Please see the important dates and upcoming events on the School Calendar!
Today is the final day of our Double Good Popcorn fundraiser!
If you’ve been meaning to support our dancers, this is the last chance to help us reach our costume goal. Every order makes a meaningful difference for our middle school team.
Thank you for cheering on the arts at P.S./I.S. 48!
Please visit the ParentSquare post for ordering and additional information.
Holiday Cookie Sale!
Pre-Order Only - No Cash!
The PTA is excited too announce that we will be delivering holiday cookies on December 22nd! Individually wrapped cookies will be handed out to your child during lunch, for them to enjoy then or take home. Each $5 purchase is for 1 individually wrapped snowman cookie as pictured.
Cookies will NOT be available to purchase on the day of the event, and we will not accept cash. All orders must be placed before December 7th via Parent Square.
Please see the ParentSquare post for ordering and additional information.
JV Boys vs. IS 27 3:30pm
Varsity Boys vs. IS 49 4:30pm
We are excited to see our community come out and support our teams!
Please review our Student Spectator Policy below:
To ensure a safe and supervised environment at all school athletic events:
Parent/Guardian Requirement
All student spectators must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
The parent/guardian must accompany the student to the game and remain on-site for the entire duration of the event.
Supervision
Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their child throughout the game.
Students may not be left unattended at any time.
Entry Restrictions
No student will be permitted to enter the game without an accompanying adult.
Students arriving without a parent or guardian will not be admitted.
Thank you for your cooperation in making all of our sporting events safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Let's Go Lions!
The PTA will be selling small snacks at the Lion's Basketball Games at 3:30 and 4:30! Snacks cost $1 or $2. Can't wait to see you there!
All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend the game!
Join us for a fun night of painting for the whole family.
Date: Friday, November 21, 2025
Time: 6pm
Location: P.S./I.S. 48 Cafeteria
Watercolor Painting
Make Your Watercolor Painting Look MAGICAL With These Easy Watercolor Techniques
Class hosted by Mr. Garfinkel, Art Teacher
Price: $8 per painter
Price includes all paint supplies and materials
Good morning.
Parents please take the time to stop in when picking up your children to look for their lost belongings in our lost and found. There is a coat rack and a chest right near the security desk. We have jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, water bottles, pencil cases, hats, and scarfs and other misc items.
We will be donating all sweaters come November 26th. A lot of these items have been here for over a month please inform your children also to stop by and look for their missing items.
Support Our School with the Box Tops App!
The holiday season is the perfect time to start earning money for our school—just by scanning the receipts you already have!
Getting started is simple:
Download the Box Tops for Education App
Shop as you normally do
Scan your receipts
Watch your earnings grow!
Every scan helps our school, and those holiday purchases can really add up. Thank you for supporting our students!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Our food drive will take place from October 14th- November 7th.
The food drive collections will go to Jacob’s Well food Pantry and The SSG Michael Ollis Freedom Foundation .
Join us in collecting non-perishable food items.
Each grade will be responsible for supplying the following item:
Pre-K: Canned Corn
K: Canned Cranberry Sauce
1st: Canned String Beans
2nd: Apple Sauce
3rd: Brown Gravy
4th: Canned Yams
5th: Boxed Stuffing
6th: Boxed Mashed Potatoes
7th: Canned Cream of Mushroom Soup
8th: Boxed Corn Muffin Mix
Help us reach our goal of 250 boxes!
Chocolate Challenge!
No Homework Pass
Help us reach our goal
Don't forget, every student who sells one box of chocolate will get a homework pass when the sale ends!!
Request a box; thank you so much to those of you who have sold boxes already! Everyone makes a difference!
Picture Day is Coming to PS/IS 48!
We’re excited to welcome Yearbook Innovations to PS/IS 48 for Individual and Class Photos!
Friday October 10th for: 8th grade graduation photos in cap and gown. 6th & 7th grade individual and Class photos.
Wednesday October 15th for: PreK-2nd Individual and class photos. Faculty and Staff individual photos.
Thursday October 16th for: 3rd-5th grade individual and class photos. Any remaining staff photos.
Please note: All students will be photographed, whether or not a picture package is purchased. These images are used for school records, IDs, and the yearbook, so participation is essential.
Volunteer Opportunity: Help Make Picture Day a Success!
We’re seeking parent volunteers to assist during Picture Day and ensure everything runs smoothly. Even one hour of your time makes a difference!
Volunteer Shifts: Friday October 10th, Wednesday October 15th, Thursday October 16th.
• Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Afternoon: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
If you can help, please complete the form included on the ParentSquare post.
Ordering Picture Packages
To purchase your child’s photo package:
Important: If you have more than one child at PS/IS 48, you must place separate orders for each student. The platform allows only one order per child.
Delivery: Picture packages take approximately 6–8 weeks to process and will be delivered directly to PS/IS 48. The PTA will send them home in your child’s backpack.
Thank you for your support in making Picture Day a smooth and memorable experience for all PS/IS48 students!
PS/IS 48 is honored to have been recognized as a Kindness Certified School in 2025; Kindness Grows Here!
