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2025 - 2026 School Year Calendar

March 2026

The 2025 - 2026 school year calendar is now available in multiple languages. Translations are available here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-2026-school-year-calendar

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2025 -2026 Annual FERPA Notification

New York City Public Schools

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.

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Minority & Women Owned Businesses in partnership with P596X

March 2026

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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Immigrant Resources Letter and Know Your Rights

January 20, 2026

NYCPS remains committed to supporting immigrant communities and ensuring that all immigrant students and families are aware of available resources, as well as their rights. Please read the letter below (multiple languages available) for more information.

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Parent Newsletter

March
Parent Coordinator's
Newsletter

April 2026

Please read the April Parent Coordinator's Newsletter highlighting the events from the month of March.

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Parent Support

Care Corner
Parent Support Group Daytime

Monday,

April 27, 2026

9:30am to 11:30am

P.S. 596X @ 153

650 Baychester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10475

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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Life After P596X

Life After P596X

Friday,

April 29, 2026

10:00am and 7:00pm

On Zoom 

Please join us for a parent information session 

Middle School - A successful Transition

​Hosted by: Dawn Harney Parent Coordinator and Toni Rodriguez School Social Worker 

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Flyer below. All are welcome.

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Family Learning League: BCBA Workshop

Tuesday,

May 5, 2026

10:00am

On Zoom

Please join us for a parent workshop featuring our BCBA Cynthia Torres.

 

Additional information and flyer coming soon.

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School Leadership Team Meeting

Tuesday,

May 12, 2025

​9:30am

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Ave.

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. 

​Please bring identification to enter the building.

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Fathers Club

Fathers
Club
Meeting


 

Wednesday,

May 20, 2026

6:00pm to 8:00pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10475

Room 160

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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Eid Al-Adha

No School:
Eid-Al-Adha


 

Wednesday,

May 27, 2026

School will not be in session in observance of Eid-Al-Adha

on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

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Students will return to school on

Thursday, May 28, 2026.​​

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Chancellor's Conference Day
No School for Students

Thursday,

June 4, 2026

P.S. 596X @ 178, 153 and 498

School will not be in session for students on Thursday, June 4, 2026 for Chancellor's Conference Day. 

Staff will attend professional development. 

Students will return to school on Monday, June 8, 2026.

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P596X 5th Grade Graduation 2026

Tuesday,

June 16, 2026

11:00am

Harry S. Truman High School

750 Baychester Avenue

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

1st Floor

Please join us for our 5th grade graduation ceremony for 2026.

 

Please bring identification and leave extra time for a security screening at Truman High School.

 

Don't forget your camera!

 

Flyer coming soon. Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

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2026 - 2027 School Year Calendar

April 2026

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

Staff Shout Outs

P596X Staff Celebrations

March 2026

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 

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Transportation Updates for the 2025 –2026
School Year

March 2026

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.

 

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April 2026: What’s Happening in NYC Public Schools

March 31, 2026

Please read the April 2026: What's Happening in NYC Public Schools Newsletter. This update provides information about Summer Rising offers, admissions updates, the NYC School Survey, a new automated language assistant, and April events..

Translations are available for download at 

schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies​​​​​

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Autism Spirit/
Neurodiversity 
Week 2026

Monday,

April 20, 2026

through

Friday,

April 24, 2026

Autism Spirit/Neurodiversity week will take place from Monday, April 20, 2026 through Friday, April 24, 2026. 

 

Please join us in celebrating autism acceptance and awareness.

 

Flyer and additional below.

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Healthy Families Nutrition Workshop Series

Monday,

April 27, 2026

11:30am to 12:30pm

P.S. 596X @153

650 Baychester Avenue

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. 

Register Here: 

www.tinyurl.com/P596XHealth

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Camp Ramapo
Parent Retreat 2026

Friday,

May 1, 2026

7:45am to 8:00pm

Rhinebeck, NY

WHO:  Parents/Caregivers of 596X Students (2 adults per family – students do NOT ATTEND this trip)

DATE: May 1, 2026

TIME: Leave from P.S. 178 at 7:45 a.m. SHARP!!! Return to P.S. 178 between 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. 

PLACE: Camp Ramapo (non-profit camp)

LOCATION: Rhinebeck, NY (approx. 2 hours from Bronx)

TRANSPORTATION: Coach Bus – Academy Bus

COST: $10 dollars per person, which includes a special T shirt and snacks for the bus ride

MEALS: Includes lunch, BBQ dinner and snacks

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Saturday Academy
at PS596X

Friday,

May 8, 2026

​10:00am to 12:00pm

P.S. 176X @ 181

800 Baychester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10475

Light Refreshments will be served.

AGENDA:
- Introductions
- Overview of Programs
- Meet the PTA
- A Parent's Perspective
- Q&A Session
- Intake & NYCSA Account Setup
- School Tour

RSVP using the attached form or via e-mail - LSingleton6@schools.nyc.gov

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May
Parent Engagement

Friday,

May 15, 2026

Time to Be Provided By Your

Child's Classroom Teacher

P.S. 596X@ 178, 153 and 498

Please join us for our May Parent Engagement as your child's class reads the book of the month: "Peanut Butter and Cupcake" by Terry Border and completes a hands-on activity.

 

Students will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich flip book!

