PS 158
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Welcome to PS 158
THE BAYARD TAYLOR SCHOOL

Principal Dina Ercolano

Our Mission Statement
PS158 believes in equity, inclusion and developing lifelong learners.
PS158 welcomes all who enter our safe, joyful and dedicated learning community. We believe in the individual and limitless potential of each of our community members and we work to support their understanding of themselves and others. At PS158 it is our mission to affirm people’s multiple identities, including their racial and cultural identities and stories.
Read our complete Mission Statement

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Pre-K: All NYC children born in 2019 can apply by the March 10, 2023 deadline. All families who apply by the deadline will receive an offer in May. Click this link for further information: ADMISSION TO PS 158
DOE School Visitor Policy
All visitors must show proof of at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination to enter a DOE school building. Visitors do not include students attending school or school related activities in a DOE school building.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is one of the following:
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A CDC Vaccination Card; a photo or photocopy is also acceptable.
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A NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record from within or outside the US, including from a health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable.
An acceptable COVID-19 vaccination includes one dose of any COVID-19 vaccine fully authorized or authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO.
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SEL+RULER FAMILY EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP FRIDAY, 10/28
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT....
We partner with the Yale Center of Emotional Intelligence, and we develop our tools of the mood meter, charter, meta-moment and blueprint with our students during the school day in age-appropriate ways. Feel free to join us and explore their website!
For further reading, feel free to read Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett, and here are additional resources.
Hot Tips for Home-School Communication
Click here for tips and tricks!