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  • Birthday Celebrations

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  • 5th Grade Game Show 1:00pm

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  • 3,4,5 Medals

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  • Soar Event Sign up: During lunch

    Both events will be 7 SOAR bucks, and sign-ups will  during LUNCH PERIODS. 

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  • Pretzel Day

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  • Soar events for Month of January

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  • PS 3 Book Fair

    Dear Parents and Guardians,

    It is time for the Scholastic Book Fair! On Tuesday, January 13th and Wednesday, January 14th, students will have the opportunity to foster their love of reading and children’s literature by visiting the book fair during the school day. If your child is absent on their scheduled day, they may attend the book fair during lunch on Thursday, January 15th. Parents and guardians are also welcome to visit the book fair following the PTA meeting on Tuesday, January 13th. The PTA meeting will begin at 6:10 PM.

    Pre-K through Grade 5: One parent or guardian may chaperone their child during their designated shopping time.

    If you plan to send your child to school with money, please place it in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s name, dollar amount and class. Students should also bring a plastic bag to carry their purchases.

    To preview available books, create an eWallet account, and find additional helpful information, please visit:

    👉 https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ps3

    We thank you in advance for your continued support of our school and its programs. For your convenience, Scholastic accepts credit cards.

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  • PJ Drive 12-1 through 12-12

    P.S. 3 & Scholastic Books Are Proud to Present our Annual

    Pajama Program

    Collecting & Delivering Warm Sleepwear for Children in Need

     

     

    December 2025

     

    Dear Parents / Guardians,

     

    Our annual Pajama Drive will start on Monday December 1st and will end on Friday December 12th. We need you to donate a brand new pair of pajamas; any size, any color, boys or girls, but they need to be brand new.

     

    We had a very successful drive last year and collected over 250 pairs of brand new pajamas!! We appreciate all that you do for our school but we still need to continue our journey to reach out to others in need, especially children!  Let’s start this holiday season by giving back to those who are not as fortunate as we are.

     

    Our First-Grade students along with some 5th MBK Students continue to learn important life lessons as they spear head this important program.  Giving, sharing and helping others are the heart of our school wide philanthropic efforts. 1st grade, and 2nd grade along with 5th MBK Students will help collect and organize the pajamas.   Our school will partner up with a community organization, and we will send the pajamas to them for those in need.

     

    COLLECTION BOXES: Will be set up in the main lobby. 

    Send new pajamas in with your child or drop them off.

     

    MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday, December 23rd

    WEAR YOUR PJ’S TO SCHOOL. Staff will too!!!

     

     

     

     

    We are in this together. We know we can count on your support!

    Warm regards,

     

    Mr. Anthony McMahon & 5th grade MBK (My Brother’s Keeper) Students

    Mrs. Jennifer Insalaco

    Mrs. Brucato

    Mrs. Ferrari

     

     

     

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  • Soar Events for the Month of December

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  • Soar Events Month of November

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  • Soar Events November and December

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  • Holiday Fair Schedule- 11-18 to 11/19

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  • Lifetouch Picture Day is coming 11/3

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    https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/

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NYCSA (MYSTUDENT ACCOUNT) Directions

 

NYC Schools Account

Welcome NYC Parent or Guardian!

Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress from Pre-K through high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!

Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring things like grades, test scores, attendance.

 

 Click Here to View   NYSCA ACCOUNT SET UP GUIDE

 nycsa-sign-up-guide-for-parents.pdf 

Bus Routes and Times

        

DISMISSAL OF WALKERS

      

EXITS FOR DISMISSAL OF WALKERS

  

** Please note, the Dismissal Plan will be updated to accommodate overcrowding at exits if necessary.

 

Birthday Celebrations

      

2025-2026 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Month

Day/Date

Grade

Time

September

Friday 9/19

1-5

1:30

October

Friday 10/17

1-5

1:30

November

Friday 11/14

1-5

1:30

December

Friday 12/12

1-5

1:30

January

Friday 1/16

1-5

1:30

February

Friday 2/6

1-5

1:30

March

Friday 3/13

1-5

1:30

April

Friday 4/17

1-5

1:30

May

Friday 5/22

1-5

1:30

June

Summer birthdays July & August

Friday 6/18

1-5

1:30

 ***(DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)***

 

2025-2026 School Calendar

Google Classroom Steps

 

  

 Google Classroom Login.pdf 

Class Codes and Teachers 2025-2026

  

Code Teacher Room
97 C. Forte 103
98 K. Bracco 101
     
1 C. Rivera 164
2 L. Giammarino 162
3 F. Frusci 166
4 R. Milkie / L. Maira 165
5 M. Cresci 163
     
101 L. Fitzgerald 127
102 J. Insalaco 161
103 M. Valvo 160
104 I. Pavlyshche-Diykan / N. Leahy 109
105 J. Solimine/ E. Aanonsen 147
     
201 D. Cabello 128
202 J. Ferrari 125
203 B. Carretta / J. Guerrieri 126
204 G. Russo/ D. Brucato 129
     
301 H. Pidan 108
302 J. Lesser 142
303 D. Haver / T. Maligieri 143
304 D. Buccini / Z. Aboelnasr 159
     
401 J. Ardizzone 106
402 V. Jacobs / J. Sacasa 107
403 R. Iannetti (Manuele) / M. Giamboi 104
404 L. Deangelis / C. Guthrie 105
     
501 B. Mazzoni 141
502 A. Ambio 148
503 D. Randazzo / A. Coladonato 146
504 S. Delfino / E. Piscopia 144
     
901 D. Ferrer 116B / 1162
902 K. Liotine 116A/1161

DOE RULES AND REGULATIONS SITES

PS 3 School Mission and Vision Statements

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

 

Important Links School Links

Report to RFA and SHP

Our School's Respect for All  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 Liaison to whom reports of student-to-student sexual harassment can be made is Danielle McDonagh, Assistant Principal. 

RESPECT FOR ALL LIAISON Antonella Iacono

  • Respect For All Liasion Danka Amtzis
  • Report Abuse

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