K-8 Schools

P.S./M.S. 3
The Raul Julia Mico Society School

Our Mission

The mission of P.S/M.S. 3 is to foster a community of learners that promotes high standards and achievable outcomes for all students. Students will be able to reason, evaluate and to think critically.

Our students will become independent, motivated and productive digital citizens who can participate successfully in a culturally diverse society. Staff, parents and community partnerships will support these goals and take an active role in promoting the school’s mission.

At PS/MS 3 we foster an academic, social and emotional environment that is conducive to learning and promotes student growth.

Address: 2100 Lafontaine Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Phone: (718) 584-1899
Serving Grades: PreK-8
Principal: Denise Brown
Parent Coordinator: Miriam Ortiz
Email: MOrtiz21@schools.nyc.gov

P.S./M.S. 15
Institute for Environmental Learning School

Our Mission

The primary focus is to build a “Community of Learners and Leaders.” The community of learners and leaders at PS/MS 15 encourages the involvement of stakeholders so that they are active participants in a collaborative decision-making process.

We encourage active participation and exploration by placing special value on personal growth and development. It is our intent to educate young people who will strive for excellence and be college and career ready. Our expectations will be for every child to reach their highest potential through our home-school community.

Address: 2195 Andrews Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Phone: (718) 563-0473
Serving Grades: K-8
Principal: Sarah Sosbe

P.S./M.S. 20
The P.O. G.J. Werdan III School

Our Mission

PS/MS 20 is dedicated to striving for excellence for all students. Through our balanced partnership of teachers, staff, students, parents, and the community, all students are guided to take responsibility for their own learning. We believe that a supportive, risk-free learning environment supports students in their pursuit of lifelong academic and personal achievement.

The grant will support our partnership with Teacher College Reading and Writing Project coaches to provide professional development for our teachers in Reading, Writing and, Reading Rescue. The funds will pay for coaches for grade bands, PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and professional development for our educational assistants to support students with Rewards, Reading Rescue, and/or Great Leaps.

The plans to measure and communicate project results will be based on the proficiency levels of our students in grades 3-8, from the NYS ELA 2021 Results. We celebrate our results to the kids, staff, and parents once the data is released through school assemblies. Our goal is to continue our state standing as a school in “Good Standing.”

Address: 3050 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: (718) 515-9370
Serving Grades: PreK-8
Principal: Michael Pontebbi, I.A.
Parent Coordinator: Benita Washington
Emai: BWashington@schools.nyc.gov

P.S./M.S. 37
The Multiple Intelligence School

Our Mission

At PS/MS 37 we strive to create a learning community that values cultural and linguistic diversity, a climate of collegiality, kindness and respect, and is accountable to the individual learning style and ability of every member of our school.

We envision a place where students are actively engaged in academically rigorous activities that will allow them to explore and discover new learning experiences which will prepare them for real life applications.

As lifelong learners, we will commit to grow and develop appropriate practices that are meaningful, challenging, and creative. We will strive to constantly examine, authentically assess, and reflect on our work to improve our pedagogy that will lead to student success.

We view parents as partners in the teaching- learning process and strive to include the contribution of all members of our school community to learn and grow.

Address: 360 West Street, Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: (718) 796-0362
Serving Grades: K-8
Principal: Susana Boyko, I.A.
Parent Coordinator: Elizabeth Coca
Emai: ECoca2@schools.nyc.gov

P.S./M.S. 95
The Sheila Mencher School

Our Mission

PS/MS 95’s supportive learning community will utilize a data-driven approach to:

  • Provide ample opportunity for teachers to attend professional development and common planning time to ensure rigorous instruction is evident in every classroom.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of our students in order to address their individual needs through social emotional learning and culturally responsiveness strategies.
  • Foster collaborative partnerships with our teachers, students, parents, related personnel and community-based organizations to have a collective voice in the decision making process of nurturing a student-centered school.

Address: 3961 Hillman Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
Phone: (718) 796-9200
Serving Grades: PreK-8
Principal: Serge Davis

P.S./M.S. 279
The Captain Manuel Rivera Jr. School

Our Mission

The mission of PS/MS 279 is W.I.N.G.S.:

  • W – Working collaboratively with all stakeholders to support and develop culturally diverse students into future community leaders.
  • I – Incorporating small group instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • N – Nurturing young minds through social emotional learning.
  • G – Growing individually and collectively to ensure progress and proficiency for all students.
  • S – Supporting students to be self-reliant and socially and emotionally aware.

Address: 2100 Walton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
Phone: (718) 584-6004
Serving Grades: K-8
Principal: Jean Dalton
Parent Coordinator: Samantha Velez
Email: SVelez21@schools.nyc.gov

P.S./M.S. 280
The Mosholu Parkway School

Our Mission

The mission of PS/MS 280 is challenging students’ intellect, encouraging independent thinking, and fostering social responsibility,” by:

  • Using professional development to strengthen our instructional core by examining and further refining our practices aligned to Advanced Literacy.
  • Continuing to develop collaborative teacher teams, improving teacher practice, while monitoring student progress towards increased student outcomes.
  • Partnering with parents, students, and the school community to foster a shared responsibility, while integrating culturally responsive social-emotional learning strategies to help students reach their full academic potential.

Address: 3202 Steuben Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: (718) 405-6360
Serving Grades: K-8
Principal: James Weeks
Parent Coordinator: Iris Pena
Email: IPena2@schools.nyc.gov

P.S./M.S. 315
The Lab School

Our Mission

Our mission at the Lab School for Children is to encourage a passion and appreciation for written literacies in learning environments where reading. writing, speaking and listening are at the core of supporting all students to become lifelong learners.

We believe:

  • All learners can be literate when they become passionate about reading, write about what they read, and talk about what they have learned.
  • Students should have opportunities to read, talk and write daily by engaging in learning tasks related to the world.
  • Students should be exposed to a print rich environment that provides supports for all learners to use language as a means for communicating effectively with a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes.

Address: 2865 Claflin Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
Phone: (929) 257-7750
Serving Grades: K-8
Principal: Gaby Flores
Parent Coordinator: Margarita Muley
Email: MMuley@schools.nyc.gov

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