Mission Statement
Our goal is to educate all of our children to “be the best they can be.” Every individual is worthy of our respect and deep consideration. We celebrate our unique differences while focusing on the development of academic rigor, technology, creativity and social emotional intelligence. We provide a structured and creative environment that promotes deep thinking and transferable skills to prepare students for effective problem solving in our changing world. THE P.S. 13 collaborates as a team of teachers, staff members, parents and administrators to make a difference in the community.
Vision Statement
THE P.S. 13 is a collaborative learning community wherein the parents, students, and staff members have a voice and responsibility in the continuous shaping of and adherence to high expectations, processes, and systems that ultimately result in the social and academic growth of every student.
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Last Day PTA World's Finest Chocolate Sale
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Title 1 Painting Night Grades: PreK, K, 1, & 2
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Title 1 Painting Night Grades: 3, 4, & 5
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PTA Smencil Sale
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Principal:
Mr. Paul Martuccio is the principal of THE Public School 13 in Staten Island, N.Y. and has been for the last fourteen years. Mr. Martuccio enjoys investigating all things instructional/organizational leadership and learns alongside teacher teams pursuing answers to questions that afford ALL students the ability to achieve their greatest potential.
Mr. Martuccio is a Cahn Fellow (Columbia University). His learning community earned the National Title I Distinguished School Award (2012). Mr. Martuccio received awards such as Outstanding Administrator (St. John’s University, 2011), The Louis P. DeSario Educator of the Year (United Activities Unlimited, 2013), The Hank Murphy Distinguished Educational Leader Award (Wagner College, 2016), Patrick F. Daly (2017), and #NYCSchoolsTech Summit (2018), and Diversity and International Action Council Award (Wagner College, 2022).
Most recently, THE Public School 13 earned the High-Flying School Award (Georgia Southern University, 2022) and has been named one of five inaugural RULER Mentor Schools (Yale University, 2022). Within his district, Paul was an original member of the Guiding Coalition for Inquiry Teams, completed the STAR Factor Coaching program for leadership development, and maintains a basketball league of twenty schools serving about 600 students. Mr. Martuccio holds Master’s Degrees in Education and Educational Leadership, is an avid Crossfitter, and resides in Staten Island with his wife and four children.
Assistant Principal:
Ms. Jaclyn Dalessio
Ms. Kimberly D’Acierno
Ms. Monica Gandia I.A.
Painting Night - Title1 2025
From the Desk of Title 1 2025 Committee
FREE!!!
Painting Night
Dear Families,
Please come to our FREE Painting Night. Parents/Guardians can choose one of the dates according to the grade the student is attending. Each student that attends the event must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult only for each student). We look forward to seeing you there!
Please join our Painting Night by returning this slip to your child’s teacher by:
Friday, February 14, 2025 or sign up via google form CLICK HERE.
- It is First Come First Serve!
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Grades PreK - 2
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Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Grades 3 - 5
World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Dear Parents and Students:
THE P.S. 13 PTA is sponsoring a Fundraiser. We will be selling World’s Finest Chocolate Bars.
PLEASE do your best with this very important fundraiser. Try to sell at least one case.
SALE STARTS TODAY and will END on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025.
(Please fill out the form below and return to school ASAP.)
SELL WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE – 60 BAR VARIETY PACK
(all bars sell for $1.00)
TOP SELLER in the SCHOOL will receive a Beats By Dre Wireless Headphones
PRIZE PROGRAM
Sell 1 Box ………………..Level AA | |
Sell 2 Boxes………………Level A | Sell 13 Boxes……………Level A thru F |
Sell 3 Boxes………………Level A and B | Sell 17 Boxes……………Level A thru G |
Sell 4 Boxes………………Level A thru C | Sell 21 Boxes……………Level A thru H |
Sell 6 Boxes………………Level A thru D | Sell 25 Boxes……………Level A thru I |
Sell 9 Boxes………………Level A thru E | Sell 30 Boxes……………Level A thru J |
FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS:
- If you wish to sell chocolate bars, you must FILL OUT and SIGN the participation form below. Please put your money and tear-off in an envelope labeled with your child’s name and class. The last day to get a box of chocolate bars will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
- Chocolate bars will be given out to the students on Tuesdays and Fridays. If you order more than 1 box, the PTA will call you to arrange a pick up time.
- PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE IN CASH.
- Please DO NOT SELL DOOR TO DOOR.
The Fifth Grade - Important Dates
February 3, 2025
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The Fifth Grade FINAL Assembly is in the upcoming months and the children are very excited. In order to keep our fifth grade families informed, so our families can plan ahead, please see the Important Dates below.
