A Message From Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
This week as I walked the empty building, I thought about what it will look in just a few weeks time. This made me smile. When people find out that principals work 12 months, they ask me "What do you do all summer?" Some of these people are my children! 😂😂. I read an interesting quote, "Champions are made in the off season." This pertains to winning sports teams, and winning schools.
Summer provides our staff a time to recharge, reconnect and plan. Time is indeed the greatest resource. As for me, I do that as well, but while working. If you happened to see me this summer at PS 88Q, I was dressed for physical labor! We are growing, expanding, evolving and updating. I did visit Summer Rising @ PS 91, attended many central and district meetings, joined the hiring committee for the interviewing and hiring of 10 new staff members, and planned for the 2023-2024 School Year! There was indeed a summer crew at PS 88Q that I spent my days with. The building had so many contractors working around the clock. Summer is a vital time for our custodial crew as well, as they have the time to work on all of the behind the scenes work. They worked so hard to have us ready too!
When our staff and students enter the building in September, they will notice some of our upgrades. For example,
- new flooring in some of our rooms, as well as beautifully sanded and restored wood flooring in others
- our auditorium received and update, with all of the wood being restored. Our stage backdrop is being replaced as well.
- new lighting in the main office as well as the first floor
- bathroom renovations
- new furniture for our entire kindergarten
- installation of new doors in selected classrooms
New Projects Beginning this year:
- complete wifi upgrade
- complete camera system install
- updated door buzzer system
- playground construction. This will alter our arrival and dismissal protocol. All new procedures will be shared with our families.
This week is the last week of summer vacation for our assistant principals. They return on August 28th. All other staff return on September 5th (teachers, paraprofessionals, secretaries, guidance counselors, etc)
What to expect the next two weeks:
- You will receive an email regarding your child's class for September. Emails will be sent to your child's email, as well as your personal email (if you have provided one).
- If you have not accessed your child's New York City Schools Account, please do so, as I will begin messaging through that system on August 28th. You will also have access to ALL OF YOUR CHILD'S INFORMATION (SEE VIDEO BELOW)
- Update your existing Operoo for any additional information (emergency contact info, updated address, phone number etc)
- I am hosting a Meet and Greet August 31st from 10am-11:00am in our small school yard.
For any families who completed the interest in registering, you will be contacted regarding onboarding.
Enjoy this beautiful weekend and reach out anytime!
