Welcome to P.S.31Q

The mission of P.S.31Q is to provide our children with an exemplary educational program in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment.  We strive to equip each child with experiences that connect classroom learning to real life.  Our dedicated staff and involved parents are committed to excellence and are instrumental in educating the whole child.  Together we can make a difference in developing self-confident, literate, life-long learners who will be productive citizens in a technological and culturally diverse world.

Photo Gallery

  • First Day of School Staff Photo 2025-2026

    First Day of School Staff Photo 2025-2026

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

    Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 01/13/25

  • Scaffolding is officially removed from the perimeter of our building after 7 years! Photo taken on Jan 2, 2025

    Scaffolding is officially removed from the perimeter of our building after 7 years! 

    Photo taken on Jan 2, 2025

  • First Day of School Staff Photo 2024-2025

    First Day of School Staff Photo 2024-2025

  • PS31Q Staff was happy to welcome all the children on the first day of school today, September 8, 2022. This year is going to be great!

    PS31Q Staff on the first day of the School Year 2022-2023 (September 8, 2022)

  • Chancellor Carranza visits P.S. 31Q & our Big Apple Award recipient, Mrs. Westhall.

    Chancellor Carranza visits P.S. 31Q & our Big Apple Award recipient, Mrs. Westhall.

  • Family Art Night with Ms. Ciccotelli on February 28, 2020.

    Family Art Night with Ms. Ciccotelli on February 28, 2020.

Family Income Inquiry (LUNCH) Form

Every child must complete a Family Income Inquiry form.  It's even easier now that you can fill out the application online!  

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

Instructional Focus 2025-2026 School Year

At PS31Q, The Bayside School, students will engage in rigorous, research-based learning to become strong readers and mathematicians, guided by the NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives for 2025–2026. Technology and the arts will be integrated into every classroom to foster creativity and digital responsibility. A multi-tiered support system will address each child’s academic and social needs, while promoting a culture of respect, trust, and partnership among students, families, and staff.

 

Set up your Child's NYCSA Account!

The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal will allow you to:

  • See your students grades, test scores, attendance records, busing/transportation information, etc.
  • Take classes in Parent University
  • Report bullying
  • Access forms for your child
  • Reset your child's DOE account password
  • Access SupportHub
  • This account will remain with your child as long as they are apart of the NYC DOE School system, up until the 12th grade!

All with one login!

 

Visit www.schoolsaccount.nyc to create an account. You will need your child's 9-digit student ID number and a unique account creation code. 

Contact Ms. Cindy at clau6942@schools.nyc.gov for your code today!

Google Apps For Education

   

Annual Privacy Notices 2025-2026

Federal and state law requires the DOE and its schools to provide families with annual notices around the protection of student rights and privacy.  Please see the documents attached and links below for more information.

- Annual PPRA Notification (nyc.gov)

- Annual FERPA Notification (nyc.gov)

- Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security (nyc.gov)

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Upcoming Events

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Statement on Accessibility

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Mrs. Westhall to request assistance.

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2023-2024 Quality Review Results

P.S. 31Q is pleased to announce that our school's 2023-2024 Quality Review results are now available.

Click the link below to learn more about our school.

 2023-2024 School Quality Snapshot.pdf 

 

News Coverage of P.S.31Q Students Engaged in Programming

 

 http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/education/2016/12/6/computer-science-education-week-brings-coding-to-city-classrooms.html

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/queens/news/2016/12/6/bayside-elementary-school-makes-learning-to-code-fun.html