Click here to download the February Newsletter.pdf
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
We are in the process of having promotion in doubt meetings with teachers. If your child is in this category, you will be contacted and must have a meeting with the teacher and myself or Ms. Myers-Jusko, Assistant Principal. We have many interventions at P.S. 51 to help struggling students. We will discuss with you what we have done to help your child, where your child is performing now and where he/she should be by the end of the school year.
Ms. Djiounas, the 1/2 grade teacher has left the school to have her first baby Congratulations to Ms Djiounas. Isabel Grace was born on January 27 weighing 7 lbs 7 oz. Ms. Sklenarik, a student teacher we had is replacing her for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Benowitz, the 4/5 Grade teacher will be leaving the first week in February to have her first baby. Ms. Altamore, from P.S. 6, is replacing her for the remainder of the school year. We will have a meet and greet in February so you have the opportunity to meet both of them. We wish both of them much happiness as they enter the world of parenthood. Our P.S. 51 school community continues to grow and expand in numbers everyday.
I want to congratulate five students out of fourteen who have worked on the goal of coming to school on time. We had met with the students and parents to work on this goal. These five students came to school 0 or 1 time late. They received awards on Thursday, January 28 during arrival. Thank you families or caregivers for working with us on this important goal. Thank you to all families or caregivers who get their child to school on time everyday. I know how difficult it is since I had to get my three children out of the house everyday from Brooklyn, bring them to their schools in Manhattan and then get to P.S. 51. It was not an easy task.
The Story Pirates/Striking Viking Theatre Program has been working with students in Grades 2-5. They will be performing selected students’ plays on Friday, February 5. We will have two performances that day.
Ms. Cain has been working hard on the Talent Show. There will be two performances on Friday, February 12.
CookShop, the nutrition program we do in 1st and 2nd grade classes, has begun. If you can help your child’s class, please contact the teacher. CookShop is on Fridays. Chinese New Years is Sunday, February 14. The Chinese families are organizing a celebration for Friday, February 12. I will also teach students the lion dance that will be done in all classes. Gung Hay Fa Choy (Happy New Year.) We will have winter break from February 13 – 21. School will re-convene on February 22.
Nancy Sing-Bock
Principal of P.S. 51
The PS 51 Library Media Center Opening
The opening of the brand new PS 51 Library Media Center was held on December 11, 2009. The guest list included representatives from Christine Quinn’s office, Manhattan Borough President’s office, Dan Feigelson, our Network Leader, Mary Silver, District 2 Community Education Council Rep, and Lucas Shapiro, Housing Conservation. Also present was the Library Committee, the School Leadership Team, and the Student Council. The school chorus performed, the 3rd graders read their poetry and Livan, an ESL student did a special PowerPoint presentation. Click here to view photos of the opening.
P. S. 51 Protests the New Proposed Schoolyard!
Even though the new school will be for 660 students, double the size it is now, the new schoolyard will shrink from 16,000 square feet to 12,200 square feet. The photo shows the decrease in size. The area where the students are standing will be the only outdoor space available for our students. Photo by Barry Johnson. Click on photo to enlarge.
The Enrichment Program
Click here for photos of the Lower Grades engaged in the PS 51 Enrichment Program. The students enjoy cooking, photography, photo booth, board games, origami and arts and crafts.
Support your School!
32 responses so far ↓
1 Sashiel and Family // Sep 10, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Wow! This school is doing great! I love to see all the familiar faces and my old classrooms. Mrs Perlas, it’s good to see that you still keep up the “Actions Have Consequences” poster. It shows you really put in and mean what you teach. I love you all see you in January or any up coming events. I may be gone but my love for this school is still as strong!
Sashiel - Class of 2008
2 Lisa Perez and Family // Sep 25, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hello. I was once a student at P.S. 51. I am 27 years old now and am living in Brooklyn, N.Y. My memories of this school as a child are great. I am happy to see Mrs. Perlas and Mrs. Garcia are still teaching. Mrs. Perlas was my 6th grade teacher and she was the best. I still remember Mrs. Perlas reading us that book, “Hatchet.” Mrs. Garcia was our library teacher and read us so many wonderful books. I love and miss you very much. I love what has been done to the school. It has come a long way. I would like to come and visit. I know the rules must be different now then they were then so let me know when that is possible.
-Lisa Perez- Class of 1993
3 Lisa Perez and Family // Sep 25, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Here is a photo of me with some friends getting ready for our 6th grade Christmas show. I was in Mrs. Perlas’ class. Ahh the memories.
http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f94/sexybklynmami81/thegirls.jpg
4 Dalilah Smith // Oct 16, 2008 at 10:39 am
Hi! I was a student at PS 51 from Kindergarten through 3rd grade and I was a kindergarten student of Ms. Catechis in 1989, Ms. Moore 1990 and Ms. Klein for 1991 and 1992. I’m 25 years old now with a 3 year old little girl of my own and I’ve been living in the Bronx with my daughter and Husband. I have a lot of great memories from PS 51 and I’m glad to see how well it’s doing, if we didn’t live in the Bronx my daughter would definitly be a student there.
