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John Harvard Elementary

Empowering every student to thrive with confidence, compassion, and theskills to shape a brighter future.

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MASTERY

LITERACY

RESPECT

COMMUNITY

OUR MISSION

"Our mission is to ensure that all our children achieve mastery of all the essential learning standards. Literacy is our obsession. We focus on effective, interactive, collaborative comprehension instruction incorporated in all content areas to provide competency and mastery. In a multicultural environment fortified by family involvement. We raise expectations and develop a firm understanding of social and civic values of acceptance and respect. We believe all students can learn. Our children will meet and exceed the established performance standards in all areas."

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Upcoming events

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First day of school

Sep 10, 2026

Juneteenth, Schools Closed flyer

Yom Kippur, schools closed

Sep 21, 2026

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day

Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 12, 2026

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SOCIAL

Discover the P.S. 34 Difference

At P.S. 34, we re all about moving forward, starting with showing up. Our strong attendance culture,dedicated staff, and enriching programs help students build habits that lead to success in school and in life.

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Literacy at the Heart

Our Obsession. Our Foundation.

At PS Q34, literacy is more than reading and writing—it's how we connect, question, and grow. Our commitment to literacy shows up in every corner of our school community:

In the Classroom

Students engage in interactive, collaborative reading strategies across all subjects—from science to social studies—building comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Across the Curriculum


Every subject supports literacy. Whether students are solving word problems in math or analyzing primary sources in history, reading and communication skills are always front and center.

At Home

Families are our partners. We host reading nights, literacy workshops, and provide take home resources so learning continues beyond the school day.

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