FAQs

We welcome parent involvement! Opportunities include joining the PTA, or participating in one of our many community events. Visit our PTA page for more information!

Yes. YMCA: A free program sponsored by DYCD with limited spots. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:35 PM - 5:00 PM iCamp: A paid program which focuses on STEM activities. There are scholarships available for those who need financial assistance. Classes are offered to all students from 3K - Grade 5. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:35 PM - 5:30 PM The Tinies: A paid program for our smallest family members in 3K and PK with age-appropriate activities. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:35 PM - 5:30 PM ELL Academy: A free school-based program offered to all students to help English Language Learners develop their English fluency. Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2:35 PM - 4:45 PM Hoops & Books: A free program offering basketball practice combined with literacy tutoring. Schedule: 1 day a week Knitting Club: A free program offering beginner instruction in the fiber arts. Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM For more information, please contact afterschool coordinator Elena Angelaras at eangelaras@schools.nyc.gov.

Principal: Dr. Garcia Assistant Principal/BRT Leader: Ms. Wilder Principal/Payroll Secretary: Ms. Shpres Parent Coordinator: Ms. Amer Registration/Vaccinations: Ms. Tuti School Tours/Musical Mentors: Mr. Abreu Guidance Counselor: Ms. Gaytan Tech Squad: Ms. Amer & Mr. Leung Special Education Coordinator: Ms. Kolenovic Spanish Dual Language Coordinator: Ms. Chan Russian Dual Language Coordinator: Ms. Sirman Safety Coordinator: Mr. Lentini Transportation: Mr. Louis Afterschool Corodinator: Ms. Angelaras Nurse: Nurse Claudia Dental/Vision Screening: Mr. DeCastro Custodian: David Soto Fireman: Mike Cisneros PTA Presidents: Lauren Balaban, Enzo Perazic, Krissy Holmes

The four 3K classes have toddler toilets in each of their classrooms. The three PreK classes use the communal bathrooms in the PreK/Kindergarten Corridor. There are bathroom monitors outside of each student bathroom on every floor to ensure that children use the bathroom one at a time. This is done to minimize/eliminate any inappropriate play in the restrooms.

At P.S. 145, when a safety occurrence happens during the school day, we take immediate and thorough action to ensure the situation is handled with care and fairness. Our dedicated Safety Coordinator, Frank Lentini, promptly initiates an investigation, speaking with the children involved as well as any potential witnesses to gather a complete understanding of the incident. Mr. Lentini communicates with parents to inform them of any incidents that have occurred, though it may sometimes take 2 to 3 business days to fully investigate and resolve the situation. We believe that discipline should always be paired with guidance, helping students develop better problem-solving skills. At P.S. 145, our approach to discipline is rooted in positive behavioral interventions, ensuring that our students learn from their experiences and make better choices moving forward.

Cell phones/smart watches are collected at the beginning of the day and are securely stored in an administrative office during instructional time. Please see the cell phone policy in the School Policies section.

3K classes: up to 15 students PreK classes: up to 18 students Kindergarten: up to 25 students Grades 1-5: up to 32 students The above noted numbers are the maximum capacities of each class by grade. However, our classes in Grades 1-5 typically are between 20 and 26 students.

7:45 AM Early Arrival for All Students 8:15 AM School Day Begins, Teachers Pick Up their Students 2:35 PM School Day Ends, Teachers Dismiss their Students 2:40 PM Various Afterschool Programs Begin 5:30 PM Last Afterschool program ends

Students are welcome to bring lunch from home but there is lunch provided to all students. Check out the NYC Lunch Menu to see what's for lunch today!

Every 3K/PreK class has a paraprofessional to assist the teacher and students. All classes in Grades K-2 have either a Teaching Assistant funded by the PTA or a student teacher from Fordham University which brings the student:staff ratio down to about 12:1. Classes in Grades 3-5 may or may not have a paraprofessional assigned to their class. Both self-contained classes 2/3/4 and 4/5 split have a paraprofessional assigned to their class.

At P.S. 145, the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. We have implemented a comprehensive set of security measures to ensure a safe learning environment. Our school's front entrance features an access control system which restricts the general public from simply entering the building. We have a state-of-the-art surveillance system that monitors both the interior and exterior of the building. All exits are equipped with panic bars, enabling rapid emergency egress while preventing unauthorized entry. Additionally, our doors are alarmed to alert us immediately if they are opened unexpectedly. Our dedicated School Safety Agent, coupled with the training of our entire staff in Building Response Team protocols, ensures that we are always prepared to respond effectively to any situation. Communication with families is streamlined through our school app, which allows us to share critical information at a moment's notice. We also have a dedicated Safety Coordinator who serves as a vital link between families, school administration and the NYPD, ensuring that our safety protocols are continuously updated and effective. We are committed to returning your children to you the same way you walk them through our gates every day, safe and sound.

Yes. All students may arrive at 7:45 AM. If you have a student in 3K or PK, please complete the 3K/PK Early Arrival Early Drop Off Interest Form 2024-2025.

Yes. Children wear a navy or grey polo with the school logo on it and khaki bottoms. Each student will receive two starter shirts and a pair of khakis at the beginning of the school year but we encourage families to buy additional shirts for those particularly hectic weeks where you may not get to the laundry! To order additional uniforms, click here.

