It was an exciting year of record-breaking enrollment at PS 78, as we welcomed many new families to our vibrant and supportive primary academic community. The school also’s annual “Anne Hutchinson Heritage Parade” was a great success, celebrating the diversity of its student population and helping foster a strong sense of global unity. Educators were also recognized for their innovative use of digital learning tools to provide personalized support and real-time academic feedback to students.

Q1. How does PS 78 help young children transition to a full day of school for the first time?

Ans. Our teachers use play-based social routines and “Gentle Starts” daily to help each primary child feel safe and secure.

Q2. Is there a sensory room at PS 78 that students can go to if they need a quiet place to refocus?

Ans. Yes, we do have a sensory-friendly space on our campus where students can access tools to help them calm down during the day.

Q3. What are the physical education motor skills development activities of PS 78?

Ans. Yes, our students participate in “Active Play” everyday where they can work on their coordination and fine motor skills through fun collaborative team building games.

Q4. How does PS 78 communicate student accomplishments and campus news to parents who prefer digital communication?

Ans. Teachers send photos of student work as well as important school notices to parents’ mobile devices daily through real-time messaging apps.

Q5. Does PS 78 have any parent education nights to teach early literacy and phonics strategies?

Ans. We have “Literacy Lounges” where parents learn fun, hands-on ways to support their student’s reading and writing progress at home together.