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Multi-Tiered System of Support. Filling in the Pieces Title M.T.S.S. Framework What is M.T.S.S.? According to the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA. 2015), a multi- tiered system of support is "a comprehensive continuum of evidence-based, systemic practices to support a rapid Six

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Professional Learning Sessions Centered on Data Chats

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Differentiating Professional Learning around Data. 

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The Sqaure group was comprised of staff that felt like they understood how to read data charts, but they still needed assistance.

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Centered around reviewing school wide data and progress monitoring.

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K-2

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Word Heroes is an exciting K–2 vocabulary and comprehension program authored by Drs. Isabel Beck and Margaret McKeown.

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Vocabulary

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Available for grades 3-6, Word Wisdom is the only vocabulary program that teaches students to unlock word meanings in context, using vocabulary strategies. With these reliable, transferable strategies in hand, your students can discover the meaning of unknown words in anything they read and expand their vocabulary over time. No memorization required!

The result? Students build literacy skills that

increase reading fluency and comprehension.

strengthen reading and writing across subject areas.

improve overall academic success.

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Word Wisdom Vocabulary Program | Zaner-Bloser

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Available for grades 3-6, Word Wisdom is the only vocabulary program that teaches students to unlock word meanings in context, using vocabulary strategies. With these reliable, transferable strategies in hand, your students can discover the meaning of unknown words in anything they read and expand their vocabulary over time.

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It's Never Too Late to Learn to Read

Phonics for Reading is an explicit and systematic reading intervention program that helps students in Grades 3-12 build the skills and confidence they need to move toward grade-level reading.

Authored by renowned reading expert Dr. Anita Archer, the new ©2025 edition of this beloved program provides a streamlined focus on decoding with enhanced appeal for older students, improved support for comprehension and fluency, expanded practice opportunities, and deeper learning for English Learners and students with dyslexia.
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Accelerate Learning with Instruction Based in Reading Science

Close the gap toward grade-level reading with best practice instruction in the critical skills that striving readers need.

Explicit instruction for decoding, including phonemic awareness, phonics and word recognition, high-frequency words, and encoding (i.e., spelling).

Support for meaning making, including vocabulary and comprehension.

Practice for fluency, including accuracy, rate, and expression.

Honor Striving Readers with Age-Appropriate Content and Pacing

Meet your students where they are with respect for their maturity as grade-level thinkers.

Decodable texts (informative and narrative) on engaging topics build stamina for lengthy reading assignments.

Fast-paced, intensive lessons and visual design keep students motivated to learn.

Challenge texts further close the gap to accessing on-grade level content.

Simplify Teaching and Planning for Your School

The program is easy-to-use for teachers and schools.

A supportive teacher script means anyone can deliver effective reading intervention.

Works with a variety of instructional models to fit flexibly into your school day.

Digital tools provide teacher support and extra practice for students who need it.

Use Actionable Insights to Drive Differentiation

When you know more, you can do more.

Identify the right students using i-Ready or another assessment screener.

Start each student where they can succeed using the Placement Test.

Monitor progress with a range of assessment tools, including Unit Check-Ups and a Posttest.

Phonics for Reading Research Summary

Discover how Phonics for Reading helps students in Grades 3-12 build foundational reading skills.

Phonics for Reading Placement Test

Administer this brief Placement Test to determine which levels of Phonics for Reading your students need.

The Science of Explicit Instruction with Dr. Anita Archer

In this webinar, Dr. Anita Archer shares high-leverage practices from the Science of Reading and the science of instruction that are proven to accelerate learning.
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Equitable Growth for Students Using Phonics for Reading

Read the research to learn how students showed positive growth, regardless of Multilingual Learner or disability status.

Reading Intervention for Middle School Learners

Discover how you can support striving readers at the middle school level.
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Phonics for Reading: Instruction for Grades 3+ | i-Ready

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A research-based reading intervention program by Anita Archer that provides explicit phonics instruction to older students who struggle in decoding.

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Parent Informational Session

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Created to provide staff with information regarding technology usage as well as an outlet to look for relevant information they may need.

