School Hours

Grades K - 3: 8:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.

Grades 4 - 8: 8:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

A Message from the Principal

Dear PS/MS 71 Families:
As we Fall into the month of November, it is important to acknowledge the student’s academic strengths as they work diligently in all subject areas to show what they know and apply skills and strategies through rigorous curriculum aligned to the Next Generation Learning Standards.  Students are actively engaged in high quality instructional materials through the HMH Into Reading and Into Literature curriculum and Amplify Desmos Math Program.  In reading, students are reading grade level text, learning and reinforcing rich vocabulary, and engaging and responding to reading through rigorous writing tasks.  In mathematics, students are empowered to think critically, persevere through productive struggle, and engage in mathematical discourse as they solve real world problems using multiple ways and strategies to demonstrate conceptual understanding.  We are extremely proud of the progress students are making and celebrate their accomplishments.
We encourage our families to communicate with their child’s teacher regularly and to discuss their child’s strengths and areas in need of support and improvement.  Check your child’s backpack for important school-wide information and to stay informed of what your child is learning in school each day.  Virtual Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled for November 13th- 12:30 pm-3:30 pm and 4:30 pm-7:30 pm. 
 
All 5th grade families must log on to myschools.nyc and apply to our middle school. All applications must be submitted by Friday December 12, 2025.  PS 71 students have priority seating here, but you must put 71 as the first choice. If you do not apply on time, your child might not get a seat in our middle school. If you do not have a myschools account or need an account creation code, reach out to Ms. Cotto.
 
As a reminder, please ensure that your child is present to learn every day and arriving to school on time every day.  Our goal is to teach and instill lifelong work habits and promote the importance of punctuality. 
We thank you for your partnership and for supporting your child’s success. 
 
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

PS 71 SCHOOL CALENDAR

  • Virtual Town Hall with Principal Mirando

    PS/MS 71X Rose E. Scala School

  • Middle School Applications Due

    PS/MS 71X Rose E. Scala School
  • Virtual

    PTA/Title 1 Meeting @ 6:30 pm

    Zoom Meeting ID: 948 9212 9487, Passcode: 883963 

    See Flyer in the Parents Corner Section

    PS/MS 71X Rose E. Scala School

  • 3:30 pm SLT Meeting

    Room 208

    PS/MS 71X Rose E. Scala School

  • School Closed: Winter Recess

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Looking Ahead!

Save the dates:
  • Principal Mirando's Virtual Town Hall, 12/09
  • Middle School Applications Due: 12/12
  • PTA/Title 1 Meeting: 12/17

Important Sites

Middle School Applications are OPEN NOW! All 5th Grade students must apply!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8w0rli02Mg&list=PL4wasLe0dAdRPwGrPYEBMB2JukaX1qE1-

Safer Access Doors

Grades 4-8: School starts at 8:00 am            Grades K-3: School starts at 8:20 am

Please ensure students arrive on time and avoid early pickups.

Front Door Lock Schedule:

Locked from 8:30 am to 2:20 pm

Visitor Protocol:

1. Ring the bell

2. Face the camera

3. State your name and purpose of visit

4. Show valid Photo ID to school safety agent, and sign in at the desk

Principal's Message: The safety of our school community is our top priority. We appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures to ensure a secure environment for all students and staff.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

   

Statement on Accessibility

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