Please see the important dates and upcoming events on the School Calendar!
Hello Families! Here is our schedule of events for the school-wide FAMILY OPEN HOUSE STEAM EVENT, this Thursday, May 7th. We are excited to be hosting so many activities and performances. Students need to be accompanied by an adult, and all are welcome to visit any of the events you are interested in. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
We are so excited to invite our families to join us in cheering on our children as they run to raise money for our school on Monday, June 1st!
We ask that all families register for the Fun Run—registration is completely free. Once you’re registered, you’ll be able to create a fun video featuring your child’s photo and easily share our fundraiser through social media, text, or email.
This is a wonderful way for friends and family—near and far—to support our school community. Thank you for being part of this special event!
The Fun Run has been postponed until Monday June 1st! This gives us even more time to get donations for our school & great programs to enrich the students education! We thank you for your support!
Dear PS/IS 48 Families,
This is an exciting week at PS/IS 48!
May 4 – May 8 is Teacher Appreciation Week
Please take a moment to thank your child’s teacher for all of their hard work, dedication, and care . A kind note, message, or small gesture can go a long way in showing how much we appreciate everything they do each day.
Students in Grades 3-7 will take the NYS Mathematics Assessment on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th. Please encourage your children to get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy, filling breakfast each morning.
Thursday, May 7th is STEAM Night! Join us from 4:45–7:30 PM for an evening filled with exciting activities and performances.
Monday, June 1st is the FUN RUN
There’s still time to sign up and donate at to support our school. Every contribution makes a difference, and the best part, 100% of the funds raised go directly back to benefiting your children.
These funds help provide enriching programs like the We Can Sports recess program and other exciting opportunities for our students.
Right now, only 15% of our families have registered; let’s work together to boost that number! This is an easy and impactful way to support our school community, and we’d love to see more families get involved.
We’ll celebrate all of our efforts on Monday, June 1st with a school-wide Fun Run featuring music, decorations, and tons of energy and excitement. You won’t want to miss it! Let’s make this year’s Fun Run our best one yet!
Thank you for your continued support of our school!
Sincerely,
Ms. O'Donnell
It's official! PS/IS 48 Fun Run kicks off today!
Our Fun Run event is on May 8th .
Your child was sent home with a Lanyard that has a scannable QR Code. If you haven’t registered your student yet, scan the code or visit MyBooster.com to join the fun and help fundraise for our school!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Dear Families,
We are hosting our annual STEAM Night on Thursday May 7, 2026. The event will begin at 4:45PM -7:15PM and will be filled with fun activities throughout the evening. A schedule of events was sent by Mrs. Manzo on Parent Square. All students are required to be accompanied by an adult.
IMPORTANT: NYCID Compass and SONYC programs are cancelled on Thursday, May 7, 2026. All students will be dismissed at 2:20PM.
We look forward to seeing you next week!
Sincerely,
Ms. O'Donnell
Ready, Set, Go! Everything you need to know about the upcoming Fun Run is right here:
Event Date: May 8th (held during school hours)
Location: The School Yard
Our Goal: Raising $20,000 for the Because We Can Sports Programs
Sign-Up Perk: Registration is quick and easy, and every student who signs up receives a fun prize!
Sign Up For PS/IS 48 FUN RUN
As we head toward our $20,000 goal, we’ll be revealing prizes and rewards for the whole school to enjoy!
Thank you for being a part of our PS/IS 48 William G. Wilcox community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support!
Follow us on Instagram for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!
Key Dates to Remember:
Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 04/29/2026
Event Day – 05/08/2026
We are thrilled to invite you to Magic Happens, our exciting Dance Festival, on Friday, May 29th! Get ready to be amazed by the incredible dance performances from our talented students. The event will take place in the school yard, and we encourage you to bring a lawn chair, a water bottle, and a sun hat for your comfort.
Students will be seated with their classmates, while parents will have a designated seating area behind the children. To ensure your child is well-prepared, please send an extra bottle of water with them and apply sunscreen before they arrive at school that morning.
For your convenience, parents may enter the school yard at the driveway side starting at 8:25AM for Group 1 and 9:10AM for Group 2. If you have children in multiple grades, you are welcome to stay in the yard for both performances. Upon entering, please head to the designated seating area by the driveway entrance where you can sit or stand.
Please note that students are expected to remain at school until the end of the day, so we kindly ask that you wait until the conclusion of the school day to pick them up.
Additionally, we will be collecting $10.00 per child through ParentSquare soon to cover the cost of the t-shirt and accessories that the children will wear during their performance.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the dance festival!
8:30AM - 9:15AM - Group 1
PreK, Kindergarten, Grade 1
9:15AM- 10:15AM - Group 2
Grade 2 , Grade 3, Class 124, Class 324
We look forward to a fun morning of smiles and dancing!
Dear PS/IS 48 Families,
We are collecting $10.00 per child to cover the cost of the t-shirt and accessories for the Dance Festival.
Please complete the form by May 11th.
If you have more than one child in the Dance Festival, kindly submit a separate form for each child.
Before submitting, please review your selections carefully and refer to the sizing chart images included in this post to ensure your child’s t-shirt size is correct.
Thank you for your support!
Hello Families! Here is our schedule of events for the school-wide FAMILY OPEN HOUSE STEAM EVENT next Thursday, May 7th. We are excited to be hosting so many activities and performances. Students need to be accompanied by an adult, and all are welcome to visit any of the events you are interested in. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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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