This Week @ PS 88Q
April 20 2026
Who had 90 degrees the first week back from Spring Break and during the NYS ELA test on their bingo card? Wow. Who would have expected that!
Luckily, our A-Team, our incredible custodial staff, made sure that every air conditioner in the building was up and running. Not only that, but after a late night on Monday evening, they had two additional units installed and ready to go for students on Tuesday. We are so grateful for their dedication and care for our school community.
Over the past few weeks, and in the weeks ahead, there are many appreciation days to recognize the people who make schools run. We celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Day on April 1. Assistant Principals Week took place during Spring Break, which didn’t quite make sense. This week, we celebrate Administrative Assistants Day on Wednesday, April 22. Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4 through May 8. Earlier this year, we recognized our Education Support Professionals (which is our school aides, parent coordinator, support staff), custodians, guidance counselors, school psychologists, and social workers.
But here’s the thing. At PS 88Q, all of our roles overlap. Everyone supports one another and our job descriptions overlap. Everyone steps in where needed. Everyone contributes to making this school the special place that it is.
So during the week of May 4 through May 8, we celebrate everyone. That includes our staff, our support teams, and our amazing parent volunteers. It truly takes a village, and each and every one of you plays a part in making PS 88Q such a wonderful place for our children.
My hope is that everyone feel's appreciated not just on a designated day or week, but every single day. How lucky we are to be part of this community, at this moment in time.
And if you’re wondering how you can show that appreciation, the answer is simple. Any day, every day. A kind word, a note, a smile. It all matters.
NYCSA
As part of staying connected as a community, we are also working to increase the number of families who are connected to their child’s NYC Schools Account. This is an important tool that allows you to stay informed about your child’s progress, attendance, and important updates.
If you are not yet connected, we are here to help. We are offering in-person support every day during arrival and dismissal. If you are unable to come in, please email me (loshaughnessy@schools.nyc.gov) or Ms. Ivett Perez-Lopez (IPerezlopez@schools.nyc.gov), and we will help get you connected online.
If you are not yet connected, you may also hear from us this week as we reach out to offer support.
Please take a moment to mark your calendars with the important dates below:
☕ April 20 Coffee and Bagels with Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
🎶 April 22 Band and Chorus Performance
🍎 PTA Meeting at 6pm
🧮 April 28 and April 29 NYS Math Test Grades 3 to 5
🎓 May 2 Last Saturday Academy
📝 May 4 NYSESLAT Testing Window Opens
🍎 May 4 to May 8 Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
🎈 May 12 Nick The Balloonatic Performance
🎉 May 16 PTA Presents Spring Fling 10:00am to 12:00pm
🚒 May 18 and May 19 FDNY Smokehouse In house Trip
🎭 May 20 Class 3 203 Performance
🎪 May 20 Tentative Date for School Carnival All Grades
🇺🇸 May 25 Memorial Day No School
🌙 May 27 Eid Al Adha No School
🏃 June 2 Field Day Grades K to 2 Rain Date June 9
🥞 June 2 Grade 5 Breakfast and Picnic
🏃 June 3 Field Day Grades 3 to 5 Rain Date June 10
🎉 June 3 We Are PS 88Q Event 3:30pm to 6:30pm
🏫 June 4 Chancellors Day No Students in Attendance
📂 June 5 Clerical Day No Students in Attendance
🎶 June 10 Last Band and Chorus Performance 6:00pm
👋 June 12 Last Day of GRYC
☕ June 15 Coffee with Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
🖤 June 19 Juneteenth No School
🎓 June 22 Grade 5 Commencement 9:00am
💃 June 23 Grade 5 Dance 12:00pm to 2:00pm
🎉 June 26 Last Day of School
I am different, not less. Temple Grandin
"Autism is like a fingerprint, no two are alike." — Karla Culbertson
"We are all different, but we all have that same spark that makes us light up." - Naoki Higashida
