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GRADING POLICY

4

Excels at Grade Level Standards

3

Proficient at Grade Level Standards

2

Approaching Grade Level Standards

1

Below Grade Level Standards

Units of Study

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Physical Education - Ms.Martin 718-431-1960

Welcome families to the P.S.131 Physical Education Program. I am thrilled to be working alongside an amazing faculty and a

community of Physical Education enthusiasts to bring the many benefits of the program to your child during the 2025-2026 school year.

Physical Education Goal-Highlights

Physical Education is an integral part of your child’s education program. The students will engage in physical movement and develop personal and social skills necessary for maintaining an active lifestyle and good health.

Your child will receive Physical Education at least once a week and will engage in various sports and movement activities. There will be individual and group lessons, that include but not limited to soccer, mini-basketball and rhythm dancing. Also, sessions will include, locomotor, kicking, throwing, and catching activities to develop fine and gross motor skills. Through peer interactions your child will build self-esteem, self-confidence, sportsmanship, recognition of various cultures and respect for all.

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Educación Física - Sra. Martin 718 -431-1960

Bienvenidos familias al Programa de Educación Física P.S.131. Estoy encantado de trabajar junto a una facultad increíble y una comunidad de entusiastas de la educación física para llevar los muchos beneficios del programa a su hijo durante el año escolar 2025-2026.

Aspectos destacados de los objetivos de educación física

La educación física es una parte integral del programa educativo de su hijo. Los estudiantes participarán en el movimiento físico y desarrollarán habilidades personales y sociales necesarias para mantener un estilo de vida activo y buena salud.

Su hijo recibirá educación física al menos una vez a la semana y participará en diversos deportes y actividades de movimiento. Habrá clases individuales y grupales, que incluyen, entre otras, fútbol, mini-baloncesto y baile rítmico. Además, las sesiones incluirán actividades locomotoras, patadas, lanzamientos y captura para desarrollar habilidades motoras finas y gruesas. A través de las interacciones con sus compañeros, su hijo desarrollará la autoestima, la confianza en sí mismo, el espíritu deportivo, el reconocimiento de diversas culturas y el respeto por todos.

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體育 - 馬丁女 718-431-1960

歡迎家庭參加 P.S.131 體育課程。我很高興能與一位了不起的教師和體育愛好者社區一起工作,為您的孩子帶來該計劃的許多好處在 2025-2026學年期間。

體育目標亮點

體育是您孩子教育計劃不可或缺的一部分。學生將參與身體運動,並發展保持積極的生活方式和身體健康所需的個人和社交技能。

您的孩子每周至少接受一次體育課,並將參加各種體育和運動活動。將有個人和團體課程,包括但不限於足球,迷你籃球和節奏舞。此外,課程將包括運動、踢腿、投擲和接球活動,以發展精細和粗大運動技能。通過同伴互動,您的孩子將建立自尊、自信、體育精神、對各種文化的認可和對所有人的尊重。

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Physical Education - Martin - Units of Study

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September December March

Rules & Routines Mid-Year - Skills Review Yoga And Mindfulness

Locomotor Skills January April

October Striking Skills Jump Rope Skills

Locomotor Skills February May

November Kicking Skills Rhythm - Fit Skills

Throwing - Catching Skills June

End-Year - Skills Review

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Physical Education - Martin - Grading Policy

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4

Excels at Grade Level Standards

3

Proficient at Grade Level Standards

2

Approaching Grade Level Standards

1

Below Grade Level Standards

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Art- Ms.Barry

Goal: To provide an environment which fosters curiosity, creative thinking, artistic growth, and visual learning in the classroom and beyond.

Your child will receive art at least once a week with Ms. Barry. Art instruction at P.S. 131 provides a diverse and engaging variety of arts opportunities in a variety of media - drawing, painting, collage etc. to foster self-expression and self-confidence in a supportive environment. Instruction is aligned with the NYC Blueprint for the Arts.

Art Studio Motto:

"Turn your mistakes into something great!"

HBarry@schools.nyc.gov 718 - 431 - 1960

About Me:

Welcome to an exciting new school year!! I have been teaching at P.S. 131 for over 20 years now, both as a classroom teacher and as the art teacher for the past nine years. I have a B.A. in art and art history from The University of Dallas and a M.S. in Education from Pace University. I love reading, visiting museums, and creating art in my spare time! We are so lucky to live in NYC!

