


PS3 provides children with a vibrant learning environment that nurtures their intellectual, social,
physical and emotional growth. Children learn through hands-on involvement with subjects and materials that are connected to the world around them. Teachers and staff members at PS3 actively encourage children to take initiative, be resourceful, and show independence and discernment in their classroom work. At PS3, children collaborate and communicate with fellow students of all ages. Our mission at PS3 is to encourage all children to become confident self-motivated lifelong learners, and inspire them to become compassionate human beings.
At PS3, the integrated arts curriculum teaches children to examine their world from a broader
perspective, deepening their academic curiosity and love of learning. The attention to STEM and Social Studies as a domain integrated with literacy stimulates engagement and challenges all learners. Teachers meet regularly to exchange ideas on the best learning tools, practices, and impact on student learning. By maintaining a responsive educational model, teachers are able to provide instruction and support that corresponds to students’ individual needs. The teachers at PS3 place a high value on academic standards and risk taking, while honoring the diverse approaches, backgrounds, and contexts that students require to learn and grow successfully.


PS3 provides children with a vibrant learning environment that nurtures their intellectual, social,
physical and emotional growth. Children learn through hands-on involvement with subjects and materials that are connected to the world around them. Teachers and staff members at PS3 actively encourage children to take initiative, be resourceful, and show independence and discernment in their classroom work. At PS3, children collaborate and communicate with fellow students of all ages. Our mission at PS3 is to encourage all children to become confident self-motivated lifelong learners, and inspire them to become compassionate human beings.