Calendar

  • School Closed | Winter Recess

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  • School Closed | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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  • School Closed | Midwinter Recess

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  • Afternoon & Evening Parent Teacher Conferences

    Students will have a half day

    Afternoon & evening conferences will be held remotely (links will be shared)

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  • School Closed | Easter Weekend

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Scholastic Book Fair!

    THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!

    We have officially completed setting up the Library with all of the magnificent books and knickknacks. Students will be able to visit during their slotted time and specific dates.

    Parents are allowed to come and shop on Monday at 2:30pm and Friday at 8:20am.

    Here is the schedule for our upcoming book fair. Check our Instagram's page to see what the set up looks like! @ps161q

    PS161Q Scholastic Book Fair :
    https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ps161arthurasheschool1

    E-Wallet :
    https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/how-ewallet-works.html?fairId=5443567

    Digital Flyer :
    https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_premium/flyer_premium.html#p=1

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  • Practice Remote Learning

    Parents, a letter was sent home today with your child about a practice remote learning day that will happen on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023.

    Please understand that this will be happening in school. Students must still come in the school building on that day. They will be having a practice remote learning day just in case we ever have to transition to remote learning.

    It is very important that ..
    - Your child comes to school.
    - Your child brings their device to school - FULLY CHARGED!
    - Your child completes the short task that was given by their teacher at home.

    This will ensure that everyone knows how to access their google classroom. We will also be having a workshop for grades K-2 on Thursday to help parents understand how to navigate through google classroom and TeachHub. Please do make the time to attend!

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  • CEC28 December Hybrid Meeting

    Dear D28 Community,

    Please join us at the next Hybrid CEC 28 Calendar and Business Meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at 6:30pm. Please see the attached Agenda for your reference.

    CEC 28 December Hybrid Calendar and Business Meeting
    Date & Time: December 7, 2023, at 6:30PM
    In-Person location: District 28 Office at 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11435

    Or

    Join Via ZOOM
    Register here:
    https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqduigqTIsHNFtI5DufRPJoOKaL-Lxj2zb

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  • CEC28 Superintendent Interview

    Dear District 28 Community,
     
    The Community Education Council of District 28 would like to invite you to our upcoming superintendent interview with candidates:
     
     
    • Eric Blake
    • Michele Cohen
    • Marjorie Purdee Iglio
     
      
    Attached you will find flyers in English, Spanish and Bengali to be shared with the community. 
     
    Please register for this event by clicking this link, https://learndoe.org/supt2022/
     
    You can also participate by calling in on any phone using conference lines below: 
    English Conference Line: 1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 1607278420 
    Spanish Conference Line: Dial 646 964 1167 US and enter PIN 161 289 6168 
    Bangla Conference Line: Dial 646 828 7666 and enter PIN 160 223 2776
     
     

    We look forward to seeing you! Please make every effort to attend.

     

    CEC28 Virtual Superintendent Candidates Town Hall

    Time: November 28, 2023, at 6:30PM  

    Location: Virtually Via ZOOM

    Register here: https://learndoe.org/supt2022/

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  • Technology Parent Workshop

    Technology Parent Workshop
    GRADES - 3 to 5
    November 16, 2023 at 2:30pm

    Workshop for grades 3 to 5 parents. Come and learn how use google docs and google slides.
    We will be meeting in the cafeteria right after school.
    You should bring your child’s device.

    SEE YOU ON THURSDAY!

    Alisa Abrahim - Parent Coordinator
    718-441-5493 Ext. 1292
    BAbrahim@schools.nyc.gov
    JKahn5@schools.nyc.gov

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  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving break is nearly here! Just a few more hours until dismissal at 2:20pm!

    Just a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, November 23rd is Thanksgiving and school will be closed. School will also be closed on Friday as well. Students will return on Monday, November 27th.

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!!

    Some dates to remember -
    After School programs will be starting this week. You should have already received a permission slip and sent it back.
    Basketball practice is on Thursdays @ 7am sharp.
    11/28 - Parent Workshop with Ms. Alisa - 12:30pm
    11/29 - Student Government Trip
    11/30 - Technology workshop for grades 3-5 - 2:20pm


    Alisa Abrahim, Parent Coordinator
    Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
    718.441.5493 x1292

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  • Bake Sale!

    Tomorrow, Thursday, November 9th, we will be having a bake sale to raise funds for our PTA school events. Items will be available during lunch periods.

    Students will have the opportunity to purchase if they would like to. Everything will be sold for $1 an item. So, if they want two items, it will be $2. Please have your child bring money to school.

    Thank you!

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  • Report Cards

    Report cards are now available on New York City Schoolsaccount.nyc

    Kindergarten to 5th grade should be able to view their grades by signing in, click on MyStudent, click on grades and it should show up.

    Any questions about your child's grades, reach out to their teachers. If you have a question on NYC schools account, reach out to me, Ms. Alisa.

    Alisa Abrahim, Parent Coordinator
    Babrahim@schools.nyc.gov
    718.441.5493 x1292

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  • Canned Food Drive!

    Canned Food drive is BACK!!

    We are collecting non-perishable canned food items starting now until November 18th.

    There will be a box in our lobby from our student government to collect the items that are donated. We thank you for all of your contributions!

    This graphic was made by one of our students in student government, Ethan Mangar.

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  • Queens UFT Parent Conference

    Good afternoon everyone,
    Bruce Zihal, the D28 UFT District Representative has asked that we share the attached flyer for the upcoming Queens Parent Conference on Sat. November 18th 2023. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided as well as childcare for children from 5-11 years old.
    See attached flyer for more information.
    Thank you.
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NYCDOE 2023-2024 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