Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

Message from BLES Administration

• Happy February

  Happy February! 

  This month we celebrate Black History Month! Did you know that President Ford recognized Black History Month(BHM) on February 10, 1976? 10 years later President Reagan recognized National Black History Month after Congress passed Public Law 99-244. We look forward to celebrating all throughout the month ending with our BHM Spirit Week on 2/24-2/28. 

   

  I look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events:

  2/5- World Read Aloud Day with Linsey Davis- 9:45am(Auditorium);SLT Executive Meeting- 4:00pm

  2/7- MLK Soapbox Event for Grades 3-5- 8:30am (Auditorium)

  2/12- D23 Soapbox Event- 10:00am at PS 41/Mott Hall IV 

  2/13- PTA Meeting- 5:30pm 

  2/14- Parents and Pancakes- 8:30am (Library)

  2/26- SLT Public Meeting-4:00pm 

  2/27- Wellness Committee Meeting & Cooking Class

  2/28- Black History Month Gallery Walk & Performance

   

  Grades 3-5 will start the Mastery Season on 2/4. This means that they are engaging in a Teach, Assess, Reteach Cycle of Learning for Standards Mastery.  Mastery Season will take place from now until Spring when the scholars will take the NYS ELA and Math exams. 

   

  Progress Reports went home on January 31. You will see your child's iReady and Acadience scores for ELA and Math. You will also see your child's overall performance in core subjects, attendance, and comments from your child's teacher on what he/she must work on in order to improve. See schoolwide data attached here: 

  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1invTeE52LO8tIMbzKuE2J_OoyTiJ55D6/view?usp=sharing

   

  Please be reminded that there is NO SCHOOL during the week of 2/17-2/21 for Mid-Winter Recess. Also be reminded that the Valentine's Day Senior Class Fundraiser will begin on 2/10.

   

  Feel free to contact me at Ginad@brooklynlandmark.org if you have any questions or concerns. 

   

  Educationally yours,

   

  Gina Dawson

  Assistant Principal

  Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

  PS 599K

  718 443 2747

   

  K599

• JANUARY Update

  Happy New Year!

  I pray that 2025 is filled with countless blessings for you and your loved ones! 

  This month, as we reflect on beginnings and endings, I’d like to celebrate Ms. Felicia Baptiste! Ms. Baptiste has served as a general education teacher, School Leadership Team co-chair, Data Specialist and Instructional Leadership Team member at BLES. She has established and maintained positive relationships with her colleagues, scholars and families and has worked hard to help create a safe, respectful, positive and welcoming community at BLES. I am excited to share that Ms. Baptiste will be the Interim Acting Assistant Principal at BEES, located on the 3rd floor of our building. Please wish her well as she transitions into this new position!

  The Middle of the Year Assessment window is now open and your children will take the IReady and/or Acadience assessments. The more often we monitor our scholars’ progress, the greater the likelihood that they will succeed. These results will be shared with you in a Progress Report at the end of the month. 

  Our Academic After School program for grades 3-5 will begin on Tuesday 1/14. More details will be shared with families next week. 

  New York City has seen a holiday surge in the flu and RSV cases. We want you and your loved ones to stay healthy. Here are some reminders to avoid getting sick:

  • Limit close contact: Keep a safe distance from sick individuals and stay away from others when you’re unwell.
  • Rest at home when sick: Stay home until you’re feeling better and have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
  • Cover coughs and sneezes: Use a tissue or your elbow to cover coughs and sneezes and consider wearing a mask to protect others.
  • Wash your hands regularly: Clean your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer when soap isn’t available.
  • Avoid touching your face: Refrain from touching your eyes, nose, or mouth to prevent germs from entering your body.
  • Improve indoor air quality: Open windows, use air purifiers or spend time outdoors to reduce exposure to viruses.
  • Maintain good hygiene and health: Disinfect high-touch surfaces, get enough rest, stay active, eat nutritious foods, manage stress, and stay hydrated.

  Here are some important dates to remember this month:

  1/2- Dress to Impress in your New Year’s Best

  1/3- Attendance Surprise, Surprise

  1/9- P.T.A. meeting 5:30 pm

  1/15- Principal’s Coffee chat- 8:30 am, Title 1 workshop, Picture retake day, BLES Boutique

  1/16- Families of Promise workshop- 8:30 am

  1/20- Dr. MLK - Schools closed

  1/22- Food Pantry, SLT Meeting 4:00 pm

  1/29- Lunar New Year- Schools closed

  I look forward to seeing you at these and other events at BLES this month. Be well! 

  In partnership,

  Joyce Beckles-Knights

  Principal

   

   

   

  K599