Nov 1 (Sun): PTA Marathon Cheer Squad (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
Nov 3 (Tue): Remote Day of Learning / Election Day
Nov 5 (Thu): PTA - Pizza Thursday at Astarita
Nov 11 (Wed): No School – Veteran's Day
Nov 16 – Nov 20: Scholastic Book Fair Week
Nov 17 (Tue):
Cafecito (7:45 AM, School Gymnasium)
Families as Learning Partners (8:30 AM, Classrooms)
Nov 19 (Thu):
Virtual PTA Meeting (7:00 PM on ZOOM)
Nov 20 (Fri): School Renaming Ceremony (3:15 PM)
Nov 24 (Tue): SLT Meeting (3:00 PM)
Nov 25 (Wed): Balloons over PS 172 Parade (9:00 AM)
Nov 26 (Thu): No School – Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 27 (Fri): No School – Thanksgiving Recess
Nov 30 (Mon): Parent Teacher Conference Week (by Appointment)
PTA Winter Wonderland (More information coming soon)
November 30 – December 4: PS 172 School Parent-Teacher Meeting Week (via Zoom / by appointment)
December 3: Picture Day RETAKES
December 4: Half day for ALL students (pick up at 11:30 AM); Enrichment cancelled
December 24 – January 1: School Closed – Winter Recess
January 4: Back to school
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Come out and support the runners with the P.S. 172 PTA cheer squad!
Date: Sunday, November 1
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Hosted By: P.S. 172 PTA
Get ready for our annual costume parade! Families are invited to cheer for students outside.
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Participation Details:
PreK–2nd Grade: Parading in their costumes.
Grades 3–5: Cheering from designated spots.
Costume Guidelines:
Full face coverings are not permitted.
No weapons or face paint.
Costumes must be school-appropriate (no gory or scary costumes).
Time to change will not be provided; students must be comfortable wearing their costumes throughout the day.
Join us to learn about applying to middle school and planning for fifth grade graduation!
Date: Thursday, October 29
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: P.S. 172 Auditorium
Hosts: Hosted by The PTA, Ms. Guerrero, and Ms. Silva
Mark your calendars! We are hosting a morning filled with FREE hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for the whole family.
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Where: P.S. 172
Cost: FREE!
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence invites you to an essential workshop focused on supporting our children (and ourselves!) through the ups and downs of daily life.
Topic: Wellness at Home: Supporting Your Child's Stress & Anxiety
Date: Thursday, February 12th
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Join us to learn simple regulation tools that your family can use every day to:
Recharge and find calm.
Build resilience in the face of challenges.
Create a balanced environment at home.
Breathe. Unplug. Reset. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for managing stress and fostering a supportive atmosphere for your children.
Live translation is available for this session! Please scan the QR code on the flyer to access translation services during the event.
