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Welcome to PS 105,

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the Blackbourne School
Kindergarten virtual tour.

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We're excited to take you on a
virtual journey through some of

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the common areas inside and
outside of our school building.

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PS 105 serves students from
kindergarten through 5th grade with

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a vibrant community of
approximately 1100 students from diverse

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cultural and linguistic
backgrounds.

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We offer a wide range of
educational programs to meet the unique

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needs of every learner.

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Our programs include the gifted
and talented program,

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general education classes,
transitional bilingual education,

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English as a new language,
integrated classes,

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and self-contained special
education classes.

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We're proud to provide a
supportive, inclusive,

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and enriching learning
environment for all students.

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Children enjoy recess in our
spacious playground where they can

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play and socialize with their
teachers and classmates in a safe,

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supervised environment.

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It's a joyful time filled with
laughter and movement.

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Kindergarten arrival and
dismissal also take place at the

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playground entrance by 59th
Street.

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Morning arrival begins at 7:50
a.m. Dismissal starts at 2:10

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p.m. All visitors must enter the
school through our main

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entrance lobby area,

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which serves as the central
point of access to the building.

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If a child arrives late in the
morning,

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they will also enter through the
main lobby and head directly to

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their classroom.

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Kindergarten students meet at a
designated area where staff

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members are ready to warmly
welcome and escort them to class.

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Our main lobby is a high
traffic, welcoming space,

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proudly featuring our Student of
the Month photos,

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celebrating our students'
achievements,

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and inspiring everyone who walks
through our doors.

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Each morning our kindergarten
students warmly greet their

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classmates and teachers in the
auditorium upon arrival at PS 105.

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We take great pride in our
students' talents and achievements.

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Throughout the year,

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the auditorium comes alive with
a variety of performances,

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events, and celebrations,

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including the Lunar New Year
celebration,

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multicultural performance,
student council campaign,

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Student of the Month assembly,
fall and spring winter concerts,

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spelling bee contests, and many
more.

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There are a total of 4 lunch
periods at PS 105.

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Kindergarten students have 45
minutes to enjoy a well-balanced

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hot meal with their peers.

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Lunchtime also provides an
opportunity to socialize with friends

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and unwind in a safe,

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supervised environment with
support from our dedicated school

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aides.

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The main office is located on
the 2nd floor directly above the

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main lobby.

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Please feel free to stop by the
main office for early pickups,

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change of address, late drop
offs, or any other inquiries.

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All phone calls are routed
through the main office.

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You can reach us at
718-438-3230.

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Just down the hall from the main
office you'll find our

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kindergarten classrooms. There
are a total of 8 classrooms,

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each with approximately 20
students and 1 dedicated teacher.

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The bulletin boards proudly
display student work that highlights

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what they are currently
learning,

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showcasing their creativity and
progress.

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Now let's take a look at a
typical transitioning bilingual

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education classroom.

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In a TBE classroom,

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you'll notice labels and signs
displayed in both English and our

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students' home language, which
is Chinese at our school.

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Each classroom features a math
center equipped with

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manipulatives for hands-on
learning during math lessons.

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A view board is located in the
meeting area,

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allowing teachers to display
instructional materials.

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There is also a classroom
library where students can borrow

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books.

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A kidney table where teachers
work with small groups for

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targeted instruction.

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You'll also find learning
charts.

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Student work displays.

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Focused areas such as the sound
wall and sight word wall.

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Students are seated in groups to
encourage collaboration and

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peer learning.

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Thank you for joining the PS
105, Kindergarten virtual Tour.

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We look forward to welcoming you
and your child to our school

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community.