Welcome

Welcome to P.S. 5! We are pleased to have you as partners in our educational community. Being a part of our school community presents opportunities for various experiences throughout your child's academic journey. New classes, new faces, exciting new curriculums and materials, and of course a stimulating encouraging school culture will all be a part of the experience. We approach everyday with an opportunity to learn, build character and develop work ethics to prepare a new generation of leaders, thinkers and contributors to a greater society.

P.S. 5 school hours are from 8:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our teachers are available to meet on Tuesday afternoons from 2:20 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. by appointment. We also have several parent engagement nights throughout the year so please be sure to check the school calendar for information.

We continue to have a Uniform Policy and expect our students to wear their uniform daily.

Regular uniform: White polo, shirt or blouse with navy blue pants or navy blue jumper
Sweaters: White or navy blue only, without hoods
Shoes: Sneaker or closed shoes are the only acceptable shoes
Gym Uniform: Navy sweatpants with plain white or school T-shirts. Sneakers must be worn at all times to the gym in order to participate.
No jeans are permitted.

In addition, please be aware of our policy regarding cell phones:

To create an environment conducive to learning by minimizing distractions caused by cell phones and other personal internet-enabled electronic devices, ensure the safety and focus of all students during school the school day, and follow New York State Education Law §2803, students are prohibited to use personal internet-enabled devices during the school day on school grounds.

Upon arrival, students must power off their devices.
Students will place devices in a pocket-chart secured in the closet of their classroom.
At the end of the school day students will retrieve their devices from the pocket chart in the classroom.
Students with approved early dismissal will retrieve their devices at that time from the pocket chart in the classroom.

Families will continue to work closely with Ms. Milly Smith-Reyes, our Parent Coordinator and our active PTA. We welcome our parents to become active participants in their child’s education as well as at the school. Throughout the year we offer different programs and opportunities exclusively for our parents. Please make sure to check the Parents link frequently for up-to-date information.

In case of emergency or exigent circumstances, parents or guardians can call Millie Smith, parent coordinator, at 212-567-8109 x1091 to reach their child.

If you need support with the clinic, please reach out to Karen Smith-Wong as our Children's Aid Nurse Practitioner in the Clinic. She can be reached at 212-567-5787 ext. 4.

We welcome your participation and support for all of the years that your child attends our school. Our primary objective is focusing on your child. Working together we will be able to reach our goals and celebrate our achievements. Together we will make your child's experience at P.S. 5 great!