PS/IS 48 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!

 

 September Calendar 

Please see the important dates and upcoming events on the School Calendar!

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  • 1st Day of School Dismissal

    Good Afternoon Families, 

    We had a very smooth morning arrival and the students are having a great day 😀  

    For dismissal this afternoon, expect that things will be very busy.  Please listen to the directives of the staff to ensure that students are dismissed safely.  

    *Richmond Road and Targee Street will be very busy during dismissal.   Please do not double or triple park.  Students will NOT be dismissed to cars.  Parents need to park and walk to dismissal areas.   

    * 1st and 2nd Grade Parents - You will need to enter and exit the large yard from the back gate (stop and drop side).  For the safety of our students, only the children will be allowed to walk in through the front gate.  

    6th grade Parents - Please be advised that middle school students are dismissed from Exit 4, located at the back of the cafeteria (Richmond Road side, closer to Venice).  Students are released directly from this exit and not to parents.  

    Kindergarten dismissal will be from the early childhood yard located on Venice Avenue.   Please wait for the signal to enter the gate. 

    See you this afternoon!

    Sincerely, 
    Ms. O'Donnell 

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
  • PTA Meeting Schedule

    Join us at the PTA!
    Your voice matters! PTA meetings are a great way to stay connected, share ideas, and help shape the future of our school.  Come be a part of the conversation, build community and support the programs that help our kids thrive!
     
    Meeting Schedule:
    September 17th - 4:30 p.m.
    October 8th - 6:30 p.m.
    November 12th - 6:30 p.m.
    December 10th - 6:30 p.m.
    January 14th - 6:30 p.m.
    February 4th - 6:30 p.m.
    March 11th - 6:30 p.m.
    April 15th - 6:30 p.m.
    May 13th - 6:30 p.m.
    June 10th - 6:30 p.m.
    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
  • PTA Membership Dues

    Please see the PTA Dues post on ParentSquare about supporting the PTA.

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
  • Updates to PS/IS 48 Cell Phone Policy 2025-2026

    Dear Families,
     
    We made a few slight changes to our cell phone policy that was shared last week.  Tomorrow morning, all students will be asked to remove their cell phones and place them in a school issued pouch.  The pouch will be labeled with your child's name.  Students will hold their pouch throughout the school day.  At the end of period 8 students will remove their phones from the pouch and leave the pouch in their 8th period class.  The pouch will be returned to them the next day.  


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    Thank you! See you tomorrow!

    *last week's post BELOW

    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


    Pouch Request:  
    * Please complete this survey https://forms.gle/miMyz7M2NLZA8RYh6 by Tuesday, September 2, 2025, if your child plans to bring a device to school and will require a pouch.   (Translated copies of the form to follow) 
    * Please complete one form per child who will bring a device to school.

    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


    We appreciate your partnership in creating a focused, respectful, and emotionally healthy school environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

    Sincerely,

     

    Allison O’Donnell

    Principal 

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
  • Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year

    Hello PS/IS 48 Families,

    We are excited to see your children tomorrow morning!  As a reminder, school starts promptly at 8:00am. Please see our arrival and dismissal plan below. 

    Students are not required to bring ALL supplies on the first day of school.  To make it easier for your child, feel free to send supplies a little at a time throughout the week.  

    I can't wait to see everyone tomorrow morning.  A new and exciting school year starts soon! 

    Sincerely,
    Ms. O'Donnell

    Elementary School 

    Grade

    Arrival Time

    Arrival Door Location

    Dismissal 

    Time

    Dismissal Door Location



     

     

    Kindergarten 

    Ms.DeSario K

    Ms. Francis 1/2

    7:45- 8:00 

    Early Childhood Yard Door

    (Venice Ave) 



    2:15 pm

    Early Childhood Yard 


    Parents/Guardians

    *Please wait for the signal to enter the gate.

    Grade 1  

    7:45- 8:00

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.


    Day 2 and on Early Childhood Yard  (Venice Avenue) 

    2:20 pm

    Large School Yard 


    Parents/Guardians

    *Please enter the yard through the back gate. Entrance on Targee St. Please wait for the signal to get your children. 

    Grade 2




    7:45 - 8:00 

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.


    Day 2 and on Main Entrance 

    2:20 pm 

    Large School Yard 


    Parents/Guardians

    *Please enter the yard through the back gate. Entrance on Targee St. Please wait for the signal to get your children. 

    Grade 3 

    Ms. Ugolotti

     2, 3,4

    7:45 - 8:00 

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.


