Email Communications to Parents
Monday, October 25th, 2021
Dear PS.101Q Community,
We are so excited to have the Save for College Program as part of our school, thanks to our partnership with the nonprofit NYC Kids RISE.
All Kindergarten Families citywide can participate in the NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program: a scholarship and savings program that provides families, schools, and communities with a way to work together to invest in their children’s futures.
This opt-out program is available to kindergarten students, no matter the family’s income or immigration status. Take a look at this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pe9OjxJS34 with more information about the program.
This program has two parts: Scholarship and Savings. To get every family started, your child will be automatically enrolled in this program and receive an NYC Scholarship Account with a free $100 initial deposit from NYC Kids RISE. Programs like these are more important than ever in supporting families with resources to create a financial foundation for students’ educational futures.
To learn more, check out this short Save for College Program video and the attached materials, https://nyckidsrise.org/downloadable-resources/.
If you want to participate you don’t have to do anything since it’s an opt-out program. This means that your child will automatically be enrolled as long as you TAKE NO ACTION during the upcoming opt-out process.
What’s next? After your 30 day opportunity to opt out is over, if you have chosen to stay in the program, your child’s NYC Scholarship Account will be funded and opened by NYC Kids RISE. You will then receive information about how to activate and view the account from NYC Kids RISE. We will share information and host events throughout the year about the program and how we can work together as a community to save and plan for your child’s future.
If you have any questions, contact our parent coordinator. You can also call NYC Kids RISE at 833-543-7473 or email info@nyckidsrise.org.
Sincerely,
PS.101Q
Wednesday, October 20th, 2021
Family Letter October 21, 2021.
Dear PS.101Q Community,
In the link below you will find the latest communication from Chancellor Porter. Please click on the link below to view the letter. If you are unable to view it, please contact me directly. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ja0gQqV52MsSzSnYg8SZfFqqjZgQ6fvw/view?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
Dear Families,
It has been brought to our attention that parents are parking cars around the school perimeter during arrival time. This is causing unsafe conditions for our students and families crossing the streets. To alleviate the congestion and unsafe conditions noted, we are kindly asking that you please park your cars on the side blocks and avoid double parking or blocking any student entrances.
We have also noted that many students are being dropped off at the main entrance to enter school during morning arrival at 8:15 a.m. This is creating a safety issue because the main entrance is designated for our Pre-K students only during regular morning arrival. All other students must line up at their designated entrance door spots and wait for their teachers to enter the building.
Finally, as per DOE policy we would like to remind all parents that masks are always required when entering the school building for any reason and when on school grounds. This includes the school playground, and all students and adults are to keep their masks on for everyone's safety. We thank you for your attention to this matter. By working together to follow all safety protocols, we can continue to ensure the safety of our school community.
Best,
Evelyn Giamadakis
Assistant Principal
Tuesday, October 19th, 2021
Dear P.S. 101Q Community,
Parent Teacher Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teacher and learn about the progress he/she is making. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held virtually this year on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. In the attached document, which was also backpacked home, teachers are asking for your time slot preference as they schedule conferences. Please send this form back to your child’s teacher. Should any family prefer an in person conference, please reach out to your child’s teacher via email. All email addresses are on the school website at www.ps101Q.org.
All report cards will be in your child(ren)’s New York City Student Account (NYCSA). Should you have issues accessing your child’s account, please contact Ms. Chevry via email at MChevry@schools.nyc.gov.
Sincerely,
Ms. Paniagua
Principal, P.S. 101Q https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiW62dKSqZY2TRs2XzzvIevQ63DPngNj/view?usp=sharing
If you are not able to access this link please contact Ms. Chevry directly.
Monday, October 18th, 2021
Grades K-5 Physical Education EXTRA CREDIT.
*Please be sure to have fun with this and remember this is EXTRA CREDIT, it is not MANDATORY.
Directions: Students in grades K – 5 please hand in a picture, a drawing or an explanation of something you have been doing to stay active and healthy. Activities can be things you have done this past month or weekend. This extra something you did physical activity based like go to the park, go for a walk, a team sport you may be a part of, karate, gymnastics, dance swimming, trying healthy foods etc. Please be sure to add some colors to your picture and be sure to label the picture the best you can. You can draw or take a picture of yourself doing something. If you would like to write a sentence or two describing the picture you can too. These are to be submitted to Mrs. Schnabel anytime during month or at the end of each month, monthly. You can add a picture of yourself doing activity too if you would like. There is no right or wrong way to do this task and no template to follow, just want to see what extras kids are doing to keep healthy and fit.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN DOING EXTRA CREDIT
Do I have a picture (hand drawn, photo or image from web)
Did I label the picture or write a sentence or two explaining what I am doing in the picture
Do I have color in my picture
Did I submit to Ms. Schnabel in person
Monday, October 18th, 2021
Save the date to Rock the PINK!!