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Art- Ms.Barry

Objetivo:

Proporcionar un entorno que fomente la curiosidad, el pensamiento creativo, el crecimiento artístico y el aprendizaje visual en el aula y más allá.

Su hijo recibirá arte al menos una vez por semana con la Sra. Barry. Instrucción de arte en P.S. 131 ofrece una variedad diversa y atractiva de oportunidades artísticas en una variedad de medios: dibujo, pintura, collage, etc. para fomentar la autoexpresión y la confianza en uno mismo en un entorno de apoyo. La instrucción está alineada con el Plan para las Artes de la Ciudad de Nueva York.

Lema del estudio de arte:

"¡Convierte tus errores en algo grandioso!"

HBarry@schools.nyc.gov 718 - 431 - 1960

Acerca de mí:

¡¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo y emocionante año escolar!! He estado enseñando en P.S. 131 durante más de 20 años, tanto como profesora de aula como profesora de arte durante los últimos nueve años. Tengo un B.A. en arte e historia del arte de la Universidad de Dallas y una maestría. en Educación de Pace University. ¡Me encanta leer, visitar museos y crear arte en mi tiempo libre! ¡Tenemos mucha suerte de vivir en Nueva York!

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Art- Ms.Barry

目标:

提供一个在课堂内外培养好奇心、创造性思维、艺术成长和视觉学习的环境。

您的孩子每周至少会与巴里女士一起接受一次艺术创作。 P.S. 的艺术指导131 提供各种媒介的多样化且引人入胜的艺术机会 - 绘画、拼贴画等,以在支持性环境中培养自我表达和自信。教学与纽约市艺术蓝图保持一致。

艺术工作室座右铭:

“把你的错误变成伟大的事情!”

HBarry@schools.nyc.gov 718 - 431 - 1960

关于我:

欢迎来到激动人心的新学年!我一直在 P.S. 教书。 131 已经 20 多年了,在过去的 9 年里既担任课堂老师又担任美术老师。我有学士学位达拉斯大学艺术和艺术史学士学位和硕士学位。佩斯大学教育学博士。我喜欢在业余时间阅读、参观博物馆和创作艺术!我们很幸运住在纽约!

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ART - KEY CONCEPTS/Skills GRADING POLICY

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NYS Visual Arts Learning Standards

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Computers with Ms.Harvey

Welcome to a new 2025- 2026 school year at PS 131. My name is Ms. Harvey and I have worked at PS 131 for 24 years. I was a 4th grade teacher for 10 years and I’m going into my 14th year as the Technology teacher. The general Technology program is centered around providing students with a well-rounded education anchored by the New York State K12 Computer Science and Digital Fluency Learning Standards & the ISTE Standards- International Society for Technology in Education.

Throughout the school year all students will get a hands-on opportunity to work with technology, learn how to troubleshoot issues and develop important skills as a 21st century learner. All students will be introduced to CS4ALL- Computer Science concepts and their responsibilities as a Digital Citizen.

Contact Number: 718-431-1960

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Computers Grading Policy & Units of Study

Grading Policy

K-1st: Unit 1

  • Getting to Know Parts of the Computer
  • Alphabet/ Phonetic Awareness with Picture Recognition:Letters A-1
  • Identifying letters on keyboard
  • Introduction to Starfall and Wixie - pending(Creative Drawing Program)
  • Labeling pictures with words

**If you have any questions contact

Ms. Harvey at 718-431-1960

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Computer Units of study: k-1st Grade

K-1st: Unit 2

  • Introduction to Login- logout of new computers
  • Mouse control
  • Alphabet/ Phonetic Awareness with Picture Recognition:Letters J-R
  • Identifying letters on keyboard
  • Using Starfall and Wixie (Creative Drawing Program)
  • Labeling pictures with sentences

K-1st: Unit 3

  • Introduction to Computer

Short cuts

  • Mouse control
  • Alphabet/ Phonetic Awareness with Picture Recognition:Letters S-Z
  • Identifying letters on keyboard
  • Using Starfall and Wixie (Creative Drawing Program)
  • Labeling pictures with paragraphs

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Computer Units of study:2nd Grade

Unit 1

  • Introduction to Login-Logout of new computers
  • Mouse control
  • Introduction to Brainpop Jr. and Login process
  • Introduction to Write About It & Draw About It in BrainPop Jr.

