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

  • Meet the Staff Night (9/30/26)

    Our administrative team and staff members have a lot to share about our upcoming school year. SAVE THE DATE: We invite you to attend Meet the Staff Night IN PERSON on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. There you will have an opportunity to meet our amazing PS/MS 219 staff, including your child’s teacher(s).

    There will be multiple rounds of Meet the Staff Night. You can join one of the sessions; they will be the same content. If you have multiple children at PS/MS 219, you can attend multiple sessions.

    • Grades PreK-3 and classes 493, 593: 30 minute rounds, select one of the three options
      • A (Round 1) 5:15 - 5:45 PM
      • B (Round 2) 6:15 - 6:45 PM
      • C (Round 3) 7:00 - 7:45 PM
    • Grades 4-8: “A day in your child’s life at 219” - Families will travel across 6 classes total, 10 minutes per class, with a 2 minute transition time in between (Schedule will be provided upon arrival; select one of the two options)
      • D (Round 1) 5:15 - 6:30 PM
      • E (Round 2) 6:40 - 7:50 PM
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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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  • Parent Association Election Night

    If you've wanted to get more involved with the PA, now is the time to! The PA Expedited election will take place on: September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Join Zoom Meeting - 
    https://zoom.us/j/95092705432?pwd=LZ1pBtfmaMIHBRpxkZKDFXaY949H7Y.1 Meeting ID: 950 9270 5432 Passcode: 307850

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  • Back to School Checklist (NYCPS)

    Get ready for the First Day of School on Thursday, September 10th! Use this checklist to help your family have a great start to the 2026–2027 school year. Click here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year/back-to-school/back-to-school-checklist (available to download in multiple languages)

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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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  • Meet the Staff Night

    Our administrative team and staff members have a lot to share about our upcoming school year. SAVE THE DATE: We invite you to attend Meet the Staff Night IN PERSON on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. There you will have an opportunity to meet our amazing PS/MS 219 staff, including your child’s teacher(s).

    There will be multiple rounds of Meet the Staff Night. You can join one of the sessions; they will be the same content. If you have multiple children at PS/MS 219, you can attend multiple sessions.

    • Grades PreK-3 and classes 493, 593: 30 minute rounds, select one of the three options
      • A (Round 1) 5:15 - 5:45 PM
      • B (Round 2) 6:15 - 6:45 PM
      • C (Round 3) 7:00 - 7:45 PM
    • Grades 4-8: “A day in your child’s life at 219” - Families will travel across 6 classes total, 10 minutes per class, with a 2 minute transition time in between (Schedule will be provided upon arrival; select one of the two options)
      • D (Round 1) 5:15 - 6:30 PM
      • E (Round 2) 6:40 - 7:50 PM
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  • High School Application, LaGuardia Application, and Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Registration Opens

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  • Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed

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  • Picture Day!

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  • SHSAT Registration Closes

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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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  • Veterans Day, schools closed

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  • SHSAT School Day

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  • Thanksgiving Recess, 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.

 NYCSA Home Page

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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