Please refer to the calendar above for the special events and important dates this occurring month at PS/IS 48.
District 31 is hosting a Family Engagement Workshop titled “Preparing for the New York State English Language Arts Exam.”
This virtual workshop will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 10th, with two sessions available: 10:00 – 11:30 AM and 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Dear Families,
PreK - 5th Grade:
February is Black History Month. To honor black heroes in our school, each grade will research the accomplishments of a different black hero using the National Geographic kids website.
Black Heroes by Grade
First Grade- Katherine Johnson
Students will work together to create collaborative posters teaching others in our school about the black hero that they researched. We look forward to teaching your child about the heroes who have shaped our history.
Thank you for your continued support!
Grades 6-8:
This month, we will continue our study of hidden voices.
We are going to continue to read special books or texts about hidden voices in history throughout the school year. These people are often hidden from the traditional historical record, and have shaped our history and identity. These lessons will teach students about important historical figures, help them make connections between the past and present, and encourage students to find their own voice.
February is black history month. We will learn about the challenges and accomplishments of singer and dancer Florence Mills. We look forward to teaching your child about her life.
Thank you for your continued support and please reach out if you have any questions!
Valentine's Day Pretzel Sale!
Friday, February 14th
Good morning,
The Varsity Girls' Basketball team will be competing against IS34 on Wednesday, February 12th, at St. Joseph by the Sea. The game is set to begin at 4:30 PM. We invite you to come out and support our Lady Lions as they strive for the Staten Island Middle School Varsity Basketball Championship.
All students must be accompanied by an adult to attend. The entry fee for adults is $3.
Please RSVP using the link to confirm your attendance.
Your encouragement means so much to our team! Let's fill the stands and cheer them on!
Mrs. Corson
FAMILY BOWLING @ Rab's
When: Saturday, March 22nd from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM (registration at 12:00)
Where: Rab's Country Lanes, 1600 Hylan Blvd
Tickets: $32 per person
What’s included:
• 2 Hours of Bowling
• Shoe Rental
• 1 slice of pizza & soda
Purchase tickets on ParentSquare by March 10th and don't forget to fill out the attached form!
Remember to include the following on the attached form:
* Shoe Size for each person attending
* Names of people you would like to bowl with (5-6 people per lane)
We invite all students, families and friends to participate!
A guardian MUST remain to chaperone each student for the duration of the event, whether they bowl or not.
As always, thank you for your support 😊
Dear Families,
Please join us in our citywide commitment to foster kindness and respect in our schools during “Respect for All” Week on February 10–14, 2025.
As parents and caregivers, we all know that teaching children to respect others is a shared responsibility. It is important that we as New Yorkers lead the way in demonstrating compassion for one another, respecting diversity, and preventing bullying.
Here are a few ways you can help support a safe and supportive school environment for all students.
1 Reinforce the “Respect for All” message that your children will hear in school: all students must be treated with respect – and bullying and harassment have no place in our community.
2 Request help or make a report if a child has been bullied or discriminated against:
a Tell any school staff member and they will connect you to support.
b Visit nycenet.edu/BullyingReporting, email RespectForAll@schools.nyc.gov, or call 718-935-2288.
c If the issue involves sexual or gender-based harassment, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 718-935-4987 or Title_IX_Inquiries@schools.nyc.gov.
3 Learn about our policies and resources to keep our children safe that teachers, parent coordinators, and school staff are trained in at schools.nyc.gov/RespectForAll.
4 Send general questions to your school’s principal or your school’s Respect for All Liaison.
a To find the name of your school’s Respect for All Liaison, as well as the name of your school’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: • Visit schoolsearch.schools.nyc, enter and select your school’s name, and scroll down and open the “School Contacts and Information” section. • Their names are on posters displayed around your school as well.
b In addition, please ask them for a Respect for All “wallet card”, or printed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), which is also directly available to you online at schools.nyc.gov/RespectForAll. These resources provide information on how to report incidents, the investigation process, and interventions to prevent and address student-to-student sexual harassment and student-to-student gender-based harassment, bullying, intimidation, and/or discrimination.
Thank you for being an ally for kindness. By nurturing respect and inclusivity together, we will all better support our children’s education and well-being.
Good afternoon,
Join the Office of Family and Community Empowerment and Brain Trust for a 7-week virtual workshop designed to help parents and caretakers to understand the science of reading and equip them with the knowledge and tools to support their children’s literacy at home.
Workshop Details:
📅 When: Thursday evening from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 6th – March 27th
💻 Where: Online – join from the comfort of your home!
👉 Register here: Click to Sign Up
🎯 What to Expect:
This is a fantastic and limited opportunity to gain new skills, ask questions, and make reading more enjoyable for your child!
To confirm your spot, please register here, find more details in the attached flyer. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Nisaa Jackson , or Rafael Dobles.
Want to help kids affected by the wildfires in California?
Here's how you can help:
1. Send a note of love with socks. Write heartfelt notes of love and attach them to new youth & adult sized socks.
2. Write a thoughtful message of love & hope.
Send in the socks/notes to the Zen Den by 2/14
anuary 31, 2025
Dear Families,
It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Jackie Mammolito, former principal of PS/IS 48. Her loss is felt profoundly by both her family and our entire school community. Ms. Mammolito was the visionary behind the creation of our beautiful PreK-8 school, and her tireless dedication to making this institution a reality has left a lasting impact. Thanks to her leadership, thousands of children will benefit from this school for generations to come. Ms. Mammolito coined our school's motto: "We are more than a school, we are a family." Her legacy will live on through that powerful message and in the community she worked so hard to build. We will always remember her unwavering commitment to shaping who we are today.
Our School Crisis Team will be coordinating support for any students and staff as needed. If you wish to speak with someone concerning your child, please contact our school at (718) 447-8323 and ask to speak to a Crisis Team Member. In addition, we encourage you to utilize the free support services offered through NYCWELL by visiting the website at https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us Children and adults can seek support by calling 1-888-NYC-WELL or by texting “WELL” to 65175.
In the coming weeks, we will share our plans to honor Ms. Mammolito’s memory and celebrate the incredible legacy she left behind at our school. Thank you for your understanding and continued support during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Allison O’Donnell
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
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
Box Tops For Education: Please send in all Box Tops! Every box top is worth 10 cents. What a wonderful way to raise funds for the school and the children can help too!
Stop & Shop: Use your Stop & Shop card & link it to PS 48 to raise funds every time you shop! Simply link your card by going to their “Tools for Schools” page on their website & enter our school’s ID # 15728 & a percentage of your total will be donated back to PS 48!
Ink Cartridge Collection: We are still collecting old ink cartridges (no large cartridges please) that can be submitted for additional funding for the school.
Donate Your Time: Sign up to volunteer at one of our events!
We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact us by phone (718) 447-8323, email or mail at PS/IS 48, 1050 Targee Street, Staten Island, New York 10304 to request assistance.
