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  • School Closed - Spring Recess

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  • New York State ELA - Grades 3-5

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  • School Closed - eid al-Fitr

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  • New York State Math Exam - Grades 3-5

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  • Evening Conferences

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Coffee with the Principal

    Our monthly Coffee with the Principal is almost here!

    Join us this Friday, March 17th at 9am in the cafeteria. Come have breakfast, socialize with parents, chat with the Principal and say hello to state senator Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.

    A Hot breakfast from Between the Bun will be provided. Along with coffee, tea and other refreshments.

    I am so excited to see you all again!

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  • March PTA Meeting

    The PTA are having their next meeting on March 15 at 6pm. Please try to join us virtually using the google meet link provided. During this meeting, we will be having the Principal's Report, Parent Coordinator's Report, March 2023 - Student of the Month, Upcoming Events and Open Discussions.

    We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

    https://meet.google.com/tep-tihz-isw
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  • Pi Day Parent Workshop

    March 14th is Pi Day! Tomorrow, we will be having a parent workshop.

    Together we will be making Pi Mobiles. We will also be learning some fun facts about Pi Day while we enjoy some pie. This workshop will be for PreK, K, 1st and 2nd grade parents. It'll be a fun, enjoyable math workshop!

    Any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
    Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
    718-441-5493 ext 1292

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  • Report Cards

    Good morning families,
    Report cards are now available on https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc

    If you are needing any assistance, please reach out to me, Ms. Alisa. I am available every day in the parent room (room 129). If you are coming to the school for help, please bring your child's device.

    Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
    718-441-5493 ext. 1292

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  • PreK deadline extended!

    PreK deadline extended!

    You have until March 13th to submit your application online.
    3K - 2020 birth year, Pre-K - 2019 birth year
    myschools.nyc > application

    If you are needing any help, please come in and we will assist you!

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  • Half Day of School / PTC

    TOMORROW, March 9, students have a half day of school. Please be sure to pick them up on time. Dismissal will be at 11:20am. Pre-k students will be dismissed at 11:10am.

    Meetings will be held virtually via your child's google classroom. Check ClassDojo for updates from your child's teacher. Sign in on your correct slotted time. If you have not received one, contact your child's teacher.

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  • Math Workshop (GR-3,4,5)

    Parents with students in grades 3, 4 and 5, you are invited to this New York State Math Test Information Workshop! This is a parent engagement meeting about getting ready for the state math tests for grades 3-5

    Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:30pm via Google Meet
    https://meet.google.com/kks-pwfh-zgi

    Otherwise join by phone by dialing, +1 260-218-1054 and enter this pin: 646 755 078#

    Thank you,
    The Math Team

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  • Math Workshop (GR-K,1,2)

    If your child is in Kindergarten, first or second grade, this meeting is for YOU! This is a parent engagement meeting about math curriculum, math strategies, first in math website, math at home, etc.

    Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 2:35pm - 3:30pm via Google Meet
    https://meet.google.com/dah-auzb-wtd

    Otherwise join by phone by dialing, +1 352-474-2542 and enter this pin: 801 295 431#

    For more information, call 718-441-5493
    See you this afternoon!

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  • March PTA Meeting

    The PTA are having their next meeting on March 15 at 6pm. Please try to join us virtually using the google meet link provided. During this meeting, we will be having the Principal's Report, Parent Coordinator's Report, March 2023 - Student of the Month, Upcoming Events and Open Discussions. Please click on the PDF for all details.

    We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!

    Click to join meeting

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  • School Surveys!

    School surveys are coming home with your child. Please do fill these out and send them back. There is an option to submit online if you choose to. If you are needing any assistance, please come to the parent room, room 129, any day of the week. I am here until 3:45 every day. You must fill out one survey per child. 

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NYCDOE 2022-2023 School Calendar

Below are links to download the NYCDOE school calendar for this school year.  The calendars are in different language.

NYC DOE School Calendar - English

NYC DOE School Calendar - Spanish

NYC DOE School Calendar - Chinese

NYC DOE School Calendar - Bengali

NYC DOE School Calendar - Urdu

NYC DOE School Calendar - Arabic

NYC DOE School Calendar - Haitian Creole

Contact Us

Jill Hoder, Principal

Melissa Katz, Assistant Principal

Address: 101-33 124th Street , Richmond Hill, New York 11419

Telephone: 718-441-5493. Fax: 718-441-6202. email: jhoder@schools.nyc.gov