P188X

 NYCPS cybersecurity awareness month       https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/digital-citizenship/cybersecurity-awareness-month

Fall 2026

Dear Students and Families, 

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We are excited to begin another year of learning, growth, and opportunity at P188X. To our returning students and families, welcome back! To those joining our school community for the first time, welcome to the P188X Family. We are especially excited to celebrate the expansion of our P198X site, extending opportunities and services to support even more students and families  as we continue to grow and strengthen our school community. Our 2026-2027 Theme-"P188X: Inspiring Academic Success • Growing Minds • Strengthening Independence • Shaping Futures" Our R.A.M.S. Expectations: Respect • Achieve • Motivate • Succeed

Our Students with Attendance Goals (S.W.A.G.) target is 90.1%. We need your support in achieving this goal.  Attendance is one of the most essential factors in your child's success and ability to receive all required related services. Please try to schedule appointments outside of the school day whenever possible. If your child is well enough to attend school before or after an appointment, please bring them to school. We also encourage families to schedule vacations during school recess periods and avoid extending vacations. Extended absences can adversely affect student progress and the consistency that is so important to learning. 

This year, we remain committed to strengthening academics, wellness, independence, and future readiness for every student. We encourage all students to actively engage in their learning, participate in PBIS activities, and explore leadership opportunities through student government and other school programs. We are also excited to announce our collaboration with Partnership with Children (PWC) through the CS for All Program, providing students with additional opportunities to develop critical thinking, creativity, and technology skills.

Important Family Reminders:

• Follow the Distraction-Free Cell Phone Policy.
• Keep contact information, medical alerts, physicals, and immunizations current.
• Bring charged NYCPS-issued iPads to school each day.
• Review and provide requested school supplies.
• Attend all scheduled school meetings and appointments (virtual or in person).
• Leave prohibited items at home, including hats, vapes, scooters, toys, and large sums of money.

Families, your partnership is essential to our success. By working together, we can create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a year filled with achievement, growth, independence, and success!

Warmly,

Shanie J. Smith-Baugh

Principal, P188X