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Important Notice

City Harvest Food Drive at P596X

Monday, November 27, 2023

through Monday, December 18 

P596X @ 178, 153 and 498

We are collecting non-perishable food donations for City Harvest to pick-up and distribute to their network of soup kitchens, food pantries and other community food programs across the five boroughs. Every single donation helps, and together we hope our combined donations will make a real difference for those in need. Last winter we collected a total of 1,000 pounds for donation! We are hoping to beat that number this year with your help! 

Most Helpful ItemsCanned Fruit, Canned Vegetables, Macaroni and cheese (packaged), Hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized), Juice packs, Peanut butter (plastic jars), Canned proteins (i.e. tuna or beans). 

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Principal Parent Partnership

Speak with Principal John Siracuse, our parent coordinator and our elected parent leaders regarding collaborative practices, school events, initiatives, ask questions and voice any concerns.

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Updates for Families

Read the latest family letters from Chancellor David Banks and other New York City Department of Education officials.

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Parent Engagement

PS596X offers many workshops and parent engagement events throughout the year. Stay informed about the how to get involved at our school.

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P596X/P176X Fathers Club Meeting

Wednesday, 

December 13, 2023

6pm to 8pm - Room 160

178X - 850 Baychester Ave

CALLING ALL FATHERS OF P.S. 176X AND P.S 596X

BROTHERS, UNCLES, GRANDFATHERS TOO!

 

Let’s continue a good thing!

Talking, networking, learning from each other…

Light refreshments.

 

Please bring identification.

Fathers club meeting

December Saturday Academy

Saturday,  December 16

10:00am to 12:00pm

P596X@178

850 Baychester Ave.

We are very excited to invite you to our Saturday Academy. The Academy provides an additional learning opportunity to assist you in supporting your children’s success in school and the community.

The activities will to be, empowering, educational, interactive and fun. We will provide a pizza lunch.

Additional information in the flyer below.

Saturday Academy

P596X Holiday Show 2023

Wednesday,

December 20, 2023

11am to 12am

Harry S. Truman HS

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

750 Baychester Avenue

Join us for our annual holiday show! 

Parents, students and staff will listen to holiday music and dance!

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​Parents must bring identification and leave extra time to go through a security scanning to attend.

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School Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday, December 14th

5:30pm to 7:30pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

Room 160

The School Leadership Team plays a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. The School Leadership Team functions as the management team of the school, representing the educational community. It oversees the planning and restructuring process to ensure our children are provided with quality education through increased teacher and parent participation.

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P596X Holiday Spirit Week 2023

Week of December 18th - December 22nd

P596X @ 178, 153 and 498

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!​

It's that time of year for some holiday cheer! So, let's get together and find something cool to wear! Additional information in the flyer below. Attire is optional for all students and staff.

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No School - Holiday Break

Monday, December 25th

through Monday, January 1

P.S. 596X @ 178, 153 and 498

School will not be in session from Monday, December 25, 2023 through Monday, January 1, 2024. 

 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

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View our page of parent resources.

Celebrations

View our page of student celebrations.

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Family
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities. Mental health resources are available inside and outside of school.

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BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENUS

The New York City Department of Education offers free breakfast, lunch and afterschool meals to all NYC public school students during the school year.

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OPWDD APPLICATION PROCESS

We are pleased to provide a guide that explains the entire OPWDD process provided by Advocates for Children (AFC).

Detailed instructions, required documents and links to the appropriate websites are included.

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SOCIAL

EMOTIONAL

HELP

Do you need social/emotional help for your child? Do you need to talk to a school counselor? E-mail our school counselors using the link below.

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ON THE GO VISUAL RESOURCES

Please feel free to download these resources and use them at home and while you are "on the go" in the community.

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RESOURCES FOR RENT, FOOD & MEDICAL

The following are resources for assistance with rent, food and medical.  

 

If you find yourself in need, please let us know how we can support you.  

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CREATE YOUR NYC STUDENT ACCOUNT

Did you know that you can track your child’s education on any computer, phone, or tablet? Sign up for an NYC Schools Account Today! E-mail our Parent Coordinator to get started!

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INTERNET OPTIONS FOR FAMILIES

There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families.

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DENTAL RESOURCES

The following is a list of locations/clinics to receive dental services.

Please reach out to our social worker with any questions:

Please e-mail:

TRodriguez32@schools.nyc.gov

Additional Family Resources can be found on our Parent Page.

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Learn more about our school including our vision, mission statement and goals.

CONTACT THE SCHOOL

Contact our main office, our unit offices or a member of our staff.

REMOTE LEARNING

RESOURCES

View our collection of resources for learning at home.

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TAKE A VIDEO TOUR

OF OUR SCHOOL

Take our video tour to learn more about our programs and school community.

PHOTO OF

THE WEEK

 

Week of December 5, 2023

This week's photos feature class Y03 at our 178 site. Aligned to Chancellor Banks' Four Pillars for Building Trust in NYC Public Schools (prioritizing wellness and its link to student success), class Y03 collaborated with our STEM department and our community-based partners at the Botanical Gardens. This partnership allowed the students to experience the various plant life found within the Botanical Gardens. Students were encouraged to use their 5 senses to help document their findings about different plants. The students and staff had such an amazing time. We are looking forward to going back again!

Former P596X student Joliah Ceda drew and created our school logo. 
Former P596X student Joliah Ceda drew and created our school logo. 

WELCOME

Welcome to P.S. 596X! We are a district 75 New York City Public School serving students on the autism spectrum and other special needs from Pre-K through age 11 in three co-located sites: 11X178, 11X153 and 11X498.

 

Through this website, you will be able to step into our classrooms and hallways to get an idea of the wide variety of creative programs and practices in which students participate on a daily basis.

Our commitment is to provide the highest quality, state of the art instructional programs to our students, and to offer parents workshops and activities to equip themselves with the skills to best help their child. Through hands-on learning and fun-filled opportunities, our students make tremendous gains in social skills, language, and academics.

John Siracuse, Principal

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

November - December

Apple Cake a Gratitude by Dawn Casey and Genevieve Godbout

Focus Area: Social Contributions

What is the book of the month?

We have selected books that relate to our ReThink social/emotional curriculum. Bi-monthly, teachers and coaches will collaborate to unpack each book and design lessons, adaptations and resources to support the book’s topics. Our goal is to build on our students’ knowledge and understanding of social emotional concepts through literacy, vocabulary, writing, and discussions!

 

How can you get involved?

We would really love for the activities we complete at school, to also be reinforced at home.  For starters, tune in to hear Principal John read the September/October Book All Are Welcome during a special pajama read aloud! You will find resources and activities for the book in the letter to the right.  This includes the targeted vocabulary words, and some fun activities you can do at home or in the community with your child!

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