NEWS & EVENTS
PS 596X
UPDATE FOR FAMILIES
December 1, 2021
An Update & Message of Gratitude
Please see the latest family letter from our Chancellor, Meisha Porter.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY 2021
Tuesday, December 7, 2021
P596x Picture Dates will be as follows:
Tuesday 12/7 - PS498
Wednesday 12/8 - PS178
Monday - 12/13 - PS153
Photo packages are available in the form below:
2021 VIRTUAL
HOLIDAY SHOW
Friday, December 17, 2021 - 10AM
2021 Virtual Holiday Show
Friday, December 17, 2021 - 10:00am
Singing, dancing, music and more!
Can't wait to see you there!
Zoom link to be sent out.
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING
Thursday, December 16, 2021 - 5:30pm
Our next school leadership team meeting will be on Thursday, December 16th at 5:30pm. Please join us via Zoom. E-Mail info@p596x.org for the Zoom link.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
schools.nyc.gov
Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, schools, and communities. Mental health resources are available inside and outside of school.
NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Announcement
Please see the announcement letter below announcing our new assistant principal at 178 - Ms. Rebecca Miles.
An Interactive Hour Of Reflection
Part 1: Friday, December 10, 2021 12pm
Part 2: Thursday, January 13, 2022 12pm
Topic: Self-Love
Self-care and compassion are the essential acts of self-love. A time just for you to remember and reconnect with the relationship that you have with yourself. Together we will explore and develop a restorative plan to care for your mind, body & soul.
FLOWER POWER HOLIDAY WREATHS
Thursday, December 10, 2021 10:00AM
Participants will make a holiday wreath with ribbons to take home for the holidays. Thursday, December 9th at 10am.
NO SCHOOL: HOLIDAY BREAK
Friday, December 24, 2021
School will not be in session from Friday, December 24th through Friday, December 31, 2021. Students will return to school on Monday, Janaury 3, 2022.
P596X COVID RESPONSE PLAN
Keeping Our Students and Staff Safe
On Our COVID Response Page, you will find all of the critical information about how P596X is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection.
PRINCIPAL'S VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS
Thursday's 9-10 am
We certainly understand how much information is sent to our families and sometimes, you just need an opportunity to "talk it through". Here is the opportunity to do just that. Meet virtually with our principal Thursdays from 9 - 10am on Zoom.
Students in Temporary Housing Parent Meeting
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 - 9:00am
This is an invitation for all parents to join us in discussing the use of school funds to support our students in temporary housing. Zoom link to be e-mailed and sent via Remind.
FATHERS CLUB MEETING
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 - 6PM
CALLING ALL FATHERS OF P.S. 176X AND P.S 596X BROTHERS, UNCLES, GRANDFATHERS TOO! WE’RE BACK!!!!
Let’s continue a good thing!
Talking, networking, learning from each other. RSVP to Olga Mora: OMora@schools.nyc.gov.
SATURDAY
ACADEMY
Saturday, January 15, 2022 - 10am
We are very excited to invite you to our first P.S.596X Saturday Academy of the school year. The Academy provides an additional learning opportunity to assist you in supporting your children’s success in school and the community.
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! Please e-mail Dawn Harney, Parent Coordinator to get started with this process!