City Public Schools families, teachers, and staff members, as well as students in grades 6–12, to take the 2026 survey and let us know about your experiences in our schools. Your answers on the survey will provide our school leaders with vital information as they plan for next year and beyond.

I encourage you to share your feedback and let us know what you think about your schools—we won’t see your individual responses, so please feel free to be open and honest about your experiences this year. Visit NYCSchoolSurvey.org today to learn more about this year’s survey, and make your voice heard!

In partnership,

Kamar H. Samuels

01/30/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

02/02/26 & 02/07/26

Saturday Academy Begins at 8:30 - 11:50 am

The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to invest in and save for their children’s futures. It is a scholarship and savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible and achievable for public school students. It enables all of us to work together to build assets and support expectations of educational and economic success for every child.

Note for families:

All kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade families in the Save for College Program can activate their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts!

We kindly request that you register for the event using the link provided below.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/GyScChbw51i9Psp29

Monday, February 2, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade after school program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• 5 - 235 Trip to NY Aquarium

• Career Day for Grades Kindergarten - 2

Tuesday, February 3, 2026:

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Career Day for Grades 3 - 5

• Art Enrichment Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Wednesday, February 4, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

• Save For College Program Watch Party Workshop in our school at 5:30pm. - Parents are Welcome, Food and drinks will be provided, come learn and enjoy a meal.

• World Read Aloud Day

• Climate Action Day - Energy Conservation

• 3 - 231 Trip to Park Slope Performing Arts

• 5 - 239 Trip to NY Transit Museum

Daily Parent Communication by Appointment

• Daily Parent Communication by Appointment. Keep in mind that your student's teachers are available for Daily Parent Communication by appointment. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to NGuerrero10@schools.nyc.gov

Thursday, February 5, 2026:

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in Room 231, 2nd floor

• 3 - 218 Trip to Park Slope Performing Arts

Friday, February 6, 2026:

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Robotics Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Saturday, February 7, 2026:

• Saturday Academy Begins at 8:30 - 11:50 am

February 9 - February 13, 2026: Respect for All Week!

February 10, 2026: Talent Show for Kindergarten & 1st Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 11, 2026: D20 February CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

February 11, 2026: Talent Show for 2nd & 3rd Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 11, 2026: 4 Grade Trip to College of Staten Island

February 12, 2026: Talent Show for 4th & 5th Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 12, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

February 13, 2026: K - 122, & K - 126 Trip to Frankie's of Bay Ridge Pizzeria

February 13, 2026: Wear Red Tribes / Friendship Day

February 16 - February 20, 2026: Midwinter Recess - School Closed

February 23 - February 27, 2026: Readathon

February 25, 2026: Hot Cocoa with The Principal Josephine Sportella-Giusto in the Library at 12:00pm

February 26, 2026: PTO Virtual Meeting at 7:00 pm

February 27, 2026: K - 139 Trip to Frankie's of Bay Ridge Pizzeria

February 27, 2026: TAOTS Title I PAC and PTO Present: Board Game Night in the cafeteria at 4:00 - 6:00pm

February 27, 2026: Luna New Year Celebration for Students

Wishing you a beautiful weekend

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

01/23/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

01/26/26 & 01/30/26

Note for families:

All kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade families in the Save for College Program can activate their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts!

We kindly request that you register for the event using the link provided below.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/GyScChbw51i9Psp29

Monday, January 26, 2026:

• Band 4th Grade After School will be canceled

Tuesday, January 27, 2026:

• STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.

• Road Runners Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• 3 - 222 Trip to College of Staten Island - The Art of Chinese Dance

• 2 - 210, 2 - 212 & 2 - 219 Trip to Brooklyn College

• 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

Wednesday, January 28, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

• 5 - 237 & 5 - 235 Trip to NY Transit Museum

Daily Parent Communication by Appointment

Thursday, January 29 2026:

• Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.

• Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm

• Parent ENL Program at 2:20 - 3:45 pm in Room 231, 2 floor

Friday, January 30, 2026:

• Enrichment Cluster Cycle II

• Basketball Clinic Afterschool at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

• Afterschool Green Team Ends

February 2 - February 6, 2026: Job / Career Week - Parents are Welcome in the Building

February 2, 2026: 5 - 235 Trip to NY Aquarium

February 2, 2026: Career Day for Grades Kindergarten - 2

February 3, 2026: Career Day for Grades 3 - 5

February 3, 2026: Art Enrichment Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

February 4, 2026: World Read Aloud Day

February 4, 2026: Save For College Program Watch Party Workshop in our school at 5:30pm. - Parents are Welcome, Food and drinks will be provided, come learn and enjoy a meal.

