PS 199Q Newsletter

Dear PS 199 Families,

As we approach May, we are excited to embrace the warmer weather and the energy that spring brings to our school community! The final months of the school year are always busy, filled with important milestones, celebrations, and accomplishments.

State Exams

Looking ahead, students in grades 3–5 will take the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Exam on April 29 and 30. These assessments are an opportunity for students to demonstrate their growth and learning. We encourage all students to get plenty of rest the night before and arrive to school on time each day, ready to do their best.

After-School Clubs
A reminder that all After-School Clubs will end for the year in mid-May. We are so grateful to our teachers, staff, and partners who have provided these wonderful opportunities for enrichment throughout the year.

Thank You to Our PTA!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTA for co-hosting our Potluck Dinner Spring Festival! It was wonderful to see so many families come together to celebrate, share delicious food, and enjoy a night of community and fun. We are so lucky to have such dedicated partners supporting our school.

As always, we thank you for your partnership and support. Let’s make these last few months memorable and successful for all our students!

On May 1, 2025, we’re excited to invite families to join us for one of two sessions focused on “Getting Ready for Next Year.” These sessions will offer helpful information about what to expect in the upcoming school year, ways to support your child over the summer, and how to ensure a smooth transition. Details and links will be posted on your child’s Google Classroom page as the date approaches. In addition, 5th grade families are invited to attend a special session hosted by IS 125 on May 8, 2025, to help prepare for the transition to middle school. We encourage all families to attend these important events.

As always, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s finish the year strong—together!

Visit our website for the full calendar!

Warmly,
Mr. Daliposki

A Heartfelt Thank You

We're grateful for the amazing parents and staff who made our April Spring Festival Potluck a success! This event showcased our school's diversity and strong community bonds. Your contributions and presence made it a memorable celebration.

The PTA would like to extend our sincerest appreciation to our dedicated teachers, administrators, and staff for all their hard work and dedication to our children. Your efforts make a lasting impact!

Upcoming Events:

- PTA General Membership Hybrid Meeting

- Date: May 23, 2025

- Featuring: Charter Champion Awards and Title I brief presentation

- Moana 2 Movie Night

- Date: May 28, 2025

- Time: 5:30 pm

(If you would like to Volunteer for this event, please contact PTA members or Ms. Becco. Thank you!!)

Mark your calendars and join us for these exciting events!

Best,

PTA

May 2, 2025: April Charter Champion Celebration @ 8:30 a.m.

May 5: 2025: Grade 1 Family Bollywood Dance @ 8:30 am in the main school yard.

May 7 - 8, 2025: NYS Math Exam for grades 3-5.

May 13, 2025: NYS Science Test for grade 5.

May 14 - 16, 2025: NYSESLAT Exam grades K-5

May 16, 2025 - CASA Presentation

May 19, 2025 - SLT Meeting @ 4:00 p.m.

May 19 - May 21, 2025: Grades K-2 Dance & Theater Performances @ 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

May 22, 2025 - NYPD Marching Band

May 22, 2025 - Family Craft Night @ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

May 23, 2025 - PTA Meeting / May Charter Champion Breakfast @ 8:30a.m.

May 23, 2025 - Annual Title 1 Parent Meeting,(immediately following PTA meeting)

May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day, - No School

May 27 - 29, 2025: Grades 3-5 Music and Art @ 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

May 28, 2025 - MOVIE NIGHT

May 30, 2025 - Career Day

May 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, - NYC WE SPEAK Adult English Classes @ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

As this school term comes to an end, I've noticed that several of our families have still not created their NYCSA account or viewed their Kids Rise Save for College account. It is important for you to have access to these account for your families. Please take time to access these accounts. If you have questions, please contact me directly to get answers. You will be glad that you did.

Summer Rise Summer Program offers were available until May 8th, but that acceptance period is now over. You are still able to sign into your MySchool account to add your child to one of our summer program waitlist. If you have not created a MySchool account and are unsure about how to add your child to a waitlist, please contact me for assistance.

REMINDER: PS 199's Summer Rising site is at PS 343, located at 45-45 42nd Street Sunnyside NY 11104. PS 199 will be closed for the summer.

The NYC We Speak English Classes for Adults have resumed on May 6, 2025. We will continue to meet on Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. The last day of class will be on June 24, 2025. Participants that attend 4 sessions will be eligible for a program completion certificate. You still have time to join. Classes are held in the school's library.

Last, but not least, on Saturday, May 31st, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., District 24 will hold their annual We Are District 24 Celebration at the Forest Park Bandshell. Join us for a fun -filled day of creativity, celebration and community. There will be student performances, hands on craft stations, give aways and much more. #WeAreD24

Be well,

Ms. Becco

Kindergarten offers are now available to schools and families.

Families who applied online by the January 24th deadline will also be able to accept or decline their offer using their MySchools.nycaccount.

Families have until May 2nd to accept or decline their offer. After families accept their offer, PS 199 will contact the families to register their students for the 2025-26 school year by June 13th.

Families will be invited to a Kindergarten Orientation scheduled for May 1, 2025. Information can be found on our website.

The CEC and our Districts special education team organized an incredible event filled with resources, education, networking opportunities AND fun, giveaways and prizes!!

📍 Event Details:

🗓 Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

🏫 Location: PS 229 Emanuel Kaplan School

📍 Address: 67-25 51st Road, Woodside, NY 11377

💡 Discover Special Education Services! Learn about occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech & language therapy, counseling, assistive technology, and effective ways to collaborate with the IEP team. Personalized discussions with therapists on home-based strategies will also be available!

🎨 Exciting Activities for Kids & Families!

• Arts & Crafts
• Sensory Bottle Activity
• Yoga
• Games & Knockerball
• Giveaways & More!

🌍 Community Resources & Support! Families will have access to tools, services, and guidance to ensure every student thrives.

🌟 Additional Information: 🔹 Language interpretation services available in Spanish, Mandarin, and Bengali

🍽 Complimentary lunch, snacks, lemonade, and water provided while supplies last

Bring your family and Rise Up! for a day filled with valuable insights, hands-on activities, and community connection!

Dear Families and Colleagues,

At New York City Public Schools, our job is to prepare our children for bold futures. We recently made two major announcements that will help ensure our students—from the earliest years through high school—are prepared for rewarding careers and empowered to become leaders in their communities.

First, the Adams administration has committed $167 million in annual funding for early childhood education, including 3-K classes and pre-K special education, which means these programs will be sustained for years to come. We’re also reaffirming our support for Head Start programs for our youngest learners. As a working mother myself, I know just how critical early childhood education is—both for our children and their families.

And second, we are expanding our signature NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives to additional schools, including bringing NYC Reads to middle schools for the first time! This expansion will ensure that our reading and math instruction and curricula align to the latest research on how kids learn; our Highlight Video below shares more.

Together, these announcements are game changers for New York City students and families. I am confident they will have a lasting impact—shaping bold futures for our children and strengthening the city we call home.

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor

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

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Location: 39-20 48 Avenue, Sunnyside, NY, USA
Phone: (718) 784-3431
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