PS 199Q Newsletter

Dear PS 199 Families,

We’ve wrapped up our first two weeks of school, and the energy in our classrooms and hallways is inspiring. Students are settling into routines, diving into new learning, and already showing us what they’re capable of this year. None of this happens without your partnership at home and the dedication of our staff, who have been working tirelessly to set the tone for a strong year ahead.

In the past two weeks, we’ve shared some exciting moments together:

Assemblymember Claire Valdez toured the school and joined us for the NYC Smile Dentist visit, highlighting the strong connections we’re building with our community.
Families came out for Meet the Teacher Night, a great chance to connect and learn about classroom plans.
Our PTA Meeting was a success, including SLT elections—thank you to everyone who participated and stepped up to serve.

Visit our website for the full calendar!

Warmly,
Mr. Daliposki

September 23rd and 24th: Rosh Hashanah - Schools Closed

September 29th: September SLT Meeting

September 30th: September Charter Champions

October 2nd: Yom Kippur - Schools Closed

October 13th: Italian Heritage Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Schools Closed

October 20th: Diwali - Schools Closed

Dear Families and Colleagues,

As both a lifelong educator and a New York City Public Schools parent, I know firsthand the importance of family empowerment. Parents and guardians must be welcomed, respected, and valued in our school communities. This is one of the three commitments I made when I first became Chancellor, along with student safety and educator support. So, as we start the year, here are a few ways we’re ensuring families are at the table:

Family Connectors: As part of our NYCPS Cares initiative, these volunteers connect parents and guardians to city services and resources. I encourage you to learn more and express your interest in becoming a Family Connector!
Language Access: This summer, we updated Chancellor’s Regulation A-663, so even more families can receive school materials in their preferred language. Visit our website to learn more about translation and interpretation services.
Parent Leadership: Families strengthen our schools by bringing their voices to our parent leadership structures. I encourage families to learn more about our Community and Citywide Education Councils and consider applying for vacant seats to help shape our school system.
Parent Coordinators: Parent Coordinators are school-based staff dedicated to ensuring families are included and involved in their school communities. Find a school’s parent coordinator using our “Find a School” tool.
Parent-Teacher Conferences: The first round of parent-teacher conferences began this week and will continue for certain grade levels on September 25. Check out these conference tips for more information.