Dear Families,

We are thrilled to share important updates and upcoming events as we close out January and look forward to February. Please take a moment to review the details below.

Social Emotional Parent Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, January 28th, at 8:30 AM in the Library for a Social Emotional Parent Workshop. This session will provide valuable insights into fostering emotional resilience and well-being in children. We hope to see you there!

Lunar New Year

Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 29th, in celebration of Lunar New Year. To all families celebrating, we wish you a joyous and prosperous year ahead!

Bollywood Family Dance Lesson

We are excited to announce a special event! On Thursday, February 30th, at 5:30 PM, the PTA, in collaboration with Ms. Gabriel, presents A Bollywood Family Dance Lesson. This will be a fun and engaging evening for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect and learn something new together!

Preparing for NYS Exams: Grades 3–5

Students in grades 3-5 are participating in a NYS Computer-Based Math Simulation to help prepare for the upcoming New York State Exams, scheduled for the end of April and early May. These simulations provide valuable practice in navigating the test platform and applying problem-solving skills.

Universal Screeners and Parent Reports

Students have been completing various Universal Screeners to assess their progress and identify areas of growth. Once all screeners are complete, I will be sending home parent reports for the following assessments:

• Acadience (Grades K–2)
• MAP Growth ELA (Grades 3–5)
• MAP Growth Math (Grades K–5)
• iReady MOY Diagnostics for ELA and Math

These reports provide valuable information about your child’s academic development. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need support interpreting the results.

February: Black History Month

February marks the start of Black History Month. Throughout the month, we will honor the achievements, history, and contributions of Black leaders and communities through school-wide activities and classroom discussions. We encourage families to join in the celebration at home by exploring the many ways Black history has shaped our world.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. If you have any questions about these updates or events, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Warm regards,
Mr. Daliposki

Dear District 24 Staff, Students, Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds everyone well!

This message is a difficult one to write. After 40 years of service in the Department of Education, including ten year in District 24 and two years as the proud Community Superintendent of District 24 I will be retiring on Friday, January 31, 2025.

I have loved working in District 24! It has been the opportunity of a lifetime and I will miss everyone deeply.

District 24 is unique, and I am confident that you will continue to shine.

Thank you for all of the wonderful memories!

I look forward to hearing about your continued success!

Superintendent Caccavale

• SAVE THE DATE: Beginning, February 4th, 8:30 a.m. - We Speak NYC English Language Class for Parents will continue for the next seven Tuesdays. February 11, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1.
• February 5th, 8:30 a.m. -- Parent Account Activation Session
• February 10th, – New York City School Survey OPENS.
• February 13th – PTA Movie Night, 5:30 p.m.: INSIDE OUT 2

Enjoy a free snack with every completed NYC School Survey turned in or completed online with a screen shot of the completion screen.

• February 17 – February 21st -Schools are closed for Mid -Winter Recess.
• February 26 – CITE Parent Workshop (Hybrid) at 8:30 a.m.
• February 26th PTA General Membership Meeting on Zoom

Topic: PS199Q PTA General Membership Meeting

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96923983368?pwd=Xyb5rapiYMaXaGZfWwaYfKLBWuSVKe.1

Meeting ID: 969 2398 3368

Good day, Falcon Family.

Its hard to believe that we are already planning our February events. We are excited to offer Free English classes for the parents and guardians of PS 199 students. This is a collaboration with We Speak NYC, the city's free English language learning program, developed by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs. The dates and time is listed above.

The NYC Annual School Survey opens on Monday, February 10, 2025. This is the time of year , when we attempt to capture the voices of our community through the use of the survey. We need to hear from you what's working and what is not. What can we do better and what we are exceling at.

Please participate in this yearly event, by simply logging into your NYCSA account and completing your survey online. If you haven't created your NYCSA account, you can still complete the survey by going to nycschoolsurvey.org and entering a lowercase "f" and your child OSIS or identification number as your access code. We thank you for your feedback and support.

Beginning February 1, 2025, we will sell ice cream and ices in the cafeteria at lunchtime. They will cost $1.00 each and students will be able to purchase once they've completed their lunch. This will be our school's fundraiser for the year.

Ms. Stacey Becco

Promoting Positive Behavior in Young Children
Date: February 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm
Host: Sunnyside Community Services
Host Contact: Barbara Murphy (bmurphy@scsny.org/9178437953)
Location / Address: Online Workshop
Educator(s): Rosanna Garcia
Zoom Support: TBD
Language: English (with Spanish interpretation)
Registration Link: English- https://includenyc.org/events/promoting-positive-behavior-in-young-children-24/
Spanish- https://es.includenyc.org/events/promoviendo-comportamientos-positivos-en-ninos-pequenos-18/?noredirect=es-MX

Make Your Voice Heard: Run for Your CEC

Dear Families and Colleagues,

Every two years, our school system holds elections to fill hundreds of critical roles on our Citywide and Community Education Councils. The parents and family members who serve on these councils (known as CECs) shape our school communities in countless ways—relaying parents’ feedback to our Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) team, participating in the hiring of superintendents and parent coordinators, approving school zoning lines, and so much more.

Visit schools.nyc.gov/Elections2025 to learn about CECs—both how to run and how to get involved this election season. Candidates will campaign from late February through April, and voting will take place from late April through mid-May.

Parents: I hope to see your names on the ballot. Your voice matters!

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor