During Respect for All week our school community had an opportunity to participate in promoting an inclusive school community. Thank you to our staff, New York Edge Harlem Dowling ,Aspira and PTA for making this week memorable. @SeanLDavenport NYC District 5

⁦NYC District 5⁩ ⁦NYC Public Schools⁩ scholars are ready for the ultimate showdown where words will fly & champions will be declared. In this spelling battle, all contestants are already champions for making it this far. Thanks ivytutorsnetwok & ⁦UFT⁩ for sponsoring

REMINDER: NYC Public Schools will be closed from Monday, February 19 through Friday, February 23, 2024 for Midwinter Recess. schools.nyc.gov/calendar

What a great way to start off the week- Black History Month Assembly was a great success! Shout out to Harlem Magicmasters for an engaging session. Our community also came together to celebrate our Cafeteria Upgrade Ribbon Cutting event. NYC District 5 #Harlem

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, PSMS161 highlights Ruby Bridges and her bravery. Family Movie Night was informative and educational. Families were also treated to FREE passes to The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a special Black History Exhibit!!! #HarlemD5

Our Harlem District 5 scholars radiated confidence during our District Wide Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all of our participants and WINNERS Our PSMS161 students came to win!! #HarlemD5 NYC District 5 @DeCostaDawn @SeanLDavenport Jasmira Caceres

Highlighting our yearlong partnership with Leading Educators Today we had an opportunity to showcase the work we have been doing within the classroom to strengthen our explicit instruction practices. @DeCostaDawn NYC Public Schools @SeanLDavenport #HarlemD5

Career Day 24 was a HUGE success! Our guest featured occupations, ranging from: bankers, doctors, business owners, officers, creatives & much more! Our students were able to see how their learning connect to possible career options in their future! #d5reimagined @DeCostaDawn

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day 2024 - Join us in celebrating some of the hardest working, most supportive educators in the city! We are thankful for the tremendous service they provide to the students of #PSMS161 🎉🎉🎉 #d5reimagined NYC District 5 @DeCostaDawn @SeanLDavenport

On Feel Good Friday students engage in mindfulness sessions & a series of other activities to build community! #greatthingshappenhere NYC District 5 @SeanLDavenport @DeCostaDawn

Regular sunglasses, polarized or otherwise, are not a safe replacement for solar eclipse glasses. You can find free solar eclipse glasses across at NYC Public Library (NY Public Library) locations across the city. Remember, it’s not safe to look directly at the sun! 🙈

At PSMS161 we believe in partnering with parents to support student achievement!!!  Savvas Learning #ParentsAsPartners @DeCostaDawn @SeanLDavenport NYC District 5 PSMS161

Our PSMS161 community shares words of encouragement and support to all students taking the New York State exam today.  #positivemindset #HarlemD5 #wegotthis!  @SeanLDavenport @DeCostaDawn

At PSMS161 Student Voice & Student Choice Matters! Today students had  an opportunity to try out a potential new addition to the school’s menu. Shout out to NYCDOE School Foods for providing options for our students!  #HarlemD5 @DeCostaDawn

Wellness Wednesday ~ Parents, Students & Community Members engage in a basketball match to strengthen school and community partnerships!  New York Edge ASPIRA of New York #HarlemD6 @SeanLDavenport @DeCostaDawn NYC District 5 Jasmira Caceres

PSMS161 starts Teacher Appreciation week with a Hydration Station to highlight the importance of teacher/staff wellness!! Shout out to our PTA for their commitment to our school community!! Check out the positive words of affirmation on their cups! #D5Harlem

District 5 is HIRING! Join us on May 15th & 16th. See the flier for more information!!! #D5Harlem @DeCostaDawn NYC District 5 @SeanLDavenport Jasmira Caceres

PSMS161s Backpack/Uniform and Book Giveaway was a SUCCESS!!!  It takes a village/We are the village!!! Harlem Dowling-West Side Center Graham New York Edge , Aspira and PTA/Title 1 Thank you for your support! #NYCReads #D5Harlem @DeCostaDawn