Updates & News Archive

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:

www.myschoolapps.com/

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

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:

1. 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!

2. Consent for Video / Photography Form 

3. Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips

4. Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)

5. Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form

6. Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher. 

7. Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ 

8. 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.

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:

1. 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!

2. Consent for Video / Photography Form 

3. Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips

4. Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)

5. Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form

6. Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher. 

7. Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ 

8. 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.

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:

1. 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!

2. Consent for Video / Photography Form 

3. Permission Slip for Walking Field Trips

4. Emergency Blue Cards - you must complete ALL THREE Blue Cards (except kindergarten if you already completed)

5. Complete and Return Dietary Restriction/Allergy Form

6. Sign the Attendance Letter and return to your teacher. 

7. Create Your NYSCA, if you have not done so already: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ 

8. 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

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:

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

 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 

• School Yard Gates & Building Opens at 7:30 AM

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 

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

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

• A grab-and-go breakfast option will be available on these two days.

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. 

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!

• 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

• 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

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!