Jonathan L. Bing
73rd Assembly District
Dear Neighbor:
As we approach spring and begin to plan for the next school year, I wanted to provide an update on some of the education issues most relevant to our community. As the parent of a daughter who next year will attend public school on the East Side, education is very important to me. Over the past year, I have worked to build and renovate schools on the East Side, rezone elementary schools and ensure parents in my district can voice their concerns and be heard by the Department of Education (DOE).
Within this newsletter, you will find information about new and renovated elementary schools on the East Side, a map of new school zones, useful DOE and local school contact information for parents, and information about recent developments and legislation which will affect your child’s school in the near future.
My office is always available to people who need assistance with education issues. We will work with your local school and with the DOE to find the appropriate solutions to your problems, and get timely answers to any questions you may have about any aspect of the enrollment process. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 212-605-0937, or via e-mail at bingj@assembly.state.ny.us.
Sincerely,
Jonathan L. Bing
Assemblymember
Albany Office: 744 Legislative Office Building • Albany, NY 12248 • Tel: 518-455-4794
The Community Education Council of District 2 (CECD2)
is composed of nine elected District 2 parents, two Manhattan Borough President appointees,
and one student member. CECs hold monthly public meetings and help shape educational
policy in the districts including approving school zoning lines, holding hearings on the capital
plan, evaluating community superintendents, and providing input on other important policy issues.
For further information please visit www.cecd2.net.
The Panel for Educational Policy (PEP)
is composed of thirteen appointed members. Each borough president appoints one member and
the mayor appoints eight members. They are joined by two non-voting student members and the
Chancellor. The PEP serves as the decision making body for policies regarding education in New
York City. It approves school relocations, grade expansions and school closures.
The East Side has several libraries that offer a variety of programming to serve children of all ages. Please visit http://www.nypl.org/locations to find the library closest to you and the daily programs they offer.
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Yorkville Library 222 East 79th Street New York, NY 10021 (212) 744-5824 |
This library offers numerous programs for toddlers and young children, including daily baby story time (birth to 2), children’s story time (3-6) and preschool films (2-4). |
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67th Street Library 328 East 67th Street New York, NY 10065 (212) 734-1717 |
This library offers a number of programs for children of all ages, including several story times, Teen Lounge and Daddy and Me at the Library. |
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Grand Central Library 135 East 46th Street New York, NY 10017 (212) 621-0670 |
This library offers a number of youth programs (12-18), including Teen Central Advisory Group, The Writing Project and other workshops geared toward older youth. |
The East Side is home to a number of arts and cultural resources for students to enjoy. Below is a list of some of the free programs that are offered at museums in my district.
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The Frick Collection 1 East 70th Street New York, NY 10021 Programs: 212-288-0700 Website: www.frick.org |
The museum offers specialized programs designed to educate students on great masters exhibited throughout the Frick’s galleries. These programs can include dialogues and seminars. |
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Whitney Museum of American Art 945 Madison Avenue at 75th Street New York NY 10021 Phone: (212) 570-3600 Website: www.whitney.org |
The museum offers interactive events and viewings for families with children of all ages. For children 8 and up, the museum offers hands-on art projects to expose your child to contemporary American art techniques. The Youth Insights (YI) program is designed for teens and allows them to work with American artists in residence. |
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The Jewish Museum 1109 5th Ave at 92nd Street New York, NY 10128 Family Programs: (212) 423-3337 Website: www.thejewishmuseum.org |
The museum offers FREE art projects, storytelling, gallery tours and more. Programs vary throughout the year. Discover great artists or celebrate a holiday through large scale Family Days with multiple activities for the whole family to enjoy together. |
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art 1000 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10028 Museumkids Programs: (212) 570-3961 Website: www.metmuseum.org |
Museumkids is a program that offers various art and world cultural resources through fun activities, family-friendly publications, teachers’ guides, and more. For older art students (11-18) there are free classes designed to teach them about various art mediums. |
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum 1071 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10128 Registration: (212) 423-3637 Website: www.guggenheim.org |
The museum offers resources for children to participate in conversations, sketch in the galleries, and create a variety of individual and collaborative art projects, as well as learn about artistic processes by expressing their ideas through various programs. |
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P.S. 198 Isador E. Straus School 1700 Third Avenue Telephone: (212) 289-3702 |
Principal: Sharon Jeffrey Roebuck Parent Coordinator: Danielle Festa |
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P.S. 77 Lower Lab School 1700 Third Avenue Telephone: (212) 427-2798 |
Gifted and Talented Program Principal: Mara Koetke Parent Coordinator: Gina Goodman |
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P.S. 151 Yorkville Community School 421 East 88th Street (New Location) Telephone: (212) 534-1627 |
Principal: Samantha Kaplan Parent Coordinator: Lori McDermott |
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P.S. 6 Lillie D. Blake School 45 East 81st Street Telephone: (212) 737-9774 |
Principal: Lauren Fontana Parent Coordinator: Pamela Fuchs |
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P.S. 290 Manhattan New School 311 East 82nd Street Telephone: (212) 734-7127 |
Principal: Sharon Hill Parent Coordinator: Sally Mason |
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P.S. 158 Bayard Taylor School 1458 York Avenue Telephone: (212) 744-6562 |
Principal: Darryl Alhadeff Parent Coordinator: Mary Semack |
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P.S. 183 Robert Louis Stevenson School 419 East 66th Street Telephone: (212) 861-8314 |
Principal: Tara Napoleoni Parent Coordinator: LuAnn Propper |
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P.S. 59 Beekman Hill International School Temporary Location (Through 2011-12): 213 East 63rd Street Telephone: (212) 888-7870 |
Principal: Adele Schroeter Parent Coordinator: Kathleen King |
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P.S. 267 Elementary School Temporary Location through year 2011-12: 1458 York Avenue Telephone: 917-432-5413 |
Principal: Medea McEvoy Parent Coordinator: None |
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M.S. 167 Robert F. Wagner Middle School 220 East 76th Street Telephone: (212) 535-8610 |
Principal: Jennifer Rehn Parent Coordinator: Marilyn DeNicola |
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M.S. 114 East Side Middle School 331 East 91st Street Telephone: (212) 360-0114 |
Principal: David Getz Parent Coordinator: Caren Austen |
District Family Advocates: District Family Advocates work closely with Parent Coordinators to address parent concerns on the district level. For District 2, the Family Advocate is Jennifer Greenblatt. She can be reached at (212) 356-3789.