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Category: Notices
School Trips
Embed from Getty ImagesMs. Folgio sent home the December newsletter in which she reminded parents of the new NYC Office of School Health’s policy regarding school trips. The Office of School Health is a joint program of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the Department of Education (DOE).
When a student who requires medication attends a trip, a school trip nurse or a parent/guardian must attend to the assist the student, otherwise the trip must be cancelled. School trip nurses are requested but are not guaranteed. Classroom teachers will reach out to the parents of students who need to be accompanied prior to making payment for the trip.
Events
There are several upcoming events to recognize student achievement and to celebrate the holidays. Check out our calendar for details!
What kind of speakers or events would you like in 2017?
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If you would like to order your child’s school pictures, order forms were due on October 14th. Please do not send in envelopes at this time. Instead, please order photos online from Irvin Simon. Thank you for your cooperation!
If you are not satisfied with your child’s pictures or if your child was absent on October 19th, there will be a Retake Day on Friday, December 2nd.
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Would you like to be a class parent for your child’s class this year? As a class parent you can support your class in many ways. Fill out the form here if you didn’t hand in a paper one. Teachers, students, and other parents count on your help with tasks such as:
- Maintaining the class list and reminding other parents about special classroom events and special days at school, so that your class can make the most of them.
- Polling parents in your class to see what special talents and resources they can bring in to enhance the children’s learning.
- Reaching out to parents who speak languages other than English.
Most importantly, please talk to your child’s teacher to learn how you can help.
Please note: if you sign up to be a class parent, your contact info will be shared with the teachers and other class parents from your child’s grade so that you can connect with each other.
Thank you for your participation and support!
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Are you interested in working on PS 99’s policies? Please nominate yourself for the PS 99 SLT by Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Voting will take place at the PA’s General Meeting on Thursday, September 22, 2016
[Update 9/30/2016: nominations are closed and the members have been elected.]
Here is a quick summary below, but to find out more about what SLTs do, please check out the NYC Dept. of Education Website:
The School Leadership Team (SLT) provides a structure for school-based decision making and the development of a collaborative school culture. The SLT members develop educational policies for their school and align resources to those policies. SLTs provide ongoing evaluations and assessments of a school’s educational programs and their affect on student achievement. The SLT in each school is composed of an equal number of parents and staff and must meet at least once a month.
The SLT Resources Page has links to:
- the new SLT Toolkit (in pdf form for download),
- webinars,
- the SLT brochure, and
- a SLT Roles and Responsibilities Powerpoint
These resources are designed for all SLT members and can be used as a group or by individual members.
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Welcome back to PS 99 everyone! We hope all the children had a great first day. Please remember to fill out the class list form or class parent form if you would like to be a class parent.
Some dates to remember:
(You can also check out our PA Google calendar.)
- Family Night on September 22nd 4:30-7:30pm
- Parents’ Association General Meeting, also on September 22nd, from 6:30-8:00pm
- You can also make appointments to speak with your child’s teacher on Tuesdays from 2:40-3:20pm.
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New York City beaches opened on Saturday, May 28, 2016 for the summer season, and city pools will open on June 29th.
Here are some tips for staying safe near the water:
- Swim only where lifeguards are present
- Learn to swim. There are free and low-cost classes through the NYC PArks Department: NYC Learn to Swim program
- Never leave children unattended
- Obey all posted signs and flags
- Watch for dangerous waves and rip currents. For more information and safety tips check out the National Weather Service’s Rip Currents page.
- Stay alert and aware of your surroundings
- Wear a life jacket when boating
- Don’t take unnecessary risks
- Be safe in the sun
- Know before you go: check weather conditions and get real-time beach opening and water quality information by visiting the Health Department’s Beaches page.
On July 1, 2016 you can register for free or reduced-price lunches for the 2016-2017 school year. Use the student ID code you received in your child’s folder and go to nyc.applyforlunch.com to apply.
The number of students that qualify for free or reduced-price lunches also determines how much additional federal funding our school can get. So please spread the word! If you have any questions please contact SchoolFood at their toll free number:
SchoolFood Help Desk
New York City Schools
(877)-363-6325
(718)-707-4400
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A notice went out from Ms. Folgio that all students will be required to complete a reading and math assignment over the summer vacation. The assignments must be handed in on the first day of school, September 8, 2016.
Also, the school will be holding its annual Book Swap on June 23rd for grades K-2 in the Annex and grades 3-6 in the Main Building. Students are also encouraged to visit their local library.
Click here to locate your closest Queens library.
In mathematics, please check out the following websites:
PS99Q Parents' Association 