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A Pack Above the Rest!

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As we move into the colder months, we want to share an important reminder about our outdoor play policy for NYCPS. Whenever possible, we believe that children benefit greatly from time outdoors—even in cold weather. Fresh air and movement are essential parts of a healthy school day.
Unless it is actively snowing, there is visible ice on the playground, or the wind-chill factor drops below 0°F (-18°C), schools should not restrict outdoor play based on temperature alone. With this in mind, we will continue to provide outdoor recess whenever conditions are safe. That being said, we would never put students at risk, and the safety and well-being of our children will always guide our decisions.
We kindly ask families to help prepare students for colder days. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in warm layers, with hats, gloves, scarves, and proper winter coats. When outdoors, our staff will make sure students are bundled up, keep skin covered, and monitor everyone closely for comfort and safety. If any student is in need of a new winter coat, hat, scarf, or gloves, please reach out—we will gladly provide one to ensure every child is warm and cared for.
For additional details about outdoor play during cold or hot weather, please refer to the “Guidelines for Playing Outside.” If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs Caleca.
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New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) takes the confidentiality of information about your child seriously. Student privacy means keeping your student’s personal details, academic records, and other sensitive information safe and secure. As a NYCPS parent or guardian, you have important rights that help protect your child’s personal and educational information.
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Food Distribution:

Monday, November 24TH
Starting at 2:30 pm
In the school yard

***While Supplies Last ***
Please bring a reusable shopping bag!

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Winter Recess

As we move into the colder months, we want to share an important reminder about our outdoor play policy for NYCPS. Whenever possible, we believe that children benefit greatly from time outdoors—even in cold weather. Fresh air and movement are essential parts of a healthy school day.
Unless it is actively snowing, there is visible ice on the playground, or the wind-chill factor drops below 0°F (-18°C), schools should not restrict outdoor play based on temperature alone. With this in mind, we will continue to provide outdoor recess whenever conditions are safe. That being said, we would never put students at risk, and the safety and well-being of our children will always guide our decisions.
We kindly ask families to help prepare students for colder days. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed in warm layers, with hats, gloves, scarves, and proper winter coats. When outdoors, our staff will make sure students are bundled up, keep skin covered, and monitor everyone closely for comfort and safety. If any student is in need of a new winter coat, hat, scarf, or gloves, please reach out—we will gladly provide one to ensure every child is warm and cared for.
For additional details about outdoor play during cold or hot weather, please refer to the “Guidelines for Playing Outside.” If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs Caleca.
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Privacy Rights 101

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) takes the confidentiality of information about your child seriously. Student privacy means keeping your student’s personal details, academic records, and other sensitive information safe and secure. As a NYCPS parent or guardian, you have important rights that help protect your child’s personal and educational information.

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Principal’s Message

Dear PS 177 Families,
Welcome back to another incredible school year at PS 177! Whether you're returning after a restful summer or joining our community for the very first time, I am overjoyed to welcome you into the new year with open arms, open hearts, and renewed purpose.
 
Our theme this year remains one that defines us: We are a pack above the rest.
At PS 177, we don’t just work together — we grow together, we lead together, and we lift each other up. Every student, every staff member, and every family is part of a powerful, united community school that is stronger because we move forward as one, as a PACK!
 
This school year, and we are ready! Our hallways are filled with excitement, our classrooms are prepared for learning, and our dedicated staff—your pack leaders—are eager to guide, support, and challenge every student to reach their full potential.
 
I also want to take a moment to celebrate a huge accomplishment from the past year. Thanks to the hard work of our students, teachers, and families, 66% of our students achieved proficiency in ELA, and 67% in Math on the 2024 state exams! These scores are not just numbers—they’re proof of what’s possible when we believe in our students and work together as a united school community. We are so proud, and we are just getting started!
 
To our returning families: thank you for continuing this journey with us. Your trust and partnership mean the world.
To our new families: welcome to a school where your child will be seen, supported, and inspired every single day.
Let’s make this school year unforgettable. Let’s grow stronger, dream bigger, and rise higher—together—as a pack above the rest.
 
With love, pride, and deep gratitude,
Helen Stern
Proud Principal
PS 177 – A Pack Above the Rest