September 4: First Day of School
September 18: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 23-24: Rosh Hashanah - schools closed
October 2: Yom Kippur - schools closed
October 13: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day - schools closed
October 20: Diwali - schools closed
September 4: First Day of School
September 18: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 23-24: Rosh Hashanah - schools closed
October 2: Yom Kippur - schools closed
October 13: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day - schools closed
October 20: Diwali - schools closed
September 4: First Day of School
September 18: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 23-24: Rosh Hashanah - schools closed
October 2: Yom Kippur - schools closed
October 13: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day - schools closed
October 20: Diwali - schools closed

M.S. 53

principal

Welcome to M.S. 53

At MS 53, we believe every student has the power to grow, achieve, and lead. We are proud to serve our Far Rockaway community by creating a school culture rooted in high expectations, meaningful relationships, and a strong sense of belonging

Our dedicated staff works each day to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Through engaging
instruction, enrichment opportunities, and a focus on character, we help our scholars develop the skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.

We invite families and community members to partner with us in this important work. Together, we can ensure that every student at MS 53 is seen, supported, and set up for success

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Nov 1
Nov 1

NYC Schools Account — Scan for app

Nov 2
Nov 7

Happy National School Psychology Week

Nov 3
Nov 3

Happy Birthday, Ms. Foster

Nov 3
Nov 3

Senior Dues! Payment 2 Due

Nov 4
Nov 4

Election Day

Nov 5
Nov 5

Senior Class Pictures

Nov 6
Nov 6

Ms. Parris’s Birthday

Nov 6
Nov 6

Volleyball Away Game

Nov 7
Nov 7

NYC Schools Account reminder

Nov 8
Nov 8

Getting Ready for Saturday School

Nov 9
Nov 9

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Odetta

Nov 11
Nov 11

Veterans Day

Nov 12
Nov 12

It’s Report Card Day!

Nov 13
Nov 13

Senior Breakfast

Nov 13
Nov 14

Color Wars

Nov 13
Nov 13

Parent-Teacher Conference

Nov 13
Nov 13

Half Day for Students — Dismissal @12:30pm

Nov 13
Nov 13

Senior Breakfast

Nov 14
Nov 14

Crazy Socks Day

Nov 14
Nov 14

Color War Kick Off

Nov 14
Nov 14

“Rock Your Socks” Spirit Day (Seniors Only / All Grades)

Nov 15
Nov 15

Getting Ready for Saturday School

Nov 16
Nov 16

Cerealously Good

Nov 16
Nov 16

NYC Schools Account reminder

Nov 18
Nov 18

Home Volleyball Game

Nov 19
Nov 19

Picture Day

Nov 20
Nov 20

Soccer Game: MS53 vs. Village Academy

Nov 20
Nov 20

PTA Meeting @6pm

Nov 21
Nov 21

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Melgar & Mrs. Weissman

Nov 21
Nov 21

National Substitute Appreciation Day

Nov 22
Nov 22

Getting Ready for Saturday School

Nov 24
Nov 24

Volleyball Playoffs

Nov 25
Nov 25

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Pollack

Nov 25
Nov 25

“Turkey in a Bag” event

Nov 26
Nov 26

Friendsgiving — Bring a Dish

Nov 27
Nov 28

Thanksgiving Recess

Nov 29
Nov 29

Happy Birthday, Mrs. Felesha & Mrs. Moley

Dec 24
Jan 2

Winter Recess

Jan 19
Jan 19

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Feb 16
Feb 20

Midwinter Recess

Mar 20
Mar 20

Eid al-Fitr

Apr 2
Apr 10

Spring Recess schools closed

May 25
May 25

Memorial Day

May 27
May 27

Eid al-Adha

Jun 4
Jun 4

Anniversary Day/Chancellor's Conference Day for staff development

Jun 5
Jun 5

Clerical Day

Jun 19
Jun 19

Juneteenth

Jun 26
Jun 26

Last day of school for students

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