Brooklyn Collegiate Preparatory High School A College Board School

As the new school year begins, we are poised for another year of learning, growth, and discovery. Families, here are some important reminders as we prepare to return to school on September 4:

• The state’s new cell phone law goes into effect this school year. To learn more, visit schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy.
• Make sure your child's school can reach you—log in to your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) to update your contact information.
• Understand your child’s transportation options and eligibility. Visit schools.nyc.gov/Transportation for details.
• Make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations. If your child is starting school or childcare for the first time, they’ll also need a physical exam from a healthcare provider.
• Review the full 2025-2026 calendar to mark key dates and events.

For more information and a back-to-school checklist, visit schools.nyc.gov/BackToSchool. You can also reach out to your school’s Parent Coordinator with any questions or concerns; you can locate their contact information with our “Find a School” tool.

I can’t wait to see you all very soon and to celebrate the first of many amazing days in the 2025-2026 school year!

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor

The Chancellor’s Spotlight:

This July and August, the Summer Rising site at River East Elementary in East Harlem was buzzing with excitement and learning. Thanks to our partnerships with multiple community-based organizations, students participated in enrichment ranging from swimming to dance—activities that Fernando, a Summer Rising student, noted as highlights of the summer. He also found the academics engaging, saying, “My teacher made learning fun.”

Nominate a person or program for The Chancellor’s Spotlight here.

Our Highlight Video:

For translations, please visit our YouTube page.

NYCPS News and Resources:

• Read about our exciting 2025 state test results on The Morning Bell!
• For news and resources, follow NYCPS online at Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
• Here’s the weekly video from Mayor Eric Adams. If you’re interested in receiving updates directly from the Mayor’s Office, please click here.

Morningside Virtual Parent Workshop – Hosted by the Brooklyn North and South Superintendents’ Offices, this virtual session offers parents helpful strategies and resources to support their child’s learning at home.

With gratitude for the generosity of the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility, Brooklyn North and Brooklyn South High Schools, in collaboration with our Presidents’

Council, are pleased to offer two FREE workshops for parents, guardians and caregivers of the beloved young people who attend our schools. Workshops will be held in Zoom and

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Now more than ever our children need strong academic and social-emotional skills. To help you reinforce effective habits at home, Elevate Education will be running a series of family engagement workshops.

Please click on the attachments to learn how to access your student's grades. 

As the new school year begins, we are poised for another year of learning, growth, and discovery. Families, here are some important reminders as we prepare to return to school on September 4:

• The state’s new cell phone law goes into effect this school year. To learn more, visit schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy.
• Make sure your child's school can reach you—log in to your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) to update your contact information.
• Understand your child’s transportation options and eligibility. Visit schools.nyc.gov/Transportation for details.
• Make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations. If your child is starting school or childcare for the first time, they’ll also need a physical exam from a healthcare provider.
• Review the full 2025-2026 calendar to mark key dates and events.

For more information and a back-to-school checklist, visit schools.nyc.gov/BackToSchool. You can also reach out to your school’s Parent Coordinator with any questions or concerns; you can locate their contact information with our “Find a School” tool.

I can’t wait to see you all very soon and to celebrate the first of many amazing days in the 2025-2026 school year!

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor

The Chancellor’s Spotlight:

This July and August, the Summer Rising site at River East Elementary in East Harlem was buzzing with excitement and learning. Thanks to our partnerships with multiple community-based organizations, students participated in enrichment ranging from swimming to dance—activities that Fernando, a Summer Rising student, noted as highlights of the summer. He also found the academics engaging, saying, “My teacher made learning fun.”

Nominate a person or program for The Chancellor’s Spotlight here.

Our Highlight Video:

For translations, please visit our YouTube page.

NYCPS News and Resources:

• Read about our exciting 2025 state test results on The Morning Bell!
• For news and resources, follow NYCPS online at Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.
• Here’s the weekly video from Mayor Eric Adams. If you’re interested in receiving updates directly from the Mayor’s Office, please click here.