PS/IS 163
The Bath Beach School
Welcome to The Bath Beach School
Jared Shapiro, Principal
April Danks, Assistant Principal
Samantha Premmana, Assistant Principal
Anthony Vavallo, Assistant Principal, I.A.
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and support students in a collaborative learning environment. By fostering a strong home-school partnership, we help each child thrive, develop a love of learning, and gain the skills needed to become a lifelong learner and responsible, contributing citizen.
Monthly Read Alouds At PS/IS 163
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.
And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life!
Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it.
Ned will be at P.S.163 on October 15th for his next mindset mission.
Welcome Back To School Night!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Screen Time
A Note from Chancellor Samuels
As the largest school system in the nation, NYCPS is committed to leading the charge on key education issues, and that includes the use of technology in our classrooms. After deep analysis and engagement, we are enacting an artificial intelligence (AI) and screen time policy for the 2026–27 school year focused on protecting our youngest learners while also preparing our older students for a world shaped by AI.
PS/IS 163 Attendance
We at PS/IS 163 are excited to share a fun way to celebrate having great school attendance this year!Students who have 100% attendance each month will be recognized on our school bulletin board, which is located just outside of the Main Office.Students who maintain 100% attendance for the rest of this school year will also be invited to have Breakfast with the Principal in June as a thank you for their effort.Parents, we truly appreciate your support in helping your child come to school every day knowing how important attendance is.