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  • OPEN HOUSE

    Friday, February 13th, from 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM.

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • January 13 Open House @ The Detective Rafael Ramos School

    Dear Families,

    Thank you for considering The Detective Rafael Ramos School for your child’s early learning journey! We are excited to invite you to our January Open House on Friday, January 13th, from 8:45AM to 9:15 AM.

    We would love to know if you’ll be attending and to hear a little about what you’re hoping to learn during your visit. Please take a moment to answer the questions below:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnbHL3Dc2jy8_n8_sJlebsnhwAMdWBXeTQICHEITg8T7uj5A/viewform?usp=header

     

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    Can I bring my child on the tour?
    Yes, families are welcome to bring their child on the tour.
    Do I need to bring ID?
    Yes, please bring a valid photo ID when you arrive.
    Do I need to arrive on time?
    Yes, we ask all families to arrive on time for their scheduled tour.
    Can I bring a stroller?
    Yes, strollers are allowed. However, please note that they must be left downstairs because we do not have an elevator.
    Are bilingual options available for 3K?
    No, bilingual programs are not available for 3K. Bilingual options begin in Pre-K.
    Is there Spanish support in the classroom?
    Yes, there is Spanish language support available in the classroom.
    Is there an after-school program for 3K and Pre-K students?
    Yes, we offer after-school programs for both 3K and Pre-K students.

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • ALL NYC DOE SCHOOLS WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW. As a reminder, school starts at 8:00 AM.

    ALL NYC DOE SCHOOLS WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW. As a reminder, school starts at 8:00 AM.

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Important: Winter Weather Safety and Resources

    Dear Parents and Families,

    Due to the winter weather currently upon us, including cold temperatures and snowstorms, we want to share a few important tips and resources to help keep our students and families safe.

    If You Must Be Outdoors:

    Please ensure children are dressed warmly with coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and waterproof boots.

    Dress in layers to help maintain body heat.

    Limit time outdoors when temperatures are extremely cold and take frequent breaks indoors when possible.

    Be cautious of icy conditions and follow all safety guidelines.

    If You Do Not Need to Be Outdoors:

    It is recommended to remain indoors during extreme cold and snowstorms.

    Create a warm, comfortable space at home for reading and schoolwork.

    Encourage light indoor movement such as stretching or short activity breaks.

    Free Reading Resources:

    Families are encouraged to visit the DOE Sora website, which offers free eBooks and audiobooks for students.

    Sora can be accessed on phones, tablets, or computers, making it a great resource during winter weather.
    https://soraapp.com/welcome

    Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in keeping our students safe. Please reach out if you need any assistance.

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Remote Learning Information

    Good day PS 54 Families and Guardians,

    We hope this message finds you well. As we closely monitor the winter storm expected this weekend, we want to keep you informed about the possibility of transitioning to remote learning and how we are preparing to support our students and families.

    Our teachers are well prepared and ready should we need to move to remote instruction. Lessons and activities have been carefully planned to ensure learning continues smoothly. While we understand that technology may not always work perfectly, please know that we are ready to work through any challenges together and support students every step of the way.

    Remote Learning Information (If We Go Remote):

    • Our usual day begins at 8:00 AM; however, if we pivot to remote instruction, kindly connect with the classroom teachers. They will share the day schedule with you.
    • Students must log in on time for the start of the school day (attendance purposes).
    • Attendance is taken, so it is important that students are present and ready to learn.
    • A final decision regarding remote learning will be announced on Sunday at 12:00 noon by the School Chancellor and the Mayor’s Office.
    • Once announced, we will continue to communicate what to expect for Monday.

    Where to Find Updates and Important Information:
    Please be sure to regularly check:

    • Our school website:com
    • ClassDojo
    • Your MySchools account (please ensure your account is active and up to date so you do not miss important messages)

    Technology or Login Issues:
    If your child is unable to log in on Monday or experiences technical difficulties, please do not panic. Contact your child’s teacher and Mr. Shaw (email pshaw3@schools.nyc.gov). If you need assistance in Spanish, please contact Ms. Rivera (her email address is srivera90@schools.nyc.gov). She will speak with the person who can assist you, and that person will call you back. We understand these situations happen and will work with families to support students and address any missed learning.

