Welcome to PS 163
The Alfred E. Smith School
Our Vision
At PS 163, we value diversity, equity, respect, and integration. We aim to infuse joy in learning while centering identity at the core. Students' cultural and lived experiences will be celebrated to appreciate our shared humanity. Childhood years should focus on social-emotional well-being and student-centered learning that inspires all children to achieve their full academic potential.
Welcome to a place where children love to learn and grow!
The science lab is where young scientists experiment, explore, and get excited about learning! With hands-on activities and safe, engaging experiments, students learn by doing—and having fun.
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Upcoming Events
NYS Testing Schedule
ELA
● April 14th: 5th Grade
● April 15th: 4th & 5th Grades
● April 16th: 3rd & 4th Grades
● April 17th: 3rd Grade
Math UPDATED
● April 28th: 5th Grade
● April 29th: 4th & 5th Grades
● May 6th : 3rd & 4th Grades
● May 7th : 3rd & 4th Grades
● May 1st: 5th Grade
Science
● May 12th: 5th Grade
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week (May 3–8)!
We’re looking forward to celebrating our incredible teachers and staff with a week of special activities:
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🌈 May 3: Chalk the Walk
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🥐 May 5: Breakfast
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🍎 May 6: Lunch
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💌 May 7: Say Thank You
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🍪 May 8: Sweet Treats
¡La Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros es la próxima semana (del 3 al 8 de mayo)!
Estamos deseando celebrar a nuestros increíbles maestros y personal con una semana de actividades especiales:
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🌈 3 de mayo: Decora el camino con tiza
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🥐 5 de mayo: Desayuno
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🍎 6 de mayo: Almuerzo
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💌 7 de mayo: Di «gracias»
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🍪 8 de mayo: Dulces caprichos
SPRING FAIR
Spring Fair – May 16 (12:00–4:00 PM)
Our Spring Fair is one of the biggest and most anticipated events of the year! We’ll be hosting a ticket presale with early bird pricing and bundle options before school during the week of May 11th—keep an eye out!
We’re still looking for volunteers to help make the day a success. As a thank you, all volunteers will receive $20 in tickets to use toward food, games, and activities. Please follow the link to sign up:
Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school community. We couldn’t do this without you!
Contact Us
PS 163 The Alfred E. Smith School always has its doors open. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions regarding our academics, events, students, staff or anything else.
163 West 97th St. New York, NY 10025
Parent-Teacher Coordinator:
Norma Montaleza
NMontaleza@schools.nyc.gov
(212) 678-2854