PS 199Q Newsletter

On February 8th, we celebrated World Read Aloud Day (WRD), an international advocacy day, founded by LitWorld, with a mission to underscore the importance of global literacy, promote reading aloud and the power of literacy.Throughout the day, our students participated in various activities designed to nurture a love for literature, aligning perfectly with our ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and emphasizing the value of shared reading experiences. Reading aloud serves as a tool for fostering imagination, empathy, and communication skills among our students. We express our gratitude for your unwavering support in fostering a culture of reading both within our school and at home.Let's continue to inspire a lifelong love for books in our young readers!

We're excited to share the fantastic achievements of Respect for All Week with you. Our school community united in an inspiring showcase of empathy, understanding, and inclusivity. Throughout the week, we organized a range of engaging events, including Multicultural Monday, Tie-Dye Tuesday, Warm Hearted Wednesday, Think First Thursday, and Falcon Friday. We ended the week with No Child Eats Alone Day, which is is to encourage students to overcome any and all differences which exist in society. It encourages students to sit together at the lunch table and eat together while telling jokes and doing all the kiddy stuff school students do. Moreover, both families and classes enthusiastically embraced the Charter Challenge. Congratulations to classes 3K-111, 4/5-310, 3/210, 3-209, 2-207, & 4-311 for successfully completing all 32 boxes of the Charter Challenge.

Schools will be closed from February 19-February 23, 2024. Schools will open on Monday, February 26, 2024. May this winter recess bring relaxation, joy, and precious moments with loved ones to all our wonderful families, dedicated staff, and hardworking students. Wishing you all a rejuvenating break filled with warmth and laughter.

NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAUNCHES 18TH ANNUAL SCHOOL SURVEY

The 18th annual NYC School Survey, one of the largest annual surveys conducted in the country, launched on February 12 and will run through April 5.

All parents, teachers, and students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to share feedback.

NEW YORK – Schools Chancellor David C. Banks this week launched the 18th annual NYC School Survey, a critical tool in New York City Public Schools’ work engaging members of our school communities and strengthening connections with our educators and families. The survey provides new insight into what families and students think about their school, aligned with Chancellor Banks’ focus on engaging families as true partners in their child’s education.

“Engagement with families, educators, and communities is at the core of everything we do,” said Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. “We are committed to continuing to rebuild trust with families and provide the high-quality education our students deserve. The annual NYC School Survey is a critical resource for our school leaders to learn from their students, staff, and families and to center their needs and feedback. I strongly urge everyone to complete the survey and make your voice heard.”

The feedback captured by the NYC School Survey helps school leaders understand what members of their community think about the learning environment in their school and informs improvements to schools and programs. The survey is available online in 10 languages and is open until April 5 to all families and teachers, as well as students in grades 6-12. Families will also receive a hard copy of the survey from their school.

This year’s survey includes questions that were added or edited to better understand family engagement and the student experience, in line with NYCPS priorities. In collaboration with the Research Alliance for New York City Schools, the survey is also refined annually to ensure actionable feedback about each school. Families can take the NYC School Survey by going to http://www.nycschoolsurvey.org.

• Parents/Guardians need only their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to complete the survey.
• Parents will enter a lowercase “f” and their child’s nine-digit number as the survey code (e.g., f123456789) to complete their unique survey.
• Families can find their student’s ID number on a report card, a student ID card, or in their NYCSA account.
• Families should reach out to their child’s school if they need support identifying their child’s Student Identification Number.

Families can also take the survey by logging on to their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) Portal, where they can also see their student’s grades, test scores, and more.

Results of the survey will be shared with school staff in the summer to support planning for the coming school year. Results will be released publicly later in the year.

MID-WINTER RECESS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED FEBRUARY 19th - 23rd.

February 26 & 27 - NYC Department of Health Vision Clinic for students in PreK, Kindergarten and 1st.

February 29th - Parent Workshop: Bullying Presentation by CITE at 6:30 pm on zoom

March 1, PTA Movie NIght featuring : Trolls Band Together

No NYCSA Account?

No Kids Rise, Save For College Account?

Haven’t Completed the NYC School Survey?

NEED HELP?

Make an appointment with Ms. Becco by: calling the Main office at (718 )784-3431 or call the Parent Coordinator cellphone at (929) 559-2203. You can also send an email with your child’s name and class and your name and phone number to sbecco@schools.nyc.gov . I will get back to you at my earliest convenience to make an appointment.

Ms. Becco’s Office Hours will be held on Thursday and Friday, beginning Thursday, February 1st and Friday, February 2nd and will continue every week until further notice. Time: 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.

