Announcements

• Spirit & Respect for All Week Starting on February 9th!

  🌈 Join Us for Spirit & Respect for All Week!

  We are excited to announce that the week of February 9, 2026, is officially Spirit & Respect for All Week at I.S. 109! This special week is dedicated to celebrating the core values that make our school a great place to learn: Respect, Kindness, Unity, and Pride.

  We have an inspiring lineup of themed days and grade-specific assemblies designed to build empathy, community, and positivity.

  📅  The Week's Schedule:

  • Monday, Feb 9: Dress to Impress Day 👔

    • Wear your best professional outfits to show confidence, pride, and readiness for success.

  • Tuesday, Feb 10: 6th Grade Assembly 🤝

    • A focus on learning about kindness, inclusion, and respect.

  • Wednesday, Feb 11: 7th Grade Assembly 🌍

    • A day for building empathy, understanding, and community.

  • Thursday, Feb 12: 8th Grade Assembly ⭐

    • A focus on leading with respect, responsibility, and pride.

  • Friday, Feb 13: Peace & Love / Good Vibes Only Day ✌️

    • Spread kindness and good energy by wearing bright colors and positive styles.

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  Parents and Guardians: We encourage you to talk with your child about these themes at home as we work together to foster a culture of respect for all.

  Let's make it a week to remember at I.S. 109!

  CLICK the icon below for a better look at our upcoming activities.

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• Proposed Co-Location of District 75 Middle School at I.S. 109 (2026–2027 School Year)

  Summary of the attached letter to Families: (CLICK here or LINK below for letter of notification)

  The New York City Department of Education has proposed opening and co-locating a new District 75 middle school program, P177Q@Q109, within the I.S. 109 building beginning in the 2026–2027 school year. If approved by the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), the new program will serve approximately 42–84 students in grades 6–8 with autism, intellectual disabilities, or multiple disabilities.

  Under this proposal, I.S. 109 and P177Q@Q109 would share common spaces such as the auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, and library.

  Families are encouraged to review the Educational Impact Statement and participate in the public feedback process. A Joint Public Hearing will be held on January 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (via teleconference), and the PEP vote is scheduled for February 25, 2026. Families may also submit feedback by email or phone. Translations of the notice are available in multiple languages.

  • Family Letter 29Q109(1).pdf

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• Parents/Guardians please read the Emergency Response Letter and the General Response Protocol Summary Sheet

  Emergency Response Letter

  General Response Summary Sheet

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• Annual Privacy Notices and Student Privacy Reminders - SY 2025/26

  Federal and state law, as well as revised Chancellor’s Regulation A-820, require the NYCPS and its schools to provide families with these annual notices around the protection of student rights and privacy. Downloadable and translated versions are at the bottom of each webpage.  Annual FERPA Notice; Annual PPRA Notice; and Parent Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security

  Also, here are the links for the updated Media Consent Form and Directory Information Notice and Opt-Out Form

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• Important Notice: Activate your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) today!

  Overview
  NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is a web-based application that lets you to see and manage important information about your child on any computer, phone, or tablet. The application is translated into nine languages other than English. In the account, you can see a child’s:
  • Attendance
  • Grades & Report Cards
  • Assessments (Test Scores)
  • Student Wellness (Fitnessgram)
  • Schedule
  • Guardians
  • Enrollment History
  • Promotion Tracker & Promotion Letters
  • Graduation Tracker
  • Reading Level
  • Transportation
  • Individualized Education Program (IEP)
  • Unofficial Transcripts (11th and 12th Graders Only)
  • Emergency Contact & Student Health Information
  • COVID-19 Testing Consent Form

  How do I create an account?

  You can also create an account yourself using information that your school provides.

  A school staff member can create your account for you in-person or online.

  Email your grade Assistant Principal Create Your Account In Person or Online

  1. Set up an appointment with your child’s school.
  2. Provide a valid photo ID (such as your passport, your drivers’ license, IDNYC), your email address, and your
  child’s 9-digit student ID number, which can be found on his or her report card. If you are communicating
  with school staff through a teleconference, the staff member will verify your identity by voice or sight.
  3. When the school staff member creates your account, you’ll receive a receipt with your temporary
  password printed on it either in-person or by email.
  4. Go to https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ and enter your email address and temporary password. You will be asked to
  create a new password for your account, set up your security questions, and confirm your email address.
  You should complete these steps within 30 days of receiving your temporary password, or else the
  password will expire.

  
  Create Your Own Account Online
  You will need the Account Creation Code that was sent home with your child in a letter. You can also
  request a letter from your child’s school. You will need this code and the child’s 9-digit student ID
  number to create an NYCSA or to add additional children to an existing account.
  1. Visit https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/ and select the “Create Account” link found on the login page.
  2. Enter your name, email address, and cell phone number to begin receiving notifications. You can create
  a basic account without an account creation code, but to link your student to the account, you will need
  the code.
  3. Select “Validate Email” after you have entered your contact information. Keep this page open.
  4. Open your email to get the validation number. Enter the number into the “Validate Email” page.
  5. Proceed to create your password.
  6. Proceed to create your account security questions.

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• Uniform Policy

  Students are expected to wear school uniforms during school days, except on days when they are permitted to dress down. Uniforms can be purchased at: https://is109q.nycschooluniforms.com/is109q/shop/home  or at Cookie’s and Ideal Uniform. 

   

  Pants	Black or Navy pants for 6th and 7th Graders. Khaki or Black pants for 8th Graders.        Pants must be belted at the waist. No tights or leggings.
  Skirts	Black or Navy colored skirts, knee length or longer for 6th and 7th Graders. Khaki or Black skirt for 8th Graders.
  Shirts	Solid Gold (6th Graders), Orange (7th Graders) and Burgundy (8th Graders) Collared Shirts. Both button downs and Polo shirts are acceptable. (May be short or long sleeved).
  Sweaters	White, Navy and Black solid-colored sweaters may be worn over the dress code shirt during wintry weather; however, their uniform shirt should be visible. No hoodies, jackets, coats, etc. are to be worn during the school day.
  Shoes	Closed-toed shoes, boots, or sneakers. Running sneakers MUST be worn for gym. No crocks or slippers.

  All shirts must be long enough to be tucked into the student’s pants and/or skirt. All pants and skirts must be worn at the students’ waist. Student skirts must be knee length. Any jewelry other than stud earrings and a watch is discouraged. UNACCEPTABLE ATTIRE IS ANY CLOTHING OUT OF THE DESIGNATED IS 109 SCHOOL’S UNIFORM.

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• Grade 6-8 Supply List

  • 6-8 Supply List(1).docx

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• IS 109 Cell Phone/Personal Device Policy 2025-2026

  Parents/Guardians please review our cell phone policy for the upcoming school year.

   

  • School Cell Phone Electronic Device Policy 2025.docx

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• Please Like and Follow our Facebook and Instagram Pages

  facebook.com/JeanNuzziIS109Q

  instagram.com/jeannuzzi_is109/

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• DOWNLOAD THE ECHALK NOTIFY APP

  Download the eChalk Notify App to get important mobile alerts

  Download the eChalk Notify App for free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Just search for “eChalk Notify.”

  Login with your school's eChalk Notify Alert Code (K6GBRC). Click on “Proceed without logging in” > Settings icon > + > enter your school’s alert code > Connect to receive emergency alert notifications only.

  
  
  

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