The PS 56 PTA is here to enhance the learning environment for students and support parent involvement.
Message from the Principal 2018 – 2019 School Year
Welcome all returning and incoming families to the 2018-2019 school year at PS 56!
Academics
Our academic program is aligned to Common Core expectations, where students are provided with rigorous tasks and learning activities that foster creative thinkers, problems solvers, and well-rounded individuals.
Studio in a School
Visual Arts Programs Taught by Professional Artists
Gifted and Talented Program
PS 56 offers a Gifted and Talented program in grades K – 3.
World Language Spanish Program
In Fall of 2017, PS 56 initiated a “World Language Spanish” program.
Dance & Phys Ed
Beginning in PK, all students in our school receive dance 1-2 times a week. Students engage with the diverse art programs in NYC through field trips, visiting guest artists, and seeing live performances.
Message from the Principal | September 2017
PS 56 Families,
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you all to the 2017-2018 school year! We are excited to begin the year in September and create a strong foundation for a...
Little Orchestra Society
The Little Orchestra Society music education program teaches the youngest students in NYC public elementary schools to compose music and explore their creative potential.