PS 199Q Newsletter
June 8, 2024
A Message from Principal Daliposki
Dear Families,
As we enter the second week of June, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued support throughout this school year. We have faced challenges together, celebrated many achievements, and now look forward to our end-of-year activities with great excitement.
One of the most anticipated events is our graduation and moving up ceremonies. These special occasions will take place on the dates indicated below, celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of our students. We invite all families to join us in honoring our graduates and marking this important milestone in their educational journey.
- Tuesday, June 18th, - 3K & PreK Moving Up Ceremonies - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 20th, - Fifth Grade Graduation (4 family members per student)
- 9:00 a.m. Class: 5 -309 & Class: 5-312
- 10:30 a.m. Class 5 - 306 & Class 5 - 310
- Friday, June 21st, - Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony (4 family members per student)
- 9:00 a.m. Classes K-106, K-109, & K-216.
- 10:30 a.m. Classes: K-221 & K- 223.
Additionally, please be reminded that the last day of school is June 26, 2024. Attendance throughout June is crucial as we will be wrapping up the year with important activities and farewells. Ensuring that your child is present helps them to transition smoothly into the summer recess.
As we approach the summer break, I encourage all students and families to take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the warmer weather. Summer is a wonderful opportunity to explore new interests, spend time with loved ones, and prepare for the upcoming school year. See the 2024-2025 School Calendar for additional information.
Thank you once again for your partnership and dedication to our school community. We look forward to seeing everyone at our end-of-year events and wish you a safe and enjoyable summer vacation.
Important Dates from Ms. Becco, Parent Coordinator
June Events
Saturday, June 8th - WE ARE DISTRICT 24!, 10:00 a.m. at Forest Park. More information on school website
Monday, June 10th, - SLT Meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 11th, - First Grade Family Dance Event with Notes in Motion, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in school yard.
Tuesday, June 11th, - Summer Rising Orientation - Topic: Summer Rising 2024 Parent/Family Orientation
Time: Jun 11, 2024, 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83081993372?pwd=WUR5b3VYMTJxdDhqdzhqWmxJM0d1dz09
Meeting ID: 830 8199 3372
Passcode: scs199
Wednesday, June 12th, - Sunnyside Afterschool STEM/ART Gallery, 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12th, - PTA General Membership Meeting at 6:15 p.m. ONLINE
Wednesday, June 12th, - Title 1 Annual Parent Meeting and Election, - Immediately following PTA meeting online.
Thursday, June 13th, - Sunnyside Afterschool Dance Showcase:
Session 1 - Grades 4 & 5 will perform 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2 - Kindergarten & Grades 1,2,& 3 will perform 4:20 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
Friday, June 14th, - Donuts with a Loved One, 8:10 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. in all classrooms.
Monday, June 17th, - In observance of Eid- al- Adha, schools are closed.
Wednesday, June 19th, - In observance of Juneteenth, schools are closed.
Graduation and Moving Up Ceremonies:
Tuesday, June 18th, - 3K & PreK Moving Up Ceremonies - 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 20th, - Fifth Grade Graduation
- 9:00 a.m.: Class: 5 - 309 & Class: 5 - 312, 10:30 a.m.: Class 5 - 306 & Class 5 - 310
- 9:00 a.m. Classes k-106, k- 109, & k-216.
- 10:30 a.m. - Classes: k-221 & k- 223.
Monday, June 24th, - Charter Champion Breakfast - 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 26th, - Last Day of School
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
Tuesday, July 2nd. - First Day of Summer Rising Summer Program
- Date: July 2nd. - August 16th
- Times: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
We Are District 24! - June 8, 2024 @ Forest Park
Sunnyside After School
Message from the PTA
PTA Elections!
PTA Elections are being held on September 18, 2024 at 5:30PM in the school's auditorium and via ZOOM. This will be in conjunction with our first HYBRID PTA Meeting of the school year.
