NEWS & EVENTS

The 2024 - 2025 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages.

Hello, 596X School Community!

P596X has the best staff! Help me "shout them out". 

Parents and staff are welcome to nominate using the flyer below.

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Thank you,

John Siracuse 

This school year, you will be able to track your student’s bus journey through a smartphone app or website. To log into the app or the web app, you will need your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) credentials.The NYC School Bus App is the latest development in a multi-year NYC Public Schools initiative to modernize NYC’s school transportation system.

Instructions to download the app can be found on schools.nyc.gov/SchoolBusApp.

Please read the October Parent Newsletter - a round up of September activities at P596X from Dawn Harney, our Parent Coordinator

596X has partnered with a contracted, minority/women owned business that created a complete online store. Using the link below you will find a wide variety of items that have our student created logo and/or the 596X name on each item. 10% of the proceeds will be given back to 596X. All items will be shipped directly to your home. Use code: P596XGIFTS.

School will not be in session on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. 

Students will return to school on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Please join us on Friday, February 7, 2025, for our February Parent Engagement activity.
We invite you to come and engage with your child's class. Additional information including the time will be provided by your child's teacher. 
Parents must bring identification.
Flyer coming soon.

The School Leadership Team plays a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. The School Leadership Team functions as the management team of the school, representing the educational community.

Parenting is a tough job. Come receive the support and understanding of parents who share your challenges. 

No Explanations. No Apologies. No Judgement!!! Laugh, Cry, Vent, Share. Relieve stress.

Connect, Accept, Respect, Expect!​

​RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/p596xreal.

Our P.S. 596X and P.S. 176X father's club meets monthly on Wednesday evenings to allow fathers to come together to socialize, support each other, unwind and meet some new friends. Our meetings are always interesting and productive.

Please bring identification to enter the building.

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Did you know that you can track your child’s education on any computer, phone, or tablet? Sign up for an NYC Schools Account Today! E-mail our Parent Coordinator to get started!

Join our weekly meetings!

Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more.

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Hello 596X School Community, 

Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Louissaint. 

Thank you,

John Siracuse 

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Please read the first letter from our new Chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos.  Translations are available for download at schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

Presented in partnership with FamilyKind. Supporting parents and caregivers, including those who are divorcing or separated. Parenting and caregiving can be overwhelming, especially in times of stress or transition. Join us for a supportive series designed to help you build patience and compassion for yourself while learning tools to stay grounded and present. 

Let's warm up with some fun family BINGO!

Thursday, January 30, 2025
7:00pm to 8:00pm

On Zoom - Link Provided Upon Registration

RSVP by January 27th 2025 - MAllen9@schools.nyc.gov

The first Family Peer Group is on Saturday, February 8th. This is an opportunity for families to join other D75 families, obtain resources, have fun and most importantly make connections. The Registration link is below and the flyer is attached.
Thank you!
Registration Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/YSPQyVEGPw

596x will be celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February. On February 12th we will be hosting a "poetry slam" with a variety of student performances, student share outs, etc. Families and staff will also be involved in this very special event.

In honor of /School Spirit Week/Respect For All Week, P596X will be “Dressing the Message”! The purpose of this week is to promote the theme of respect by engaging students in meaningful lessons and activities focused on preventing bias-based harassment, intimidation and/or bullying. All students and staff are encouraged to participate, however, participation is optional.

P596X Progress Monitoring and Academic School Goals

Hosted by the Instructional Leadership Team at P596X

Families will have an opportunity to see how their children are progressing

This is a virtual event on Zoom

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students age 18 and older rights over student education records. Please read the annual FERPA notification using the link below.

Do you own a small business that can help P596X? The NYC Public Schools and P596X are looking to partner with public school parents who own Minority & Women Owned Businesses to uplift families and communities and bring economic equity to qualified businesses.

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Please see the attached winter speech newsletter created by Speech Therapists, Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Joanne. 

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Please read the October Family update letter below.  Translations are available for download at schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world. They will perform for P596X again this January! 

Parents who wish to attend should arrive early to sign-in at the second floor entrance and go through a security screening.

Please bring identification.

P.S. 596X is partnering with Just Right Reader to accelerate your child's reading skills!
Free Bookbag and 10 Free Books for every family that attends! Learn NEW ways to Read with your child at home! Interactive lunch provided!
RSVP to Principal John Siracuse - JSiracuse@schools.nyc.gov by January 31, 2025

"Triple A - Arts, Academics & Athletics"​

We are asking families to drop off your 596x student at 9 am. 596x staff will work with students in the areas of academics and arts until 11:15/11:30 am. Families will join for pizza lunch. Due to program popularity, there is a waiting list for this program. 

CookShop for Families is a complementary program for parents and guardians in schools that participate in CookShop Classroom

Participants complete workshops focusing on such topics as reading food labels, meal planning, portion sizes and physical activity. Through simple, healthy recipes using fresh, affordable ingredients, participants gain skills and knowledge to make CookShop part of their families' daily lives.

RSVP Here: 

https://tinyurl.com/P596XCookShop

Parenting is a tough job. Come receive the support and understanding of parents who share your challenges. 

No Explanations. No Apologies. No Judgement!!! Laugh, Cry, Vent, Share, Relieve stress.

RSVP Here

NO Childcare. Please bring ID .