Principal's Message

  • Shanie J. Smith-Baugh

    Shanie J. Smith-Baugh

Welcome Letter From the Principal - School Year 2024-2025

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! On behalf of the administration and staff we welcome back our returning families, as well as extend an enthusiastic welcome to our newest families! P188X is a multi-sited District 75 school serving the Pre-K through 12th grade student populations. Our hours of operation for the entire organization are 8:10 a.m. to 3:oo p.m. except for the Inclusion program. All of our sites offer a multitude of services for students in grades PK-12, predominantly in alternate assessment programs. Our P34 site is near some of the best learning resources in the Bronx, The Bronx Zoo and Botanical Gardens. P34 offers the most diverse population of students in Pre-K, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School programs. Our M.S. 301 site is located near the central shopping hub on Third Avenue, and it offers a diverse student population with a standardized assessment of autistic classes and alternate assessment programs for grades 6-8. Finally, our H790 site is an alternate assessment high school site located near Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Court System, with inclusion classes and various work sites for our students in grades 9-12 to obtain vocational and post-secondary skills.

Here are a few tips:

  • Review your child’s school supply list and ensure they have the required supplies
  • Attend all school appointments
  • Update the school with a working phone number, current physical, updated Immunization information, and medical alerts

In order to facilitate learning, students at P188X are not permitted to bring the following; however, it is not limited to these items:

  • Gang related paraphernalia, bikes, glass bottles, large sums of money, expensive jewelry, toys, handheld games, cameras, and any other items which will be a distraction and/or subject to the Discipline Code. This is in the best interest of your child to avoid theft, injury, and/or conflicts.
  • Compliance with the Chancellor’s regulations on prohibited items will be enforced at all sites.
  • Click here for a copy of the school’s cell phone policy.

The school is not responsible in the event your child brings the aforementioned or any prohibited items to school. Such items are subject to confiscation which will require you to come into school to retrieve them.

Things To Remember:

1. Please ensure you check your child’s book bag daily for letters, permission slips, and/or homework.

2. Communication is essential! Ensure your child’s blue card is returned immediately and update the school if your information changes.

3. If your child is absent or late please contact the school as soon as possible.

4. Completely fill out all paperwork and return to the school promptly.

5. Metro card/walking consent students may be held for detention or safety reasons . You will be notified when applicable.

6. If you need resources or assistance please contact our Parent Coordinator.

7. Review our school website regularly: www.p188x.org

7. Join the Parent Association and get involved!

During the school year you may need to contact the school.

Name Title Phone Number
Shanie J. Smith-Baugh Principal (718) 561-2052
Isabella Valderrama Parent Coordinator (718) 561-2052 x 173
Jennifer Roman Pupil Accounting Secretary (718) 561-2052
Rosalinda Thompkins Attendance Teacher (718) 561-2052
Trevor Headley Assistant Principal P34 (718) 561-2052
Asia Williams Assistant Principal P34/Related Services (718) 561-2052
Benjamin Gehlmeyer Assistant Principal MS 301 (718) 585-0054
Wahnda Milton Assistant Principal H790/H527 (718) 292-7441
Jennifer Bolanos Unit Coordinator P34 (718) 561-2052
Luis Perez Dean M.S. 301 (718) 585-0054
Mario Gamez Dean P34 (718) 561-2052
Antoinette Lee Transition Linkage Coordinator (718) 292-7441

You will receive an introduction letter from your partnering teacher along with other pertinent documents and school supply list(s). Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you and your child this year.

Sincerely,

Shanie J. Smith-Baugh

Principal