Families
Parent Coordinator
Your bridge between home and school. Ms. Jenny Cardena is here to answer questions, connect you with resources, and help every family feel at home at P.S. 83.
Welcome Message
Ms. Jenny Cardena
Hello, P.S. 83 Families!
My name is Jenny Cardena, and I am your Parent Coordinator here at P.S. 83 Luis Munoz Rivera. I am here to be your bridge between home and school — whether you have a question, a concern, or just need help finding the right resource, my door is always open.
I look forward to partnering with you this year. Together, we can make P.S. 83 the best it can be for our children!
As your Parent Coordinator, I can help you:
- Understand your child’s academic progress and connect you with the right staff member
- Navigate school policies, enrollment, and records
- Find community resources including food, housing, health, and social services
- Register for workshops and family learning events
- Resolve concerns or communicate with teachers and administration
- Connect with the PTA and other ways to get involved at P.S. 83
Ms. Jenny Cardena
Resources for Families
Helpful links Ms. Cardena recommends for all P.S. 83 families.
- NYC Schools AccountTrack attendance, grades, and school communications. (opens in a new tab)
- Parent UniversityFree workshops and learning opportunities for parents. (opens in a new tab)
- Notify NYCGet city emergency and school alerts. (opens in a new tab)
- NYC District 4News and updates from our district. (opens in a new tab)
Contact Information
Reach out any time — the Parent Coordinator's door is always open.
- Parent Coordinator
- Ms. Jenny Cardena
- Office Location
- Main Office
- Phone
- 212-860-5847 Ext. 1072
- Office Hours
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Spanish-language support is available. / Apoyo en español disponible.
Stay Connected
P.S. 83 Community Padlet
Our community Padlet for the 2025–2026 school year is the place to find the monthly calendar, event fliers, District 4 events, and middle school information — all in one spot. Check back often for the latest workshops, spirit days, and family happenings.
Open the P.S. 83 Community Padlet (opens in a new tab)
Let's partner this year
Have a question, a concern, or just need help finding the right resource? Ms. Cardena and the P.S. 83 team are here for you.