Welcome to Publich School 216.
Come visit us and see our
Edible Schoolyard.
Attention Parents! You can now access your child's assessment results through the ARIS Parent Link. Contact
Helene Selter @347-563-4629, your Parent Coordinator for more information.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 31-June 3rd: Science Exams Grade 4
June 6th: Science Written Section for Grade 4
June 7th: Clerical Shortened Day for Students
June 8th-17th: Pre-K Pre-Registration
June 9th: Chancellor's Conference Day (no school for students)
June 13th: Clerical Shortened Day for Students
June 28th: Last Day of School for Students.
All students must attend!
“The benefits of having Edible Schoolyard NYC at our school are many. It is clear children are already learning how the Earth nourishes both our bodies and minds.” — Celia Kaplinsky, Principal
In fall 2010, the first Showcase Edible Schoolyard School program opened at P.S. 216. We transformed a cement parking lot into a half-acre organic garden where students from kindergarten are taught how to harvest over 60 types of fruits, grains and vegetables. P.S. 216, The Arturo Toscanini School, is a Title 1 funded elementary school with a diverse student body. P.S. 216’s community is a multi-cultural neighborhood of families from Coney Island, Brighton Beach and Gravesend who are predominantly Asian, Russian, Latino, and Black. With no community supported agriculture programs, only two public gardens and the third lowest percentage of green, open space in Brooklyn, Gravesend was a natural choice for establishing an inaugural showcase Edible Schoolyard.
Parents check out the Links section in the left panel.
School Leadership Minutes can be found on the Parent's Association page - in the Top Links of Banner.
See PhotoArchives by clicking here!