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

  • English Classes for Parents/Guardians

    *We invite you - English Classes for Parents/Guardians* (Free) Here at PS/MS 219! Only for families of our school to support them at work, with their children’s studies, and with basic communication. If you are interested, please fill out this survey and return it to your child's teacher or email egrewal@schools.nyc.gov Class will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:15 - 9 AM, from April 15 - June 26.

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  • Family Literacy Workshop (3/26/26)

    Join us for a Family Workshop! (Upper Elementary and Middle School Families: Grades 3-8).Topic: Supporting My Child as a Reader - Unpacking the NYS ELA Exam, the Next Generation Learning Standards, and the HMH Reading Curriculum. Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. Please complete and return the form or visit https://forms.gle/sGEkttuoEzxaVe3A8 to register.

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  • SAVE THE DATE! High School Musical Jr. Production (March 27th and 28th)

    Join us on Friday, March 27th at 6:00 PM and on Saturday, March 28th at 2:00 PM for PS/MS 219's High School Musical Jr. Production! Our students have been hard at work preparing and now is the time to show them our support! ALL are invited. FILL OUT THE GOOGLE FORM TO SECURE YOUR SPOT! https://forms.gle/H8vR5GGzdBYs1dFU7 See you there!

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  • Padlet Link

    Thank you for joining us today for Meet the Staff Night. We appreciate you joining your child's classroom teacher's session and our Town Hall Meeting to learn more about the wonderful experiences to come for this upcoming school year. Click on this link https://padlet.com/psms219/MeetTheStaff2025 to access our Meet the Staff Night Padlet. Learn more about our school community; we are proud to show off! Thank you for your partnership.

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  • *Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year*

    Hello PS/MS 219 Families! 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 https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2025-2026-school-year-calendar Hope you are enjoying your summer!

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  • Scholastic Book Fair

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  • Parent Association Meeting

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  • Family Literacy Workshop @ 8:30 AM

    Join us for a Family Workshop! (Upper Elementary and Middle School Families: Grades 3-8). Topic: Supporting My Child as a Reader - Unpacking the NYS ELA Exam, the Next Generation Learning Standards, and the HMH Reading Curriculum. Join us on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM. Please complete and return the form or visit https://forms.gle/sGEkttuoEzxaVe3A8 to register.

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  • Spirit Day: Huskies Pride - Wear your 219 Gear or Navy and Gold

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  • High School Musical Jr. Show at 6 PM

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  • High School Musical Jr. Show at 2 PM

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  • Spring Recess, schools closed

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  • SLT Meeting at 3:30 PM

    The School Leadership Team will meet in person at 3:30 PM. Visit our Padlet for more details (agenda, minutes, etc.) https://padlet.com/psms219/20252026SLT

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  • English Classes for Parents/Guardians

    *We invite you - English Classes for Parents/Guardians* (Free) Here at PS/MS 219! Only for families of our school to support them at work, with their children’s studies, and with basic communication. If you are interested, please fill out this survey and return it to your child's teacher or email egrewal@schools.nyc.gov Class will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:15 - 9 AM, from April 15 - June 26.

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  • NYS ELA Exam for Grades 6, 7, 8

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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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Instructional Focus/Mission and Vision

Access our school's Instructional Focus/Mission and Vision for the 2025-2026 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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Lexile Parent Guide (PDF English) 

Lexile Framework (PDF Chinese)  

Lexile Framework (PDF Spanish)