My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels safe, valued, supported, and successful. We recognize that every child learns, communicates, and grows in their own way. Throughout the year, we will work on academic skills as well as communication, independence, social-emotional development, and classroom routines.

I strongly believe that a positive partnership between home and school is an important part of each child’s success. You know your child best, and I look forward to working together, communicating regularly, and celebrating your child’s progress throughout the year.

Important Information for the School Year

Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Dismissal
Please drop off and pick up your child at the assigned location and on time.

• School Start Time: 8:10 AM
• School End Time: 2:30 PM

If your child arrives late or needs to be dismissed early, please contact the school office and send me a message through ClassDojo. This helps us make sure all dismissal procedures are followed safely.

Blue Card & Emergency Contacts
Please make sure your child’s Blue Card in Operoo is complete and up to date. Anyone picking up your child must be listed on the Blue Card and provide identification. Please let us know promptly if any contact or emergency information changes.

Extra Clothing
Please send two complete changes of clothes (underwear, shirt, pants, and socks) in a labeled Ziploc bag. Write your child’s first and last name on the bag and, whenever possible, on individual items.

Take-Home Folder
Your child will bring a folder home every day with important notices and homework. A weekly homework packet will be sent home every Monday. Please check and empty the folder each evening, sign anything that needs to be returned, and send the folder back the next day.

Lunch & Water
Lunch is provided at school. Families may also send a healthy lunch or snack from home. Please clearly label lunch containers, snacks, and water bottles with your child’s name. 

Snacks & Rewards: In our classroom, we occasionally use small edible rewards, like goldfish crackers, to help motivate and encourage students throughout the day. If you would like to contribute to our healthy snack collection, we would greatly appreciate it! You are welcome to send in a HEALTHY snack that your child especially enjoys. This also helps us learn what motivates each child best. 

Healthy Eating: Healthy food helps our students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Please send healthy snacks and lunches and avoid candy, chips, sugary drinks, and other junk food. If unhealthy snacks are sent to school, they will be kept safe and returned home at dismissal.

Sneakers
Please have your child wear comfortable sneakers to school each day. Our students participate in movement, play, and other active learning experiences throughout the day. Shoes or sandals are not safe for our activities.

Toys & Personal Items
Please keep toys and other special personal items at home unless requested by the teacher. This helps prevent items from becoming lost or broken and helps students focus on classroom activities. We have many toys, sensory materials, and learning materials available at school.

Birthdays 🎂
We are happy to recognize and celebrate our students’ birthdays! To ensure that instruction is not disrupted several times during the week for parties, all birthday celebrations will be held on one day during the week, which will be held on Friday afternoons during period 8. Please contact me in advance if you would like to send something for the class. Because of allergies and individual dietary needs, please check with me before sending any food. Small non-food items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, or small notepads are wonderful alternatives.

Communication
Communication between home and school is very important to me. Please feel comfortable reaching out with questions, concerns, or information that may help us better support your child.

The easiest ways to contact me are through ClassDojo or by email: apiatrashka@schools.nyc.gov during scheduled times. We will be checking messages during prep time; please note that messages sent after 3:00PM or over the weekend will be addressed on the following school day. You can always reach our main office directly for any urgent same day matters or dismissal changes. 

I am excited to get to know each of our K015 Superstars and their families. I look forward to making a positive difference in the life of each little learner and helping every child grow, shine, and reach their full potential! ⭐

Warmly,
⭐ Miss Aksana
K015 Teacher
12:1:1 Bridge Kindergarten/1st Grade
The School of Creativity and Innovation