HSSL Weekly Parent Update

We will hold expedited parent association elections on Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm see below for details

Elections for our parent association will be held Wednesday, December 17th at 6pm on zoom. Will take nominations from the floor for:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

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Meeting ID: 989 8735 9396
Passcode: 000000

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WE NEED A QUORUM AT LEAST 10 PARENT IN ORDER TO HOLD A VOTE, SO PLEASE MAKE YOUR BEST EFFORT TO COME EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT RUNNING FOR OFFICE.

We are super proud of our student who completed their Ed Equity Lab online college courses through Arizona State University. We wanted to congratulate them with a celebratory breakfast! Special shout out to or Librarian Ms. Rothfeld for being our academic advisor for these courses this semester.

Our annual pajama day holiday party is the last day of school before winter break! Tuesday, December 23rd staff and students are invited wear their pajamas to school and celebrate the holiday season.

There is a prize for best pajama outfit, food, crafts, games and more.

New York City Public School will be closed for Winter Recess Wednesday, December 24th through Friday, January 2nd. Classes will resume on Monday, January 5th!

New York City Public Schools will be closed for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day Monday, January 19th.

January Regents Exam administration begins Tuesday, January 20th. STUDENTS ARE ONLY REQUIRED TO ATTEND SCHOOL DURING THIS WEEK IF THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO TAKE AN EXAM.

MORNING ENTRY CUT OFF TIME: 9:50AM

AFTERNOON ENTRY CUT OFF TIME: 1:50PM

Students will NOT be allowed to sit for the exam if they arrive after the cut off time.

Dear Families and Colleagues,

We are excited to invite you to join the Central Crisis Support Team’s Winter–Spring 2026 Family Engagement Workshop Series—a set of virtual, trauma-informed workshops designed to support caregivers and strengthen families.

These sessions are created to:

• Foster connection and community among caregivers

• Offer practical tools for managing stress, trauma, and everyday challenges

• Support caregivers in caring for themselves and their children

• Translate complex topics like trauma, emotions, and resilience into clear, usable strategies

Topics across the series include:

• Caring for children who have experienced trauma

• Co-regulation and nervous system literacy

• Coping skills for families and calming chaos at home

• The healing power of joy, play, and family routines

• Caregiver self-compassion, boundaries, and restorative practices

• Trauma’s impact on learning, attendance, and social-emotional development

Workshop Details

• Virtual (Zoom)

• Mondays: 5:00–6:00 PM

• Tuesdays: 7:30–8:30 PM

• Families may attend one session or the entire series

These workshops are open, supportive, and judgment-free. Come as you are and leave with tools, connection, and hope.

Roger Ball, LCSW, MA, PhD

Supervisor of School Social Workers

Central Crisis Support Team (CCST)

Office of Safety and Youth Development/ NYCDOE

1230 Zerega Ave, Room 050

Work: 929-561-1729

Cell: 914-319-6217