May 2026 Announcements
May 1 - What's Happening in NYC Public Schools May Edition
May 1 - PS 123 STEAM Night
Our STEAM Night was a powerful reminder of what happens when learning, creativity, and community come together inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, artists, and thinkers.
Families filled our building, engaging side by side with students in a wide range of hands-on stations including robotics and coding challenges, hydroponics and plant science exploration, engineering design builds, math games and logic challenges, science experiments, art and creative expression, technology integration, maker space creations, literacy through STEM connections, and family collaborative challenge stations. Each experience was intentionally designed to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
The energy in the room was undeniable! Students explaining their thinking, families asking questions, and staff guiding meaningful, interactive learning. This was more than an event; it was a space where curiosity was sparked, confidence was built, and future pathways were imagined.
Thank you to our staff for your thoughtful planning and commitment to excellence, and to our families for showing up, participating, and making the night so special. This is what it looks like when we come together to inspire the next generation
Families filled our building, engaging side by side with students in a wide range of hands-on stations including robotics and coding challenges, hydroponics and plant science exploration, engineering design builds, math games and logic challenges, science experiments, art and creative expression, technology integration, maker space creations, literacy through STEM connections, and family collaborative challenge stations. Each experience was intentionally designed to promote critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.
The energy in the room was undeniable! Students explaining their thinking, families asking questions, and staff guiding meaningful, interactive learning. This was more than an event; it was a space where curiosity was sparked, confidence was built, and future pathways were imagined.
Thank you to our staff for your thoughtful planning and commitment to excellence, and to our families for showing up, participating, and making the night so special. This is what it looks like when we come together to inspire the next generation
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May 1 - STEAM Night Pictures
May 5 New York State Mathematics Test - May 6th and May 7th

Greetings,
This is a friendly and important reminder that tomorrow May 6th begins the New York State Mathematics Test and May 7th is the second day for our students in grades 3–8.
This is a friendly and important reminder that tomorrow May 6th begins the New York State Mathematics Test and May 7th is the second day for our students in grades 3–8.
We are looking forward to our students demonstrating all they have learned this year. Each spring, students participate in this assessment to measure their progress toward the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. This is an important opportunity for students to show their thinking, problem-solving skills, and mathematical reasoning.
Student Readiness: How You Can Help at Home
Your partnership is key in setting our students up for success. Please support your child by ensuring the following:
* Strong Start to the Day: Students should arrive at school by 7:30 AM to allow for a calm and organized start.
* Brain Breakfast: Provide a healthy breakfast such as eggs, oatmeal, fruit, or yogurt. Please avoid sugary foods that may impact focus.
* Rested and Ready: Ensure your child gets a full night’s sleep.
* Positive Mindset: Encourage your child to take their time, read carefully, and try their best. Remind them that effort matters.
* Be Present: Daily attendance is critical during testing days.
Schoolwide Commitment
We are committed to creating a calm, supportive, and structured testing environment so that all students feel confident and prepared. Our staff has worked diligently to ensure students are ready, and we are proud of the growth they have shown.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will ensure our students approach tomorrow with confidence and success.
Warm regards,
Dr. Hernandez
Student Readiness: How You Can Help at Home
Your partnership is key in setting our students up for success. Please support your child by ensuring the following:
* Strong Start to the Day: Students should arrive at school by 7:30 AM to allow for a calm and organized start.
* Brain Breakfast: Provide a healthy breakfast such as eggs, oatmeal, fruit, or yogurt. Please avoid sugary foods that may impact focus.
* Rested and Ready: Ensure your child gets a full night’s sleep.
* Positive Mindset: Encourage your child to take their time, read carefully, and try their best. Remind them that effort matters.
* Be Present: Daily attendance is critical during testing days.
Schoolwide Commitment
We are committed to creating a calm, supportive, and structured testing environment so that all students feel confident and prepared. Our staff has worked diligently to ensure students are ready, and we are proud of the growth they have shown.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we will ensure our students approach tomorrow with confidence and success.
Warm regards,
Dr. Hernandez
May 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences (Remote)
Good Morning Families,
This is a friendly reminder that our final Parent Teacher Conferences of the schoolyear will take place on Thursday, May 7th. Conferences will be held in a single session from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM and will take place remotely.
These conferences are an important opportunity for you to connect directly with your child’s teacher to discuss academic progress, review current performance, and understand next steps for continued growth. During this conference, teachers will also share whether your child is on track for promotion or at risk for promotion, and what supports are in place to ensure success.
The link to access your child’s conference can be found in your child’s Google Classroom and ClassDojo classroom. Please be sure to log in at your scheduled time to connect with your child’s teacher.
All families are encouraged to attend, especially families of students in Grades 5 and 8, as these are graduating grades and this information directly impacts graduation eligibility and participation in end-of-year activities. If you need any assistance accessing the conference or have any questions, please contact Ms. Burgos, our Parent Coordinator, at 212-342-6200. We are here to support you.
Please note that as a result of Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be no Academic Recovery Program this Thursday. Additionally, the last day for Academic Recovery will be Thursday, May 15th. We look forward to partnering with you, answering your questions, and ensuring every child is set up for success as we approach the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Dr. Hernandez
This is a friendly reminder that our final Parent Teacher Conferences of the schoolyear will take place on Thursday, May 7th. Conferences will be held in a single session from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM and will take place remotely.These conferences are an important opportunity for you to connect directly with your child’s teacher to discuss academic progress, review current performance, and understand next steps for continued growth. During this conference, teachers will also share whether your child is on track for promotion or at risk for promotion, and what supports are in place to ensure success.
The link to access your child’s conference can be found in your child’s Google Classroom and ClassDojo classroom. Please be sure to log in at your scheduled time to connect with your child’s teacher.
All families are encouraged to attend, especially families of students in Grades 5 and 8, as these are graduating grades and this information directly impacts graduation eligibility and participation in end-of-year activities. If you need any assistance accessing the conference or have any questions, please contact Ms. Burgos, our Parent Coordinator, at 212-342-6200. We are here to support you.
Please note that as a result of Parent Teacher Conferences, there will be no Academic Recovery Program this Thursday. Additionally, the last day for Academic Recovery will be Thursday, May 15th. We look forward to partnering with you, answering your questions, and ensuring every child is set up for success as we approach the end of the school year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Dr. Hernandez
May 12, 2026 Town Hall with Kamar Samuels at 6:30 PM Eagle Academy Harlem