On February 26th and 27th, the Department of Health will provide vision screening for our students in pre-k, kindergarten and first grade. If any students fail the screen, they will be seen by a doctor, prescribed corrected lenses and provided glasses, at no cost to the parents.

On March 20th and 21st, Eye on Education will provide that same service to our students in grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Parents, you will have to sign up and provide your insurance information to receive this service. You will not be required to pay anything. The opportunity to sign up will be available when we return from winter recess. Check your children's backpack for the notice.

Sunnyside Community Services @ P.S. 199Q

We will be hosting a Virtual Family Paint Night on February 29th at 6:30 pm. Families will have the opportunity to learn step-by-step how to paint a beautiful nightscape. A link to sign up will be posted next week.

Sunnyside Community Services is celebrating "Advocacy Week" the week of March 4th. We will be hosting a variety of community-driven activities such as a neighborhood clean-up during afterschool hours. More information to come.

See the newsletter and calendar below

Movie Night feature is "Trolls Band Together" on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

Spring Picture Day is on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Family Game Night is on Wednesday March 27, 2024

Reminder: P.S. 199's Night Out with the Mets is on April 16th, 2024. You can purchase tickets now until April 1st. If you'd like to join, tickets can be reserved for $15 online only at http://forms.gle/jCKKz1HgtnoXRZ8s7 no later than April 1st. Once form is filled, we will contact you directly with payment options. Any questions? Please email us at pta.199q@gmail.com or join our FaceBook group: PS199QPTA and send us a message there.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

In school year 2023-2024, every kindergarten, first grade, and second grade student enrolled in NYC public schools is eligible to participate, no matter their family income or immigration status.

The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to save for their children’s futures. It’s a scholarship and savings program designed to make college and career training more accessible and achievable for all NYC public school students, starting in kindergarten.

Good news! If your child is eligible, they will be automatically enrolled in the Save for College Program unless you choose not to participate and opt out. As long as you take NO ACTION during the Opt-out Process, your child will be automatically enrolled and receive a free NYC Scholarship Account. If you do not wish to participate, please visit the NYC Department of Education website for more instructions on how to opt out. Families have 30 days to opt out if that don't want to be included in the program and have their student's data shared with NYC Kids RISE.

For more information about the program and to complete Building Block 1, contact Ms. Becco for an appointment during her office hours.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1c7g0haY9SjT3BsjhJdmZ1kQcHJviG5Lo

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/school-year-2023-24-calendar-updated

Resetting your child’s Google Classroom Email Password.

• Go to the Department of Education website: schools.nyc.gov
• Scroll down to the Technology for Families section and click onto STUDENT tab.
• Click onto the menu option: Resetting your child’s password and then under that will be the instructions to create a pin for the account. You will need your child’s osis number and you can get that from your child’s teacher or even the main office. Ms. Becco can give it to you also, just email her at sbecco@schools.nyc.gov.
• After changing the password and creating a pin, go back to the homepage and click "teachhub" on the top right side of the toolbar. You may or may not have to sign on again.
• A remember that the username is everything before the @ symbol in the email address and the password is case sensitive.
• Once you get into the teachhub, you may not see much, and if that is the case, you should then click on the heading that includes your child’s grade, next to the Welcome.
• You will then see a host of apps that your child may need access to, for example: Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, Gmail, etc.

Restablecer la contraseña de correo electrónico de Google Classroom de su hijo.

• Vaya al sitio web del Departamento de Educación: schools.nyc.gov
• Desplácese hacia abajo hasta la sección Tecnología para familias y haga clic en la pestaña ESTUDIANTE.
• Luego hará clic en la opción del menú: Restablecer la contraseña de su hijo y luego debajo estarán las instrucciones para crear un PIN para la cuenta.
• Necesitará el número de osis de su hijo y puede obtenerlo del maestro de su hijo o incluso de la oficina principal. La Sra. Becco también puede entregárselo; envíele un correo electrónico a sbecco@schools.nyc.gov.
• Una vez que haya cambiado la contraseña y haya creado un PIN, puede volver a la página de inicio y hacer clic en Teachhub en la parte superior derecha de la barra de herramientas. Es posible que tengas que volver a iniciar sesión o no.
• Recuerde que el nombre de usuario es todo lo que está antes del símbolo @ en la dirección de correo electrónico y la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas.
• Una vez que ingrese a Teachhub, es posible que no vea mucho y, si ese es el caso, debe hacer clic en el encabezado que incluye la calificación de su hijo, junto a Bienvenida.
• Luego verá una gran cantidad de aplicaciones a las que su hijo puede necesitar acceso, por ejemplo: Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, Gmail, etc.

Website: ps199q.org
Location: 39-20 48 Avenue, Sunnyside, NY, USA
Phone: (718) 784-3431
Twitter: @PS_199Q