School Information

School hours are 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Please make sure your child arrives by 8:10 AM each day.

Supervision is not provided for students who arrive before school starts unless they are bus riders. For safety reasons, please remind your child not to play on the adjacent playground before or after school, as there is no adult supervision during those times.

Address: 72-24 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378
Phone: (718) 533-6712

Life at PS 58

At PS 58, we are committed to educating the whole child. Our approach blends strong academics with social-emotional learning, leadership development, and inclusive teaching practices. Through the programs below, students build the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Each program reflects our belief that children learn best when they feel supported, challenged, and valued.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness teaches students how to focus on the present moment, manage their emotions, and develop self-awareness. At PS 58, mindfulness practices help children slow down, calm their bodies, and build positive coping skills.

Through age-appropriate activities, students learn to:

Improve focus and attention
Manage stress and big emotions
Build self-control and empathy
Strengthen problem-solving and decision-making skills

Mindfulness supports a positive classroom environment and helps students feel more ready to learn, collaborate, and persevere through challenges.

Leader in Me

The Leader in Me program helps students develop leadership and life skills they can use in school and beyond. Using Stephen Covey’s 8 Habits, students learn responsibility, goal setting, teamwork, and confidence.

Through this program, students are encouraged to:

Take ownership of their learning
Work respectfully with others
Set and achieve personal goals
Discover their strengths and voice

Leader in Me empowers students to become leaders of their own learning and positive contributors to their school community.

Growth Mindset

A growth mindset is the belief that abilities and intelligence can grow with effort, practice, and support. At PS 58, we encourage students to see mistakes as learning opportunities and challenges as a normal part of growth.

We support this mindset through Franklin Covey’s 7 Habits and Learning Recovery practices, helping students:

Build confidence and resilience
Try new strategies when learning is hard
Ask for help when needed
Develop a love of learning

When students believe they can grow, they are more willing to take risks, persist through difficulty, and celebrate progress.

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Culturally responsive teaching ensures that all students feel seen, valued, and supported. At PS 58, we honor students’ backgrounds, languages, and experiences and use them as strengths in the classroom.

This approach means:

High expectations for every student
Strong partnerships with families
Lessons that connect learning to students’ lives
Instruction that is engaging, inclusive, and student-centered

By creating an inclusive learning environment, we help all students feel a sense of belonging and confidence as learners.