March: that time of the year “when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold.“
With the arrival of the third month of 2023 comes the start of Women’s History Month, daylight savings time, the start of the spring season, whatever the “ides” are, and some kind of college basketball-related hysteria that only happens in March.
Meanwhile in NYC Public Schools, there are a few items that City families and students need to keep in mind this month, including parent-teacher conferences, application deadlines for families seeking fall 2023 admission to the City’s 3-K and Pre-K programs, PSAT/SAT School Day for many of the City’s high school students, the last weeks to submit completed NYC School Surveys, and the start of New York State’s Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) period for select students.
So without further ado, let’s take a look at this month’s schedule and see what’s happening in NYC Public Schools this month, courtesy of our official 2022–23 NYC Public School Calendar.
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NYC Schools Calendar — March 2023
PSAT/SAT School Day
Select high schools across the City will provide either the PSAT or the SAT free of charge to students in grades 10 and 11, respectively.
Speak with staff members at your high school to learn more.
Civics Week
Hundreds of schools across the five boroughs are hosting school-based events and organizing activities for Civics Week.
Check in with your school to learn how Civics Week is being commemorated.
Parent-Teacher Conferences — Elementary Schools
Afternoon and evening conferences for students in grades K–5 as well as students attending K–8 schools and Pre-K Centers.
Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early.
Last Day to Apply for 2023 Pre-K and 3-K Admissions
Open to children who were born in 2019 and 2020, respectively.
Daylight Savings Time begins
Adjust your clocks forward by one hour!
Parent-Teacher Conferences — Middle Schools and D-75 Programs
Afternoon and evening conferences for students in grades 6–8, as well as students attending District 75 programs.
Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early.
PSAT/SAT School Day
Select high schools across the City will provide either the PSAT or the SAT free of charge to students in grades 10 and 11, respectively.
Speak with staff members at your high school to learn more.
Thursday, March 23
4:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences — High Schools, K–12 Programs, and 6–12 Programs
Evening conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12.
Please speak with your child's teachers to set up mutually-convenient meeting times.
Parent-Teacher Conferences — High Schools, K–12 Programs, and 6–12 Programs
Afternoon conferences for students in grades 9–12, as well as students who are attending school buildings with grades K–12 and buildings with grades 6–12.
Students in these schools will be dismissed three hours early.
Last Day to Complete and Submit the 2023 NYC School Survey
NYC public school families, teachers, and school staff members in grades 3-K through 12, as well as students in grades 6–12, can take the NYC School Survey.
Some notes about this month’s schedule:
March is Women’s History Month
All month long, the NYC Department of Education will celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting books, events, and other resources. Join us as our schools remember “Herstory” throughout March on our main website, our social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), and right here on The Morning Bell!
March’s Parent-Teacher Conferences
This month, City public schools across the five boroughs will host virtual parent-teacher conferences. Speak with your child’s teachers to set up mutually convenient virtual meeting times, and take the opportunity to learn more about your child’s progress this year.
NYC Schools Are Celebrating Civics Week
From March 6–10, schools across the City will provide activities and events for students that celebrate youth voice, civic empowerment, and the importance of voting. Civics Week helps students understand that their voices matter, and that they can create change as active participants of their community.
Speak with your teachers to learn how Civics Week is being celebrated at your school.
3-K and Pre-K Applications Close on March 10
Families with children born in 2018 and 2019 have until Friday, March 10 to complete and submit their 2023 Pre-K and 3-K applications, respectively. To learn more about Pre-K and 3-K admissions, visit our official 3-K and Pre-K webpages, or check out our overview right here on The Morning Bell.
Complete the 2023 NYC School Survey by March 31
It’s time to hear your thoughts about NYC public schools! City public school families, teachers, students, and select staff members can access and complete the 2023 NYC School Survey, and let us know what you think about students’ learning environments, educators, curricula, support services, and more. The information you provide could then help foster new discussions within your school community that can result in making your schools better places to learn.
For more information about the 2023 NYC School Survey, visit our official NYC School Survey webpage or check out our coverage right here on The Morning Bell.
Banner photo by Gustavo Fring. Used under Creative Commons license. Original can be found on Pexels.
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