PS1 Has Officially Earned A Green Business Certification! The application process took almost a year and we thank Brad and Ani for working tirelessly from start to finish. The certification signifies and recognizes excellence in the many steps PS1 continues to take to incorporate sustainable practices into our operations.

Parents, Alumni Parents, Friends: Join us on November 17 @ 5:30 PM

Back by popular demand! Dolly Klock has been a favorite speaker the past few years at PS1 and we are honored to have her join us again.

This workshop will help parents recognize the difference between moodiness and mood disorders, and provide tools for making room for kids' big feelings while regulating our own adult emotions in the process.

This fall, Olders students began an in-depth study of the presidential election process. While learning the history and evolution of how the Executive Branch was established, students are currently running their own simulated campaigns. Using Storypath (an instructional strategy for teaching), the Teaching Tolerance curriculum, as well as additional resources, the Olders Cluster emphasizes civil discourse in their course of study.

PS1 alumni in grades 9-12 returned to PS1 (virtually) to share their experience with parents and students regarding the middle school application process, navigating the social aspect of school, grades, sports, friendships, relationships with teachers, and how one can get to know a school in pandemic times. Each of them demonstrated confidence and self-awareness.

We were thrilled to welcome our first cohorts of Youngers students to campus this week! Students ran into their classrooms with joy and enthusiasm. Thank you to all parents for adhering to our new guidelines and protocols.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Devorah Heitner on October 27, 2020 at 5:30pm! Join us for a conversation on navigating school & screens during COVID 19. In our new REALM, do you wonder...
- How much "screen time" is too much?
- How much video time is too much?
- Are social skills at risk?
- How do you ensure safety on the internet?
- How can a child focus with so many distractions?
Meeting ID: 827 767 76662 Passcode: 8510

Olders students explored the scientific method by investigating if butter makes a better cake! Students broke into groups and baked cakes with butter, oil, and margarine. The students concluded butter does make a better cake. This was a VERY fun activity!

Ever wonder about the results of a PS1 education? The best example all year occurs at Life After PS1 when we get to showcase our empowered 9-12 grade alumni as they return to describe how PS1 helped set the foundation for later life.

Youngers students are thinking about the year ahead and sharing their Hopes and Dreams. Students shared their desires to grow their brains as readers, authors, artists, gamers, and mathematicians. There was a consensus among the students that they can't wait to play together at PS1!