Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of The District Office:
Dear Families,
Your voice is a vital part of our school community. We are officially launching the 2026 NYC School Survey, and we invite you to share your feedback on your child’s learning environment and our school’s academic programs. The survey will run until April 9, 2026.
Your responses are anonymous and provide us with the data we need to improve our school culture and better support our students.
The NYC School Survey helps the Department of Education and our administration understand what is working and where we can improve. From school safety to communication, your honest feedback ensures that our resources are allocated where they are needed most.
Students are going home with paper copies of the survey. Please ask your child about the 2026 NYC School Survey. You can fill out a paper survey or go online at:
Access Code: Use your child’s nine-digit Student ID (OSIS) number preceded by a lowercase “f” (e.g., f123456789).
Thank you for your partnership in making Irwin Altman Middle School 172 the best it can be!
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our PTA:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Back in November, we were absolutely blown away by your generosity. Thanks to your donations, our fall clothing drive was a massive success, while clearing out some serious closet space!
Because the response was so positive, the PTA has decided to host another clothing drive to kick off the spring season.
If you’ve been tackling some early spring cleaning or your kids have hit another growth spurt, we would love to take those gently used items off your hands. The PTA will be holding their clothing drive on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 9am-11am. Please drop your items off on the corner of 256th St. and 81st Ave. It's a great opportunity to turn in your gently used items into funds for our school! Please pass along to family and friends!
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our Principal, Dr. DeSimone:
Now that the weather is becoming warmer, our school will resume practicing emergency drills, including evacuation and lockdown procedures. These drills are an important part of keeping our students and staff safe, and we approach them with care and sensitivity. While we may not conduct both types of drills this week, please know that over the next couple of weeks, we will practice multiple drills of each type. We encourage you to speak with your child at home about the importance of these drills so that they understand they are meant to keep everyone safe, not to cause fear. Thank you for your support in helping us create a safe and prepared school environment.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good afternoon,
Thanks for sharing this great event today when class 833 (joined by a few members of 831) met author Chris Clarkson, author of two picture books and one teen novel, as well as the upcoming picture book Songbird in the Light with Billy Porter. Opportunities to interact with published authors are special and rare, and this was very memorable.
Summer Rising is a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Summer Rising is free and available to any student who resides in and attends school in NYC, grades K-8, pending seat availability.
Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation. Programs will be planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs). The environment will be safe and supportive, with staff prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be served.
A typical day for students in grades K–8 will include a mix of academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Academics will be provided by licensed teachers in the morning. Enrichment activities (such as art, sports, and play) will be led by CBO staff in the afternoons and on Fridays. CBOs will also facilitate enrichment in the morning, alongside academics, for K-5 programs. Students with disabilities who may require additional supports to participate in programming, such as a paraprofessional, will receive those supports as needed.
Multilingual learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) in grades K-8 participating in Summer Rising will engage in culturally responsive and student-centered academic opportunities in the morning and participate in afternoon enrichment sessions facilitated by trusted community-based organizations. Additionally, in the morning, MLs/ELLs will receive instruction targeting language and literacy development to support them with grade-level content. English as a New Language (ENL) teachers can provide MLs/ELLs with support through various instructional models, including small-group instruction or one-to-one support for MLs/ELLs.
Summer Rising makes a difference! See the Summer Rising 2024 results!
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our Librarian, Ms. Borger:
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting an upcoming Book Fair, on March 23-26th, and we are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success!
The Book Fair is always a special experience for our students. It encourages a love of reading, helps students discover new books, and supports our school community. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we are seeking volunteers to assist with tasks such as:
Helping students select books
Assisting with checkout and purchases
Organizing and restocking displays
Supporting set-up and clean-up
Whether you are available for an hour or a full shift, your time and support would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Parent Coordinator, Ms. Geliga, at ageliga@schools.nyc.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to working together to make this Book Fair a wonderful experience for our students!
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
High school results will be available after school hours this Thursday, March 5, on your MySchools account (myschools.nyc).
Please see the attached flyer for information Sessions regarding high school offers and waitlists.
