Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis Elementary School

Dear PS 12 Families,

The NYCDOE will be implementing a strengths-based, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Devereux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA) screener in the 2021-2022 school year. The implementation of this SEL screener will begin on Monday, November 8^th, 2021. According to the NYCDOE, the DESSA is a strength-based screener, which highlights a student's positive social and emotional strengths and builds from there. For more information, please visit: NYCDOE+ Aperture Education

As per the NYCDOE, if you do not want a staff member to complete the DESSA screener for your student, you must write a letter to Principal Watson stating that. You may send this letter to Principal Watson at SWatson16@schools.nyc.gov or send in a written letter addressed to Principal Watson. This letter needs to be received by the school by Friday, November 5^th, 2021.

 The Family Facing DESSA Letter will be sent home to all students today, November 3^rd, 2021. The Family Facing DESSA Letter is also attached to this email for your review.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Homnick (AHomnick@schools.nyc.gov) or Ms. Naidu (Knaidu@schools.nyc.gov).

Starting Monday, September 13th, 2021, students will return to the school building for in-person learning five (5) days a week (Monday-Friday). 

School Time: 8:00AM- 2:20PM

Students will arrive to the school building by 8:00AM. Students will be dismissed by 2:20PM.

Morning Arrival (3K-Grade 5): ​

Upon arrival, please use the school entrance on Prospect Place (small schoolyard), then proceed to your child's grade table(s) for 3K-Pre-K, K-1, 2-3, and 4-5. ​

All students, parents and guardians, and building visitors must submit a Health Screening Form Questionnaire before entering the school building.​

Students, parents and guardians, and building visitors will receive a sticker confirming that they are clear to enter the building. ​

At each grade table, parents and guardians will indicate who will pick up the student at dismissal, that person will be added to the pick-up list. ​

3K-Pre-K​

On the first day of school, once 3K and Pre-K parents and guardians have been cleared to enter the building they will proceed as directed. ​

​Afternoon Dismissal: Classes will have staggered dismissal. ​

• 3K and Pre-K parents will pick up students directly from their classroom at 2:15pm. Please use the Prospect Place entrance. ​

​Grades K-5 parents and guardians will pick up students from the Howard Avenue side of the school building. ​

• ​Grades K- 2 students will be dismissed at the St. Mark's Avenue side of the school building (large playground) at 2:15pm. ​
• Grades 3-5 will be dismissed at St. Mark's Avenue side of the school building (large playground) at 2:20pm.

​Inclement Weather

• As we enter the winter months, we will begin to prepare for our arrival and dismissals in the event of inclement weather. All K-5 students will use the Howard Avenue (cafeteria) entrance for arrival at 8:00am and dimissal at 2:15pm. 

Dr. Jacqueline Peek Davis Elementary School (P.S.12):

            PS 12 is a small warm school nestled in Ocean Hill, Brownsville between row houses and new sustainable housing developments. We are a school located in a community that is on the rise.  If you are looking for a school where everyone knows your name and every child matters, our school is for you.  Our culture and community is amongst the best in New York City. Our school focuses on every child's social, emotional and academic needs.  We align our curriculum to the state standards and ensure our student work products are authentic and rigorous.  Our School Leadership Team consists of parents, staff and community members who work cohesively to make effective decisions for the school community pertaining to our school needs, budget and grant opportunities.  We are a school where collaboration is at the heart of our existence. We are defined by one key word “Together”.  We work collaboratively with families. Together, we are committed to making an impact as family engagement and community is part of our school culture and tradition.  We offer adult education classes, afterschool, Saturday school, consultancies in literacy and math, residencies in the arts and beyond as well as a variety of family engagement opportunities on site and off site.  We collaborate with a plethora of organizations in the community, local colleges and universities ensuring college and career readiness is at the forefront of our work.

 Our school motto summarizes our belief:

“Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve” 

 P.S. 12 Vision

The Dr. Jacqueline Peek-Davis Elementary School/P.S. 12 School motto says it all: 

“Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve.” 

Our school consists of a community of learners in which all children are empowered to achieve high academic standards and social success.  We celebrate diversity and individuality one student at a time. All members of the P.S. 12 school community work together to create a nurturing environment of excellence.

 P.S. 12 Mission

            As a community of learners, P.S. 12 is committed to promoting academic excellence for all of our students by establishing a safe, orderly and nurturing environment.  We aim to develop character and social awareness that fosters a positive school culture. Our community is dedicated to ensuring that all students achieve academic excellence through high quality, differentiated and data-driven instruction, thereby, developing life-long learners adaptable to the challenges of our evolving technological world.