THE FAMILY EMPOWERMENT TIMES
PS/MS 183Q DR. RICHARD GREEN SCHOOL
March 2026
The Administration Team
Ms. Christel Barnum, Principal
Mrs. Shallonda Daniels, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Rukiya Chavies, Assistant Principal
The Parent Association Team
Lisa Johnson-Cooper, Parent Association President
Priscilla Frederick, Parent Association Vice President
Parents are a Child's First Teacher!
Parents are partners at P.S./M.S. 183Q
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Active Parents' Association
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Engaging Parent Workshops
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Resourceful Parent Coordinator
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Accessible Clothing Pantry
School Store supports us!
Principal's Book of the Month
"Mae Among the Stars" by Roda Ahmed
"Mae Among the Stars" is a children's picture book by Roda Ahmed, inspired by the life of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first African American woman in space, focusing on her childhood dream to explore the cosmos. The story highlights how her supportive family encouraged her curiosity and determination, teaching her that "If you can dream it, if you believe it, and work hard for it, anything is possible," as she overcame challenges to eventually reach her goal of becoming an astronaut.
Husky Culture
Student Affirmation
I am a leader.
First, I think.
Then, I will tell show or write.
183 is the place to be!
Our Husky Uniform
Our School Colors are Gray, Black, & White.
NYC Schools Calendar
NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT
How can I get my child's report card?
NYC Schools Information
Learning Resources
Explore Audio Books with Learning Ally!
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Username: NYCDOE email address (username@nycstudents.net)
Password: Welcome183 or Welcome183Q
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Getting started
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SCHOOL INFORMATION
Official School Hours
7:30 am- 8:00 am Breakfast Program
8:00 am- 2:20 pm Monday - Friday
Attendance
Our students should have excellent attendance. Please make every effort to achieve perfect attendance and punctuality. A written note from a parent or guardian must be sent to the teacher when a child returns from an absence. The note should include the date and the reason for the absence. This information is necessary for the school records.
Address or Telephone Changes
It is vital that the school office be notified of any change of address and/or telephone number immediately. There are times when an emergency necessitates our having an exact address and/or telephone number. New York State Educational Law requires every child to have updated information on file. Please make sure you update the blue emergency card.
Dismissal
Pre-K to 2 are dismissed at 2:20 PM on Beach 79th Street
Grades 3-5 students are dismissed at 2:20 PM on Beach 80th Street
Grades 6-8 are dismissed at 2:20 PM on Beach 80th Street
Students in grades K-3 that are not picked up at dismissal are brought to the front of the building or to room 139. Parents will need to sign the late book. If you are late regularly, we will need to take additional steps to ensure you are on time. For safety reasons, please do not block the exits in front of the school at dismissal. If you need to speak to your child’s teacher, please make an appointment.
Lost and Found
Each year, many articles of clothing are lost and remain unclaimed. When these items are turned in they are placed in the Lost and Found area in the school office or parent room. We do everything we can to ensure that items are not lost. Please label as many items as possible with your child's name so that lost items can be returned to your child.
Field Trips
All trips planned by the teachers are for specific educational purposes. Parents sending their child/children on field trips must assume the responsibility for any necessary fees, written permission, and their child’s courteous behavior on the trip. Parent chaperones may not be brothers or sisters. All chaperones must be at least 21 years old.
New York City Schools Account
New York City Schools Account is an online tool, presented in nine languages that gives families access to information about their children and your school so you can work together with your child, principal, and teacher to help your child learn. New York City Schools Account uses secure login procedures to be sure that only authorized members of his or her family can see a child’s information. You can receive your login information today. Contact the school.
Policies & Procedures
Literacy Corner
Reading is Fundamental!
Host a Read Aloud night with family and friends!
At P.S./M.S. 183Q your child is receiving the highest level of reading instruction on the Rockaway Peninsula! Day in and day out; our students are reading and being read to in an effort to build knowledge over many topics. Do you know that knowledge is like Velcro? It actually sticks to other related knowledge.
We challenge you to catch your child reading all through the month of September to remind your child how much fun it is to read and build knowledge! Is your child a reluctant reader or experiencing reading difficulties? Keep stoking the flames of knowledge with a great audiobook.
Great news! Thousands of laugh out loud, intriguing, creepy, captivating tales are ready to be read or heard by NYCDOE students for free on SORA. Sora provides the quickest and easiest way to read digital books. NYC students can learn how to log in using their school credentials and instantly access hundreds of eBooks and audiobooks on virtually any device. Scroll up on this page and click on the Sora logo to log in and get started.
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