Dear Community School District 11 Staff & Families,
On behalf of Superintendent Cristine Vaughan, you are invited to attend the annual District 11 Black History Celebration!
As part of the Engage, Educate & Empower
Wednesday Family session, this event is being held in-person on February 25, 2026 at 6pm.
The event is being held at the Columbus Educational Campus, located at 925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, New York 10469.
This year's theme is: A Night of Higher Learning:
An HBCU Celebration!
We are asking everyone to wear any college/university apparel.
If you are a member of the Divine 9, show off your para!
Please see the attached flier for more information.
We hope you will join us for an evening highlighting our amazing staff and students!
From The D11 Family Engagement Team
"Parents as Emotion Coaches"
by Dr. Michael Hylen
This insightful book offers practical guidance for parents to support their children's emotional growth.
Emotions are essential in shaping our lives, influencing our decisions, and fostering meaningful connections.
Empowering parents to become effective emotion coaches can create a supportive environment where students thrive emotionally, academically, and socially.
You can access a complimentary copy of
"Parents as Emotion Coaches" by Dr. Michael Hylen
through the link below provided by Cloud 9 World.
Helpful Information
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Woodburn Press Parent Resources
Woodburn Press-Parent Resources
Here is an invaluable resource available to the parents/guardians of PS 106x. This are written resources for your informational use based on topics, levels, and grades. It was purchased by the Title I Elementary School Program at PS 106x.
Below is the link to login for parents only:
https://plus.woodburnpress.com/ps106-parkchester-elem/login
username: Parents
password: myhomeaccess21
*Please note that students will NOT
have direct access through a login to the resources.
You may allow them to view the appropriate age level resources you see fit for your child.
Therefore, please do not give your child the login account information without your supervision as there are topics for grades PK-12th.