Our school prides itself in the diversity and individuality of our learning community. We are relentlessly committed to meeting the needs of our students, staff and families by making purposeful decisions about the school environment and curriculum.
Through our project based approach, children will develop the skills of investigation, problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and creativity while exploring the richness of one of the most amazing cities in the world- New York City. It can begin with our youngest learners and continue to grow up through the grades, starting with the student’s immediate neighborhood, then city, state, country and world.
Our child-centered curriculum and learning experiences coupled with valuable partnerships with organizations and families will support students in developing academically, socially and emotionally.
Support our school by participating in the 2017 Staten Island Yankee School Fundraising Program. Our school night will be held on opening day Monday, June 19th. Families wishing to participate can find out more information by clicking here.
On Wednesday, May 17th we will be hosting the last evening conference scheduled for this year. This evening will be an opportunity for the children to celebrate their accomplishments for this year and share what they can do well. To make this evening a success, please read the attached letter for details and register for your session at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4da9ad2ca2f58-student before Friday, May 12th 2017.
Join us for our Multicultural Potluck!
Tempt your taste buds with flavors from all over the world as you sample special creations from our P.S. 59 families and local restaurants!
Enjoy entertainment from PS 59 Families, Doris from KinderDance & Julio Jean from Cumbe!
Click here to sign up for more information!
Staten Island Arts is excited to be working with PS59 on a new after-school program based on its Working Waterfront exploration. On Mondays and Wednesday afternoons from April 19 through June 21, students will explore the history, cultural heritage, occupational traditions, and changing nature of Staten Island's working waterfront. The curriculum will emphasize the Social Studies knowledge best understood via local maritime professions; storytelling from waterfront professions and heritage bearers; and artistic traditions associated with waterfront life. Units will offer activities full of songs, storytelling, folklore practices, and the history of New York Harbor.
When: Monday & Wednesday from 2:45pm – 5:45pm
Starting Wednesday, April 19th
For: 2nd & 3rd Graders
IF INTERESTED: Click here to sign up for more information!
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 STUDENTS!
THIS PROGRAM IS FREE!
Please see attached letter.
Dear PS 59 Families,
Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017. After-school programs are cancelled tomorrow. Yellow bus service will not operate tomorrow.
Thank You!
Our 3rd grade teachers will be hosting a Parent Engagement Workshop on Tuesday, February 14th at 2:30pm to discussing the following topics:
* Testing in NYS: NYS English Language Arts Exam & NYS Mathematics Exam
* What We’re Doing in School:
- Literacy Centers
- Math Problem of the Day
- ELA Problem of the Day
- Socratic Seminar Discussion and Writing Prompts
* Demonstration
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the Mayor’s Office are committed to protecting the right of every student in New York City to attend public school, regardless of immigration status. The United States Supreme Court has also recognized the importance of public education for all students, including undocumented students. Your child is our top priority, and we will do everything in our power to protect that right and ensure all students get a quality education. Please see attached letter from Chancellor.
Join us on Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 at 6pm for our Annual Town Hall Meeting. We will be discussing community safety issues and concerns.
Guest Speakers:
NYPD Community Affairs
FDNY Fire Safety Educators
EMS
Please see attached flyer.
Dear Families and Staff:
As a follow up to our communications earlier this year, I would like to provide you an
update on the ongoing measures at the NYC Department of Education (DOE) to ensure that
the water in our schools is safe for students and staff.
First and foremost, New York City water is safe and families and staff should rest assured
that our drinking water is of the highest quality in the world. The water in every NYC public
school was tested for lead in 2016 and the vast majority of test results were not elevated.
Those outlets that exceeded the action level for lead were immediately taken out of
service, remediated and not placed back into service until the outlet re-tested below the
action level. This work was done in close partnership with City and State agencies, using a
protocol developed in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency.
This fall, the State issued new regulations on testing water for lead in schools. To ensure
that we continue to exceed requirements, the DOE, in partnership with the State
Department of Health and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, has
updated its protocol for lead testing of drinking water in school buildings. Additionally, we
are updating the letters we send to families and school staff to include more detail on our
rigorous testing process and results so all communities have detailed information.
Providing you with comprehensive information that is easily accessible on the DOE website
is key to our partnership with you.
Out of an abundance of caution and because ensuring the safety of our students and staff
is our top priority, the DOE will retest all school buildings based on the new protocol this
winter. In any building where test results show even one water outlet above the action
level, the DOE will implement its standard response protocol, under which we remove any
such outlet from service, flush all or part of the system to eliminate water sitting in pipes
overnight, replaces equipment and re-tests after the equipment is replaced.
Please visit http://schools.nyc.gov/AboutUs/schools/watersafety.htm to learn more about
the robust protocol we use to ensure the safety of drinking water in each and every school,
as well as to look up water test results for your child’s school.
We thank you for your partnership in delivering a high-quality education to all school
children across the City.
Sincerely yours,
Elizabeth A. Rose
Elizabeth A. Rose
Deputy Chancellor
Division of Operations
52 Chambers Street
New York, NY 10007
212 374 7868 Tel
212 374 5588 Fax
We are pleased to announce that our 3rd grade students were invited to present our Marine STEAM learning project at the Staten Island Children’s Museum Carnival & Science Spectacular. This event will be held on Saturday, June 3rd 2017 (rain date – Sunday, June 4th 2017). We would like all 3rd grade students to participate by signing up for an hour-long time slot ( https://tinyurl.com/ps59june3 ).
Our students will be showcasing the following stations at this event:
In addition, the Harbor Foundation will be joining us with their “Billion Oyster Project” demonstration.
Each 3rd grade student participating in the event will receive a wristband to enter event for free. We will have a designated drop-off and pick-up location for your child based upon their one-hour long time slot. To register your child for this event, please sign up online at https://tinyurl.com/ps59june3 by 5/26/17.
If families would like to attend, additional wristbands can be purchased online at www.sichildrensmuseum.org .
If you applied online, log into your account to check your offer. If you applied in person or over the phone, look for your letter in the mail. You can also call 718-935-2009.
To accept your offer, pre-register in person at the program with your student and the required documents .
If you still have not applied to pre-K and you need help finding a full-day, high-quality pre-K seat for next year, fill out the get-in-touch form and an enrollment specialist will call you to help you explore your options.
If your child was born in 2013 and you live in New York City, apply now one of three ways:
NYCID offers After-care Monday thru Friday from 2:20pm-6:00pm at PS 59!
For more information about program please visit:
http://nycid.org/after-school-enrichment-programs/
Or View Letter: NYCID LETTER.pdf
Complete your school lunch form at www.schoolfoodnyc.org
ApplyforLunch.com is an easy and convenient way for parents and guardians to submit applications for school meal benefits online. There is no fee for using the ApplyforLunch website to submit your application for benefits. This service is provided to you free of charge by your School District. Entering your application online is quicker, easier, and more accurate than filling out a paper application. Our step-by-step process and guided help makes applying for school meals simpler and easier to understand than ever before.
Find Your Child's Bus Stop or Route
Enter your child's student ID and birthday on the Transportation Search Page. Need more information call The Office of Pupil Transportation at 718-392-8855.
https://www.opt-osfns.org/opt/Resources/SchoolRouteStSearch/SearchResult.aspx
