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Category: Notices
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:
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!
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr Seuss
Please mark your calendars as our annual Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place on May 7-9 & May 21-23! More info will be headed your way this week!
Happy World Book Day! We hope you will celebrate by reading your favorite book!
The following post is a courtesy announcement. Any questions relating to the event may be directed to the contact information listed below.
The Queens Parent Advisory Board, chaired by Borough President Melinda Katz, will convene on Wednesday, April 25 at 6pm in Queens Borough Hall for a public meeting on the rights of special needs students and the services available to them.
The meeting will help clarify the rights of students who have special needs and examine how parents can ensure that those rights are respected. It will also include a review of the programs and services available to students with special needs, as well as students with individualized education programs (IEP).
GUEST SPEAKERS:
- Ketler Louissaint – Superintendent of School District 75
Will detail the services and programs available for special needs students within New York City public schools’ District 75. - Michelle Singleton-Stone – Director of Special Education at Queens South Field Support Center
Will explain how to obtain an individualized education program (IEP) and the process that follows. - Kerry Yefet – UFT Liaison to the Office of Specialized Instruction and Student Support
Will speak on the rights of special needs children and how parents can navigate the education system to ensure that their children’s rights are not violated. - Kerbanoo D’Rozario – Regional Coordinator of Parent to Parent of New York State
Parent to Parent of New York State is a nonprofit which was established to support and connect families of individuals with special needs to services and programs, from newborns to those over the age of 21.
This event is free and open to the public. As space may be limited, participants are asked to RSVP in advance by emailing education@queensbp.org or calling 718-286-2850.
LOCATION:
Queens Borough Hall
120-55 Queens Boulevard Room 213
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
PS99Q Parents' Association 