We are honored to welcome Chancellor Kamar Samuels to Eagle Academy for Young Men of Harlem on May 12 for a special Town Hall event.
This event is by invitation only. Parents who I already registered are asked to please check their email, as tickets will be sent through Eventbrite.
This event is by invitation only. Parents who I already registered are asked to please check their email, as tickets will be sent through Eventbrite.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you,
Ms. Burgos
[email protected]
929-828-0511
Thank you,
Ms. Burgos
[email protected]
929-828-0511
May 14 -Spring Pictures and Graduation Make-Up Day
SPRING & GRADUATION PICTURES - MAKE UP DAY! @
Picture Day and Make-Up will take place on May 14!
Don't miss your special moment to shine and capture those beautiful memories. Please make sure students come ready for their Spring and Graduation make-up pictures.
Picture Day and Make-Up will take place on May 14!
Don't miss your special moment to shine and capture those beautiful memories. Please make sure students come ready for their Spring and Graduation make-up pictures.

mAY 14, 2026 - PS123 FUN NIGHT OF LITERACY
Greetings,
We are excited to invite our PS/MS 123 families and students to our Title I Sponsored Literacy Night happening tomorrow May 14th, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM!
This special evening is designed to bring families together through the joy of reading, learning, and literacy. Families will have the opportunity to participate in engaging literacy stations, connect with literacy experts, and enjoy interactive activities that support reading and learning at home.
Dinner will be served for attending families and students.
This event is for PS/MS 123 students and their families only. We look forward to celebrating literacy together as a school community and creating a fun and meaningful evening for all.
We hope to see you there for a wonderful night of learning, connection, and family engagement!
Warmly,
Dr. Hernandez
Principal
We are excited to invite our PS/MS 123 families and students to our Title I Sponsored Literacy Night happening tomorrow May 14th, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM!
This special evening is designed to bring families together through the joy of reading, learning, and literacy. Families will have the opportunity to participate in engaging literacy stations, connect with literacy experts, and enjoy interactive activities that support reading and learning at home.
Dinner will be served for attending families and students.
This event is for PS/MS 123 students and their families only. We look forward to celebrating literacy together as a school community and creating a fun and meaningful evening for all.
We hope to see you there for a wonderful night of learning, connection, and family engagement!
Warmly,
Dr. Hernandez
Principal

May 14 - Thank you for Families who joined us for Family Literacy
Thank you to all our families who joined us for our Family Literacy Event at PS/MS 123 Mahalia Jackson School.
Families learned strategies to support literacy habits at home through phonemic awareness, phonics, i-Ready resources, and the Science of Reading. Students and families also enjoyed giveaways and activities that promoted the love of reading.
A special thank you to our Title One parent, Rebekah Job, for envisioning and collaborating with school leadership to help make this meaningful event possible. Together, we are building strong readers and lifelong learners. Thank you to Mr Bertini and the teachers that helped with the event Ms Archie, Ms Lujan and Mr Jannie and our Graham family: Madison, Marcie, Tay and Deanna, and PA members: Joseph, Brittany and Star!
Dr Hernandez
Families learned strategies to support literacy habits at home through phonemic awareness, phonics, i-Ready resources, and the Science of Reading. Students and families also enjoyed giveaways and activities that promoted the love of reading.
A special thank you to our Title One parent, Rebekah Job, for envisioning and collaborating with school leadership to help make this meaningful event possible. Together, we are building strong readers and lifelong learners. Thank you to Mr Bertini and the teachers that helped with the event Ms Archie, Ms Lujan and Mr Jannie and our Graham family: Madison, Marcie, Tay and Deanna, and PA members: Joseph, Brittany and Star!
Dr Hernandez




May 18, 2026 Emergency Drills School this Week

Dear Parents, Next school week, our school/campus will conduct emergency drills. This drill will focus on the General Response Protocols (GRP) for an Evacuation or Soft Lockdown. More dates will be scheduled and shared with families.
Drill
Time
Evacuation Drill
School week of May 18, 2026
Please use the GRP Summary Guide https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/safe-schools/emergency-readiness (External Link) to discuss our responses with your child in advance of this drill.
Please feel free to contact AP Mr. Cividanes Bertini at 212-342-6200 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. Hernandez (Principal)
May 20 - Parent Association Meeting on Wednesday
Good Afternoon Parents and Guardians!
We invite you to join us for our Parent Association Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:15 AM in the school auditorium.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in our school community, stay informed, share your ideas, and support our students’ success. Your voice and participation make a difference!
We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your continued support!
We invite you to join us for our Parent Association Meeting on Wednesday, May 20th at 8:15 AM in the school auditorium.
This is a great opportunity to get involved in our school community, stay informed, share your ideas, and support our students’ success. Your voice and participation make a difference!
We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your continued support!
