Myra S. Barnes Intermediate School 24 Home

The Big Apple Awards (BAA) nomination process for the upcoming cohort of Fellows for the 2023–24 school year is now open through February 28. Members of the school community (families, students, and community-based organizations) are invited to nominate a teacher for the Big Apple Award. Please review attached letter and translated versions available.

Please see the attached flyer for District Attorney Michael McMahon's free sports skill development events.

Please be aware that family vacations should be planned to coincide with the school calendar. If you are extending your weekend or vacation, for example attending sports tournaments, please be mindful that teachers are planning lessons on a daily basis for students in attendance.

Staying Healthy This Winter Season



Dear I.S. 24 Students and Families,


This winter, viruses like the flu, COVID-19, RSV, and the common cold are spreading around rapidly. These viruses are more common in colder months, especially when people are indoors more often. Protect yourself with following these suggested practices.



How to protect you and your child from illness:

Wash your hands with soap and water often! When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Vaccinate. Keep your children up to date on their immunizations and get the whole family annual flu shots.
Practice covering your mouth and nose into a tissue when coughing or sneezing. This can help viruses spread through droplets made when coughing, sneezing, or talking.
Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
Stay home when you are sick. Do not return to school unless free of a fever.
Avoid spreading germs by not touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.


What to do if you are feeling sick?

Stay home. Avoid close contact with other and stay home from school or work.
Get sufficient sleep. Extra sleep can help boost your immune system and can even shorten the duration of your illness.
Hydrate and humidify. Drink lots of fluids like water, warm tea, and soups. Run a humidifier or spend time in a steamy bathroom to ease congestion.
Treat your symptoms. See your doctor if symptoms get worse or won't go away.

Please be reminded all NYC schools will be closed Monday, December 26- Monday, January 2 for Winter Recess. The entire I.S. 24 Faculty, Staff, and Administration are sending our best wishes for a happy holiday and safe winter recess to all students and families. We look forward to seeing all our students back on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.

The Richmond County District Attorney’s Office, in partnership with Soroptimist International of Staten Island, is pleased to announce the return of the successful program, “Dream It. Be It”!

Please see the following message from Mr. Santamaria regarding student report cards distributed on December 2, 2022.

As the Thanksgiving Recess nears, the DOE encourages all students and staff to get tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on November 28, regardless of vaccination status, and especially if they plan to travel and/or attend large gatherings during the break.