Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

Announcements

• FEBRUARY 2026 NEWSLETTER

  Attached you will find the newsletter in English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole, and Arabic.

  Adjunto encontrará el boletín informativo en inglés, español, francés, criollo haitiano y árabe.

  Ou ap jwenn bilten an nan lang angle, panyòl, franse, kreyòl Ayisyen ak arab.

  Vous trouverez ci-joint la lettre d'information en anglais, espagnol, français, créole haïtien et arabe.

  ستجدون في المرفقات النشرة الإخبارية باللغات الإنجليزية والإسبانية والفرنسية والكريولية الهايتية والعربية.

  • Arabic_Kurt Hahn Feb Newsletter.pdf
  • English_Kurt Hahn Feb Newsletter.pdf
  • French_Kurt Hahn Feb Newsletter.pdf
  • Haitian Creole_Kurt Hahn Feb Newsletter.pdf
  • Spanish_Kurt Hahn Feb Newsletter.pdf

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• FEBRUARY PTA MEETING!

  We look forward to seeing out KHELS families!

  ZOOM Meeting ID

  919 9441 9028

  ZOOM Passcode

  376999

  Using a laptop or phone? Visit this website: https://zoom.us/join

  • PTA MEETING - SPANISH HC ARABIC AND FRENCH.pdf

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• KURT HAHN CLOTHING DRIVE

  What are we looking for?

  Clean, gently used or new clothing

  • Shirts, pants, and sweaters
  • Jackets and coats
  • Shoes (pairs only)
  • Accessories (hats, scarves, belts)

  Donations are welcome, Monday through Friday, 3 PM - 4 PM!

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  5800 Tilden Avenue, 2nd Floor - Main Office, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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• A Message from Our Chancellor

  *This message was translated in other languages, please find them attached below.

  *Este mensaje ha sido traducido a otros idiomas; por favor, encuéntrelos adjuntos a continuación.

  *Mesaj sa a te tradui nan lòt lang; tanpri jwenn yo an atachman pi ba a.

  *Ce message a été traduit dans d’autres langues ; veuillez les trouver en pièces jointes ci-dessous.

  تمت ترجمة هذه الرسالة إلى لغات أخرى؛ يرجى الاطلاع عليها في المرفقات أدناه.

   

  Attached is a letter from our Chancellor regarding New York City Public Schools reassurance for immigrant families that schools are safe, supportive environments and the various legal and community resources for help with any immigration‑related concerns.

  • 39549-cks-family-letter---immigrant-resources-arabic.pdf
  • 39549-cks-family-letter---immigrant-resources-french.pdf
  • 39549-cks-family-letter---immigrant-resources-haitian-creole.pdf
  • 39549-cks-family-letter---immigrant-resources-spanish.pdf
  • cks-family-letter---immigrant-resources.pdf

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• NYC Parks Lifeguard Opportunity (Ages 16+)

  NYC Parks Lifeguard Opportunity (Ages 16+)

  NYC Parks is recruiting Summer 2026 Lifeguards. All students must first pass the NYC Lifeguard Qualifying Test, offered now through late February.

  Key details:

  • Eligibility: Students 16 years of age or older
  • Test window: October through late February
  • Pay: $22/hour (seasonal)
  • Required first step before lifeguard training
  • Swim Prep sessions available

  Learn more and review requirements (live link):
  https://www.nycgovparks.org/opportunities/jobs/lifeguards

  https://www.nycgovparks.org/reg/life-guard-test

  Watch the video of here.

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• Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) Application

  2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

  • Apply: https://application.nycsyep.com/
  • Deadline: February 27, 2026
  • Chooose: Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

  TCAC option (extra support for students with IEPs/504s)
  The Transition and College Access Centers (TCACs), in partnership with DYCD, support students with IEPs or 504 plans with:

  • a 6-week paid work experience (July 6–August 15)
  • additional worksite support from specialized staff

  How students get routed to TCAC (important)
  To be routed to TCAC, students must:

  1. Answer “Yes” to: “Do You Have a Disability”
  2. Enter their school’s DBN

  • Students do not need to answer the referring agency question or enter a PIN.
  • If they do not follow the steps above, they may be routed to a different provider.

  Helpful links

  • Instructional video: https://vimeo.com/1155744327
  • Required documents: https://application.nycsyep.com/DocumentLibrary

  Next steps after applying

  • Students should check email and respond quickly to messages from: MNTCAC@schools.nyc.gov
  • In early March, applicants will receive directions to upload documents and will have only a few days to complete it.
  • Enrollment is first come, first served and applications are only complete once all documents are submitted, so students should start gathering documents now.

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• Dental Clinic Coming Up!

  Thank you for choosing our in-school dental program!

  
  Please complete the quick permission form to allow a state-licensed dentist to provide your child with routine dental care at school, including an exam, cleaning, X-rays if needed, fluoride treatment, and sealants as appropriate. A dental report card will be sent home after the visit. Completing the form gives permission for the initial and any follow-up visits scheduled for January 29–30.

   

  Zip code: 11203

  Name of School: Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School

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• New Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

  Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, in accordance with New York State law, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is updating its policy regarding the use of personal internet-enabled electronic devices—including cell phones—in school. This change supports the State's intent to create distraction-free schools and aims to ensure safe and focused learning environments across all NYCPS schools.

  For a comprehensive overview of the information provided above, please visit the New York City Public Schools website.

  • Kurt Hahn 18K569_ Internet-Device Policy.pdf

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• Kurt Hahn is hiring - APPLY NOW!

  We are in need of Teachers: SPED Teacher, ENL/Language, and Math.

  Click here to see Position Overview & Responsibilities, or visit our Hiring at Kurt Hahn within the About tab

  If interested and would like to apply, send your cover letter & resume to Principal Jean-Marie: jjeanmarie@kurthahnschool.org  

  Give us a call at 718-629-1204 if you have any questions or concerns.

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• Kurt Hahn Important Reminders

  • Students should be in their classes - at their desks - at 8:30am. Please remember attendance is important. Your child misses out on essential learning and school work if coming to school late. Usually, the classes that may be difficult, or a child is failing, is due to the fact they are late to class. 
  • School laptops and devices need to be charged and brought to school everyday.
  • Students should be logging into their gmail, google classroom, and jumpro.pe account to check & complete schoolwork. Please check in with your child and discuss school work - what is due, what was completed, how they are doing in their classes, what is difficult, what is enjoyable, are they showing up on time to their classes...
  • Students were given important forms - Blue Card, Media Consent Forms, Lunch Forms - that need to be completed and returned to the main office ASAP. Please remember to check in with your child about forms, permission slips, or any other documents that need to be completed, signed, and returned to the school. 
  • Please notify the school if your child will be absent.
  • Our phone lines are back up and working - give us a call if you have any concerns or questions 718-629-1204.

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