Welcome to P.S. 111!
The Adolph S. Ochs School
440 West 53rd Street NYC, NY 10019
T: 212-582-7420 F: 212-245-7236
Gloria Jean-Bernal - Parent Coordinator
Wanda Watson - Secretary
Edward Gilligan - Principal
Clara Harvey - Assistant Principal
The Adolph S. Ochs School
440 West 53rd Street NYC, NY 10019
T: 212-582-7420 F: 212-245-7236
Gloria Jean-Bernal - Parent Coordinator
Wanda Watson - Secretary
Edward Gilligan - Principal
Clara Harvey - Assistant Principal
The NYC DOE Pre-Kindergarten application window is now open. Families interested in the PS 111M Pre-Kindergarten program are invited to join us on a tour of the school on March 2nd or March 8th (both at 9:00 AM).
Please complete this registration form to attend. If you are having trouble with the registration form, you may email our Parent Coordinator at [email protected] Thank you.
Click HERE for the 2022-2023 Supply Lists!
¡Haga clic AQUÍ para ver las listas de útiles 2022-2023!
Click HERE for the Arrival
and Dismissal Times!
STUDENT NEWS!
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Congratulations to everyone on a recent strong showing at the PS 33 Chess Tournament. Our team secured TOP HONORS both as a team and as individuals. We took clear 1st PLACE in the very competitive U 700 section! A special congratulations to Aakash, Anthony, and Aiden for each earning top individual awards! See the full report here.
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Our art teacher, Ms. Galvin, put together an amazing virtual art show. The work the students produced during this time is quite simply spectacular. We are so proud of everything you are all doing while we are away from each other. Keep it up!
The drawing on the left was created by Mikayla in class 501.
The drawing on the left was created by Mikayla in class 501.
Don't forget to check out our P.S. 111M merchandise! Buy something useful, and support our school. See a PTA member for prices and purchasing options.
The New York Public Libraries remain closed. Scholastic is one of the largest publishers of children's books organized on their website by reading level. If you do not have enough reading materials at home, this can be an easier resource than other online sites since the books are Organized by Level.
Please see your child's teacher if you don't remember your child's current reading level. As a reminder, a child's assessed reading level is just a guide. Children should read books that interest them as long as they are readable. For example, if a child was assessed at level R, then they should be free to read books at levels O, P, Q, S, and maybe even T. Keep in mind that books that are too easy will not help a child advance their skills, while books that are too difficult may cause frustration and also impede advancement.
Please see your child's teacher if you don't remember your child's current reading level. As a reminder, a child's assessed reading level is just a guide. Children should read books that interest them as long as they are readable. For example, if a child was assessed at level R, then they should be free to read books at levels O, P, Q, S, and maybe even T. Keep in mind that books that are too easy will not help a child advance their skills, while books that are too difficult may cause frustration and also impede advancement.
You've heard a lot about your child's reading level. The image to the left shows our goals for readers in each grade level. There is quite of a bit of data showing that students who are reading on or above grade level in May/June (i.e. level D in Kindergarten, J in 1st grade, M in 2nd grade, P in 3rd, S in 4th, and V in 5th) perform better on standardized tests, and generally perform better in school.
However, please understand that teachers use this leveling system to help provide more individualized instruction for students. The reading level is "a teacher tool, not a student label" (F&P 2017).
Students, and parents/guardians, should not be as concerned with the level. The student should use this information to make good book choices (i.e. choosing books that are neither too difficult nor too easy).
Reading is not a competition, and we don't want students becoming obsessed with their "reading level". We want to instill a love of reading, while ensuring that students increase in proficiency month after month!
Your child's teacher (in grades K-5) will provide you with more information about the characteristics of books at different reading levels to help you understand what your child will encounter in his/her books throughout the year.
Don't hesitate to ask your child's teacher, Ms. Harvey, or Mr. Gilligan any question about this!
However, please understand that teachers use this leveling system to help provide more individualized instruction for students. The reading level is "a teacher tool, not a student label" (F&P 2017).
Students, and parents/guardians, should not be as concerned with the level. The student should use this information to make good book choices (i.e. choosing books that are neither too difficult nor too easy).
Reading is not a competition, and we don't want students becoming obsessed with their "reading level". We want to instill a love of reading, while ensuring that students increase in proficiency month after month!
Your child's teacher (in grades K-5) will provide you with more information about the characteristics of books at different reading levels to help you understand what your child will encounter in his/her books throughout the year.
Don't hesitate to ask your child's teacher, Ms. Harvey, or Mr. Gilligan any question about this!
SCHOOL DRILLS
We would like to remind you that we engage our students in at least twelve (12) safety drills each year. This is the minimum number of drills required by the city. The two types of drills in which we engage are:
Please talk to your child about these drills. Any child who previously attended a NYC public school will have engaged in all of these exercises at some point in a previous school year, but a refresher conversation is always helpful.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
- Evacuation drills (also known as fire drills). These are announced by a fire alarm
- During these exercises, all students and staff will leave the building
- If you are in the building during an evacuation drill, then you must also leave for the duration of the exercise
- Lock down drills.There are two types; both are announced over the loudspeaker. In both drills, students and staff take shelter in a classroom, out of view from the halls and windows. Anyone visiting the building must find shelter in a classroom or office with staff and students. No person is allowed to remain in a hall or staircase.
- A soft lockdown allows our school-based emergency response team to research an issue
- A hard lockdown requires ALL school staff to find shelter out of view
Please talk to your child about these drills. Any child who previously attended a NYC public school will have engaged in all of these exercises at some point in a previous school year, but a refresher conversation is always helpful.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
504 EDUCATION
If your child had a Section 504 accommodation plan authorized for 2019-2020, then please be advised that it ends on June 30th. A new request (re-authorization) will need to be submitted to the school for 2020-2021.
Please note that 504 accommodations for medication should be brought to the school prior to school starting, so that everything will be in place for the start of school. For more information please click on the 504 Accommodations page or you can email the 504 Coordinator: Vera Dumont: [email protected]
Please note that 504 accommodations for medication should be brought to the school prior to school starting, so that everything will be in place for the start of school. For more information please click on the 504 Accommodations page or you can email the 504 Coordinator: Vera Dumont: [email protected]