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Students in our school from Pre-K through 5th grade are all 1:1 with devices. The majority of the students have Chromebooks and some Chromebooks are WiFi enabled devices for students who need access at home.

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School newsletter to communicate with families

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P.S. 160 The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School

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The school website provides families and community members with information about our school. This is frequently updated and kept current to reflect our school in the moment.

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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE- SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR

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Language Access - Parent Event

Join Our Bronx Exec. Superintendent for "Discussion Talks" with Parent Leaders & Families- 6pm

See Attached flyer for log in information

May 17th- English

May 18th - Spanish session

May 19th Arabic session

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REAL TALK - Title 1 PAC Family Event

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popcorn Fundraiser- May 27th - May 31st

Join Your Class Team~ Let's See Who Will Be The Highest Selling Class.

Proceeds from our sale will go to supplementing our PBIS/House System Rewards & Incentives program for our upcoming 2021 - 2022 school year. Help stock our school PBIS Store with reward incentives, special prizes, presentations and virtual trip opportunities.

Our goal is $6,500!

We are asking families and staff to support our fundraiser by selling 2 bags per family!

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REAL TALK - Title 1 PAC Family Event

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Announcements

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Please Read The Latest Family Letter From Madame Chancellor Porter

Please read the attached Family Letter celebrating Asian/Pacific American Heritage month and great resources for families.

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May's Calendar

May's calendar can be found under our CoVid 19 Blended Learning page.

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Bronx Exec. Superintendent - Discussion Talks Focus on Language Access

Bronx Exec. Superintendent Presents Discussion Talks - Focus On Language Access

Join central and borough staff to develop a plan to bring equity through language access to our parents, parent leaders and families.

May 17th, English

May 18th, Spanish

May 19th, Arabic

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Summer Rising - NYC DOE Summer School Program

Please read below how to sign up and be a part of the NYC DOE's Summer programming - Summer Rising!

Program Overview

Summer Rising will be available throughout the City to every New York City student .

All programs will be run by local school leaders and trusted community-based organizations.

Summer Rising programs are full day and in-person experiences

All programs will create a bridge back to school in the fall and give parents peace of mind as they return to work.

The environment will be safe and supportive. Staff members are prepared to respond to children's social and emotional needs.

Summer programs will offer academic support, arts, recreation, and social-emotional support.

There will be local field trips to parks, pools, and other enriching outdoor venues that are educational and in accordance with State health and safety guidelines.

Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be served to each student.

Summer Rising Calendar

Grades K-5

July 6 to August 20 (except July 20)

Monday-Friday

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Registration

Kindergarten to Grade 8

We are excited to bring many children back full-time into a school setting. Summer Rising programs will operate in hundreds of DOE buildings, giving students safe and supervised experiences in their neighborhood. Most students will be able to attend a program in their home building!

For Summer Rising programs in grades K-8, families can sign up through the discoverDYCD website starting on Monday, April 26.

All New York City students will have an opportunity to participate in the program.

No student will be turned away.

Please refer to this spreadsheet to learn where your school's Summer Rising program will be located.
The spreadsheet also lists which community based organization (CBO) is partnering with your school and when your program's application was posted on discoverDYCD

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NYC SCHOOL ACCOUNTS - Everyone should have one!

Parents- Everyone Should Have Their NYC School Account set up! Your account is where you will see your child's academic information and all CoVid School Community Updates populate to your child's NYC School Account.

Parents if you do not have a NYC Schools Account, please check your child's ps160.org email. If you did not receive an email that means you already have an established NYC Schools Account. Just click on the higlighted NYC Schools Account link below.

I have attached to loom videos to help assist parents in 1) Setting up an Account 2) Where to access report card info once in the account. Please contact me at kgray6@schools.nyc.gov if you need assistance.

Did you know that you can track your child's education on any computer, phone, or tablet? The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is an app that lets you see your student's grades, attendance, fitness results, schedule, and more from anywhere and in all DOE languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. Get started right now!

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Important Contact Information

School Contact Information : Please note do not use the waltdisney.org emails , they will not work.

