P.S. 212Q School of CyberScience and Literacy
"We inspire Children to Learn, to Experience and to Achieve"
34-25 82nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Tel: (718) 898-6973                 Fax: (718) 898-7068
We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact us at (718) 898-6973 to request assistance.
About Us
Mission:
PS 212Q provides children with a strong educational foundation in a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment. All students deserve to be accepted and appreciated. We believe the partnership between home and school helps students develop confidence and a love of learning that lasts a lifetime.  
Vision:
Everyone grows!

Summer Rising Information

If you received a confirmation email from Ms. Boodram at HANAC - arrival is at the 83rd street entrance-back schoolyard:
8:00 am - Grades 4 and 5   8:10 am - Grades 2 and 3  8:20 am - K and Grade 1

If you received a confirmation email from your school PS 69, PS 212, or PS 222 or a neighboring school for the 8:00 am to 12:00 pm program, arrival is also at the 83rd street entrance-back schoolyard:
8:00 am - Grades 4 and 5   8:10 am - Grades 2 and 3  8:20 am - K and Grade 1

If you received a confirmation email from the DOE or DYCD, please go to the main entrance on 82nd Street and we will assist you to finding a seat in our 8:00 am to 12:00 pm program, if we have social distancing space and staff to accommodate your child.
News and Announcements

Daily Health Screening Forms

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Technical Support for Families
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipad​
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​Please fill out this form https://www.nycenet.edu/technicalsupportforfamily to let us know what issues you have with NYCDOE iPads/devices, access to applications, or other technical problems. We will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you and try to solve your problem. Please type all information correctly and answer all required fields. Parents who already have a login and who need help with their technology issues should log into Service Desk directly.  For more information on technical tools and support, please visit our website for more details.


iPad Update August 13, 2020
For anyone who has a DOE-loaned ipad, we have some important updates for you. It is essential that you take the actions below to ensure your child’s ipad is ready for use for return to school. The first day of school is only a few weeks away, and all students will be working remotely for at least a few days a week. Your child will need their ipad to be ready for learning for the fall. Please note that when we have other updates, we will send messages to you and your iPad on Thursdays, and we will let your schools know about the updates.
To prepare, you MUST 
Turn on the iPadSome iPads have not been turned on all summer. We need you to charge and power up the ipad.
Turn Airplane Mode On and OffThis will reset your internet connection
  1. Go to Settings
  2. Find the Airplane Mode button
  3. Turn Airplane Mode on for ten seconds (button turns green)
  4. Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the ipad reconnects to the internet 
  5. You will see the connected icon at the top of the screen
  6. Go to schools.nyc.gov to make sure your ipad is connected to the internet - all DOE-loaned ipads have internet access.
Sign into ZscalerTo ensure your child is using the internet with all the safety the DOE requires to protect your child. You will need to sign into the content filter application, Zscaler. Follow these directions, or see the instructions on our Zscaler page:
  1. Return to the main screen.
  2. Tap the Zscaler icon.
  3. Once Zscaler is open (you don’t need to sign in), wait for the “Service Status” to say “ON”.
  4. Close Zscaler.
  5. That is it. You can use the iPad normally now.
Sign into the Learn at Home AppTo get ready for the first day of school, make connecting to learning and support much easier for your child (and you, too!), and allow you to get notifications on the iPad:
  1. Find the Learn at Home icon on the main screen on the iPad
  2. Log in using your @nycstudents.net account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in)
  3. From the Learn at Home app your child can access TeachHub, Google Classroom and get help.
Fix Problems with Internet Connectivity
Toggle Airplane Mode On and Off Turning on Airplane Mode and then turning it off again will reset your internet connection.
  1. Tap the Settings app.
  2. Find the Airplane Mode button.
  3. Turn Airplane Mode on (the button will turn green) and leave it on for ten seconds.
  4. Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the iPad reconnects to the internet (you will see the connected icon in the top right of your home screen).
  5. Test your connection by opening your browser and going to www.schools.nyc.gov.

​Ensure Cellular Data is On
  1. Go to Settings. 
  2. Select Cellular Data. 
  3. Turn on Cellular Data. 
  4. Tap Cellular Data Options. 
  5. Verify that LTE and data roaming are turned on.
If you're still having trouble connecting your iPad to the internet, call T-Mobile at 1-800-375-1126. Tell them that you are part of the New York City Department of Education Rapid Response Program. Also, please have your iPad's Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID) ready. To find this, go to Settings > General > About > ICCID.

Open ZscalerZscaler is an app that filters unsafe content from your iPad. It is ensures that you use the internet safely, and in compliance with DOE safety regulations.
  1. Tap the Zscaler icon.
  2. You will be automatically signed in to the app.
  3. Service Status will say “Connecting…”
  4. Wait until Service Status changes to “ON”. This may take a few minutes.
  5. Close Zscaler.
  6. That is it. You should be able to use your iPad normally now.
* Cancel the CrowdStrike Download
  1. Locate the CrowdStrike app. It is red with a white falcon.
  2. Press and hold the CrowdStrike app icon.
  3. A menu will appear. Tap Cancel Download.
  4. Canceling the download will prompt other apps to update.
  5. You can access the internet while your apps update. Open your browser and go to a website to make sure you are connected.
All K-5 students are 5 days a week beginning April 26th. Please see the recording of our parent meeting and view our power point presentation. Click here to view the recording: ​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KL-ZSxAH1Q4lbsBkonamwMQUzq5IcQoC/view?usp=sharing
How to Sign Into Zoom
SSO PictureThe App's "Sign In" screen will display. Select the "Sign in with SSO" button. Click on SSO
From a Mobile App​
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  1. Launch the Zoom mobile application.
  2. Click "Sign-In". The App's "Sign In" screen will display. Select the "Sign in with SSO" button.
ZOOM NYCDOE PictureEnter "NYCDOE" into the blank field. Make sure yout Type NYCDOE
  • Two fields will display: One is blank, the other has ".zoom.us" in it.
  • Enter "NYCDOE" into the blank field
Sign in PictureImportant: You can only sign in with @nycstudents.net (students). Make sure you sign in with @nycstudents.net
  • Tap "Continue".
  • You will be brought to the DOE sign-in page.
  • Sign in with your DOE credentials
  • You're in!
  • Important: You can only sign in with @nycstudents.net (students)
Your Student Account ID and Password
The link is: https://selfservice.schools.nyc/ And user directions are available on the DOE Student Accounts page on the DOE website.
To retrieve your account ID and password:
  1. Go to Student Account Self Service
  2. Enter your 9-digit Student ID (OSIS) number. (You can find your Student ID number on a report card, your student ID card, or in your NYCSA account.)
  3. Enter your birthday.
  4. Click Continue.
  5. If the information you enter matches your student record, your username will be displayed. 
  6. Your student ID is your username followed by @nycstudents.net. For example, if your username is JaneD, your student account ID is JaneD@nycstudents.net.
  7. If you haven't already set up a password, you will be asked to set one up.
  8. Pick a password that only you will know.
  9. Re-enter your password.
  10. Click Update Password.
Brighter Bites
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​Dear Families,
Please click the link below to register for Brighter Bites.  
https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/denroll/fill?id11=New%20York
 The winner of the May STEM Challenge

Register for Summer School on Monday, April 26th ​https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/SummerRising.page

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Our school is recognized as Media Certified since 2013 
We just received new certification!  
Visit the Common Sense Website at: 
 https://www.commonsensemedia.org