Please see you Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 8th Grade Families,
On Behalf of the PTA:
Our 8th Graders are on the last pages of their time at Irwin Altman MS 172. Let’s help boost them toward the next volume with a Yearbook Booster.
We are offering personalized Class of 2026 Yearbook Booster messages. Boosters are a great way to celebrate our graduate's hard work, encouraging the next steps and looking forward to their bright future.
Note, we’ve included a few samples below to give some ideas. Be sure to review your message to ensure it’s clear, appropriate, and within the word limit specified. Personalize your booster by addressing it to your graduate and sign it too.
Important Details
Deadline: Submit your booster order by March 6, 2026. Late submissions may not be included in the yearbook.
Space is limited: Boosters are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly!
Proceeds: All proceeds will go towards funding senior activities, generously sponsored by the PTA.
Payment Information
Cost: $10
Payment can be made through the following methods:
Zelle: Send payment to 26q172pa@schools.nyc.gov. In the notes section, type: Booster (Student name), (Class). Please record the confirmation ID to include on the submission form.
Check: Make checks payable to MS 172 PTA. In the memo line, write: Booster (Student name), (Class). Please record the check number and date on the submission form and drop off at the main office in an envelope labeled Booster (Student name), (Class).
Cash: Place cash in an envelope labeled Booster (Student name), (Class) and drop it off at the main office, please indicate Cash on the submission form.
Click here for the submissions form, please complete all required fields: https://forms.gle/1o1aTFjVTbGige517
Be sure to review your message to ensure it’s clear, appropriate, and within the word limit specified.
Here are sample messages to give some ideas on what to include. Make sure to personalize for your student and don’t forget to sign it!
Please see attached for further details.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
81-14 257th Street
Floral Park, New York 11004
718-831-4000
718-831-4008
*You can also connect with your teachers and staff using the Staff Directory.
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Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of The District Office:
Dear Families,
Your voice is a vital part of our school community. We are officially launching the 2026 NYC School Survey, and we invite you to share your feedback on your child’s learning environment and our school’s academic programs. The survey will run until April 9, 2026.
Your responses are anonymous and provide us with the data we need to improve our school culture and better support our students.
The NYC School Survey helps the Department of Education and our administration understand what is working and where we can improve. From school safety to communication, your honest feedback ensures that our resources are allocated where they are needed most.
Students are going home with paper copies of the survey. Please ask your child about the 2026 NYC School Survey. You can fill out a paper survey or go online at:
Access Code: Use your child’s nine-digit Student ID (OSIS) number preceded by a lowercase “f” (e.g., f123456789).
Thank you for your partnership in making Irwin Altman Middle School 172 the best it can be!
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our PTA:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Back in November, we were absolutely blown away by your generosity. Thanks to your donations, our fall clothing drive was a massive success, while clearing out some serious closet space!
Because the response was so positive, the PTA has decided to host another clothing drive to kick off the spring season.
If you’ve been tackling some early spring cleaning or your kids have hit another growth spurt, we would love to take those gently used items off your hands. The PTA will be holding their clothing drive on Saturday, April 25th, 2026, from 9am-11am. Please drop your items off on the corner of 256th St. and 81st Ave. It's a great opportunity to turn in your gently used items into funds for our school! Please pass along to family and friends!
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good Morning Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our Principal, Dr. DeSimone:
Now that the weather is becoming warmer, our school will resume practicing emergency drills, including evacuation and lockdown procedures. These drills are an important part of keeping our students and staff safe, and we approach them with care and sensitivity. While we may not conduct both types of drills this week, please know that over the next couple of weeks, we will practice multiple drills of each type. We encourage you to speak with your child at home about the importance of these drills so that they understand they are meant to keep everyone safe, not to cause fear. Thank you for your support in helping us create a safe and prepared school environment.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
Good afternoon,
Thanks for sharing this great event today when class 833 (joined by a few members of 831) met author Chris Clarkson, author of two picture books and one teen novel, as well as the upcoming picture book Songbird in the Light with Billy Porter. Opportunities to interact with published authors are special and rare, and this was very memorable.
