P.S. 8 Isaac Varian Home

May 19, 2026

 

Dear PS 8 Families, 
 
In accordance with Department of Education Dress Code Guidance, in order to maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment, DOE policy prohibits students from wearing clothing in school, on school buses, or during any DOE- or school-sponsored programs or activities that take place on or off school property, which contains language (including slurs), images, or references: which discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, religious practices, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or weight; to profanity, obscenity, nudity, or sexual acts; to threats of violence, injury or harm, or gang affiliation.
 
Additionally, students are prohibited from wearing revealing clothing that does not provide full coverage of private body parts.  When the forecast indicates that the weather will be hot and/or humid, students are encouraged to wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and proper shoes.  We also expect students to dress appropriately, as our goal is to ensure every child feels comfortable, focused, and ready to learn.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support in helping us maintain a welcoming school environment for all students.

Respectfully,

 

Claudia Tahiraj-Sadrija

Principal

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I-Ready Virtual Parent Workshop – Join Us Tomorrow Evening!

 

We invite all families to attend our upcoming I-Ready Virtual Parent Workshop taking place tomorrow evening. This informative session will help parents better understand and support their child’s academic progress.

 

During the workshop, parents will:

Learn how to access their child’s reading and math data through I-Ready
Explore practical games, tools, and strategies to support learning at home
Gain insights into helping their child succeed academically

We’re excited to make this event accessible to all families. Live interpretation will be available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bangla, and Spanish.

 

🎉 Bonus: Families who attend will be entered into a raffle for special prizes!

 

Register here: Sign Up for the Workshop

 

Interpretation Access Information:

Arabic: Dial 347-966-4114 | Conference ID: 496 861 291#
Bangla: Dial 347-966-4114 | Conference ID: 442 211 274#
Spanish: Dial 347-966-4114 | Conference ID: 470 905 515#

 

We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success.