Videos

  • Parts of A Computer
  • Digital Etiquette
  • Internet Safety
  • Computer Programming

  • Introduction to Wixie (Online Creative Drawing Program

Unit 2

  • Introduction to CS4All- Computer Science Concepts

-What is Computer Science?

Unit 3

  • Introduction to Digital Citizenship using BrainPop

-What responsibilities do you have as a digital citizen?

Unit 4

  • Research Projects using school subscription online resources & Wixie

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Computer Units of study:3rd-5th Grade

Unit 1

  • Introduction to Login- logout of new computers
  • Review Mouse control
  • Introduction to Online Typing websites

-Dance Mat Typing (3rd-4th)

-Learn To Type (5th)

Focus:

-Why is learning how to typing important?

-Home row & building muscle memory for correct hand position on keyboard

  • Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint program

Unit 2

  • Introduction to CS4All- Computer Science Concepts

-What is Computer Science?

-What is Computational Thinking?

Unit 3

  • Introduction MakerSpace/Engineering Design & AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Unit 4

  • Introduction to Digital Citizenship using Common Sense Media & Everfi (5th Only)

**All students in grades 2-5 will be using their DOE email usernames to log in to various accounts.

All 3rd grade students will have a chance to participate in the Makerspace/Engineering Design Afterschool program.(Optional)

All 4th and 5th grade students will have a chance to participate in building a MakerSpace Project.(Mandatory)

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Library with Ms. Keiser

Grading Policy:

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4 Excels at Grade Level Standards

3 Proficient at Grade Level Standards

2 Approaching Grade Level Standards

1 Below Grade Level Standards

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I’m Ms. Keiser, and I’m so excited to welcome you to library for the 2025-2026 school year!

Expectations: Students are expected to participate and try their best in all library activities, show respect to their peers, and take good care of library books. Through group storytime activities and opportunities for independent reading, students will become confident readers and researchers and discover how reading and learning can be fun!

dkeiser@schools.nyc.gov

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Biblioteca Ms. Keiser

Metas: La biblioteca es un ambiente acogedor que apoya el aprendizaje personalizado y ayuda a todos los estudiantes a convertirse en lectores e investigadores seguros. A través de actividades grupales a la hora de contar cuentos y oportunidades para la lectura independiente, los estudiantes aumentarán sus habilidades y su aprecio por los libros, ¡y descubrirán cómo leer y aprender pueden ser divertidos!

Soy la Sra. Keiser y estoy muy emocionada de darle la bienvenida a su familia a la biblioteca para el año escolar 2025-2026.

Expectativas: Su hijo tendrá clases en la biblioteca al menos una vez a la semana con la Sra. Keiser. Para que podamos explorar la lectura juntos, se espera que los estudiantes participen y hagan lo mejor que puedan en todas las actividades de la biblioteca, muestren respeto a sus compañeros y cuiden bien los libros de la biblioteca.

dkeiser@schools.nyc.gov

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图书馆 Ms. Keiser

图书馆是一个温馨的境,支持个性化学,并帮助所有学生成自信的者和研究人。通故事时间和独立阅读的机会,学生将提高他的技能和对书籍的欣力,并发现阅读和学趣!

我是 Keiser 女士,非常高兴欢迎您的家人在 2025-2026 学年来到图书馆

期望:您的孩子每周至少上一次瑟女士的图书馆课一起探索阅读,学生应该积极参与并尽力参加图书馆的所有活,尊重同人,并爱护图书馆籍.

dkeiser@schools.nyc.gov

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Library Scope and Sequence

Curriculum: The P.S. 131 library curriculum is aligned to the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum. Hands-on activities encourage critical thinking skills and collaboration with peers.

