The Lighthouse Family Bulletin District 32

Community School District Superintendent Arelis Parache

Bushwick Brooklyn November 2025

New York City Public Schools

Our Shared Purpose

District 32 Team at Fall Harvest

Vision: Cultivating rigorous and authentic student-driven learning experiences every day to foster strong, successful and significant leaders in all our scholars.

Mission: Accelerating teaching and learning, advancing equity, and activating community in service of scholars and families.

Our Core Values

Our core values articulate our key beliefs about students, learning, stakeholder responsibility, and the elements necessary to achieve equity and excellence in education.

  • Relationships: We believe in the power of relationships in helping students, staff, and families grow and thrive.
  • Collaboration: Encourage teamwork among staff, students, parents, and the community to achieve common goals.
  • Excellence: Strive for high standards in academic achievement and personal growth for all students.
  • Equity: Promote a safe and welcoming environment for all students, regardless of their background, abilities, or identities, and addressing the unique needs of diverse populations.

All students are seen, valued, and heard! No Exceptions!

What's Happening at District 32!

SUPERINTENDENT TOWNHALL 2025

IS 383 HIGH SCHOOL FAIR

PARENT MATH WORKSHOP NOV 2025

LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST 2025

DISTRICT UPDATES

DISTRICT 32 NEWS

FAMILY MATH WORKSHOP DEC 2025
Let's Read Together!
CELL PHONE POLICY
District 32 Toy Giveaway (English Flyer)
District 32 Toy Giveaway (Spanish Flyer)

NYC School Calendar for SY 2025-2026

School Foods Menu

The middle school application deadline for Fall 2026 in NYC is December 12, 2025, as applications for the 2026-2027 school year opened on October 15, 2025.

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES

Christmas Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze

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Arroz con Gandules RECIPE

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Classic Sugar Cookie RECIPE

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to save for their children’s futures. It’s a scholarship and savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible and achievable for all NYC public school students, starting in kindergarten—regardless of their family’s income or immigration status.

DISTRICT 32 PARENT COORDINATORS

CONNECT WITH US!

Family Leadership Coordinator: Alice Nieves (anievesgarcia@schools.nyc.gov)

Family Support Coordinator: Shaila Lopez (slopez74@schools.nyc.gov)

1160 DECATUR STREET, BROOKLYN NY 11207

347-315-4041

Instagram: @D32Bushwick

X/Twitter: @District32Supt

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