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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.

Back to School - Thursday, September 4, 2025!

The countdown is over… school starts TOMORROW, Thursday, September 4th! 🎒✨

We can’t wait to welcome our students back for a brand-new year filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Our hallways are ready, our teachers are excited, and we’re all set to make this year the best one yet!

Superhero Flyer - Back to School Invitation

🎒 Back to School Event – August 27, 2025

Calling All Superheroes!

PS 56Q Supply List

Check your child's Supply List for the 2025-2026 school year!

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