PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary

Announcements

• Summer Rising 2025

  A free summer program and adventure in learning for New York City students! 
  All City students in grades K–8 during the 2024–25 school year are eligible to apply, including multilingual learners, immigrant students, and students with disabilities. 
  
  Summer Rising runs from: • July 2 through August 15 for students in grades K–5 • July 2 through August 8 for students in grades 6–8 
  
  New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) have partnered on Summer Rising 2025, supporting students in their academic learning and offering enriching experiences. In addition to field trips, art activities, outdoor recreation and more, free and nutritious breakfast and lunch options will be provided for all students. 
  
  Important Dates 
  • March 4, 2025: Application Opens 
  • March 28, 2025: Application Closes 
  • April 2025: Offer Release • July 2, 2025: Summer Rising Starts 
  
  
  How to Apply to Summer Rising 2025
  1-Visit MySchools.nyc and add your child to your account. • Already have a MySchools account? Just log in! • To create one, go to MySchools.nyc and click on “Create New Account.” Enter the required information. • To add your child to your account, enter their 9-digit student ID number and MySchools account creation code. You can find this information by contacting your child’s school. 
  
  2-Add programs to your child’s application. • Add all of the programs that interest you to your child’s application to give them the best chance to receive an offer. • Only list programs that you genuinely wish for your child to attend. Rank them in your true preference order. 
  
  3-Submit your application. • The admissions process is not first-come, first-served. Apply any time by Friday, March 28 at 11:59 PM—all applications will be treated the same. • After submitting your application, you will receive an email confirming it has been received. • Offers will be released in April. If your child receives an offer, be sure to accept it
  
  Have questions or need support? • Visit schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising • Email us at summer@schools.nyc.gov. • Contact your school. 
  
  Don’t wait! Apply for a Summer Rising seat using your MySchools account between Tuesday, March 4 and Friday, March 28
  
  For more information, visit: schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising

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• NY Kids Rise Save for College Program

  This school year, kindergarteners through 3rd graders can participate in the @nyckidsrise #SaveForCollege Program + get free NYC Scholarship Accounts with money for college + career training: nyckr.org/eligibility-24

   

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• Afterschool Programs

  Local Afterschool Programs

  The PTA has compiled a list of local afterschool programs http://www.ps34.org/groups/4090/ps_34_pta/afterschool

  This collection offers a variety of options for families. Check back often for updates.

   

   

  Is your child being picked up by an afterschool program? Let us know.

  For your child’s safety, it is important that the school is notified of people and programs that can pick up your children at the end of the day.

  Parents/guardians who are having their children picked up after school by outside programs will need to notify the school by printing and completing the After School Release form 2024  or electronically https://forms.gle/LKSXQgq5QCq2ydw7A

  Please return the form to your child’s teacher or email to Ms. Kowalski, Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov or before the start of the program.

   

   

  School Settlement Association Grades k-5

  School Settlement Association at PS34 is a school-based program that only enrolls PS34 participants in grades k-5. Families can now begin to sign up online for the 2023-2024 school year. The program runs from the end of the school day to 5:45 pm.  

   

  How to Apply:

  Step 1 - Visit DYCD Discover : Create an account https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home

  Step 2 – Search for the program school (PS34) https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public

  Step 3 - Complete the application and submit.

   

  Please note that application submission does NOT mean your child/ren are enrolled in the program. You will receive an acceptance letter via email from the Assistant Director Jose Flores to confirm that you have been accepted into the program.

   

  For questions you can contact Mr. Jose jflores@schoolsettlement.org or Flora Hernandez fhernandez@schoolsettlement.org

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• Annual Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification for School Year 2024-2025

  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students age 18 and older rights over student education records. The Parents’ Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security(Open external link) provides you with additional rights, and Chancellor’s Regulation A-820(Open external link) provides additional information.

   

  You can read these notices in various languages. 

  Annual FERPA Notification (School Year 2024-2025)

   Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security  

   

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• Activate your NYC Schools Account

  Get your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) 

  With a NYC Schools Account current Department of Education families can see their children’s academic information, such as grades and attendance, and confirm your address and information. We can help you create your account once enrolled.

  Contact  your Parent Coordinator Ms. Deise Kowalski (Dkowalski@schools.nyc.gov) for your personal account creation code and get started today!

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