Upcoming Events
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Last Day of School: 1/2 Day - 11:20 Dismissal
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First Day of School
Early dismissal for Kindergarten only.
Partial school time for Pre-K only.
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Full Day for all grades K-5
Today is a full day of school for all grades K-5.
Partial school time for Pre-K.
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No School - Rosh Hashanah
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No School - Yom Kippur
PS 23 (31R023) Richmondtown
Announcements
We are excited to announce that all NYC families now have access to myON Reader. myON offers a library of online books with flexible supports, such as, read alouds, highlighting, and it is available in English, Spanish, and French. Use the link below to sign your child up. This would be great to use to fulfill the reading log requirements and avoid the summer slide!
myON - Free Summer Reading Resource
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The P.S. 23 online apparel store will be opening this summer for the 2018-2019 school year.
The store will open:
July 1 - August 24: Items will be delivered on September 13 OR August 25 - September 26: Items will be delivered on October 15
All orders are placed and paid for online.
CLICK HERE to order
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Please use the link below to learn more about P.S. 23's self-sustaining Summer Camp.
Camp will run from July 5 to August 3. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and camp activities will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will also be provided if needed.
P.S. 23 Summer Camp
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To receive messages, text @ps23r to 81010
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Our Grading Policy
The Leader in Me
VIRTUE OF THE MONTH
Friendship and Choice
BOOK OF THE MONTH
"The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge"
by Hildegarde H. Swift and Lynd Ward
Click here to learn more about The Leader in Me
Principal's Messages
Parent's Corner
2017-2018 School Mental Health Campaign Topics
November - Social Media and Internet Safety
December - Depression in Children
January - Dangers of Violent Video Games
February - Building Healthy Self-Esteem in Children
March - Structuring The Home Environment
April - Understanding Stress
May/ June - Protecting Your Kids Online
Past Announcements
NYPD 122 Precinct invites you to attend a discussion of the public safety problems in our neighborhood.
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. (for refreshments) and 7:00 p.m. (meeting begins)
Great Kills Friendship Club (Main Floor) - 11 Sampson Ave. SI, NY
Click for more information: NYPD Neighborhood Safety Meeting
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I.S. 24 Orientation for Incoming 6th Grade Students and Parents
Monday, June 18 - 5:30 p.m.
I.S. 24 Auditorium and Cafeteria
Click here to view the invitation: Orientation IS 24
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NYPD Office of Safety and Youth Development
It's beginning to look a lot like summer! Let's keep our children busy in a positive safe environment. Enroll them into the NYPD Summer Youth Academy.
Enrollment is for a limited time only. The application deadline is Friday, June 1, 2018.
Click below to download the application (more information regarding this program is on the bottom of the application):
NYPD Summer Youth Academy Application
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You are cordially invited to a conversation about what school diversity means to you.
STATEN ISLAND TOWN HALL
Tuesday, May 15
100 Essex Drive, Staten Island
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
CLICK HERE to view the invitation: Equity
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CALLING ALL BAKERS AND PASTRY CHEFS!
The Food Network is looking for the best bakers and pastry chefs for their upcoming Halloween and Holiday Baking Championship.
CLICK HERE for more information ----> Food Network Flyer
CLICK HERE to apply!
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Pre-K For All Application Deadline - March 30
CLICK HERE for more information: Pre K For All
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Parent to Parent New York, Inc.
Information Sessions and Workshops
Click Here for more information --> Parent to Parent NY
The Hugh L. Carey Institute
presents
Michael E. McMahon
Opioid Crisis on Staten Island: The Challenges Facing Law Enforcement
Wednesday, April 18
Wagner College - 5:00 - 6:00pm
CLICK HERE for more information: Opioid Crisis
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PRE-K For All Information Session
Richmondtown Library
Thursday, February 12
5:00 - 8:00 pm
CLICK HERE for more information --> Pre K For All Info Session
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MASTER CHEF Junior New York
Now Casting!
Saturday, December 17 9am - 5pm
To apply go to: www.masterchefjuniorcasting.com
Click Here for more information: New York Master Chef Jr
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NYPD - Neighborhood Policing & Safety Meeting
Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30pm
Click Here for more information: NYPD
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P.S. 23 Fun Run Fundraiser
In School Event - November 17
Click Here to see the flyer: Fun Run
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Community Education Council District 31
Business Meeting - Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30pm
PS /IS 48 Click here for more information: CEC Meeting
Town Hall Flyer
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Order your P.S. 23 Apparel Online by September 22
CLICK HERE to order
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Welcome back to our returning and new parents!
Please check your child's folder each day for important information and return all forms promptly.
We are looking forward to a great school year with your children!
As always, thank you for your cooperation.
Paul Proscia, Principal - pprosci@schools.nyc.gov
Renee Mazza, Assistant Principal - rmazza2@schools.nyc.gov
Janie Swincicki, Parent Coordinator, ext. 1141 - JSwincicki@schools.nyc.gov
Respect for All Liaisons
Caroline Gary - cgary@schools.nyc.gov
Suzanne Hession, Karen Crisson
Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact P.S. 23 to request assistance.