    Day 2 and on Main Entrance 

    2:20 pm

    Exit 7 - 

    Targee Street

    Directly Across from PS 9 

    Parents/Guardians 

    *Please wait on the bricks on the sidewalk so we can safely dismiss students.

    Grade 4 and 5 

    Ms. Bobish -5,6 

    7:45 - 8:00 

    Main Entrance





    2:20 pm

    Exit 3- Cafeteria Entrance

            (Richmond Road) 

    Parents/Guardians

    *Please do not block the entrance.


    Middle School 

    Grade

    Arrival Time

    Door Opens 

    Arrival Door Location

    Staff Assigned to Door 

    Dismissal 

    Time

    Dismissal Door Location

    Staff Assigned to Door 

    6

    7:55 am

    Exit 3 - Cafeteria Entrance

    (Richmond Road)  

    2:20 pm

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria

     (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    7:55 am

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:20 pm

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria

     (Richmond Road Closer to Venice) 

     8

    7:55 am

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:20 pm

    Students will exit the main entrance and meet families on Targee Street near the garden. 

    Sullivan

     7,8 Bridge 

    7:55 am 

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:15 pm 

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice) 

     
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  • Arrival and Dismissal 2025-2026 School Year

    Dear Families, 

    We look forward to welcoming your beautiful children on Thursday, September 4, 2025!
    Our official school hours are from 8:00 AM to 2:20 PM.

    Over the summer, we sent home important paperwork for you to complete through our online system, Operoo. This includes your child’s emergency contact form. We kindly ask all families to complete this form before the first day of school.

    Free breakfast will be served in the student cafeteria, with the main entrance opening at 7:30 AM for breakfast.

    • Students in grades K-5 who are not eating breakfast may enter the building at 7:45 AM.

    • Students in grades 6-8 who are not eating breakfast will line up outside their designated arrival doors. The doors will open at 7:55 AM.

    Stop & Drop will begin on the first day of school for grades 1-8. Please use the Stop & Drop (entrance on Richmond Road – first driveway) for morning drop-off. This service begins at 7:45 AM, and the gates will close promptly at 8:00 AM.  Kindergarten students may start using Stop & Drop beginning on the second day of school.

    Students do not need to bring all of their supplies on the first day. Feel free to send them in gradually over the first few days of school.

    Important note: To better serve our community, we will be implementing a sibling dismissal policy during the week of September 15, 2025. A letter detailing this protocol will be sent home on the first day of school.

    We can't wait to see your beautiful children on September 4, 2025, at 8:00 AM!

    Sincerely,

    Allison O’Donnell

    Principal 

    (Arrival and Dismissal information below) 

    Elementary School 

    Grade

    Arrival Time

    Arrival Door Location

    Dismissal 

    Time

    Dismissal Door Location

    PreK 

    8:05 

    Main Entrance 

    2:10  pm 

    Main Entrance

    Kindergarten 

    Ms.DeSario K

    Ms. Francis 1/2

    7:45- 8:00 

    Early Childhood Yard Door

    (Venice Ave) 

    2:15 pm

    Early Childhood Yard 

    Parents/Guardians

    *Please wait for the signal to enter the gate.

    Grade 1  

    7:45- 8:00

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.

    Day 2 and on Early Childhood Yard  (Venice Avenue) 

    2:20 pm

    Large School Yard 

    Parents/Guardians

    *Please enter the yard through the back gate. Entrance on Targee St. Please wait for the signal to get your children. 

    Grade 2

    7:45 - 8:00 

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.

    Day 2 and on Main Entrance 

    2:20 pm 

    Large School Yard 

    Parents/Guardians

    *Please enter the yard through the back gate. Entrance on Targee St. Please wait for the signal to get your children. 

    Grade 3 

    Ms. Ugolotti

     3,4

    7:45 - 8:00 

    Day 1 ONLY - Large School Yard  in Front of School

    Line up by class number.

    Day 2 and on Main Entrance 

    2:20 pm

    Exit 7 - 

    Targee Street

    Directly Across from PS 9 

    Parents/Guardians 

    *Please wait on the bricks on the sidewalk so we can safely dismiss students.

    Grade 4 and 5 

    Ms. Bobish -5,6 

    7:45 - 8:00 

    Main Entrance

    2:20 pm

    Exit 3- Cafeteria Entrance

            (Richmond Road) 

    Parents/Guardians

    *Please do not block the entrance.

