P.S. 96Q

It is required for all forms to be completed. Health issues must be reported to the school.

Lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families. See more here.

We need your help to make this program a success. All parents, regardless of income, must still complete a School Meals Form so that our schools get access to federal funding for this program and others.

Apply online here.

Every student must have 2 blue cards on file in the Main Office listing trusted adults to contact in case of emergency. It is important that you keep the school updated with the most current working numbers for your home, work and cell phone. Additionally, please keep the numbers of emergency contacts current. Please list ALL individuals you may request to pick up your child.

In the event there is an emergency we must get in contact with you in order to provide the best care for your child. Doctors or emergency rooms will not treat children without parent/guardian consent. Please be advised that students will only be released to those individuals listed on the blue card. A child will not be released to anyone who is under age 18, not listed on the card, or does not have the appropriate identification. For students who take a private vehicle or are picked up by a day care provider their names and phone numbers should also be on the blue card.

Click here to see the required information.

All students entering school for the first time are required to have proof of immunization against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, mumps, measles, and rubella.

Only the school nurse is permitted to administer medication. Students may not self-administer any type of medication during the school day (including Tylenol, cough medicines, asthma pumps, allergy pills etc.)

Teachers are not allowed to administer medications to students.

If medication is to be given during the school day please contact the school nurse about completing a Section 504 form. This form provides explicit instruction from your child’s doctor to the School Nurse about dosage and frequency for medication to be given. The School Nurse will ensure that your child’s medication is administered appropriately.

Public School 96 is an educational community that encourages collaboration between home and the school. Notices are therefore sent home on a regular basis.

Please check your child’s notebook, folder, and book-bag/backpack DAILY for notices. Kindly sign and return all tear-offs as soon as possible.

• Important notices are followed up by messages via the School Messenger Service.
• If you are not receiving messages via the School Messenger Service please contact the school immediately.