We are Makers & Artists
3K through 8th Grade Public School
In the historic San Juan Hill Neighborhood near Lincoln Center
Upcoming Events Calendar
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RSMA CAFE
Friday, October 2, 2026
8:30 AM
Cafeteria
Join us for our RSMA Cafe, a welcoming space for families to connect with school staff, the parent coordinator and members of the PTA over coffee and conversation. Families can learn about upcoming school events, programs, workshops, and resources while sharing questions, ideas, and concerns. We hope to see you there!
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School Leadership Team (SLT)
Monday, October 5, 2026
4:00 PM
School Library
Join us for our School Leadership Team (SLT), where school staff, families, and community members come together to discuss school goals, student needs, and important decisions affecting RSMA. All parents are welcome to attend, and being part of the conversation is a great way to stay informed, and help shape the direction of our school.
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Picture Day!
Friday, October 9, 2026
Picture day is for 3K-8th grade. All students will take a class photo, while individual photos are available only for students who have paid in advance; cash/check payments and online payment confirmation numbers are due by Tuesday, October 6, and families paying by cash should send the exact amount in the provided envelope. Families who only want the class photo may purchase it for $15 and write “Class Picture” on the form; for questions, please call the school and ask for Damaris or email DCarrion@schools.nyc.gov
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Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Join us for RSMA’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration as we come together to celebrate the many cultures and traditions represented throughout our school community. Families can enjoy catered food, connect with one another, and celebrate the rich heritage, music, traditions, and stories that make our RSMA community so special.
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Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting followed by a PTA Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2026
2:35 PM (Title 1 Meeting Start)
3:30PM (PTA Meeting Start)
Library
Join us for our Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting! Come learn how Title 1 funding supports our students and school programs. All RSMA families are welcome and encouraged to attend, ask questions, share their ideas, and learn how they can play an active role in shaping our school community. We then invite you to stay for our PTA meeting held immediately afterwards.
Join us
Our committed community of educators, families, and students are redefining the public school experience, continuing a long history of welcoming all of the neighborhood’s children. Today and tomorrow, RSMA educates children to be makers and artists who
READ, WRITE, THINK, MAKE, AND CREATE to prepare for college, career, and civic engagement.
Makers and Artists are those who…
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Help
By empathizing
By improving their world
By acting with integrity
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Connect
By communicating effectively
By collaborating
By including all
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Grow
By adapting and reflecting
By seeking knowledge
By solving problems
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Play
By creating
By imagining
By experimenting
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Try
By taking risks
By believing in themselves
By asking for help