School starts
8:00 AM
All grades
Students
Daily Schedule & School Hours
Our school day runs from 8:00 AM to dismissal at 2:30 PM for Grades 3K–K and between 2:35 and 2:40 PM for Grades 1–5. Here is the full bell schedule, plus arrival and pick-up guidance for families.
School Day at a Glance
Dismissal
- 2:30 PMGrades 3K–K
- 2:35–2:40 PMGrades 1–5
Please help your child arrive by 8:00 AM so they are ready for learning when school begins.
Daily Schedule
Periods run back-to-back through the day with a brief passing time between each. Use this as your family reference for the daily rhythm at P.S. 83.
| Period | Time |
|---|---|
| Arrival | 8:00 AM |
| Period 0 | 8:00 AM – 8:29 AM |
| Period 1 | 8:31 AM – 9:21 AM |
| Period 2 | 9:23 AM – 10:13 AM |
| Period 3 | 10:15 AM – 11:05 AM |
| Period 4 | 11:07 AM – 11:57 AM |
| Period 5 | 11:59 AM – 12:49 PM |
| Period 6 | 12:51 PM – 1:41 PM |
| Period 7 | 1:43 PM – 2:33 PM |
| Dismissal, Grades 3K–K | 2:30 PM |
| Dismissal, Grades 1–5 | 2:35 PM – 2:40 PM |
Arrival & Pick-Up
- Students should arrive on time each day at 8:00 AM.
- Please ensure prompt pick-up — 2:30 PM for Grades 3K–K and between 2:35 and 2:40 PM for Grades 1–5 — as there is limited staff available after dismissal.
- Students who remain on site after 2:40 PM will be supervised in the auditorium until they are picked up.
Questions?
If you have any questions about arrival, dismissal, or your child's schedule, please contact the main office.
- Phone
- 212-860-5847
- Address
- 219 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029
Plan a visit
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