Emily Litella and the PS 234 Annex
The on-again-late-again schedule for the annex for Tribeca’s PS 234 is on again. The 10,000 sq ft annex is now expected to open next September, so ignore the warnings that it would not open for a year later.
Something to do with the developer’s work schedule for the condominium in which the annex will be housed. Here’s the bottom line from the Tribeca Trib, quoting PS 234 Principal Lisa Ripperger:
The current enrollment of the school is 695 students, according to Ripperger. That is over the stated capacity, but about 25 students less than the projected enrollment for the year.
The school has become squeezed for space in recent years. Two years ago the computer room was eliminated and last year the school was forced to eliminate pre-K classes. It was likely that the science or art rooms would have been lost next year if the annex were not ready.
Ripperger said they are planning to move the five kindergarten classes to the annex. She is hoping that by having more classrooms available in the main build- ing next year, they can add another 5th grade class and reduce class sizes.
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