Nominations for all offices will be taken from the floor, and the election will directly follow the nomination process. All parents are eligible to hold office, unless they are an employee of this school. All parents are eligible to vote in the election unless they are supervisory staff (principals, assistant principals, and supervisors at this school). Please plan to attend in person or VIA ZOOM if you would like to be considered for any of the positions below. We will ask each interested parent to introduce themselves during this meeting.
The following MANDATORY PTA positions are up for election and can serve for up to two consecutive years or a minimum of 1 school year.
- President
- Recording Secretary
- Treasurer
The following positions are NON MANDATORY:
- Vice President
- Co Recording Secretary
- Co Treasurer
Message from Chancellor Banks
Supporting Mental Health, This Month and Year-Round
Dear New Yorkers,
In New York City Public Schools, we are focused on the mental and emotional well-being of our students throughout the year. But May is Mental Health Awareness Month, marking an important opportunity to talk to the young people in our lives, whether they are our children or our students, about mental health.
There are many effective strategies for boosting mental health, from journaling to mindfulness exercises to therapy. Unfortunately, mental health care, and specifically therapy, has not always been accessible or affordable. I want to highlight a few steps we are taking in New York City to change the status quo and ensure all our children have access to robust mental health supports.
First, we have NYC Teenspace, a recent initiative from the City’s Health Department and Talkspace, which offers free, live teletherapy to teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17. Since we launched this program, we’ve had 6,800 students sign up, with more students logging in every day. I encourage you to help us spread the word about this groundbreaking initiative. To learn more and enroll, teens should visit talkspace.com/nyc.
But Teenspace is only one tool in our toolkit. Across our schools, we also have approximately 5,000 social workers and school counselors; school-based mental health clinics in over 350 schools with plans to open more; and partnerships with over 150 community-based organizations that offer mental health programming in schools.
Whether a student you know is dealing with peer pressure, everyday stress, anxiety, depression, or any other mental health challenge, I encourage you to share the resources we have available at NYC Public Schools. Together, we can help our students lead healthier and happier lives—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Soaring high,
David C. Banks
Chancellor
NYCPS Family Update
F.A.C.E. to F.A.C.E. Newsletter
Office of Family and Community Engagement - NYC Public Schools
FACE Big Book Party
Saturday, June 15th | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
310 E Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
FACE Big Book Parties are a program designed to increase book access and foster community. They are an opportunity for families, caregivers, and kids to engage in a shared, interactive, educational experience with peers and neighbors. Big Book Parties typically span 2 hours in a public location. Attendees can browse and choose their own books and interact with a community-based artist, performer, or creator who elevates our dynamic programming. Reserve here and share with your school community.
Events & Resources for Families:
The People’s Money FY24
The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) is excited to announce the voting phase of the second year of The People’s Money citywide participatory budgeting process! All New Yorkers age 11 and up, regardless of immigration status, are able to decide how to spend millions of Mayoral expense funding.
From Wednesday, May 1st, through Wednesday, June 12th, New Yorkers will vote to fund projects in their communities. Residents are encouraged to vote online at on.nyc.gov/pb. They will also be able to vote by paper ballot thanks to partnerships with community based organizations.
The HopeLine’s Food Pantry
The HopeLine’s food pantry is a distribution model that provides our guests with the ability to take control of what food they take home. Our hybrid model now offers choice options with prepackaged groceries, including fresh vegetables and fruits, grains, dairy, and protein. We provide an average of 5 to 10 pounds of meat and fish as well as other items like cooking oil, juice, bread, and special meals/snacks.
Do I qualify?
- Bronx resident
- Valid ID
- Proof of address (for example: electric bill, phone bill, shelter residency letter).
Expectant Moms
We invite you to make an appointment to receive food and a one-time welcome package of newborn diapers for your expectant baby. Note: You must provide a sonogram or official doctor’s note as one-time proof.
