NEWS & EVENTS

The 2026 - 2027 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages. Translations are available here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2026-2027-school-year-calendar

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 

Please read the summer travel safety tips letter from Shama Ahuja, PhD, MPH Assistant Commissioner, Bureau of Communicable Diseases.
Translations are available for download below:
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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 school store is now closed for this school year and will reopen in the late summer. ​​​​​​​​​
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The 2026 - 2027 school year begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 for staff, and on Thursday, September 10, 2026 for students. 
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The 2026 - 2027 calendar can be found below.
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Please make sure you are registered for a NYCSA account and a Parent Square account for the latest updates!
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Save the Date!  Kick off the school year with fun,
friends, and festivities! 
 
School Supply Giveaways, Agency Information, Games & Activities, Raffle Prizes
 
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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 End of Year Message from Chancellor Samuels.
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Please join us as DNA performs for our students and staff. Get ready to dance and sing!

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








 

School will not be in session in observance of Yom Kippur on Monday, September 21, 2026.​

​Students will return to school on
Tuesday, September 22, 2026.​​
 
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School will not be in session in observance of Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12, 2026.
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Students will return to school on
Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 End of Year Message from Principal John.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Lots of foam, music and refreshments from the P596X PTA!
Please send a bathing suit or change of clothes, towel, and water shoes. Sunscreen and hat also recommended.
Parent permission required. Permission slip will be sent home in your child's backpack.
Please check with your child's teacher for the time.

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Let's connect, collaborate, and celebrate our school community! Join Principal John and team for a delicious morning of conversation, insights, and updates! Your voice matters. Your partnership makes a difference. Come and Meet the Admin Team! Please bring identification to enter the building!