Events

Cornell University Nutrition Workshops — Continuing in November

Healthy habits begin at home, and this fall P.S. 222Q is pleased to partner with Cornell University Cooperative Extension to offer a series of FREE Nutrition Workshops for families. Continuing on Thursday, November 12 and 19, workshops will be held from 8:30–10:30 AM. These workshops will continue through December.

During this interactive series, families will explore practical ways to make healthy choices part of everyday life. Participants will prepare family-friendly recipes, plan meals and menus, read food labels, taste healthy snacks, practice food safety and participate in physical activities. The workshops are designed to provide families with realistic strategies they can use at home while making healthy eating both manageable and enjoyable.

Families who attend six or more sessions will receive a certificate from Cornell University Cooperative Extension. We encourage our families to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to learn, connect with other parents and bring new ideas for healthy living back home to their children. 

Strong Voices, Safe Choices — Helping Children Build Confidence and Stay Safe 

Keeping our children safe, confident and supported is a partnership between home and school. On Friday, November 20 from 8:30–9:30 AM, P.S. 222Q families are invited to join our School Social Worker, Ms. Mayra Palacios-LaRosa, in the Library, Room 310, for an informative parent workshop focused on helping young children understand body safety, personal boundaries and how to speak up when they need help.

During this interactive session, families will learn age-appropriate ways to talk with children about respect and personal space, recognizing what feels safe and what does not, building confidence to speak up and ask for help and identifying trusted adults. Parents will leave with practical language and strategies they can use at home to continue these important conversations with their children.

This workshop supports our ongoing commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for every child and aligns with Chancellor’s Regulation A-750 on child abuse prevention and safety awareness. We encourage all families to join us as we work together to help our children feel safe, confident and supported—at home and at school!

Annual Canned Food Drive — October 15–November 15

The season of giving begins at P.S. 222Q with our Annual Canned Food Drive, running from October 15 through November 15. Families are invited to donate canned goods and other non-perishable food items, which will be collected in our school foyer. These items will be used to support families within our own P.S. 222Q community before the Thanksgiving holiday. 

For our children, the food drive is also an opportunity to put the values we teach into action. By contributing—even one item—students learn that citizenship means noticing the needs of others and understanding that small acts of generosity can make a meaningful difference. We thank our families for helping us demonstrate the compassion and community spirit that make P.S. 222Q such a special place.

Multicultural Day — Celebrating the Cultures of P.S. 222Q

One of the greatest strengths of P.S. 222Q is the rich cultural diversity of our school community! On Tuesday, November 25 from 9:15–10:30 AM, families are invited to join us for our annual Multicultural Day, when each classroom will host its own special celebration. Families will have an opportunity to share their cultures and traditions while helping our children learn about and appreciate the many backgrounds represented throughout our school.

Parents and family members are encouraged to bring their heritage to life through storytelling, music, dance, art and food. Families may also wear traditional or cultural clothing and share presentations that give students a firsthand opportunity to learn about places and traditions from around the world.

Multicultural Day is more than a celebration. It is an opportunity to help our youngest learners develop respect, curiosity and appreciation for cultures beyond their own while taking pride in the traditions that make their families special. Together, we look forward to celebrating the wonderful diversity that makes our P.S. 222Q community so unique!