Please RSVP with your child's teacher. Time to be provided by your child's teacher. ​

Additional information and flyer coming soon.

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Field Day 2026

 

Friday,

May 22, 2026

10:00am to 12:00pm

Harry S. Truman High School

Fieldhouse Gym (Basement Level)

750 Baychester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10475

Please join us for field day 2026 in the Truman High School Fieldhouse gym. Special t-shirts will be provided for students only. There will be two field day sessions. Additional information will be provided shortly.

 

Parents are welcome to attend.

 

Please bring identification and leave time for a security screening at Truman High School.

Life After P596X

Life After P596X

Friday,

May 29, 2026

10:00am and 7:00pm

On Zoom 

Please join us for a parent information session 

Middle School - A successful Transition

​Hosted by: Dawn Harney Parent Coordinator and Toni Rodriguez School Social Worker 

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Flyer below. All are welcome.​​​

 

 

 

 

 

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Clerical Day

Clerical Day
No School for Students

Friday,

June 5, 2026

P.S. 596X @ 178, 153 and 498

School will not be in session for students on Friday, June 5, 2026 for Clerical Day. 

Staff will complete report cards and other paperwork. 

Students will return to school on Monday, June 8, 2026.

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P596X Pre-K Graduation 2026

Wednesday,

June 17, 2026

9:00am

P.S. 596X@178

850 Baychester Avenue

Cafeteria

1st Floor

Please join us for our Pre-K grade graduation ceremony for 2026.

 

This event is for pre-k parents and pre-k staff only.

 

Don't forget your camera!

 

Flyer coming soon.

 

Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

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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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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.

 

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

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NYCPS Immunization Requirements Remain Unchanged

January 20, 2026

On January 7, the New York State Department of Health and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a Health Advisory addressing immunization practices following updates to federal childhood vaccination recommendations. As noted in the advisory, these federal updates do not impact New York State or New York City school immunization requirements, nor do they alter existing state or city policies governing student attendance. 

All existing immunization policies and procedures for student attendance remain in place. Please read the letter below (multiple languages available) for more information.

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P.S. 596X Online School Store

March 2026

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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P596X Carnival 2025

Spring Carnival
2026

Friday,

April 24, 2026

9:00am to 1:00pm

P.S. 596X@178

850 Baychester Ave.

Outside Yard

Please join us for our spring carnival!

GAMES - MUSIC -

BOUNCY HOUSE - FUN SLIDES

Your child's teacher will provide you with the time your child's class will attend the carnival.

Parent permission for students required.

Permission slips will be sent home.

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Parent Support

Care Corner
Parent Support
Group Nighttime

Monday,

April 27, 2026

6:00pm to 7:30pm

On Zoom

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

United We are strong!​

This event will take place from 6:00pm to 7:30pm on Zoom. Register to receive the link. 

Register Here: 

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

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District 75 Father's Health & Wellness Expo 

Saturday,

May 2, 2026

10:00am to 2:00pm

The Battery Park City School

55 Battery Place

New York, NY 10280

District 75 will be sponsoring a Father's Wellness Expo on Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm at The Battery Park City School.

 

Massages, motivational speakers, music, lunch, healthy eating cooking lesson and more! Calling all father figures!

 

Please register below to attend or click here: https://tinyurl.com/FathersExpo2026.​​​​​​​​​

 

Saturday Academy

Saturday Academy
at PS596X

Saturday,

May 9, 2026

​9:30am to 12:00pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Ave.

Bronx, NY 10475

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: 2-7-26, 3-14-26, 4-18-26, 5-9-26. This event is now full.

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

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Silent Disco

Silent Disco and Sneaker Ball

Saturday,

May 16, 2026

3:00pm to 6:00pm

P.S. 596X @ 178

850 Baychester Ave.

1st Floor Cafeteria

Please join us for our P596X Silent Disco and sneaker ball! Each participant will receive a headset and will be able to select from 3 different music channels (one student channel)! 

 

Please RSVP by 5/8/26 using the link below - limit of 3 people per family NO EXCEPTIONS! Food will be provided. ​We will notify you via e-mail if you are selected to attend.

 

Dress to impress and wear your fanciest sneakers! 

R.S.V.P. Here: 

https://tinyurl.com/P596XDisco

Memorial Day

No School: Memorial Day

 

Monday,

May 25, 2026

School will not be in session for Memorial Day on

Monday, May 25, 2026.

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Students will return to school on

Tuesday, May 26, 2026.​​

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P596X Presents Disney's Frozen

Wednesday,

June 3, 2026 and June 11, 2026

11:00am

Harry S. Truman High School

750 Baychester Avenue

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

1st Floor

Please join us for our 2026 Disney performance of Frozen.

 

Please bring identification and leave extra time for a security screening at Truman High School.

 

Don't forget your camera!

 

Flyer coming soon. Seating is first come, first serve and no tickets are required.

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P596X Virtual
Read Aloud

Tuesday,

June 9, 2026

6:00pm to 7:00pm

On Zoom

Please join us for our May Parent Engagement as your child's class reads the book of the month: "Peanut Butter and Cupcake" by Terry Border and completes a hands-on activity. Students will make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich flip book!

Please RSVP with your child's teacher. Time to be provided by your child's teacher. 

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Register Here: www.tinyurl.com/P596XReadAloud​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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