Principal’s Message
"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues.” ~ Cicero
Dearest P.S. 56 School Family,
Happy November, dear friends! The month of gratitude and for giving thanks for all our blessings is here! There is truly so much to be thankful for in every moment of every day at P.S. 56! I watch with immeasurable pride and love the tremendous dedication of our entire school family to the children we serve and love. Always striving to be better than our last best, our amazing students continue to grow in leaps and bounds as readers, writers, mathematicians, historians, scientists, digital citizens, musicians, artists, athletes, critical thinkers, and friends! They are excited and proud to share their learning, and well they should be! Visiting their classrooms every day is truly THE best part of my day, and my daily reminder that I truly do have THE best job in the whole world!!!
Everyone has an important role to play in the academic lives of all our students, and our ongoing positive and strong home-school connection remains paramount in ensuring the academic growth and success of every child. We are most grateful to you, dear parents, for your ongoing support and enthusiasm! Teamwork definitely makes the dream work!
November includes Parent-Teacher Conferences as we conclude our first trimester and prepare to begin the next. Parent-Teacher Conferences are always an invaluable opportunity to discuss your children’s academic growth thus far this year. As we celebrate all progress and achievements, we also share specific learning goals and strategies for each individual student. This month we also celebrate the investiture of our P.S. 56 Student Council representatives for this school year. Student Council members in both grades 4 and 5 are recognized and honored during our Student Council Induction Ceremony. Together with their moderator, Ms. Lorriane Khury, they discuss and plan activities that represent our core values of Service, Persistence, Achievement, Responsibility, Kindness, Love of learning and Empathy for all (SPARKLE). This month they are collecting new socks and gloves for those less fortunate than ourselves.
November 2021 begins. This is always such a special time of the year. Please know always how immeasurably grateful I am for all of you. Your ongoing support, understanding, kindness and thoughtfulness are tremendously appreciated in every moment of every day. #BestSchoolFamilyEver! #BestStudentsEver!
Together we continue to go far, and together is a wonderful place to be! From my heart to yours: thank you.
Fondly,
Maureen O’Neill
Principal
Tip of the Month: Today’s families are busier than ever, and the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holiday season can make our lives extra-busy! Let’s all make a pinky promise to carve out some time from our busy schedules to enjoy some fun activities with our families. Let’s disconnect our electronics to reconnect with each other! Board games, family movie nights, walks in the park, living room ‘camp-outs’ are inexpensive and FUN opportunities to make priceless memories with our children!
