Welcome To P. S. 56 The Lewis H. Latimer School

P. S. 56 "Chess Team" 2nd Place Saturday, February 3, 2018 @ P S 503
P S 56 Chess Team
Community Music through school with Suzi Shelton
Inspiring learning through art staff development at the Brooklyn Museum
Inspiring learning through art staff development at the Brooklyn Museum
Community Music In School
October 2017 Student of The Month
Spanish Language Instruction
Spanish Language Instruction
Javaka Steptoe Author/ Illustrator of Radiant Child School Visit
Sponsored by PTA
Sponsored by PTA
100th Day of School Class k-012
100th Day of School Class K-012
100th Day of School Class K-087 With Mr. Grande Principal
READING CAMPGROUND EVENT

DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join Us for Open Play in the PS 56 Playground!

When: Friday, August 10th

Time: Between 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Rain Date: Monday, August 13th (Same Time)

Enter through the Downing St. side of the Building

Bring your children to play with their new classmates in our playground. Meet and connect with other parents! We hope to see you there!

District 13 Presidents' Council Executive Board 2017/2018 School Year

President: Vascilla Caldeira-PS 20

Recording Secretary: Matthew Gaul-MS 8

Treasurer: Kevin Ryan-Young (Dock Street School for STEAM Studies

School Start Information

*School Day Schedule - 8:20 am-2:40 pm

Early Drop Off program will begin the week of September 10^th.
Breakfast is eaten in the classrooms and free lunch is provided for all students.

*September 5^th- First Day of School!!!

Pre-Kindergarten- Staggered Schedule (Session 1: 9:00-10:30 & Session 2: 11:00-12:30) Please enter and exit through the main entrance on Gates Ave.
- Parents remain with their children for an orientation day
Kindergarten- Half Day 8:20-12:00 (Pickup through the playground)
Grades 1-5- Full Day

*September 6^th

Pre-Kindergarten- Half Day (12:00 Dismissal)
Kindergarten- First Full Day

*Entry Spot- School Yard.

Signs will be posted and teachers will meet classes at the designated spots. During inclement weather, classes will meet in the school cafeteria. Enter through side door in the school yard.

*Dismissal Spot- School Yard

Pre-K- Pickup inside the classrooms. Kindergarten- Pickup from the exterior class doors. Ms. Chantire’s pickup spot is in the school playground area. ***During inclement weather, pickup takes place in the cafeteria for Pre-k and Kindergarten.
1^st grade and 2^nd grade- Pickup in the auditorium. Through the school yard.
Grades 3-5- Exit from school yard.

* Late students after approximately 8:35 am should be brought to the main office as the playground gates are closed after 15 minutes. Students whose parents are late for pickup after dismissal remain in the dismissal areas until approximately 3:00 pm and are then brought to the main entrance by the security desk.

Statement on Accessibility:

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Mr. Williams, Parent Coordinator, to request assistance.

School Food: Feed Your Mind:

Breakfast is free to all students
You may qualify for free or reduce meals. Complete an application online at nyc.applyforlunch.com for all children living in the household from Pre-K to High School.
If you need assistance or have questions on completing this application, contact School Food Help desk (877) 363-6325 or e-mail www.foodcompliance@schools.nyc.gov
To Pay and track your lunch payment, visit www.mylunchmoney.com

School Hours for All Students:

Arrival: 8:20 am Dismissal: 2:40 pm

Note: Doors will open at 7:50 am for early drop off. More information on early drop off to be posted.

Kindergarten Update:

Families living in NYC can apply to kindergarten the year their child turns 5. We will begin accepting kindergarten applications for September 2019 later in the school year. If you have any questions about Kindergarten Admissions, please call 718-935-2009.

Pre-Kindergarten Update:

Families living in NYC can apply to Pre-K the year their child turns 4. We will begin accepting Pre-K applications for September 2019 later in the school year. If you have any questions about Pre-K Admissions, please call 718-935-2009. If your child was born in 2014 and does not have a Pre-K seat yet, please visit the Pre-K Finder.