This term, PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers was able to successfully expand its visual arts residency, giving students the chance to design a new campus mural. The school community enjoyed a successful field day event promoting great sportsmanship, teamwork and physical fitness for all grade levels. Parents generally express confidence in the teaching staff's commitment to a positive and respectful classroom environment.

Q1. How did the PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers get its distinctive name?

Ans. The school is named in honor of late New York state senator Jose Peralta, a passionate advocate for educational equity in the community.

Q2. Does PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers include structured dance instruction in the core curriculum?

Ans. The school partners with professional arts organizations to provide required musical theater and ballroom dance residencies.

Q3. How do they elect/appoint student council reps at PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers?

Ans. Secret-ballot, school-wide elections are held every fall in fourth and fifth grade classrooms as part of the Democratic campaigns.

Q4. How does a parent go about changing the emergency contact information at PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers?

Ans. Families will need to go to the main office clerk to complete a new blue emergency verification card by hand.

Q5. Is there an early bird drop off for students at PS 89 Jose Peralta School Of Dreamers?

Ans. Doors to the courtyard open at 7:45 a.m. for supervised access to the cafeteria and free universal school breakfast.