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Information for Upcoming Events & SET UP FOR Graduation
IT’s TIME
6th/5th Grade Awards Night 
and Graduation Ceremony only Days Away!

Hi Everyone —

  • Awards Ceremony begins at 6:00pm Wednesday.  Envelopes went home to inform families if their child is receiving an award Wednesday and if so, to let the school know if they can attend.  Keep in mind there are also some awards given out during the graduation ceremony.
  • We need a crew to set up for Graduation Wednesday afternoon, 2:40-4:30.  Please respond to this email if you can help out.
  • Graduation will begin at 9:15am Thursday, doors will open at 8:45.  
  • Please keep all aisles clear during the ceremony.  Students will be using them throughout.
  • A reminder to make sure your child is dressed in light clothing.  It gets very hot in the auditorium.  Please avoid layers.
  • There is a reception following the ceremony in the gymnasium. PLAN TO STAY A FEW MINUTES TO HELP CLEAN UP THE GYMNASIUM before leaving.
  • Traditionally parents take their child with them after the reception but there is coverage at the school if necessary.

So many parents have worked determinedly with the teachers and administration to make this a special, memorable occasion.  We can’t wait to share with special day with you and your family.

See you soon!

IMPORTANT DATES:

6th/5th Grade Dance: Friday, June 19, 11:00am, Gym

 

Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 24 6:00pm, Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 25 9:15am, Auditorium
Reception:  Following the Graduation Ceremony, Gym

Your End-of-Year Team:

Adena Branch (531),  Jaisi DiCicco (601),  Mrs Elias (5th Gr), Tove Fortier (531) Maria Kaufer (502), Ann Kittredge (501), Robin Oksenhendler (502), Daman Saini (601), Mrs. Sawicki (6th Gr), John Tseng (501)

Dance Recap
The Gym just before our children showed up!
6th/5th Grade Dance Recap

Hello All

From all accounts the dance was an enormous success.  The decorations ROCKED!!!!!!!  The food was abundant (and by abundant, we mean…..abundant)!  — Enough for us to share with locals as well as unplanned treat for the students when school got out Friday.  

The DJ was terrific and really kept the kids engaged.  They danced and danced — with the teachers, with each other.  And the photobooth was a big hit, so were the ices.  We finished the afternoon handing out the t-shirts and it was so cute — lots of kids put them on immediately and kept them on.  They looked terrific!

We are making arrangements to share all the photos taken by our parent volunteers.  Please stay tuned for details. 

It was truly a smooth and joyous occasion.  The only area that needs work is clean up.  We fell to a skeleton crew very quickly and what ended up being a 2 hour clean up could easily have been 1 hour with more people.  With our Graduation Reception coming up this Thursday, please plan on staying to clean up afterwards for about 20 minutes.  We are all volunteers and we all want to continue the celebration and many are planning to take their children to lunch so the more that help to clean up afterwards, the quicker we get to leave!  

Details regarding Thursday coming soon.

Thank you all so much!

IMPORTANT DATES:

6th/5th Grade Dance:  Friday, June 19, 11:00am, Gym
Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 24 6:00pm, Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 25 9:15am, Auditorium
Reception:  Following the Graduation Ceremony, Gym
CLEANUP:  Following Reception

Your End-of-Year Team:

Adena Branch (531),  Jaisi DiCicco (601),  Mrs Elias (5th Gr), Tove Fortier (531) Maria Kaufer (502), Ann Kittredge (501), Robin Oksenhendler (502), Daman Saini (601), Mrs. Sawicki (6th Gr), John Tseng (501)

Weekly Update from P.S.101Q – 6/20/15

P.S.101Q’s Weekly Update
Week of

June 22nd

Happenings

Congratulations to Ms. Corin: Ms. Corin is a Big Apple Award Winner. The 2015 Big Apple Award recipients were chosen from a pool of more than 4,500 nominations, representing a diversity of grade levels, subject areas, and each of the five New York City boroughs. Congratulations, Ms. Corin, you deserve it!

From the School

Early Dismissal on Friday, June 26th: A reminder to parents that Pre-K & K pick up is 11:20am and 1st to 6th Grade pick up is 11:30am on Friday. Friday is the last day of school!

From the PA

2015 Fall After School Program:  ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

There are many openings still available in many classes. Registration will remain open until all classes are full. Thanks for all the anticipation and excitement that went into last night’s launch. Some classes were closed in under 90 seconds. We are looking at possible opening up 2nd classes for some popular ones, be sure to get on the waiting lists if available. There are many openings still available in many classes. Registration will remain open until all classes are full. To enroll, please click here.

