PS 199Q Newsletter
January 5, 2026
A Message from Principal Daliposki
Dear PS 199 Families,
Welcome back, and Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed a restful and joyful December Recess. As we begin January 2026, I’m excited to reconnect and continue the important learning we started earlier this school year.
As we begin the new year, we will focus on building strong routines and setting goals that support continued growth. This time allows students to reflect, refocus, and move forward with purpose and confidence.
We are also excited to share that before and after-school clubs will begin on January 20th. Permission slips will be sent home this week with additional details for families.
During January, students will also be taking the Universal Screeners, which are mandated by NYC Public Schools. These assessments help provide information about students’ academic skills and support teachers in planning instruction that meets students’ needs. The screeners are just one of many tools we use to better understand how to support student learning and growth. Results will be used to guide instruction and, when appropriate, provide additional supports.
We’re pleased to share that Kamar Samuels has been appointed as the new Chancellor of New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). We look forward to his leadership and continued focus on supporting students, families, and our school community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. I’m looking forward to a positive and productive start to 2026.
Warm regards,
Mr. Daliposki
Important Dates
January 5th: Schools reopen
January 7th: ELMCOR SAFE Parent
January 9th: College Awareness Day
January 12th: SLT Meeting 4:30 PM
January 13th: Kindergarten Open House (In-person 8:45am & 1:00pm)
January 14th: ELMCOR SAFE Parent; Title I ELA/Math Workshop @ 5:30
January 15th: FDNY Fire Safety Parent Workshop 8:30 - 9:30; NYPD Anti-Bullying Lessons- Kindergarten
January 16th: Graduation Picture Day/Fall Make up
January 19th: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed
January 20th: First Day of Clubs
An Important Message from Ms. Becco
Dear PS 199 Parents
We have a few important dates coming up.
- The Kindergarten Application opened on December 9th. If you have a child ready for kindergarten, don't procrastinate and miss this opportunity to obtain a seat for your child in a close by neighborhood school. You have until the application closes on January 23, 2026 to complete the application.
- Open house or Tour: Schools can use this time to inform families about any upcoming open house or school tours. You can also use the MySchools calendar feature to find events.
- Learn about the process: Families can visit our Kindergarten webpage: School.nyc.gov/kindergarten to find out more about kindergarten admissions. Be sure to encourage them to sign up for updates about the process here: Schools.nyc.gov/Signup.
- Here is our Kindergarten “one-pager” for pre-k families. You will find here under Kindergarten Resources. CLICK HERE
Please see the DOE"s website for more information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/kindergarten
- The NYC Reads Ambassador Program is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about the Science of Reading—the research-based approach that explains how students develop strong reading skills. Ambassadors receive tools, resources, and ongoing support to help strengthen literacy at home and across our school community.
By joining, families will:
- Learn the Science of Reading
- Support your students and our community with literacy
- Connect with Ambassadors across NYC
Our kickoff session took place on December 16 at 6:00 PM. We encourage all interested families to join us and be part of this growing citywide community. Families can SIGN UP HERE!
Session Calendar:
- Tuesday, January 6
- Tuesday, January 13
- Tuesday, January 20
- Tuesday, January 27
- Tuesday, February 3
- Tuesday, February 10
- Tuesday, February 24
Families can SIGN UP HERE!
NYC Reads Ambassador Sign Up Fall 2025
INCLUDE NYC FAIR
Summer Fun and Year-Round Activities for Young People with Dishabilles.
Saturday , January 24, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
at The Tisch Skylights at The Shed
11 Hudson Yards, New York 10001
(North entrance, near the intersection of 30th street and 11th Avenue)
Registration required : http://bit.ly/4pFgZIO THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR FAMILIES
FOR GENERAL QUESTION AND ACCOMODATION REQUESTS,
please contact Kylie at (212) 677-4650
Happy New Year! .
Ms. Becco