Mrs. L. Baker, Principal- lbaker3@schools.nyc.gov

Mrs. K. Washington, Asst. Principal- kwashington15@schools.nyc.gov

Mrs. K. Gray, Parent Coordinator- kgray6@schools.nyc.gov Remote Learning Phone #: 845 875 9234 ( Please call this number to speak to a live person- Please leave a message if the call goes to voicemail)

Parent Coordinator-Parent 411

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MMCC- Afterschool Program ( A Hybrid Program )

Hi Parents-

Our MMCC afterschool program is offering a hybrid program for our students. If you would like your child to participate in the MMCC program please fill out the attached the application.

Please email your applications to Ms. Erica at: errodriguez160@gmail.com

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School Menus-

Parents- Please click the link below to view the following school menus:

Breakfast

Lunch Express Meals

Meals to Go ( Remote Lunch)
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/menus

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Student Gmails & Virtual Emergency Contact Cards

Returning Parents if you need your child's gmail account information please click here: Parent Information Request Link

Please click on the link provided below and fill out your child's Emergency Contact Form. If you have more than one child we are asking for all of their information to be placed on one form.
Virtual Emergency Contact Form

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The Latest School Community CoVid19 Updates

Please click on the attached file to view the latest CoVid 19 Testing Updates for our school community.

Parents, just a reminder if you have your NYCSA you will receive updates and alerts to the email attached to your account.

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Parent 411 - April Newsletter

Please read our Parent 411 Newsletter - What's Happening At The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School? Click Here To View: https://www.smore.com/tde2c

Highlights:

Summer Rising- NYC DOE Summer Program

Equity Conversations: #STOPASIANHATE & The George Floyd Verdict

CEC Elections

Upcoming Events

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Parents- VERY IMPORTANT Please fill out your lunch forms (Family Inquiry Form) ASAP

Each school year we ask families to fill out the Family Income Inquiry Form, which is a key factor in determining whether our school is eligible to receive Title 1 and other funding. For example, Title 1 provides resources for programs and services to eligible schools. By submitting this form, you can help ensure that funding for your child's school is properly calculated for these resources. Please click on the link below.
myschoolapps.com

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Final Days to Apply to Kindergarten

Steps to Applying to Kindergarten Please click on the link provided to view the steps to apply for Kindergarten.

Here is the link where you apply for your MySchools Account MySchools Account

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Title 1 Parent Workshop Video- Protocols & Strategies ( Positive Outcomes When Interacting With The Police) /Coping ( Anxiety & Stess)

Title 1 Workshop- Positve Outcomes When Interacting With The Police
Please click on the link above to view a powerful workshop dealing with tips and strategies for families focusing on positive outcomes when dealing with the police . The workshop also offers strategies for identifying and countering anxiety and stress in adults & children during this stressful time.

Parent Coordinator-Parent 411

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Getting To Know Us... The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School

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PS 160 (11X160) - The Walt Disney School Join Our Bronx Exec. Superintendent for "Discussion Talks" with Parent Leaders & Families- 6pm See Attached flyer for log in information May 17th- English May 18th - Spanish session May 19th Arabic session PS 160 (11X160) - The Walt Disney School PS 160 (11X160) - The Walt Disney School Join Your Class Team~ Let's See Who Will Be The Highest Selling Class.

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School messenger is used to inform parents of important events, messages, and activities happening at PS 160

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Individual/Group Counseling

Reflection Room

Daily Check Ins

PBIS

Morning Meetings

SEL Google Classroom

Fun Fridays

Adult SEL

Go Noodle/Move to Improve/Mindfulness

DESSA

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Back to School Registration Instagram Post (1)

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Rainbow Watercolor You Are Unique Instagram Post

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Pink Blue Confetti Holi Festival Fun Run Instagram Post

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Retro Computer Activity Planner Instagram Post (1)

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P.B.I.S. Reboot: Positive Behavioral  Interventions &  Supports Presentation

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Establishing Clear Expectations and Bee Buck System

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Nurturing A Positive Sense of Self- P.B.I.S.

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Nurturing A Positive Sense of Self- P.B.I.S.

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