     

    Middle School 

    Grade

    Arrival Time

    Door Opens 

    Arrival Door Location

    Staff Assigned to Door 

    Dismissal 

    Time

    Dismissal Door Location

    Staff Assigned to Door 

    6

    7:55 am

    Exit 3 - Cafeteria Entrance

    (Richmond Road)  

    2:20 pm

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria

     (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    7:55 am

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:20 pm

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria

     (Richmond Road Closer to Venice) 

     8

    7:55 am

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:20 pm

    Students will exit the main entrance and meet families on Targee Street near the garden. 

    Sullivan

     7,8 Bridge 

    7:55 am 

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice)

    2:15 pm 

    Exit 4 - Back of Cafeteria 

    (Richmond Road Closer to Venice) 

    STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP

    • Please utilize the Stop & Drop (Entrance on Richmond Road – first driveway) for morning drop off.   This service begins at 7:45am. Gates will close promptly at 8:00am.  

    • Free breakfast is available for all children starting at 7:30am. Please enter from the front of the building. 

    • Students should only cross the street at the corners of Venice Ave and Targee Street, and Richmond Road and Spring Street.

    • Never cross in the middle of the street.

    • Always exit the car on the curb side of the street.

    • Please do not double or triple park.

    • Please do not block driveways.

    • Please do not park in the staff parking lot.

    • Drive slowly and cautiously. A child may mistakenly run into the street.

    • If children are waiting at the corner please allow them to cross the street safely.

    • Move your car promptly when asked by a school safety member. Remember, their primary concern is the safety of all children.

    • Please note other important information:

    • Our official school hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am-2:20pm

    • To ensure the safety of our students as they travel to class, our main entrance and office will not be open to parents/guardians/guests until 8:15am each day.  

    • All visitors must show identification.

    • If you have any questions or concerns, please call 718-447-8323. 

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
  • Message from from Melissa Aviles-Ramos, Chancellor

    Dear Families and Colleagues,

     

    It’s that time of year again! We wrapped up our phenomenal Summer Rising programming, teachers will soon set up their classrooms, and on September 4, our schools will be filled with students ready to learn.

     

    They’ll be building on some incredible progress—on the 2025 New York state exams, proficiency rates increased by 3.5 percentage points in math and 7.2 percentage points in reading! I’m immensely proud of the entire NYCPS community—educators, families, and students—who implemented NYC Reads, NYC Solves, and all our academic initiatives that led to these results.

     

    As the new school year begins, we are poised for another year of learning, growth, and discovery. Families, here are some important reminders as we prepare to return to school on September 4:

    • The state’s new cell phone law goes into effect this school year. To learn more, visit schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy.
    • Make sure your child's school can reach you—log in to your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) to update your contact information.
    • Understand your child’s transportation options and eligibility. Visit schools.nyc.gov/Transportation for details.
    • Make sure your child is up to date on required immunizations. If your child is starting school or childcare for the first time, they’ll also need a physical exam from a healthcare provider.
    • Review the full 2025-2026 calendar to mark key dates and events.

    For more information and a back-to-school checklist, visit schools.nyc.gov/BackToSchool. You can also reach out to your school’s Parent Coordinator with any questions or concerns; you can locate their contact information with our “Find a School” tool.

     

    I can’t wait to see you all very soon and to celebrate the first of many amazing days in the 2025-2026 school year!

     

    In partnership,

     

    Melissa Aviles-Ramos

    Chancellor

     

    The Chancellor’s Spotlight:

     

    This July and August, the Summer Rising site at River East Elementary in East Harlem was buzzing with excitement and learning. Thanks to our partnerships with multiple community-based organizations, students participated in enrichment ranging from swimming to dance—activities that Fernando, a Summer Rising student, noted as highlights of the summer. He also found the academics engaging, saying, “My teacher made learning fun.”

    Nominate a person or program for The Chancellor’s Spotlight here.

    NYCPS News and Resources:

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  • Lunch Menus

    New York City Public Schools offers free breakfast, lunch and after school meals to all NYC Public Schools Students during the school year. Click to see the menus. Choose PreK-8 from the list. 


    There is an "app" for that!
    The official mobile app for viewing NYC Public School menus is the SchoolFood Feed Your Mind app, available for both Android and iOS devices. You can download it to view upcoming menus, submit feedback on meals, and find locations for free summer meals.

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  • PS/IS 48 Spirit Wear!

    Show your school spirit this year with one of our PS/IS 48 school T-shirts!!
     
    Click the link to order now!  
     
    T-shirts will be back packed home with your child!! Order now before we run out!
     
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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 

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