February 4, 2026: Climate Action Day - Energy Conservation

February 4, 2026: 3 - 231 Trip to Park Slope Performing Arts

February 4, 2026: 5 - 239 Trip to NY Transit Museum

February 5, 2026: 3 - 218 Trip to Park Slope Performing Arts

February 6, 2026: Robotics Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

February 7, 2026: Saturday Academy Begins at 8:30 - 11:50 am

February 9 - February 13, 2026: Respect for All Week!

February 10, 2026: Talent Show for Kindergarten & 1st Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 11, 2026: D20 February CEC Meeting at 6:00 pm

February 11, 2026: Talent Show for 2nd & 3rd Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 11, 2026: 4 Grade Trip to College of Staten Island

February 12, 2026: Talent Show for 4th & 5th Grade at 9:00 - 10:00 am

February 12, 2026: SLT & PAC Meeting at 8:15 am in the Library

February 13, 2026: K - 122, & K - 126 Trip to Frankie's of Bay Ridge Pizzeria

February 13, 2026: Wear Red Tribes / Friendship Day

February 16 - February 20, 2026: Midwinter Recess - School Closed

February 25, 2026: Hot Cocoa with The Principal Josephine Sportella-Giusto in the Library at 12:00pm

February 26, 2026: PTO Virtual Meeting at 7:00 pm

February 27, 2026: K - 139 Trip to Frankie's of Bay Ridge Pizzeria

February 27, 2026: PTO Event - Game Night

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

01/16/26 Weekly Updates & Reminders

Dear TAOTS Families & Staff,

Here's what's happening at TAOTS on

01/19/26 & 01/23/26

Note for families:

All kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade families in the Save for College Program can activate their children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts!

Monday, January 19, 2026:

SCHOOL CLOSED - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Tuesday, January 20, 2026:

STEAM Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.
Band Grade 5 Afterschool Program at 2:30 - 4:20 p.m.
Road Runners Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm
NYPD Jazz Band Performances

Grades Kindergarten - 2 at 8:15 am

Grades 3 - 5 at 9:30 am

Wednesday, January 21, 2026:

Grades Kindergarten - 2 Book Adventures Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:45 pm
237 Together Team Event in Cafeteria 9:00 - 9:45 am

Daily Parent Communication by Appointment

Daily Parent Communication by Appointment. Keep in mind that your student's teachers are available for Daily Parent Communication by appointment. If you need assistance if reaching your child's teachers, please reach out to NGuerrero10@schools.nyc.gov

Thursday, January 22 2026:

Art Grade 4 Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.
Student Government Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.
Grades 3 - 5 Book Adventures Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:45 pm
PTO Meeting in the Library at 8:30 am

Friday, January 23, 2026:

Enrichment Cluster Cycle II
Grade 1 Trip to the Brooklyn Children Museum
Green Team Afterschool Program at 2:20 - 3:20 p.m.
Basketball Clinic Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm
PTO and PAC present Global Dumpling Night and Lunar New Year Celebration from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria.

January 27, 2026: 3 - 222 Trip to College of Staten Island - The Art of Chinese Dance

January 27, 2026: 2 - 210, 2 - 212 & 2 - 219 Trip to Brooklyn College

January 27, 2026: 5 - 239 Trip to NY Aquarium

January 28, 2026: 5 - 237 & 5 - 235 Trip to NY Transit Museum

January 30, 2026: Afterschool Green Team Ends

February 2, - February 6, 2026: Job / Career Week - Parents are Welcome in the Building

February 2, 2026: 5 - 235 Trip to NY Aquarium

February 2, 2026: Career Day for Grades Kindergarten - 2

February 3, 2026: Career Day for Grades 3 - 5

February 3, 2026: Art Enrichment Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

February 4, 2026: Climate Action Day - Energy

February 4, 2026: 5 - 239 Trip to NY Transit Museum

February 6, 2026: Robotics Afterschool Begins at 2:20 - 3:20 pm

Warm Regards,

Nailia Guerrero, Parent Coordinator

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