Home Page - PSMS 219 Paul Klapper (25Q219)

Our administrative team and staff members have a lot to share about our upcoming school year. We invite you to attend Virtual Meet the Staff Night via Zoom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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). I will also conduct a Townhall Meeting alongside our Assistant Principals, Parent Coordinator, and Parent Association. The website with Zoom links are here: https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/staffzoomlinks2025-2026/home Click on the site on Wednesday, September 17th. All of this information will also be posted on our school website https://www.psms219.org/

There will be two rounds of Meet the Staff Night. You can join one of the two sessions, they will be the same content. If you have multiple children at PS/MS 219, you can attend multiple sessions. Click on the website https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/staffzoomlinks2025-2026/home and find your child’s teacher at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The Principal Townhall Meeting will be once, at 7:00 PM. We invite ALL families to attend.
• (Round 1) 5:00 - 5:45 PM
• (Round 2) 6:00 – 6:45 PM
• Principal Vellon’s Townhall Meeting and Parent Association at 7:00 PM Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/85952410313?pwd=VXNLYmRwQlBEdVJSR1dZMlhsMW9Idz09 Meeting ID: 859 5241 0313 Passcode: 339766 Mobile # 1-646-931-3860

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

Our administrative team and staff members have a lot to share about our upcoming school year. We invite you to attend Virtual Meet the Staff Night via Zoom on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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). I will also conduct a Townhall Meeting alongside our Assistant Principals, Parent Coordinator, and Parent Association. The website with Zoom links are here: https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/staffzoomlinks2025-2026/home Click on the site on Wednesday, September 17th. All of this information will also be posted on our school website https://www.psms219.org/

There will be two rounds of Meet the Staff Night. You can join one of the two sessions, they will be the same content. If you have multiple children at PS/MS 219, you can attend multiple sessions. Click on the website https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/staffzoomlinks2025-2026/home and find your child’s teacher at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The Principal Townhall Meeting will be once, at 7:00 PM. We invite ALL families to attend.
• (Round 1) 5:00 - 5:45 PM
• (Round 2) 6:00 – 6:45 PM
• Principal Vellon’s Townhall Meeting and Parent Association at 7:00 PM Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/85952410313?pwd=VXNLYmRwQlBEdVJSR1dZMlhsMW9Idz09 Meeting ID: 859 5241 0313 Passcode: 339766 Mobile # 1-646-931-3860

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
*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

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
School Supplies

Great news, we will provide ALL students with a starter kit of school supplies for the 2025-2026 School Year! You will simply provide a backpack and snack/lunch bag (if applicable). Frequently check our School App and School Website for more information. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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

View More Posts

Calendar

Sep 17

Meet the Staff Night

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Sep 23 Sep 24

Rosh Hashanah, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Oct 2

Yom Kippur, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Oct 13

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Oct 20

Diwali, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Nov 4

Election Day; students do not attend school

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Nov 6

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

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Nov 11

Veterans Day, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Nov 27 Nov 28

Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper
Dec 24 Jan 2

Winter Recess, schools closed

PS/MS219 (25Q219) Paul Klapper

View Monthly Calendar

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.

QR code for mobile device app English

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.

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.

Mind Up Logo

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.

The Best of 219

Lexile measures help you find books for your child

Lexile Parent Guide (PDF English)

Lexile Framework (PDF Chinese)

Lexile Framework (PDF Spanish)

PS/MS 219 Paul Klapper School

News & Announcements

Meet the Staff Night

*An Important Update on Cell Phones and Other Electronic Devices*

School Supplies

*Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year*

Calendar

Meet the Staff Night

Rosh Hashanah, schools closed

Yom Kippur, schools closed

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed

Diwali, schools closed

Election Day; students do not attend school

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

Veterans Day, schools closed

Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed

Winter Recess, schools closed