Walk in to make an appointment or call (718) 402.1212 Monday between 9:30am – 5:00pm. Click here for more information.
Family Engagement Day
Starting in May, the Office of Students in Temporary Housing and Foster Care will host its 2nd Annual Family Engagement Days in each borough. The purpose of these events is to provide an end-of-the-year event for students and families as they adjust to their new environments. It serves as a platform to strengthen family bonds by providing opportunities for families to spend quality time together. These events often include various activities and workshops. By participating in these activities as a unit, families can enhance their understanding of one another and develop a stronger sense of connection.
Target Audience: K-7 (but all ages are invited) - The event at Intrepid is specifically for our New Yorkers who have been in shelters for much longer.
Date Time Venue/Borough
06/08/2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Manhattan)
06/15/2024 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Brooklyn Children's Museum (Brooklyn)
The Fresh Air Fund
Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit youth development organization that provides free, safe, and fun summer experiences to NYC children from underserved communities and is still accepting applications for both participation at summer camps as well as employment opportunities. Find more information here.
HBKi: Seed for Food Entrepreneurs
HBKi: Seed is an online five-part program in which aspiring entrepreneurs are given access to tools and templates to develop critical components of their business plan, join a community of entrepreneurial peers through peer-to-peer in-person sessions at Chelsea Market, and be connected to a volunteer mentor who can provide feedback on their product and business model. A business plan is critical in helping entrepreneurs reach their milestones and even apply for funding!
Modules include:
Getting Started - Introduce products and personal brand, description of products and services, and introduction to CoGs.
Market Analysis - Defining the target market and understanding competitive and industry analysis.
Marketing - Developing marketing strategy and telling brand story.
Sales and Financial Planning - Understanding revenue, inventory management, fixed expenses, and pricing strategy.
Bringing It All Together - Creating the final business plan framework.
NYC Parks Programs and Events
NYC Parks is the city’s principal provider of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. NYC Parks is home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.
For more information regarding programs, click here.
NYC Parks offers a multitude of events, programs and activities made with kids especially in mind. Children will have plenty to keep them active throughout the year no matter what their interests.
For more information regarding events for children, click here.
Free kayaking
Glide along the water this summer and fall in our protected embayment with free public kayaking!
Presented in partnership with Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, free kayaking is offered throughout the summer on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons through September. All levels are welcome including first-time kayakers — life vests and all equipment provided, as well as instruction. Children under 18 must have an adult guardian present.
Advanced registration required, providing 20 minute timed slots. Free registration opens 2 weeks ahead of each date through the Brooklyn Bridge Register here. Park Boathouse website. View all kayaking dates here.
Riverside Park Conservancy - Summer on the Hudson Calendar
The mission of Riverside Park Conservancy is to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park in partnership with the City of New York for the enjoyment and benefit of all New Yorkers. To view the 2024 Summer on the Hudson brochure, click here.
MoMA Family Programs
Join Heyman Family Programs at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for free onsite programs/activities. Check out free resources for families onsite, including audio guides for kids, kids labels, an activity guide for the collection, available in English and Spanish at the museum, and the programs. Click here for programs.
Family Gallery Talks: People and Portraits
Saturday, June 15th | 10:15 AM & 12:00 PM
Discover art together through engaging discussions and activities. This month the theme is People and Portraits. Register here.
Summer Reading Kick-Off: Adventure Begins At Your Library!
Saturday, June 8th | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
South Jamaica 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11433
Kick off summer fun with "Adventures Begin at Your Library"! Join South Jamaica Reads for a day packed with activities, including summer reading registration, carnival games, book giveaways, and a paint party. Enjoy light refreshments, laughter, and a chance to win amazing prizes! Bring your family and friends for a memorable day.
Carnaval De La Cultura Latina (Bronx Edition) 2024
Sunday, June 23rd | 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Join us in the Bronx on Sunday June 23rd, 2024, for a day filled of fun for the whole family! Indulge in Latin music, food, and culture in one of the biggest celebrations in New York City!
