What's Up Wortman?
Stay-Up-To-Date
A school calendar is distributed monthly to families in both print and digital formats. You’ll receive a handout, updates through Class Dojo, and can also view the calendar posted here on our website.
Please check back regularly for updates on your child’s education at the school, District 19, Citywide, and Statewide levels. Your child's classroom teacher's will also have events.
Since our school schedule is subject to change, it’s very important that we have your current phone number and email on file.
We use multiple systems to communicate with families to ensure you never miss important information.
For a quick view of important dates in the upcoming school year, visit the New York City Department of Education’s 2025–26 School Year Calendar Page.
Printable versions of these calendars, available in multiple languages, can also be downloaded here and from the DOE’s official website.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar
Have a question?
Contact:
Mrs. Perez, Parent Coordinator
Maine Office: (718)272-6330 Ext. 1032
Mobile: (929)790-2611
December 2025
Important Dates & Reminders
Key Dates & Announcements
📸 Picture Day
Thursday, 12/05
🌟 Student of the Month Assembly – 12/10
- 8:45 AM: 3K–2nd Grade
- 9:30 AM: 3rd–5th Grade
📝 Applications
- Kindergarten Applications Open: 12/9
- Middle School Applications Close: 12/12
📍 Week of December 16 | Wortman Elementary (P.S. 273)
📘 IEP Parent Workshop
December 17 | 8:30 AM
Room 200
Join P.S. 273’s Assistant Principal, Dr. Jean-Jacques, and our school-based support team for an informative Q&A session designed to help families better understand the IEP journey. This is a valuable opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and learn how to best support your child.
🏫 School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting
Thursday, December 18 | 3:30 PM
In-person at P.S. 273
📢 Workshop Update – Women’s Empowerment Forum
To make room for an exciting new facilitator, the Women’s Empowerment Forum workshop has been moved to January. As a result, the Thursday, December 18 session is postponed. Updated details and the new date will be shared soon.
🎄 School Spirit Week Begins!
- Thursday, December 18: Ugly Sweater Day
- Friday, December 19: Everything Grinch Day
🎶 Holiday Celebrations
Monday, December 22, 2025: Holiday Show / After-School/ Wear Holiday-Themed Style
Tuesday, December 23, 2025: Pajama Day
❄️ No School: 12/24 – 1/4/26
🤝 Parent Engagement & Meetings
- Community Education Council (CEC) Meeting
12/10 – Held at P.S. 13 - Parents Association (PA) Meeting
12/15 – In-person at P.S. 273 - School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting
12/18 – In-person at P.S. 273
🔔 Return to School
Students Return: January 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
📣 Stay Informed!
Please remember to check ClassDojo regularly for school updates, community events, and available resources.
We look forward to a joyful and engaging close to the year with our P.S. 273 families!
Please note the following
DOE Fall-Winter Schedule
- On days when school buildings are closed due to inclement weather or other emergencies, all students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.
- Individual schools’ Parent-Teacher Conference dates might be different from the dates below. Your child’s teacher will work with you
CEC19 Meeting Schedule
February 2025
Ties & Tiarasa Father Daughter Dance
Contact Mr. Smith
🎉 Get ready for a night of fun! 🎉
Karaoke Game Night Fundraiser on Nov 21
Join us for the Karaoke Night & Game Night Fundraiser on Nov 21st at 4:30 PM! 🎤♟️🎮
Bring the whole family for music, games, and great vibes, all while helping us raise funds for afterschool's upcoming holiday performance! 🎄
What to expect:
Sing your heart out with karaoke! 🎶
Challenge your friends with board games & trivia! 🧠
Exciting Raffles and games with fantastic prizes! 🎁
🎟️ Tickets: $2 per child, $5 per adult.
🚨 IMPORTANT:Please bring *CASH for the raffles, extra games, and refreshments! Your support makes a huge difference!
Let's make this a night to remember! See you there! ✨
Calling 1st Grade Families
You’re invited!
Join us Monday, November 24 at 1:00 PM
for a virtual meeting hosted by Assistant Principal Dr. Jean-Jacques, with guest speaker Mr. Brothers, Guidance Counselor, and Attendance Teacher Anansa Carthen, M.S.Ed.
