PS/IS 48 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS!

 November Calendar    

Please refer to the calendar above for the special events and important dates this occurring month  at PS/IS 48.

PS/IS 48 News Feed

  • Mandatory Pivot to Remote Emergency Preparedness Exercise

    Dear Families,

    New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are dedicated to ensuring that every student can learn uninterrupted, including during disruptions caused by building closures. To accomplish this goal, we want to make sure that our students and staff are prepared for successful remote learning. NYCPS has developed a practice plan to support and improve schools' readiness in the event a transition to remote learning is necessary.  District 31 has been selected to participate in this technology readiness activity on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    What does that mean for your child?

    • Your child will still come to school. 

    • The teachers will assign a remote homework task for students to complete at home. Please ensure your child completes the digital activity at home on the above date.

    • If your child does not have access to either a personal internet-enabled device or a NYCPS-issued device at home, be sure to reach out to your school to request a device.

    Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • Reminder: Thanksgiving Pie Sale

    Please click on the link to order your fresh-baked Thanksgiving pies!  


    Delicious 
    Fresh 
    Convenient  
    Support a local business 
    Support our school 

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  • Reminders

    Please be reminded that Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day) and Thursday, November 7 (Parent Teacher Conferences) are non-attendance days for students.   Students do not come to school and do not have remote instruction on both days. 

    Invitations to our Remote Parent Teacher Conferences have been sent home to families from your child's teacher(s) via Parent Square.  
    On Wednesday, November 6, students come to school, however, there will be an online homework assignment for all students to complete.  This is to practice our school's readiness should we need to ever pivot to remote instruction,

    We will also hold two evacuation drills (fire drills) next week, one on Monday and one on Friday. 

    We encourage all of our students and staff to wear red, white and blue on Friday, November 8, in honor of Veterans Day. 

    School is closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

    Thank you for your continued support!

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • Pivot to Remote Practice Day 11/6/24

    Dear Families,

    New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) are dedicated to ensuring that every student can learn uninterrupted, including during disruptions caused by building closures. To accomplish this goal, we want to make sure that our students and staff are prepared for successful remote learning. NYCPS has developed a practice plan to support and improve schools' readiness in the event a transition to remote learning is necessary.  District 31 has been selected to participate in this technology readiness activity on Wednesday, November 6, 2024

    What does that mean for your child?

    • Your child will still come to school. 

    • The teachers will assign a remote homework task for students to complete at home. Please ensure your child completes the digital activity at home on the above date.

    • If your child does not have access to either a personal internet-enabled device or a NYCPS-issued device at home, be sure to reach out to your school to request a device.

    Thank you. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • Important Reminders!

    World's Finest Chocolate - Please send in money by this 10/31, for all boxes of chocolate that were requested.  Thank you for your participation in our fundraiser!

    BJ’s Wholesale Club - Discounted membership offer has been extended until 11/30. New member offer - Only $20 for a 12-month membership. Take advantage of this special offer and support our amazing school! 

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • Reminders

    Please be reminded that Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day) and Thursday, November 7 (Parent Teacher Conferences) are non-attendance days for students.   Students do not come to school and do not have remote instruction on both days. 

    Invitations to our Remote Parent Teacher Conferences have been sent home to families from your child's teacher(s) via Parent Square.  
    On Wednesday, November 6, students come to school, however, there will be an online homework assignment for all students to complete.  This is to practice our school's readiness should we need to ever pivot to remote instruction,

    We will also hold two evacuation drills (fire drills) next week, one on Monday and one on Friday. 

    We encourage all of our students and staff to wear red, white and blue on Friday, November 8, in honor of Veterans Day. 

    School is closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day.

    Thank you for your continued support!

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • Toy Drive/Thanksgiving Food Drive

    We are partnering up with Operation Elf which is a toy drive designed to support children affected by the recent hurricanes in North Carolina from November 4 -15 and
    we are have partnered with Jacobs Well Food Pantry to help needy families this Thanksgiving season October 21th- November 15th.

      

    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
             
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  • World's Finest Chocolate - Money Is Due By 10/31

    The World's Finest Chocolate sale will end on November 1st, which is a non-attendance day in observance of Diwali.
    Please send in money by this Thursday, October 31st, for all boxes of chocolate that were requested.
    Thank you for your participation in our fundraiser!

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • OPERATION STATEN ISLAND ELF: TOY DRIVE FOR HURRICANE RELIEF

    In addition to our Thanksgiving food drive, we will be participating in a toy drive for hurricane relief.  Please send in new unwrapped toys by November 15.

    Thank you for help!

    Mrs. Reese

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

  • FALL Food Drive

    Our food drive will take place from October 21th- November 15th. The Food Drive collections will go to Jacobs Well Food Pantry.

    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

    There will be grade labeled boxes in the lobby

    P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox
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Contact PS/IS 48

 Rendition of PS/IS 48 building 

Principal: Ms. O'Donnell

Middle School AP: Ms. Corson

Elementary School AP - IA: 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

 PS/IS 48 Logo of Atlas and Lion 

Welcome to Middle School!

Please view the presentation from our

"Welcome to Middle School Transition- Family Workshop".

 

P.S./I.S. 48 Parent Handbook Digital Learning

 PS/IS 48 Lion Logo 

PS/IS 48 Family Handbook

Communication

Parent/Guardian Communication will be using:

ParentSquare

School website ​

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. O​n 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

PS/IS 48 Upcoming Events

  • PTA Pie Orders Due

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  • Student Council Induction Ceremony 9am

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  • Debate

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  • 4th Grade Trip

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  • PRE K Family Day 1:00pm

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  • PTA Pie Pick Up 12:30-4:00 (Adults Only)

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  • 8th Grade Trip

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  • MP1 Ends (Grades K-5)

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  • Atlas Report Cards Distributed

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  • School Closed - Thanksgiving

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  • Native American Heritage Day

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  • School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess

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  • 222 TRIP Greenbelt Nature Center

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  • 221 TRIP Greenbelt Nature Center

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  • 220 TRIP Greenbelt Nature Center

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  • SLT & PTA Meeting

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  • Pajama Day

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  • Family Fun Day

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  • Elementary Report Cards Distributed (K-5)

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  • Candy Cane Sale

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Help Support PS/IS 48

    Student drawing of a vase and flowers  

Amazon Smile: Use this link every time you shop on Amazon and 0.5% of every purchase will be donated back to PS/IS 48 from the AmazonSmile Foundation. Please note: You need to login to your amazon account from the AmazonSmile link instead of logging in from the regular amazon site every time you are buying something on Amazon in our for your purchases to be eligible for this program. 

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!  

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