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Class DOJO is a great way to communicate with your child's teacher in your language. Click here to sign up!
NYCSA (New York City Schools Account) is a great way to access and edit your child's records and emergency contact information. Contact agonzalez2@schools.nyc.gov for help or call the main office at 718-421-9560.
Open Access will be once a month. We have made Open Access a more interactive experience where you participate in the learning your child is doing in the classroom. You will “walk in your child’s footsteps" as you participate with your child in the learning process.
Interested in Bus Service or a MetroCard for your child? Applications are available in the Main Office or you can email agonzalez2@schools.nyc.gov for more information.
Family Income Inquiry Forms help schools receive money for their programs. We are asking you to apply online at https://www.myschoolapps.com
Have you moved or changed schools? Please contact the school secretary at 718-421-9560
Always remember to contact the school in the morning if your child is going to be absent for the school day! If your child is going to the doctor, bring them in with the doctor's note! It will be coded as an excused absence.
Please stay informed by visiting the NYC DOE website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/

Happy lion mascot, "The School of Performing Arts", Lions, PS 315

School Announcements:
June 2025

Last Day of TLP Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
No School Thursday, June 5th and Friday, June 6th, 2025.
Last Day of FDC Friday, June 13, 2025.
No School Thursday, June 19, 2025.
Last Day of School Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Frist Day of School Year 2025-2026: Thursday, September 4, 2025.
The 2024-25 School Calendar for the NYCDOE in all languages: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar/2024-2025-school-year-calendar
*NEW* OMNY Cards: This year, OMNY cards will be distributed to eligible students who live within a qualified distance. These cards can be used on the subway or the bus, with four (4) free rides every day. In addition, ONMY cards can also be used daily, including weekends and over the summer months. It is very important that these cards are kept in a safe location as losing them may result in waiting for three (3) months for a replacement card. So please keep in a safe place and Don't get the OMNY card wet.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Please come to the school building with the necessary documents for registration. Email the parent coordinator at AGONZALEZ2@schools.nyc.gov or call the school at 718-421-9560 if you have any questions and to make an appointment.

Welcome Back Message from our Principal:

Welcome to P.S. 315 2024-25 school year. In order to facilitate a smooth opening of school we have revised our arrival procedures for 9/5/24 & 9/6/24.The following procedures have been put in place:

Prekindergarten- Parents will bring their child on East 24th Street (Exit 7) and Glenwood Rd. As parents check in, they will be provided with a lanyard designating their child’s class assignment. Parents will be escorting their child to their classroom, designated staff will direct you!
Kindergarten- Parents will bring their child on East 23rd Street (Exit 9) and Glenwood Rd. As parents check in, they will be provided with a lanyard designating their child’s class assignment. Staff will escort kindergarten students to auditorium where their teachers will be waiting in designated areas.
Grade 1- Parents will bring their child on East 24th Street (Exit 7) and Glenwood Rd. As parents check in, they will be provided with a lanyard designating their child’s class assignment. Staff will escort grade 1 students to the auditorium where their teachers will be waiting in designated areas.
Grade 2 - Students will line up in the schoolyard located on East 24th Street. Grade 2 students will assemble in the small schoolyard.
Grades 3-5 - Students will assemble in the large schoolyard. Once verified, the student ONLY will be allowed to enter the schoolyard and meet their assigned teacher and class. Teachers will create signs with their name and class written clearly. Staff will assist in escorting the students to their proper line.

School begins at 8:00 a.m. for all students. We thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep the students at P.S. 315 safe. Have a wonderful first day of school!

Sincerely,

Judith Ranft-Quartana, Principal