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Fall 2025 Superintendent Attendance Challenge

We’re excited to kick off the Fall 2025 Superintendent Attendance Challenge! The goal is to inspire students, families, and schools to reach the District CEP attendance target of 92.9% because starting strong means finishing strong!

Challenge Period: October 1 – December 19 (approx. 52 school days)

Challenge #1: Start Strong!
Help us reach at least 93% attendance during the challenge period. The school with the highest percentage of students meeting this goal will be crowned the Fall 2025 Attendance Champion!

Challenge #2: Most Improved Attendance!
We’re aiming to beat last year’s attendance rate of 92.8%. The school with the biggest improvement compared to Fall 2024 will win the Superintendent’s Most Improved Attendance Award!

Let’s work together to make every school day count. Your support makes all the difference!

4th Grade Brings HMH Reading To Life!

4th Grade has been reading La Mariposa by Francisco Jiménez- a powerful story about finding your voice, adapting to a new place, and growing through challenges. To bring the story to life they raised and released real butterflies! They connected with the journey of the main character and are now bringing their experience into their personal narrative writing!

4th Graders Give Back: Cleaning Up Giovanelli Playground

Our 4th-grade students proudly partnered with NYC Parks to clean up Giovanelli Playground! Through this community service project, students demonstrated responsibility, teamwork, and care for their neighborhood while learning the importance of keeping our local parks clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

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Upcoming Events

Oct 17

Grade 5 Field Trip: NY Hall of Science

Oct 19

Mobile Mammograms

Time: 9 AM – 5 PM

Location: 66-85 73rd Place Middle Village, NY 11379

Oct 20

Schools Closed in Observance of Diwali

Oct 22

Picture Day

Oct 22

Unity Day

Oct 23

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 24

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 25

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 26

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 27

Red Ribbon Week

Oct 27

School Leadership Team Meeting

Time: 1:15 PM – 2 PM

Location: Zoom

Oct 28

Grade 3: NY Islanders Assembly

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"Read for escape, read for adventure...when your imagination is stirred, it can lead you down paths you never dreamed you would travel." - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Welcome to P.S. 66 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis!

I’m honored to serve as the Principal of this incredible school community. I began my journey at P.S. 66 in 2021 as Assistant Principal and have been proud to be part of a team so deeply committed to student success. Since February 2025, I’ve had the privilege of leading the school in this new role, and I’m excited about the future we’re building together.

P.S. 66 is a National Blue Ribbon School in the heart of Richmond Hill, Queens, serving a diverse community of students from 3-K through fifth grade. More than just a school, we are a place where every child is known, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential.

As an educator, I believe that strong relationships, high expectations, and joyful learning are the foundation for student growth. My philosophy centers on equity, inclusivity, and ensuring that all children receive the tools, support, and opportunities they need to thrive, both in and out of the classroom.

At P.S. 66, we live by the motto: Knights Rise Together – Diverse, Innovative, United. These words guide our work, our relationships, and our shared vision for a school where every child can shine.

I look forward to continuing the amazing work happening here while bringing fresh energy, open communication, and a deep commitment to excellence. Together with our dedicated staff, families, and community partners, we will continue to support every student in growing into a confident, compassionate, and capable learner.

With excitement and gratitude,

Massiel Lanz

Our mission at The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School is to challenge students to achieve their personal best and empower them to become productive and independent individuals. We believe in nurturing each child's gifts and talents as they journey through elementary school. The staff is committed to creating learning environments that promote academic rigor, innovative technology, and a sense of individuality to address the needs of our diverse learners. We are committed to partnering with the JKO families and the Richmond Hill community to maximize each student's potential.

P.S. 66 is committed to building a collegial community of high expectations and mutual trust. Collaboration at The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School is designed to establish a community of learners and learning through relationships, relevance, and rigor that cultivates a powerful IMPACT on achievement and success one student at a time. Strategic and innovative use of technology to build 21st Century Skills will prepare students to be competitive leaders in a diverse society. With an emphasis on literacy, computer science, and community outreach, we envision a community of resilient, self-directed learners who engage in meaningful interactions.