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P.S. 81 Robert J. Christen School Home

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About Us

Welcome to the new PS 81 Website!
Whether you are a returning family, a new family, or a member of our local community, we are thrilled to welcome you to our digital home. Our school is a vibrant, supportive environment where young minds are nurtured, diversity is celebrated, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
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In partnership with our families and the community, we are committed to celebrating the diverse social emotional, linguistic and academic strengths and needs of our children through culturally responsive, tiered and rigorous instruction.
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The vision of the PS 81 community, including students, families and staff, is to provide a safe, equitable and child-centered educational experience that prepares our children to be compassionate, civically-minded, productive members of society.

News & Announcements

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Picture Day!

Details regarding picture day can be found here!
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SLT Meetings

Please click to see a list of SLT meeting dates.
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Safety Reminders

Please read about some important safety reminders for our school!
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