PROSE (Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence) Update

Dear PS 20 Families,

I hope all is well.

PS 20 is now a PROSE school and as a PROSE school, we are able modify the schedule for our school, so that we can meet the needs of our school community.  This includes students attending school for a half-day, so that teachers can engage in professional development and planning for IB.  In addition, we are able to change the date of our Student-Led Conferences to later in November.  We just received the approval from NYCPS for these calendar changes and changes to our school schedule.  Below you will find the dates of the changes that have been approved by NYCPS.

Approved Half-Days

  • Friday, October 10, 2025

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025

  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025

  • Friday, January 16, 2026

  • Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026

New Student-Led Conference Date

  • Thursday, November 20th

We realize that this change may present a challenge for families.  The school  has been proactive and is working closely with Mosaic, Kaleidoscope, and  Hoops Academy to provide options for families.  More information about those options for families will be communicated in a follow-up message.  

Thank you in advance for supporting this initiative.

Best,

Nicole Blyden

Principal

Trudy Chan