PS 41

Public School 41, Greenwich Village School, is a public elementary institution catering to grades 3K through 5, operating within its neighborhood catchment. With its roots tracing back to its establishment in 1867, PS 41 finds its home in the charming Greenwich Village of Manhattan, situated in the vibrant heart of New York City. The school transformed in 1957, as the former P.S. 41 was replaced by a modernized building, thus embracing change while upholding its legacy.[1]

PS 41
Location
New York
10011

United States
Coordinates40.7356°N 73.9993°W / 40.7356; -73.9993
Information
Other names
  • Greenwich Village School
  • Public School 41
School typeSelective public elementary school
Established1867
School districtNew York City Department of Education
PrincipalMichelle Amato

Main entrance to P.S. 41, 2022.

A pivotal moment in the annals of PS 41 occurred on February 11, 1961, when its auditorium resonated with the melodies of folk singer Doc Watson. This event marked a significant contribution to the propagation of folk music. Notably 2012, a pioneering green roof outdoor learning space was unveiled, introducing innovative avenues for education and engagement.[2][3]

Its current principal, Michelle Amato, guides the educational journey of PS 41. Under her leadership, the school continues to foster an environment of learning, growth, and community involvement.[4]

Notable alumni

Notable alumni include:

References
  1. Blind but Now I See: The Biography of Music Legend Doc Watson by Kent Gustavson. Blooming Twig Books. ISBN 193775300X
  2. Grimes, William (May 29, 2012). "Doc Watson, Blind Guitar Wizard Who Influenced Generations, Dies at 89". The New York Times.
  3. "Greenroof Environmental Literacy Laboratory". PS 41 Greenwich Village School. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  4. "PS 41 (02M041) Greenwich Village School Home Page". ps41.org. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  5. "Sakina Jaffrey". Woody King Jr.'s New Federal Theatre. Retrieved 12 June 2022. Grew up in Greenwich Village, where she attended PS-41. Later attended and graduated from Nightingale-Bamford School and graduated from Vassar College with a High Honors degree in Chinese Language and Literature..
  6. "Scoopy's Notebook". The Villager. Vol. 78, no. 3. June 18, 2008. Retrieved July 28, 2009.
  7. He was in my kindergarten class in 1947


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