Welcome to P.S. 53 
A National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

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P.S. 53, The Barbara Esselborn School, a community of all stakeholders, children and adults, are committed to working together to engage students in rich and rigorous learning experiences, in an equitable environment that is safe, caring and nurturing.

P.S. 53 Vision Statement

P.S. 53, The Barbara Esselborn School envisions that each child will actively and responsibly seek to achieve their academic, emotional and physical potential, with the support and guidance of all staff members. All students will be empowered to take ownership of their own learning, monitor their progress, and identify their next steps. We will continue to utilize all community resources and engage in community partnerships to ensure the cognitive, creative, and social-emotional growth of every student.

At P.S. 53, we will continue to seek new and innovative instructional approaches that are appropriate to students’ diverse learning styles. As a school community of equity and excellence, we will strive to prepare each child to be a lifelong learner and a contributing member of an ever-changing society.

Envisions app

 Arrival & Dismissal Procedures.docx 

  Parent Pack 2019-2020.docx   

Family Handbook - 2019-2020.docx 

 Parent Immunization Update Letter.pdf   

 Advance Letter to Parents 2019.docx  

 Promotional Policy.docx 

 New Student Physical Requirements

  Coast Guard Bus stop Schedule.pdf 

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  Statement on Accessibility- We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Vincent Lyman at the following email - VLyman@schools.nyc.gov or call Angela Navarino at 718-987-8020 to request assistance.   

  PS 53- A Lighthouse School

The Leader in Me

 7 habits 

Leader in Me is a whole-school improvement process based on the idea that everyone can be a leader.  This evidence based approach empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century.  Learn more at https://www.theleaderinme.org/

Morning Care Remind

Latchkey Remind grades 3-5

Latchkey Remind grades Pre K- 2

Bus 3 Remind

Coast Guard Bus Remind

Woodcutters Bus Remind

Great Kills Bus Remind

 educational websites

  MYON INFORMATION

Parent and family guide to myON

Student quick guide

School year myON winner- Gabriella Alonso