    Cold Weather Safety Reminders:

    • Dress children in warm layers, including hats, gloves, and scarves
    • Limit time outdoors during extreme cold
    • Stay indoors when possible and keep warm
    • Check on family members, neighbors, and elders who may need extra support

    Most importantly, please stay safe during the storm. Enjoy the snow if you can, warm up with some cocoa, and spend quality time with your loved ones.

    Thank you for your continued partnership, flexibility, and support of our PS 54 community. We will do our very best to keep everyone informed as we move through the weekend.

    Respectfully, 

    Emma Velazquez

    Principal PS 54K

     

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Buenos días, familias y tutores de la Escuela PS 54,

    Buenos días, familias y tutores de la Escuela PS 54,

    Esperamos que este mensaje les encuentre bien. Mientras monitoreamos de cerca la tormenta invernal que se espera para este fin de semana, queremos mantenerlos informados sobre la posibilidad de pasar a la educación a distancia y cómo nos estamos preparando para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y familias.

    Nuestros maestros están bien preparados y listos en caso de que necesitemos pasar a la instrucción a distancia. Las lecciones y actividades se han planificado cuidadosamente para garantizar que el aprendizaje continúe sin problemas. Si bien entendemos que la tecnología no siempre funciona a la perfección, sepan que estamos listos para superar cualquier desafío juntos y apoyar a los estudiantes en cada paso del camino.

     

    Información sobre la educación a distancia (si pasamos a la modalidad a distancia):

    • Nuestro día habitual comienza a las 8:00 a. m.; sin embargo, si cambiamos a la instrucción a distancia, comuníquense con los maestros de sus hijos. Ellos compartirán el horario del día con ustedes.
    • Los estudiantes deben iniciar sesión a tiempo para el comienzo del día escolar (para fines de asistencia).
    • Se tomará asistencia, por lo que es importante que los estudiantes estén presentes y listos para aprender.
    • La decisión final sobre la educación a distancia será anunciada el domingo a las 12:00 del mediodía por el Canciller Escolar y la Oficina del Alcalde.
    • Una vez anunciado, continuaremos comunicando qué esperar para el lunes.

    Dónde encontrar actualizaciones e información importante:

    Asegúrense de consultar regularmente:

    • Nuestro sitio web escolar: ps54k.com
    • ClassDojo
    • Su cuenta de MySchools (asegúrense de que su cuenta esté activa y actualizada para no perderse mensajes importantes)

    Problemas de tecnología o inicio de sesión:

    Si su hijo no puede iniciar sesión el lunes o experimenta dificultades técnicas, no se preocupen. Comuníquense con el maestro de su hijo y/o con Mr. Shaw (su correo electronico es PShaw3@schools.nyc.gov). Si necesita apoyo en español comuniquese con la Sra. Rivera (su correo electrónico es srivera90@schools.nyc.gov) ella hablara con la persona que le puede apoyar. Esa persona les devolvera la llamada). Entendemos que estas situaciones ocurren y trabajaremos con las familias para apoyar a los estudiantes y abordar cualquier aprendizaje perdido.

    Recordatorios de seguridad para el clima frío:

    • Abriguen a los niños con varias capas de ropa, incluyendo gorros, guantes y bufandas.
    • Limiten el tiempo al aire libre durante el frío extremo.
    • Permanezcan en el interior siempre que sea posible y manténganse abrigados.
    • Visiten a familiares, vecinos y personas mayores que puedan necesitar apoyo adicional.

     

    Lo más importante, manténganse seguros durante la tormenta. Disfruten de la nieve si pueden, caliéntense con un chocolate caliente y pasen tiempo de calidad con sus seres queridos. Gracias por su continua colaboración, flexibilidad y apoyo a nuestra comunidad de la Escuela Primaria PS 54. Haremos todo lo posible para mantenerlos informados durante el fin de semana.

    Saludos cordiales,

    Respectfully,  

    Emma Velazquez

    Principal PS 54K

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • Holiday Notice

    Holiday Notice

    Please note that schools will be closed for Winter Recess from Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, January 2. During this time, schools will be closed.

    We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 5.

    Wishing you and your families a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season!

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • November Open House on Wednesday, November 20th, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.

    Dear Families,

    Thank you for considering The Detective Rafael Ramos School for your child’s early learning journey! We are excited to invite you to our November Open House on Wednesday, November 20th, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.

