I.S. 219 New Venture School

📢 Reminder for Families – Happening Tonight!

NYC Community School District 9 invites you to join us for a LIVE virtual workshop;

ONLINE REPUTATION 101: Building Confident Kids Who “SHINE ONLINE
🗓 TUESDAY-March 3rd
⏰ 7:00 PM

Parents will learn:
• The future impact of your child’s online presence
• Key platforms and insights for building a positive digital footprint
• Strategies to help your child reflect their values and skills online

🎁 Register for a chance to **win a Kindle!**

Special Guest:
Harry Sherman, Superintendent

💻 **Join via Zoom:**
[https://zoom.us/j/87130748419?pwd=Y1BnL0JMeDl2cHFTOU1HOWVCbTF0Zz09](https://zoom.us/j/87130748419?pwd=Y1BnL0JMeDl2cHFTOU1HOWVCbTF0Zz09)

**Spanish Interpretation:**
📞 (347) 966-4114 | Code: 337895627 #

**French Interpretation:**
📞 (347) 966-4114 | Code: 499053246 #

Don’t miss this important opportunity to support your child’s digital future. We hope to see you there!

🎉 BIG NEWS, I.S. 219 NV FAMILY! 🎉
We are proud to announce that I.S. 219-NV The DREAM Team has been selected to receive a STEM Grant from Council Member ! 🌟🤖📚
This support will help us continue building hands-on, innovative learning experiences for our students. Thank you to our amazing staff, families, and community for believing in our mission and our DREAM!
Council Member will recognize our school at the District 9 Meeting:
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
📍 P.S. 170 – 1598 Townsend Ave, Bronx, NY
⏰ 6:00 PM (Arrive by 5:30 PM)
We’re excited to represent our school and celebrate together.
When one of us wins, all of us win, because at 219, we are the DREAM Team! 💙✨
CommunityPride

📢 Snowstorm Update | NV Students & Families
Due to the expected snowstorm, we may shift to remote learning on Monday, January 26. Please be prepared.
If we go remote:
✅ Log in on time and stay online 9:00–11:00 AM (attendance required)
✅ Live Zoom classes for all grades
✅ Complete assignments in Google Classroom
✅ Submit N.V. 219 Student Attendance: REMOTE DAY 2026
📌 Teachers will share Zoom links via Google Classroom
📱 Please check your DOE device this weekend
Stay safe! ❄️
📢 Actualización por Tormenta de Nieve | Estudiantes y Familias de NV
Debido a la tormenta de nieve pronosticada, es posible que tengamos aprendizaje remoto el lunes 26 de enero. Por favor, estén preparados.
Si es remoto:
✅ Conectarse a tiempo y permanecer en línea 9:00–11:00 a.m.
✅ Clases en vivo por Zoom para todos los grados
✅ Completar tareas en Google Classroom
✅ Enviar el formulario N.V. 219 – DÍA REMOTO 2026
📌 Los maestros compartirán los enlaces en Google Classroom
📱 Revisen su dispositivo del DOE este fin de semana
¡Cuídense! ❄️

District 9 Community 🤩You’re Invited!

Join us tonight for the Chancellor’s Town Hall Meeting 📚a valuable opportunity to connect, share your voice, and engage in meaningful dialogue about our schools with the NEW Chancellor and DOE leadership.

🎶 Student Performances begin promptly at 6:00 PM
🎤 Chancellor’s Presentation
💬 Open Q&A for community feedback

📍 Location:
Roberto Clemente Campus – Auditorium
250 E. 164th Street, Bronx, NY 10456

Arrive early to enjoy the student performances and secure your seat. 🗣️Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing from you!

📣 Dear NV Families! 💙
We’re excited to share some important updates and opportunities coming up tomorrow and this week!
☕ Coffee with Superintendent Sherman
🗓 Tomorrow | ⏰ 9:00 a.m. | 💻 Zoom
Join us for CWSS! Type “NV 219 parent” in the chat so your child earns 50 PBIS points 🎉
🔗 Zoom link shared & Kinvo reminder coming soon.
🌽 Family Cooking Workshop
🗓 Tomorrow | ⏰ 3:30 p.m.
📍 Ms. Shaira’s Office
Learn how to make Elotes, a delicious Mexican street food, and take ingredients home to try it again!
🏫 Meet the New NYC DOE Chancellor
📢 Chancellor Kamar Samuels Community Town Hall
🗓 Thursday, Jan. 8 | ⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 260 E. 164th Street
(Flyers coming home + posted on IG)
🎬 Attendance Raffle: Be Here to Win!
Students with perfect attendance from Jan. 6–9, 2026 will be entered to win a movie ticket, popcorn & drink 🍿
👏 Congrats to today’s 3 students who won $25 gift cards just for showing up!
💡 Attendance matters💓when students are here, they’re learning, growing, and thriving.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support! 💙

