Weekly Update from P.S.101Q

P.S.101Q’s Weekly Update
Week of

May 11th

Happenings

Staff Appreciation Event: On Tuesday, the PA held its annual staff appreciation event to honor the great work that our teachers, staff and administration do to make PS 101 such a special place and amazing school. Thank you again teachers, staff and administrators for all you do! We also want to thank Maria Kaufer for organizing the event and all the volunteers who came to help.

 

International Dinner Meeting: A second planning meeting was held yesterday. The International Dinner is on Wednesday, June 2rd. Anyone who is interested in helping and could not attend should email Christine Memoli.


Wellness Committee: The kick off meeting for the Wellness Committee on Thursday was very successful. Thank you to those who participated and are leading this great initiative aimed at improving the overall well being, health and safety of our children.

 

Trips This Week:

Class 301 & 302: Alleypond Environmental Center

1st Grade: Flushing Town Hall performance

4th Grade: Class Trip to Philadelphia

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

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

Wellness Corner: Allergies

Spring is in the air. Literally. From weeds to spores to grass and tree pollens, the warm weather is almost here, driving airborne allergen levels through the roof. Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It is one of the most common long-term diseases of children. Asthma causes repeated episodes of wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. If your child has asthma, he or she has it all the time, but he or she will have asthma attacks only when something bothers his or her lungs.

If your child has asthma, please make sure you have an Asthma Action plan with medications and doctor’s contact information to share with school and teachers.

From the School

Shoe Drive, May 1st to May 15th

PS 101 is hosting its 2nd annual shoe drive. Last year, we collected 1,868 pairs of shoes which were donated to Goodwill. Please donate shoes that are in wearable condition. Your children may give them to their teacher. Thank you for helping us teach our children the importance of giving to those less fortunate.

Meet With Teachers For A Preview of Next Year – May 13th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. The school invites parents to come and learn about the curriculum your child will be learning next year. For more information: 

Schedule of Events

 

Career Day – Friday, May 29th @ 8:45am: Share a career experience with our children! We welcome parents, friends, relatives or acquaintances who are willing to share their time. Please email: Randy St. Germain

From the PA

K Stepping Up Ceremony – Planning Meetings

There is a K Stepping Up planning meeting scheduled for Friday, May 15th at 9:10am (after PALP) in Room 210. For parents who cannot attend that meeting, there will also be a meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6pm at Ovo Sodo, 110-60 Queens Blvd.
 
PA Meeting, Tuesday May 19th @ 6:30pm
Budget vote, by-law amendment, ratification of PA Board and SLT positions for next year…and more. Please plan on attending. Child care is provided.

From the DOE
Parent Workshop: Summer Learning –  Tuesday, May 19th @ 9:00am, 90-27 Sutphin Blvd, Jamiaca, NY

To help parents bridge the gap in their child’s learning between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next one, this workshop provide parents with tips for meaningful, educational summer activities for their child. We will also discuss various museums and cultural institutions that offer free and low cost summer programming for students.

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

TODAY: Wellness Fair from 11am to 4pm in the gymnasium.

 

Tues, May 12th: PA Executive Board Meeting @ 8:30am 

 

Fri, May 15th: Parents As Learning Partners @ 8:30am (check with your class parent)

 

K Stepping Up Planning Meeting @ 9:10am in Room 210.
Wellness Fair
Saturday, May 9th
11am to 4pm
Donate clothes for Schoola, a fund raiser for the PA, and shoes for the Shoe Drive at the event.
 
PS 101Q Gymnasium
Community House: Hot Topic Seminars
May 9th (TODAY) @ 1:30pm Cyber Bullying & Cyber Safety
May 30th @ 1:30pm Go Bags
Seminar will be held at the Community House at 15 Borage Place
For more information:
Chess Tournament
Sunday, May 17th
PS98Q in Douglaston, Queens is hosting a Chess Tournament which is open to all schools and students from Pre-K to 12th grade. For more information, ciick here: 
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