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P256Q "Kids First, High Expectations, No Excuses"
P56Q @ 438
About us
P256Q@831 is a self-contained building, which houses eleven classes ranging from Pre-K through the 5th grade; we also have an inclusion program housed across the street within PS114Q. Our program implements the Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped Children (TEACCH) methodology while following an alternate assessment curricula, that is aligned to Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS). Our students enjoy experiences in the visual arts, music, physical education and science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) based activities. We also host various special events and field trips to explore the community, which are supported by our teachers and related service providers.
Ratios served include: 8:1:2, 6:1:1, 8:1:1, 12:1:1 and 8:1.
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Elected officials and SCA celebrate ground breaking of new PS 256 facility
Ralph Mancini | on October 12, 2018
1) Councilman Eric Ulrich (at far right) was on hand to ring in the construction of PS 256’s new facility on Beach 135th Street. Also pictured (from left to right) are: General contractor James Moriarty Jr., SCA President Lorraine Grillo, State Senator Joseph Addabbo, PS 256 Principal Robert Lopez and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato. Photo by Ralph Mancini
The joy on the part of Councilman Eric Ulrich and his colleagues in city government was palpable on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 12, as they officially turned the first sod on PS 256’s new state-of-the-art building on 445 Beach 135th Street, across the street from its current location.
“This is going to be a wonderful addition to the community,” said Ulrich, who applauded NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) President Lorraine Grillo for her support in the $31 million investment that will afford students access to a wider variety of school programs, with a particular focus on youngsters with special needs.
“We know there’s such a great need to serve children that are on the spectrum somewhere and require very specialized instruction and instructional activities,” imparted the city legislator when breaking down the specifics of the new edifice that will open its doors in September 2020.
State Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato shared in Ulrich’s excitement for the project, with Addabbo mentioning how the school’s “dedicated” teachers will soon be able to truly make a difference with the resources that children really need.
PS 256 Principal Robert Lopez saw the upgraded site as being a beacon of hope for all programs and promised that his committed staff would produce “wonderful things” down the road once the new space is up and running.
Ulrich lauded the efforts of design manager Cleveland Morrison and architectural firm Di Domenico and Partners for their respective roles in laying the groundwork for the undertaking.
Grillo capped off the festivities by adding: “It’s about damn time that we in the city recognize the needs of these children and give them everything they deserve.”
| Teacher | Class |
|---|---|
| Gerianne Cashin | 8.1.2 Preschool |
| Megan Fitzpatrick | 6.1.1 |
| Diane Sunde | 6.1.1 |
| Theresa Hoffman | 6:1:1 |
| Emily Remsen | 6:1:1 |
| Jourdan Petrone | 6:1:1 |
| Catherine Hennes | 6:1:1 |
| Maureen Williams | 6:1:1 |
| Krista Memi | 8.1.1 |
| Jennifer Alicea | 8.1.1 |
| Kimberly Donaldson | 12:1:1 |
| Patricia Kelly | D75 Inclusion at 114Q |
| Casey Ann Brouder | Art |
| Jessie Ford | Adapted Physical Education: |
| Rachel Chasin | Science: |
| Lauren Sarrel | Social Studies |
| PARAPROFESSIONALS | |
|---|---|
| Kleo Berlingieri | |
| Arleen Callanan | |
| Amy Cohen | |
| Susan Dawo | |
| Kerry Divilly | |
| Rosa Fermin | |
| Annabella Frias | |
| Teresa HoucK | |
| Ivon Jules | |
| Terrell Leach | |
| Laura Maroney | |
| Maura McGuire | |
| Karen McKelvey | |
| Jason McMilleon | |
| Marguerite Moran | |
| Carolann Moynihan | |
| Helen Renda | |
| Wanda Santiago | |
| Debra VanDexter | |
| Catherine White | |
| Patricia Woods | |
| Mary Kay Nasta | |
| SPEECH THERAPISTS | |
| Teresa Castro | |
| Polly Manikakis | |
| Michelle Mongelli | |
| Christine Schneider | |
| Daniel Adler | |
| OCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS | |
| Luanne Horne | |
| Nancy Fash | |
| Tedra LaPierre | |
| Laura Cantwell | |
| PHYSICAL THERAPIST | |
| Karen Ronen | |
| COUNSELOR | |
| Mabel LaFontaine | |
| SCHOOL PSYCOLOGIST | |
| Nicole Luccisano | |
| ENL TEACHER | |
| Rebecca Mentor | |
| NURSE | |
| Marie Thompson | |
| VISION TEACHER | |
| soon.. | |
| HEARING TEACHER | |
| soon.. | |
| SCHOOL AIDES | |
| Eileen Amodeo | |
| Gabrielle Ferguson | |
| AGENTS | |
| Agent Carmen Vasquez | |
Kris Melbourne
Asst. Principal
Shannon Russell
Unit Coordinator
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445 Beach 135th Street
Belle Harbor, New York 11694
Phone: 718-673-6070
Fax: 718-673-6073
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