Dear PS 199Q Families,

We hope this message finds you well-rested and filled with holiday cheer! As we bid farewell to the winter recess, we extend a warm welcome back to all our fantastic students and their families. We trust that your time away from school was filled with joy, laughter, and special moments shared with loved ones.

We have an exciting lineup of educational activities, engaging lessons, and fun projects planned for the upcoming weeks. The winter season brings its own magic, and we can't wait to explore it together in our classrooms.

As always, we encourage open communication and collaboration between home and school. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want to share something exciting, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our students.

This week, students in kindergarten through fifth grade performed their creation of the Fairy Tale Land with an overwhelming success. The energy, enthusiasm, and support from our wonderful school community truly made this event an unforgettable experience.

First and foremost, a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated and talented teacher, Ms. Baboomian. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing the artistic spirit of our students is truly commendable.

To our remarkable students, bravo! Your performance were nothing short of spectacular. Each one of our students brought a unique and special element to the stage, showcasing their creativity, dedication, and sheer talent. I'm so proud of each and every one of them.

How to find out if we have a weather-related closing and Important Updates:

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3. Check our website

Dear Falcon Families.

January 15th - Rev. DR. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. SCHOOLS CLOSED

January 17th - NYCSA Parent Information & Sign - up Session: 9:00 a.m.

January 18th - KIDS RISE Save for College -Parent Workshop :9:00 a.m.

January 19th - 2024-25 Kindergarten Application Closes

January 22nd - SLT Meeting ( in-person) at 5:00 p.m. All parents are welcomed.

January 24th- PTA General Membership Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom and in-person in the auditorium.

Zoom ID: 912 7840 5380, Passcode: 437093

Your NYC Schools Account is your gateway to family-facing technology to support and track your children's progress through public school education at the NYC Department of Education. Open an account today to apply to schools, track your children's progress from Pre-K through high school graduation, and get access to other digital content for New York City families exclusively available to NYC Schools Account holders!

On Tuesday, your child should come home with your unique creation code on gold paper. You can set up the account yourself or join us at 9:00 a.m. on January 18th. to get assistance with setting up your account or opting out of the program Remember to bring your photo identification for verification.

Great news! Sunnyside Afterschool just earned an "Above Standard" ranking from the Department of Youth and Community Development. Our team is super stoked to provide top-notch programs that go beyond the norm for all our kiddos and their families!

We are also excited to kick off our new unit theme, "Multiculturalism", starting this January. We're all about mixing up fun and learning by exploring different cultures and celebrating diversity.

Our Caregiver Workshop, facilitated by Common Threads, has a new date! Mark your calendars for January 26th at 4:00 pm and join us for an engaging session on the "4 Ps of Nutrition." Discover how to infuse healthier eating habits into your family's meals through "Painting your Plate with Color, Portion Size, Preparation Style, and Participation" in the Kitchen! Trust us; it's going to be a blast!

And that's not all! Sunnyside Afterschool is hosting a Virtual Family Paint Night on January 25th at 6:30 pm! We'll hook you up with all the paints and brushes you need to unleash your inner Van Gogh! It's a unique way to bond, cut down on screen time, and create masterpieces that will last a lifetime! All skill levels are welcome, so don't miss out!

Best wishes,

Barbara Murphy she/her/hers

Program Director

Sunnyside Afterschool Program @ P.S. 199Q

39-20 48th Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104

Cell Phone: 917-843-7953

Sunnyside Community Services, Inc.

43-31 39th Street, Sunnyside NY 11104

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A group of local volunteers are organizing an event to help raise more funds for the local residents displaced by the fire on December 20. Restaurants and bars are donating food and drinks. Local musicians are lending their time and talents so that all money raised will go directly to the Sunnyside Fire Relief Fund. To date, we have raised more than $120,000. If you would like to support, please consider purchasing a ticket for an evening of great food and entertainment. Please also help spread the word!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunnyside-strong-fire-relief-fundraiser-tickets-789484688957?aff=oddtdtcreator

As in prior years, the DOE recognizes and celebrates teacher excellence through the Big Apple Awards (BAA). The BAA nomination process for the upcoming cohort of fellows for the 2024–25 school year is now open through January 19. All members of the school community (including families, students, and community-based organizations) are invited to nominate a teacher for the Big Apple Award by completing this nomination form by January 19.

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, join us at the workshop below.

Kids Rise, Save For College Program

Thursday, January 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium.

Please remember to bring photo identification.

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

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rfBrHUgN3PiQByO1ijT8xHRFbSJUNDfnSmb6OKyi5e4/edit#slide=id.p

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