Welcome Back Families!
Welcome to a new and exciting school year! We hope you had a safe, fun-filled and well-rested summer. We are ready to welcome your child to PS/MS 219 as we open our doors for the first day of school on Thursday, September 4th. As you prepare for your child’s first day of school, please be sure to review the following information. As a reminder, our school day is from 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM.
Arrival on Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th (the first two days of school)
* Students in grades K-5 will line up in the main school yard. Teachers and staff members will greet students and families beginning at 8:00 AM to form class lines.
* Students in grades 6-8 will enter the school building via the main school yard. Teachers and staff members will greet students beginning at 8:00 AM inside, in the cafeteria and auditorium, to form class lines.
* PreK students will enter the school building via the Main Street entrance. Teachers and staff members will greet students and families beginning at 8:10 AM.
* All students who take the bus to school will be taken off the bus and brought into the building via the main lobby by our staff.
Important Websites/Links (click on the hyperlinks below):
* PS/MS 219 Website (25Q219) * https://www.psms219.org/
* Our school has an App! Download now to stay up to date with the latest events. Scan the QR code on our school website or search “Paul Klapper” in the Google Play Store or Apple Store.
* NYC Public Schools Welcome Details and Back to School Checklist * https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year/school-year-2025-26
* New York City Public Schools Website * https://www.schools.nyc.gov/
* Messages from the Chancellor * https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families
PS/MS 219’s Meet the Staff Night will be held on Wednesday, September 17th. Additional information will be forthcoming; stay tuned for that memo. We look forward to meeting with you virtually to share details about the upcoming school year.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the school at 718-793-2130. I look forward to a productive and exciting year at PS/MS 219 alongside you. It is an honor to support our school community. As our school motto says, What We Do Matters, How We Feel Matters, Our Work Together Matters.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Vellon, Principal
