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Advancing Equity and Fostering GRIT

P.S. 56Q is an elementary school located in Richmond Hill, Queens, serving a diverse student population in grades 2 to 5.

Mission:

At PS 56Q we develop the whole child, advance equity for all and ensure our students are passionate, proactive, responsible and empathetic through fostering GRIT:

* Growth Mindset and Goals
* Resiliency and Reflectiveness
* Integrity and Initiative
* Togetherness and Trust

Vision:

At PS 56Q we know every student and family well, and develop the whole child; socially, emotionally and academically. We advance equity for ALL students, foster critical thinkers and problem solvers who are passionate, proactive, responsible, and empathetic lifelong learners and civic members of a global digital society.

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NEW Schoolyard Ribbon Cutting Celebration

Dear PS 56Q Community,
Please join us for our big celebration 6.24.23!

Memorial Day

Schools Closed

NYC School Survey - Deadline is TOMORROW!

Every year, we ask all families, teachers, and staff in grades 3-K through 12, and students in grades 6-12 to take the NYC School Survey. The survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of their school community think about their school. The information collected by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.

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