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Girls Dig Science!

Twenty-four lucky PS 9 girls in grades 2-5 have been getting their science on after school on Fridays. Thanks to a grant from the Lego Children’s Fund, Ms. Codrington, our science specialist, and Ms. Taylor, a third-grade teacher, have launched … Continue reading

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Gifted & Talented Program Tour: Friday, April 20

Open House is this Friday! (Photo is of our 2011-2012 G&T kindergartners performing a Latin dance at the opening of our new playground.) Continue reading

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PS 9 Benefit Concert: “Hard-tack Country” and “Urban Folk Soul” on Saturday, June 16

Your ticket gets you dinner, a party for the kids, and great live music!
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PS 9 Needs You! Help Us Get An “A.” Hand In Your Survey TODAY!

The DOE family surveys are due on or before Thursday, April 5. Continue reading

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Zumba Class this Saturday Benefits PS 9!

This fun, Latin-inspired dance-fitness class will be taught by PS 9 mom Lynda Smith Harris. 9:30 a.m.; $5 fee is a fundraiser for the school. Continue reading

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The “Book Hive” Gets a Librarian

Principal D’Avilar made it happen, despite budget cuts! Our new, state-of-the-art library is now staffed by a full-time professional. Continue reading

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Fall Garden Extravaganza!

On Saturday, November 12, about 40 PS 9 parents and students gathered to plant bulbs, rake leaves, spread mulch and learn about tree care from Andrew Barrett of GreenThumb. Adult and child-size gardening tools were on hand, and home-baked treats … Continue reading

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