New Yorkers can save hundreds of gallons of water each week by following these simple water-saving tips
Turn Trash Into Treasure on the First Climate Action Day of the School Year!
We're Listening: Chancellor Announces Five-Borough Listening Tour
Beginning November 19, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos will be traveling across the five boroughs and listening to parents, educators, and other community member as part of her Five-Borough Listening Tour. Check out the Chancellor's schedule, and register to attend an event in your borough to let us know your thoughts about City schools!
Opportunities for Students (November 2024)
This November, there are several learning opportunities and programs available for City students of all ages. See what's available for NYC public school students this month and beyond, and register/apply for them today!
New York's Public Libraries Are Here to Help You Plan for Life After Graduation
The New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and Queens Public Library offer a wide range of resources—including individual counseling, college and career prep workshops, and programs to help our students take the next big step, whatever that may be.
The Month Ahead (November 2024)
See what's in store for NYC Public Schools during the month of November 2024! Key dates this month include Diwali, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Recess, and this year's second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Prepare for Remote Learning
In the event that weather conditions or other emergencies require the temporary closure of public school buildings, students will participate in remote learning at home. Make sure your family is ready with these tips and answers to frequently asked questions.
Get Ready for November’s Parent-Teacher Conferences
On Thursday, November 7, 14, and 21, and Friday, November 22, NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) are holding their second round of Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) of the 2024–2025 school year. Check out some of our tips to make your conference productive!
Learn About the NYC School Bus App
The NYC School Bus App is a resource for families to keep track of their child's yellow bus commute. Learn how to access it and join your child on their journey to and from school.
Stay Informed with a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
With a NYCSA, you can:
- Access your child's school information on the go
- See your student’s grades, test scores and more
- Complete important forms
- Take classes in Parent University
- Get technology support through SupportHub
Native American Heritage Month Highlight: Maria Tallchief
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we're sharing the story of Maria Tallchief, an Osage woman who went on to become the first prima ballerina from the United States
What We're Reading
November is Native American Heritage Month! Celebrate Native American history, culture, and traditions with these real-life and fictional stories written by authors from a range of cultural backgrounds with unique perspectives. We hope you enjoy these books as much as we do!
Early Readers (3K–Grade 2)
- Fry Bread, by Kevin Noble Maillard; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
- On the Trapline, by David Alexander Robertson; illustrated by Julie Flett
- Powwow Day, by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
- We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
Elementary (Grades 3–5)
- The Birchbark House, by Louise Erdrich
- JoJo Makoons: The Use-To-Be Best Friend, by Dawn Quigley; illustrated by Tara Audibert
- Sisters of the Neversea, by Cynthia Leitich Smith
- We Are Still Here: Native American Truths Everyone Should Know, by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Frané Lessac
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
- Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smtih
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians but Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition), by Anton Trueur
- The Sea in Winter, by Christine Day
- The Sea-Ringed World, by María García Esperón; illustrated by Amanda Mijangos; translated by David Bowles
Upper Grades (Grades 9–12)
- An Indigenous People’s History of the United States for Young People, by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz; adapted by Debbie Reese and Jean Mendoza
- Elatsoe, by Darcie Little Badger; illustrations by Rovina Cai
- Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley
- Rez Ball, by Byron Graves
You can find these books and many more great reads on Sora, our Citywide Digital Library, which provides free access to thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks for our students, including those in the Native American Heritage Month Collection. Plus, check out our Native American Heritage webpage for more resources and to learn more about the celebrations!
Missed our previous book recommendations?
Check them out in the "What We're Reading" Archive!
SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SCHOOLS
NYC public schools were full of spooks and sweets celebrating Halloween on October 31. Here are some of our favorite costumes and festivities throughout our schools.
Dates to Remember
- All Month Long: National Native American Heritage Month
- November 1: Diwali; schools closed
- November 3: Daylight Savings Time ends
- November 5: Election Day; no classes for students
- November 7: Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences (Elementary Schools); early dismissal for affected students
- November 11: Veterans Day; schools closed
- November 14: Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences (Middle Schools and D75 Programs); early dismissal for affected students
- November 19: Climate Action Day — "Waste"
- November 21: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences (High Schools, K–12, and 6–12 programs)
- November 22: Afternoon Parent-Teacher Conferences (High Schools, K–12, and 6–12 programs); early dismissal for affected students
- November 28–29: Thanksgiving Recess; schools closed
The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar has been Updated
The latest calendar can be viewed on the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar page.
An Introduction to Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos
"I am honored and excited to be your new Chancellor. As a lifelong educator and mom of a New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) student, I am eager to work with and serve you."
Class is in Session with Parent University
Parent University is a free online learning platform for NYCPS families. Start the 2024–25 school year by enrolling in courses you're interested in today!
Make Your Own Upcycled Bird Feeder for Climate Action Day!
Celebrate Climate Action Day at home by recycling your milk carton into a beautiful, homemade birdhouse!
Apply to NYC Middle Schools for Fall 2025 by December 20
From October 15 until December 20, 2024, NYC families can apply to middle school for the 2024–25 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
The Fall 2025 High School Application is Now Open
From October 1 until December 4, 2024, NYC families can apply to high school for the 2024–25 school year. Learn more about this year's admissions processes, including suggested tips and tools that you can use to discover and select programs, and submit your application!
OMNY Card 'Taps' Into NYC Schools This Fall
This fall, NYC Public Schools will begin distributing Student OMNY Cards to students across the City. Learn how OMNY Cards improve upon Student MetroCards in almost every single way, and get ready to "tap in!"
A MySchools.nyc Tutorial: Learn the Basics
Throughout any stage of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) application processes for 3-K, Pre-K, Kindergarten, middle school, high school, and Gifted and Talented (G&T) for grades 1, 2, 3, and 4, you can use MySchools.nyc—learn how to today!
Ready to Read: Literacy Resources for Families
NYC Reads is reshaping the way that we teach our students to read, but the learning doesn't have to stop at the classroom door! Whether it's a family book club or a phonics-based 20 questions game, you can bring the "science of reading" home by using any of our helpful resources that will help your children continue to develop their literacy skills, like:
- Reading Games
- Phonics, Vocabulary, and Storytelling Practice
- And more!
