Kindergarten Applications 2026-2027
Kindergarten applications for the 2026-2027 school year open December 9, 2025
P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence
Announcements
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Scholastic Book Fair
Students will have a chance to shop for books at our Scholastic book fair starting on November 10th, 2025!
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P.S. 172 Read-A-Thon!
Bring in your gently used books. They can be dropped off at the main entrance.
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P.S. 172 Costume Swap 2025
Drop of kids’ costumes in good condition in the collection box in the PS 172 front entrance area. Collection ends Thursday 10/23. Pick up new costumes at Hispanic Heritage Night on Friday 10/24.P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence -
Fourth Annual Fun & Friendship Day- June 4
We’re excited to celebrate Fun & Friendship Day on Wednesday, June 4th (Rain date: Friday, June 13th)—a day full of joy, connection, and community! Throughout the day, students will take part in a variety of engaging activities and stations both inside and outside their classrooms. ********Please make sure students wear sneakers on this day. Crocs and sandals are not permissible if students intend to engage in physical activity.********
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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
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Thursday, October 2: No School (Yom Kippur)
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Friday, October 3: Check backpacks for Club Permission Slips!
Week of October 5 – October 11
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Tuesday, October 7: Families as Learning Partners (8:30 AM in Classroom)
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Friday, October 10: Club Permission Slips & Fees Due Today!
Week of October 12 – October 18
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Monday, October 13: No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day & Italian-American Heritage Day)
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Thursday, October 16: Virtual PTA General (7 PM on Zoom)
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Friday, October 17: School Picture Day
Week of October 19 – October 25
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Monday, October 20: No School (Diwali)
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Week of October 21: Fall Enrichment Clubs Begin this Week!
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Friday, October 24: PS 172 PTA Presents: Hispanic Heritage Night
Week of October 26 – November 1
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Friday, October 31: P.S. 172 Annual Character Parade (9 AM)
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Friday, October 31: 1/2 Day of School for Students (Dismissal at 11:30 AM)
Looking Ahead (November & December)
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November: Native American Heritage Month
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Mon, Nov 4: No School - Election Day
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Nov 10 - 14: Scholastic Book Fair
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Mon, Nov 11: No School - Veterans Day
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Thu, Nov 13: PTA Meeting (7 PM)
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Nov 17: Families as Learning Partners (8:20 AM in classrooms)
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Nov 27 & 28: No School - Thanksgiving & Native American Heritage Day
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