🎁✨ Holiday Gift Distribution Monday !✨🎁

We’re spreading holiday cheer ☃️ All students in attendance on Monday, December 22, 2025 🥰will receive a special holiday gift, thoughtfully selected and wrapped just for them by their grade level youth advocates 💝

📍 Where: School Library
⏰ When: During 7th & 8th periods

A huge THANK YOU to for their generous support and partnership in making this joyful day possible. We can’t wait to celebrate with our school community! 🎄❄️

📞 More info:
Ms. Aponte, Community Associate
718-681-7093 Ext. 1611

SchoolCommunity
SpreadJoy 🎄🎁

Join for their Family Empowerment Workshop via ZOOM 💻 🧑‍👩‍👧‍👦✨ Learn effective strategies to support your child with transitions. The session is happening on Zoom from 5:00 to 6:00 PM. Flyers were sent home ⏰see you there!
🔗 https://zoom.us/s/3982740744
Meeting ID: 398 274 0744 | Passcode: 999999

📣 LAST DAY ALERT!
Today is the FINAL DAY to submit or update your child’s Middle School Application! 🎒✨
Make sure to rank New Venture (X219U) as your #1 choice to give your child priority consideration for admission. 💙💛
Already listed us? THANK YOU! 🙌
Just double-check that X219U is selected as your top choice before the system closes tonight.
Need help? We’re here for you!
📍 3630 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10701
📞 718-681-7093 ext. 1611
Let’s get those applications in! We can’t wait to welcome your child to the New Venture family! 🚀💛💙

📣 ¡ÚLTIMO DÍA!
Hoy es el ÚLTIMO DÍA para enviar o actualizar la solicitud de escuela intermedia de su hijo(a). 🎒✨
Asegúrese de elegir New Venture (X219U) como su opción #1 para que su hijo(a) reciba prioridad en la admisión. 💙💛
¿Ya nos incluyeron? ¡GRACIAS! 🙌
Solo verifiquen que X219U esté seleccionada como su primera opción antes de que el sistema cierre esta noche.
¿Necesita ayuda? ¡Estamos aquí para apoyarle!
📍 3630 3rd Avenue, Bronx, NY 10701
📞 718-681-7093 ext. 1611
¡Vamos a terminar esas solicitudes! ¡Estamos ansiosos por darle la bienvenida a su hijo(a) a la familia New Venture! 🚀💛💙

❄️✨ December is full of exciting events!✨❄️
We’re thrilled to share & December announcements! 🎉 As our amazing CBO partner, Children’s Aid will be collaborating with us on several upcoming activities to help make this season fun, festive, and memorable for our students. 💙🐧

Here’s what’s coming up:

📅 Friday, December 19th, 2025 – 1:00 PM
🎤 **NV Talent Show**

📅 Friday, December 19th, 2025 – 3:00–5:45 PM
🎄 **Beacon Winter Wonderland Party**
(*Students must purchase a ticket 🎟️ for 500 points on the PBIS Store*)

📅 Saturday, December 20th, 2025 – 2:00 PM
💃🕺 Dance Competition Show

📅 Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 – 4:00 PM
🕓 **After-School EARLY Dismissal at 4:00PM**

We can’t wait to celebrate the season together! ❄️🎁

❄️✨ Winter Wonderland Dance! ✨❄️
& are hosting a Winter Wonderland Dance on Friday, December 19, 2025 from 3:00–5:45 p.m. Students can join us for music, fun, and our first DRESS-DOWN day of the year!
Tickets are 500 PBIS DREAM points in the PBIS Store. If you are not in CAS afterschool, don’t forget to return your permission slip! 💙
❄️✨ ¡Baile de Maravilla Invernal! ✨❄️
New Venture y CAS organizarán un baile el viernes, 19 de diciembre de 2025 de 3:00–5:45 p.m. Música, diversión y nuestro primer día de ROPA CASUAL del año!
Boletos: 500 puntos PBIS DREAM. ¡No olvide entregar el formulario de permiso si no estas en programa de CAS! 💙