MID-WINTER RECESS - FEBRUARY 16-20, 2026 SCHOOL IS CLOSED NYC Schools are closed from Monday, February, 16th to Friday, February 20th for Mid-Winter Recess. School will reopen on Monday, February 23, 2026. Enjoy your break and stay safe! ALERT
PTA MONTHLY MEETING - WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2026 The monthly Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting takes place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The meeting will be followed by a special "Love Language" workshop. Refreshments will be served.
RESPECT FOR ALL WEEK - FEBRUARY 9th TO FEBRUARY 13th During this week, schools will have opportunities to highlight and build upon ongoing diversity and are encouraged to promote acceptance and understanding through theme-based lessons and activities during the week. Students at M.S. 129 are encouraged to participate in our events!
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026- NYC SCHOOLS PIVOT TO REMOTE LEARNING Due to inclement weather, NYC Schools buildings are closed and students will be in session remotely. Scholars will follow their regular schedule today by logging into their Google Classrooms. Teachers will meet with their classes virtually.
M.S. 129 DAY - THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026 Celebrate M.S. 129 Day (1/29)! Dress up as ROYALTY! LEAP will be hosting a special event afterschool. See flyer for details.
WINTER SPIRIT WEEK - MONDAY, JANUARY 26 TO FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 Winter Spirit Week kicks off on Monday, January 26, 2026! Students should show their school spirit by participating in each theme for Sprit Week. **Students who do not participate in any day of Spirt Week must wear their school uniform on that day.
PICTURE ABSENTEE/RETAKE DAY - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026 Students who were absent on Picture Day last month will be picked up to be photographed for the yearbook. Students who want to retake their pictures must return their picture package and will have their pictures taken at no additional charge.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22nd & FRIDAY, JANUARY 23rd - iREADY DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTS Students will be taking the iReady Diagnostic in ELA on Thursday, January 22, 2026 and the iReady Diagnostic in Math on Friday, January 23, 2026. This assessment will show the progress each student has made in ELA and math and let the teachers know how to best support your children. Please be sure your child comes to school on time!
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 - SCHOOL IS CLOSED All schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday.
SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR WINTER RECESS School will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025 and reopens on Monday, January 5, 2026. Wishing the M.S. 129 families and community a happy and healthy holiday season!
