NEWS & EVENTS

The 2024 - 2025 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.

Please read the June Family letter. This Family Update provides important information about the end of the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) 2024-25 school year, Summer Rising, summer school, Summer Meals, Public Schools Athletics League (PSAL) summer programs, and resources to support summer reading.

Translations are available for download at 

schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

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The last day of school will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025. 

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Have a Great Summer!

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Join us for a summer laser light show!

Parents and staff must bring identification.

Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Join us for our summer carnival!

T-BALL - COTTON CANDY - GAMES

MUSIC - BOUNCY HOUSE - FUN SLIDES



Parent permission for students required.

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Decorate a Disco Ball Paper Mache Activity (for Students and Staff)

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Dress like the 70’s day. 

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The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world. They will perform for P596X again this summer!​

Parents and staff must bring identification. Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.

“On This Day…. Poster Activity

(Students and Staff only)

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Through the Decades Fashion Show (Parents Welcome)

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Parents and staff must bring identification.

Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.​​​​​​​

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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.

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Please see the attached spring speech newsletter created by Speech Therapists, Ms. Lindsay and Ms. Joanne. 

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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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The first day of chapter 683 summer school for students will be on Thursday, July 3, 2025. 

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Staff will report on Tuesday, July 1st and Wednesday, July 2nd for orientation.

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There will be no school on Friday, July 4, 2025.

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​​​​The last day of chapter 683 will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.​​

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“Dine Like it’s 1959!”

(Students and Staff Only)

Dress like the 50’s

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Dress in clothes that represent the 60’s

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Ice Cream Social

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Culminating Activity @498 For 498 students (Parents Welcome)

Dress like the 80’s

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Parents must bring identification. 

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DNA is back!

They will perform for P596X again this summer!​

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Parents and staff must bring identification.

Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.

​​​​The last day of chapter 683 will be on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.​​

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Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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The 2025 - 2026 school year begins on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

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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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Please read the Spring Parent Newsletter - a round up of recent activities at P596X from Dawn Harney, our Parent Coordinator.

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It is with great excitement that we announce our summer 2025 calendar. 

We look forward to a fun and exciting summer at 596X. 

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Chapter 683 Summer School will not be in session for students on Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of July 4th/Independence Day.

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Students will return to school on Monday, July 7, 2025.​​

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Tie Dye shirt activity for students and staff.

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Join us for Water Mania 2025!

Small water slides, slip and slide, dunk tank and more!

Parents: Please send a bathing suit, towel, and water shoes. Sunscreen and hat also recommended.

Parent permission required.

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MTV Dance Party Truman HS 10:00am (Parents Welcome)

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Parents and staff must bring identification. Parents must go through a security screening - leave extra time to enter the building prior to the show.

Parent Luncheon - Thank you Parents for all that you do!

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Invitation and more details to follow!

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Parents must bring identification.

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Culminating Activity @178 For 178 and 153 students (Parents Welcome)

Dress like the 90’s

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Parents must bring identification. 

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