Independent Work
During English Language Arts students utilize computers. Technology provides an opportunity for students to tap into their learning modality by helping reinforce core skills.
STEAM
Welcome to The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School: Please scroll down to find out what is happening at our school.
"Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0."If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Kwafi Gray @ kgray6@schools.nyc.gov to request assistance.
Parent FYI-
ELECTION DAY, NOV.6TH. WE HAVE A VOICE PLEASE USE IT. VOTE! We are a voting site. There is no school for students on this day.
Oct. Calendar PDF OCT 2018 CALENDAR.pdf
New Uniform Policy: Parents we are a mandated uniform school and with our status now as Magnet STEAM school we have updated our school uniform policy. Uniforms are to be worn daily and they consist of the following: For K-5th grade students- School shirt (red polo with school logo), standard school navy pants/skirt or dress and navy or black shoes. Pre-K students it is a grey polo shirt with school logo. On scheduled gym days students should wear navy sweatpants and a white shirt. We will still use our white button down shirts/polo shirts for special assembly days.
Moving forward students should be in their red school shirt and navy pants unless notified of a special assembly. Only Pre-k shirts are ordered specifically through the school. The cost of the shirt is $10.
***PARENTS*** - IF YOU MISSED THE 2nd WINDOW TO ORDER YOUR CHILD'S UNIFORM PLEASE READ BELOW : Window #3 is typically a ‘last call’ window for those who did not order yet or maybe for new students who just enrolled. Your school’s ordering window is as follows: 9/17-10/14/18, Delivery Date:10/31/18 Parents click on the following link to purchase our new school uniform shirt: www.smoothUSA.com/PS160X Pre k parents, shirts are not available online for our Pre-K students due to sizing. Info will be sent home on how to purchase pre-K uniform shirts. Just A Reminder : Parents, it is important that we have an Emergency Contact Card on file for your child with correct pick up and contact information. Students will not be released to anyone who is not on their blue emergency card. If you need to add any new information please click on the link and send the adjusted information in your child's homework folder. blue card pdf.pdf (Please click here to download Parent Emergency Contact Card).
Please be mindful to listen out for phone blasts from the school in regards to upcoming activities.
Note: If you have not signed up for our REMIND Text message service please scroll down for more information on how to log in and receive text messages from the school.
Parents Please Note: There are some new protocols for our NEW GYM- Please click on link to view: New gym protocol.pdf
P.S. 160 Full S.T.E.A.M Ahead 2018-2019
The Walt Disney school is moving full STEAM ahead this year in Science, Technology, Engineering , Art and Math. This website is here to keep you informed of "What's Happening At P.S. 160".
How To Maneuver Through Our Website: Click on the menu and under each tab find out information about our school.
*Information about the Rules/Regulations of P.S. 160 and the NYC DOE can be found under the About The Walt Disney School tab.-
At the About The Walt Disney School sub tab you will find: 1) Our Mission /Vision Statement 2) Link to the NYC DOE Rules & Regulations 3) Our Parent Handbook where you can find information about the in's and out's of P.S. 160.
P.S. 160's Policies/Rules sub tab you will find: 1) A link to the NYC Chancellor's Regulations 2) P.S. 160's Parent Involvement Policy 3) Cell Phone/ Electronic Usage Policy 4) Grading Policy
*Please check out our Parent Coordinator (Parent FYI).- Here you will find parent resources, information about upcoming workshops, parent/student events, information concerning middle school and links to our Remind text and email system .
* The Class Directory - This is where you can find information such as ; homework assignments, reports and special announcements concerning your child's class.
Parent Events
Join us Oct. 27th for our 1st of 5 Family Events from 10 am to 12pm.
CALLING ALL D.A.D.S (Determined Attentive Dedicated & Supportive) Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles etc.: Thank you for making our Annual D.A.D.S Bring Your Child To School Breakfast a great success! We had a wonderful turn out this year!
Quick Links to Important Websites: REMIND (messaging system), Engage NY, etc...
Looking Forward 2018-2019 School Updates
What's Happening In School?-
Click on link to view the NYC DOE School Calendar 2018 - 2019. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar?event_categories=1|Key%20Dates,,
School Contact Information
P.S. 160's Contact Information:
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE WE ARE INTHE PROCESS OF SETTING UP PARENT ACCESS TO OUR TEACHER EMAILS.
Phone #- (718) 822-8402 Fax # (718) 822 8416
Principal: Lori Baker, E-mail- lbaker3@ schools.nyc.gov
Asst. Principal: Katherine Atiles, E-mail- katiles@schools.nyc.gov
Parent Coordinator: Kwafi Gray, E-mail - kgray6@schools.nyc.gov
CEC ( Community Education Council ) MEETINGS -
Community Education Council (CEC) meetings are very important and parents/ community members are welcome to attend. It is a great way to get informed about what is going on in your school district. Please click on the link to find out more information about CECs.-http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/CEC/currentmembers.htm.
Congratulations again to our teachers who received tenure on Dec. 19, 2017 ; MS. NELSON (PRE K-144), MS. NIX-MILLER (5-366) AND MS. DOHERTY (S.T.E.A.M. ART TEACHER).
At our CEC Meeting held on April 25th at PS 68, 4011 Monticello ave. at 6 :00 pm (Business Meeting) and at 7:00 pm (Calendar Meeting). The main topic of discussion at this meeting was the state of education. What is the plan for our schools under the new Trump Administration. Parent leaders from different schools urged parents to review the "proposed" Bill H.R. 610, "Title l- Choices In Education Act" and to become proactive in the state of their child's education.
Events, Project Based Learning , Celebrations and much more
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Order your new school uniform shirt by Aug 18th!
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To learn more about Autism please click on the link below for more information and resources:
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Councilman Andy King showing our students our new rock climbing wall.
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Thank you to Superintendent Meisha Ross Porter for joining us at our New Gym opening and Open House.
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Wow!!! Our New Gym Is Spectacular!
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Our third grade students demonstrating their presentation skills.
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STEAM - Collaborative Research
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Math: Problem Solving
Students develop understanding and mastery of the subject through peer teaching.
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Properties of Matter-Invisible Ink
The students learned how to write a secret message using lemon juice. Lemon juice is an acidic and weakens paper. When the paper is heated, the remaining acid turns the paper brown and reveals the message.
STEAM
Test Coordinator's Corner-Important Testing Dates & Information.
Elementary and middle school students in New York State take yearly State tests in core academic subjects to assess their mastery of the Common Core Learning Standards. Students’ test results are one of the factors that schools use to decide whether to promote a student to the next grade. Educators also analyze students’ test results to help determine which instructional standards to focus on, and to evaluate their programs.
The links below take you to pages with more information about each particular test that elementary and middle school students take; you can also read more about how subjects are taught in New York City on the Academics page.
English Language Arts (ELA): Students in grades 3-8 take this test in spring.
- Math: Students in grades 3-8 take this test in spring.
- Science: Students in grades 4 and 8 take this test in spring.
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/resources/testing/default.htm Click on this link for more information about NY State Exams.