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Join us for a parent workshop!

Wednesday, January 14th - 9:30-10:30 AM

Presented by Abigail Helfat, ED.M.
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Holiday Hot Cocoa & Snack Bar!

Kick off the holidays at PS172's awesome hot chocolate bar and snacks sale this Friday 12/5 from 11:30am-12:30pm (it's a half day, and students get out at 11:30am). We'll be selling homemade baked treats, snacks, and LUXURIOUS hot chocolate with all the toppings! All funds raised go to support fifth grade graduation. Come join this fun PS172 tradition!

Hot Chocolate Bar and Snacks Sale

Friday 12/5, 11:30-12:30pm

Main Entrance
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Join Us For A PRE-K and Kindergarten Open House & Tour

Join us for a Pre-K and Kindergarten Open House Tour. All dates are listed on the attached flier!
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Kindergarten Applications 2026-2027

Kindergarten applications for the 2026-2027 school year open December 9, 2025
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Scholastic Book Fair

Students will have a chance to shop for books at our Scholastic book fair starting on November 10th, 2025!
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence

Proposal to Rename P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence to The Annette Hendrickson Beacon School of Excellence

Annette Hendrickson was a beloved and longstanding member of the P.S. 172 community whose lifelong dedication helped shape our school’s culture and spirit. Mrs. Hendrickson’s connection to P.S. 172 began as a student, and she later entrusted her four children to our care as students as well.

While her children attended P.S. 172, Mrs. Hendrickson became an active member of the PTA, ultimately serving as PTA President. Following her children’s graduation, she joined the school staff as a school aide, advanced to supervising school aide, and later became P.S. 172’s first Parent Coordinator—a position she held and cherished for more than two decades.

Throughout her life, Mrs. Hendrickson exemplified unwavering commitment, compassion, and service to the students, families, and staff of P.S. 172. Her impact on our community is immeasurable, and her legacy continues to inspire us every day.

To honor her extraordinary contributions, the P.S. 172 community respectfully proposes renaming our school from The Beacon School of Excellence to The Annette Hendrickson Beacon School of Excellence. We believe this change would serve as a lasting tribute to her remarkable dedication and the positive influence she had on generations of P.S. 172 families.

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- Kindergartener, Natalie Yeung

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- First Grader, Marc Anthony Estrella

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- Second Grader, Aayat Malik

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- Grade 3, Mariana Mattola

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- Grade 4, Janiel Muñoz

Core Values Poster Contest Winner- Grade 5, Kaylee Miranda

Upcoming Dates at a Glance

Week of September 28 – October 4

Thursday, October 2: No School (Yom Kippur)
Friday, October 3: Check backpacks for Club Permission Slips!

Week of October 5 – October 11

Tuesday, October 7: Families as Learning Partners (8:30 AM in Classroom)
Friday, October 10: Club Permission Slips & Fees Due Today!

Week of October 12 – October 18

Monday, October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day & Italian-American Heritage Day)
Thursday, October 16: Virtual PTA General (7 PM on Zoom)
Friday, October 17: School Picture Day