School doors open at 8:19 AM for arrival and close promptly at 8:25 AM.
Dismissal is from 2:35-2:40 PM.

There are 3 entrances based on classroom number:
Main entrance on 6th Ave: Classes 122, 221, 223, 531
Kindergarten Tower on 8th Street: Classes K012, K014, K016, 124, 326
Playground Gate on 8th Street: Classes 118, 227, 328, 436, 437, 535

If you’re late to morning arrival, please escort your child through the main entrance and sign them in on the iPad near the safety agent. We understand that mornings can be challenging, but if your child is late five times (arriving after morning meeting), we may reach out to discuss support. Attendance records are updated daily and can be viewed in your child’s NYC Schools Account (NYCSA).

If you’re running late for pick-up, call the main office (718-330-9310, x1002) to tell us when you will arrive. After dismissal, children who remain will wait on the front stoop or inside (depending on weather) until picked up.

If your child is absent, message Attendance Team and classroom teachers on ParentSquare. For absences of three or more consecutive days, provide a doctor’s note.

Schedule doctor and dental appointments after school hours to minimize disruptions.

For extended absences due to travel, notify your child’s teacher in advance with the reason. Teachers will support your child’s progress upon return.

Excessive unexcused absences may result in meetings with the principal or home visits by the attendance team.

Providing verbal or written confirmation with a reason for your child’s absence to the Attendance Team allows it to be coded as excused. Without confirmation, the absence will be marked unexcused. All absences, excused or unexcused, remain on your child’s record and cannot be removed.

While attendance does not affect report card grades, regular attendance is vital for your child’s success.

Breakfast and lunch are free for all NYC public school students during the school year. The Department of Education carefully designs menus to ensure students receive the nutrients needed to think clearly and stay focused on learning.

BREAKFAST:
For breakfast, students must arrive between 7:50 and 8:10 AM to allow time to eat and get to class. Students will not be admitted after 8:10 a.m.

LUNCH:
Students have a 50-minute combined lunch and recess period each day, with recess staff ensuring safety on the playground. All students eat indoors and enjoy outdoor recess daily, weather permitting. Free hot and cold lunch options are available to all students. The menu can be found HERE. For more information on school lunch menus, click HERE.

Students can also opt to bring in their own lunch from home. 

Lunch times:
Grades K & 1 10:18-11:11
Grades 2 & 3 11:11-12:04
Grades 4 & 5 12:04-12:57

PS 39 is not a nut-free school, but nut aware, and provides individualized accommodations for students with food allergies.