Principal's Corner

Principal’s Message   

10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1… Happy New School Year 2023-2024!

 Dearest P.S. 56 School Family, "I'll be there for you"

 Every new school year is an awesome and invaluable opportunity for each of us to be better than our last best, and we are truly so excited to welcome everyone home sweet home to our 2023-2024 School Year!  This is always such a special time of the year here at P.S. 56.  There is excitement and wonder-filled anticipation abounding for this new chapter of learning to begin.  Our planning and preparations are keeping us extra-busy and extra-excited as we ensure that we are extra-ready!  All our children are without limits as learners, and every day is filled with endless possibilities for them to discover their individual passions, creativity, and strengths, while they grow increasingly self-confident and independent.  We are so honored to be on this learning journey with them.  Steadfast in our dedication to the education of the whole child, we have planned and prepared a school-wide curriculum that supports every child’s physical, social, emotional and academic growth and success.  We are unwavering in our commitment to provide a nurturing and loving academic environment that meets the strengths and needs of every child.  We all agree that “joy is unbreakable and perfectly safe in the hands of every child”, and joyful learning is embedded in every moment of every school day!  Providing a welcoming environment is paramount to building community and to ensuring every student’s academic growth and achievement.  Here at P.S. 56 we strive to be Cheers – the place where everybody knows your name and you’re always glad you came.  Our entire staff is dedicated to this goal, and we all have our part to play in achieving this. 

Heartfelt appreciation always for your constant support.  I know how immeasurably blessed I am to call P.S. 56 my home away from home. TOGETHER we will continue to be the light of joy, the light of support, and the light of love for the children we love and serve. Together we will welcome our new school year with joy and excitement!  Together we will ensure our children feel safe, feel loved and reach their full potential as learners.  Together we will go far and… TOGETHER IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO BE!  So Cheers and bring on the 2023-2024 school year.  Our best is yet to be!  #BestSchoolFamilyEver! 

Fondly,

Maureen O’Neill

Principal

 

 

Contact Information

Principal 914-570-4527

Main Office 718-920-1100

Parent Coordinator 718-552-0429

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

School Tech Contact: 845-581-0056

Parent Coordinator: Carmen Garcia

Email: cgarcia22@schools.nyc.gov

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

 

 

Parent Flyers & Updates

P.S. 56 Being Kind Music Video 2023

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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.” 

Our Motto

 "Always striving to be better than our last best." 

P.S. 56 Highlights

Hearts & Flowers Week Assembly 2023: 

   P.S. 56 AdministrationClass 5-1 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Class 5-3 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Class 5-2 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation. Class 3-4 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Class 3-2 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Class 3-3 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Class 5-5 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.  Grade 4 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation.    Class 235 students representing their class for Hearts and Flowers presentation."Be uniquely you".                                         

    

               

Upcoming Events

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Image Gallery

  • P.S. 56 building and it's new addition.

    P.S. 56 view from outside. 

  • Small group of students on a Skype call.

    Skyping with students from Wales during Social Studies. 

  • Students Skype with an educator in Bangladesh.

    Skyping with an educator from Bangladesh during Social Studies. 

  • Students Skype with students from Amsterdam.

     Skyping with students from Amsterdam during Social Studies. 

  • Students Skype with other students from Australia.

    Skyping with students from Amsterdam during Social Studies. 

  • Students practice touch typing.

    Touch Typing in 5th grade. 

  • Students learning to use tablets.

    2nd grade class learning on iPads. 

  • Students checking out books with the librarian.

    Students checking out books at the library!

  • Students reading books in the library.

    Class library hour. 

  • Inside the library.

    Inside our library. 

  • School library entrance.

    P.S. 56 Library. 

  • "How are you feeling in the Mood Meter?"

    Mood Meter

  • "We Believe"

    We Believe. 

  • Sparkles and Shines chart.

    P.S. 56 Sparkles & Shines. 

  • Alvin Ailey dance practice.

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 

  • Alvin Ailey Dance group practicing in the auditorium.

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

  • Alvin Ailey Dance group in the school auditorium.

    Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 

  • Art work samples by students.

    Students' work in Art. 

  • Students work sample in art class.

    Students' work in Art. 

