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We are a Recognition School for High Progress!

                                                              Our Mission
 
To create a shared path of community learners where students, staff and parents work collaboratively to support each other academically, socially, and ethnically, in a nurturing and safe environment of academic excellence, that prepares all students with college and career readiness skills.

                                                                              Our Vision
    We envision a community of lifelong learners, who will impact and contribute to the global world, as they aspire toward academic excellence. Therefore, it is crucial to create a partnership between the school and the community at large, where all students are provided with a safe educational environment that supports their learning needs. As we elevate our expectations, even more, we must continue to encourage students to achieve academic success. The faculty will provide well-designed rigorous challenging learning experiences in an optimal, orderly, supportive environment which promotes high expectations that meets the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of all our students. We believe in educating the whole child and the school community shares the responsibility for the success of all students. This belief system supports students' mastery of the rigorous demands of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards so that all students are provided opportunities to be successful and productive citizens, equipped with the critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies needed in a global society.

Special Programs

Studio in a School Art  - K-5
School Chorus - K-2
Marquis Studios Dance - 3-5

Extracurricular Activities

Saturday Enrichment Program for Accelerated Learners — Grades 3–5
Chess Club — Grades 4–5

Contact us for more information. 

Announcements

2025-2026 School Year Calendar
English, Spanish, Urdu, Arabic

School Hours

Instructional Hours8:15 AM — 2:35 PM Parent Engagement: 2:35 PM — 3:15 PM (Tuesdays)

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony To Celebrate The Opening Of The New School WingRibbon Cutting Ceremony To Celebrate The Opening Of The New School WingRibbon Cutting Ceremony To Celebrate The Opening Of The New School WingMs. Dixon-Clarke Singing The National AnthemPrincipal Eweka Giving Speech To Celebrate Opening Of The New State Of The Art School WingMr. Scaccia, P.E. Teacher, Giving Speech To Celebrate Opening Of New School WingMs. Engles and Students Waiting To Enter The School GymStudents Walking During Ribbon CeremonyStudents Waiting in Hallway Of The New School WingStudents Singing During Ribbon Cutting CeremonyHallwayAuditorium3rd Grade Student Art Work Made During Classes With Studio In a School3rd Grade Student Art Work Made During Classes With Studio In a School

School highlights

 

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   School Details

School Number
Q096

Address
130-01 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
QUEENS, NY 11420

Phone

718-529-2547

Fax

718-659-0113

School Enrollment

310

Grades Served

Pre-K, K, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, SE

Police Precinct
106

Geographic District
27

Principal
VIVIAN EWEKA
Email
[email protected]

Assistant Principal
LOUCITA ST. PHAR
Email
[email protected]

Parent Coordinator

ODESSA ENGLES
Email
[email protected]

Social Worker

CHERYL FINDLEY
Email
[email protected]

Information about Reporting Bullying

Community School Office

Community Superintendent
David Norment

Acting Superintendent
Melissa Compton
Email
[email protected]

Deputy Superintendent
Raevan Askew
Email
[email protected]

Family Support Coordinator

Cynthia Jerez
Email
[email protected]

District 27 Office Address
82-01 ROCKAWAY BOULEVARD
Queens, NY 11416
Phone
718-642-5770
Email
[email protected]

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