HSSL Weekly Parent Update

*THERE'S STILL TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR SURVEY*

Every year, we ask families, teachers, and staff of grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6–12 to take the NYC School Survey. The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of their school community think about their school. The information collected by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.

Step 1: Get What You Need to Start

If your child attends an NYCPS, you will need your child's nine-digit student identification number (OSIS) to begin the survey online. You can find the OSIS number on your child's report card or student ID. If you cannot locate it, contact me via email Pcraig2@schools.nyc.gov

Step 2: Enter Your Access Code

• NYCPS and Charter School Families
  Enter a lowercase “f” followed by your child’s nine-digit OSIS number (example: f123456789).

Step 3: Complete the Survey!

A few class trip highlights

Spring Recess for NYC Public School Students will take place from Thursday, April 2 through Friday, April 10th. Classes will resume Monday April 13th.

Test administration for the PSAT & SAT will be held as follows:

PSAT

• Monday, April 20th @ 8am - Students Testing w/ Accommodation & IEPs
  
• Friday, April 24th @ 9am - general education students
  

SAT

• Wednesday, April 22nd @ 9am - general education students
  
• Monday, April 27th @ 8am - Students Testing w/ Accommodation & IEPs
  

Our Senior trip to Hershey Park will take place Wednesday, May 27th. We will depart the school by 8am and return to Brooklyn by 6pm. Permission slips and payment are due by Monday, April 20th to Mx. Craig in room 1E4.

New York Road Runners (NYRR) is excited to introduce Run For The Future – a free program that empowers young women rising into 10th through 12th grade. The program features running as a tool to build personal development and physical fitness. Participants do not need to identify as a runner or athlete – just be willing to take the first step!

Free Benefits Include:

· New Balance running gear and sneakers

· Omni card to travel to and from practice

· Healthy snacks and a fitness kit to support their training to run their very first 5K (3.1-mile) race!

At the conclusion of the program, participants join a network of alumnae, with opportunities to participate in our year-long program. This program includes:

Networking opportunities- connect with like-minded individuals and industry leaders through exclusive events designed to expand your network.

Training Series – Participate in coach led training series designed to enhance your running skills.

Community Building – join a vibrant community of young women who are committed to personal development, wellness, collaboration and success.

How to Share This Opportunity:

· Forward this email to rising 10th through 12th grade young women and their families.

· Post and Share the Run For The Future flyer with your community.

· Encourage students to visit www.nyrr.org/rftf to learn more and apply!

Important Dates: The online application closes on April 17, 2026.

Thank you for supporting the next generation of confident and empowered young women! Please contact runforthefuture@nyrr.org with any questions.

Best,?

*We use the words “young women” broadly to include cisgender, transgender, nonbinary, gender non-conforming, those currently exploring their gender identity, and anyone who identifies as a young woman.

Summer Rising has important updates and key dates! Please see link below and Key Summer Rising Dates.

• https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer-rising
• Key Summer Rising Dates
  • March 3: Application opens in MySchools(Open external link)
  • March 27: Application closes in MySchools(Open external link)
  • April 21: Results released
  • May 5: Deadline to accept an offer if you receive one
  • July 1: Summer Rising starts
  • July 3: Observed holiday - No Summer Programming on this day
  • August 7: Summer Rising ends for grades 6-8
  • August 14: Summer Rising ends for grades K-5
  • Summer Rising runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM