PARENT ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES
P.S. 596X
Parent Engagement
Activities
Principal Parent Partnership
Thursday
January 30, 2025
9:00am
Join our Weekly Online Meetings!
Speak with the school Principal and our elected parent leaders on collaborative practices and working together on school events, initiatives plus much more.
E-mail info@p596x.org for the Zoom link.
School Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday
February 11, 2025
9:30am
PS596X @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.
Parent Support Group Morning Edition
Wednesday
February 12, 2025
9:30am to 11:30am
P.S. 596X @ 153
650 Baychester Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10475
Parenting is a tough job. Come receive the support and understanding of parents who share your challenges.
No Explanations. No Apologies. No Judgement!!! Laugh, Cry, Vent, Share. Relieve stress.
Connect, Accept, Respect, Expect!
RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/p596xreal.
January Saturday Academy
Saturday
February 8, 2025
10:00am to 12:00pm
PS596X @ 178
850 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475
"Triple A - Arts, Academics & Athletics"
We are asking families to drop off your 596x student at 9 am. 596x staff will work with our students in the areas of academics and arts until 11:15/11:30 am, where we will join again with our families for pizza lunch. Due to the popularity of the program, there is a waiting list for this event Registration required - no walk-ins.
Self Patience & Compassion For Parents & Caregivers
Thursday (3 Parts):
January 23, 2025
January 30, 2025
February 6, 2025
6:30pm
On Zoom
Presented in partnership with FamilyKind. Supporting parents and caregivers, including those who are divorcing or separated. Parenting and caregiving can be overwhelming, especially in times of stress or transition. Join us for a supportive series designed to help you build patience and compassion for yourself while learning tools to stay grounded and present. Additional information in the attached flyer below.
School Spirit/
Respect For All Week
Monday, February 10, 2025
through
Friday, February 14, 2025
P.S. 596X @ 178, 153, 498
In honor of /School Spirit Week/Respect For All Week, P596X will be “Dressing the Message”! The purpose of this week is to promote the theme of respect by engaging students in meaningful lessons and activities focused on preventing bias-based harassment, intimidation and/or bullying. All students and staff are encouraged to participate, however, participation is optional.
Parent Support
Group
Evening
Edition
Tuesday,
February 25, 2025
5:30pm - 7:30pm
P.S. 596X @ 153
650 Baychester Avenue
Parenting is a tough job.
Come receive the support and understanding of parents who share your challenges.
No Explanations. No Apologies. No Judgement!!!
Laugh, Cry, Vent, Share. Relieve stress.
RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/p596xnight
The evening sessions are contingent on registration and attendance.
Cookshop for Families
Wednesday
February 12, 2025
11:30am to 12:30pm
P.S. 596X @ 153
650 Baychester Avenue,
Bronx, NY 10475
CookShop for Families is a complementary program for parents and guardians in schools that participate in CookShop Classroom Participants complete workshops focusing on such topics as reading food labels, meal planning, portion sizes and physical activity.
RSVP Here: https://tinyurl.com/P596XCookShop
Family Bingo Night
Thursday
January 30, 2025
7:00pm - 8:00pm
On Zoom
Let's warm up with some fun family BINGO!
On Zoom - Link Provided Upon Registration
RSVP by January 27th 2025 - MAllen9@schools.nyc.gov
Family Engagement Lunch & Raffle for Literacy
Tuesday
February 4, 2025
11:30am to 1:00pm
P.S. 596X @ 178
850 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475
P.S. 596X is partnering with Just Right Reader to accelerate your child's reading skills!
Free Bookbag and 10 Free Books for every family that attends! Learn NEW ways to Read with your child at home! Interactive lunch provided!
RSVP to Principal John Siracuse - JSiracuse@schools.nyc.gov by January 31, 2025
Black History Celebration:
Poetry Slam
Wednesday
February 12, 2025
10:00am
Harry S. Truman H.S.
750 Baychester Avenue
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
1st Floor
596x will be celebrating Black History Month throughout the month of February. On February 12th we will be hosting a "poetry slam" with a variety of student performances, student share outs, etc. Families and staff will also be involved in this very special event.