The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research P.S. 201Q offers an array of enrichment clusters and resources, which affords students opportunities for self-selected, challenging, real-world learning experiences. Students at P.S. 201Q learn skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Students work cooperatively with our collaborative partnerships to develop authentic products that will enhance their investigations. After school and weekend outings are planned to extend student learning into the community.
Our Focus: Inquiry-Based Learning P.S. 201Q uses a project-based approach to learning. This approach encourages students to become independent thinkers who ask questions and actively search for answers. Students develop projects with the guidance of their teachers. Inquiry-based learning allows students to take responsibility for their learning by making informed decisions and using creativity.
Admission Further information about P.S. 201Q and our magnet program can be obtained directly from Joyce Heskial, Magnet Coordinator. To ask questions or to set up an appointment, please call:718-359-0620 ext. 1380 or email.
Note: Students do not have to live within the P.S. 201Q assigned zone.
Transportation: Students in Grades 4 and 5 may obtain Metro Cards. Busing is not guaranteed for students in Kindergarten through Grade 3.
School Uniform Policy P.S. 201, in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-665, has a school uniform requirement. All students are expected to wear a school uniform every day. The uniform will consist of a light blue polo shirt with the P.S. 201 logo. Uniforms can be obtained from Cookies.
School Store Our PTA has an up and running school store. The school store has specific hours for students and their families to purchase school supplies and other school related items. Students that exhibit exemplary behavior and citizenship will be given tickets to cash in for items at the school store.
P.S. 201 Q - Creating Citizens of the World .Please take a moment to read this beautiful poem written by our literacy coach, Ms. Greig.P.S. 201...In A Class of Its Own P.S. 201 proudly annouces the extraordinary successes of the students and faculty at our school. If you attend P.S. 201, stand tall, stand proud. You are attending one of the highest achieving elementary schools across all 5 boroughs!
P.S. 201 acheived the top status of "Well Developed" for their quality review.
P.S. 201 recieved an "A" on the New York City Progress Report.
What's For Lunch & Breakfast? Visit the SchoolFood website to view our school cafeteria menu.
ST Math At Home Students who participate in ST Math, grades 1-4, were given a homework letter for ST Math. This letter contains the activation code and directions for loading ST Math on your home computer. If you need a copy of the letter, please click here . Please remember that ST Math is a flash website that only works on computers and laptops. It will not work on an iPad, iPod Touch or other smart technology device.
Pennies From Heaven Congratualtions to the three winning classes in our "Pennies From Heaven" fundraiser. Class 5-301 raised $208 and have won a pizza and ice cream party. Class 1/2-226 raised $131 and have won an ice cream party. Class PreK-126 raised $66.76 and have also won an ice cream party. Thank you to everyone who participated in this event, exercising their core virtue, generosity. Proceeds will be donated to charity.
We're Walking Here Our
October walking event was a huge success. Students of P.S. 201 know
the importance of walking as a healthy alternative to travel and a great
means of exercise. They also found it to be FUN! Click here to see our photo gallery of the event.PTA Meeting Be sure to save the date! PTA Meeting will be December 15th at 5:30 PM.
Penguin Times Newsletter Every month, specialists in the school building create a newsletter for families of students. The articles are helpful and informative. Be sure to look for them in your child's bookbag. If you missed this month's issue, you can download it by clicking here !
Scholastic Book Fair The Book Fair will be held in December, from the 12th through the 16th. Family Read Aloud Each month, a special day is set to invite families into classrooms to read a story to a class. We welcome all family particpants. Thank you to all the family members who contributed to this month's read aloud. You're participation and work is essential to the educational growth of our students!
NYC Family Guide is now available online. Translated copies are available as well. This guide contains useful information for families about the City's Children first school reforms, what students are learning, and the kinds of services that are available to the City's public school students. It also provides information about how families can get involved in their children's education - and how they can find answers, help and support. Click here to access the online version of the NYC Family Guide.P.S. 201's New Computer Lab is OPEN We are delighted to announce that P.S. 201, The Discovery School for Inquiry and Research, has received a brand new computer lab through capital funding. This success is the result of the collaborative efforts of Councilman James F. Gennaro, and Mrs. Calderon, the school's computer teacher and applicant. Our students now have access up-to-date computer technology. The funding will also be used to install technology centers in several classrooms and to ensure that EVERY classroom has an interactive whiteboard.
P.S. 201 Q
The Discovery School for Inquiry & Research
We're Walking Here Our
October walking event was a huge success. Students of P.S. 201 know
the importance of walking as a healthy alternative to travel and a great
means of exercise. They also found it to be FUN! 
