PS3 Newsletter #3

Dear PS 3 Families and Staff,

As we wrap up our second week of school, we continue to be filled with gratitude for the positive energy throughout our building. One of the greatest joys of September is watching our students grow more comfortable each day. From our youngest learners in 3K to our fifth graders preparing to lead by example, students are demonstrating kindness, curiosity, resilience, and joy for learning.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together to create a school community where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to thrive.

We appreciate everyone's cooperation with arrival and dismissal routines. The system becomes smoother each day thanks to the patience, flexibility, and partnership of our families and staff.

A few reminders:

• School begins promptly at 8:15 AM

• Early drop-off begins at 8:00 AM through the Hudson Street entrance

• Students arriving late should enter through the main entrance on Hudson Street

• Please continue to leave dismissal areas clear so teachers can safely escort students to their designated locations

Your partnership helps ensure a safe and successful school day for all students.

Thank you to the families who joined our 3K and PK Family Morning this week. We loved welcoming families into our building and strengthening the home-school connection that is so important to student success. We look forward to welcoming our 2nd grade families in for family morning on Thursday, September 24th at 8:30 am.

We apologize for the typo in last week’s Newsletter regarding the September PTA meeting date. Please join us this coming Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:30 am in the Cafeteria for our first PTA meeting of the school year.

We look forward to continuing these opportunities throughout the year. Please be sure to check the PS 3 calendar and upcoming newsletter sections for future Family Morning dates, PTA events, and community gatherings.

We are excited to welcome families to Curriculum Night! This special evening is an opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, learn about grade-level expectations, explore the curriculum, and hear about the amazing learning experiences planned for the year ahead. Together, we will discuss how home and school can partner to support every child’s academic, social, and emotional growth. We look forward to connecting with you and beginning another wonderful year of learning and collaboration.

Curriculum Night Schedule:

Tuesday, September 22nd (in-person for the following grades only)

• 4K

• 1st Grade

• 5th Grade

Wednesday, September 30th (virtual)

• 3K

• Kindergarten

• 1st Grade

• 2nd Grade

• 3rd Grade

• 4th Grade

• Cluster Team

• Providers

Please note 1st grade families can attend the in-person or virtual session. Additional details, including schedules and Zoom links for virtual sessions, will be shared by your child's teacher. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for being such an important part of our PS 3 family. We are grateful for the trust you place in us each day and look forward to all of the learning, laughter, and growth that lies ahead.

With gratitude,

Hillary Casado, Principal
Susannah Plunkett, Assistant Principal
Rebecca Boyd, Assistant Principal

💙 Together, we are all PS 3.

hillary.susannah.rebecca@ps3charrettenyc.org

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The French afterschool program at PS3 is returning for 2026–2027 with on-site academic French classes for all grades (beginners and francophones) and French theater classes for francophones. Classes will start on September 14! The program is coordinated by PS3 parents Tiphaine and Juliana who can be reached at efnyps3@gmail.com. Instruction is provided by non-profit French education specialist EFNY (Education Française à New York). Learn more or register at this link: https://efnynewyork.org/ps-3/

Wyatt is a 5th grader who loves the outdoors and a good adventure! Although he lives in New York City, he sometimes wishes he lived by a lake in the country so he could go fishing every day. He especially loves visiting Virginia, where he caught his first catfish with his Aunt Jenny and Uncle Jay!

You’ll usually find Wyatt laughing, and if you tell a good joke, he’ll be your best audience. He has always loved trains—especially Big Boys and steam trains—and recently got a Switch 2, so he loves playing games with his friends.

Like his dad, Wyatt is an adventurous eater. Oysters, sushi and ramen? Yes, please! He loves playing baseball at the pier, heading to Governors Island for adventures, playing tag at night in our courtyard and, most of all, “hangin’ with the boys” in our neighborhood. He’s also a big roller-coaster fan and loves going to Coney Island with his Uncle Alan and Aunt Jen.

Wyatt is compassionate and kind and is always ready to give a good hug. And did we mention he loves to dance? He’s currently working on perfecting his moonwalk!

Whether he’s fishing, laughing, exploring, dancing or spending time with his friends, Wyatt brings a lot of fun—and a very big heart—wherever he goes.

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Kimberly 🌟

Kimberly has been a cherished member of the PS 3 community since 2001, teaching our youngest learners in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and multi-age K/1 classrooms. A lifelong educator, she has always loved working with children and especially enjoys the wonder, curiosity, and excitement that four-year-olds bring to school each day. What makes PS 3 special to her is the strong sense of community, where families are involved, teachers are happy, and students love coming to school.

Outside the classroom, Kimberly enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. One of her favorite memories is visiting Japan on her honeymoon, and she hopes to explore more of Asia someday. Her favorite PS 3 tradition is the Halloween Parade, which brings together current and former students, families, and staff in a joyful celebration. Her advice to students is simple but powerful: "Always be kind." We are so grateful for Kimberly's dedication and the warmth she brings to PS 3 every day!

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