PS 199Q Newsletter

Dear Families,

As November draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the season of gratitude and keep you informed about important updates and events in our school community.

First, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your ongoing support and partnership. Together, we continue to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for our students to learn and grow.

Thanksgiving Recess: A reminder that our Thanksgiving Recess will be observed from Thursday, November 28 through Friday, November 29. School will resume on Monday, December 2. We wish you a warm and joyous holiday filled with love and gratitude!

Colder Weather: As the temperatures begin to drop, we encourage all families to ensure their children are dressed appropriately for the weather. Warm jackets, hats, and gloves are essential for outdoor activities and recess. Please label all items with your child’s name to avoid them getting misplaced. If your child has misplaced their jacket, please visit our lost and found, which is located in the auditorium.

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Our Parent-Teacher Conference is scheduled for Thursday, December 5. Students will be dismissed early at 11:30 a.m. to accommodate the conferences. This is a wonderful opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and collaborate on their continued success. If you haven’t scheduled a conference yet, please reach out to your child’s teacher at your earliest convenience.

As we transition into the final month of the year, let’s continue working together to make every day a meaningful and enriching experience for our students. Thank you for all you do to support our school community.

Communication:

For all up-to-date information, please visit our website (www.ps199q.org). To receive important mobile alerts, download the eChalk Notify App. This will ensure that up-to-date information is shared with all families.

• Download the eChalk Notify App for free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

• Log in with your school's eChalk Notify Alert Code (A62884). Click on “Proceed without logging in” > Settings icon > + > enter your school’s alert code > Connect to receive emergency alert notifications only.

If you have any questions at all, please reach out to our parent coordinator, Ms. Becco, at SBecco@schools.nyc.gov.

Warm regards,

Mr. Daliposki

Ms. Gabriel and Ms. Montalbano present the 2024 Winter Arts Show.

• Monday, December 16: Grades K-2 - class information will be sent shortly
• Show # 1: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
• Show # 2: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

• Tuesday, December 17: Grades 3-5
• Show # 1: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: classes 2/3-314B, 3-209, 4-307, & 5-311

• Wednesday, December 18: Grades 3-5
• Show # 2: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: classes 3-212, 4-308. 4/5-316B, & 5-306
• Show # 3: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.: classes 3-210, 4-310, 5-309, & 5-312

• Thursday, December 19: Grades K-2 - class information will be sent shortly
• Show # 3: 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.
• Show # 4: 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Schools closed on Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Recess.

December 4, 2024: Western Queens Triple Parenting Workshop. (en espanol)@ 8:30 a.m.

December 4: Report Cards will be sent home.

Thursday, December 5, 2024: Parent-Teacher Conferences. School will end at 11:30 a.m.

• Afternoon conferences: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
• Evening conferences: 4:30 - 7:30 pm

Friday, December 10, 2024: NYPD Band Performance for students

Tuesday, December 10, 2024: Parent Workshop on Preparing for the NYS ELA and Math Test @ 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. (In-Person)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Western Queens Triple Parenting Workshop (en espanol) @

8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Virtual PTA Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

Monday, December 16, 2024: SLT Meeting @ 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 19, 2024: NYC Reads Potluck @ 5:30 p.m.

Friday, December 20, 2024: November Charter Champion @ 8:30 a.m. in the auditorium.

Schools closed from Monday, December 23, 2024 to Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

December 30 & 31, 2024 Sunnyside Afterschool : Holiday Camp

January 2, 2025: Welcome back to school families.

Dear Parents,

I have been sharing information about the Kids Rise, Save for College Scholarship program. Students become entitled to this scholarship just for entering a New York City Public school in any of the entitled grades. That would be grades kindergarten through third. Many of you have not opened your account and your children's scholarships are waiting to be claimed. If you are not interested, please sign in to your NYCSA and cancel your child's participation in the program. If your child is a newly enrolled kindergarten student , you will be able to sign in and view your child's account in January. If you are not interested in participating in Kids Rise, please complete and return the opt - out letter that was backpacked home last week. If you have any questions regarding your participation, please contact me at sbecco@schools.nyc.gov. You can also call Kids Rise directly at 833 543-7473.

Happy N, Falcon Family!

Please join us for our first virtual evening meeting on December 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

We will be sharing information about our upcoming events and recruiting volunteers to participate.

If you haven't already join our WhatsApp Group, please scan our barcode on the flyer in the display case in the front of the school. We look forward to working with you. For our next event, we will collaborate with the school to present a wonderful evening of sharing at the NYC Reads Potluck on December 19th at 5:30 pm.

We'd like to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

It’s Time to Conserve Water

Dear Families and Colleagues,

This autumn, amid record-low amounts of rainfall, we are feeling the effects of climate change right here in New York City. Earlier this month, a fire broke out in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, fueled by the dry conditions. And with our upstate reservoirs and other water sources far below where they should be at this time of year, we are officially under a drought warning. As a city, it’s time to take steps to conserve water.

Every single one of us—from students to staff to families—can play a role in protecting our water supply. Here are a few tips and tricks from the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for conserving water in our schools and communities:

• Shorten your shower! Taking five minutes off your shower saves 25-35 gallons.
• Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth and washing dishes.
• Only run a washing machine or dishwasher when full.
• Tell a teacher or family member if you see a water leak.
• Call 311 to report an open or leaking hydrant.

For additional water-saving tips, I encourage you to visit the Department of Environmental Protection’s website. You can also learn more about NYCPS’ sustainability efforts here. To our educators: check out the Sustainability Hub for climate education resources and classroom activities.

I’m proud that our schools are already taking action to support the environment and mitigate the effects of climate change, from citywide composting to our Climate Action Days. But there is always more we can do. With 1,600 schools and over one million students and staff, our NYCPS community has the opportunity—and, I’d argue, the obligation—to make a real difference as we tackle this challenge across our city. I encourage each of us to do our part to conserve water.

In partnership,

Melissa Aviles-Ramos

Chancellor

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