5 Maria Perlas // Nov 24, 2008 at 8:21 pm
Wow!! Ms. Garcia, you do a great job with the website! I WORK at 51, and I still love to see the photos… Kudos to you.
We have a wonderful school, and now it is out there for everyone to see.
6 Amirah Snead // Dec 2, 2008 at 5:15 pm
I will always love this school no matter where I go. I miss you all and I will see you all. My new school is nothing compared to PS 51. I will love you teachers forever!!
7 Thomas Lacy // Dec 11, 2008 at 9:36 pm
I must say I really enjoyed the various slideshows-
I was a student at Dear Howe in 1978 for 4th grade and am amazed by how much the school and its mission have improved over the years. I’m also delighted to see all the wonderful conveniences and benefits that today’s PS 51 Students can now take for granted what were either scarce or non-existent in my day.
If anyone would like to know how quality public education can be successfully run, HERE’S HOWE!!! ~Warmest Regards, T. Lacy:-)
8 Martha Ensing // Mar 30, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I attended PS51 from 1959 to 1961-2.
I am searching for my best friend at the time.
Do you have old year books?.
Her name was Betty Evans and I lost track of her due to a burglary in our house which forced our relocation.
Loved reading your web page
9 Jasmine Hernandez // Apr 15, 2009 at 12:16 am
I really miss PS 51 and all the teachers. I especially miss Mrs. Perlas and her classroom. Ms. Garcia I hope I see you again soon. Keep up the good work Mrs. Perlas.
10 Sashiel Nosworthy // Apr 23, 2009 at 8:57 pm
I love this school and I think about you guys everyday. Ms. Garcia I will miss you so much and every time I visit the school I will remember you. It won’t be the same without you. I will remember the great memories you left class of 2008 with and the love you gave to every child that walked into the computer room. I miss all of my old teachers and Ms Perlas. I hope to see you all soon.
Thank you Sashiel for your heart warming comments. I remember how you were always willing to help, especially the little children. You were and are a wonderful student. I will never forget you. The website is a great way to let us know how you are doing. Keep in touch and invite me to you college graduation! - Norka Garcia
11 yeimy // Apr 24, 2009 at 5:16 pm
I love this website. It rocks. Mostly I love all the great memories we all have had these past years. The Elias Howe School P.S 51 is the best school. I love all the teachers.
12 Maria Perlas // May 5, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Sash, it is comments like yours that keep teachers going, day in/day out! Thank you for your sweet words. I hope you are as dedicated and focused as you were last year with me. Keep up the good work, baby-girl.
13 Jeimy Rojas // Jun 5, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I miss the school SO much. Lab is nothing compared to P.S. 51. So many memories in this school…
14 Natalie Murillo // Jun 5, 2009 at 6:09 pm
I am going to remember a lot of things that all my teachers have taught me. There’s going to be a lot of memories that are going to stay in my heart forever. I will miss everyone in this school. No other school could ever be the best school because PS 51 is the best.
15 Kaitlyn Dutchin // Jun 24, 2009 at 8:02 pm
I LOVE PS.51! It’s the greatest school and I am going to miss Ms. Garcia. She is the best. I will really miss her. I will also miss the 5th graders.
16 Brittany Rodriguez // Jun 25, 2009 at 3:34 pm
I will miss ps51 so much! I just graduated yesterday and it was amazing. You were right not a dry eye in the building. If any students from PS 51 are reading this, you are going to have so much fun at graduation. You might say, “I won’t cry (blah blah blah)” But you will! It is very emotional.
Hi Brittany. It is great that you are visiting the PS 51 website. I have never seen such an emotional graduation at PS 51. Enjoy your summer. When you get to middle school, just knock them out. Continue being the fantastic student that you are. Make us proud and always come back here to see what PS 51 is up to. Love you, Ms. Norka Garcia
17 Kaitlyn Dutchin // Jun 25, 2009 at 6:06 pm
PS 51 rocks! I am going to miss the 5th graders.
Hi Kaitlyn! I am going to miss you! It is wonderful to see that you visit the school website. Have a great summer. Love you, Ms. Norka Garcia
18 Susan Treaay-Mannix // Jun 28, 2009 at 3:35 am
Congrat’s to PS 51 students, staff and parents for a successful year. PS 51 Rocks!!!!! I LOVE this website. Ms Garcia you will be missed. You’re the Best!!!! Wishing the PS 51 community a great summer.
Thank you Susan. It is parents like you that make our job easier. Especially you Susan! You are the greatest. You are always looking to see what you can do to help the school. Please know that I appreciate everything you did for my retirement party. That was the bast party PS 51 ever had! Give Patrick and Michael a hug for me. I love those boys. Fondly, Norka Garcia
19 Ramona Arias // Jun 30, 2009 at 1:31 pm
Thanks to all of those teachers who gave Jeremy a chance to show all he was capable off achieving. You will all be remembered. Mrs. Perlas continue being a wonderful teacher and Mrs. Garcia best of luck to you and yes Jeremy will always remember you. He always spoke of you and Mrs. Perlas with a lot of pride having you both as his teachers.
