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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – FAMILY INTERNATIONAL DINNER
Family International Dinner
Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
THE RESPONSE TO THE DINNER HAS BEEN AMAZING….
BUT NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP!
 
We are in need of volunteers for the International Dinner and Parade. People are needed to set up, make (or purchase) dessert and appetizer platters, donate bottled water, check in guests at the front door, sell raffle tickets during the event and clean up. Please consider donating an hour of you time to help make this event a success. If you are interested in volunteering, please click here: http://vols.pt/Ps8q9u

Weekly Update from P.S.101Q

P.S.101Q’s Weekly Update
Week of

May 25th

Happenings

 

Trips This Past Week:

Grades 5 & 6 trip to Matilda on Broadway

Pre-K Walking trip to Yoga Center


Upcoming trips:

K031 & K-012 to Queens Botanical Garden (Wed)

6th Grade to Medieval Times (Tues)

402 (Tues) & 403 (Fri) to Tenement Museum


Ballroom Dancing: Grades 4 & 5 continued with their ballroom dancing residency.

Swim For Life: Class 203 continued with Swim For Life this week.

From the School

Career Day – Friday, May 29th    Thank you to all our volunteers. The children enjoyed Career Day and had a wonderful experience.   

 

Reminder – No school for Students Thursday, June 4th

From the PA
Family International Dinner 
Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
6:15pm – Parade of Cultures
6:30pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Music/Dancing
Come celebrate the diversity of PS 101. This fun filled family evening will feature a Parade of Cultures, activities for your children, amazing food from around the world, a raffle, great music and dancing.

 

Registration to the event closes on Sunday at 9pm. Please register here now
The PA Spring Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off on Friday 6/5/15 .. Stay Tuned!

From the DOE

Students Entering 4th & 5th Grade: Begin the G&T Placement Process – Applications Accepted May 11th thru 22nd

If your child is entering fourth or fifth grade in the 2015-2016 school year, you can start the admissions process for placement in citywide and district Gifted & Talented programs. Parents of eligible children may submit a Request for Placement (RFP) in person at a Family Welcome Center beginning on Monday.

Important Dates

Mon. June 1st: Transitioning from pre-K to Kindergarten @ 8:30am

Wed. June 3rd: International Dinner 6-830pm


Fri. June 5th:  Fourth Grade Parents Learn about Upcoming School Year with Mrs. Elias. @ 8:20 am

Fri. June 5th:  Italian Ice Day

 

Fri. June 5th: PA Spring Fundraising Campaign Kick-Off

 

No school for students Thursday, June 4

 

Dancing Classrooms
danceing kids
Our culminating event will be held on Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:00am in the school auditorium
Parents are invited to attend
Dress Code for the event is as follows:
Girls – Skirt and blouse or dress with shoes that stay securely on the feet
Boys – Button down shirt and slacks (no jeans) with appropriate shoes (ties are optional)
Upcoming Community Events
May 30th @ 1:30pm Go Bags
Seminar will be held at the Community House at 15 Borage Place
For more information:
Saturday, June 6th from 12pm to 4pm at Flagpole Park
CHILDREN’S DAY
Sponsored by the Celebrations Association
Quick Links

DUE TOMORROW: Donations for the K Stepping Up Ceremony

2015 Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony

Tuesday, June 23rd @ 9:30am 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 

We are asking Kindergarten parents for suggested voluntary donations to cover the expenses for the K Stepping Up Ceremony.  We’re suggesting a contribution amount of $35 (CASH)

for each student.  

BUT HEY…

we won’t stop you if you’re able to contribute more since we’ll need as much help as possible to cover the projected expenses. 
 
Please send in cash donations in an envelope marked: K Stepping Up 2015 – Attn: Class Parents
 

We are seeking 100% participation so please help us achieve this goal!

 

Click here for the donation form:

Please submit all donations by

Friday, May 29th.

Matilda Trip FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

Chaperones and Students:  See you tomorrow morning, 7:15am — 
 
Everyone meet in auditorium.  Attendance will be taken.
 
The buses will leave at 7:30 and we can not delay departure for anyone.  Reminder of schedule below!
 
Make sure you and all the students wear comfortable shoes.  The workshop will include physical activity.  Chaperones encouraged to participate!
 
Wouldn’t hurt to bring bottle of water with you.
 
EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 28

Workshop at Ripley Grier Studios

Lunch at Hard Rock Café 

Performance at Shubert Theatre
The Day’s Schedule:

7:15am       All students, chaperones and teachers arrive at school and 

get on buses

7:30             Buses leave

8:45             Buses arrive at Ripley Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave (between

36th and 37th St)

Reaching the studios requires an elevator ride.  There are 140 of us, so this will take some time!

10:45            Return to buses

11:05            Arrive at Hard Rock Café, 1501 Broadway (at 43rd St)

12:45pm      Walk to Shubert Theatre at 225 West 44th St

1:00             Show begins

3:50             Get onto buses to return to school

4:45             Estimated time of return to school
P.S. 101Q “The School in the Gardens”
P.S.101Q’s Parent’s Association

Family International Dinner – RSVP By Friday, May 29th
Family International Dinner
Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:00pm to 8:30pm
PLEASE SIGN UP BY FRIDAY, MAY 29th
 
Come celebrate the diversity of PS 101Q. This fun filled family evening will feature a Parade of Cultures, activities for your children, amazing food from around the world, a raffle, great music and dancing.

The 411
Schedule Of Events

6:00pm Start Time
6:15pm Parade of Cultures
6:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Music, Dancing & Activities

8:30pm End Time

 
Parade Of Cultures
Following upon the success of last’s years “fashion show”, we will be having a Parade of Cultures again this year. The parade is open to all students. Students may wear the clothes of any culture. We ask that students who are participating be available for a dress rehearsal on Friday, May 29th at 8am and arrive at 5:45pm on the night of the event.
 
Tickets
$20 per family or bring a food dish and entrance is free. Teachers, staff and administrators are free.

 

Let us know if you plan to come, if you want to bring a dish or participate in the Parade of Cultures.

Donations for the K Stepping Up Ceremony Due FRIDAY!

2015 Kindergarten Stepping Up Ceremony

Tuesday, June 23rd @ 9:30am 

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

 

We are asking Kindergarten parents for suggested voluntary donations to cover the expenses for the K Stepping Up Ceremony.  We’re suggesting a contribution amount of $35 (CASH)

for each student.  

BUT HEY…

we won’t stop you if you’re able to contribute more since we’ll need as much help as possible to cover the projected expenses. 
 
Please send in cash donations in an envelope marked: K Stepping Up 2015 – Attn: Class Parents
 

We are seeking 100% participation so please help us achieve this goal!

 

Click here for the donation form:

Please submit all donations by

Friday, May 29th.