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🚀 Join Us for P.S. 172’s 4th Annual STEAM Saturday!
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!
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🧘 Wellness at Home: Parent Workshop
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.

Event Details

Topic: Wellness at Home: Supporting Your Child's Stress & Anxiety

Date: Thursday, February 12th

Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

What We’ll Cover

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.

Translation Services

Live translation is available for this session! Please scan the QR code on the flyer to access translation services during the event.
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence

❤️ Get Ready for Respect for All Week!

This week, we are coming together to promote respect, celebrate our diversity, and take a stand against bullying. Join the fun and show your school spirit by participating in our daily themes:

Date	Theme	What to Wear
Monday, Feb 9	Kindness Ties Us Together	Wear a bowtie or a tie!
Tuesday, Feb 10	Everyone is Unique	Wear your favorite color!
Wednesday, Feb 11	Serious About Kindness	Get creative with Crazy Hair Day!
Thursday, Feb 12	Standing Together	Grab a friend for Twin Day!
Friday, Feb 13	Caring for Others	Wear pink, red, or hearts!

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📢 Update: 2 New Items Added to the Graduation Auction!
Hello Parents and Supporters,

Quick update! We have just added two fantastic new items to the Fifth Grade Graduation Auction:

Relax & Unwind: A 60-minute massage at Red Moon Wellness.

Taste of Brooklyn: A $100 gift card to Sahadi’s.

These join our current lineup of amazing offerings, including summer camps, boxing classes, and birthday party packages.

Every bid brings us closer to giving our 5th graders a send-off to remember. Head over to the auction site now to place your bids!

Click Here To Place Your Bids!

Thank you for your support!
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
☕ Warm Up & Support Our 5th Graders this Friday!

Looking for a sweet treat to end the week? Come warm up at the Hot Cocoa & Snack Bar!

Join us this Friday, February 13th at 2:30 PM right by the Main Entrance. We will be serving up delicious hot chocolate and snacks to celebrate the season.

All funds raised will go directly to support the Fifth Grade Graduation. It’s a great way to enjoy a treat while helping our graduating class celebrate their big milestone.

We look forward to seeing our families there!
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence

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Upcoming Dates at a Glance

Monthly Themes & Ongoing Events

Woman's History Month: Observed all month

Week 1: March 1 – March 7

March 1–6: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences (by appointment).
March 2: DUE TODAY: Spring Club Permission Slips & Fees.
March 3: NYCPS Summer Rising program application opens.
March 5: 1/2 Day of School for Students (Dismissal at 11:30 AM).
March 5: PTA Fundraiser: Pizza Thursday at The Astarita.
March 5: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences (Afternoon session).

Week 2: March 8 – March 14

March 13: PS 172 Talent Show (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

Week 3: March 15 – March 21

March 16: Spring Enrichment Clubs begin this week.
March 19: 5th Grade Committee presents: Lucky Number Family Night (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM).
March 20: School Closed – Eid al-Fitr.

Week 4: March 22 – March 28

March 26: Kindergarten & Fifth Grade Graduation Pictures.
March 26: Virtual PTA General Meeting (7:00 PM on Zoom).
March 27: Rhythm of Change: A Second Grade Celebration.
March 27: Deadline: Final day to apply for the Summer Rising Program.

Week 5: March 29 – March 31

March 31: Second Grade Ballroom Basix Bash.
March 31: Kindergarten offers for 2026–2027 released.

Important Reminders & Looking Ahead

Spring Recess: School will be closed from Thursday, April 2 to Friday, April 10. Classes resume on Monday, April 13.

Calendars

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.