Announcements

• Balloons Over P.S. 144

  Our second grade classes read the book, Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. The story is about the master puppeteer who invented the first balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. 

  The students recreated the magic of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade by making their own balloons and paraded around the hallways of P.S. 144! The rest of the school came out into the hallways to view the beautiful balloons! Even our school mascot, Juno joined in on the fun! 

  It was a wonderful, fun filled morning at P.S. 144! 

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• Spelling Bee for Grades 3-5

  On Friday, November 22, PS 144 brought back the Annual Spelling Bee for Grades 3-5. Eight student finalized competed  during over 20 rounds, spelling many difficult words.  Our staff, both present and past, helped facilitate this super event. Congratulations to all of our contestants and our final two, Benjamin and Samir will compete in the borough bee.  We are so proud all of our contestants!

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• Happy Thanksgiving!

  We wish the staff, students and families a wonderful Thanksgiving!  School is closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.  School resumes Monday, December 2.

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• Meadow Farms Fundraiser Kick Off

  Today kicks off our  Meadow Farms Fall fundraiser. The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for playground equipment and social emotional learning for our students.

  Please log on to see if there is anything you would like to purchase. There are many name brands and useful everyday items to select from. Every purchase made goes a long way to help us reach our goal.
  More importantly, please share our link with family and friends. This will help maximize our profits.  All orders are shipped directly to the home. Please help us help our children.

  https://shop.meadowfarms.com/ps-144q-100878

  Our sale ends December 2! Support our school!

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• Diwali Celebration

  On Friday, November 1, students in Grades 3-5 were invited to come in and learn about Diwali, a festival of new beginnings filled with light, joy and endless prosperity.  Take a look at their Rangoli artwork and lanterns.  Students also took a virtual trip to India to see some beautiful sights.  Happy Diwali!

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• Annual Storybook Parade

  Ona warm October 31 morning, our Annual Storybook Parade was kicked off by some colorful crayons.   Many parents, friends and neighbors clapped for our storybook characters as they walked around the block.  Classes gathered in the yard for photo opportunities.  Many costumes were creative on many levels.  Staff dressed as themed groups to show their spirit of the day!  Our Pre-K friends walked through their own "pumpkin patch" to find their personalized pumpkins.  A shout out to those who played an important part of this annual celebration.

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• Arrival & Dismissal Information

  Arrival Information:

  We will have 4 gates open for access to the courtyard area.  2 on Kessel and 2 on Juno.  Students will line up and then enter the building no earlier than 8:00 a.m. 

  Morning Arrival: Doors will open at 7:58 a.m. 

  • • PreK- Enter through PreK ramp. The paraprofessionals will walk the students into the building

    • Grades K-2 will enter through the side Auditorium Door in the inner courtyard.  Students will wait for their teacher in the auditorium by class. 
    • Grades 3-5 will enter through the inner courtyard ramp door. Students will walk upstairs to their classroom.

  Dismissal Information:

  Each teacher is assigned to a specific space in which they will line-up. We ask the parents to please not call your child from afar and instead walk up to the teacher and ask for your child. Signs will be posted where each class will be dismissed from. To make dismissal run smoothly we ask parents come with a sign with your child's name the first week of school.   

  • Pre-K: Dismissal at 2:05 p.m. Teachers will dismiss students through the exit door in the back of the building. Parents need to wait in the small school yard area. Look for the class sign on the fence to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on purple paper.

  • K: Dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Students will be dismissed from the back school doors. Parents need to wait in the Large Schoolyard (closer to Juno Street) - look for the class sign on the fence to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on pink paper.

  • 1st grade: Dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Students will be dismissed from the back school doors. Parents need to wait in the Large Schoolyard (Closer to Kessel Street) - look for the class sign on the fence to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on red paper.

  • 2nd grade: Dismissal at 2:10 p.m. Students will be dismissed from the back school doors. Parents need to wait in the Large Schoolyard by the full basketball court area (Closer to Kessel Street)- look for the class sign on the fence to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on orange paper.

  • 3rd grade: Dismissal at 2:15 p.m. Teachers will dismiss students through the exit door in the back of the building. Parents need to wait in the small school yard area. Look for the class number on the building to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on yellow paper.

  • 4th grade: Dismissal at 2:15 p.m. Teachers will dismiss students through the exit door in the back of the building. Parents need to wait in the small school yard area. Look for the class number on the building to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on green paper.

  • 5th grade: Dismissal at 2:15 p.m. Teachers will dismiss students through the exit door in the back of the building. Parents need to wait in the small school yard area. Look for the class number on the building to know what area to wait for your child. The signs will be on blue paper.

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• It's A Wrap!

  The school year went by so fast!  Our students and staff enjoyed so many wonderful activities and events. Congratulations to our Division II Champions for Basketball!  It was an exciting first year for our Basketball and Cheer team. Go Tigers!!

  Shout out to our First In Math winners!!  We wish you and your families a safe and fun-filled summer.  See you in September!

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• Congratulations to our Grade 1 First in Math Team at the 2024 NY Statewide Elementary Mathematics Tournament

  Congratulations to our P.S. 144 First Grade Team ( Gabriel, Joseph and Trayee) for won the 2024 New York Statewide Elementary Mathematics Tournament Championship Final in Albany on June 1st! The prize earnings include a trophy, plaque and $5,000. A special thank you to Ms. Kessler who runs our First In Math program for our students.

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• Guggenheim Art Exhibit Celebrates Grade 3

  Our Third Grade participated in an enrichment program partnering with The Guggenheim Museum this past year.  Our students were instructed by a wonderful artist, Mr. Jeff, who spent each week planning and making their artwork.  Each May, students from partnering schools are chosen to have their piece included in a student exhibit at The Guggenheim Museum.  This year, Jackson from Ms. Spears' class was chosen.  We are so proud of his work as well as his fellow artists from our third grade.  A special shout out to Jackson, Mr. Jeff and of course our generous PA who plans for enrichment programs for our students by raising money from our parents.

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