Gary Steven, a 5th grader who is in the P255Q inclusion program at The Renaissance Charter School, was honored on Wednesday May 23, for receiving the M. Samuel Stern Award. Gary was selected out of over one thousand other students as a winner of this award due to his outstanding performance at school, his ability to overcomeContinue reading “P255Q Student Recipient of 2018 Samuel Stern Award”
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Springtime at a P255Q Garden
Check out Ms. Mary Ellen Rice’s class garden in full springtime bloom! For more photos and update on the P255Q garden, check out their class website here:
Spelling Bee Champs!
Congratulations to Ouazna Benabdellah first place winner and Manny Penin second Place winner at the District 75 Spelling Bee!
Celebrating Mother’s Day at P255Q
This week we had a Mother’s Day themed Support Group. One of our own P255Q@P397 paras, Celeste Astudillo, came by and taught our parents how to make colorful paper flowers. Parents enjoyed an opportunity to talk and share their stories while making beautiful flowers. Thank you Celeste!
May Opportunities at P255Q!
Happy May! There are so many wonderful events happening this month at P255Q. We hope you are able to take advantage of these opportunities: On Friday, May 4th, 2018 Ms.Virginia Fusi will be presenting on the best Toileting practices for your child. If you have concerns with your child’s bathroom habits or you really want yourContinue reading “May Opportunities at P255Q!”
PTA Meeting this THURSDAY!
This week on Thursday, March 22nd we are having the next PTA meeting in the evening(6-8pm) at the 397 site located at: 32-52 37th St. Astoria, New York 11103. Please come and join us as we welcome guest speaker Attorney Irina Yadgarova, Esq. in cooperation with Vlad Shafir, Financial Services Professional from New York Life Insurance. We have a very informativeContinue reading “PTA Meeting this THURSDAY!”
P255Q and PS/IS 128 Partnership
Both the students and staff from PS/IS 128 and P255Q are so excited to be spending time together! A few months ago, we conducted some sensitivity training with the 8th grade students from PS/IS 128. After visiting the classrooms and interacting with the students, the 8th graders formed a committee and came up with some wonderfulContinue reading “P255Q and PS/IS 128 Partnership”
Dr. Seuss Fun and Respect For All Events at 154
It has been a busy few weeks at the PS154 unit! On Friday, March 2, we celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss and our love of reading by wearing red and/or white. Students and staff participated in a celebration that involved silly Seuss- inspired games, story time, and making funny hats. P. 255Q@P.S. 154 participated inContinue reading “Dr. Seuss Fun and Respect For All Events at 154”
P255Q PTA: Valentine’s Day Paint Day
The P255Q PTA hosted a Parent Valentine’s Day Paint Day. One of our own PTA dads(Jon Durand) came today to demonstrate how to paint and decorate ceramic mugs. It was a great opportunity for P255Q parents to get together, to talk while having a cup of coffee and to have some time just for themselves.
P255Q at the D75 Social Studies Fair
PS7 classroom students and staff led by Ms. Jessica Tornatore and Ms. Calianne Botsaris (another fantastic speech teacher) worked together in collaborating and working hard to make their presentation at the District 75 Social Studies Fair a success. They had a lot of fun working on the Mayflower and really enjoyed the Social Studies fairContinue reading “P255Q at the D75 Social Studies Fair”