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

The P.S. 129Q PTA Needs You!

PTA Elections for next year will be held at the May PTA meeting on May 7th. The meeting is held in the evening and is via Zoom. Please consider running for a PTA position for next year! You can have a direct say in planning PTA events for our school. Children love to see their parents involved at school and now is your chance.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: The child of the current PTA President is GRADUATING. And the current PTA Secretary is moving to a different school. These positions MUST be filled by new parents or there cannot be a PTA for next year.

The PTA runs picture day, pumpkin patch, holiday shop, spirit wear sales, bake sales, fundraisers, teacher appreciation events and so much more. Consider running for one of the positions. All positions can be held by a team of two as well. Find a friend and make the best CO-PRESIDENTS, CO-SECRETARIES, CO-TREASURERS! Be the parents that step up to run the next amazing PTA for our school.

Contact the PTA with any questions at [email protected].