Announcements

  • 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

  • P.S. 172 Read-A-Thon!

    Bring in your gently used books. They can be dropped off at the main entrance.

    P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
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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

Week of October 19 – October 25

  • Monday, October 20: No School (Diwali)

  • Week of October 21: Fall Enrichment Clubs Begin this Week!

  • Friday, October 24: PS 172 PTA Presents: Hispanic Heritage Night

Week of October 26 – November 1

  • Friday, October 31: P.S. 172 Annual Character Parade (9 AM)

  • Friday, October 31: 1/2 Day of School for Students (Dismissal at 11:30 AM)

Looking Ahead (November & December)

  • November: Native American Heritage Month

  • Mon, Nov 4: No School - Election Day

  • Nov 10 - 14: Scholastic Book Fair

  • Mon, Nov 11: No School - Veterans Day

  • Thu, Nov 13: PTA Meeting (7 PM)

  • Nov 17: Families as Learning Partners (8:20 AM in classrooms)

  • Nov 27 & 28: No School - Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day

 

 

 

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