P.S./I.S.217 School Calendar
Please find our school calendar attached.
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News & Announcements
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Family Guide 2026-2027
Many of your questions have answers in our updated Family Guide attached here.
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Introductory Staff Presentation 2026/27
Meet 217 staff! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, September 17, in person at the PTA meeting @8:30am, and virtually at the Curriculum Night!
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Respect for All Week
As part of Respect for All Week, February 9-13, we are excited to have Dr. Blake Brandes join our students on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 for a fun and engaging Growth Mindset presentation. Dr. Brandes is a TEDx speaker, America’s Got Talent contestant, and Marshall Scholar who has addressed more than 500,000 students worldwide. During the presentation, our students will learn valuable skills to help them overcome challenges and achieve their dreams!
Dr. Blake has written beautifully illustrated children's books to accompany his powerful message, and he is offering autographed copies to our students! You can order the books at the link below. Orders are due before February 9, 2026. https://blakebrandes.com/product-category/books-family/ We’re looking forward to Dr. Blake’s visit!Mon, Feb 9: Respect for All Week - Celebrating Kindness - Be an Ally (wear yellow)Tue, Feb 10: Respect for All Week - Cultivating Respect - Anti-Bullying & Cyberbullying (wear orange)Wed, Feb 11: Respect for All Week - Respect for Learning - Celebrating Growth Mindset & Learning (wear green)Thu, Feb 12: Respect for All Week - Respect for Diversity (wear any color or attire representing you and your culture)Fri, Feb 13: Respect for All Week - Celebrating Inclusion - National No One Eats Alone Day (wear red/pink)PS/IS 217 Roosevelt Island -
Dec 17-23: Winter Spirit Week
Wed, Dec 17 - Spirit Week: School Spirit Day - wear 217 shirt or colors (yellow/purple), order HERE
Thu, Dec 18 - Spirit Week: Channel Your Flannel - keep warm in your coziest flannels
Fri, Dec 19 - Spirit Week: Long Winter’s Nap - wear your PJs for the last Friday of the school year
Mon, Dec 22 - Spirit Week: Festive Sweater Day - wear your best holiday attire
Tue, Dec 23 - Spirit Week: Glitter and Glam - ring in the New Year in your sparkliest and shiniest gear
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9th Annual Talent Show! 12/6
Please join us for the 9th Annual Talent Show! Register here: https://bit.ly/4qHHsW0
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Picture Day MakeUps, Retakes - Tue, Dec 9
Save the date - Tuesday, December 9 - Picture Day makeups, retakes sign up HERE, Grade 8 🎓 Senior Portraits
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Grade Gabs with Admin
All grade meetings @8:30-9:05 am cafeteria, contribute to Q&A HERE:
Mon, Oct 27 - Grade 6-8 Grade Gab
Tue, Oct 28 - Grade 4-5 Grade Gab
Thu, Oct 30 - Grade 3 Grade Gab
Mon, Nov 3 - Grade 2 Grade Gab
Fri, Nov 7 - Grade 1 Grade Gab
Mon, Nov 10 - Kindergarten Grade Gab
Thu, Nov 13 - 3K and PreK Grade Gab
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Fall Spirit Week October 27-31
Mon, Oct 27- Spirit Week: "Shine Bright" - wear yellow + sunglasses for kindness
Tue, Oct 28 - Spirit Week: "Lead with Love" - wear pink or red for compassion
Wed, Oct 29 - Spirit Week: "Blue is bold, Respect is gold" - wear blue & gold for respect
Thur, Oct 30 - Spirit Week: "Step Up. Stay Green. Stay Responsible." - wear green for being responsible
Fri, Oct 31 - Spirit Week: “Halloween” - Wear your costume. Teachers will be rocking 70's "It's groovy to be kind” style
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Unity Day - October 22
Unity Day, wear orange for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying!
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Quick Links
Reach Out
Address:
645 Main Street
New York, New York 10044
Phone:
(212) 980-0294
Fax:
(212) 980-1192
Visiting Us:
Security will greet you at the main entrance and ID is required. We ask that strollers and scooters be left outside the main entrance.
