5th Grade Graduation Ceremony - 2018 (VIDEO)

Seniors and family members stand for the pledge of allegiance during their graduation ceremony.

After some words of wisdom from Principal Stevens, Ms. Williams (Assistant Principal), and Special Guest Mr. Carlos Castillo (Ambassador of the Dominican Republic, selected students were given awards for their academic achievement.  Family members and friends of each graduate enjoyed performances and musical selections by our scholars.  The highlight of the ceremony was the conferring of the diplomas.

Congratulations to all of our graduating 5th graders!  We are so proud of you and look forward to your visits, next year.  Take a look at the video below, for the slideshow that was shown to guests during the graduation ceremony.  Created by Mr. Robinson (5th grade teacher), it showcases some memories from the 2017-2018 school year.

Kindergarten Graduation - 2018 (VIDEO)

Principal Stevens and Ms. Martin (Assistant Principal) pose with a graduating kindergarten student from K01.

After a few introductory remarks from Principal Stevens, students in all kindergarten classes entertained family members and special guests by singing 'How Far I'll Go'.  The lyrics of this famous song, from the movie Moana, were written by Lin Manuel-Miranda.  In the movie, Moana was ready to follow her dreams, and live the life that was meant for her.  She just needed to take the first step.  After a round of applause, our young scholars received their diplomas and joined family members, teachers and administrators in the gymnasium for refreshments.

Congratulations to our Kindergarten students who have taken a big step in their education!  Thank you to all of the family members that attended graduation ceremonies.  We look forward to seeing you in September.  Click below, to see the slideshow that was shown at the graduation ceremony, created by Ms. Luisa (Assistant Teacher) and edited by Mr. Means (Music Teacher)

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Middle School Application Process

Ms. Estrella, PS4's Guidance Counselor, meets with parents of 5th graders to discuss the Middle School application process.

The deadline for Middle School applications is December 1st!  Parents of 5th grade students will soon receive applications from our school's Guidance Counselor, Ms. Estrella.  She has been meeting with parents weekly to answer questions they may have about the application process and encourage them to make the best choice for their child.  The transition from elementary to middle school is an important moment in every adolescent’s life. This is an opportunity for parent and children to come together to determine what middle school experience is right for their family and how they can plan together for the big changes ahead.

For more information about he Middle School process, contact Ms. Estrella by calling the main office or sending an email to aestrel@schools.nyc.gov.  Click here for the 2018 NYC District 6 Middle School Directory and go to schools.nyc.gov/middle for more information on the application process.

Ms. Estrella answers question from parents of 5th graders.

College and Career Day

 Fifth grade students celebrated College and Career Day with PS4!  Special guests from Boricua College and City College of NYC - Teachers College, spoke to students about the reasons why college is so important. Hosted by Mr. Batiz, Assistant Principal, and Ms. Estrella, Guidance Counselor, students were encouraged to start thinking about colleges that they may want to apply for.

For assistance in choosing the right middle school, contact our guidance counselor, Ms. Estrella.  For more inspiration, watch the video below of Michelle Obama speaking about the importance of going to college!

Middle School Information

Guidance Counselor, Ms. Estrella conducts a Middle School information session for parents of 5th grade children.

Informational sessions for parents regarding Middle School took place in October and November.  Parents of and students in 5th grade will be making important decisions about entering Middle School.  PS4 is committed to the success of all scholars beyond Elementary School.  We will provide parents and students with the necessary support for them to be aware of the different Middle School options offered so informed decisions can be made.

Although informational sessions for parents are no longer available, you may contact Ms. Estrella, Guidance Counselor, for assistance.  She will be available during all Parent/Teacher Conferences and by appointment in room 212C.  Please contact the main office to schedule an appointment.

Kindergarten Graduation - 2015

Kindergarten graduates pose for photographs after receiving their diplomas from Principal White-Jones.

Kindergarten students celebrated their graduation, recently, with parents and other family members in attendance.  "We saw tears of happiness from Moms and Dads as they saw their children perform", said Kindergarten lead teacher Ms. Nieves.  "Even students who struggled with learning the words were phenomenal".  Audience members enjoyed musical performances from the PS4 Guitar Club, two fourth grade vocalists who performed at our annual Talent Show, as well as the Kindergarteners themselves.  Congratulations to the class of 2015!

Principal White-Jones hands diploma to graduate.

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to the Class of 2014! Woohoo! Fordham University hosted our graduation ceremony featuring the Ellington Poets, student musicians from the Midori & Friends Guitar Program (with Nick Russo) and two songs from the entire graduation class! Well done, girls and boys! We are so proud of you

For some great 5th grade memories from the 2013-2014 school year, take a look at the slideshow below!

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Congrats To The Class of 2024

Congratulations to our kindergarten students who recently participated in their 'Stepping Up' program!  Proud parents, family members and friends packed the auditorium to witness an exciting moment in the lives of their young scholars. 



Congratulations to the Class of 2024 and to Kindergarten teachers Ms. Fernandez, Mr. Cesani, Ms. Liriano, Ms. Cole and Lead Teacher Mr. Diaz.  We are all very proud of your achievements!

Open Airways for Schools Graduates Five Asthma Leaders From PS4

Elementary school children can learn to manage their own asthma when they participate in the American Lung Association's Open Airways For Schools program. It teaches children with asthma (ages 8-11) how to detect the warning signs of asthma, avoid their triggers and make decisions about their health.

At PS4, LaMyah I. (Class 320), Mia R. (Class 401), Jeremy N. (Class 401), Danny W. (Class 323), and Jeremy F. (Class 402) recently completed the 5-week training session. They met on Friday’s at 2pm in the Medical Room for classes and were active participants in the sessions. With the active support of our very own school nurse, they did some role-playing and demonstrations! Some of their assignments were to take information home to their parents. "It was educational and fun", says Nurse Frere when asked to describe the program.

On Friday, January 28th, all five students graduated and became official Asthma Leaders. The ceremony was held in the school's auditorium with members of each student's family and PS4 staff (including Mr. Polubiec, Assistant Principal). Graduation certificates were issued and each child received a cinch bag filled with surprises.