Calendar Events
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Food Drive Kick-Off
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Read-A-Thon Opening Ceremonies
- Wear your highest earned reading medal
- All students will report to the cafeteria and auditorium at 1:15 PM.
- Flags may be completed with the support of class moms and paraprofessionals.
- Please select one student from your class to walk with the class flag.
- Students should wear red, white, and blue for the ceremony.
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Library- Mrs. Spinelli-Read a thon
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4th grade trip to IS7
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Executive Board PTA Meeting 10am-12pm
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Keeping you Updated
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Reading Buddy Schedule: March 4th and March 11th: Period 7
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Summer Rising Applications March 3rd
Key Summer Rising Dates
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- March 3: Application opens in MySchools(Open external link)
- March 27: Application closes in MySchools(Open external link)
- April 21: Results released
- May 5: Deadline to accept an offer if you receive one
- July 1: Summer Rising starts
- July 3: Observed holiday - No Summer Programming on this day
- August 7: Summer Rising ends for grades 6-8
- August 14: Summer Rising ends for grades K-5
- Summer Rising runs Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
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Read -A -Thon
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Soar events for Month of Feb
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DOE ACCOUNTS
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED TO LEARN ABOUT
TEACHHUB
NYCSA- PARENT PORTAL
MYSCHOOLS ACCOUNT
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To view report cards go to my student account-Parents Email
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Access grades on NYC Student Account
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DOE Student Accounts
DOE Student Accounts
Every New York City public school student has a DOE account. It is created automatically when you enroll in school. Your DOE account stays the same the entire time you are in school, and with it you can access all DOE technology platforms. Platforms include:
- TeachHub,
- Google for Education,
- iLearnNYC,
- Microsoft Office,
- Zoom,
- and more.
Getting Started
Your school must give you your username and a password. Once you have these, you can start signing into DOE applications.
Your school may give you a generic password. If so, we recommend you reset the password yourself, to something unique. This will give you more safety and security. Instructions on how to reset your own password are below.
The best way to start using your DOE account is to sign into TeachHub. From here, you can access all DOE applications with one click, and you only need to sign in once.
Resetting Your Password
There are three different ways you can reset your DOE password:
- Reset it yourself through the Student Self-Service tool.
To use the Student Self-Service(Open external link)(Open external link) tool you must have created a PIN or set up security questions. If you have not done either, see options 2 and 3. Through this method, you can reset your own password once every 30 days.
- Ask your parent or guardian to reset it through NYCSA.
Your parent or guardian can reset your password in NYCSA. If they don’t have a NYCSA account, they can create one for free.
- Ask your school to reset your password for you.
If you are unable to reset your password, contact your school for help. They can find instructions on how to reset your password on the Reset Student Account Passwords page(Open external link) (DOE staff only) on the InfoHub.
PINs
By default, a PIN is not set for your account. You must create a PIN yourself. Your school does not have, or create, a PIN for you. There is no universal PIN for your school.
To create a PIN:
- Sign in to the Student Self-Service(Open external link)tool with your DOE username and password.
- Go to the left menu bar, and click on Pin Reset (this applies for creating a new PIN).
- Enter a PIN.
- Confirm your PIN by entering it again.
- Click on Save Changes.
- That’s it. An email will be sent to your DOE account to confirm you created a PIN.
Please note that PINs are optional for your DOE account. However, if you do not create a PIN, you will not be able to use the self-service tool to reset your password. If you feel like it would be hard to remember your PIN, or you are the parent of a young student, we recommend resetting your password through NYCSA.
Security Questions
Like a PIN, security questions are, by default, not set up. You must set them up.
To set up security questions:
- Sign in to the Student Self-Service(Open external link)tool with your DOE username and password.
- Go to the left menu bar, and click on Security Questions.
- Select and answer three questions of your choosing. Make sure you choose answers that you will remember.
- Enter your password.
- Click on Save Changes.
- That’s it. An email will be sent to your DOE account to confirm you set up security questions.
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Volunteer for PS 3 PTA!
link to sign up to volunteer https://bit.ly/PS3PTAvolunteer
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Link to Teach hub

TeachHub(Open external link) is a portal to support students and teachers. The portal provides quick links to essential applications for remote learning, including:
- iLearnNYC, the Summer School 2020 online learning platform
- Student report cards (available in the Student Documents icon)
- Multiple educational applications
- G Suite, Microsoft O365, and Zoom (using secure central accounts)
- And more!
To Sign In
- Students must sign in with their DOE Student Accounts
- Teachers must sign in with their DOE credentials
- School-issued G suite accounts will not work, you must use the DOE log in.
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NYCSA (MYSTUDENT ACCOUNT) Directions
NYC Schools Account
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
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
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Month |
Day/Date |
Grade |
Time |
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September |
Friday 9/19 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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October |
Friday 10/17 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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November |
Friday 11/14 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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December |
Friday 12/12 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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January |
Friday 1/16 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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February |
Friday 2/6 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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March |
Friday 3/13 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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April |
Friday 4/17 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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May |
Friday 5/22 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
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June Summer birthdays July & August |
Friday 6/18 |
1-5 |
1:30 |
***(DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)***
2025-2026 School Calendar
Google Classroom Steps
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:
PS 3, a diverse Elementary School dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment, where all learners are provided with an array of opportunities that prepare them for their future academic experiences, instill a love of learning and propels them to make a positive difference in the world.
Vision
PS 3 Strives to provide an inclusive school environment where all students are provided a rigorous academic curriculum, a broad exposure to the arts with opportunities and experiences that extend beyond the walls of PS.3 We are preparing and motivating our students for a rapid changing world by instilling in them a solid academic core, critical thinking skills and the core values of honesty, perseverance and compassion.
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
RESPECT FOR ALL LIAISON Antonella Iacono
PS 3 Apparel Website
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