Families
Parent Handbook
A clear, practical guide for P.S. 83 families — coming soon. Until then, here are the essentials in one place.
P.S. 83's Parent Handbook
Coming soon
P.S. 83's own Parent Handbook is being finalized and will be published here soon. We want it to be a clear, practical guide that families can rely on all year long — so we are taking the time to get it right.
Until the full handbook is ready, this page gathers the essentials in one place: who we are, how to reach us, the citywide policies that govern every NYC public school, and the family pages you turn to most often.
School at a glance
The details families ask about most — keep them handy.
- Address
- 219 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029
- Phone
- 212-860-5847
- Fax
- 212-860-6073
- School hours
- 8:00 AM to 2:45 PM
- Grades served
- 3K through Grade 5
- District
- NYC District 4 — East Harlem / El Barrio
Principal
Frances Castillo
Assistant Principal
Maria Baldanza
New York City Public Schools Policies
P.S. 83 follows the policies set for every New York City public school — covering topics from student conduct and promotion to family engagement and student privacy. You can review the full set of citywide policies on the NYC Public Schools website.
New York City Public Schools Policies (opens in a new tab)
Family resources you may need now
While the full handbook is being finalized, these pages answer the questions families ask most.
- Attendance PolicyHow attendance is tracked and why every school day counts.
- School CalendarHolidays, half-days, and key dates for the school year.
- FormsNYC Public Schools forms you may need to complete and return.
- Parent Coordinator CornerYour first point of contact for questions, concerns, and support.
- Parent WorkshopsSessions that help families support learning at home.
- PTAGet involved with the Parent Teacher Association community.
Have a question that can't wait?
Our team is here to help. Reach out and we will point you to the right person or resource.