PS/MS 219 Paul Klapper School

144-39 Gravett Road, Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 793-2130
Marlin Vellon, Principal - Sheilah Papa, Martha Xenakis, Michael Tramontana, Assistant Principals

 

News & Announcements

  • Remote Learning Tuesday, November 3rd

    Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd - All NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) will be in session remotely for all students. For information about digital learning tools, visit https://schools.nyc.gov/digitallearning and https://www.psms219.org/ Need help with Google Classroom? View the attached Google Access Remote Learning Guide. Staggered Log in Times: Middle School Students (Grades 6-8) will log on at 8:15 AM and Elementary Grade Students (Grades PreK-5) will log on at 8:35 AM.

     

     

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  • PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

    Parent/Teacher Conferences have been scheduled for the AFTERNOON and EVENING on Thursday, November 5th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. On Thursday, November 5th students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. *Grade PK-8 conferences will be held by appointment only. Zoom Links and sign-up links can be found on our website https://www.psms219.org/ and here: https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/staffzoomlinks2026-2027 Thank you for your partnership.

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  • Elementary Grade After School Program

    We are excited to share more details about our upcoming partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. We understand the importance of an after-school program for our elementary grade students. Please click on the attached flyer to learn more about the program. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click on this link to reserve your spot. Thank you for your patience and partnership. If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator Maria Torres at MTorres119@schools.nyc.gov 

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  • *Calendar for 2026-2027 School Year*

    Stay up to date by frequently visiting our school's calendar via our website https://www.psms219.org/calendar and our App (click on the calendar tab) as well as via the NYC Public School's Calendar 2026-27-school-year-calendar.pdf

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  • Election Day, school will be in session remotely for all students

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  • Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences

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  • SLT Meeting at 3:30 PM

    Monthly SLT Meeting, in person, at 3:30 PM

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  • Veterans Day, schools closed

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  • SHSAT School Day

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  • Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed

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  • High School and LaGuardia Applications Close

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  • Winter Recess, schools closed

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  • Winter Recess, schools closed

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  • Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed

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Our school has an App! Download now to stay up to date with the latest events. Scan the QR code below or search "Paul Klapper" in the Google Play or Apple Store.

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PS/MS 219 Calendar

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Mission and Vision

Access our school's Mission and Vision for the 2026-2027 School Year. 

    

Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) Goals

Click Here to Access our School's Goals: 2025-2026 CEP Goals 25Q219.pdf 

Grading Policy

Click here to access our school's Grading Policy.

   

Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy

Click here to learn more about the NYCPS Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy. Click here to access PS/MS 219's Policy. 

  

NYC Reads

Beginning in the 2023–24 school year, NYCPS will be launching an initiative called NYC Reads. The goal is to ensure that all New York City students become strong readers, which is the single most important skill required for educational, career, and lifetime success. Based on extensive research, NYC Reads will ensure that pre-K and elementary school students receive the most effective reading instruction materials and methods. Click here to learn more https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/subjects/literacy/nyc-reads

*Visit https://www.hmhco.com/programs/into-reading to learn more about our literacy program, HMH.

MindUP

We participate in an evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) program that can help our students better engage in learning, learn to self-regulate their behavior, and improve their attention skills and well-being. MindUP™ is a classroom-based program that teaches children strategies guided by the fields of neuroscience, mindful awareness training, social and emotional learning, and positive psychology to support success in the classroom and life. Learn more via the Family Welcome Letter and visit the Mind Up Website.

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Messages from the Chancellor

NYCPS Messages for Families

      

 

*ACCESS* New York City School Account (NYCSA)

Parents/Guardians and Students, find directions to access NYCSA.

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Important Links

CR-SE in Action: Our Mural!

See our Mural's creation in action, a representation of our PreK - 8 students' journey at PS/MS 219. What We Do Matters. How We Feel Matters. Our Work Together Matters. 

 

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