This Week @ PS 88Q: Summer Edition
August 6, 2026
A Message From Mrs. O'Shaughnessy
I hope you are all enjoying this summer break! Soon enough we will be back at PS 88Q!
In the next few weeks, there will be alot of information forthcoming, such as:
NYS Test Scores (in your NYCSA) for Grades 3, 4, 5
Supply Lists for Classes
Class Placements
First Day Protocols
But there is a lot of summer left! Take time to enjoy your family.
If you have any questions, always reach out to me (loshaughnessy@schools.nyc.gov).
Afterschool Options for PS 88Q
GRYC
GRYC will continue to provide free afterschool for our families in Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5. The application has not opened as of yet, but will shortly. As soon as it opens, I will share the information.
The program runs five days a week (Monday-Friday) from 2:15pm-5:15pm. Seats are offered according to capacity. It is free of charge. To learn more about GRYC, and the DYCD application process, you can click below.
https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
https://www.greaterridgewoodyouthcouncil.org/pop-up-k-5-our-programs
YMCA Afterschool
Ridgewood YMCA After-school
Program Hours/ Days: The program operates Monday through Friday from 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM during the school year from September-June.
Grades: Open to K-5th grade only.
School Pick-Up Info: Pickup is available from P.S. 88. If your child attends another school, please contact us for more information.
Program Fees: 5 days per week: $499/month. (Financial assistance available)
To register: Enrollment opens in August. Registration must be done in-person at the Ridgewood YMCA.
Contact: For more information and questions, please contact Cris Reyes, Program Director at creyes@ymcanyc.org or or 212-912-2197.
Location: Ridgewood YMCA, 69-02 64th Street, Ridgewood, NY 11385. 212-912-2180.
Supermoon Afterschool @ PS 88Q (3K and Pre-K Families)
Dear PS 88 3K and PreK families,
We are happy to announce that Supermoon Art Space will be offering an after school program this year for 3-5 year olds enrolled in our school.
This fee-based program will run Monday-Friday from 2:15-5:30pm in our PreK wing at PS 88. The cost of the program is $600/mo, with a handful of spaces available for sliding scale tuition and ACS vouchers. Part time enrollment is also available for $35/day. The program will start on Monday, September 14th.
Families that are interested in enrolling can fill out the form linked below (there is space there for any questions or special requests), and someone from Supermoon will reach out with next steps.
See you all soon!
-Team Supermoon and your PS 88 Administration
Creative Nature Afterschool
Creative Nature NYC After School: Evergreen Art Explorers
Creative Nature NYC will offer afterschool this fall with pick-up from PS 88Q. The program runs Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2:20 PM–5:20 PM, September through December 2026, for children ages 3–9. Children will spend time outdoors at Evergreen Park exploring, playing, and connecting with nature before transitioning to our indoor creative space at Stone Circle Theatre for art, ecology, and imaginative projects.Early bird discount available through 08/26. Families can find more information and register here: https://www.creativenaturenyc.org/after-school-fall
Please see flyer below .