  • Student participating in a vocabulary contest.

    Class 3-3. 

  • A third grade class participating in a vocabulary contest.

    Class 3-3. 

  • Math Masters student champions.

    Math Masters Champions! 

  • Red Ribbon Day march.

    Red Ribbon Day March at Oval. 

School Breakfast & Lunch Menus

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  • PS 56 entrance way from 207th street nearing the gate.

    Main entrance gate on 207th street. 

  • PS 56 side view of the building from 207th street.

    PS 56 Corner view from Hull Ave. 

  • PS 56 entrance way from 207th street past the gate.

    PS 56 Main Entrance Yard. 

  • Security lobby displaying a large U.S. flag on the wall above.

    Main Entrance Security Lobby. 

  • School security desk on the main lobby.

    Please have your ID ready to show Security.

  • Security lobby staircase leading towards the first floor.

    Lobby staircase leading up to the 1st floor. 

  • Second half of the main floor staircase leading into the first floor.

    Staircase leading up to the 1st floor and the Main Office. 

  • PS 56 first floor walk up towards the main office.

    PS 56 first floor walk up towards the main office.

  • PS 56 view of security lobby from above.

    PS 56 view of security lobby from above.

  • Poster with a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr. by the main office floor elevators.

    A quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by the 1st floor elevators. 

  • Main office entrance and hallway.

    Main Office entrance and hallway. 

  • Main office reception area with a bulletin board that displays the school calendar.

    Welcome to the Main Office! 

  • Main office reception desk close up.

    Main Office reception desk. 

  • Principal, Maureen O'Neill's office entrance way.

    Welcome to Principal, Maureen O'Neill's office!

  • Lobby leading towards the library.

    Lobby leading towards the school library. 

  • PS 56 library entrance floor.

    Library and cafeteria entrance stairway from lobby. 

  • Library floor hallway in the lower lobby.

    Lower level hall by the library. 

  • Inside the library.

    Inside our library. 

  • School cafeteria entrance view from distance.

    School cafeteria hall. 

  • School cafeteria entrance doors.

    Cafeteria entrance.

  • School cafeteria food station.

    Cafeteria food station. 

  • School cafeteria seating area.

    Inside from cafeteria. 

  • Multi purpose room entrance way.

    Multipurpose room entrance. 

  • Multi purpose room right view.

    Multipurpose room. 

  • Multi purpose room skylight ceiling view.

    Multipurpose room skylight ceilings!

  • Music room.

    The music room. 

  • Upper floor hallway view by the elevators.

    Upper floor hallway near the elevators. 

  • 2nd floor hallway seating area for students.

    2nd floor reading nook. 

  • Inside gym stage view.

    2nd floor gym facing the stage. 

  • Inside gym looking away from stage view.

    2nd floor gym looking back from stage. 

  • 3rd floor stairway exit facing large windows.

    3rd floor view towards the central stairs. 

  • Staircase descending down.

    Staircase coming down from the 3rd floor. 

  • PS 56 art room facing large windows with students work.

    Art room window view. 

  • Art room student seating area.

    Art room class view. 

  • Upper floor hallway door connecting original side from new the new side.

    Hallway bridge connecting new and original part of the building. 

  • Upper floor original side hallway view from front end to the back end.

    3rd floor hallway facing East. 

  • Upper floor original hallway view from back end to front end.

    3rd floor hallway facing West. 

  • PS 56 original main entrance on 207th street.

    Original main entrance on 207th street. 

  • Original side main entrance inside doors before the staircase.

    Original main entrance past the red doors. 

  • Original main entrance staircase.

    Original main stairs leading up to the 1st floor. 

  • Original side main exit staircase.

    Original main building exit stairs. 

  • PS 56 view from sidewalk from one end to the other end looking West.

    PS 56 sidewalk view from Hull Ave. 

  • PS 56 school yard on South end.

    School yard by Decatur Ave. 

School Leadership Team (SLT) Calendar

P.S. 56 Kindness Video 2022

P.S. 56 Closing Exercises 2021

P.S. 56 Kindness Quilt 2021

  • P.S. 56 Kindness Quilt

    P.S. 56 Kindness Quilt 2021

P.S. 56 Staff Slideshow 2020: We Miss You!