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

  • K-2 Literacy Family Workshop

    Topic: Supporting My Child as a Reader  
    Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    Time: 9:00 AM 
    Location: PS/MS 219, Cafeteria
    Facilitators: Principal Vellon, Assistant Principal Papa, and K-2 Teachers 

    We have two Phonemic Awareness and Phonics programs: Heggerty and FUNdations. Learn about these curricula, the Science of Reading, and how your child is learning how to read! 

    Are you interested in learning about how to best support him or her at home? Then please join us. Your child will join us for the workshop too and together we can try out these tips.    

    Please complete and return the form that was backpacked home with your child by Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The flyer and response form is also attached, in translated versions. Thank you and we look forward to learning alongside you.  

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • 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.

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • *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!

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
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Calendar

  • 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

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Spirit Day: Winter Scarf Day

    Show off your favorite winter scarf!!

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

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

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  • K-2 Literacy Family Workshop

    PS/MS 219 Grade K-2 Families, please join us for a workshop.

    Topic: Supporting My Child as a Reader  
    Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
    Time: 9:00 AM 
    Location: PS/MS 219, Cafeteria
    Facilitators: Principal Vellon, Assistant Principal Papa, and K-2 Teachers 

    We have two Phonemic Awareness and Phonics programs: Heggerty and FUNdations. Learn about these curricula, the Science of Reading, and how your child is learning how to read! 

    Are you interested in learning about how to best support him or her at home? Then please join us. Your child will join us for the workshop too and together we can try out these tips.    

    Please complete and return the form that was backpacked home with your child by Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The flyer and response form is also attached, in translated versions. Thank you and we look forward to learning alongside you.  

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Parent Association Meeting at 6:30 PM

    Join the Zoom Meeting at 6:30 PM via this link: https://zoom.us/j/7758815330?omn=97861210841 Meeting ID: 775 881 5330

    *Visit: https://padlet.com/psms219/20252026PA

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Spirit Day: Elphaba or Glinda Day

    Wear green or pink

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Spirit Day: HUNTER DAY

    WEAR BLUE AND GOLD OR YOUR 219 HUSKIES GEAR

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • 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

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Midwinter Recess, schools closed

    PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

  • Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences; Half Day of School

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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.

 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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Lexile Parent Guide (PDF English) 

Lexile Framework (PDF Chinese)  

Lexile Framework (PDF Spanish)