I hope everyone had a wonderful week. It was a busy week at PS 88Q! (But really, every week is busy!). Our week was filled with many parent workshops, our Scholastic Book Fair, kicking off Saturday Academy, and let's not forget...Our Student Council Elections! Huge shout out to our PTA for making one of our students favorites, The Scholastic Book Fair, possible. It is a huge event, as it was open to the classes for four full days and evening hours as well. Thank you to the PTA board and all the family volunteers!

The elections were amazing. Our students did an amazing job, the candidates and the voters. Each year, our candidates take the stage to share their vision, and their ideas, and each year, it gets better and better. I always say, adults may sit around trying to figure out what the students want, but the best way to find out it is to simply ask them. And did our leaders have ideas! Wow! And lets not forget how comfortable they were on that stage, public speaking.

As the results rolled in, it was apparent that the students took this election serious and selected their choice. Every race was close, with some separated by only a few votes. Student voice is alive and well at PS 88Q. Please watch the speeches below(YouTube Link) and take a listen to their podcasts below . You will not be disappointed.

I can't believe this, but this week is our last full week of November. Next week we celebrate Thanksgiving, and there is no school Thursday, November 28th and Friday November 29th. We are not gone completely, as our Running Club is having their First Annual Turkey Run! Ms. Prinzevalli, Ms. Hartman and their running club are having a 1 mile Fun Run on Saturday November 30th. We would love to have some 88'ers cheer them on their route.

This week is filled again with wonderful opportunities for our families. Tuesday at 5pm, come celebrate with us for the Breaking Bread Event, followed by our PTA meeting and PAC Election. Continue in our family Science of Reading Workshop, and join Ms. Ivett for Coffee with our Parent Coordinator.

Have a great week!

With all of the upcoming holidays, as well as others this year, we want to know what your family celebrates! Some celebrate Hanukkuh, some Christmas, others Kwanzaa, but what does your family celebrate. Please share with us some of your family traditions so our Social Justice Committee can highlight and represent everyone. Click on the link below to share.

We are proud to announce our Student Council"

President: Zuzanna Chwialkowska

Secretary: Eliana Dudi

Treasurer: Caitlin Dolinski

Publicist: Mia DiFiore

Bilingual Ambassador: Jordan Achupatin

Grade Representatives:

Kindergarten: Rory Salim

First Grade: Akilan Suren

Second Grade: Olivia Salib

Third Grade: Bola Abd

Fourth Grade: Anais Pickersgill

Fifth Grade: Tommy Chrobak

This year, among all of their existing duties, PS 88Q has been approved and has received funding for participatory budgeting. Participatory Budgeting (PB) is one of the components of Civics for All's Partner School Program. PB is a student-driven, democratic budgeting process where school community members decide how to spend part of a budget on something to improve the school community.

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We are holding our PAC Elections Tuesday, November 19th during the PTA Meeting. If you are interested in running, please complete the link below. Also, for all information regarding what PAC is, please check out all information that is on our website.

https://ps88q.edlioadmin.com/apps/pages/d/2276250/2637644

We are so happy to continue our work with Project Based Learning, as well as support our multi-language students in all academic subjects in our Saturday Title III Academy. Each Saturday, our students will take part in learning as well as having a lot of fun! Last year our students work was highlighted by not only city officials, but recognized on a state level. This year, our English Language Learners from Kindergarten to Grade 5 will be beginning a new project, which continues their work from last year. Stay tuned for the amazing work!

Additionally, our amazing English language teachers, Ms. Heras-Torres and Ms. Tavella are hosting english classes for our families during this time.

We are happy provide another amazing opportunity for our families. We kick off our 5 part workshop series this week. All families who attend the series receive 5 books to support their children at home. See you Tuesday!

Hello Families!

The Social Justice Committee, in partnership with the PTA, has organized a school-wide initiative in honor of Native American Heritage during the month of November.

On Tuesday, November 19th, join us for our Breaking Bread, Building Bonds family event at 5 pm. It will be a time to get to know one another and partake in something that all families share.

We are looking for families to share bread and/or butter from their cultures. Please return the tear-off to let us know we can count on you!

Respectfully,

Mrs. L O’Shaughnessy & The Social Justice Committee

-------------------------------Return to your child’s teacher. --------------------------------

Student’s Name _____________________ Class ____________

Caregiver’s Name ________________________

___ I will contribute bread for the event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

___ I will contribute butter for the event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

___ My family will attend the event.

___ My family will not be able to attend the event.

In accordance with Section 1116 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), the December 2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), all schools receiving Title I funds must conduct outreach to all parents and family members of students included in the Title I program, and implement programs, activities and procedures for the involvement of parents and family members. Such programs, activities and procedures shall be planned and implemented with meaningful consultation with parents of participating students.

The SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR was a huge success!

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers!! The Book Fair quite literally would not have happened without you!

It's not too late to shop! Do you have unused eWallet funds? Missed out on a book?

You can shop online at the PS 88 Book Fair Home Page until November 25th and the PS88 PTA will still get the benefit of the sale!

Shop here: bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ps088senecaschool2

PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

Our next meeting will be Tuesday November 19 from 6pm-7pm in the Auditorium, with the Kids Activity in the Cafeteria.

We will be holding the Title 1 Parent Advisory Council Elections (PAC), voting on a new fundraiser with Farm to People, and discussing Volunteering and other important topics!

Our meeting will segue directly from the Social Justice Committee's Breaking Bread, Building Bonds event. We are so excited to contribute and partner with the SJC on this event. Come at 5pm to participate in the Breaking Bread event!

PTA INFORMAL NEEDS SURVEY

Your voice is important and we want to know what you need and what you're concerned about!

This anonymous form will remain open throughout the year: bit.ly/ParentNeeds202425

All feedback received before 4pm on Monday November 18th will be shared with the SLT to be included in their formal needs assessment for the school.

PICTURE RETAKES

Picture retakes will be Tuesday November 26th. If you are interested in volunteering that day, please email Sam directly at PTA88President@gmail.com. We will only need 2 volunteers that day.

If you have any questions or concerns about your current pictures, please be sure to contact Lifetouch Customer Support first. If the issue remains unresolved, please get in touch with us and we'll see how we can help on our end.

Our School Leadership Team meets Monday, November 18th at 4:30. Our team will be reviewing our Parent Engagement Policy as well as the Parent-School Compact.

https://www.ps88q.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2276250&type=d&pREC_ID=2248991