Dear PS188Q Families,

Here is the weekly newsletter from Mrs. Figueroa. This is the one stop place for families to get current information on policy and events taking place in the school and the NYCDOE.

Important Information from Mrs. Figueroa

I would like to inform you that in compliance with New York State regulations, we will be conducting safety drills during the week of February 2nd. This message is to make you aware that these are coming up at some point during that week. 

• Sunday February 1st, is PS188Q’s birthday!
• Sunday, February 1st is the PTA Sponsored B-Mine Bingo Day from 1:30 to 3:30.
• Monday, February 2nd is Groundhog Day!
• Monday to Friday, February 2nd to 6th is school counselor week! Don’t forget to thank your school counselor.
• Monday, February 2nd, is the PTA Sponsored Colgate Dental Health Assembly for kindergarten 1st and 2nd grade studnets.
• Wednesday, February 4th, World Read-A-Loud Day.
• Wednesday, February 4th, Climate Action Day

Upcoming – Please see the flyer that went home on Friday for the Respect for all Spirit Days!

• Monday, February 9th to 13th, is Respect for All Week 
• Monday, February 9th begins the NYC School Survey period. Please take a moment to fill out the survey. The information helps us do better. 
• Monday, February 9th, Basketball away game at PS221.    
• Tuesday, February 10th, is the rescheduled 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade STEM Family Night from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Only families who have previously registered can participate. 
• Wednesday, February 11th, PTA Sponsored Friendship Day Sale. 
• Wednesday, February 11th, Friendship Bracelet Workshop. The workshop begins at 2:30 pm in the main building Library. Flyer will go out on Monday.
• Wednesday, February 11th, February Virtual PTA Meeting at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. 
• Thursday, February 12th, CDEC Hybrid Meeting 7:00 pm
• Friday, February 13th, No One Eats Alone Day!
• Friday, February 13th, is the 1st and 2nd Session of the Transitioning Your Elementary School Child to Middle School Workshop for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade parents. The workshop will be held in the main building Library.
• Friday, February 13th, PTA Sponsored NY Chinese Cultural Center Assembly.

Attached to the email that went home earlier today is the JFebruary Calander, Lunch Menu, PTA Friendship Day flyer, Student Council Kids Heart Challenge Flyer, Kids Heart Challenge QR Code and Student Council Sponsored Souper Bowl Food Drive and Respect for All Spirit Week Flyer. Please click PS188Q Weekly Newsletter for the Week of February 2nd to read the newsletter.

Stay safe and warm this weekend!!