PS 199Q Newsletter

As we welcome the month of April, it's hard to believe how swiftly the school year is progressing. With the short month and the promise of spring in the air, April brings a burst of energy and excitement to our halls.

We are thrilled to announce an array of events this month, beginning with a Traffic Safety Presentation for all our students. As we prioritize the safety of our students, I am pleased to announce that a Stop sign was installed in front of PS 199's main entrance. Thank you to all the parents who fought for this stop sign—your voices were heard by our local council member, Julie Won.

Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has organized a special NY Mets Night, offering a fantastic chance for our community to come together, enjoy a baseball game, and support our school.

We are also delighted to host an Art residency with Saint Cyr Art for students in grades K-2. This exciting program will inspire creativity and artistic expression among our students, fostering a love for the arts and encouraging them to explore their talents.

Lastly, we will conclude this short but eventful month with a Charter Champion Celebration, honoring our students' outstanding achievements and contributions throughout February and March. It's a moment to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

We encourage all families to mark these events on their calendars and join us in making April a memorable and enriching month for our school community. Your participation and support are invaluable as we continue to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students to thrive.

The Participatory Budgeting Vote Week begins today April 6 and goes through April 14th. On this ballot, we have student bathroom renovations and Elementary School Technology Upgrades. YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. See flyers below

Dear New Yorkers,

This spring, students in grades 3-8 will take the New York State exams in English Language Arts and math. Fifth and eighth graders will also take their state science exams. We all know that “testing season” brings a wide range of emotions for our students, staff, and families. It can be a stressful time!

But there's another way to think about these exams—as an opportunity for our kids to show what they know. Day after day, they have been working hard at their learning. They have practiced decoding and developed phonemic awareness through NYC Reads. They have built problem-solving skills in math class and experimented in science class. They have tackled real-world issues in Social Studies. They are ready! Last year, our results showed promising growth, and I’m excited to see that trend continue in 2024.

Families and staff, how can you support our students this spring? Here are few ideas:

• Set them up for success. Ensure students get a good night’s sleep and eat breakfast, either at home or at school, leading up to the tests. Emphasize that this is their time to shine. Give them lots of encouragement before the exams—a post-it note on their desk, a reassuring high-five, or a quick pep talk can go a long way.
• Remind them what the tests are meant to do, and what they’re not meant to do. These tests provide our schools with critical information about students’ progress and how we can support them, but they’re not the only measure. Grades, classwork, writing samples, and other assignments are just as important.
• Prepare fifth and eighth graders for computer-based testing. This shift to computer-based testing is a requirement from the State, as the first leg in a three-year transition to online testing statewide. Schools can also choose to administer online tests for other grades. Either way, our students are prepared; all participating grades and schools administered practice tests as part of a statewide simulation in January. Students can also practice on their own if they’d like.

For more information on this year’s exams, check out our student participation guide and the State’s parent resources. And remember, these exams are in service of something greater than a score. They’re an opportunity for students to show what they know and a call to action for us, as adults, to ensure we are guiding our kids toward bright starts and bold futures.

Soaring high,

David C. Banks

Chancellor

April 10th: NO SCHOOL in observance of Eid al–Fitr.

April 11th & 12th: New York State English Language Assessment Exam

for students in grade 3-5.

April 15th: NYSESLAT Speaking begins.

April 16th: PS 199 PTA Night with the NY Mets @ 7:10 p.m.

April 17th: PTA General Membership Meeting (VIRTUAL) @ 6:30 p.m.

April 18th: Charter Champion Breakfast @ 8:30 a.m.

April 18th: Parent Workshop: Bullying (VIRTUAL) at 4:00 p.m.

April 22nd – April 30th: NO SCHOOL/ SPRING RECESS

May 1st: All students are to return to school.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91278405380?pwd=VmRCV2g4WTBIeFJ4YXZZNURTcjhIZz09

Meeting ID: 912 7840 5380
Passcode: 437093

Hello, Falcon Families.

Would you be surprised to know that less than 50% of our PS 199 families have completed the 2024 NYC School Survey. This important survey gives school leaders a better understanding of what members of their school community think about their school. School leaders uses the feedback from the survey to reflect and improve schools and programs. Survey results are also used to help measure school quality.

If you have NOT completed a survey, you still have time. The deadline for the NYC School Survey is April 5, 2024. You can complete your survey by going to NYCSchoolsurvey.org. Your access code is the letter “f” + your child’s osis (school identification) number. If you do not have that number, you can find it on your child’s report card or on your NYCSA account. You can also call and request it from the school’s main office.

Thank you for your participation.

Reminder: P.S. 199's Night Out with the Mets is on April 16th, 2024. You can purchase tickets now until April 1st. If you'd like to join, tickets can be reserved for $15 online only at http://forms.gle/jCKKz1HgtnoXRZ8s7 no later than April 1st. Once form is filled, we will contact you directly with payment options. Any questions? Please email us at pta.199q@gmail.com or join our FaceBook group: PS199QPTA and send us a message there.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c7g0haY9SjT3BsjhJdmZ1kQcHJviG5Lo

Resetting your child’s Google Classroom Email Password.

• Go to the Department of Education website: schools.nyc.gov
• Scroll down to the Technology for Families section and click onto STUDENT tab.
• Click onto the menu option: Resetting your child’s password and then under that will be the instructions to create a pin for the account. You will need your child’s osis number and you can get that from your child’s teacher or even the main office. Ms. Becco can give it to you also, just email her at sbecco@schools.nyc.gov.
• After changing the password and creating a pin, go back to the homepage and click "teachhub" on the top right side of the toolbar. You may or may not have to sign on again.
• A remember that the username is everything before the @ symbol in the email address and the password is case sensitive.
• Once you get into the teachhub, you may not see much, and if that is the case, you should then click on the heading that includes your child’s grade, next to the Welcome.
• You will then see a host of apps that your child may need access to, for example: Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, Gmail, etc.

Restablecer la contraseña de correo electrónico de Google Classroom de su hijo.

• Vaya al sitio web del Departamento de Educación: schools.nyc.gov
• Desplácese hacia abajo hasta la sección Tecnología para familias y haga clic en la pestaña ESTUDIANTE.
• Luego hará clic en la opción del menú: Restablecer la contraseña de su hijo y luego debajo estarán las instrucciones para crear un PIN para la cuenta.
• Necesitará el número de osis de su hijo y puede obtenerlo del maestro de su hijo o incluso de la oficina principal. La Sra. Becco también puede entregárselo; envíele un correo electrónico a sbecco@schools.nyc.gov.
• Una vez que haya cambiado la contraseña y haya creado un PIN, puede volver a la página de inicio y hacer clic en Teachhub en la parte superior derecha de la barra de herramientas. Es posible que tengas que volver a iniciar sesión o no.
• Recuerde que el nombre de usuario es todo lo que está antes del símbolo @ en la dirección de correo electrónico y la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas.
• Una vez que ingrese a Teachhub, es posible que no vea mucho y, si ese es el caso, debe hacer clic en el encabezado que incluye la calificación de su hijo, junto a Bienvenida.
• Luego verá una gran cantidad de aplicaciones a las que su hijo puede necesitar acceso, por ejemplo: Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, Gmail, etc.

Website: ps199q.org
Location: 39-20 48 Avenue, Sunnyside, NY, USA
Phone: (718) 784-3431
Twitter: @PS_199Q