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Please be advised of a policy change regarding New York City Public School (NYCPS) student devices. Students must return any NYCPS issued educational technology devices (iPads, Chromebooks, laptops, etc.) to P.S. 56 Norwood Heights School .

Collecting these devices will allow us to assess device condition, address any necessary repairs and maintenance, update device software and operating systems, and prepare for distribution at the start of the new school year.

We want to assure you that if a student lacks a personal device at home and needs a school-issued device to complete their schoolwork, one will be assigned from the new school they attend. If the student is returning back to P.S. 56 in September, they will receive their device back to continue using for the new school year.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or Mr. Kazi via email at akazi2@schools.nyc.gov or call 845-581-0056 (Please leave a text or voice message if unable to speak directly).

Note: If your child received any NYCPS devices during Pre-K through 5th grade, it remains recorded in the DOE system that it was assigned to them. It is best to return the device at the end of the school year to ensure the record is updated to reflect the status of the device. If a device in your posession is damaged, missing or stolen, please let your child's teacher know promtly so that you can get the help and guidance you need in addressing those issues.

Principal's Corner

Principal’s Message

“Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.”

~ Mr. Rogers

Dearest P.S. 56 School Family,

Hello April! The budding tree branches, the colorful, blooming flowers and the chirping birds each morning are glorious signs that a new season has begun. A season defined by hope, light and new life. Bring it on!

It is truly hard to believe that we are in the final trimester of our 2024-2025 school year. We continue to be so excited about the endless possibilities for academic, physical and social-emotional growth for all our children. Our children are truly without limits and the next three months are a great opportunity for all of us to be better than our last best. Our strong, positive and loving home-school relationship is supporting the success and achievements of every child. They are all joyful learners, and bring immeasurable happiness to all of us blessed to know them.

We are tremendously proud of all our students (grades K – 5) as they continue their 2024-2025 academic journey. In conversation and student work, our students demonstrate the knowledge, strategies and critical thinking skills that are ensuring they are college, career and life ready. This month our sensational students in grades 3, 4 and 5 are prepared and ready to rock the NYS ELA Tests. We are excited to cheer them on to victory. They are all so ready to sparkle, shine & succeed!

As I visit our classrooms every day, I am WOWED, inspired and filled with pride by what I see and hear! Our students are Super Stars! As I watch and listen to our students engaged in their learning, my heart is overflowing with love and gratitude. We have so much to celebrate here at P.S. 56!

My Tip of the Month: Play. In our very busy adult lives, we sometimes forget how important playing is, at all ages! For our children, playing is an important, priceless part of their development. As Mr. Rogers told us, “Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.” As our children’s first and forever teachers, we are also their first and forever playmates. So let’s all promise to make playing with our children a part of our daily routine and a family tradition. Board games and sports are great, but so are freebies like Simon Says, Red Light – Green Light, Giant Steps, charades, hop-scotch, jumping rope and duck-duck-goose. I thoroughly enjoy watching our staff participate in recess activities with our students. It is always difficult to tell who is having more fun! That’s the best thing about playing: EVERYONE has FUN!

April is here and our journey as learners continues. As always, thank you for your incredible support, cooperation and understanding. #BestSchoolFamilyEver! You are so loved and appreciated always! Together we continue to go far and together is truly the most wonderful place to be!

Fondly,

Maureen O’Neill

Principal

Contact Information

Principal 914-570-4527

Main Office 718-920-1100

Parent Coordinator (TBD)

School Nurse: 718-920-1100 x1011

School Based Support Team: 718-920-1100 x5104

Guidance Office: 718-920-1100 x5022

DOE Help Desk: 718-935-5100

Technology Support: 845-581-0056

Parent Coordinator: (TBD)

Email: (TBD)

Parent Association Executive Board:

Email: 10x056PA@schools.nyc.gov

President: Sherica Martinez

Recording Secretary: Estefany Rodriguez

Treasurer: Samantha Quintena

Title 1 Representative: Samantha Quintena

Title 1 Alternate: TBD

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Mission Statement

“Our mission is to educate the whole child, develop his/her self-esteem, social responsibility; sense of community; values, mental and physical health, citizenship, and instill a life-long love of reading and learning. We will accomplish our mission through cooperative planning, both short and long-term, parent and community involvement, and respect for all members of the PS 56 community. It is our goal to make our school an exciting place to learn and work.”