OUR ETHOS

  • NEST+m ethos graphic: Intellectualism, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Exploration

OUR MISSION

NEST+m is a New York City Department of Education citywide school for Gifted & Talented students, grades K to 12. We offer an academically challenging curriculum designed to produce young scholars who are distinguished by their intellectual capabilities, communication skills, capacity for leadership, ethical values, and readiness to contribute to the betterment of the world at large.

We are the only public Gifted & Talented school in New York City in which students can move seamlessly from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Our three grade levels—Lower (grades K–5), Middle (6–8) and Upper (9–12)—occupy their own unique space within our large, sun-filled building, but they share a single educational philosophy and a unified school spirit.  

  • At NEST+m, intellectualism, inclusivity, collaboration and exploration within and beyond our school community enable our students to lead lives filled with learning, discovery and purpose.

  • NEST+m’s students feel valued and cared for. They develop the academic mindsets and metacognitive skills necessary for long-term learning. 

  • NEST+m students blossom into practitioners–scientists, mathematicians, technologists, writers, historians, musicians, painters, linguists and artists–who learn from and with each other.

 

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ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

ARRIVAL - DAY 2 AND ONWARD

  • The school building opens at 7:45am each day, and breakfast is served in the Cafeteria.
  • Day 2 and onward: all K-6 students will enter through the Columbia Street bus entrance. 
  • K-2 wait in Cafeteria; Grades 3-5 wait in Auditorium.
  • Grades 6-12 enter through Main Courtyard, up ramp, and swipe in to enter the building.
  • ALL STUDENTS must put away cell phones, headphones, air pods and electronic devices before entering the building. REVIEW our policy.

DISMISSAL

  • Dismissal K: K Students who are being picked up should be picked up in the same location at 2:25 p.m. 
  • Dismissal 1-5: Students in grades 1-5 who are being picked up should be picked up in the same location at 2:30 p.m.
  • Public bus students: Picked up in the Courtyard by authorized adult until their ridership date is confirmed by the Transportation Secretary.
  • Private bus students: Assemble in the Auditorium. Matrons should be in the Auditorium by 2:20pm. Younger students will be brought to the Auditorium by school staff.

OPEN HOUSES & WELCOME EVENTS

PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES - FOR FALL 2024
Tune in online for an info-packed session and Q&A, then join us in person for any Open House date listed below!
Virtual Info Sessions will be recorded and posted.

UPPER GRADES VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS
Thursday, November 9 (TIME TBD) & Tuesday, November 21 (TIME TBD)

MIDDLE GRADES VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
Wednesday, November 29 (TIME TBD)

LOWER GRADES VIRTUAL INFO SESSION
(Date/Time TBD)

K-12 OPEN HOUSE #1
Saturday, September 30, 2023⋅
Enter 10:00am – 12:30pm; doors close 1:00pm
 
K-12 OPEN HOUSE #2
Sunday, October 22, 2023⋅
Enter 10:00am – 12:30pm; doors close 1:00pm
 
K-12 OPEN HOUSE #3
Saturday, November 18, 2023⋅
Enter 10:00am – 12:30pm; doors close 1:00pm
 
K-12 OPEN HOUSE #4
Sunday, December 10, 2023⋅
Enter 10:00am – 12:30pm; doors close 1:00pm
 
 

GRADUATION CEREMONIES

Congratulations to our Graduates!

Wednesday, June 21 at the
Centennial Memorial Temple

8th Grade 10:00 am-12 noon
WATCH CEREMONY HERE

12th Grade 2:00-4:30 pm
WATCH CEREMONY HERE

Friday, June 23 (am), NEST+m Auditorium

5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • NEST+m News - Week of 9.25.2023

    Read NEST+m News - Week of 9.25.2023

    This Newsletter includes:

    ➡️ Updates from Assistant Principals

    ➡️ Lots of student opportunities

    ➡️ Events coming up such as Curriculum Night, the PTA Bash, K-12 Open House, etc

    …. and so much more! Also, follow us @nestmsoars

    Have a great week NEST+m!

    NEST+m

  • Back to School Bash 2023 Tickets are Available Now!

    Grab your tickets to a night of fun in the beautiful NEST+m Courtyard! Take advantage of the pre-purchase discount on 2 tickets. 

    http://www.nestmk12.net/groups/79956/pta/back_to_school_bash

    PTA

  • NEST+m News - Week of 9.18.2023

    Read NEST+m News - 9.18.2023

    This newsletter includes:

    ➡️ Calendar highlights such as Curriculum Night, the PTA Bash, K-12 Open House, etc

    ➡️ Announcements by grade level

    ➡️ Frequently used links such as the Attendance form, Family Income Inquiry form, Student ID request form, etc

    …. and so much more! Also, follow us @nestmsoars

    Have a great week NEST+m!

    NEST+m
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FALL 2023

SCHOOL HOURS ARE 8:15AM - 2:35PM

⬅️ Check out our NEST+m School Calendar.

➡️ Report an ABSENCE from school

➡️ Visit the FORMS & FAQs webpage for frequently used forms.

➡️ See the lunch menu

➡️ Find a teacher or staff member

 

 

 

STUDENT LIFE

  • Students celebrating multicultural day
  • Students sitting together in courtyard
  • Middle grades music concert
  • Upper grade students dressed up for multicultural day
  • NEST+m PTA School Store
  • Students listening to a speaker during Career Day
  • Students gathered on a lawn during a college trip to Princeton

    Our upper grade students on a college tour.

  • Congratulations to our Graduation Class of 2020!

    Thursday, June 25 at 12 noon for 8th Grade, 4pm for Seniors

  • The production of the Addams Family
  • The chess team at the national tournament
  • NEST+m courtyard
  • NEST+m Graduation at Cooper Union Great Hall