Month: May 2018

IT’S BACK! The LIC YMCA will hosting its 14^thannual LIC YMCA Free Youth Soccer League!

WHAT IS IT

• A free summer youth soccer league, co-ed divisions, all made possible by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer
• 5 game minimum regular season, everyone makes the playoffs
• Everyone makes the teams but league will be capped at 120 players! First come first serve basis of registration
• Free for ages 7-17, different age divisions
• Operating from end of June-August
• All games are held at Queensbridge Park
  map link https://tinyurl.com/y8l6lk2l
• There are no practices only games!

HOW TO JOIN

• Attend one of the two skill assessments, assessments are used to help us make all of the teams competitively balanced, skill assessments are 15-25 minutes max

  SKILLS ASSESSMENT DATES (YOU MUST ATTEND ONE):
  Friday 6.15.18 from 5pm-8pm
  Saturday 6.16.18 from 9am–12pm

• All skill assessments are held at Queensbridge Park
  map link https://tinyurl.com/y8l6lk2l
  

WHAT WE NEED

• VOLUNTEER COACHES, REFEREES, & THERAPISTS
• FEMALE PLAYERS
  many of our free leagues have a majority of boys involved.
  Let’s make sure some girls and young women are also involved this summer!

PLEASE CONTACT STANLEY SIMON DIRECTLY FOR MORE INFORMATION: ssimon@ymcanyc.org 212-912-2573

(Occasionally, the PA will post relevant community information that we may think will interest the PS 99 community. The above program is a public service announcement. Any questions regarding the soccer league should be directed to the contact person above.)

“All gave some, some gave all.”

The Scholastic Book Fair starts Monday at the Main Building, and runs through Wednesday (5/21-5/23)! You can still sign up for eWallet for your Grade 3-6 child if you haven’t already done so! Easier than giving them cash! Sign up here.

REMINDER: The PA General Meeting will take place tomorrow at the Main Building Auditorium from 6:00-8:00pm. The Board will be having an information session and hold an election for new executive members for the 2018/2019 school year. We encourage all parents to attend and vote! Light refreshments will be served. Baby sitting is available for school aged children.

ABOUT THE PA: 
The PS 99 Parents’ Association is a volunteer-run organization whose aim is to facilitate parental participation, and provide support to teachers and staff with tools to help enrich our children’s education. We serve to act as a voice for families, and build a sense of community among parents and educators. The PA Executive Board is made up of, (and is elected by) parents of children currently enrolled at 99.

Click here to learn more about the 2018/2019 Executive Board nominees.

ALSO: We’re pleased to have author and educator Courtney Hillesheim with us to speak about the value of homework and routines.

We hope to see you there!

The school will host a parent workshop on Wednesday, May 23rd on tips and strategies to stay engaged during the summer. The presentation will take place in the Main Building Library beginning at 8:45am. Light refreshments will be served.

The Scholastic Book Fair starts today at the Annex, and runs through Wednesday! You can still sign up for eWallet for your K-2 child if you haven’t already done so! Easier than giving them cash! Sign up here.

Teachers provide so much to our students, and often go above and beyond in making PS 99 a positive place. From May 7-11, join us as we show our thanks and gratitude for their hard work!

Attention all 4th grade parents and guardians. The school will host a parent workshop on Tuesday, May 8th on preparing your child for the Grade 4 New York State Science Exam. The workshop will take place in the Main Building Library beginning at 8:45am. Light refreshments will be served.

Happy #ChildrensBookWeek! This weeklong celebration is almost 100 years old, and it’s no mystery why: Who doesn’t love the magic of literature?! Stories play a vital role in the development of children, and can boost confidence. Empower your child by giving them a book to read!

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be held on May 7-9 (Annex) and May 21-23 (Main Building), offering a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every reading level. And all purchases benefit our school!

The book fair is mainly for the children. Parents visiting during Parent Teacher Conference on May 23rd may also participate. (or parents: cash or credit card is accepted.) Students visiting the book fair can pay cash.

New this year, parents can set up an eWallet account for their children. For more information about eWallets, click here.  

Can’t make it? You can also shop online here:

May 2-15 Annex

May 16-29 Main Building 

P.S. WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Help students discover the power of reading and volunteer for the book fair! We need a couple of helping hands for the book fair dates. If you can spare a few hours on any of the book fair dates, please contact us!

We need people for 8:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-1:00pm for all dates, and 4:00pm-7:00pm for Parent Teacher Conference on May 23. Just email us and let us know your time/date preference!