Welcome to Jamaica Children's Magnet School, PS312Q 
 
Jamaica Children’s Magnet School for Innovative Leadership & Civic Activism is a District 28 Magnet elementary school founded in 2014. We are located on the 4th and 5th floors of the Samuel Huntington Campus (PS 40)  in the vibrant community of South Jamaica, Queens. We serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Our team speaks six languages other than English! We speak Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, and Spanish. We​ invite you to explore our website to learn more about our vision, mission, values, programs, and amazing school!
 
Michele Cespedes, Principal
Vanessa Cruz-Chica, Assistant Principal 
Victoria Gomez, Parent Coordinator
Dr. Eric L. Blake, Superintendent
 

2025-2026 School Supply Lists (Lista De Utiles)

Kindergarten, First Grade and Second Grade Supply List

3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Supply List

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2024- 2025 DAILY SCHEDULE

BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 7:40 AM

INSTRUCTIONAL START TIME: 8:00 AM              DISMISSAL TIME: 2:20 PM

FULL DAY LUNCH TIMES

Grades  Time
Kindergarten, Second Grade, & Fourth Grade 11:05AM to 11:55AM
First Grade, Third Grade, & Fifth Grade  11:55AM to 12:45PM

 

 

2024- 2025 HALF DAY SCHEDULE

BREAKFAST BEGINS AT 7:40 AM

INSTRUCTIONAL START TIME: 8:00 AM              DISMISSAL TIME: 11:20 AM

HALF DAY LUNCH TIMES

Grades Time
Kindergarten & Second Grade  10:00AM to 10:20AM
First Grade & Fifth Grade 10:20AM to 10:40AM
Third Grade & Fourth Grade 10:40AM to 11:00AM

                    

Did you know our school is ranked 7 out of all of the elementary schools in District 28 according to GreatSchools.org?

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June 2025 Calendar

Welcome to JCMS PS 312Q!

Upcoming Events!

  • Join us in celebration for Dad, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Foster Dad, Godfather or any other important man in your life!

    When: Friday, June 13

    Time: 9:00am OR 2:30pm

    Seats are LIMITED, so RSVP now!

  • Jaguar Elite Upcoming Events

  • JCMS Summer Spirit Week😎

    June 23rd: Sparkle & Shine Day👗👔

    June 24th: Show & Share Day📕🧸

    June 25: Whacky Wednesday🤪

    June 26: Vacation Mode🏝️🕶️

Shout Out to the 4th Grade! Check them out!