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Sneak peek at our new school t-shirt! The PA will be selling this nifty new tee during the Parent Teacher Conferences next Thursday at the bake sale in both the Main Building and Annex. The t-shirt features our school mascot, the stingray, and is perfect for upcoming Spirit Day!

And as always, the proceeds from the sale of the t-shirts will be used to fund events, activities, learning programs, and educational services for our school. The shirts are $20 each. Available in both youth and adult sizes. We have a limited number on hand next week, so get one while they last!

Plaza College’s dental clinic is offering free dental exams and teeth cleanings to kids through the month of March.

Link to more info here:
https://patch.com/new-york/foresthills/forest-hills-clinic-giving-kids-free-dental-care-march

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!

The PA will host a bake sale during Parent-Teacher Conferences and we need your help! 

SEEKING DONATIONS & VOLUNTEERS!

We are seeking donations of nut-free baked goods, individually wrapped snacks, juice boxes, and bottled water.

Store bought pre-packaged donations can be delivered to either building from now until March 14th at drop-off/dismissal. Fresh baked homemade items can be delivered to either building on March 14th. Due to allergy concerns, if you donate homemade baked goods, please provide a list of ingredients. Please label “PA Bake Sale,” and leave with security.

We also need volunteers for the Bake Sale!

You’ll be receiving a take home flier for the bake sale. Please fill out and return by March 12th.

Alternately, you can email us at ps99queens.pa@gmail.com if you’d like to either donate or volunteer your time!  Just send us a note with the following:

I will donate ____

I will volunteer (times available):
1-3pm 5-6pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm or all evening

I prefer to volunteer at (location):
Main Building, Annex, or no preference

See you next Thursday!

Have you seen the new dance room at the main building? It’s been a long time coming! Principal Foglio worked tirelessly to get this dance room set up for the students!

Earlier in the month, National Association of Elementary School Principals President, Eric Cardwell visited with Principal Foglio as part of his #PrincipalRoadTrip to learn how more access to the arts offers measurable benefits for our students. We’re so proud to have such a strong tradition of arts programs here!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW DETAILS OF YOUR CHILD’S CLASS CURRICULUM?

PS 99 teachers will host an educational workshop for parents. The workshop will provide an in-depth overview of your child’s class curriculum, and give parents the opportunity to understand it before their upcoming parent teacher conferences.

Please join us so that you can have a better understanding of your child’s school day. To RSVP, just fill out and return the slip that was sent home to your child this week. Hope to see you there!

Teachers’ Workshop for Parents
March 7, 2019
4:00 – 5:00pm • Main Building

*This workshop is provided through Title 1 funds.
Supervision for school aged children will be provided. 

THIS MONTH:

• District 28 Family Leadership Coordinator Visit
• Community News
• WorldFest in February

Do you have questions about what the PA could do better? 

Special guest Sonia Rueda, District 28 Family Leadership Coordinator will be on hand to give us guidance on how we can better support and enrich our children’s education through the Parents’ Association.

Community News: 

With your vote, members of the community preservation coalition of Kew Gardens can update us on the city’s big plan to build a jail down the block, and what our neighbors are doing to protect the community.

Save the Date: Friday, February 8 – Parents’ Association WorldFest

The school will be hosting its annual College & Career Day on Wednesday, January 23rd. Parents and guardians are invited to visit with their child’s class to discuss their jobs. (You should have received a sheet to fill out if you are interested. If not, contact your child’s teacher.) We look forward to your participation in expanding the children’s knowledge of career possibilities!

WinterFest 2018 came and went, and the party was enjoyed by all! We’ve posted some photos from the evening on our Facebook page.

A very big thank you to all the parent volunteers, local business donors, and school admin that made the evening such a fun event! All that hard work preparing for the party was rewarded with the smiles on the children’s faces!

FRIDAY, December 7th at 8:30am • Main Building Library

Grade 2 parents will have an opportunity to meet with Principal Foglio and the head teacher to learn more about the itinerary and happenings for second grade.