Yes. Hot breakfast is offered daily from 7:45 AM - 8:05 AM. Students in 3K and PreK enjoy family style breakfast as well as family style lunch in their classrooms.

TEACHER Your child’s classroom teacher is always the first person to contact if you have any concern, be it instructional or socially emotional. Teachers have designated family engagement time where you can speak to them virtually. If it is a problem that requires more attention, you may wish to make an appointment with your child’s teacher during their preparation time and meet with them either in person or virtually. All Family Engagement times and respective zoom links will be posted in the faculty directory after the school year starts. PARENT COORDINATOR If you find that situation persist, you can contact our parent coordinator, Ms. Amer, who will work with you to resolve the problem or direct you to the staff member who is best equipped to help you. Ms. Amer welcomes students and families in the morning and assists with dismissal in the afternoon. However, if you need to speak with her, please email her to make an appointment as those two times of the day her priority is student safety, and she will not be able to give you the attention your concern requires. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Occasionally, a family finds a problem to persist despite the teacher and the parent coordinator having tried to resolve it. If this is the case, Ms. Amer will coordinate an appointment with our assistant principal Ms. Wilder. PRINCIPAL On the rarest occasions, concerns may be recurring and are not as easily resolved by teachers or office staff. Once the ladder of referral has been exhausted and a matter needs to be escalated, please reach out to the principal secretary, Ms. Shpres to make an appointment with Dr. Garcia.

At P.S. 145, we prioritize clear and consistent communication with our families to ensure everyone is informed and engaged. We utilize a variety of channels to reach parents, including: Our school app, which provides timely updates and important announcements. Bi-monthly class newsletters keep parents informed about what’s happening in their child’s classroom. News from the Principal’s Desk is back! This newsletter offers insights into school-wide initiatives and events. Event-specific paper flyers. Teachers communicate directly with families via email. Some teachers use ClassDojo. Many of our classes also use WhatsApp groups to facilitate quick and easy communication. Lastly, our school website serves as a central hub for information, resources, and updates, ensuring parents always have access to what they need.

There are two Dual Language programs: English/Spanish and English/Russian. The classes are comprised of 50% Native English speakers and 50% Native Spanish or Russian speakers, depending on which program it is. So your child DOES NOT have to speak Spanish or Russian to enroll. However, by the 2nd Grade, we require that Native English speakers demonstrate to have basic conversational skills in the respective language in order to enroll in one of the two Dual Language programs. To help support parents at home who do not speak the target language, we have partnered with Rosetta Stone so that parents have an opportunity to learn Spanish or Russian and help their children at home.

Our Parent Coordinator Ms. Amer can meet with you to get some information about the exact nature of the struggle. Depending on the amount of classroom support they have already received, she may connect you to Ms. Kolenovic our Special Education Coordinator to determine whether or not a request for evaluation is appropriate for your child.

Yes. Curricular-related field trips are built into our monthly curriculum maps to help supplement learning.

There are six cluster teachers who instruct to the following grades: Music: 3K-5 Dance: 3K-5 Physical Education: K-5 S.T.E.A.M.: K-5 Film Making: K-5 Mandarin: K-5 Additionallly, students in the following grades participate in the programs listed below: Studio in a School: K-5 Wellness in the Schools: K-5 Chess: K-5 Guggenheim Art: Grade 2 NYC Ballet Nutcracker Project: Grade 3 Ballet Hispanico: Grades 1 and 5

In this case, your child's teacher is the best person to speak to. However, if you feel the matter requires more specific intervention, Ms. Amer will connect you to one of our service providers, either the Guidance Counselor or Social Worker to see if at-risk services are appropriate.

At P.S. 145, we place a strong emphasis on social-emotional wellness through a comprehensive program designed to support our students' growth and development. SANFORD HARMONY We implement the Sanford Harmony curriculum, which enhances our focus on diversity and inclusion, empathy, critical thinking, communication, and building strong peer relationships. Students engage in morning meet ups to check in with their peers while teachers are able to assess the emotional forecast for the day of his/her class. PBIS STORE Central to our approach is a robust Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system, where students are rewarded for making good choices and exemplifying our seven core values: kindness, respect, empathy, problem-solving, teamwork, responsibility, and integrity. Our students earn honeypots throughout the week and are able to shop in our school store for student-selected items! They can rack up on small prizes or save their honeypots up for bigger ticket items. MONTHLY ASSEMBLIES To celebrate our students' achievements, we hold monthly PBIS assemblies where we recognize those who consistently make positive choices and those who show significant improvement. Our school mascot Dale also makes special appearances at these assemblies and other events, adding an extra layer of excitement as we celebrate our students' successes. MONTHLY TRIPS At P.S. 145, we take pride in recognizing and rewarding our students for their positive behavior through our PBIS program. Students who consistently demonstrate our core values and make good choices are selected as PBIS winners and earn the opportunity to participate in exciting, high-interest field trips. These special outings have included rock climbing at The Cliffs, ice-skating at Wollman Rink, and even lunch at iconic spots like Serendipity or fun-filled experiences at Dave & Buster’s. These trips not only serve as a reward for our students' hard work but also provide them with memorable experiences that reinforce the importance of making positive choices both in and out of school.

Yes, if your child meets the eligibility requirements. Visit our Transportation page by clicking here to see if your child qualifies.

Yes, if your child meets the eligibility requirements. Visit our Transportation page by clicking here to see if your child qualifies.