Katia Jeanjacques is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Parent Attendance Meeting
Time: Nov 24, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/95054052146?pwd=vUIEFYvUJVXft4ShJYqIynuvmWkz8H.1
Info: www.ps273.com/first
Community Education Council Nov. 12, 2025
Make Your VOice Heard @ the NOv. Community Education Council (CEC) Meeting!
Join Tonight’s Community Education Council (CEC) Meeting!
📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕕 Calendar Meeting: 6:00 PM
🕢 Business Meeting: 7:30 PM
📍 P.S. 13 – 557 Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Community Education Councils (CECs) are made up of volunteer parents and community leaders who work together to support local schools and improve student achievement.
During Calendar Meetings, the Council listens to public comments, hears community concerns, and votes on key issues that affect our District 19 students.
🎤 All are welcome! Parents, students, and community members can attend and request speaking time to share their thoughts on education in our district.
Join the Community
Visit our CEC 19 website for updates and meeting
information at www.cecd19.org
Academic
Contact your teacher for the time slot
Global Digital Citizen's Week Oc. 21-Oct. 24, 2024
Colors
Facilitated by NYC Health + Hospitals – Mental Health Continuum program.
3 to 5th Graders
Not mandatory
Thursday October 24, 2025 at 9AM
Parent Workshop
Facilitated by NYC Health + Hospitals – Mental Health Continuum program.
Autisim & ADHD Tips
1st Floor
Wed. Oct. 22, 2025
FREE
Seasonal Fun
ALL GRADES
IN SCHOOL
Monday Sep 22, 2025 at 11AM in the School
Parent Workshop
Facilitated by NYC Health + Hospitals – Mental Health Continuum program.
Bond over breakfast, and a conversation about finding balance.
We're excited to spend time with our parents!
celebrate the 1st day of Fall with us
11AM Room 200 contact: Mrs. Perez
Thurs. Sep. 18, 2025
WALK LIKE A CHAMPION!
Program Schedule
7:30 AM – 7:40 AM | Welcome & Check-In
- Greet dads, grandfathers, uncles, big brothers, and mentors.
- Serve grab-and-go breakfast (coffee, juice, doughnuts, cafeteria snacks).
- 🎤 Host Introduction: Comedian Willie Sweets – From Marcy Projects, DEF Comedy alum – will keep the energy high with clean, hood-friendly dad jokes to start the morning with laughs.
7:40 AM – 8:00 AM | Photo Moments
- 📸 Special Guest: Angie Vasquez – Celebrity Photographer, as seen in Vogue
- Capture candid shots of dads and kids together.
- Utilize panel backdrops for fun, memorable photos.
8:00 AM – 8:20 AM | Words of Inspiration
- Welcome remarks from Principal Avery
- Reflections from Assistant Principal S. Smith
- Community message from our team on fatherhood, mentorship, and showing up for our kids.
8:20 AM – 8:30 AM | Closing & Send-Off
- Dads walk students to class together, “walking like champions.”
- Group thank-you and recognition of District 19’s weeklong celebration of dads.
Dads & Father Figures, it's Your Day!
Join us for National Dads & Father Figures Bring Your Kid to School Day – Walk Like a Champion on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, 7:30–8:30 AM in the school yard!
📸 Photos by celebrity photographer Angie Vasquez (as seen in Vogue)
🥯 Grab & go breakfast + good vibes
Come laugh, connect, and walk your child into school like a champion. Let’s show our kids the power of showing up!
Wed. Sep. 17, 2025 from 5-7PM (Virtual)
Meet the Eucators
P.S. 273 Parent & Guardian Invitation
Dear Parents and Guardians,
You are warmly invited to Parent-Teacher Night as we kick off the new school year!
Join us to meet the school leadership team and your child’s teachers.
📅 Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Zoom
We look forward to seeing you there and starting the year together in partnership!
Warm regards,
P.S. 273 Leadership Team
Zoom Meeting
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November
student of the Month Assembly
Parent TEacher Conference Thurs. Nov. 6, 2025
Parents Invited
Parent TEacher Conference Thurs. Nov. 6, 2025
Parent TEacher Conference Thurs. Nov. 6, 2025
Contact your teacher for the time slot.
Karaoke Nov. 21, 2025
Karaoke Nov. 21, 2025
Help raise funds for the holiday show!