*Important New School Hours*
All students to begin the school day at 8:00 A.M.
All students to begin the school day at 8:00 A.M.
All persons picking up students must be on the Emergency Contact Sheet and must have I.D. Our children's safety is everyone's responsibility!
Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress from Pre-K through high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!
Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring things like grades, test scores, attendance.
For your convenience, the link to this account is also available in the Parent Information tab above.
Having an issue with a learning device? First, complete the P.S. 56 Tech Support Request (TSR) (Opens in a new window) online to report the issue.
If it's a NYC DOE device (Serial number beginning with DOE-COV), please also complete the NYC DOE Support for Families (Opens in a new window) form to request services from the appropriate Help Desk.
Also, please contact the school office to expedite your ticket.
School Office Telephone: 718-920-1100
Please file a police report in-person or now online. Then provide a copy of the report to the school as soon as possible!
For more information regarding lost or stolen devices, please refer to the link provided below.
Lost or Stolen Devices Information Page
Follow these easy steps:
1. Download eChalk Notify App on your smartphone.
2. Select, "Proceed without logging in" and then go to "Add your school or district alerts."
3. Enter the school alert code: OQEK2Y
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1… Happy New School Year 2023-2024!
Dearest P.S. 56 School Family,
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
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
“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.”
Hearts & Flowers Week Assembly 2023: