PS 199Q Newsletter

Dear PS 199 Families,

December Recess

As we head into the holiday season, I want to remind families that the December recess has officially begun. Schools will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. I hope this break provides everyone with an opportunity to rest, relax, and spend meaningful time with loved ones. Use this time to recharge, and let’s return in the new year ready to embrace more growth, learning, and exciting opportunities together!

Thank you, as always, for your support and partnership. I’m looking forward to what 2025 will bring, and can’t wait to continue this journey together!

Visit our website for the full calendar!

Warmly,
Mr. Daliposki

Our talented students shone brightly in their holiday performances this month!

• Kindergarten through Second Grade delighted us with their Holiday Music Show, showcasing their musical skills and festive spirit.
• Grades 3-5 took the stage with their incredible Dance and Theater performance of the Mood Meter Show, bringing emotions to life through creative expression. Thank you to our staff and students for their hard work and dedication in making these events so memorable!

A heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for the NYC Reads Initiative Potluck Dinner. It was truly a celebration of our shared love for reading and community spirit. Your delicious dishes made the evening even more special. The incredible turnout and enthusiastic participation remind us of the strength and unity of our school community.

Beginning December 10th, children born in 2020 can apply to kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. Please be advised, the application deadline is Friday, January 24, 2025. All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in April.

All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending pre-K, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students with accessibility needs.

MySchools.nyc includes an online directory tool that allows families to view school open house info, explore program choices, save programs of interest, and submit their application, all on the same site.

Families can apply to Kindergarten in one of three ways:

• Online at MySchools
• Over the phone by calling 718-935-2009
• Visiting your local family welcome center.

Visit our resources page for resources including the following:

• A Kindergarten application flyer for you to share with your pre-k families applying to Kindergarten
• Guide to adding Open Houses or tours to our MySchools Events Calendar
• Flyers for our Elementary School Admissions events covering 3K, pre-K, and Kindergarten admissions

January Events

1/2/2025 - All students return to school. School begins at 8:10 a.m. and Everyday Counts!

1/7/2025 - Parent Account Activation Workshop – 8:30 a.m. in the school’s library.

1/8/2025 - “Communication with your Child Workshop” presented by CITE – 8:30 a.m.

1/8/2025 - Sunnyside’s STEM and Art Gallery will be open for viewing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

1/9/2025 - Sunnyside Winter Showcase - Performance 1 begins at 3:30 p.m. Performance 2 begins at 4:30 p.m.

1/10/2025 - FDNY Parent Workshop & Safety Team Meeting – 8:30 a.m.

1/13/2025 - SLT Meeting in –person at 4:00 p.m.

1/16/2025 - Grade 5 Graduation Photos. If you have a child graduating and would like to volunteer on picture day, please contact the PTA or Ms. Becco.

1/17/2025 - PTA General Membership Meeting & Charter Champion Celebration –

8:30 a.m.

1/20/2025 - SCHOOLS CLOSED in observance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day.

1/21 - 1/24 - Smile Dental Clinic will provide teeth cleaning to all students with signed parental consent.

If you have not returned your application to the school, please use the following link.

Website for Parents to Enroll: https://www.myschooldentist.com/P8NLNY_schsrm

1/28/2025 - Parent SEL Art Workshop: Paint -N-Sip – 8:30 a.m.

1/29/2025 - NO SCHOOL in observance of Lunar New Year

1/29/2025 - Sunnyside Holiday Camp in session

1/30/2025 - The PTA in collaboration with Ms. Gabriel presents Bollywood Family Dance Lesson – 5:30 p.m.

Dates to Remember

The deadline for the Middle School Application was December 20, 2024. School staff may input late applications until January 17, 2025. If you have not already submitted your grade 5 student’s application, please contact Ms. Colchamiro for assistance.

The Kindergarten Application closes on January 24, 2025.

Happy New Year Falcon Family!

I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and the brief time off from school. Its nice when you can take time to quiet your mind, just a little, from your normal routine.

Let me just point out some dates you need to pay attention to this month.

As you can see, Kindergarten Applications will close on the 24th of January. Please plan to sign into MYSCHOOLS to complete an application if your little one will attend kindergarten next September. Also, the Middle School Application has already closed, but Ms. Colchamiro still has time to assist you with choosing your selections and completing the application.

On Tuesday, January 7th you are invited to join us in the school’s library to take care of some business. If you have still not created a NYCSA account for your child, you may come get assistance with it. If you are the parent of a Kindergarten student, now is the time for you the complete Building Block 1. If you have not returned your OPT- OUT form, please join us and we will assist you in signing into your account to view how much money has already been set aside for your child.

This is an opportunity to get questions answered, meet other parents with children that may be in the same class, gain a better understanding of everything that is going on in the school.

There are several dates this month, you are invited to come into the school building for learning opportunities as, well as entertainment. Please see our calendar for more details.

Happy New Year!

We hope you had wonderful holidays and a restful break. We would like to extend our gratitude to those who donated their membership dues. Your contributions will help fund upcoming events for the remainder of the year.

We would also like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the families and staff who contributed to our December Potluck event. Your generosity, delicious dishes, and warm presence made the evening truly special. Thank you for making our NYC Reads Initiative Potluck a memorable night!

Here are some important upcoming events:

- NYCSA Account Set-up and Flu Season Awareness Workshop with Nurse Basma on Tuesday, January 7th, at 8:30 a.m.

- 5th Grade Graduation Photos (Grade 5 parents volunteers needed) on Thursday, January 16th, at 8:15 a.m. Please contact Ms. Becco at sbecco@schools.nyc.gov to volunteer.

- PTA Hybrid General Membership Meeting and Charter Champion Celebration: Friday, January 17th, at 8:30 a.m. Zoom link is on the school's website.

- Bollywood Family Dance Lesson: Thursday, January 30th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

We look forward to seeing you at these events! To stay connected, please join our WhatsApp group using the link below.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/EgRFqMdmhqaEZvgCFbzimz

Wishing you a wonderful New Year!

Regards,

The PTA

Reflecting on 2024, Looking Ahead to 2025

Dear Families and Colleagues,

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of conducting a listening session in each of our five boroughs and hearing directly from over 1,000 students, staff, families, and community members. Attendees shared incredible ideas and feedback related to my three commitments: improving safety, supporting educators, and empowering families. The tour reaffirmed for me that the solutions we are seeking already exist within our communities—we just need to listen.

That’s why I’m proud to share that last week, we announced the Division of Family, Community, and Student Empowerment, which will continue this work under the leadership of our newest deputy chancellor, Dr. Cristina Meléndez. This division will unite multiple teams that focus on empowering members of our NYC Public Schools community, from the Office of Student Wellness Programs to the Office of Language Access.

As we round out both our listening sessions and the year 2024, I’m proud of the work we have accomplished, such as expanding NYC Reads to full citywide implementation for our younger learners. And I’m even more excited for the work ahead. In 2025, we’ll share updates and announcements related to my three commitments, along with our ongoing priorities of NYC Reads, NYC Solves, and Student Pathways. You can also expect to see changes to this newsletter, thanks to the helpful survey feedback you provided earlier this fall.

I want to close by wishing everyone a meaningful December break, one filled with joy and rest. I also know that this time of year can be difficult for many people—so I want to emphasize that whatever this season means to you, whatever emotions it brings, please know that you have a community and support system here at NYC Public Schools.

Thank you for all you have done for our students in 2024—caring for them, supporting them, and guiding them—and I look forward to continuing to educate and nurture our children in the new year.

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor

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