Pre-K and K

  • Library Rules and Routines
  • Taking Care of Books
  • Holidays and Celebrations
  • Exploring Our World: Animals and their Environments

1st and 2nd Grade

  • Respect and Kindness: Self-to-Text Connections and Building Relationships in the Library
  • Making Predictions: Creepy Tales
  • Problem and Solution: Penelope Rex

3rd Grade

  • Exploring Character: Inside and Outside Character Traits, Comparing and Contrasting Characters
  • Exploring Setting: Identify/Describe Setting, Settings Around the World, Country Brochure Research Project

4th and 5th Grade

  • Genre Study: Fairytales, Fractured Fairytales, Writing Our Own Stories
  • Online Safety and Digital Citizenship: Personal and Private Information
  • Point of View: Perspective, Animal Diary Research Project

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Library: Book Borrowing!

All students will be able to borrow library books for free throughout the year.

  • Students may borrow up to 2 books each week.
  • Your student will not be allowed to borrow new books if they repeatedly forget to return the books they have finished. Please remind your student to remember their books!
  • Students or parents can always reach out to me with questions about student library accounts.

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Science with Ms. Kwong

Introduction:

Hi everyone! I’m Ms. Kwong and I am so excited to welcome your child into the Science Lab this academic year. I have been a classroom teacher for three years and this is my first year at P.S. 131.

My earnest desire is to foster the love of science through hands-on experiments and collaborative activities aligned with the New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards.

Expectations:

In this classroom all students are expected to share their voice, demonstrate respect for one another, ask questions and synthesis information to gain deeper understanding.

Your child is also expected to participate in class discussions and engage in writing activities using their investigative notebooks. This practice will help your child become familiar with scientific terminology and develop new understandings as we investigate each unit of study.

Motivational Science Quote: Millions saw the apple fall, Newton was the only one who asked “Why?”...Bernard M. Baruch

Email: CKwong3@schools.nyc.gov

Google Voice Number: (848) 253 - 0537

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Ciencia con la Sra. Kwong

Introducción:

¡Hola a todos! Soy la Sra. Kwong y estoy muy emocionada de darles la bienvenida a su hijo/a al Laboratorio de Ciencias este año académico. He sido maestra de aula durante tres años y este es mi primer año en la escuela pública 131.

Mi mayor deseo es fomentar el amor por la ciencia mediante experimentos prácticos y actividades colaborativas que se ajusten a los Estándares de Aprendizaje de Ciencias del Estado de Nueva York para estudiantes de primaria y secundaria.

Expectativas:

En esta clase, se espera que todos los estudiantes compartan su opinión, se respeten mutuamente, hagan preguntas y sinteticen la información para profundizar su comprensión.

También se espera que su hijo/a participe en los debates en clase y realice actividades de escritura con sus cuadernos de investigación. Esta práctica le ayudará a familiarizarse con la terminología científica y a desarrollar nuevos conocimientos a medida que investigamos cada unidad de estudio.

Cita científica motivadora: Millones vieron caer la manzana, Newton fue el único que preguntó "¿Por qué?"... Bernard M. Baruch

Correo electrónico: CKwong3@schools.nyc.gov

Número de Google Voice: (848) 253 - 0537

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科學與 Ms. Kwong

引言:

大家好!我是 Ms. Kwong,非常高興地歡迎您的孩子在本學年加入科學實驗室。我擔任課堂教師已有三年,今年是我在131公立學校的第一年。

我真誠地希望透過符合紐約州12年級科學學習標準的動手實驗和合作活動,培養學生對科學的熱愛。

期望:

在這個課堂上,所有學生都應分享自己的聲音,相互尊重,提出問題並整合資訊以加深理解。

您的孩子也應參與課堂討論,並使用他們的調查筆記本進行寫作活動。這個練習將幫助您的孩子熟悉科學術語,並在我們調查每個學習單元的過程中獲得新的理解。

勵志科學名言:數百萬人見證了蘋果落地,但只有牛頓問了「為什麼?」…伯納德·M·巴魯克

電子郵件:CKwong3@schools.nyc.gov

Google Voice 編號: (848) 253 - 0537

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Science- Grading Policy & Units of Study

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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIFTH GRADERS

NEW NY SunWorks HydroPOnic Lab

Grant-funded Expansion of our garden room with new machines

MoMA ARTS PARTNERSHIP

Opportunity for students to display work at the museum

THE METROPOLITAN OPERA RESIDENCY

All 5th GRaders will attend a Dress Rehearsal AT THE MET

and A MET TEACHING ARTIST WILL TEACH OUR FIFTH GRADERS