NEWS & EVENTS

The 2025 - 2026 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages.

Hello, 596X School Community!

P596X has the best staff! Help me "shout them out". 

Parents and staff are welcome to nominate using the flyer below.

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Thank you,

John Siracuse 

This school year, you will be able to track your student’s bus journey through a smartphone app or website. To log into the app or the web app, you will need your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) credentials.The NYC School Bus App is the latest development in a multi-year NYC Public Schools initiative to modernize NYC’s school transportation system.

Instructions to download the app can be found on schools.nyc.gov/SchoolBusApp.

Dear 596X School Community,

I am happy to announce that 596X @ 153X art teacher, Ms. Melissa Force, was selected as a recipient of the Arts for Diverse Learners through the Arts Partnership Grant for $16,000.00!!! This grant will support our partnership with The Lehman College Art Gallery, Inc in advancing equitable access to inclusive arts education. I am excited to see the positive impact this program will have on our students and school community. Congratulations on this wonderful achievement!

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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. 

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Our P.S. 596X and P.S. 176X father's club meets monthly on Wednesday evenings to allow fathers to come together to socialize, support each other, unwind and meet some new friends. Our meetings are always interesting and productive. We discuss issues which are important to us and network in order to learn from and help each other. Please bring identification.​​​​

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Real Talk, Real Care.​

Come to Connect Accept, Respect, Expect.​

United We are strong!​

In-person event.​​​​​​

Please bring identification.​

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Register Here for: 

www.tinyurl.com/P596X4Real

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Please join us for our 2025 holiday show! The show will have you up dancing and signing!

Please bring identification and be seated by 10:45am.

Parents must leave extra time to go through a security screening.

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Don't forget your camera!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Please join us on Friday, January 9, 2026, for our parent engagement event.

We invite you to come and engage with your child's class as they read the book of the month for January/February and complete a hands-on activity.

Parents must bring identification.

Time to be provided by your child's teacher.

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​Please RSVP with your child's teacher.

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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!

Join our weekly meetings!

Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more.

Principal Parent Partnership meetings take place every Thursday morning at 9am.

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Please read the November NYCPS Family Update from Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos.

Translations are available for download at 

schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

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We are fundraising to send our seniors on their senior trip and to cover the senior luncheon for all 3 sites. As well as the purchase of gifts for our pre-k graduates. PLEASE SHARE THE LINK BELOW TO SUPPORT OUR AMAZING CHILDREN.

https://s.dgpopup.com/32bbi45r

Thanks 
Mrs.Eileen Irizarry-Ramirez 
You're PTA President 
347-400-8621 ​

Join us for a read-aloud of our November/December book of the month! The book of the month will be "The Kindness Book" by Todd Parr.​

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Register Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596XReadAloud

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We are partnering with Maquis studios on a combination of visual arts, dance and music. Drop off at 9:30 am. Parents are invited back at 11:30 am for lunch following the workshop with the students. We are asking parents to commit to ALL Saturday's. Dates are as follows: 12-13-25, 1-10-26, 2-7-26, 3-14-26, 4-18-26, 5-9-26. This event is now full.

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Join the waiting list Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596XNew​

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Gain tangible culinary skills, reliable nutrition information, culturally relevant nutrition strategies, and tips for building a healthy diet and lifestyle.  Receive supplemental learning resources like multi-lingual recipes, nutrition flyers, recipe samples, and other nutrition samples. 

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Register Here: 

www.tinyurl.com/P596XHealth

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In Collaboration with
Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson.
Join Us tor A Day of Rejuvenation and Reconnection.

Mini Massages, Wellness Drinks
Guided Breathing, Yoga Practice and more.

Prepare Healthy Meals
1 -on-1 Wellness Sessions Healthy Food Giveaways
Crafting
Raffles

STUDENTS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE FUN!

Lunch will be provided for all who attend.
Metro-cards will be provided to participating students and families.

Register Here

Travel Information​​​​

Please join us for a fun and interactive LEGO Parent Workshop hosted by our Storytelling Through LEGO teachers, Mary Andrews and Ashley Schutte-Bell!

Build a LEGO model and take it home with you!! We look forward to building with you!

Meet us in the 178 LEGO Lab Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Room 336A

R.S.V.P. to Mary Andrews mandrews9@schools.nyc.gov​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students age 18 and older rights over student education records. Please read the annual FERPA notification using the link below.

Do you own a small business that can help P596X? The NYC Public Schools and P596X are looking to partner with public school parents who own Minority & Women Owned Businesses to uplift families and communities and bring economic equity to qualified businesses.

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596X has partnered with a contracted, minority/women owned business that created a complete online store. Using the link below you will find a wide variety of items that have our student created logo and/or the 596X name on each item. 10% of the proceeds will be given back to 596X. All items will be shipped directly to your home. 

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​Thursday 12/11/25

Topic: Supporting Your Child’s Reading at Home

Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM

Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/LD9ymK5bRtaYVlhysY08Xw

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Please join us for our holiday laser show! The show will have you up dancing and signing!

Please bring identification and be seated by 9:45am.

Parents must leave extra time to go through a security screening.

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Don't forget your holiday cheer!

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It’s that time of the year for some holiday cheer! So let’s get together and find something cool to wear!

Monday- 12/15: Please wear your favorite holiday/winter themed shirt!

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Tuesday- 12/16: Christmas Character Day! Frosty, Elf, Reindeer, Gingerbread, Charlie Brown or any character from your favorite Christmas movie or book

Wednesday- 12/17: It’s Showtime! Can’t wait to see you at the show @ 11 am

Thursday- 12/18: Is that You? Dress in Blue!

Friday- 12/19: Wear your favorite pajamas! Please wear regular footwear (no slippers!)

Please ensure that your pajamas are appropriate for the weather. Milk & Cookies in the North Pole (Principals’ Office) all day​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Real Talk, Real Care. Come to Connect Accept, Respect, Expect.

United We are strong!

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In-person event. Please bring identification.

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Event requires a Minimum registration of 5 people or it will be remote. Childcare provided.

Register Here: 

www.tinyurl.com/P596XNights​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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School will not be in session for students from Wednesday, December 24, 2025 through Friday, December 2, 2026 for holiday recess.

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Students will return to school on Monday, January 5, 2026.​​​

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