Good luck to all and thanks again for not giving up on my Jeremy have a great summer…Good luck with your new school.
20 Virginia Hedges // Sep 13, 2009 at 10:25 am
Thanks for such a wonderful web page. My grandson attends PS51, but I live in Texas and can’t see him in person when he is in the programs and performances. Your web site is a wonderful way for me to “attend” those things.
I’m also a teacher and am now assured he is enjoying a wonderful academic experience at PS51.
Thanks so much.
21 Diana Saavedra // Oct 17, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Wow! I was so sad to leave PS 51 because I left all my friends and all the teachers. I want to come back to see everybody. I cried in school two times just because I wanted to see everybody. Good luck 4 and 5 graders, you’ll need it. I want to thank all the teachers for teaching me and helping me when I needed it. Also, thanks for the memories I have of PS 51. It’s the best school I ever attended. The memories I have will be in my heart forever.
22 Brittany Rodriguez // Nov 7, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Hey! GUESS WHO? Wow I was reading the newsletter and I can’t believe it’s November. I miss everyone A LOT!!! Middle school is going great so far! Looking at all the old photos on the website made my eyes water. I miss all the teachers and all the students! I will come to visit soon!
Keep rockin mwaaah!
Brittany Rodriguez
23 Ruihan Li // Dec 3, 2009 at 7:53 am
I am Ruihan Li. Do you remember me? I am a student from China! I left school 2006 because I needed to go back to China . I hope teachers and classmates can remember me. I saw the notes and the picture in the website. Some of the students were my best friends.I miss you so much!!! I hope you can email me. My email is liruihan@gmail.com
24 Gilbert Camacho // Feb 13, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I attended PS 51, from 1965 -1971, I only remember a few teacher’s names. Mrs. Panagakos, Mr Economides and Mrs. Goldstein. That was her married name. she got married with another teacher while i attended. The staff was great, because of the years that have passed, make it difficult too remember others, but there were many. I truly enjoyed my school years there, and have fond memories.
25 nathalie suarez // Feb 26, 2010 at 10:10 am
I can not believe most of the comments are from students that attended our school. So many memories. I’m going to miss PS 51 when I leave, so will all the fifth and fourth graders (I talk to them). I miss Mrs.Garcia so much.
Dear Nathalie,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, many alumni students view the website and reminisce about old times. Soon you will be an alumni. Always remember PS 51 and all that you have learned and make us proud. I also miss you and all the students at PS 51. Give my love to your classmates.
With much love,
Ms. Norka Garcia
26 Diana Saavedra // Mar 4, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Hey, what’s up PS 51! It’s Diana Saavedra! I hope the school is going great. Well my school is great. I’ve made friends but I still miss my old friends from elementary school! Ms. Perlas, how’s it going? I hope your students are behaving! I want to say hi to all the teachers that taught me throughout the years I have been at PS 51! PS 51 ROCK! KEEP ON ROCK’IN!
27 Elias E. Bodero // Mar 16, 2010 at 12:51 pm
What a great school and great memories. I attended there between 1955 (immigrated from Ecuador) and 1963. I am now 62 years old and as the school song then, quoted “memories bright will linger on”. Too much time has past for me but I’ll always remember Ms Jackson. I’m glad this fine institution is still here guiding our next generation forward.
As the school song started: We love you dear old 51…….
28 Katherine BRETON // Mar 16, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I love PS 51 so much. I feel like it was my dream to go to this school. I also feel like I was meant to be in this school.
Dear Katherine,
You were meant to be in this school. You were practically born at PS 51. Please give your mother a big hug for me. Keep up the good work. I am proud of you.
Love,
Norka Garcia
29 Elizabeth sanchez // Mar 24, 2010 at 8:07 pm
I love this school so much. I will miss everyone when I graduate. I miss Ms. Garcia. I loved when she used to call me Dora. (I luv you Ms. Garcia) So many good times i will never forget. I will always love PS51 and the teachers
Thank you Elizabeth. I love you too. You will always be my Little Dora the Explorer. PS 51 is lucky to have wonderful students like you. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Norka Garcia
30 MaryAnn // Apr 20, 2010 at 2:06 pm
What a GREAT year at P.S. 51!!! 2009-2010 has been amazing! We have the best parents … truly interested in their children’s education. Thank you parents and caregivers and thanks to our GREAT PTA team. YOU ROCK!
MaryAnn
C0-President PTA
31 kaitlyn dutchin // May 20, 2010 at 7:35 pm
Wow already the middle of May. The fifth graders are almost leaving. PS 51 is like another home to me. Everyone there is like my family i love it. I am going to miss it so much. i am especially going to miss the people. When i look at this website i get a little teary.
32 Ivette rivera // Jun 12, 2010 at 8:44 am
Hi PS 51! I attended PS 51 in the years between 69 to 72. Good memories. I lost all my pictures in a fire. I wish that there’s a way for me to have those memories back. i am 51 years old. I Then attended jJHS 17 that was on 47st between 8 and 9 ave.
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