
P.S. 315K
The School of Performing Arts
"It's Cool To Be Smart & It's Cool To Care"




School Announcements
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Class DOJO is a great way to communicate with your child's teacher. Click here to sign up!
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NYCSA (New York City Schools Account) is a great way to access and edit your child's records and emergency contact information. Contact agonzalez2@schools.nyc.gov for help or call the main office at 718-421-9560.
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Open Access will be once a month from 9:00AM- 9:50AM. We would like to make Open Access a more interactive experience where you participate in the learning your child is doing in the classroom. You will “walk in your child’s footsteps" as you participate with your child in the learning process.
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Google Classroom usernames and passwords have been distributed to students. If you are having trouble, please email CValic2@schools.nyc.gov for assistance.
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Free Adult GED Classes & English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes every Saturday at 9:00 AM at P.S. 152.
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Interested in Bus Service or a MetroCard for your child? Applications are available in the Main Office or you can email dmcauliffe2@schools.nyc.gov for more information.
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Arrival & Dismissal times and locations available when you click here!
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NYC Kids RISE Save for College opt out date was 11/30. Click here for more information about the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program.

Important Dates
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May School Calendar is now available! Click here to view the P.S. School Calendar!
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NYS Math Exam for Grades 3-5 is on 5/2 & 5/3. Make-up days are until 5/11.
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Cinco de Mayo is on 5/5!
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Kindergarten Offers deadline is 5/5! Kindergarten offers have been given out via email to those who applied for the 2023-2024 school year. Please accept or decline the offer in MySchools by May 5th. The last day to hand in documentation and complete registration is June 27th. Call the school at 718-421-9560 to schedule an appointment or email dmcauliffe2@schools.nyc.gov
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Mother's Day Boutique will be from 5/9-5/12
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Mother's Day is on 5/14!
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Pre-Kindergarten Offers are being emailed on 5/17. The last day to hand in documentation and complete registration is June 27th. Call the school at 718-421-9560 to schedule an appointment or email dmcauliffe2@schools.nyc.gov
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Multicultural Festival is on 5/20! Please email AGonzalez2@schools.nyc.gov or hand the tear-off back to Ms. Gonzalez if you are interested in attending, volunteering or sharing your culture!
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Open Access is on 5/26 from 9:00- 9:50AM!
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Breakfast with the Principal is on 5/26 at 9:50AM!
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NO SCHOOL on 5/29 for Memorial Day!
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PTA Meeting & Elections on 5/31 at 6PM in person
*Important Graduation/Stepping Up Dates:
Senior Prom for Grade 5: 6/5
Senior Trip for Grade 5: 6/15
Senior Awards Ceremony (Invite Only): 6/16
Pre-Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony: 6/21
Grade 5 Graduation: 6/22
(Rain Date is 6/23 or 6/26)
Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony: 6/26
*Have a question about the Pandemic P-EBT?
Please call 1-833-452-0096 or call 311
*Keep an eye out for Summer Rising, Summer School and other important Summer information on your NYSCA or backpacked in your child's folder!
*Planning on moving or changing schools before the upcoming school year?
Please contact the school secretary, Mrs. D'Anna Avvento, at 718-4521-9560 or email her to find out more about the discharge/transfer process at dmcauliffe2@schools.nyc.gov
*Always remember to contact the school in the morning if your child is going to be absent for the school day! If your child is going to the doctor, bring them in with the doctor's note!
MultiCultural Festival




P.S. 315 hosted their annual MultiCultural Festival! Shout out to Ms. Gonzalez, our parent coordinator, in facilitating this wonderful event. Here are some of the professional photos from the photobooth!
Notes in Motion



Pictures from the Notes in Motion performance are coming soon!
Reading Garden




P.S. 315 opened up their reading garden!
Students, teachers and staff are enjoying the beautiful weather while reading some good books. Shout out to Mr. Cassuto for painting the tree stump seats!
Author Visit



P.S. 315 welcomed Mr. Carlos Hernandez, an American author of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Grades 3-5 were invited to this special assembly.
Basketball vs. P.S. 361




P.S. 315 hosted a basketball game against P.S. 361!
Grade 5 students are highlighted with their jerseys!
Go Knights!
Jeopardy vs. P.S. 193




P.S. 315 hosted math jeopardy against P.S. 193!
We want to thank everyone for their participation.
We loved having you here P.S. 193!
Career Day




Thank you to all family, friends and guardians for making Career Day at P.S.315 so special!
Students were able to hear from nurses, firefighters, policemen, EMS, yoga instructors, etc!
Women's History Month




Fourth and Fifth grade students presented their Women's History findings to their peers.
Some of the performances included yoga movements, dancing, showing off their artwork and singing.
Chess Tournament




Congrats to the P.S. 315 Chess Team!
We are so proud of our students for their effort.
Fitness Fridays




Families of P.S. 315 were invited to attend Fitness Fridays throughout the month of March. Zuba and yoga were one of the few exercise options for our families.
Inside Broadway



Grade 4 Students of P.S. 315 participated in the Inside Broadway residency. The students performed for their parents, guardians and fellow classmates.
Bravo Broadway




Grade 2 Students of P.S. 315 participated in the Bravo Broadway residency. The students performed for their parents, guardians and fellow classmates.
100th Day of School




The 100th Day of School at P.S. 315 was on 2/15! Students dressed up, completed projects and celebrated being more than half-way done with the school year!
Student Government



The results are in! Students in the fifth grade were elected by their peers to be apart of Student Government. They have BIG ideas they cannot wait to implement in the school!
Black History Month



Lunch-a-palooza was a blast! Students at P.S.315 celebrated Black History Month with a DJ at lunch, trivia games and daily informational morning announcements.
Breakfast with the Principal


Breakfast with the Principal and Assistant Principal is held monthly. See the School Calendar to join us next time! It follows Open Access.
Winter Performance




There was some singing and dancing at P.S. 315! Students performed under the advisement of the dance teacher, Ms. Essner, and the music teacher, Mr. Sokolowski, on 1/23/23.
Harmony Show




Musicians in the making are in the building!
Students from Harmony Afterschool performed for their parents, guardians and peers. Interested in joining? Harmony afterschool is accepting students into their brass program now! Call the main office for more information at 718-421-9560.
Enrichment Clusters




Student Choices are Alive & Well in P.S. 315! Students are researching and getting creative at school. Students are making collages, eating across America, researching animals, painting, drawing & coding!
Auditorium Art




Check out some artwork in our auditorium!
Our art teacher, Mr. Cassuto, and his students are showcasing some of their artwork on the bulletin boards.
Ballroom Dancing