    We would love to know if you’ll be attending and to hear a little about what you’re hoping to learn during your visit. Please take a moment to answer the questions below:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScryVzFwFUvyMKnfPymJX8VLr9fyMqdnVm3iZqDuO1A_

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • November 20th Open House – The Detective Rafael Ramos School

    Dear Families,

    Thank you for considering The Detective Rafael Ramos School for your child’s early learning journey! We are excited to invite you to our November Open House on Wednesday, November 20th, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.

    We would love to know if you’ll be attending and to hear a little about what you’re hoping to learn during your visit. Please take a moment to answer the questions below:

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School

  • November 20th Open House – The Detective Rafael Ramos School

    Dear Families,

    Thank you for considering The Detective Rafael Ramos School for your child’s early learning journey! We are excited to invite you to our November Open House on Wednesday, November 20th, from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.

    We would love to know if you’ll be attending and to hear a little about what you’re hoping to learn during your visit. Please take a moment to answer the questions below:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScryVzFwFUvyMKnfPymJX8VLr9fyMqdnVm3iZqDuO1A_NFMXQ/viewform?usp=header 

     

    The Detective Rafael Ramos School
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We are excited to partner with you to help your child become a strong reader!

Dear Families,                                                                    

We are excited to partner with you to help your child become a strong reader! 

As part of the citywide NYC Reads initiative, your child’s teacher provides your child with daily research-based reading instruction. One of the best things you can do to support your child at home is to make reading fun and help them learn to love reading. You can do this by reading with your child or by encouraging them to read independently—in any language. But it can be tricky to find free and fun books for your child to read. On the back of this page are some tips to help you find books (hard copies, e-books, and audiobooks) that are free and fun for your child. Please reach out to your child’s teacher, librarian, or our Parent coordinator if you want to learn more. 

With gratitude 

Emma Velazquez

Principal PS 54K

Find Free Books for Your Child

NYCPS and other community organizations provide a number of ways to access FREE books for your child in a variety of languages.

  1. Hard Copies: Check out hard-copy books in many languages for FREE at the New York Public Library (nypl.org) (locations in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island), Brooklyn Public Library (bklynlibrary.org), and/or Queens Public Library (queenslibrary.org) in your neighborhood. Ask a librarian to help you find books in your home language. If your school has a librarian, they can also help you to find books in your language that will interest your child.
  2. E-Books: Sora (on.nyc.gov/sora) is a FREE reading app for NYCPS students with e-books in 20 languages. 
  3. Audiobooks: Listen to FREE audiobooks or digital read-alouds while on the train or in the car. 

Just like adults, children are more eager to read books that interest them! So, help your child find books that they are excited to read. 

  1. Let your child’s interests guide you. Ask questions to help your child figure out what they are excited to read about. For example:
  • You loved the last Diary of a Wimpy Kid book. Is there another book in that series we can find?
  • You loved that basketball movie we saw last week. Let’s find books about sports.
  • It was great to make dumplings with your grandmother last night, right? Let’s find a book to learn more about our heritage.
  • What questions do you have about science and how things work in the world? Let’s find a book to answer some of those questions.
  • What are you learning about in reading class these days? What has it made you curious about?
  1. Fun, not frustration. Reading shouldn’t feel like a chore. It’s okay if reading is sometimes challenging, but it should not be so difficult that your child gets frustrated. To figure out if a book is too difficult for your child to read independently, try the ‘five finger rule’ (bit.ly/rightbooks). Open to page two of the book. Have your child hold up one finger for each word they do not know. If there are five or more words they do not know, pick another book. And don’t discount texts that aren’t traditional books. Graphic novels, blogs, and news are great. Reading is reading!

Events 2025-26 School Year

Our PS 54 Story In Pictures

  • Carnival Kickoff!

