Mission Statement at PS 163Q
The Mission of P.S. 163Q We believe that our community of learners will lead us into the future by:
- Using their critical thinking skills to solve problems
- Tapping into their social emotional toolkits to self-regulate behaviors
- Having a strong command of language to articulate the need for systemic changes
- Promoting an equitable tomorrow through opportunities and resources FOR ALL
Statement of Accessibility
Statement on Accessibility: We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact ffiore2@schools.nyc.gov to request assistance.
Important Dates for Summer Rising/Upcoming School Year
August 8th: Last Day of Summer Rising Busing
August 15th: Last Day of Summer Rising
August 26th: School Supplies Drop-Off
(Supplies List - http://www.ps163.org/school_supplies_20242025)
September 4th: First Day of School
Marble Health Summer Parent Workshops Sign-Up (July & August)
Free virtual workshops provide parents with research-backed strategies to support their children's emotional wellbeing.
Upcoming Summer Sessions:
- THURSDAY, JULY 17 @ 12PM ET - Supporting Children Through Grief and Transition
- MONDAY, JULY 21 @ 7PM ET - Managing Screen Time Over the Summer
- TUESDAY, JULY 22 @ 5PM ET - Helping Kids Succeed: Executive Function Strategies
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 23 @ 6PM ET - Thriving Together: Improving Family Communication (New!)
- MONDAY, JULY 28 @ 12PM ET - Developing Emotional Intelligence (New!)
- WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 @ 5PM ET - Helping Kids Succeed: Executive Function Strategies
- MONDAY, AUGUST 4 @ 6PM ET - How to Be Your LGBTQ+ Child's Greatest Ally (New!)
- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 @ 12PM ET - Thriving Together: Improving Family Communication
- THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 @ 5PM ET - Developing Emotional Intelligence
- MONDAY, AUGUST 11 @ 8:15PM ET - Managing Screen Time
- WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 @ 8:15PM ET - Supporting Your Child with Back-to-School Stress
Apply to fill a vacant seat on an Education Council! - July 15, 2025
The new 2025–2027 application is now ready to be shared with interested candidates.
To apply to fill a vacant seat on an Education Council, visit NYC Public Schools website to find a parent member (elected) vacancy application at
This application requests information that should be kept confidential (e.g., names of children, your home address).
Interesting candidates should complete an application and e-mail it to CCECInfo@schools.nyc.gov or mail it to:
The Office of Family and Community Empowerment
52 Chambers Street
Room 405
New York, NY 10007.
*Do not send your application directly to the Education Council*
Potential candidates can reach out to the FACE's Governance Team at CCECinfo@schools.nyc.gov or to the councils with any questions.