Principal: Ms. O'Donnell
Middle School AP: Ms. Corson
Elementary School AP: Ms. Iacoviello
Guidance Councilor & RFA Liaison: Ms. Reese
Parent Coordinator: Ms. Hionas
School Phone Number: (718) 447-8323
Fax: (718) 815-3956
Address: 1050 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
To contact individual staff members, please use the ParentSquare Staff Directory Page
Dear PS/IS 48 Families,
As part of a statewide mandate to support safe, focused, and healthy learning environments, our school will implement a bell-to-bell cell phone and personal electronic device policy beginning September 2025. This policy is in alignment with New York Education Law Section 2803 and Chancellor's Regulation A-413. For more information on this policy, visit the NYCDOE Family-Facing Page.
Legal Background New York Education Law Section 2803, enacted in May 2025, requires all public schools to prohibit the use of personal internet-enabled devices (such as smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets) by students during the school day, with exceptions only for educational use, medical needs, emergencies, or legal requirements. Chancellor's Regulation A-413, revised in June 2025, mandates secure storage of student devices, clear communication procedures for families, and written policies shared with all stakeholders.
PS/IS 48 is committed to fostering a safe, distraction-free, and respectful learning environment. To that end, personal electronic devices (cell phones, smartwatches, AirPods, etc.) are not to be used, seen, or heard during the instructional school day.
Effective the first day of school, September 4, 2025:
School hours: 8:00am-2:20pm
Students will place their devices in a school-issued pouch and secure it in front of school staff during morning arrival. Pouches will be issued on the first day of school.
Students will store their tight velcro locked pouches in their school bags for the entire school day.
At the end of the school day, students will open their pouches at the end of period 8 in front of school staff.
Students will remove their device(s) and place their pouches in their schoolbag before leaving the building.
Students with approved early dismissal will be able to open their pouch in the main office or at the Dean’s/Assistant Principal’s Office.
In the event that the pouch is lost or damaged, the school will collect a $5 replacement fee.
Student Contact with Families:
If a student needs to contact their parent or guardian during the school day, they may request to use the designated phone in the Main Office or Assistant Principal's office with the permission of their classroom teacher.
Elementary Assistant Principal - Danielle Iacoviello - Office 221 DIacoviello2@schools.nyc.gov
Middle School Assistant Principal - Marilyn Corson - Office 321 MCorson@schools.nyc.gov
In the event of an emergency or extenuating circumstances, parents or guardians can call the main office at (718) 447-8323 extension 0 to reach their child.
Emergency Communication:
In the event of a school emergency (such as an evacuation, lockdown, or shelter-in-place), we will notify all parents and guardians via Parent Square, Operoo and NYCPS Schools Account with updates and instructions.
Please ensure your contact information is up to date in Parent Square, Operoo and https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
If you have issues with any of our communication platforms, please contact Parent Coordinator Maria Hionas at MHionas2@schools.nyc.gov
Progressive Discipline Policy:
Students who use electronic devices in violation of the NYCPS Discipline Code, the school's policy, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413 , and/or the NYCPS Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy ("IAUSP") will be subject to progressive discipline. This means that the disciplinary responses will escalate based on the nature and frequency of the violation.
Progressive Response to Policy Violations
1st Offense:
Verbal reminder and redirection
Parent contact
2nd Offense:
Dean notified; written documentation
Parent contact
Progressive discipline and behavioral intervention
3rd Offense:
Device turned in at the Dean’s Office upon arrival
Parent conference
Progressive discipline and behavioral intervention
4th Offense:
Mandatory guardian pickup of the device
Student may be restricted from extracurriculars and school privileges
Student placed on an individual compliance plan
Progressive discipline and behavioral intervention
Other- Lost or Stolen:
In the unlikely event that an electronic device is stolen or damaged at school, parents can submit a claim to the Comptroller’s Office. More information on submitting a claim is available on the Comptroller's Web Page
Sincerely,
Allison O’Donnell
Principal
Welcome to Middle School!
Please view the presentation from our
"Welcome to Middle School Transition- Family Workshop".
Communication
Parent/Guardian Communication will be using:
ParentSquare
Email Blast from our PTA
Operoo - an online system for communicating forms and information to our families. All documents will be sent out digitally through this system. Operoo will make it easy for you to receive forms and notices and keep your emergency cards up to date!
Contact Information:
Principal Allison O’Donnell
Assistant Principal IA PreK - 4 Ms. Iacoviello
Assistant Principal 5-8 Marilyn Corson
Parent Coordinator Maria Hionas
Guidance Counselor Christine Reese
Pupil Accounting Secretary Donna Cusick
Attendance Coordinator Diane Barone
My Student Account:
If you have not created an account on mystudent.nyc. Please contact Parent Coordinator, Maria Hionas for the creation code. On this site you can view attendance, grades, and more. This is where you will see your child’s report card in November.
Student Email Addresses:
All students will receive a NYC DOE email address this year
Important Student Information
Official School Hours - 8:00am-2:00pm
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