Events

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Find information about upcoming events, special activities and family gatherings so you can mark your calendar and join us in building a vibrant school community.

June 2026 Upcoming Events

First Day of School: Arrival & Dismissal Procedures (September 10)

P.S. 222Q will proudly welcome students back for the first day of the 2026–2027 school year on Thursday, September 10. To ensure a smooth and successful opening, families will follow arrival and dismissal procedures designed to help students transition confidently into the new school year.

Kindergarten students will meet their teachers outside the school before entering through the 37th Avenue entrance. First and second grade students will enter through the 87th Street entrance and gather in the multipurpose room to meet their teachers. Parents of 3-K and Pre-K students will accompany their children into the building through the main entrance on the first day of school before following the regular arrival procedures beginning the next school day. Throughout the day, our faculty and staff will be available to welcome students and families and ensure a positive start to the school year.

At the end of the school day, students will be dismissed at 2:20 p.m. from their designated locations. Parents of 3-K students will pick up their children directly from the classroom beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pre-K students will be dismissed from the main entrance on 37th Avenue, Kindergarten students from the 37th Avenue exit on the left side of the building, and Grades 1 and 2 from the 87th Street exit. For the safety of every child, students will only be released to parents or individuals listed on the emergency contact form. Students who travel by school bus or attend an after-school program will be escorted by school staff to their designated location. We appreciate our families' cooperation in helping us ensure a safe, orderly and successful dismissal each day.

Principal's School Supplies Initiative

This year, P.S. 222Q is proud to launch the Principal's School Supplies Initiative, ensuring that every student begins the school year fully equipped for success. Thanks to one-time school funding, the school has purchased all essential classroom supplies for every student in 3-K through Grade 2.

Students will arrive on the first day of school with classroom supplies already waiting for them in their classrooms. Families will only need to provide a backpack, school uniform and, if desired, a reusable water bottle. This initiative reflects our continued commitment to supporting families while ensuring every child begins the school year ready to learn.

September 11 Memorial Program: Honoring Firefighter Christopher A. Santora

On Friday, September 11, the P.S. 222Q community will come together to honor the life and sacrifice of Firefighter Christopher A. Santora and all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

The day will begin with a commemorative Walk of Honor around the school block led by Assistant Principal Tanisha Dorvil in tribute to Christopher Santora's legacy of courage and service. Students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will then participate in a memorial assembly featuring a read-aloud of My Son Christopher by Maureen Santora, helping students learn about Christopher's life and the importance of courage, kindness and service to others.

Leading up to the assembly, classroom teachers will engage students in age-appropriate activities focused on community helpers. Students will create firefighter-themed headbands while learning about the important role firefighters play in keeping our communities safe. Together, these experiences will encourage students to reflect on the values of bravery, compassion and helping others while honoring the enduring legacy of our school's namesake.

New Smith Academic Enrichment After-School Program Begins September 14

Beginning Monday, September 14, P.S. 222Q will proudly partner with Smith Academic Enrichment (SAE) to provide a new after-school program exclusively for P.S. 222Q students in Pre-K through Grade 2.

The program will operate Monday through Friday from 2:30–5:30 p.m. and will include homework help, STEAM activities, sports, arts and crafts, dance and snacks. We are excited to expand learning opportunities beyond the school day while providing families with a high-quality after-school option that supports students' academic, social and creative development.

PTA Uniform Swap (September 24 & 25)

The P.S. 222Q Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) will host its annual Uniform Swap on Thursday, September 24 and Friday, September 25.

Families will have the opportunity to exchange gently used school uniforms and help support fellow members of our school community. The Uniform Swap will take place from 7:30–8:15 a.m. and again from 2:00–2:45 p.m. on both days. This annual event promotes sustainability, supports our families and helps ensure that every student is ready for another successful year at P.S. 222Q.

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