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NEWS & EVENTS

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P.S. 596X

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2023 - 2024 School Year Calendar

June 2023

The 2023 - 2024 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages.

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Minority & Women Owned Businesses in partnership with P596X

April 15, 2024

Parents: 

 

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. Please fill out this form in order for your business to partner with NYCPS/P596X.

 

https://tinyurl.com/MWOB596X

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Spring and Graduation Pictures

P.S. 596X @ 498

PS596X @ 498

Friday, May 3, 2024 @ P.S. 498

1640 Bronxdale Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462

3rd Floor

498 Picture Flyer

 

E-mail 75X596pa@schools.nyc.gov with questions.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

and

Saturday, June 1, 2024

10:00am to 11:00am and 

11:00am to 12:00pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Avenue

1st Floor Cafeteria

At Super Soccer Stars, we are committed to keeping your kids engaged, active, and healthy in any environment. Our specially designed, age-specific curriculum helps develop skills, teamwork, and builds self-confidence in every child. Please register here as space is limited! Parents must stay for the 1 hour session!

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School Leadership Team Meeting

Thursday,  May 16, 2024

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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Town Hall Event with Chancellor David C. Banks

Monday,  May 20, 2024

6:00pm to 7:30pm

PS. P94M@PS 397

12 Spruce Street

New York, NY 10038

CCD75 and FACE Present a Town Hall with Chancellor David C. Banks

 

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Issues and concerns will be addressed.

Town Hall will also be live streamed. Please register for this event at the following link, https://learndoe.org/cec/

Finding Nemo Kids

PS596X Presents Finding Nemo

Wednesday, May 29, 2024

and June 5, 2024

11:00am

Harry S. Truman High School

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

750 Baychester Avenue

PS596X Presents Finding Nemo featuring our students from PS178, PS153, and PS498!

IMPORTANT
PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION!
LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY

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Clerical Day - No School for Students

Friday, June 7, 2024

School will not be in session for students on Friday, June 7, 2024 for a Clerical Day. Staff will report.

 

Students will return to school on Monday, June 10, 2024.

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No School - Juneteenth

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

School will not be in session for students on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Observance of Juneteenth. Students will return to school on Thursday, June 20, 2024.

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First Day of Chapter 683 Summer Program for STUDENTS

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

First Day of Chapter 683 Summer Program for STUDENTS

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NYC Schools 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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Spring Newsletter - AT and AAC Support at PS596X

March 25, 2024

Please see the attached Spring Newsletter for AT and AAC Support at PS596X

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P596X Spring Parent Retreat 2024

Thursday, May 2, 2024

7:45am to 8:00pm

Camp Ramapo

107 Camp Ramapo Rd,

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

For Parents/Caregivers of 596x Students ONLY - No students or other children allowed (2 adults per family)

See the flyer below for additional information and to register:

CAMP RAMAPO LETTER - ENGLISH

CAMP RAMAPO LETTER - SPANISH

Flower Wreath

Mother's Day Spring Wreath Making Event

Monday, May 13, 2024

10:00am

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Avenue

2nd Floor Gym

Please join us for a spring wreath making event - a gift from us to our special moms. RSVP by May 9th to Marcia Allen - MAllen9@schools.nyc.gov

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PS596X
Field Day
2024

Friday, May 17, 2024

10:00am to 12:00pm

Harry S. Truman High School

Track

750 Baychester Avenue

Please be seated on the bleachers with water, sunscreen and comfortable sneakers. Wear a t-shirt with your unit color! Parents are welcome and encourage to attend.

Middle School Open House

P.S. 176X Middle School 6th Grade Orientation

Wednesday,  May 22, 2024

11:00am to 1:00pm

PS.176X @ 181

800 Baychester Avenue

Cafeteria

Facilitator: Principal A. Guerrero 

 

Learn about P176X and their academic programs, OPWDD, NYCSA Account sign-up, school tour, parent testimonials, meet the staff and more!

RSVP using the attached flyer. 

 

Light breakfast served.

Let's talk

Family Learning
League: Puberty Workshop

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

10:00am

On Zoom

Learn strategies to talk with your children about body awareness, the emotional and physical changes of puberty and more! Hosted by School Psychologists Erica Wilson and Kanetha Brown-Sampson.

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Spring Fling - For 5th Graders & their Families ONLY

Saturday, June 8, 2024

1:00pm to 5:00pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Avenue

1st Floor Cafeteria

Spring Fling Graduate Dance 2024

 

Music - Dancing - Snacks - Games - Refreshments. Free Event. Get Ready to Party!

RSVP to Dawn Harney by June 6th - DHarney@schools.nyc.gov.

Adults must show ID upon entering the building. Open to 5th graders and their families ONLY.

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Pre-K Graduation 2024

Friday, June 21, 2024

10:00am to 11:00am

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Avenue

1st Floor Cafeteria

Pre-K Parents Only: You are cordially invited to P.S. 596X Pre-K Graduation and Awards Ceremony

 

Parents: Bring your identification and your camera!

 

Additional Details to follow.

Happy of 4th of July

No School - July 4th Holiday

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

The Chapter 683 summer program will not be in session on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Students will return to school on Friday, July 5, 2024.

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Principal Parent Partnership

Thursdays 9am to 10am on Zoom

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.

Staff Shout Outs

P596X Staff Celebrations

April 2024

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.

Thank you,

John Siracuse 

Picky Eater

Picky Eaters Workshop with D75 Feeding Team

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

9:00am to 11:00am

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Avenue

2nd Floor Gym

Families will learn about the complexities of feeding and how to explore new foods to children with autism. Additional information in the flyer below.

 

Register Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596Eaters

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P596X/P176X 
Fathers Club

Wednesday,  May 15, 2024

6:00pm to 8:00pm

P596X @ 178 - Room 160

850 Baychester Avenue

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.

Saturday Academy

May
Saturday Academy

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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 coming soon.

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No School - Memorial Day

Monday, May 27, 2024

School will not be in session on Monday, May 27, 2024 in observance of Memorial Day.

 

 

Students will return to school on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

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No School: Anniversary/
Professional Development Day

Thursday, June 6, 2024

School will not be in session for students on Thursday, June 6, 2024 for Anniversary & Professional Development Day. Staff will report.

 

Students will return to school on Monday, June 10, 2024.

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5th Grade Graduation 2024

Friday, June 14, 2024

10:00am to 11:00am

Harry S. Truman High School

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

750 Baychester Avenue

You are cordially invited to P.S. 596X Elementary Graduation and Awards Ceremony. Parents must enter through the second floor entrance.

- We will be recognizing students graduating elementary school

- Students graduating may wear “dress” clothing (optional)

- No tickets necessary for admission – first come seating

- While it is a day to celebrate 596X graduates, all are welcome to attend

- Plan to arrive early as parking can be difficult

- All visitors will need to show identification upon entering the building and go through a security screening. The lines to get into the school can be extremely long - please arrive early to avoid missing the start of graduation.

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Last Day of School

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

The last day of school for students will be Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

 

Have a great summer!

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