P.S. 161 The Arthur Ashe, Jr. School

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

  • CEC28 December Hybrid Calendar Business Meeting 12-07 2023.pdf

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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/

  • CEC28 Town Hall Flyer - November 28_Bangla.pdf
  • CEC28 Town Hall Flyer - November 28_Spanish.pdf
  • Town Hall Flyer - CEC28 - November 28_v2.pdf

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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 18^th 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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