PS/IS 48 - William G. Wilcox

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• Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

  Dear Families, 

   

  We look forward to seeing your beautiful children on Thursday, September 10, 2026.  Our official school hours are 8:00am-2:20pm.

   

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

   

  Please note our Parent Square system had a recent sync with our NYCPS systems and some of you may have lost access.  If you do not have access to the system, please notify your child’s teacher in writing on the first day of school.  

   

  This school year, breakfast will be served in the student cafeteria.  The main entrance will open for breakfast at 7:30am.  

   

  • Students in grades K-5 who are NOT eating breakfast can enter the building at 7:45am.

   

  • Students in grades 6-8 who are NOT eating breakfast will line up outside of their arrival doors.  Doors will open at 7:55am. 

   

  Stop and Drop will begin on the first day of school for Grades 1-8.  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.  

   

  Please note:  To better meet the needs of the families in our community, we will be implementing our sibling dismissal policy which will start some time during the end of the week of September 14, 2026. A letter describing the protocol will be sent home on the first day of school. 

  We look forward to seeing your beautiful children on September 10, 2026 at 8:00am!

  Sincerely,

  Allison O’Donnell

  Principal 

  (Arrival and Dismissal information below) 

  Elementary School
  Grade	Arrival Time	Arrival Door Location	Dismissal  Time	Dismissal Door Location
  PreK	8:00	Main Entrance	2:10  pm	Main Entrance
  Kindergarten  Ms.DeSario K	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 Ms. Francis’ Class	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	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	Students will exit the main entrance and meet families on Targee Street near the garden.

  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.  

  • 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 staff 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

• First Day of School!

  Dear Families,
  
  

  We are so excited to welcome our students back tomorrow! Our official school hours are 8:00 AM–2:20 PM.

  A quick reminder about school supplies: Students do not need to bring all of their supplies on the first day of school. Feel free to send supplies in a little at a time over the next week. This will make the first few days easier and more manageable for both our students and teachers.

  We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and begin a wonderful new school year! 💙🦁

  
  Sincerely,
  Ms. O'Donnell
  Principal 

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Kindergarten and 1st Grade Meet & Greet

  As August winds down, we are eagerly anticipating the start of the new school year! We look forward to welcoming our students and families back to PS/IS 48.

   

  The first day of school is Thursday, September 10, 2026. This is a full day of school for all students, including Kindergarten.

   

  School Hours:

  8:00 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

   

  Kindergarten and 1st grade students, with their parents/guardians are invited to a special 30-minute Meet & Greet with their teacher on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

  • Kindergarten will meet in the Early Childhood Playground
  • 1st Grade will meet in the School Yard (front of school)

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• Arrival and Dismissal

  Elementary School
  Grade	Arrival Time	Arrival Door Location	Dismissal  Time	Dismissal Door Location
  PreK	8:00	Main Entrance	2:10  pm	Main Entrance
  Kindergarten  Ms.DeSario K	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 Ms. Francis’ Class	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	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	Students will exit the main entrance and meet families on Targee Street near the garden.

  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.  

  • 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 staff 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

• Arrival and Dismissal Procedures

  Dear Families, 

   

  We look forward to seeing your beautiful children on Thursday, September 10, 2026.  Our official school hours are 8:00am-2:20pm.

   

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

   

  Please note our Parent Square system had a recent sync with our NYCPS systems and some of you may have lost access.  If you do not have access to the system, please notify your child’s teacher in writing on the first day of school.  

   

  This school year, breakfast will be served in the student cafeteria.  The main entrance will open for breakfast at 7:30am.  

   

  • Students in grades K-5 who are NOT eating breakfast can enter the building at 7:45am.

   

  • Students in grades 6-8 who are NOT eating breakfast will line up outside of their arrival doors.  Doors will open at 7:55am. 

   

  Stop and Drop will begin on the first day of school for Grades 1-8.  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.  

   

  Please note:  To better meet the needs of the families in our community, we will be implementing our sibling dismissal policy which will start some time during the end of the week of September 14, 2026. A letter describing the protocol will be sent home on the first day of school. 

  We look forward to seeing your beautiful children on September 10, 2026 at 8:00am!

