Events

Schoolwide Enrichment Clusters (SEM) Begin — October 2 

Learning takes on a whole new dimension as our Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) Clusters return on Friday, October 2! For ten weeks, students in Kindergarten through Grade 2 will have opportunities to explore interests, develop new talents and learn alongside peers through engaging, hands-on enrichment experiences during the school day.

From STEM Science Lab and Board Game Bonanza to Sugar Water Art and Karaoke Club, our enrichment clusters give children an opportunity to learn through creativity, exploration, collaboration and choice. SEM is an important part of our commitment to educating the whole child and creating joyful learning experiences that allow every student to discover something new about the world—and about themselves. 

ESL After-School Program Begins — October 7

Our ESL After-School Program begins Wednesday, October 7, providing additional academic support for English Language Learners in Kindergarten through Grade 2. The program will meet Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:20–3:30 PM and is designed to extend learning beyond the regular school day. 

Through small-group instruction and engaging language-rich activities, students will have additional opportunities to strengthen their English language development while building the vocabulary, comprehension and communication skills that support success across content areas. Most importantly, the program provides students with a supportive environment in which they can practice, participate and continue developing confidence as learners and communicators.

Cornell University Nutrition Workshops — Beginning October 8

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. Beginning Thursday, October 8, workshops will be held on select Thursdays from 8:30–10:30 AM and 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. 

Respect for All SEL Assembly — October 14

At P.S. 222Q, academic learning goes hand in hand with helping children develop the social-emotional skills they need to feel safe, respected and valued. On Wednesday, October 14, students will participate in a special Respect for All Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Assembly centered on kindness, personal space, body boundaries and respect for others. 

Using developmentally appropriate language and examples, we will reinforce expectations that help our youngest learners understand how to care for themselves and one another, communicate appropriately and recognize the importance of respecting another person's space and boundaries. Families will also receive informational materials to help continue these important conversations at home. Together, we are building a school culture in which every child knows: I belong here. I am respected here. I have a responsibility to show that same respect to others.

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.

Fall Harvest Family Night — October 23

Fall is in the air, and one of our favorite family traditions is back! Join us on Friday, October 23, from 4:00–5:30 PM for our annual Fall Harvest Family Night, an afternoon of seasonal fun designed to bring our students, families and staff together.

Families can look forward to games, arts and crafts, pumpkin decorating, homemade fall treats and some good old-fashioned harvest fun. Best of all, every student will go home with a pumpkin of their very own! Our Fall Harvest is about more than celebrating the season—it is another opportunity to strengthen the connections between home and school and create joyful memories together as a P.S. 222Q community. 

Scholastic Book Fair — October 26–30

Books take center stage during our Scholastic Book Fair, Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30! Throughout the week, classes will have scheduled opportunities to visit the fair, browse a wide selection of books and discover new stories, characters and topics that spark their curiosity and love of reading.

The Book Fair will be located in the main-floor corridor outside the cafeteria. Families may also shop with their children during dismissal from 2:20–2:50 PM. If children are bringing money to school, families are asked to send it in an envelope clearly labeled with the child's name and class. 

As we continue our schoolwide focus on All Eyes on Text, the Book Fair is a wonderful way to connect reading at school with reading at home. This helps children begin building personal libraries filled with books they are excited to read.

Inside Broadway After-School Program Begins — October 27

The curtain is going up at P.S. 222Q! Our Inside Broadway After-School Program begins Tuesday, October 27, offering students in Grades 1 and 2 an exciting opportunity to experience the performing arts beyond the regular school day. The program will meet Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:20–4:00 PM. 

Through theater-based experiences, students will have opportunities to use their voices, imaginations and creativity while developing confidence, collaboration and self-expression. The arts provide children with another powerful language for communicating ideas and discovering their individual strengths. We are truly delighted to continue bringing these rich experiences to our young performers.

Halloween Costume Parade — October 30

October ends with one of our students' most anticipated traditions—the P.S. 222Q Halloween Costume Parade! On Friday, October 30, students are invited to come to school dressed in their Halloween costumes and join their classmates for a festive schoolwide celebration, weather permitting. 

Our parade is always a wonderful opportunity for children to celebrate, use their imaginations and enjoy being part of our school community. From superheroes and storybook characters to creative homemade costumes, we look forward to seeing our hallways filled with excitement and school spirit as we bring October to a fun-filled close!