Residency Committee Looking for Input and Volunteers:
The Residency Committee is seeking input on 3rd Party Programs that you may be familiar with from other schools, friends, neighbors, etc. If you know any programs that they should be looking at, and would be a great fit for our kids, please click here to let them know. If you’d like to be part of the committee, please email us.

 

More about St. Lukes Extended Day After School:  

A few notes about St. Lukes Program. It begins on the First Day of School (9/9/15). They have a 5-Day a week option and a 2-Day a week

option. They are also planning on having half-day and full-day “camps” which don’t require a long-term commitment for those pesky school days that don’t jive with your work schedule. All about St. Luke program is

available here and more here. You can always email us here.

In The Hood
The New York Pops @ the West Side Tennis Club on August 6th & 7th. Family packages are available! Free admission for kids 16 and under with purchase of an adult ticket! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to expose your children to the incredible music of the New York Pops.
For tickets: Forest Hills Stadium
For more information: NY Pops Flyer

From the DOE

ARIS Replacement: NYC Schools Account

The DOE has just launched a new online account system so parents can access student data. Parents will  be able to review recent attendance, report card grades, and contact information in one of ten languages from any internet-ready device. Additional information, including students’ test scores, will be added to NYC Schools accounts in August.

To create an account: An NYC Schools account can be created for the parent or guardian who resides with a student and has primary access to the student’s academic and biographical records. 

Step 1: Visit your child’s school, or schedule an appointment to create an account. When setting up an account, be sure to bring:

  • A valid photo ID:
    • Passport
    • Driver’s license, State ID, or permit;
    • IDNYC
  • Your child’s 9-digit NYC student ID number (you can find this on your child’s academic records, including a report card). If you do not have your child’s ID number, ask your school.
  • A valid email address. Register for a free email address using Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo.

Step 2: Sign into your NYC Schools account from a computer, phone, or tablet by visiting:http://schools.nyc.gov/myaccount.

On the NYC Schools login page, enter your email address and temporary password. Follow the directions printed on your “NYC Schools Account Confirmation Receipt”. Your NYC Schools account will walk you through the account set up. 

 

 

Important Dates

Mon. June 22nd: Pre-K Graduation 2 9:30am

 

Tues. June 23rd: K Stepping Up Ceremony @ 9:30am

 

Tues. June 23rd: 3rd &4th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 6pm

 

Wed. June 24th: 5th & 6th Grade Awards Ceremony @ 6pm

 

Thurs. June 25th: 5th & 6th Grade Graduation @ 9:30am

 

Fri. June 26th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL **1/2 DAY FOR STUDENTS**
FALL 2015 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Enrollment is open!
SCHOOL TOOLBOX IS AVAILABLE NOW!
You can order all of your child’s school supplies for next year. Orders will be accepted until July 1st. Pick up is on the first day of school.
 
Quick Links

 
P.S.101Q’s Parent’s Association | 2 Russell Pl | Forest Hills | NY | 11375

 

About the Dance tomorrow
IT’s TIME
6th/5th Grade Dance

Hi Everyone —

Our Decorations Master — Tove — has outdone herself with her vision and the gym looks amazing thanks to the many volunteers who have shown up the last couple of days to make it all happen.  A HUGE THANK YOU to you all.  Not just for the effort, but for the fun and good times.  

The majority of the decorations in the gym will remain through graduation next week so you will all get to see it!

Volunteers to set up for tomorrow, please arrive between 9:45 and 10:00am.
CHAPERONES:  Everyone who has contacted us to chaperone are welcome to come.  The teachers have requested that we all refrain from hovering over the children and simply be there to replenish food tables, facilitate giving out gifts, helping out with anything else to make the event run smoothly. 

We have two parents who have volunteered to take photos of the event and share with the entire 6th/5th gr families.  Stay tuned!   

And a special thank you to the parents who are stepping up at the last second to provide desserts for tomorrow!  


Thank you all so much!