Dear PS.101Q Families,
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
On Thursday, October 28, 2021 we will have our Stinger Pink- Out Day!
This is not mandatory, however if you would like your child to participate please have them wear something pink.
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Thursday, October 14, 2021
October Parent Workshop!
You are cordially invited to an introduction presentation, for our new families, and a refresher for all of us, of our social emotional program, RULER.
Our presenters are Ms. Barash & Ms. Elias
#BALIAS.
This presentation will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
11:10- 11:40 a.m.
Please join us via ZOOM using the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83501745350?pwd=SkNMT2RNY1hOL1VGQTJXRldZS2xjUT09
Meeting ID: 835 0174 5350
Passcode: 735312
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
ReadAthon has concluded.
Dear Stingers,
You guys are serious readers. We are sure all those minutes you read took you to some fabulous places.
In total, as a school, we read 253,211 minutes!!!!
We will announce the winners soon!
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Dear P.S. 101Q Community,
As you know, because of a shortage of school aides, certain classes have been eating lunch in the auditorium where they are monitored by the Assistant Principals. We are happy to announce that we have been able to hire three additional lunch aides and, as of tomorrow, all students will be able to eat lunch in their own classrooms.Due to COVID test and trace protocols, students must still remain in their pods (classes) during lunch.
The auditorium will only be utilized for emergency cases such as school aide absences.We are hopeful that this option is rarely needed.
Classroom teachers take students outside for Outdoor Learning/Play once a day for a full period in lieu of a 15 minute recess break. This allows for students to safely spend more time outside without leaving their pods (classes). Even when outdoors, students must remain in their pods (classes) for test and trace purposes.
Sincerely,
Ms. Paniagua
Principal
Friday, October 8th, 2021
ReadAthon UPDATES!
Stingers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very impressive!!!!!!
You have read 189,000 minutes. Can we make it to the 200,000 minute mark?
Let's do this!!!!!!!!!
Remember the ReadAthon ends on Tuesday!
Friday, October 8th, 2021
Dear Families,
This is a friendly reminder.
On Monday, October 11, 2021 school will be closed in observance of Italian Heritage Day/ Indigenous People's Day.
In this link you will find the NYC Department of Education School Year Calendar.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/doe-calendar-sy-21-22
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Thursday, October 7th, 2021
Dear P.S. 101Q Families,
We are excited to announce details regarding class parties and our Parents as Learning Partners program.
Class Parties
Celebrations have long been a beautiful tradition at P.S. 101Q. We are thrilled to bring back our class parties this year. We recommend non-food parties with arts and crafts or other fun activities. However, should you decide to have a food party, we ask that you coordinate with the teacher to be aware of any allergies that students in the class may have. All parties should be on one of the dates provided and scheduled with the teachers for about 50 minutes.
Your Class Parent(s) will organize these parties on behalf of the class (in coordination with the teacher) and will be in touch with you in advance. Unfortunately, due to COVID and classroom capacity, parents are unable to attend. We are hoping it will be different next year, as we love having our parents in the school.
- Octoberfest – October 29th
- Thanksgiving – Will be a Giving Campaign and Community Service
- Winter Celebrations – December 21st and 22nd
- Lunar New Year – January 31st
- Valentine’s Day – February 14th
- St. Patrick’s Day – March 17th
- Earth Day Celebrations – April 12th or April 13th
- End of the Year Celebrations – June 22nd and 23rd
Parents as Learning Partners
One of the highlights of our school year is welcoming parents to engage with students by sharing lessons in the classroom. We are thankful that we can bring back this tradition this year. Due to classroom capacity restrictions, we are hosting PALP virtually this year. Of course, we would rather be in person; but the students will be so excited to see parents up on the 75 inch Promethean Boards or Smartboards in their rooms! Historically, parents have provided lessons about their cultures, careers or social-emotional intelligence.
