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Through our sponsorship of additional events, activities, learning programs and classroom items, the PS99 Parents’ Association aims to encourage our children’s love of learning and foster a sense of community among our families. We hope that you’ll join us!
YOUR HELP MAKES IT HAPPEN. Become a contributing member of the PS99 Parents’ Association. While there is no cost to join, your voluntary financial contribution to the Parents’ Association School Fund makes our sponsorship of these activities possible.
The suggested donation is $30.00 per family, and if you’re able, we hope you will donate more – but every donation makes a difference regardless of the dollar amount!
YOUR DOLLARS AT WORK. All donations support goods and services for our children. Here are just a few of the items your support has funded:
- Dyslexia Awareness Training
- Literacy Benchmarking Tool Kits
- Hydroponic Gardening Kits for our Second Graders
- Our Phone Messaging System
- A New Digital Clock for the Annex Gym
- Play Puppet Theatre for our Kindergartners
- Athletic Jerseys for the Basketball Team
- Events including the Holiday Party, World Fest and the Teacher Appreciation Brunch
- And much more…
We thank you for your support. Please complete this form and submit it along with your donation before November 16. You may also bring your donation to next week’s Parent Teacher conferences.
Want to donate your time? Sign up to volunteer at one of our events: https://ps99parents.org/volunteer/
Our fundraiser with Fun Pasta Fundraising continues through November 15! Help the Parents’ Association raise money for events and programs that we sponsor for our students by selling to your family and friends.
Remember, our goal is for each participant is to sell at least 10 bags and the class with the highest sales will be rewarded with a pizza party! The pasta selection is affordable and selling is fun and simple. And best of all, our school can earn up to 50% profit!
What is Fun Pasta?
Fun Pasta is pasta shaped like holiday items, sports equipment, collegiate team logos, and more. The colorful brochure features a wide variety of shapes that will appeal to everyone!
How can you help?
SHARE our Fun Pasta Brochure with neighbors, friends, and co-workers!
Every sale helps support our school and gets us closer to our goal. The products are healthy, fun, and affordable – and they make great gifts, too!
SHARE our Webpage Link on Facebook, Twitter, and Email!
Share our link, www.funpastafundraising.com/shop/ps-99-Parent-association, with your out-of-town relatives and friends. When they order directly from the company, WE GET THE CREDIT! 40% of these sales go directly to us! (excludes shipping cost). There is a flat rate shipping charge of $6.95, but they ship within a couple of days, and our relatives can easily support our group!
Anything else you need to know?
Have Fun, Eat Pasta, Raise Money! And remember: Order and Money Collection Envelope are DUE: November 15, 2017
Please make checks/money orders out to P.S.99 Parents’ Association.
MANY THANKS FOR HELPING US REACH OUR GOAL! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Michele: ps99queens.pa@gmail.com
Principal Fog
lio invites Kindergarten parents to join her for tea this Friday, at 8:30 am, in the Library (Main Building).
Learn more about the school, your child’s curriculum and day, and share your questions and suggestions with Ms. Foglio, the assistant principals, and the lead teacher for your child’s grade.
Kindergarten Tea with the Principal
When: Friday, October 13 at 8:30am
Where: Library, Main Building
Middle School applications are due December 1, 2017! 5th and 6th Grade Parents, now is the time to explore your child’s options. The District 28 2018 Middle School Directory, which includes detailed information on each school and the application process, is now available here online.
Below is a schedule of upcoming open houses. Note that this list is a collaborative effort being compiled by parents and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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PICTURE DAY for our school will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. An overview of the packages and pricing was sent home in your children’s folders on Monday. Take a look and make your selection!
Please return your order envelope to your child’s teacher by this Friday, September 29. You can pay by check, money order, or cash (exact amount, no change will be given), OR online, with a credit card (make sure to write confirmation code on package selection slip). Please make your checks/money order payable to IRVIN SIMON PHOTOGRAPHERS.
If you are not satisfied with your child’s pictures or if your child is absent from school on that day, there will be a Retake Day on Monday, December 4.
6th Grade Parents: Note that all 6th Grade Students will have their picture taken for use for the yearbook, even if you don’t purchase a picture package
Calling All Volunteers
Help us make our children’s Picture Day a success! Volunteer on October 3. Sign up to help out from 8:30-10:30am, 10:30am-1:00pm, or for both shifts at https://ps99parents.org/volunteer/.
Remember that our first PA Meeting is this Monday at 6:30pm. Interested in being part of the School Leadership Team? Click here to learn more or access the nomination form.
Meet your child’s teacher and learn more about this year’s curriculum by attending one of the class information sessions Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 13!
Session 1: 4:30-5:30 pm
OR
Session 2: 6:00-7:00 pm
Note that this is a general information session and teachers will not have the opportunity to meet with you individually about your child during this time. As always, you may send a note to your child’s teacher at any time if you wish to connect on a specific issue.
Little ones may get antsy during the presentation, so we encourage you to leave young children at home to get the most out of this event.
As the 2017-2018 school year truly kicks off, we hope your children are getting off to a great start!
A few important things to make sure you’ve checked off your list:
- School Lunch is now free for everyone! However, to help keep this and other programs funded, our children still need you to complete and return the lunch application form (or fill it in online at nyc.applyforlunch.com).
- If you haven’t already, please fill out and return your child(ren)’s Blue Cards as soon as possible. It’s critical that the school has the most up to date information on file.
- Make sure you’ve reviewed and returned the tear-off portions of all applicable permission forms sent home on the first day of school (neighborhood walks, physical education, field trip policy, dismissal policy, religious instruction, etc.)
- Please complete and return your contact information for inclusion in your child’s class list as soon as possible. This list will help you if you need to contact other students and their families regarding homework or other questions, and provides your Class Parents with a means of reaching you regarding class news, events, or funds collections. The list will ONLY be shared with families in your child’s class and the teacher.
Best wishes to all for a great year ahead! Stay tuned for news on our first Parents’ Association meeting.
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