  Sincerely,

  Allison O’Donnell

  Principal 

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• PTA Meeting Schedule

  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!

  	September 16th 6:30 PM
  	October 14th 6:30 PM
  	November 18th 6:30 PM
  	December ath 6:30 PM
  	January 20th 6.30 PM
  	February 24th 6:30 PM
  	March 10th 6:30 PM
  	April 14th 6:30 PM
  	May 12th 6:30 PM
  	June l0th 6:30 PM

  P.S. 048 - William G. Wilcox

• Welcome Back Letter 2026 from Principal O’Donnell

  Dear Families,

  As August comes to a close, we are excitedly preparing to welcome our students and families back for another wonderful school year! We look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, Thursday, September 10, 2026. Please remember that September 10 is a full day of school for all students, including Kindergarten.

  Our official school hours are 8:00 AM–2:20 PM.

  • NYCID Paid After Care begins Monday, September 14, 2026.

  • NYCID COMPASS and SONYC Programs begin Monday, September 14, 2026.

  Below, you will find the class/homeroom codes that were shared in June, along with the corresponding classroom number and teacher name. Additional information regarding the first week of school, including arrival and dismissal procedures, will be shared shortly. Middle school students will receive their official schedules on the first day of school.

  We are also excited to welcome families back for our in-person Curriculum Conferences on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:30–7:30 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn more about the year ahead. Additional details will follow.

  As we begin a new school year, I am grateful for the trust you place in us each day. It is a privilege to serve as your principal and to work alongside our families, staff, and community to create the very best experiences for our students.

  Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to a year filled with meaningful learning, new opportunities, and many reasons to celebrate our students and school community.

  Sincerely,

   

  Allison O’Donnell, 

  Principal

  Elementary Classes 2026-2027 

  Class Code	Teacher	Room Number
  PreK	Ms. Aiello	116
  K-020	Ms. Argese and Ms. Gilsenan	210
  K-021	Mrs. Cowan	219
  K-022	Mrs. Siracusa	212
  K-023	Mrs. Galford	215
  120	Mrs. Doskocil and Ms. Gentile	117
  121	Mrs. Grandstaff	119
  122	Ms. Nasr	121
  124 Grade K and 1	Mrs. Deserio	208
  220	Mrs. Gunsch and Mrs. Silvestri	118
  221	Mrs. Carrano	209
  222	Ms. Hoke	213
  224 Grade 2	Mrs. Francis	136
  320	Ms. Marino and Ms. Higgins	216
  321	Mrs. DellItalia and Mr. Hurley Welcome to PS/IS 48 Mr. Hurley!	229
  322	Ms. DiFusco	232
  324 Grades 3 and 4	Ms. Ugolotti	211
  420	Mrs. Giammarino and Ms. Othman	115
  421	Ms. Ciappina	236
  422	Mrs. Hasbrouck  Welcome to PS/IS 48 Mrs. Hasbrouck!	233
  520	Mrs. Horlebein and Mr. Boffa	231
  521	Ms. Cami	331
  522	Mrs. Whalen	234
  524 Grades 5 and 6	Mrs. Bobish	317

   

  Middle School Homerooms 2026-2027 

  Homeroom  Class Code	Teachers	Subject	Room Number
  620	Mrs. Fareri and Mrs. Skara	ELA	334
  621	Mrs. D’Agostino and Mr. Mione	Math	336
  622	Mrs. Sterling	SS	428
  623	Mrs. Innocenti	Science	319
  720	Ms. Bass and Mr. Scheer	ELA	402
  721	Mrs. Palumbo and Mrs. Farrell	Math	329
  722	Ms. Sherry	SS	412
  820	Mrs. Elchoum and Mrs. Sullivan	ELA	404
  821	Mr. Rosen and Mr. Fonollosa	Algebra	416
  822	Mr. Tutone	American History	410
  824 Grade 7 & 8	Mr. Krajnak	ELA and Math	408

   

  Please join me in welcoming additional new staff members to our team!

   

  • Ms. Godoy - Elementary and Middle School Visual Arts

  • Ms. Mattarelliano - Library and Multimedia 

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