Find more information here.
Growing Up NYC
Growing Up NYC is a one-stop hub for parents and caregivers to access city services, programs, and events for their children. For more information, click here.
Healthy And Happy Smiles for All Children
Almost 1000 NYC public schools offer dental services to children, at no cost to the school or to families, even if they don’t have insurance! Establishing a school-based dental program is easy! Click here to learn how to start a school-based oral health program in your school! Not sure of your school's dental care status? Contact NYCDOHMHDental@health.nyc.gov for more information.
Visit the Multilingual Learners and Immigrant Students Support Site for New York City Public Schools
Access relevant resources for schools, students, and families here.
NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program
The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program is a scholarship and savings program that supports the college and career training futures of NYC public school students— regardless of family income or immigration status. Kindergarten, first grade and second grade students enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year, and are enrolled in a NYC Public School, including participating charter schools, qualify for this program.
Click here for more information
Continue to Support Families with Creating Their New York City Schools Account (NYCSA)
NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is an app that helps families track their child’s education. Through NYCSA, families can see their grades, attendance, fitness results, schedule, and more. Support families with creating and managing their accounts via the Family Access Management tool where you can print Authorization Letters.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program (P-EBT)
Many parents/guardians have not yet utilized these benefits, with millions of dollars currently unspent. These dollars can still be spent on food, and some of these benefits may be expiring soon. To ensure parents are made aware of this benefit, please share the January 2024: A Reminder to Families About P-EBT Benefits letter with families, which includes translations.
For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Food Benefits.
Ride For Half-Fair with FAIR FARES NYC
With Fair Fares NYC, eligible New York City residents receive a 50% discount on subway and eligible bus fares. Pay-per-Ride, weekly unlimited, and monthly unlimited options are all available. Fair Fares can also provide 50% off MTA Access-A-Ride paratransit trips. Learn more, check your eligibility, and apply online at the Fair Fares website.
FREE Trainings with Job Placement for Adults with Hot Bread Kitchen
Hot Bread Kitchen offers free culinary workforce training and job placement programs for women, gender-expansive individuals, immigrants, and people of color. Apply here.
DSS Office of Community Outreach Trainings for Community-Serving Organization Staff
DSS OCO offers training to community-based organizations, elected officials, and municipal agencies. Book an appointment here.
DYCD Community Connect
DYCD Community Connect is a resource and referral service for communities and families of New York City. Community Connect aims to increase awareness of opportunities and services available to New Yorkers. When you contact the toll-free hotline, you are connected with an Engagement Specialist that not only provides top-notch customer service but provides the public with the most updated information.
DYCD Community Connect provides information and assistance to callers in over 180 languages.
Hours of operation are from Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM.
Call in NYC: 800-246-4646
Outside NYC: 646-343-6800
The Legal Aid Society
The Legal Aid Society provides individuals with legal assistance and advice in civil, criminal, and juvenile rights matters. The organization also operates hotlines for immigration, access to benefits, homelessness, and low-income taxpayer services, and has multiple locations. For more information, click here.
El Centro del Inmigrante
El Centro del Inmigrante is a community-based organization and worker’s center on Staten Island that aims to promote the well-being and economic advancement of immigrant workers. For more information regarding the organization's services and programs, please click here.
Resources for Asylum Seekers
The city launched a first-of-its-kind Asylum Seeker Navigation Center operated by Catholic Charities of New York, with 12 additional satellite sites run by Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across the five boroughs. As of May 12, 2023, this system has served over 25,000 asylum seekers, across the Navigation Center and the 12 satellite sites located across the five boroughs. Click here for more information.
NYPD Saturday Night Lights Application
NYPD's Saturday Night Lights program offers free youth sports programming every Saturday, including basketball, soccer, and more. Intake forms here.
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