PS/IS 163
The Bath Beach School
Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Our primary mission is to educate, motivate, and nurture students in a collaborative learning environment. A strong home-school partnership ensures success and encourages a love of learning, so that each child flourishes and develops the skills necessary to become a life long learner and a productive citizen.
NY State Testing Dates 2025
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ELA State Exam (Grade 3 and Grade 7) April 29-30
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ELA State Exam (Grade 4, 5, 6, 8) April 23-24
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Math State Exam (Grade 3 and Grade 7) May 7-8
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Math State Exam (Grade 4, 5, 6, 8) May 6-7
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Science State Exam (Grade 5 and Grade 8) May 13
163's Book of the Month: April 2025
The main character, Cookie, grapples with some challenges within the classroom of Ms. Biscotti. However, a magical moment occurs when an assignment requires a bit more creative originality, leading Cookie to uncover her hidden poetic talent.
This interactive book demonstrates how every mistake is an opportunity to make something beautiful. This book teaches children that it is perfectly fine
to make mistakes.
NY Public Library Links
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Online Tutoring, Homework Help, Test Prep & More! MORE INFORMATION HERE
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New Utrecht Branch Library February 2025 Children and Teen’s Programs MORE INFORMATION HERE
2024-2025 School Procedures
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Students must arrive at 8:15am — school hours are 8:20 am - 2:40 pm
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Grades K & 1 will line up in middle school yard (by Bay 14th st)
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Grades 2 — 5 will line up on 17th Ave. side
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Grades 6 — 8 will enter through Main Entrance on Bay 14th St.
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Dismissal: Grades K — 1 will dismiss at 2:30pm on Bay 14th St by gate
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Dismissal: Grades 2 — 5 will dismiss at 2:35 on 17th Ave. side (door closes 2:40)
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Dismissal: Grades 6 — 8 will dismiss at Main Entrance
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Late Parent Pickup: Students will be brought to late room 114