    Carnival Kickoff! with K9 

  • one shot basketball

    one shot basketball 

  • Team work makes the dream work

    Team work 

  • love for the kids having fun

    love for the kids having fun 

  • just being a kid having fun

    just being a kid having fun

  • PTA HELPING TOO

    PTA HELPING TOO 

  • NYPD HAS A SUPRISE

    NYPD HAS A SUPRISE 

  • LUCH WAS FUN

    BEST LUNCH EVER 

Store of Love

Open House Flyer / Folleto de puertas abiertas

Open House Flyer in Spanish /Folleto de puertas abiertas en español

🏫 Fechas de Recorridos de Puertas Abiertas (2025–2026)

📘 Otoño 2025

  • 16 de octubre (jueves): Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

  • 20 de noviembre (jueves): Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

  • 11 de diciembre (miércoles): Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

❄️ Invierno 2026

  • 22 de enero (jueves): Recorrido de Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

  • 6 de febrero (viernes): Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

🌸 Primavera 2026

  • 27 de marzo (viernes): Recorrido de Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

  • Abril: Fecha por confirmar (en espera del calendario de exámenes)

  • 14 de mayo (jueves): Recorrido de Puertas Abiertas para 3K–Pre-Kínder y Kínder

 

English Open House Flyer

🏫 Open House Tour Dates (2025–2026)
📘 Fall 2025
  • October 16 (Thursday): Open House for 3K–Pre-K & Kindergarten
  • November 20 (Thursday): Open House for 3K–Pre-K & Kindergarten
❄️ Winter 2026
 
🌸 Spring 2026

MySchools

NYC families can use MySchools to apply to public schools from 3-K to high school. Get started by creating an account. Then, explore your children’s personalized school options and get guidance on the admissions process from start to finish.

https://www.myschools.nyc/en/

 

 

NYC Schools Account

Welcome NYC Parent or Guardian!

Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress from Pre-K through high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!

Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring grades, test scores, and attendance. https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/

 

Parent University Classes for NYC Families

Parent University seeks to educate and empower families as partners, advocates, and lifelong educators in their student's education through free courses, resources, events, and activities.

Parent University serves all families, from early childhood through adulthood. Even if you are not a parent, we encourage you to become involved with Parent University.  With an expanding course list Parent University is ready to support you. Register and enroll for a course today! https://parentu.schools.nyc/

NYC Reads (EL Education)

What is NYC Reads?

This year, PS 54 - The Detective Rafael Ramos School will participate in NYC Reads, a citywide initiative to help all NYC Public Schools students become strong readers. Strong reading skills are essential for students to graduate from high school, access higher education, have successful careers, and create economic stability. And, strong reading skills are the foundation that will help our students become critical thinkers, capable of solving the problems of the future and carrying out the civic engagement activities necessary to sustain our democracy.

As part of NYC Reads, all K-5 schools use one of three evidence-based reading programs. Our district uses EL Education. The curriculum will help our children develop foundational reading skills and build knowledge about rich topics, like the Civil Rights Movement, the sea, or animal behavior and adaptations. NYC Reads School PS 54 - The Detective Rafael Ramos School docx.pdf 

¿Qué es NYC Reads?

Este año, PS 54 - La Escuela Detective Rafael Ramos participará en NYC Reads, una iniciativa de toda la ciudad para ayudar a todos los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva York a convertirse en buenos lectores. Fuertes habilidades de lectura son esenciales para que los estudiantes se gradúen de la escuela secundaria, accedan a la educación superior, tengan carreras exitosas y creen estabilidad económica. Y unas sólidas habilidades de lectura son la base que ayudará a nuestros estudiantes a convertirse en pensadores críticos, capaces de resolver los problemas del futuro y llevar a cabo las actividades de participación cívica necesarias para sostener nuestra democracia.

Como parte de NYC Reads, todas las escuelas K-5 utilizan uno de los tres programas de lectura basados ​​en evidencia. Nuestro distrito utiliza EL Education. El plan de estudios ayudará a nuestros niños a desarrollar habilidades fundamentales de lectura y adquirir conocimientos sobre temas interesantes, como el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles, el mar o el comportamiento y las adaptaciones de los animales.

 

 

 

 

 

"PS 54's School Mascot: A Proud Symbol of Strength, Spirit, and Community!"

  • "PS 54's School Mascot: A Proud Symbol of Strength, Spirit, and Community!"

Contact Us

The Detective Rafael Ramos School 
195 Sanford St
Brooklyn, NY 11205

 Phone: (718) 834-6752

Fax: (718) 852-8129

 

"PS 54's School Mascot: A Proud Symbol of Strength, Spirit, and Community!"

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