PS2Q The Alfred Zimberg School Home

The oringinal PS2 building, displayd as brown brick, with a flag in front and various green and pink trees.
The new eddition to the school building, displayed as a gray concrete building with two trees in front of it.

Our Mission

The mission of P.S. 2Q is to provide a solid academic foundation with an emphasis on social-emotional well-being and equity for all. We will maximize the potential of every student and support their individual needs, thereby preparing all students to be the global citizens of tomorrow.

News & Announcements

NYC Public Schools will resume in-person classes Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Thank you for your partnership and support in assisting your child with remote learning today. We truly appreciate your flexibility and collaboration in helping ensure that learning continued smoothly.

We are pleased to share that school will resume in person tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming all students back in the building.

In addition, all after-school programs will run as scheduled.

Thank you again for your ongoing support and commitment to your child’s education.

Sincerely,

PS2Q Administration
keyboard color-coded with two hands typing

Websites to help with keyboard and typing skills

Typing is an essential skill for students to develop as part of their academic growth. In our classrooms, we are actively working with keyboards to help build these important skills. If you would like to support your child in practicing typing at home, we have provided some helpful links below.

Attendance Tracking Update

We are happy to announce our next attendance‑tracking period from Tuesday, January 20th through Monday, April 13th.

We are looking forward to making this round even more fun. We can’t wait to break our record and celebrate all together!

Thank you for helping your child arrive on time each day. Strong attendance builds strong habits, and we appreciate your support.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Poster with BEARS

BEARS Lead the Way at PS2

PS2 is excited to launch our new core values: BEARS Lead the Way — Brave, Engaged, Accountable, Respectful, and Supportive. These values guide how our students learn, grow, and work together each day.

A detailed letter is attached for families with all the information about BEARS and how we will use these values throughout the school year. We encourage all families to read it.

Upcoming Events

Classroom

21st Century Learning

Our new extension houses a brand new state of the art pre-school that includes both 3K and Pre-K. The 3rd floor of our extension houses our brand new enrichment center! We have a fully equipped visual arts room, dance studio, music room, and advanced STEM Lab. With grants, our students receive dance and music. Our full-time art teacher and STEM teacher have programs that are leading our children to being creative global citizens of tomorrow!