Hispanic Heritage Fiesta! (10/17/25)
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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
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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta! (10/17/25)
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*An Important Update on Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices*
Families, please click on the links below to learn more about the City's and State's update on cell phones and other electronic devices in schools. Thank you in advance for engaging in conversations with your child about this topic. Click here to access PS/MS 219's Policy. Additional Links - https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/newsletter---nyc-public-schools-plus-you/ps-you---an-important-update-on-cell-phones-and-other-electronic-devices * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVwGB4Al7bY * https://www.ny.gov/programs/distraction-free-schools-implementation-resources * https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/policies/cell-phone-and-electronic-device-policy
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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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Calendar
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In Person Parent Support Group at 5:30 PM
For parents and guardians of children on the Autism spectrum.
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Hispanic Heritage Fiesta (students only event, during the school day)
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Spirit Day: Kindness Day (Wear yellow or a shirt with a kind message)
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Diwali, schools closed
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Spirit Day: 💗 Pink Day – Breast Cancer Awareness 💗
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Parent Association Meeting
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
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Picture Day
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Spirit Day: Costume Day 🎃 (avoid masks/props, per school policy)
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Fall Harvest Celebration
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Election Day; students do not attend school
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PS/MS 219 Calendar
Instructional Focus/Mission and Vision
Access our school's Instructional Focus/Mission and Vision for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) Goals
Click Here to Access our School's Goals: CEP Goals 2024-2025.pdf
Grading Policy
Click here to access our school's Grading 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.
Messages from the Chancellor
*ACCESS* New York City School Account (NYCSA)
Parents/Guardians and Students, find directions to access NYCSA.
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.
