Is my address located within the PS 39 zone?
Visit the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) Find a School page and enter your address to identify your zoned school.

How do I register my child at PS 39?
Contact PS 39 Parent Coordinator Amina Hamidi (parentcoordinator@ps39.org) and provide the following information:
  1.  One (1) proof of your child's age (Examples of acceptable forms or documents can be found on this Pre-Registration Checklist)
  2.  Two (2) proofs of your address
  3.  The language(s) you speak at home
  4.  The language(s) your child is able to speak, read, and/or write
  5.  Any special education services, accommodations, or support your child received at their last school

Can I visit PS 39 or take a tour?
PS 39 offers group tours for prospective families during November and December. While we are unable to accommodate requests for individual tours, families can explore our campus anytime through photos here. Families who register their child at PS 39 will also have an opportunity to visit the school before the school year begins.

How does my child apply to Kindergarten?
Schools in NYC are zoned so first check the school zone map to see which school your family is zoned for. If PS 39 is your zoned school, please visit our admissions page. Out of zone families will need to visit the NYC Department of Education's Family Welcome Center to pursue enrollment.
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How can I change my family's address?
Please submit two (2) proofs of your new address to PS 39 Secretary Nikki Kelly (nkelly@ps39.org). Examples of acceptable forms or documents can be found on this Pre-Registration Checklist.

Is my child eligible for a Student OMNY card or school bus?
Please visit the NYCDOE Transportation Overview web page for general information about school transportation. You will also find specific guidelines that determine Transportation Eligibility. If you believe that your child is eligible for either a student OMNY card or a school bus assignment, please contact the Parent Coordinator, Amina Hamidi (parentcoordinator@ps39.org).

How do I withdraw my child from PS 39?
Please notify secretary Nikki Kelly (nkelly@ps39.org) in advance of your family's departure and complete this brief discharge form at your earliest convenience. You may also records that copies of the materials in your child's cumulative folder be sent to their new school by completing the record release.

Who should I contact with questions about...

The PS 39 curriculum:
Please contact Assistant Principal Grossane (cgrossane@ps39.org) for information concerning the curriculum at PS 39.

The school day:
When should I keep my sick child home from school?
Children need to be fever-free for at least 24 hours before returning to school. We encourage all families to exercise common sense community care when deciding whether to send an ill or recovering child to school. If you decide to keep your child at home, please notify your child's teacher and Attendance Team through ParentSquare.

Who should I notify if my child needs to arrive late?
Please message your child's teacher and Attendance Team through ParentSquare.

Who should I notify if my child needs to leave early?
Please message your child's teacher and Attendance Team through ParentSquare.

How can I make changes to my child's Emergency Contact Form?
Please contact Parent Coordinator Amina Hamidi through ParentSquare or email parentcoordinator@ps39.org.

How do I authorize someone to pick up my child?
Please notify your child's teacher and Parent Coordinator Amina Hamidi through ParentSquare with as much notice as possible.

How can I update my child's dismissal instructions?
Please contact Parent Coordinator Amina Hamidi through ParentSquare or email parentcoordinator@ps39.org.

Who should I contact to discuss an incident that my child reports?
Please contact your child's teacher or Parent Coordinator Amina Hamidi through ParentSquare.

How can I look for an item my child forgot or lost?
The lost and found bin is located just inside the lower green door, to the right of the main steps. Parents are welcome to check the lost and found during school hours if their child misplaces anything. Check in with School Safety Agent Mata upon arrival.

Grades:
Your student's teacher. Sending a message through ParentSquare would be the preferred method. Families can also view their child's NYC School Account (NYCSA) for information about your child's progress.

Homework:
For questions about work sent home, message your student's teacher on ParentSquare. Assistant Principal Grossane (cgrossane@ps39.org) would be able to answer broader questions related to school wide homework policy.