Seems like the sun is finally staying out a little while longer...

 

May's here, and with the arrival of the new month comes the startling realization that May is the last full month of the 2023–24 school year! This means that over the next few weeks, City classrooms will be ramping up their end-of-year lessons, tests, and activities while also laying the groundwork for the upcoming 2024–25 school year. This time of the year is the perfect time for students to complete extra credit work, catch up on missed assignments, and wrap up any long-term projects that they've been working on throughout the school year.

May is also a month of celebration and remembrance in our schools—this month, we're commemorating the history and heritage of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Jewish Americans in the United States. We're also celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week in May in support of our City's hardworking educators. And who could forget Mother's Day this month—we can't wait to see what our youngest scholars are crafting in their classrooms for CIty mothers this year!

Beyond that, when it comes to City schools, May has a few dates for public school families to keep in mind, including parent-teacher conference days, State exam testing periods, the last day of upper G&T admissions, this year's release dates for 2024 3-K and Pre-K offers, and of course, Memorial Day. 

Let's take a look and see what else is happening this month in NYC Public Schools, courtesy of our official 2023–24 NYC Public Schools calendar.

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NYC Schools Calendar — May 2024

Some notes about this month's schedule:

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Throughout the month, NYC Public Schools are celebrating Asian American/Pacific Islander history and heritage by highlighting books, events, and outstanding learning resources. Join in on the celebration throughout May by checking our coverage on social media (X, Facebook, Instagram) and our main website.

Celebrate Jewish American Heritage in May

This month, NYC Public Schools are celebrating Jewish American history and heritage by hosting events, providing classroom discussions, and highlighting outstanding books and other great learning resources. Check in with your teachers to learn how Jewish American Heritage Month is being commemorated at your school!

Thank Your Favorite Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6–10)

Celebrate New York City's incredible teachers by thanking your favorites all week long with our official NYCPS All Stars webpage!

New York State Mathematics Exams for Students in Grades 3–8

From May 7–17, NYC public schools throughout the City will be administering New York State Mathematics Tests to students in grades 3–8.

If your child is slated to take these exams, please speak with staff members at your child's school for more information. You may also learn more about the exam by reviewing the Parent Resources page on the New York State Education Department's website or by visiting our "NY State Math Test" page.

May's Parent-Teacher Conferences

On May 9, 16, and 23, City public school teachers will be hosting another round of parent-teacher conferences for City families. 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 current progress and overall readiness for the upcoming 2024–25 school year.

G&T Upper Grade Application Closes May 10

Families of students currently in grades K–3 who are interested in placing their children into New York City's Gifted & Talented programs and are eligible to apply can submit an application via MySchools until Friday, May 10, 2024. Eligibility will be based on report card grades.

Learn more on our official Gifted & Talented (G&T) webpage.

ESL and MLL Students Take the NYSELAT Throughout May

From May 13–24, NYC public school students in grades K–12 who are identified as English language learners (ELLs) or multilingual learners (MLL) will be required to take the New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSELAT). 

If your child is slated to take this test, please speak with staff members at your child's school for more information.

New York State Science Examinations for Students in Grades 5 and 8

On May 15–17, NYC public school students in grades 5 and 8 will be given the New York State Science Examination.

If your child is slated to take this test, please speak with staff members at your child's school for more information.

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And that's pretty much it for May! For the latest news and happenings about NYC Public Schools, bookmark us right here on The Morning Bell, and follow us on our social media channels on X and Facebook!

On behalf of NYC Public Schools, we wish all City families, educators, and students a warm and glorious month!