Cornelia F. Bradford School PS16

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please find the attached letter sent from Mr. Franklin Walker, Acting Superintendent of Jersey City Public Schools following up on the traumatic day we all experienced yesterday.

Best regards,

CPA Team

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

In the wake of today’s terrible events, we would like to thank our teachers and staff for keeping our kids safe in school! Kudos to all our students for doing an amazing job today! Last but not least, thank you to all the parents for their patience and support throughout this difficult time!

Jersey City Public Schools will have a 90-minute delayed opening tomorrow Wednesday, December 11th. Doors open at 9:45am, classes begin at 10:00am. No Morning STARS and no school breakfast.

PS16 Annex at Danforth students please be at the bus stop at 9:15am. The buses will leave approximately 90-minute after their regular day departure time.

The CPA Team

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please be advised that due to inclement weather expected on Monday, our Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Family Sing-Along has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 3rd – 6pm.

Best regards,

CPA Team

 

Dear Parents and Caregivers, 

Please join us at our 11th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Family Sing-Along, December 2nd, 6:00 pm at the PS16 Auditorium!

Students in grades 3-5 will be invited on-stage to perform. Due to space constraints, we are not able to invite our younger students on-stage; we request that those students to remain in the audience with their families and participate from their seats.

 In connection with this event, please note the following:

1. All interested students in grades 3-5 must come to a rehearsal, on the day of the event, from 5:00 to 5:45pm in the auditorium. Please have your child dressed up and ready. At 5:45, we will exit the auditorium into one of the classrooms for a few minutes.
2. At 6pm, the students will return to the auditorium. The program should finish around 6:30 pm.
3. Please practice the following songs in the attached program.
4. Students are requested to come dressed up (“black pants and white shirt”), but holiday highlights to their clothing (e.g., a red “Santa” cap, red scarf, etc.) will be allowed.
5. The students who are in CASPER and will not be returning home before the event may come to school that morning dressed up and ready for the event.

We hope to see you there!

Best Regards,

Dr. Sean Manes

Tree Lighting Program 2019

Please join us during our monthly CPA meeting tonight, Nov 4th, 6pm at the PS16 Auditorium!

We will be discussing upcoming events for November and December. It will be a great opportunity to know the dates and details about Annual Thanksgiving Potluck for our teachers and staff, as well as classroom parties and other Holiday events. 

For families missing articles of clothing lost at school, please note that our Lost and Found section has been organized for your convenience in the Auditorium. The school is urgently requesting that you retrieve your lost items as soon as possible. All items not claimed for extended period of time will be donated to charity. 

Best Regards, 

CPA Team

 

Join us tonight for our first CPA/Parent Meeting 6-7:30PM in the auditorium. (General parent meetings are held every first Monday of the month, as per monthly school calendar)

• Tonight’s guest speaker is NJCAP (NJ Child Assault Prevention)representative, who will provide a preview of the workshops that will be conducted in classrooms over the next few months, and answer parent questions. Each age-appropriate workshop will cover a spectrum of important safety issues for children. Program is facilitated by the PS16 Anti-Bullying Specialist and Guidance Counselor Mr. Scott Sigler via grant.

***REGISTRATION OPENS Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 9PM. CLICK ON THE “Fall 2019 Afterschool” TAB ABOVE TO REGISTER

Please click on this link to view the Complete Schedule with Descriptions in PDF Format: Fall 2019 Afterschool schedule by Grade Level with Class Descriptions

Below please find activities offered by grade level in individual At-a-Glance Schedules:

Dear PS16 Families,

Last week Jersey City became the first city in the state to recognize childhood cancer awareness month by raising a flag above city hall. We are so proud of our very own PS16 student Jackson Germadnig for representing his peers at the flag raising ceremony. Jackson was recognized by the City for his bravery in fighting leukemia, and was awarded a beautiful medal! You are our hero, Jackson!

Dear parents and guardians,

Tonight 6:30 – 8pm is PS16’s Open House. There is no CASPER today, dismissal & pickup for all students is 2:45pm.

Beginning in the auditorium:

• Doors open at 6pm. From 6 to 6:30, the CPA will be selling raffle tickets ($1 each or $5 for 10 – please bring cash!) for gift cards from local businesses such as:
  • Rumi Turkish Grill
  • Downtown Yogurt
  • Word Bookstore
  • Helen’s Pizza
  • Bambino Chef
  • Choco Pain
  • and more
• At 6:30, Ms. Watkins will welcome everyone, followed by the CPA giving a brief presentation.
• From 7 – 8pm, parents/guardians will go to their child’s classroom for teacher informational sessions.

We hope to see you tonight!Best regards,

The CPA Team