June 2, 2025 - P.S. 52 Family Weekly Newsletter

Due to the weather, our May Day Event has been postponed to Monday, June 2, 2025 @ 1:15pm. Parents & Guardians are welcome to attend. We will be selling ices for $1 to help support our field trips.

Hope Day is a Free Community Event that will be taking place on Saturday, June 7th from 12pm - 4pm at P.S. 52.  All are welcome for food, games, and more!  

Field Day at P.S. 52 will be held on Wednesday June 4th, 2025 for students in grades PreK-5th (Rain Date June 9th).  

Each class will be split into 3 teams:  Red, White and Blue, prior to field day. Students in grades Pre-K-5 will have the opportunity to rotate to all stations. Pre-K students will participate in Field Day with a modified schedule. We ask that students proudly wear their team color t-shirt on Field Day.  Team colored bandanas will also be distributed to students on Field Day.  If your child does not have a team colored shirt, please let the teacher know. 

Please plan ahead  in considering your child’s health and safety as all activities will be outdoors. Students should wear the appropriate clothing for the weather.  

• Shorts, pants, socks, and sneakers are considered appropriate clothing for Field Day.  
• Please avoid sandals, Crocs, or any clothing that is heavy or too revealing. 
• Students should bring a water bottle to ensure they stay hydrated.
• Students will have the opportunity to refill bottles at our Water Station, and there will be plenty of breaks. 
• Wearing sunscreen or a hat should also be considered.

If you have any questions regarding field day or your child's color, please contact your child's teacher.

Grades 1-5 will be going on a field trip to see the Minecraft movie on Thursday, June 12, 2025.. The permission slip and $20 are due June 5th. This includes popcorn, drink and candy.

The last day for After School is Friday,  June 13, 2025

Families are invited to the following End of Year Events at P.S. 52.

• June 18th
  • Kindergarten - 4th Grade Awards Assembly @ 9:20 am in the auditorium
• June 24th
  • Pre-K/Kindergarten Moving Up
  • @ 9:30 AM in the school yard
• June 25th
  • 5th grade graduation
  • @ 9:30 am in the school yard

The letter features important information for families regarding the end of the 2024–25 school year, Summer Rising, summer school, summer meals, Public School Athletic League (PSAL) summer programs, and resources to support summer reading. 

End of 2024-25 School Year

The last day of school is Thursday, June 26, 2025! See important dates in June, including when Regents Exams will take place and when schools are closed in observance of recognized holidays.

Summer Rising

Get ready for a summer of adventure in learning! Summer Rising begins for all participants on July 2, and runs Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Programming ends on August 15 for students in grades K-5 or August 8 for students in grades 6-8. Summer Rising will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, for Independence Day.

If you accepted your Summer Rising offer by May 8, you will receive more information leading up to the first day of the program. Stay up to date on all program details at Summer Rising.

Summer School

Each May and June, teachers assess students' progress to determine if they are ready for the next grade level. Families of students who have not yet made sufficient progress will be notified via letter in mid-June.

If your student is in grade 3-8 and is not promoted in June, they will be required to attend summer school. If your student did not receive a Summer Rising seat, then they will attend the academic portion only. Detailed instructions on dates and times will be in the letter. At the end of summer school, schools will make a final decision about students' grade levels for next year.

Summer Meals

When school is out, students can still enjoy free breakfast and lunch! From June 27 through August 29, the NYCPS Free Summer Meals program offers free meals across New York City to anyone 18 years old or younger. Meals are available at select NYC public schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. You don't need to sign up in advance or provide identification—just head to a Summer Meals site and enjoy a meal. Dates, locations, times, and menus are subject to change; visit Summer Meals for the latest information.

• Dates of Operation: Friday, June 27 - Friday, August 29, 2025
  • No service on Friday, July 4, 2025
• Hours of Operation: Breakfast from 8-9:15 a.m. | Lunch from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

PSAL High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program

This summer, NYCPS students entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2025 can register for the Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) High School Summer Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Program! Participants will enjoy free athletic training, sports-specific skill development, and recreation activities at select sites across the five boroughs. The program runs Monday to Thursday from 3-6 p.m., divided across two sessions:

• Session 1: July 14 - July 29
• Session 2: July 30 - August 14

Students can find program details and register for the summer 2025 program at PSAL Summer Programs. Students may register at any PSAL summer site, regardless of where they are enrolled during the regular school year. However, students should select only one site and program per session.

Summer Reading

Reading is like any skill: it takes practice! Over the summer, reading together can help your child continue to develop their literacy skills and avoid any learning loss that might occur over their time outside of the classroom.

This summer, explore thousands of e-books and audiobooks in multiple languages through the NYCPS Citywide Digital Library on Sora. Log in to Sora using your NYCPS credentials.

You can find also tips for reading at home, recommended books for students in all grade levels, at-home activities, our Summer Reading Guide, and more at Literacy Resources.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/messages-for-families

SUNY New Paltz is offering a Summer Literacy Tutoring Program for $75.  There is the the Registration Link.