P.S. 290 Manhattan New School

Our daughter started Kindergarten this year and we could not be more thrilled! She absolutely loves the school, and so do we! Our daughter has benefited from the warm and nurturing environment. They make it fun for the kids and that makes them love going to school. Her teacher is excellent, and we sometimes notice our daughter imitating her (really looks up to her as a role model). They have extended day sessions for kids needing additional help - our daughter's fine motor skills have benefited from this program. They have a good after school program as well. I love morning drop offs, as the back yard is abuzz with excited happy kids and energetic parents. The PTA is very active with fund-raising. I've personally been able to contribute by doing a guest session on music. Due to it's limited real estate, the school does not have a spacious auditorium and it's cafeteria doubles up as the gym, but the gym teacher makes the most of it. There is some homework even in K, which I like... The principal, vice principal, teachers and staff at MNS are excellent, and I highly recommend this school...
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Great new K dual language (English/Mandarin) program. Excellent administration and teachers. Community environment with a diverse population that encourages students to explore and learn about different cultures.
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My son is in the 5th grade, so this is our last year at the school. We will miss the community feeling of MNS. Most of the teachers are dedicated to teaching and go above and beyond for their students. The school really helps to bring out the students creativity in the writing and the publishing parties they have help give the students a sense of pride . They could work on grammer and spelling more in the earlier years. the type of Math they teach has always been an issue. My son (as most of the kids we know) has had a tutor to keep him on track in math. The parents really help out in the school and make it a better place with their volunteering and fundraising efforts. The school offers interesting lunch clubs and after school programs. They have enrichment classes and extened day help for the students that need it. We have made many friendships along the way and some special memories to last a lifetime.
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I love because wonderful teachers and nice familys. They help my children very much. My children love to go to school evey single day!!
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The incredable attention and support and care that the staff give to each one of our children.
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Love MNS because of all the great and wonderful teachers that are caring and patient with our children and the principal is very involved and knows every child by name.
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It is a real community school. EWveryone gets involved.
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I love P.S. 290 because the staff truly cares about each and every child in that building. The children learn in such a loving and nurturing environment, that it makes the parents want to devote their time and energy to help out. When you walk in the building, you sense the dedication to our children. Manhattan New School is a unique, amazing school.
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Manhattan New School is an amazing community of teachers, caregivers, parents and students joining together to make a positive change on our planet and in all of our lives.
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I'm a grandparent of 3 students in the school. The teachers are innovative.
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