This Week @ PS 88Q
May 18, 2026
It was so wonderful spending time with many of you this past Saturday at our PTA Spring Fling! It was a beautiful morning filled with laughter, connection, and community, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us.
This past week also marked the official completion of all New York State testing. Our Grade 3, 4, and 5 students completed the NYS ELA and Math exams, our Grade 5 students took the Science assessment, and our ENL students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 finished the NYSESLAT. It is certainly a busy time of year, but PS 88Q does it with ease! We do not shut down during testing, instead, we keep the momentum going and continue to provide rich and engaging experiences for our students.
Throughout the week, our Studio in a School residencies proudly showcased student work, Class 3-203 under the direction of Mr. Mason Early performed a wonderful play for their peers, our basketball team hosted PS 13 for a scrimmage, and our students participated in performances and activities that allowed them to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.
And we’re not slowing down! This week, we continue the excitement with our Student Council’s Participatory Budget initiative; the Carnival! This time of year is busy, but it is also filled with so much joy, celebration, and opportunity for our students.
🚒 May 18 and May 19 FDNY Smokehouse In house Trip
🎪 May 20 School Carnival :All Grades
May 20th: Class 4-303 Presentation at Service in Schools Expo
May 21: Brain Power Student Leaders Trip to Camelback
🇺🇸 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 Civics For All Showcase
🏃 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 9: Grade 5 Picnic
🎶 June 10 Last Band and Chorus Performance 6:00pm
👋 June 12 Last Day of GRYC
☕ June 15 Coffee with Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
🎶 June 16th and 18th: Disney Performance Beauty and The Beast
June 18th: Kindergarten Stepping Up
🖤 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
Our Spring Fling, sponsored by our incredible PTA, was a huge success!
A special thank you to our PTA Board for all of the planning and effort that went into making this event so memorable for our community. It was a wonderful opportunity for families to come together, connect, and enjoy time with their children. With so many fun games and activities, the playground was filled with laughter and excitement all morning long. A special shoutout to the Hot Hands Jazz Band for their amazing performance, which brought such great energy to the event. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make it such a joyful celebration!
