Announcements

  • 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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  • Picture Day 10/21

    Lifetouch Picture Day 

    Monday 10/21/2019

    PS 3 Code #AL259112Q0

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  • Hammer and Stain Fundraiser

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  • STOP AND SHOP A tt School rewards program

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  • REGISTER FOR SHOPRITE FOR MY SCHOOL

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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

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  • 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!

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  • Think Central

    user name is osis#
    password is gomath
     
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Events

  • OPEN SCHOOL WEEK

    “OPEN SCHOOL WEEK” will be during the week of November 12th- November 15th. This is the time to reinforce the importance of parent-school relationships. This dynamic partnership is necessary to ensure the educational success of every student at PS3. During Open School Week, you have the opportunity to visit while classes are in session

     Please respectfully adhere to the following suggested schedule:

    Time

    Tuesday11/12

    Wednesday 11/13

    Friday 11/15

    9:12-10:02

    Pre-K  and 4th Grade

    1st Grade

    5th Grade /903

    10:04-10:54

    3rd Grade    

    2nd  Grade/902

    Kindergarten /901 

    Lunch periods are as follows:

    4th Period Lunch: (10:59am-11:49am) Pre-K, Kindergarten, 3rd Grade and 5th Grade

    5th Period lunch: (11:54am-12:44pm) 1st, 2nd 4th 901, 902 and 903

                       

    This schedule is merely a suggestion so that there is minimal disruption of classroom routines. To preserve the integrity of instruction and allow for an authentic classroom experience, it will not be possible for you to speak with teachers or paraprofessionals at this time. We ask that you refrain from photographing or videotaping the class in progress. Younger siblings and other children will are not permitted to visit the classroom with you. Please check with your child’s teacher for any other out of class activities so that you may plan for your visit at the most convenient time.

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  • Food Drive

    Nov 12th -21

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  • 5th Grade Dancing Class rooms

                 Tuesday         Wednesday

    period 3      501                    503

    period 5      502                    504

    period 6      503/903            501

    period 7       504/903            502/903(5th Grade Students)

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  • K- Tottenville Library Trip K001

    Tottenville library trips on the calendar:
    Milkie Nov. 5th
    Vicino Nov 12
    Rivera Nov 13
    Ferrer Nov 26 
    Giammarino/Maira Jan 15
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  • SI Museum in class trip-K002, K003

    K002 9am

    koo3 10am

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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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