Over the years, I have enjoyed observing parents conduct read alouds or teach other fun lessons. We recommend that parents collaborate with the Class Parent(s) and teachers to schedule their time. You should expect to receive an email shortly from your Class Parent(s) asking for PALP volunteers. Parents can sign on LIVE with students or they can pre-record lessons to be shown to the class. We only ask that the teacher is made aware of the content of the lessons beforehand. PALP dates are as follows:
- October 22nd
- November 19th
- December 17th
- January 21st
- February 18th
- March 25th
- April 8th
- May 20th
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Wednesday, October 6th, 2021
Dear P.S. 101Q Community,
In order to provide an opportunity for families to see the health and safety protocols in place, the school administration in collaboration with the Parent’s Association executive board will host in person walking tours of your child(ren’s) classrooms. Members of the Superintendent’s district office will also be present to observe and support. Classroom tours will take place on Thursday, October 14th, 2021.
We will provide three sessions so that families can see multiple grades should they have more than one student attending our school. A staff member will escort you to the class on your child’s grade so that you can observe the class set up. The set up in each classroom has students sitting three feet apart with two air purifiers.
The sessions will be as follows:
3:00pm – 3:20pm
3:20pm – 3:40pm
3:40pm – 4:00pm
Should you have more than one student at the school, feel free to join us for more than one time slot to view different grades.
Kindergarten – Second grade families will enter through the back of the gymnasium. In the gymnasium, staff members will meet families. Families will be escorted to their child’s classroom.
Third grade families can enter through the Rotunda. Families will meet the staff member on the second floor, through the Rotunda stairwell. Families will be escorted to see the third grade classrooms.
Fourth grade families can enter through Russell Place, at their usual entryway. The staff member will meet the families on the first floor. Families will be escorted to the fourth grade classes on the second and third floors.
Fifth grade families will enter through Russell Place, at the usual entryway. Families will go up to the third floor through the center stairwell. A staff member will be there to escort you to your child’s classroom.
Tours will be repeated every 20 minutes in order to give families the opportunity to see multiple grades should they have children in different grades.
Please note that all families that attend this class tour must show proof of vaccination upon entering the building and wear a mask.
Sincerely,
Monique Paniagua Monique Paniagua,
Principal P.S. 101Q
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eg9808Fq_0iczngsZG4UcJZ8h3TnPQxJ/view?usp=sharing
Tuesday, October 5th, 2021
Dear Families,
I realize that due to daily responsibilities you are not able to assist some of our parent workshops. I wouldn't want you to miss out on any information, so I created a folder where you can find the presentations as well as any handouts that may have been shared out. This also helps to have a point of reference.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oNifpvR227qy1iRkAN1iuJOrfCT4aoHT?usp=sharing
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
Thursday, September 30th, 2021
Dear PS.101Q Community,
Below is the link to Ms. Paniagua's FAQ zoom meeting from yesterday. Below is the passcode that you will need to access it.
Passcode: syuv7x6?
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
ReadAthon update!
Dear Stingers,
Our ReadAthon is in full effect.
So far we have read 23,497 MINUTES!!!!!!!!
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy reading!
M. Chevry, PC
Information about COVID-19 Vaccine Course with Families
Dear PS.101Q Families,
The DOE’s Parent University invites families to attend a one-hour virtual course entitled, “COVID-19 Vaccines: What You Need to Know,” which will be held at 10:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on September 29. The course is being taught by experts from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and includes updates about COVID-19 vaccines, as well as a live question-and-answer session.
The DOE’s Parent University seeks to educate and empower all families from early childhood through adulthood, with free courses, resources, events, and activities.
To Register:
1. Visit parentu.schools.nyc
2. Sign in with your NYC Schools
Account or create a new account.
3. Choose a course from the Course
Catalog tab.
4. Click Enroll.
5. Check your email for confirmation!
Sincerely,
M. Chevry, PC
September 29, 2021
Dear Families,
Please note the latest guidance that we have received from the Department of Education, as it is consistent with CDC guidance.
A student who is exposed to an infected student in the classroom will not have to quarantine if both students were properly wearing a face covering and maintained at least three feet of distance from one another.
Students that do not have on a mask for breakfast or lunch and are 6 feet away or less for 15 minutes or more, will be listed as close contact. The Test and Trace Department will make the final determination for quarantine.
All unvaccinated students who are designated as close contacts and who remain asymptomatic during quarantine may return to school eight (8) days after the last day of exposure with a lab-confirmed negative COVID result from a test taken five (5) days or later, after exposure.
Ms. Paniagua has requested of the NYCDOE to inform all families in the class if there is a positive case. The ultimate decision will be up to the NYCDOE. Information is forthcoming.
Sincerely,
School Administration
