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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.

Vision - Mission:

Vision:

PS 56Q students are independent, critical thinkers and problem solvers who are passionate, proactive, responsible, and empathetic lifelong learners of a global digital society.

Mission:

At PS 56Q we know every student, staff and family well, and develop the whole child; socially, emotionally and academically through supportive practices.

Our school community works to ensure a welcoming, affirming and safe learning environment that supports every child, staff member and family as unique learners.

We advance equity for ALL students, leveraging their unique assets, backgrounds and experiences to facilitate and accelerate learning.

Theory of Action - Values

If we…

* Unpack and do a deep dive into the Next Generation Learning Standards, NYC Literacy Shifts and NYC Math Shifts
* Design core lessons in alignment with the shifts and standards
* Establish lesson specific success criteria aligned with the standards & collect on the spot data during daily lessons
* Analyze daily, formative and summative student data across individual, grade bands and school wide to determine areas of need.
* Implement school wide instructional strategies to address areas of need.
* Monitor impact of implementation & make informed instructional decisions
Then…ALL students will achieve success.

Values:

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

Our news and calendar.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration!

October is here, and that means it’s time for one of our most vibrant and beloved traditions, our Hispanic Heritage Celebration! 🌟
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with culture, color, and community as we honor the rich contributions of Latino and Hispanic cultures. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

October - Parent Calendar

Back-to-School Night!

We’re excited to welcome you to our Back-to-School Night this Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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