Help ESMS win funding for classroom renovations.
**We may be listed on the ballot as just MS114**
The voting site is open from 3/29-4/6!
Anyone with a connection to ESMS can vote if they are age 11 and up, regardless of where in NYC they live.
Staff and current ESMS students will vote in school on 4/3.
The annual DOE survey opens to families Feb 10 at nycschoolsurvey.org. Parent access code is the letter 'f' followed by the student's OSIS/ID number - i.e. f123456789. Paper surveys with prepaid envelopes will go home Feb. 7. Survey ends April 4.
Join us on Zoom to stay updated with the business of the school. (Link will be emailed in advance)
You Are Cordially Invited to the 2025 ESMS Spring Auction and Benefit!
Join Us For a Special Prohibition Themed Event to Support ESMS!
Dinner, Cocktails, DJ, Dancing, Live Auction & More
Friday, May16th 7pm-10:30pm
Hudson Malone
218 East 53rd St
(between 2nd & 3rd Aves)
*Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends May 2nd*
We are also looking for auction items -
The Spring class Afterschool sign up will open this Thursday March 13th at 11:00am.
This link for class sign up will open here…Support the ESMS Drama students as they present this hilarious musical comedy.
Friday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm
Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 pm
P.S. 198 Theater - 1700 Third Ave between 95th and 96th.
Add your support to our school community - no amount is too small, or too large!
Meeting #8 of the 2024-25 school year - Zoom info will be sent in advance
Meeting #8 of the 2024-25 school year - Zoom info will be sent in advance
Summer Rising results will be released in MySchools by the end of the day.
All meetings are open to the public as observers. More information about the PTA and SLT is here.
If your child will be absent or is arriving late, please alert the school first thing in the morning, by completing THIS SHORT GOOGLE FORM
There is no need to call or email teachers if you complete this form - all staff will have access to it. When we process homeroom attendance at 11am, you will still receive a DOE notification that your child is not in the building, even if you complete our form.
RELATED ATTENDANCE REMINDERS:
Marble Health Started by former teachers and mental health experts, Marble offers virtual parent workshops and partners with school counselors to reach students early in their mental health journey, before things escalate. Marble accepts all major insurances, including Medicaid plans, making care affordable and accessible. The list of live, 7pm Zoom workshops is HERE.
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Child Mind Institute provides information, resources and workshops to help you support children who are struggling with mental health, behavior or learning challenges.
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NYC Teenspace is a new initiative offered through the city’s Health Department providing 13- to 17-year-olds with free, online mental health support, provided by licensed therapists in over 30 languages. Once paired with a therapist, teens can connect with them via unlimited texts and monthly video calls.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) If a family member is struggling with mental illness, NAMI offers both immediate assistance and helpful courses where you’ll find support and shared understanding. Call the NAMI HelpLine at 800-950-6264, text 'helpline' to 62640, or chat online. In a crisis, call or text 988.
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Bailey is our school's NYC certified therapy dog. Students have the opportunity to interact directly with Bailey for individualized social-emotional learning opportunities. Bailey may also be used as part of our school’s crisis intervention protocols, including behavioral crisis de-escalation and bereavement assistance.
Current NY State Immunization Requirements
Applicable for all, but incoming 6th grade families should please note #3 on p.2
Pediatrician Exam Form
Submit each year or after any new immunization to nurse@esmsnyc.net
Medication Administration Forms (MAF)
All students with a diagnosis such as asthma, allergies or diabetes should submit a Medication Administration Form (MAF) to the school nurse; a new MAF must be submitted each year. Links to forms can be found on this page.
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Pursuant to Section 613 of the New York State Public Health Law, all schools are now required to post flu educational material in plain view throughout the school building.
Fight Flu at Home and School: English, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Korean, and Russian
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NYC CARE Available citywide at NYC Health + Hospitals locations!
NYC Care is a health care access program that guarantees services at little or no-cost to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. Unlock your right to affordable health care with dignity and respect, regardless of your immigration status or ability to pay.
Call: 212-709-3222
Text: "PLC" to 43961
Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 12 midnight
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open throughout the holiday season
Go to Operoo if you need to update your child's Emergency Card Authorized Student Pickup List. The school can only release your child during the school day to names on this list and will be able to see your changes in real time. The PTA is proud to help support the school's use of Operoo.
A few recent examples of how our students are helping in their community!
Parent University helps to educate families from early childhood through adulthood. It offers free courses, resources, events, and activities. Check it out and sign in with your NYC School Account.
Have you considered running for a seat on the District 2 Community Education Council or one of the citywide councils? These councils of elected parents advise the chancellor and work on behalf of children in our public schools (info). See below about an information session for potential candidates. Interpretation available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Bangla.
Monday, January 13 at 5pm
Virtual - register HERE for the link.
FACE (the DOE's Office of Family and Community Empowerment) will share:
- An overview of CCECs and their roles
- The responsibilities of being a council member
- How to apply and run for election
- Tips for a successful candidacy
We would love to see an ESMS parent / guardian on the CEC for D2 again! Join thevirtual information session and Q&A to get all the information you need about running and serving. Let me know if you have any questions OR email the current ESMS liaison on the D2 CEC, Len Silverman (an ESMS alum dad).
Beth Servetar
ESMS Parent Coordinator
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If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact pta@esms.org or call (212) 360-0114 to request assistance.
