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Meet Our New Assistant Principal Ms. Chu

I am so excited to join the P.S.159 community!  My initial weeks have been a whirlwind of warm greetings and uplifting messages! You have my heartfelt gratitude. I have been an educator for the past 15 years, with the last 10 years spent at BELL Academy in Bayside, Queens as the Special Education  Coordinator.  I am a Bi-lingual Chinese American and a mother of elementary school aged children.  Having grown up in Queens myself, I deeply appreciate the significance of the values cherished by this community, and I am committed to upholding these principles. Bayside truly holds a special place in my heart.

As I become part of the P.S. 159 family, a school with an impeccable reputation and outstanding leadership by exceptional school leaders, along with the most amazing teachers, staff and parents, I am overwhelmed with honor as I join this esteemed team. My utmost priority is to contribute in ways that will add more value to this already amazing school. I am excited to work alongside Principal DiDio who possesses unwavering dedication to education and a genuine passion for success of both students and staff.

Christine Chu  

Upcoming Events

  • Winter Boutique

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  • (In Person School) Pivot to Remote Practice

    Dear Families,

    New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are dedicated to ensuring that every student can learn uninterrupted, including during disruptions caused by building closures. To accomplish this goal, we want to make sure that our students and staff are prepared for successful remote learning. NYCPS has developed a practice plan to support and improve schools' readiness in the event a transition to remote learning is necessary.  P.S. 159 has been selected to participate in the first round of tech readiness activities on December 6, 2023.

    What does that mean for your child?

    • Your child will still come to school. In school, there will be at least one period where the teacher will engage the students in a digital activity to ensure that all students understand how to log on to a device and to their digital accounts.
    • In addition to the in-class activity, the teachers will assign a short task for students to complete at home. Please ensure your child completes the digital activity at home.
    • If your child does not have access to either a personal internet-enabled device or a NYCPS-issued device at home, be sure to reach out to us to request a device by submitting the following Google Form online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1d0LUJjjS77ASxg6XTJRKwzMeewSvlvHX7uymbPV8c2okcg/viewform
    • If you have any questions, please email mhenick@schools.nyc.gov.

    Thank you.

    Paul J. DiDio

    Principal

    Public School 159 Queens

  • PTA Meeting on Zoom

    Zoom Meeting 
    Meeting ID: 927 1194 0786 
    Passcode: 216308
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  • Last Day for Student Council Toy Drive Donations

    Student Council is collecting new and unwrapped toys for children in need.

    If you would like to donate, drop off your toys outside the auditorium by Thursday, 12/15. 

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  • Family Friday

    All attendees should bring their tickets for quick entry. 

    Anyone without a ticket will need to wait on line at the security desk to sign in with photo ID.

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  • School Spirit Day- Festive Attire Day

    Wear any clothes that celebrate the holidays or wear clothes with snowflakes to celebrate winter!

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  • School Closed- Winter Recess

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  • Picture Retake Day and 5th Grade Photos

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  • School Closed- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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  • PTA Meeting on Zoom

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  • Family Friday

    All attendees should bring their tickets for quick entry. 

    Anyone without a ticket will need to wait on line at the security desk to sign in with photo ID.

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  • 100th Day of School!

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  • PTA's Cookie Gram

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  • Family Friday

    All attendees should bring their tickets for quick entry. 

    Anyone without a ticket will need to wait on line at the security desk to sign in with photo ID.

    Public School 159 Queens

  • School Closed- MidwInter Recess

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  • PTA Meeting on Zoom

    Zoom Meeting 
    Meeting ID: 927 1194 0786 
    Passcode: 216308
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  • Parent/Teacher Conferences--Virtual

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  • Scholastic Book Fair

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  • Family Friday

    All attendees should bring their tickets for quick entry. 

    Anyone without a ticket will need to wait on line at the security desk to sign in with photo ID.

    Public School 159 Queens

  • PTA Meeting on Zoom

    Zoom Meeting 
    Meeting ID: 927 1194 0786 
    Passcode: 216308
    Public School 159 Queens
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Emerging Stars After School Program at P.S.159Q

Registration for Emerging Stars will be held on Wednesday, August 30 and Thursday, August 31 from 1:00-2:30.

Emerging Stars Afterschool Flyer 2023-2024

Emerging Stars Registration Form

Emerging Stars Contract with Parents 2023-2024

For more information, please see the Emerging Stars After School Flyer above.

Email (preferred):  Emergingstarsafterschool@gmail.com

Phone or Text: (516) 514-9566

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PS 159 Snapshots

  • prizes handed out during pep rally
  • student teamwork
  • students with laptop
  • students help each other
  • partner work
  • Nurse Maria at pep rally
  • Ms. Kim at the pep rally
  • Teachers at pep rally
  • school mascot at halloween parade
  • school mascot in the yard

Remote Learning Devices

If your child is in need of a device for remote learning, please fill out this Google Form.  

If you need assistance, please contact Ms. Henick at mhenick@schools.nyc.gov (please include your child's name and class in all email communication).

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Mission

Our mission is to create a safe, nurturing and educationally stimulating environment for all students.  Through our commitment to the Next Generation Learning Standards based instruction, and the values of a multi-ethnic, democratic society, our dedicated school staff works diligently to provide our students with multi-tiered supports with an emphasis on both academics and Social Emotional Learning.

Respect For All

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Respect for All Liaison:  Terri Martin Chapman  TMartinchapman@schools.nyc.gov
 

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