Principal's Message
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Shanie J. Smith-Baugh
Welcome Letter From the Principal - School Year 2024-2025
Fall 2025
Dear Students and Families,
Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter with you and look forward to the exciting experiences and growth ahead.
To our returning students, welcome back! To our new students and families, welcome to the P188X community. We’re excited to support you on your journey, especially as we celebrate the opening of our new site at P138X—a wonderful expansion of our mission and services.
This year, we continue our commitment to wellness, innovation, and reimagined learning. Our theme is:“P188X: Advancing success, independence, and wellness through engaging partnerships.”
Our mascot, the RAMS, reminds us to: Respect, Achieve, Motivate, Succeed.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." — Nelson
Mandela
We encourage students to get involved in class, PBIS, and student government. We’re proud to continue our partnership with CEI (Center for Educational Innovation) through CS for All. Families, your partnership is vital. Please stay connected, attend events, and help us create a memorable year.
Important Reminders:
• Follow our Distraction-Free Cell Phone Policy.
• Keep your contact info, physicals, immunizations, and medical alerts updated.
• Bring NYCPS-issued iPads daily.
• Review and provide school supplies.
• Attend all school appointments (virtual or in-person).
• Keep prohibited items at home (e.g., gang-related items, bikes, toys, large sums of money, etc.).You’ll receive a welcome letter from your child’s teacher and related service providers, along with supply lists and other key documents.
Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make this year amazing!
Warmly,
Shanie J. Smith-Baugh
Principal, P188X
Here are a few tips:
- Review your child’s school supply list and ensure they have the required supplies
- Attend all school appointments
- Update the school with a working phone number, current physical, updated Immunization information, and medical alerts
In order to facilitate learning, students at P188X are not permitted to bring the following; however, it is not limited to these items:
- Gang related paraphernalia, bikes, glass bottles, large sums of money, expensive jewelry, toys, handheld games, cameras, and any other items which will be a distraction and/or subject to the Discipline Code. This is in the best interest of your child to avoid theft, injury, and/or conflicts.
- Compliance with the Chancellor’s regulations on prohibited items will be enforced at all sites.
- Click here for a copy of the school’s cell phone policy.
The school is not responsible in the event your child brings the aforementioned or any prohibited items to school. Such items are subject to confiscation which will require you to come into school to retrieve them.
Things To Remember:
1. Please ensure you check your child’s book bag daily for letters, permission slips, and/or homework.
2. Communication is essential! Ensure your child’s blue card is returned immediately and update the school if your information changes.
3. If your child is absent or late please contact the school as soon as possible.
4. Completely fill out all paperwork and return to the school promptly.
5. Metro card/walking consent students may be held for detention or safety reasons . You will be notified when applicable.
6. If you need resources or assistance please contact our Parent Coordinator.
7. Review our school website regularly: www.p188x.org
7. Join the Parent Association and get involved!
During the school year you may need to contact the school.
| Name | Title | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Shanie J. Smith-Baugh | Principal | (718) 561-2052 |
| Benjamin Gehlmeyer | Assistant Principal P34 | (718) 561-2052 |
| Asia Williams | Assistant Principal P138X | (929)-348-4941 |
| Ursula Luciano | Assistant Principal P34 | (718) 561-2052 |
| Jennifer Carlone | Assistant Principal MS301 | (718) 585-0054 |
| Amanda Correa-Suarez | Assistant Principal P198X/H790 |
(718) 292-7441 H790 (718)-860-8615 P198X |
| Alexi Nieves | Parent Coordinator | (347)-916-3146 |
| Angela Elia | Payroll Secretary | (718) 561-2052 |
| Leonela Diaz | Attendance Teacher | (718) 561-2052 |
| Lionel Bergeron | Dean M.S. 301 | (718) 585-0054 |
| Mario Gamez | Dean P34 | (718) 561-2052 |
| Anthony Wayne | Dean H790 | (718) 292-7441 |
| Michael Rizzo | Unit Coordinator P198X | (718)-860-8615 |
| Jennifer Bolanos | Unit Coordinator P34 | (718) 561-2052 |
| Yudelka Nivar | Unit Coordinator P138X | (929)-348-4941 |
You will receive an introduction letter from your partnering teacher along with other pertinent documents and school supply list(s). Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you and your child this year.
Sincerely,
Shanie J. Smith-Baugh
Principal
