Principal's Message

 

Principal's Message

School Year 2023-2024

Welcome Back P.S. 223 Students and Families,

I am so excited to welcome you all back. Our doors will open to all of you on September 7, 2023. We are “Moving forward with Excellence.” This school year we will continue to focus on strengthening core instruction in literacy and math, engaging our students in learning by understanding their individual needs and partnering with our families. This school year, we will implement some new programs and structures to support the academic, social and emotional needs of our students. There will also be a continued emphasis on mindfulness and wellness activities for students, staff and families. As a school community, we will be continuing to strengthen partnerships with community agencies, to ensure that all students and families at P.S. 223 have access to resources and services to meet their needs.

As the Principal of P.S. 223, it is my goal to ensure that every child receives a positive educational experience. A major focus will be to bridge the gap between school and home. Families are partners here! The entire staff is committed to engaging, educating, enriching and empowering every student. This year you can expect learning experiences that are grounded in building foundational skills in literacy and math that are data driven and student centered. We want all of our students to make academic progress, and to feel successful.

The key to our student’s success is dependent on the collaboration of school staff and families. A strong partnership with families is essential for our students to thrive. We will have our first in person “Back to School Night,” on September 14th at 4:30 pm, we hope that you all will all join us. This year we will be communicating with you through “Kinvolved,” email, Twitter, Google, Instagram, Facebook, Class Dojo, phone calls and our school website. Please ensure that all of your contact information is up to date. My goal is to keep you involved so that you can be a part of your child’s learning experience. When we work together, we accomplish more!

I look forward to a successful school year and our continued partnership. I am just a phone call and email away. Feel free to reach out to me to share ideas, concerns, or questions. We are in this together! We are #PS223 Strong!

In Love and Unity,

Principal Tekesha Babb

 

“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.” ~Nelson Mandela