School Updates
Weekly Message - 9/18/2026
š Happy Weekend, Harbor View Families! š
Thank you for making our Students Bring Your STAR to School Day so special! Our students loved sharing their morning meeting routines with the important people in their lives. Be sure to check out our STAR photo album to enjoy some of the wonderful memories from the day! š
This weekend, ask your child: "What was your favorite part of school this week?" You might be surprised by their answer! š
š Reminder: There is no school on Monday, September 21st in observance of Yom Kippur.
šØ Safety First! Next week, our school will be conducting an Emergency Readiness Drill as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping students and staff safe and prepared.
ā Save the Date: Curriculum Night will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, September 30th. We can't wait to share all the amazing learning happening at Harbor View!
Have a fun, relaxing weekend, and we'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday ready for another great week of learning! šāØš
Join us on Thursday, September 17th from 8:00 a.m. ā 9:30 a.m.
for our special Students, Bring Your STAR to School event!
A STAR is a special person who supports, encourages, and cares for your child. This could be a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle, sibling, mentor, family friend, or another important adult.
Guests will:
ā Attend a welcome celebrationāØā Create a personalized star for their childāØ
ā Visit their child's classroom for Morning MeetingāØ
ā Attend our first PTA & Title I PAC Meeting of the yearāØā Enjoy refreshments
We look forward to celebrating the special people who help our students shine every day!
School Calendar
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Yom Kippur, schools closed
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School Leadership Team Meeting
Monthly Meeting
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Virtual Family Orientation Night
Virtual Family Orientation Night on Wednesday, September 30th via Zoom. During this event, you will have the opportunity to meet school staff, learn about important programs and expectations for the year, and hear about ways to stay engaged in your child's education. Additional details and the Zoom link will be shared as the date approaches.
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Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
PS 59 (31R059) - The Harbor View School
Family Welcome Center
Main Office Number: 718-390-2190 ~ School's google voice or text: 908-605-0240
- Main Office Email: ps59@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Hasweh, Principal: HHASweh@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Sanchez, Assistant Principal: VSanchez@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Kristen, Parent Coordinator: KDruda@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Jessica, School Secretary: JVendiito@theharborviewschool.org
- Mr. Randy, Social Worker: RTopper@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Danielle, Guidance Counselor: DDoyle@theharborviewschool.org
- Ms. Meggin, Bus Coordinator: MJuraska@theharborviewschool.org
NYCID After-Care
NYCID COMPASS PROGRAM: Registration Google form has been closed, email NWHeeler@nycid.org to join the waitlist.
JCC Cornerstone @ Richmond Terrace Community Center
Located at 71 Jersey Street, serving grades Kinder to 5th. To register contact Mrs. Z @ (718) 981-7942 or (929) 877-8614 or email: czeigler@sijcc.com
Goodhue After Care
Goodhue: Serving grades Kindergarten to 5th. Call 718-447-2630 or email avindigni@childrensaid.nyc.org
Grade Directory for School Year 2025-2026
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Zoom Login Instructions
š How to Join Zoom
ā The Best Way: Log In With Your Childās DOE Email, but you can also sign in with any zoom account.
Students should log in using their NYC DOE email: @nycstudents.net.
They can log in three different ways:
1. Logging in through TeachHub (recommended)
- Go to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc
- Sign in using your childās NYCStudents.net email and password.
- Click the Zoom icon.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
2. Logging in on Zoom.us
- Go to: https://zoom.us/signin
- Choose Sign in with SSO
- Type "nycdoe" into the space before ".zoom.us" and click "continue"
- Enter your childās @nycstudents.net email and then password given by their teacher.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
3. Logging in through the Zoom App
- Open the Zoom app on a computer, tablet, or phone.
- Choose Sign in with SSO
- Type "nycdoe" into the space before ".zoom.us" and click "continue"
- Enter your childās @nycstudents.net email and then password given by their teacher.
- Join the meeting using the link or Meeting ID 91977662331 | PW: 031059
ā Why students should use their DOE email
When students log in with their DOE @nycstudents.net account:
- They will be automatically placed into their correct breakout room for their class.
- Their teacher can identify them quickly.
- No renaming is needed.
This is the fastest and most accurate way to join remote classes.
If You Join Using Your Own Zoom Account
Families may join the meeting using their personal Zoom account, but:
- You must rename yourself with your childās full name and class or grade.
Example: āAva Rodriguez ā 3rd Gradeā - Select breakrooms and click the one for your class / grade
- If you join this way, someone from our team will assist you and move your child to the correct breakout room.
Google Classroom
š How to Access Google Classroom
Students can join Google Classroom in three different ways. No matter which method you use, students must sign in with their DOE email address (ending in @nycstudents.net)
1. Logging in through TeachHub (recommended)
- Go to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc
- Sign in using your childās NYCStudents.net email and password.
- Click on the Google Classroom Icon
2. Access Through the Web
- Go to: https://classroom.google.com
- Click āGo to Classroomā
- Sign in using your childās
DOE email ā example: jdoe123@nycstudents.net
DOE password - Select your childās class to enter.
3. Use the Google Classroom App
(Best for tablets and smartphones)
- Download the Google Classroom app from the App Store or Google Play
- Open the app and click āGet Startedā
- Sign in using your childās DOE email and password
- Tap on the class to enter
Student Email & Passwords
- If you do not know your child's email address or password, please email their teacher or ps59@theharborviewschool.org for assistance.
- Student email addresses can also be found by visiting your NYCPS Account: www.schoolsaccount.nyc
- Student passwords are given by their classroom teacher; check messages in ClassDojo for the passwords.
- You can log into zoom without this information.
Steps to Access TeachHub
- Navigate to: https://teachhub.schools.nyc/.
- Username: Enter your full student email address (e.g.,
username@nycstudents.net). - Password: Enter your DOE password. (provided by classroom teacher)
- Access Applications: Once signed in, you can click on icons to access applications like Google Classroom, Zoom, and more.