Announcements

  • Come see Harlem Wizards vs PS 3

    Students attended an exciting assembly  for the Harlem Wizards.  See the attached flyer to purchase tickets for our event on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the College of Staten Island.  Doors open at 5pm, Game time is 6pm.  Get your Harlem Wizards gear for the game with Promo Code: DP (10% Discount) at https://store.harlemwizards.com/csi

    Order Tickets on line below

    https://harlemwizards.thundertix.com/events/165049

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  • New AM Bus runs for 2020

    Please note new morning Bus runs that are taking effect as on January 27th, 2020.  All times are approximate.Please speak with driver for exact times.  Any questions please call Sandy Mitchell 718-984-1021 ext. 1581

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  • Guidance for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather

    Guidance for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather                                                                                       

     All schools    

     Health-

     Children benefit from vigorous exercise and should be given the opportunity to play outside whenever possible. Unless it is snowing, or there is ice on the playground, or the wind chill factor produces an effective temperature below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius), temperature alone should not be a barrier to outdoor play. You are encouraged to work with your staff to maintain outdoor play periods, and you should take precautions to keep students warm and to ensure that they are appropriately dressed on very cold days. When outdoors, please ensure that your students and staff cover exposed skin, wear warm clothing, and use multiple layers to maintain warmth.

    If student does not choose to play outdoors on colder days, they are permitted to remain indoors.

     

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  • PS 3 Shutterfly/Tiny prints Fundraiser

    Please log on to www.Ps3.shutterflystorefront.com

    Dear PS 3 Families
    Holidays are coming and so is picture season. Help raise money for your school doing what you do already! order prints at PS 3 Shutterfly/Tiny prints Fundraiser
    Please log on to www.Ps3.shutterflystorefront.com

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  • STOP AND SHOP A tt School rewards program

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  • REGISTER FOR SHOPRITE FOR MY SCHOOL

    shopriteformyschool.com

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  • School Meal Application Forms-Click Below to fill out

    MEAL FORMS APPLICATION

    The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families.

    We need your help to make this program a success. All parents, regardless of income, must still complete a School Meals Form so that our schools get access to federal funding for this program and others. Please complete the form online at www.myschoolapps.com by December 29, 2018. A hardcopy of the form will also be sent home and is available at your school’s main office.

     

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  • PLEASE READ ALLERGY LETTER **IMPORTANT**

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  • Enroll in NY Public Schools

    PS 3 (31R003) The Margaret Gioiosa Pleasant Plains School

  • Box Top Collection

    Box Tops- the easy way to "Earn Cash for our School". All proceeds support the programs and activities donated by the PTA!

    PS 3 (31R003) The Margaret Gioiosa Pleasant Plains School

Events

  • 5th Annual Bowl-o- Rama

    12-2

     

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  • RTI Meeting

    1/27 RTI 1st grade 2nd period

    PS 3 (31R003) The Margaret Gioiosa Pleasant Plains School

  • 3rd and 5th grade Vision Testing

    9am

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  • Parent Workshop-Phonics

    8:30-10

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  • RTI Meeting

    1/28 RTI Kindergarten 6th period

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Fun Days @ #PS3theplacetobe

  • 100% Attendance Wagner Game

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • Fun with Mrs. Myers and her friends

  • PS 3 LAST SHUTTLE EVER!!

  • PS 3 LAST SHUTTLE EVER!!

  • PS 3 LAST SHUTTLE EVER!!

  • PS 3 LAST SHUTTLE EVER!!

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DOE RULES AND REGULATIONS

School Mission Statement:

P.S. 3, a diverse learning community dedicated to guiding learners to exceed academic expectations, and empowering them to make a positive difference in the world.  We inspire students to Fly, Soar and Achieve.

School Vision Statement:

P.S. 3 envisions a school culture that provides a rigorous curriculum to prepare students for future academic endeavors for college and career readiness as it paves the path for success.  Through partnerships and service learning projects, we foster relationships that create a community with positive energy, mutual respect, and enthusiasm for learning.  We strive to ensure that all experiences become opportunities for growth and learning for students, staff and parents.

School Beliefs

  • If high expectations are set, every student can achieve the highest levels of academic excellence.
  • All adults are responsible for ensuring that all students excel academically. It is our collective responsibility to work with each and every child to achieve their potential.
  • All students will develop the competence, critical thinking, social and civic skills to reach their highest potential in the classroom and in life.
  • It is our collective responsibility to create a safe environment for all students, where we find the right balance in creating a rigorous educational experience and enjoyment for learning so that we create a community of lifelong learners.
  • Adult beliefs and expectations make the difference in student behavior and performance.

Teacher Expectations

  • Teachers use formative assessment and student data to make daily instructional decisions
  • Provide clear assessment criteria with kid friendly language so that students can self-assess and peer assess.
  • Monitor student learning through the use of checks for understanding (including the use of checklists, rubrics, and monitoring student discussions).
  • Provide timely feedback to students
  • Implement the use of math journals on a regular basis.
  • Utilize a balanced literacy approach to assist all learners in achievement
  • Have students read and write regularly and often.

Student Expectations

  • Read independently every day. 
  • Have goals for themselves in mathematics and English language arts
  • Write on a regular basis in all subject areas.
  • Have a math journal where they engage with rigorous mathematical problems
  • Self-assess their performance using a rubric
  • Work toward being able to lead a “student led” parent teacher student conference
  • Be assigned a range of questions from DOK that requires them to find and use text evidence

 

RESPECT FOR ALL LIAISON

  • Our school's Respect for All (RFA) Liaison to whom students and parents can make reports of student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bulling, is Danka Amtzis, Assistant Principal. Our school's Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Liaison to whom reports of student-to-student sexual harassment can be made is Danielle McDonagh, Assistant Principal.
Our school's Respect for All (RFA) Liaison to whom students and parents can make reports of student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and/or bulling, is Danka Amtzis, Assistant Principal.
 
Our school's Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Liaison to whom reports of student-to-student sexual harassment can be made is Danielle McDonagh, Assistant Principal. 

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