Ridgewood · Queens · 3K to Grade 5
P.S. 88Q - The Seneca School
Together We Can Achieve The Extraordinary
- School day 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
- 60-85 Catalpa Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385
- (718) 821-8121
About Our School
In the heart of Ridgewood
P.S. 88Q is located in the heart of Ridgewood, Queens. Our School reflects the rich history of our neighborhood, and dynamically incorporates the community into our studies. Our building is a vibrant testimony to the history of our school, and the accomplishments of its proud alumni.
Our Mission
The PS 88 mission is to prepare all students to reach their full potential as life-long learners, as well as socially responsible contributors to our global community.
Why We Do It
The “Why” we do what we do at PS 88Q is what makes us special. Each and every member of the PS 88Q community views our students as individuals because we are all individuals.
At The Seneca School, we believe children learn best through hands-on experiences, play, collaboration, creativity, and meaningful interactions with teachers and classmates.
Walk the Halls
What would you hear? What would you see?
There is so much to be proud of at PS 88Q. Just to walk the halls, or enter the classrooms, or see the students at play in the school yard, you can tell so much.
— Linda O'Shaughnessy, Principal
You would hear
You would see
Message from our Principal
“I'm Home.”
It is my honor to introduce myself as Linda O'Shaughnessy, the principal of P.S. 88Q.
I am a born and bred Brooklynite, and a product of the NYC Public School system. I began teaching in 1993 in Brooklyn, ranging from 2nd grade to 6th/7th grade. After three years as an Assistant Principal at Mosaic Pre-K Centers @ District 24, I was offered the principalship at PS 88Q in August of 2018.
We are celebrating the highest NYS ELA and NYS Math scores that we have seen in 13 years. The future for PS 88Q is bright!
Lobby Directory
Our programs, 3K to Grade 5
- 3K and Pre-KThe Creative Curriculum · two 3K classes and four Pre-K classes
- Dual LanguageSpanish, starting in Kindergarten
- STEM/ICT ClassesA thriving ICT/STEM class on each grade
- Gifted and Talented3rd, 4th and 5th graders
- NEST @ PS 88QWe are a proud NEST school
- Saturday AcademyENL students in grades K-5
- The ArtsMusic, visual arts, theater and dance
- Parent UniversityParent Hub
Celebrations and Events
Hallways into galleries
It is an inspiring evening where the hallways and gymnasium of PS 88Q are transformed into a gallery, filled with the imaginative and beautiful creations of our young artists.
Art Show 88 
May The Change Be With You 
Cooking with Canales! 
Sunset Movies @ PS 88Q 
Field Day
News & Announcements
This Week @ PS 88Q
Our weekly newsletter. Check out this week's edition for more information and opportunities.
- This Week @ PS 88Q· Latest edition
- This Week @ PS 88Q· Earlier edition 1
- This Week @ PS 88Q· Earlier edition 2
- This Week @ PS 88Q· Earlier edition 3
GRYC Afterschool
The new director of our GRYC Afterschool Program is Alyssa Rivera. Her email is Arivera@thegryc.org.
The School Day
| Period | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Period | 8:00 AM | 8:50 AM |
| 2nd Period | 8:55 AM | 9:45 AM |
| 3rd Period | 9:50 AM | 10:40 AM |
| 4th PeriodFirst Lunch Period | 10:45 AM | 11:35 AM |
| 5th PeriodSecond Lunch Period | 11:40 AM | 12:30 PM |
| 6th PeriodThird Lunch Period | 12:35 PM | 1:25 PM |
| 7th Period | 1:30 PM | 2:20 PM |