Summer Rising is a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Summer Rising is free and available to any student who resides in and attends school in NYC, grades K-8, pending seat availability.
Students in Summer Rising will have access to both academic and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation. Programs will be planned and operated collaboratively by school principals and community-based organizations (CBOs). The environment will be safe and supportive, with staff prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs. Breakfast, lunch, and snack will be served.
A typical day for students in grades K–8 will include a mix of academic support, social-emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Academics will be provided by licensed teachers in the morning. Enrichment activities (such as art, sports, and play) will be led by CBO staff in the afternoons and on Fridays. CBOs will also facilitate enrichment in the morning, alongside academics, for K-5 programs. Students with disabilities who may require additional supports to participate in programming, such as a paraprofessional, will receive those supports as needed.
Multilingual learners/English language learners (MLs/ELLs) in grades K-8 participating in Summer Rising will engage in culturally responsive and student-centered academic opportunities in the morning and participate in afternoon enrichment sessions facilitated by trusted community-based organizations. Additionally, in the morning, MLs/ELLs will receive instruction targeting language and literacy development to support them with grade-level content. English as a New Language (ENL) teachers can provide MLs/ELLs with support through various instructional models, including small-group instruction or one-to-one support for MLs/ELLs.
Summer Rising makes a difference! See the Summer Rising 2024 results!
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 172 Families,
On Behalf of our Librarian, Ms. Borger:
Dear Families,
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting an upcoming Book Fair, on March 23-26th, and we are looking for parent volunteers to help make this event a success!
The Book Fair is always a special experience for our students. It encourages a love of reading, helps students discover new books, and supports our school community. To ensure everything runs smoothly, we are seeking volunteers to assist with tasks such as:
Helping students select books
Assisting with checkout and purchases
Organizing and restocking displays
Supporting set-up and clean-up
Whether you are available for an hour or a full shift, your time and support would be greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email the Parent Coordinator, Ms. Geliga, at ageliga@schools.nyc.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to working together to make this Book Fair a wonderful experience for our students!
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
High school results will be available after school hours this Thursday, March 5, on your MySchools account (myschools.nyc).
Please see the attached flyer for information Sessions regarding high school offers and waitlists.
Please see you Guidance Counselor if you have any questions.
Good Afternoon Irwin Altman Middle School 8th Grade Families,
On Behalf of the PTA:
Our 8th Graders are on the last pages of their time at Irwin Altman MS 172. Let’s help boost them toward the next volume with a Yearbook Booster.
We are offering personalized Class of 2026 Yearbook Booster messages. Boosters are a great way to celebrate our graduate's hard work, encouraging the next steps and looking forward to their bright future.
Note, we’ve included a few samples below to give some ideas. Be sure to review your message to ensure it’s clear, appropriate, and within the word limit specified. Personalize your booster by addressing it to your graduate and sign it too.
Important Details
Deadline: Submit your booster order by March 6, 2026. Late submissions may not be included in the yearbook.
Space is limited: Boosters are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so act quickly!
Proceeds: All proceeds will go towards funding senior activities, generously sponsored by the PTA.
Payment Information
Cost: $10
Payment can be made through the following methods:
Zelle: Send payment to 26q172pa@schools.nyc.gov. In the notes section, type: Booster (Student name), (Class). Please record the confirmation ID to include on the submission form.
Check: Make checks payable to MS 172 PTA. In the memo line, write: Booster (Student name), (Class). Please record the check number and date on the submission form and drop off at the main office in an envelope labeled Booster (Student name), (Class).
Cash: Place cash in an envelope labeled Booster (Student name), (Class) and drop it off at the main office, please indicate Cash on the submission form.
Click here for the submissions form, please complete all required fields: https://forms.gle/1o1aTFjVTbGige517
Be sure to review your message to ensure it’s clear, appropriate, and within the word limit specified.
Here are sample messages to give some ideas on what to include. Make sure to personalize for your student and don’t forget to sign it!
Please see attached for further details.
Audrey Geliga
Parent Coordinator, Irwin Altman Middle School 172
