Mission Statement at PS 163Q

  

The Mission of P.S. 163Q We believe that our community of learners will lead us into the future by:

  • Using their critical thinking skills to solve problems
  • Tapping into their social emotional toolkits to self-regulate behaviors
  • Having a strong command of language to articulate the need for systemic changes
  • Promoting an equitable tomorrow through opportunities and resources FOR ALL

Statement of Accessibility

Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact ffiore2@schools.nyc.gov to request assistance.

New Cell Phone Policy for 2025-2026 School Year

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you well. We are writing to inform you about a new law from New York State regarding student cell phones and internet-connected devices in schools.

Starting this school year, all schools are required to collect student cell phones and smart devices (like smart watches) during the school day. This law is meant to support a better learning environment and help students stay focused.

Our school will have a plan in place to collect these devices each morning and return them at the end of the school day. We will share more details about how this will work soon. Please know that this is a state-mandated rule and all schools in New York must follow it.

We understand that families may have questions or concerns, and we are here to help. Thank you for your support as we work together to provide the best learning experience for our students.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office during the week of August 26th.

Sincerely,

Francine A. Marsaggi, Principal

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Queridas familias,

Esperamos que se encuentren bien. Les escribimos para informarles sobre una nueva ley del Estado de Nueva York relacionada con el uso de teléfonos celulares y dispositivos con acceso a internet en las escuelas.

A partir de este año escolar, todas las escuelas deben recoger los teléfonos celulares y dispositivos inteligentes (como los relojes inteligentes) de los estudiantes durante el día escolar. Esta ley tiene como objetivo apoyar un mejor ambiente de aprendizaje y ayudar a los estudiantes a concentrarse.

Nuestra escuela tendrá un plan para recoger estos dispositivos cada mañana y devolverlos al final del día. Compartiremos más detalles pronto. Por favor, sepan que esta es una regulación estatal obligatoria que todas las escuelas de Nueva York deben seguir.

Entendemos que las familias pueden tener preguntas o preocupaciones, y estamos aquí para ayudar. Gracias por su apoyo mientras trabajamos juntos para brindar la mejor experiencia educativa a nuestros estudiantes.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela durante la semana del 26 de agosto.

Francine A. Marsaggi, Principal

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亲爱的家长们:

您好!我们写信是为了通知您纽约州的一项新法律,关于学生在校期间使用手机和连接互联网的设备。

从本学年开始,所有学校必须在每天上课前收集学生的手机和智能设备(如智能手表)。这项法律的目的是帮助学生集中注意力,营造更好的学习环境。

**我们学校将每天早上收集这些设备,并在放学时归还给学生。我们很快会提供更详细的信息。这是州政府强制规定的政策,**所有纽约州的学校都必须遵守。

我们理解您可能会有疑问或担心,我们也会为您提供帮助。感谢您的支持与配合,共同为学生创造一个更好的学习环境。

如有任何问题,请在8月26日那一周联系学校办公室。

Francine A. Marsaggi, Principal

Important Dates for Summer Rising/Upcoming School Year

August 8th: Last Day of Summer Rising Busing

August 15th: Last Day of Summer Rising

August 27th: School Supplies Drop-Off

(Supplies List - http://www.ps163.org/school_supplies_20242025)

September 4th: First Day of School

Apply to fill a vacant seat on an Education Council! - July 15, 2025

The new 2025–2027 application is now ready to be shared with interested candidates.

To apply to fill a vacant seat on an Education Council, visit NYC Public Schools website to find a parent member (elected) vacancy application at 
 
This application requests information that should be kept confidential (e.g., names of children, your home address). 
 
Interesting candidates should complete an application and e-mail it to CCECInfo@schools.nyc.gov or mail it to:
 
The Office of Family and Community Empowerment 
52 Chambers Street
Room 405
New York, NY 10007. 
 
*Do not send your application directly to the Education Council​*
 
Potential candidates can reach out to the FACE's Governance Team at CCECinfo@schools.nyc.gov or to the councils with any questions.