Month: September 2018

A School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group consisting of all the constituencies that make up our school: The Principal and Assistant Principals, a Parents’ Association Co-President, a UFT (United Federation of Teachers) Chapter Leader, Parents and Staff.

SLT members develop and review the schools’ Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP), including annual goals and objectives; consult with the Principal in developing a school- based budget and staffing plan aligned with the CEP; and assist in the evaluation and assessment of the school’s educational programs and their effect on student achievement.

At this month’s General Meeting, the PA held an election to fill the positions of the outgoing parent members. We’re pleased to announce the newest members and alternate members of the SLT!

From Left: Alpana Patel, Joel Grayson, Debbie McGirt (alternate), Silva Eden (alternate), Anna Valasco

 

On Wednesday, September 26 at 6:00pm, the City will hold a public hearing at Queens Borough Hall to discuss the plan to build a new 29-story jail in Kew Gardens.

As part of the Environmental Review Process, the public will have an opportunity to learn more about the proposed project and ask questions.

Location of public hearing: 
Queens Borough Hall 120-55
Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Forest Hills article regarding the proposed jail can be found here.

The New York City Draft Scope of Work can be found here.

Occasionally, the PA will post relevant community information that we may think will interest the PS 99 community. The above post is a public service announcement. Any questions regarding the event should be directed to the event hosts.

Have an event you’d like to share with the local community? Let us know via email!

Afterschool Program Session 1 (Grades 1 – 6 only) begins today!

Session 1 runs from September 24 – December 15

 

Registration for Session 2 (for all grades K – 6) will take place in November.

Session 2 runs from December 18 – March 26

Mark your calendar!

GENERAL MEETING DATES
All General Meetings take place at the Main Building Auditorium from 6-8pm. Child care is available during the meeting. 

Thursday, October 25

• Middle School Application Q&A
• Helping Our Kids Build Habits for Academic Independence

Thursday, November 15

• I’m a Class Parent. What does this mean?
• TBD

SCHOOL EVENT DATES
Volunteers are needed for all the School Event Dates. We’re working on a volunteer shift link so you can choose your volunteering time slots. In the meantime, you can email us if you’d like to help out with one of these event dates!

Picture Day October 17

• Help corral and usher classes
• Help straighten up hair and clothing

Bake Sale & Parent Teacher Conference November 15

• Help sell baked goods and beverages
• Help collect parent emails for PA news updates

Picture Re-Take Day December 7

WinterFest December 7

• Help decorate and set up food and beverage stations
• Help serve food and beverages
• Help break down and clean up after party

 

 

Friday, September 21st is Peace Day at School. Don’t forget to wear white!

The PA seeks parent volunteers for upcoming events! We have several upcoming events that will be taking place in the next two months, and are looking for parent volunteers. Sign up here!

To learn more about the upcoming events, please join us at our first PA General Meeting on Thursday, September 17 from 6-8pm at the Main Building auditorium.

 

On Monday, September 17, the school will be hosting Meet the Teacher Conferences. This is a general information session to learn about this year’s curriculum.

There are two sessions to choose from:

Session 1 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Session 2 6:00pm – 7:00pm

At this time you will not be meeting individually with your child’s teacher. (You will have the opportunity to do that during the Parent-Teacher Conferences.)

We encourage you not to bring your children to this event. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

 

 

The Parents’ Association will be hosting its first General Meeting of the school year.

Date: Thursday, September 20th
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Main Building auditorium

We invite parents to attend to get acquainted with the PA board, as well as other fellow parents, and to learn about the events that will be taking place in the upcoming year.

The PA will also be holding an election for those who are interested in joining the School Leadership Team (SLT). Click here to find out more about SLT. 

Please make plans to attend this information filled meeting, and help us kick off another successful school year at PS 99! We look forward to your participation!

 

Hey Parents! Looking for an opportunity to make a difference at PS 99? Consider running for the School Leadership Team (SLT)! 

WHAT IS A SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM?
A School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group consisting of all the constituencies that make up our school: The Principal and Assistant Principals, a Parents’ Association Co-President, a UFT (United Federation of Teachers) Chapter Leader, Parents and Staff.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES?
As an SLT member you will:

• Develop and review the schools’ Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP), including annual goals and objectives;
• Consult with the Principal in developing a school- based budget and staffing plan aligned with the CEP; and
• Assist in the evaluation and assessment of the school’s educational programs and their effect on student achievement

TIME COMMITMENT
The SLT meets on the third Monday of every month during the school year at the Main Building from 4:30 – 6:30pm. Reimbursement for 30 hours of service on the SLT is $300. Please note that the SLT member position is a two year commitment.

The PA is looking to nominate and elect 4 regular and 2 alternative SLT member positions during the PA General Meeting on September 20th.

You will have an opportunity at the meeting to speak about why you’d like to be an SLT member.

If you are interested in running for SLT, please send your name, phone, email, child’s name and class to our email at ps99queens.pa@gmail.com (subject: SLT)

Deadline for nomination is 2:00 p.m., September 20, 2018.

The Democratic Primary is happening today, Thursday, September 13th. Don’t forget your civic duty! Polls are open until 9:00pm!