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PREP for Public Prep: School Readiness Resources

Welcome, new families! We know that starting a new school is overwhelming in normal circumstances, and these feelings are more enhanced amidst our current circumstances. We hope that this page can provide resources to ensure you and your scholar feel prepared for day 1 of the 2022-23 school year — whatever that may look like! Continue to check back as we update with new resources.

SCHOOL CULTURE PREP

Since our inception, Public Prep has prioritized cultivating what is now popularly called a “growth mindset” within our students. We focus on the whole child and aim to build character-based strengths such as resilience, determination, initiative, perseverance, gratitude, empathy, and optimism to help our scholars overcome the inevitable hurdles encountered in life.

LEARN OUR CORE VALUES

Scholarship

Excellence

Community

Integrity

PRACTICE THE PUBLIC PREP CHEER

Who do you think you are? I’m already a Superstar!

I strive for the best, better than good, for scholarship, merit and [Sisterhood/Brotherhood]!

I always go beyond and above, showing my trust, wisdom, and love.

What will I do with all this knowledge? I’ll take it with me when I go to college!

Some say I can’t, but I know I can. My work lifts me up, and you hold my hand!

LISTEN TO THESE MESSAGES FROM SOME OF OUR CLASSROOM NAMESAKES

Simone Biles: PrePrep at Girls Prep LES Elementary

Jill Abramson: 3rd Grade at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary

Brenda Berkman: Kindergarten at Girls Prep LES Elementary

Josie Carbone: Kindergarten at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary

Majora Carter: 1st Grade at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary

Alicia Graf Mack: Dance Class at Girls Prep Bronx Elementary

ACADEMIC PREP

Take a look at the resources below to stay engaged in learning over the summer. Remember to read EVERY DAY!

TUNE IN TO OUR READ ALOUDS

Hank's Big Day, Read by PrePrep Teacher Ms. Lee

Animals At Home, Read by PrePrep Teacher Ms. Lee

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters, Read by Principal K

The Snowy Day, Read by Principal K

Where the Wild Things Are, Read by Principal K

The Gruffalo, Read by Principal K

Every Time I Climb a Tree, Read by 4th Grade Teacher Ms. Sacks

Mummies and Pyramids: Chapter 1, Read by 4th Grade Teacher Ms. Sacks

Rathers, Read by Ms. Sacks, Ms. Mintzer, Ms. Love, Mr. Ali, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. K

FREE ONLINE ENRICHMENT

Noggin Cares

Public Prep is partnering with Noggin, a highly trusted, research-based, learning service for children ages 2 – 6, to ensure that all families have access to engaging and proven educational experiences every day.

All Public Prep families can now sign up for 90 FREE subscription of Noggin. Enjoy the full library of books, games, interactive episodes, and learning videos, all for free. No credit card is required to sign up. Create an account and access Noggin on your device of choice. Click here to sign up now and email support@noggin.com with any questions.

BioBus

Springboard Collaborative

NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Public Prep is excited to partner with the New York Public Library (NYPL) to provide resources for independent reading and additional summer learning. We encourage you to browse the materials below in order to maximize FREE resources this summer!

ACCESS FREE NYPL RESOURCES

Watch the videos below to 1) receive your FREE digital library card, and 2) access TrueFlix, an online resource that helps students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process. TrueFlix includes a rich variety of non-fiction texts you can access at any time, without having to place a hold.

6/23/20 Webinar - English
6/24/20 Webinar - Spanish

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