PS 12 and MS 484’s Food Distribution is postponed until Wednesday, January 27, 2021.
An internal reminder will be sent next week.
If any family would like to schedule a private or immediate pick up, please contact Principal Watson via email (SWatson16@schools.nyc.gov).
Reminder: School will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021 in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
PS 12 and MS 484’s Food Connection (Food Pantry) will host a Food Distribution on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm. It is highly suggested that you bring a bag and cart. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing procedures in place.
Winter Recess: School will be closed from Thursday, December 24, 2020 to Friday, January 1, 2021.
School will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.
PS 12 & MS 484 will have a Holiday Food Distribution on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 from 2:30pm -3:30pm.
Each person will receive two bags with a random assortment of food items.
Please see the attached flyer for more information. This event is sponsored with Food Bank for NYC.
NYC Public School Buildings will be OPEN tomorrow, Friday, December 18, 2020.
Students in Cohort A will have in-person learning
All Cohort B and Cohort C students will work remotely.
Please visit schools.nyc.gov for more information.
Due to inclement weather conditions, NYC Public School Buildings will be closed on Thursday, December 17, 2020.
All Pre-K -5 students will work remotely.
Please visit schools.nyc.gov for more information.
Chancellor Carranza’s December 15, 2020 discusses the expectations to follow during inclement weather conditions.
‘Beginning Thursday, December 10th, children born in 2016 can apply to kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year.
The application deadline is Tuesday, January 19, 2021. All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in April.
Families can apply to Kindergarten in two ways, online at MySchools and over the phone by calling 718-935-2009. Please reach out to EsEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov with questions.'
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.
