Our Mission Statement
Public School 185 will provide a quality education for all of our students by implementing the Common Core Learning Standards, maximizing potential and providing a nurturing and supportive environment. We will encourage independent learning and critical thinking, the development of civil and social skills and the recognition and acceptance of cultural differences. By involving parents and collaborating with the community, we will strive to create students who are lifelong learners and productive members of society.
Principal's Welcome
Welcome to PS 185!
We would like to welcome our new Assistant Principal Mrs. Funaro, we are excited to have you be apart of our school community!
Our school provides an environment that allows students to develop values, function in the community as responsible decision-makers and become lifelong learners. The curriculum supports all students in meeting and exceeding high academic expectations in a challenging performance based learning environment. The teachers have practical and professional attitudes towards students and spend whatever time and effort is necessary to assure that all students learn. Teachers provide a warm and supportive environment, where specific praise is given when deserved, student contributions are respected and positive interactions with the students are maintained. The instruction has clear goals and students are not only expected to learn facts and solve problems but organize information in new ways to formulate problems themselves. A highly effective partnership between staff and parents ensures the intellectual, social, and creative growth of all students.
Mrs. Goudelias, Principal
Mrs. Funaro, Assistant Principal
Registration for Incoming Students for the 2020-2021 school year for Grades 1-5
Registration is by appointment only and will held in June 2020. (Dates TBD)
In order to register your child, you must have the following with you:
· the CHILD whom you are registering
· the child’s BIRTH CERTIFICATE
· the child’s IMMUNIZATION RECORD (must have all vaccines to attend school)
· TWO PROOFS OF ADDRESS – must reside in our school zone
You must have all of the above information in order to register – we cannot register a student who is missing any documents. Please bring the originals and a copy for us to keep. Be advised that photo ID is required at all times to enter our school building.
In order to save time, you can print out the registration packet and bring it completed to registration. The medical form should be brought to your child’s pediatrician and returned to school in September. (immunization record is still required for registration).
Pre-Registration Checklist – click here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/pre-registration-checklist
Immunization Requirements – click here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/immunization-requirements-chart-for-school-year-2019-2020
Malamander Author Visit - Thomas Taylor
January 29, 2020
On Wednesday, January 29th we were pleased to have Malamander author Thomas Taylor visit our school. He did a hands on presentation of his first novel and made illustrations with the students.
Thank you to the BookMark Shoppe and Diana Brogan for this wonderful opportunity!
Be sure to look at our Gallery page to see photos
Respect for All Week
Respect for All Week is February 10th - 14th! Below are the different school spirit days to show our Respect for one another!
Monday, February 10th - Super Heroes: Wear Superhero shirts to school to show that you are Brave and Loyal!
Tuesday, February 11th - Tie Tuesday: Wear a tie or bow tie to school to show that we are tied together with kindness!
Wednesday, February 12th - Crazy Hat Day: Wear a crazy hat to school to put a lid on bullying!
Thursday, February 13th - School Spirit: Wear your PS 185 apparel to show that team work makes the dream work!
Friday, February 14th - Wear red or pink to show our Peace, Love and Respect for All!
Child of the Dream - Sharon Robinson visit
On Wednesday, November 13th, PS 185 had the honor and privilege of meeting Jackie Robinson's daughter, author Sharon Robinson. Thank you to our library and the Bookmark Shoppe for providing the students with this amazing opportunity.
Student Council Elections
November 04, 2019
Congratulations to all of the 3rd, 4th and 5th grade class representatives on their speeches today, you did a wonderful job! Thank you to Mrs. Maguire and Mrs. Amendolia for all their work with the class representatives!
Fifth Grade Spelling Bee
November 01, 2019
We held our 5 Fifth Grade Spelling be on Friday, November 1, 2019. The first place winner was Emilie Wang from class 5-507 and second place went to Mia Talkington from class 5-507. Congratulations girls and to all of the students that participated. Thank you Mrs. Spoto for organizing the Spelling Bee.
Respect for All
The New York City Department of Education is requesting for all of the students to participate in a Respect for All: Keeping Our Schools Free of Sexual Harassment. The link below will direct you to the New York City Department of Education Respect for All: Keeping Our Schools Free of Sexual Harassment (Making NYC Public Schools Safe and Supportive for All Students).
Ragamuffin Parade
Ragamuffin Parade
Thank you to everyone who came and marched with PS 185 at this years Ragamuffin Parade!
DOE Calendar Change
The DOE has updated the school calendar. The winter recess will be Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Go Gold
September 27, 2019
PS 185 is going Gold for Childhood Cancer on Friday, September 27th. We are asking for everyone to wear gold or yellow this day.
First Day of School
September 05, 2019
Welcome Back to School!! Hope everyone has a great school year. Thank you Congressman Justin Brennan and U.S. Representative Max Rose for greeting all of the students on their first day.
Immunization Requirements
School Year Immunization Requirements
All students should be up-to-date with their immunizations to avoid exclusion from school. See the New York State Immunization Requirements below. As of June 13, 2019, NYS no longer allows religious exemptions from mandated vaccines.
School recesses are the ideal time to bring your children’s vaccines up-to-date.
Regarding Kindergarten students: Please be advised that NYS law requires that the children have their vaccines at or after the 4th birthday to enter school. The recommended immunization schedule does suggest that there is a range for administration of the vaccines at 4 - 6 years but NYS law takes precedence over this range. All students must be up-to-date with their vaccinations in order to attend school. Do not wait until your child's "age 5 well-visit" - all students must have all required vaccines by September or they will be excluded from school.
Morning Arrival
Morning Arrival
Kindergarten through Grade 5 Schedule: Students arriving for breakfast enter the front doors between 7:10 and 7:40 AM. No registration is required. ONLY CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN THE BREAKFAST PROGRAM ARE ALLOWED TO THE ENTER THE SCHOOL PRIOR TO 7:40 AM,
***Children are not permitted into the breakfast program after 7:40 AM***
Grades K and 1: Enter through the doors near Ridge Blvd. on the 87th street side
*They go to the assigned class tables in the cafeteria*
Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5: Enter through the main doors on Ridge Blvd.
*Grade 2 students go line up in the gym. Grade 3, 4 and 5 proceed to assigned rows in the auditorium.*
***Doors open promptly at 7:50 AM every morning***
SCHOOL STARTS AT 8 - DON'T BE LATE!
Dismissal Schedule
Dismissal Schedule-
Please be sure to be on time to pick-up your child.
Kindergarten — 2:05 pm
Grades 1 & 2 — 2:10 pm
Grades 3, 4 & 5 — 2:15 pm
Classes dismissed from 86th Street doors near Ridge Blvd.:
3-401 3-403 3-405 3/4-404
Classes dismissed from 86th Street doors in Schoolyard:
K-201 K-202 K-210 1-302 1-303
2-301 2-305 5-501
Classes dismissed from 87th Street doors near Ridge Blvd.:
4-503 4-508 4-509
Classes dismissed from 87th Street doors in Schoolyard:
K-207 K-209 K/1/2-211 1-208 1-308
2-307 2-309 4/5-506 5-505 5-507
Blue Origin
PS 185 has a chance to send an experiment to space in the coming years. We have created a video that will be submitted in an effort to be selected to have a science experiment from PS 185 fly into space on the Blue Origin New Shepard suborbital rocket. The students made posters and came together to show our love of Space and STEM which will be highlighted in the video. You can view the video by clicking below.