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.
Parent Handbook English
Parent Handbooks Spanish
