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PS/IS 163
The Bath Beach School
Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and support students in a collaborative learning environment. By fostering a strong home-school partnership, we help each child thrive, develop a love of learning, and gain the skills needed to become a lifelong learner and responsible, contributing citizen.
Monthly Read Alouds At PS/IS 163
A deeply moving portrait of the Callery pear tree that survived the attacks on September 11, from Eisner Award-nominated author-illustrator Sean Rubin. Told from the tree’s perspective, This Very Tree is a touching tribute to those we lost, and to those who, after the towers fell, picked up the pieces, planted a forest, and built a new city.
The Leaf Thief is a funny picture book that teaches children about autumn, adapting to change, and the seasons. With vibrant art and captivating characters, the magic of autumn is captured beautifully on each page as readers tag along Squirrel's forest adventure.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Screen Time
A Note from Chancellor Samuels
As the largest school system in the nation, NYCPS is committed to leading the charge on key education issues, and that includes the use of technology in our classrooms. After deep analysis and engagement, we are enacting an artificial intelligence (AI) and screen time policy for the 2026–27 school year focused on protecting our youngest learners while also preparing our older students for a world shaped by AI.
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