IMPORTANT DATES:

6th/5th Grade Dance:  Friday, June 19, 11:00am, Gym
Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 24 6:00pm, Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 25 9:15am, Auditorium
Reception:  Following the Graduation Ceremony, Gym

Your End-of-Year Team:

Adena Branch (531),  Jaisi DiCicco (601),  Mrs Elias (5th Gr), Tove Fortier (531) Maria Kaufer (502), Ann Kittredge (501), Robin Oksenhendler (502), Daman Saini (601), Mrs. Sawicki (6th Gr), John Tseng (501)

ASP Opens Tonight @ 9pm
Registration starts TODAY @ 9PM!
You should have received the Fall 2015 After School Schedule in your child’s backpack.
The full schedule with class descriptions and pricing is available here: Fall 2015 ASP Schedule
Start Date:  Wednesday, September 16th
 
End Date:  Friday, January 29th, 2016
 
Online Registration:  Begins Thursday, June 18th @ 9pm

* Registration will remain open until all classes are filled.

 
Class Time: Classes will run for 90 minutes after school ends. 

Payment: A $25 deposit per class will be taken on July 3rd. Full payment will be due on October 2nd.

If you have questions, please email afterschool@pa101.org

Thank you,

Tom, Maria, and JP (The ASP Team) and the PA

Urgent call for Desserts
DESSERTS NEEDED FOR DANCE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)
ALL DESSERTS MUST BE PEANUT FREE

Hi Everyone —

As the saying goes, it takes a village!  There has been a misunderstanding with one of our local businesses (they admit to the error).  They were going to provide (donate) desserts for the dance tomorrow but we just found out they won’t be able to do it.  We are looking at alternatives but wanted to reach out to you and any bakers interested in sending in special treats for our 116 children.  

If you can, please drop off anytime tomorrow.  We will be putting out the desserts around 12:30.

PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL DESSERTS ARE PEANUT FREE

Thanks so much everyone for however you can help out with such late notice!

So that we have a sense of what may come in tomorrow please send a quick response to this email to let us know.

IMPORTANT DATES:

6th/5th Grade Dance: Friday, June 19, 11:00am, Gym

 

Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 24 6:00pm, Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 25 9:15am, Auditorium
Reception:  Following the Graduation Ceremony, Gym

Your End-of-Year Team:

Adena Branch (531),  Jaisi DiCicco (601),  Mrs Elias (5th Gr), Tove Fortier (531) Maria Kaufer (502), Ann Kittredge (501), Robin Oksenhendler (502), Daman Saini (601), Mrs. Sawicki (6th Gr), John Tseng (501)

Urgent call for Desserts
DESSERTS NEEDED FOR DANCE TOMORROW (FRIDAY)

Hi Everyone —

As the saying goes, it takes a village!  There has been a misunderstanding with one of our local businesses (they admit to the error).  They were going to provide (donate) desserts for the dance tomorrow but we just found out they won’t be able to do it.  We are looking at alternatives but wanted to reach out to you and any bakers interested in sending in special treats for our 116 children.  

If you can, please drop off anytime tomorrow.  We will be putting out the desserts around 12:30.

Thanks so much everyone for however you can help out with such late notice!

So that we have a sense of what may come in tomorrow please send a quick response to this email to let us know.

IMPORTANT DATES:

6th/5th Grade Dance: Friday, June 19, 11:00am, Gym

 

Awards Ceremony: Wednesday, June 24 6:00pm, Auditorium
Graduation Ceremony: Thursday, June 25 9:15am, Auditorium
Reception:  Following the Graduation Ceremony, Gym

Your End-of-Year Team:

Adena Branch (531),  Jaisi DiCicco (601),  Mrs Elias (5th Gr), Tove Fortier (531) Maria Kaufer (502), Ann Kittredge (501), Robin Oksenhendler (502), Daman Saini (601), Mrs. Sawicki (6th Gr), John Tseng (501)

ASP: Check Out The Fall Lineup!

2015 Fall After School Program
We have something for every student!
Check out our Fall Schedule.

 
Registration Begins Tomorrow @ 9pm!
Don’t miss out!  If you have any questions,
contact the ASP team at afterschool@pa101.org
Arts
  • Violin Instruction
  • Sew Much Fun
  • Guitar Instruction
  • Cross Stitch
  • Junior Chefs
  • Recycled Arts
  • Dancing Around The World
  • Art Through The Seasons
  • Cartooning
  • Story Book Art
Sports
  • Kung Fu
  • Wacky Sports
  • GAALS
  • Yoga/Gymnastics
  • Kung Fu Performance
Academic Enrichment
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Reading Bear
  • Brain Teasers
  • Math & ELA Games
  • All Kids Can Learn
  • Mad Science
  • Spanish
  • Kodable – Programming for Kids
  • Lego Robots
  • Public Speaking
  • Writing in the Real World
Need child care until 7pm?
Then check out the extended day After School Program.