PS 129 The Patricia A. Larkin School Home

3 Sports Teams
12 Languages Spoken
PROSE School
8 Strong Community Partnerships
4 Bilingual Classes

Mission & Vision

VISION

At PS 129Q, we are committed to academic excellence and cultivating the belief that all Children Can. Every student and community member is seen, valued, and celebrated. Rooted in kindness and respect, our nurturing learning environment empowers students to thrive through their unique strengths. With high-quality teaching and an appreciation for cultural diversity, our students graduate ready to excel and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

MISSION
We bring our vision to life by:

Providing high-quality, grade-level instruction with supports tailored to students’ strengths and unique learning needs.
Offering enrichment programs and clubs that encourage students to discover new interests.
Maintaining clear, consistent communication with families as valued partners in every child’s learning journey.
Hosting family workshops and school events that promote academic success and social-emotional growth.
Implementing school-wide SEL lessons and positive behavior expectations to ensure all students feel safe, respected, and a sense of belonging.

Instructional Priority Statement

PS 129Q will provide consistent, high-quality, grade-level content with equitable support tailored to students’ individual strengths and unique learning needs to ensure ALL students increase in their reading and math proficiency levels.

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Core Values

Academic Excellence
Provide rigorous, high-quality instruction focusing on students' individual strengths and unique abilities so all students can reach their full potential.

Kindness & Respect
Create a safe, welcoming environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Family Partnerships
Building strong relationships with families through open communication, trust, and shared responsibility in student success.

Confidence
Believe in yourself, take risks, and grow.

Advocacy
Use your voice to stand up for yourself and others.

Nobility
Act with integrity and do what is right, even when it’s hard.

Latest News

Middle School Applications deadline is Friday, December 12th

What you can do now:
• If you have submitted your child’s application, their middle school offer will be released in April 2025.
• If you have not created your child’s MySchools account, please use the instructions on the welcome letter you received to create the account.
• Once you have created the account, please submit your child’s application. You will know you submitted your child's application correctly on MySchools if a blue screen appears congratulating you. You will also receive an email from MySchools confirming you have submitted the application. If this does not occur, you have not submitted the application and only saved your choices.
Please reach out to Danielle Pisanti (School Counselor) and/or Debbie Calderon (Parent Coordinator) if you need help with creating the account and/or submitting the application.
Thank you!
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