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PS 163 Alfred E. Smith
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An elementary public school in the Upper West Side of Manhattan that values diversity, equity, respect, and integration 🌎 y, en dos idiomas.
PK and K parent school tour. Thanks to all of our current parents for sharing the amazing work taking place at PS 163. To our parents on the tour, thank you for joining us on this frigidly cold morning 🥶
January 21, 2026 at 2:17 PM
@nycschools.bsky.social Chancellor Kamar Samuels letter regarding non-local law enforcement.
January 20, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Thanks to all of our families who attended yesterday’s in-person PTA meeting. Excited about our upcoming school events such as our always popular Movie Nights 🍿 and Spring Fair 🌻
January 16, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Our Winter Land Holiday Sing Along ❄️ was fun and interactive throughout. Thank you Ms. Melody and our choir for leading us through many holiday classics and new hits ☃️
December 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Our kindergarten team celebrated winter this morning alongside our students and their parents ❄️
December 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Annual Family Giving 2025-26

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December 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Thanks to our 2nd Grade Team and families for putting on today’s Fall Feast Celebration 🍂🍁🦃
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It’s Spirit Day at 163 🐝
November 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Excited to welcome our families into the classrooms for Family Friday.
November 18, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Families of 163, tomorrow Wednesday is spirit day 🐝
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Fall Feast celebrations began this week at PS 163. Our families join us to share a meal together, sing together, and laugh together. Shout out to our 1st grade team for kicking us off 🍁
November 17, 2025 at 2:24 PM
6, 7 spotted on Halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
When the teacher says, “What do you notice on pages 6, 7?” 👀
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Huge thanks to all parent volunteers who made today’s #rummage sale a success.
October 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
We “Kicked Off” our PBIS Three Bee Rally today with a fun soccer-filled ⚽️event. Thanks to Benjamin The Bee for getting us started with our pledge - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe 🐝
September 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We agree 🙋🏻‍♂️ Welcome to our new music teacher, Ms. Melody 🎼
September 19, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Shout out to Ms. Donna and our morning staff who welcome our students and families each morning.
September 11, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Meet the Teacher PTC via ZOOM Wednesday, September 17th 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers and students on the first day of school 2025 🍎 Back To School
September 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Great morning welcoming our students and families #BackToSchool 🍎
September 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Getting ready for start of school ✏️
September 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
PS 163 is getting ready for the first day of school. Thanks to our amazing #PTA for the welcome back staff breakfast.
September 2, 2025 at 11:34 PM
PS 163 Cell Phone Policy 👇
September 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
www.ps163pa.org/class-supply... Click below 👇 for this year’s supply list.
Class Supply List | PS 163 The Alfred E Smith School
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September 1, 2025 at 6:16 PM
First day of school is Thursday, September 4th:

8:30 a.m. Grades 1st-5th
9:00 a.m. Grades PK-Kindergarten
September 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM