Read-A-Thon 'Fall Edition'
The PTA of PS166Q has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this Fall!
Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Our Read-A-Thon starts Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
About one week before our Read-A-Thon starts we will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323832323838/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Parent Teacher Association of PS166Q
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2024
MEMO: Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day 2024
To: All Staff & Families
From: Ms. Matsas
On November 14, our school and community will be participating for the second year in a row in Ruby Bridges: Walk to School Day. This initiative was started in 2018 by a group of elementary Safety Patrol students in San Francisco, California to commemorate the bravery and courage of Ruby Bridges an icon for the civil rights movement. The goal is to commemorate Ruby’s legacy and take a stand against racism and bullying.
Leading up to this day, teachers will conduct lessons with their students to teach the history behind this event. Students and families are welcome to make signs or hold the poster distributed. On 11/14, we will all wear dark PURPLE!
Meeting points have been set up around the neighborhood of our school, where staff, students and families can meet and walk together to school.
Students MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES until your child goes into school. STUDENTS MAY NOT BE DROPPED OFF AT THESE MEETING POINTS.
Please join us at any of the following locations by 7:30am:
Broadway and 34th Street
35th Avenue and Steinway
33rd Street and 35th Avenue
Crescent St. and 36th Avenue’
Students that ride the bus will get off the bus at Exit 4 and then walk to 35th Avenue to enter the school from Exit 1 as a group so they can participate as well. Staff will lead students off the bus and to the main entrance.
After the students get to school and throughout the day, there will be lessons, read alouds and schoolwide announcements to continue honoring Ruby Bridges and the courageous and powerful role she played in history.
Looking forward to an amazing experience!
Ms. Matsas
Assistant Principal
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from Nov meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from Dec meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from Jan meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from Feb meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from March meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from April meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from May meeting
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
PTA General Meeting
On Monday, November 4, at 6:30 PM, at the General PTA Meeting in the auditorium, the PTA will be holding a special election to fill the role of President, who resigned effective September 27, 2024. That resignation was announced at the PTA meeting on October 7.
We will also hold an expedited election for the role of Treasurer, who resigned effective October 17, 2024.
All nominations will be taken from the floor at the election meeting. If candidates would like to run with another parent/caregiver for either role (as Co-Presidents or Co-Treasurers), please state that to the Nominating Committee, which consists of non-Executive Board PTA members.
Meeting Agenda:
• Call to Order
• Approval of minutes from Oct meeting
• Special and Expedited Election
• President’s Report
• Treasurer’s Report
• Committee Reports
• Principal’s Report
• School Leadership Team (SLT) Report
• Student of the Month ceremony
• New Business
• Adjournment
All are welcome, including students, siblings, and extended family. Minutes are linked to on our website: https://www.ptaofps166.org/helpful-resources
https://www.ptaofps166.org/executive-board-position-descriptions
Wear your favorite jersey or team colors for “Team-up Against Unhealthy Choices”
Wednesday 10/30
Wear your favorite jersey (or team colors)
Team-up Against Unhealthy Choices
Wear your favorite outfit for “Not Impressed by Unhealthy Choices”
Wear your favorite outfit
Not Impressed by Unhealthy Choices
Wear futuristic clothes or all gray like a robot for “A Healthy Future”
Monday 10/28
Wear futuristic clothes (or all gray like a robot)
A Healthy Future
Wear mismatched clothes for “Life Can Get Messy if You Choose to Be Unhealthy”
Wear mismatched clothes for “Life Can Get Messy if You Choose to Be Unhealthy”
Wear 80s and 90s clothes or neon colors for “Backing Away From Unhealthy Choices”
Wear 80s and 90s clothes (or neon colors)
Backing Away From Unhealthy Choices
Wear RED for “Red'dy to Live a Healthy Life”
Wear RED for “Red'dy to Live a Healthy Life”
Wear BLACK to Black Out Bullying
Wear BLACK to Black Out Bullying this Friday, October 18.
October is Anti-Bullying Month. Stop Bullying. Stand Up. Speak Out.
Parents Workshop
Parents workshop "The World As Our Classroom" by Wendy Walker-Wilson from Dial-A-Teacher on October 16, at 9:30 am at P.S. 151 50-05 31st Avenue Woodside, NY 11377
Picture Days
Picture Days take place during school and the school will email you prior to this week to let you know which day your child(ren)’s class will have photos taken.
The PTA always needs volunteer caregiver/parents for these days so if you are able to come in for half a day or a few hours, email us at info@ptaofps166.org.
Open School Week
Come visit your child's classroom between 8:30–10:00 AM on the days listed! Taking videos or photos in the classroom is not permitted.
Monday, October 7: Grades 4 & 5 (no dual language classes)
Tuesday, October 8: Grades 2 & 3 (no dual language classes)
Wednesday, October 9: Grades K & 1 (no dual language classes)
Thursday, October 10: Grades 3K & PreK and Dual Language K–5
Friday, October 11: Dual Language K–5
Spirit Day: Wear traditional clothing, headpiece, or colors to represent Hispanic heritage
Wear traditional clothing, headpiece, or colors to represent Hispanic heritage. (optional)
Spirit Day: Dress Like Your Favorite Hispanic Role Model, Musician, or Historic Figure
Spirit Day: Dress Like Your Favorite Hispanic Role Model, Musician, or Historic Figure (optional)
Spirit Day: Wear Team Gear to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
SHOW OFF YOUR FAVORITE HISPANIC TEAM, ATHLETE OR COUNTRY AND WEAR SPORTS ATTIRE (optional)
Spirit Day: Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
Wear Green, Red, and/or White to celebrate Mexican Independence Day. (optional)
Welcome Back Pasta Social
RSVP for the PTA's Welcome Back Pasta Dinner Social.
Come and 'spaghet' it Wednesday, September 11, from 5:30–7:30 PM in the PS166Q cafeteria. Reconnect with families you know, meet new-to-166 families.
One FREE ticket gets you a plate for pasta, drink, and dessert. Space is limited so only those with an RSVP confirmation can attend. Attending this event gives the PTA consent to photographs and video recording for promotional purposes.
Let's kick off the 2024–2025 school year with a party!