February 7, 2025 |
Friday |
5th Grade Graduation picture - cap and gown |
March 14, 2025 |
Friday |
5th Grade Retakes and cap and gown |
April 29, 2025 April 30, 2025 |
Tuesday Wednesday |
5th Grade NYS ELA CBT Exam *Computer Based Testing |
May 1, 2025 |
Thursday |
5th Grade Group Picture |
May 8, 2025 May 9, 2025 |
Thursday Friday |
5th Grade NYS Math CBT Exam *Computer Based Testing |
May 13, 2025 |
Tuesday |
5th Grade NYS Science CBT Exam |
May 23, 2025 |
Friday |
5th Grade Field Day |
May 30, 2025 |
Friday |
5th Grade Field Day (Rain Date) |
June 4, 2025 |
Wednesday |
Dance Fete (ALL Grades) |
June 9, 2025 |
Monday |
Dance Fete (Rain Date) |
June 12, 2025 |
Thursday |
5th Grade Dance- Periods 6 and 7 (Auditorium - students only, regular dismissal) |
June 13, 2025 |
Friday |
5th Grade Senior Trip to Medieval Times at 8:30 AM |
June 17, 2025 |
Tuesday |
5th Grade Graduation Rehearsal at Curtis High School at 10:00 AM (ONLY students) - Bus arrives at 9:30 AM |
June 18, 2025 |
Wednesday |
5th Grade Graduation at Curtis High School at 10:00 AM |
YEARBOOK ADS: Due by April 25, 2025
YEARBOOK ADS - Due by April 25, 2025
Dear 5th Grade Families,
Yearbook Ads are now being accepted until April 25, 2025. Please email all booster ads and pictures to ps13yearbook@gmail.com. Also, be sure to include a congratulatory message in your booster ad. All ads must be paid in advance by CASH or MONEY ORDER made out to PS13PTA in an envelope marked PTA. You can put the ad together yourself or just send in pictures with the message, PTA will create the ad for you.
- Full Ad $75.00
- ½ Page Ad $45.00
- ¼ Page Ad $25.00
*Please email yearbook ads separate from baby pictures and candid pictures.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email PTA at ps13yearbook@gmail.com.
Creating Memories
The PTA is now collecting pictures of your child’s time here at THE Public School 13 for the yearbook. If you have any pictures of your child that you would like to be put in the yearbook please email them to ps13yearbook@gmail.com.
Also please send in 1 baby picture of your child. Please make sure to include your child’s first and last name as well as their class in the email.
Senior Due by 4/25/25
Summer Rising 2025
February NYCPS Family Update letter
Half-Days
As a designated PROSE school, the following half days have been approved.
All students will be dismissed at 11:20 AM, there is NO PAL and NO UAU.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2024
The PROSE program enables schools who have a demonstrated record of effective school leadership, collaboration, and trust to implement innovative practices outside of existing rules.
THE P.S. 13 - Title 1 PAC Survey
Dear Parent/Guardian,
THE P.S. 13 is a Title I school. As the parent/guardian of a child attending a Title I school you are an important part of the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Your input is vital in the planning and implementation of the parent and family engagement programs and activities in our school. The focus of all Title I programs is to help students meet the same high academic achievement standards expected of all children, regardless of their socioeconomic status and background.
The following survey is confidential and will be used to assist us with future planning for parent and family engagement activities and events at THE P.S. 13. We appreciate your feedback and thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.
Please click on the link below or scan QR Code to submit a survey.
Cell Phone Policy 2024
October 2024
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The New York City Department of Education’s cell phone ban has been lifted as of March 2, 2015. A new regulation, Chancellor’s Regulation A-413, will govern the use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems on school property.
Each principal must establish a written school-based policy regarding the use of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems on school property that is consistent with regulation A-413, and must consult with the School Leadership Team.
Please know that our School Leadership Team has met and the attached plan has been established. Please read it carefully and discuss it with your child. The school will be instructing staff and students on the policy to ensure it is followed consistently.
Although we do not foresee any problems arising from this proposed change, it is extremely important for the entire school community to understand that the possession of cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems is the sole responsibility of the student possessing them. Cell phones, computing devices and portable music and entertainment systems and the rules and regulations used to govern their possession and use must not become a distraction or hindrance to classroom instruction and the educational process.
Please read and discuss the attached school cell phone policy and student and parent contracts with your child.
Thank you for your continued support as we help students stay focused throughout their educational journey.
Sincerely,
Mr. Martuccio
Principal
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