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Attendance is Important Monday thru Friday!

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 10/24/2025

Colorful Poster announcing Hispanic Heritage Assemby

This Friday, October 24 (8:30 am), we will host our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration! 🎉We invite two family members only for each student participating in our Schoolwide Celebration, which will feature wonderful performances and presentations from our Kindergarten classes, Classes 301, 502, 602, and 604, and the 7th & 8th Grade Chorus.
We look forward to celebrating our students and honoring the rich cultures and traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month together! 💃🏽🎶

Student Council Elections - October 17, 2025

Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that our Student Council election will take place this Friday, October 17, 2025. Students running for the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President will deliver their campaign speeches before the student body.
To celebrate this special occasion, we are inviting two family members for each student running for these positions to attend the speeches and election.
We look forward to seeing our students demonstrate leadership, confidence, and school pride

poster for students about student council

Our School Conducting Emergency Drills

Dear Parents,

This school week, our school/campus will conduct emergency drills. This drill will focus on the General Response Protocols (GRP) for an Evacuation or Soft

School Safety Sign that says Emergency Preparedness

Lockdown. Look for additional dates to be scheduled and shared with families.

Evacuation Drill: School week of October 14 to 17, 2025
Soft-Lockdown (Drill): School week of October 14 to 17, 2025

Please use the GRP Summary Guide https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/safe-schools/emergency-readiness

to discuss our responses with your child in advance of this drill.

Please feel free to contact AP Mr. Bertini at 212-342-6200 if you have any questions.

Sincerely,
Dr. Hernandez (Principal)

NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) for Parents

Good Afternoon Families,

We’re excited to share that NYC Schools Account (NYCSA

) letters are being mailed to you this week! These letters include your unique username and instructions to set up your account.

It’s very important that every family activates their NYCSA as soon as possible. Through this account, you’ll have immediate access to your child’s report cards, attendance, student records, and important emergency notifications.

If you have not yet created your account, please look out for this letter and complete the setup right away. This step is essential to staying informed and connected. While we communicate in several ways, NYCSA is the most reliable and direct way to receive important school information.

Thank you for taking this important action to stay engaged in your child’s education.

Warm regards,
Dr. Hernandez

October School Events 2025

Hi Families,

We are excited to share our School Calendar of Events with you! You can also check out our calendar on the main page.

sign - attendance matters with a check mark

On days that follow a weekday off, we have planned engaging student activities to help our scholars return energized and ready to learn.

Our attendance goal this year is 92 percent. Together, we can make it happen! Let’s ensure your child is here every day, learning, growing, and succeeding.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our students succeed by being here daily.

Dr Hernandez
Principal

October Calendar PDF

October Calendar (2)

Smile Program Sept 2025

To the PS 123 Families,

This week, we school on Monday, September 22nd. There will be no school on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th in observance of Rosh

Hashanah. We wish all those who celebrate a joyous holiday!

We’re excited to announce that the SMILE Program will be conducting teeth cleanings throughout the week. Due to high demand, they’ve generously extended their time at the school for one more day. We’re fortunate to offer such wonderful services to our students! So come to school on Monday!

Please ensure your child returns to school on Thursday, September 25th.

Remember: Every day counts! Everyday students attend school is a day of your child’s growth and learning!!!

Thank you for your continued support!
Dr. Hernandez, Principal