On April 15, our First Grade students proudly performed in their Spring Concert, showcasing their musical growth, confidence and enthusiasm. Students delighted the audience with a lively and engaging program that included We’re Making Popcorn, Las Estaciones, Little Green Frog, I Love Soccer!, and Here We Go Wild, bringing energy and joy to the stage.

This special event highlighted the importance of the arts at P.S. 222Q, giving students the opportunity to express themselves creatively while building stage presence and collaboration skills. Families enjoyed watching their children shine, and the excitement and pride throughout the performance were truly heartwarming.

We are incredibly grateful to our music teacher and staff for their dedication in preparing our students for this performance. The concert was a beautiful celebration of learning, creativity and the strong sense of community that defines our school.

On Friday, April 17, P.S. 222Q hosted Family Fitness Night, an exciting and engaging event that brought families together to promote healthy lifestyles and strengthen connections within our school community. The evening provided a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to participate in a fun, active and supportive environment where movement and wellness took center stage.

Led by our physical education teacher, Ms. Irene Bastas, families participated in a dynamic session filled with movement, music and interactive activities that encouraged teamwork, coordination, and joyful participation. In addition, a high-energy Zumba session led by Mr. Daniel Bustos, paraprofessional, brought even more excitement and energy with families fully engaged and enjoying every moment.

Family Fitness Night was a great success, reinforcing the importance of physical activity while creating meaningful opportunities for connection and fun. It was truly special to see our school community come together, moving, laughing and celebrating wellness as one.

Our Title I Parent Resource Fair was a wonderful success, which brought families together with community organizations to share valuable resources and information. Families had the opportunity to connect with representatives, learn about available services and gather tools to support their children’s learning and well-being.

The event created a welcoming space for families to engage with the school and community in a meaningful way. Parents left feeling informed, supported and empowered with knowledge about programs that can benefit their children both inside and outside of school.

We thank all of our partners and families who attended and contributed to making this event such a positive experience for our school community.

On April 27, P.S. 222Q proudly welcomed Los Pleneros de la 21 for a vibrant and engaging cultural arts assembly connected to our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) work. Students experienced the rich Puerto Rican traditions of bomba and plena through music, movement and storytelling, creating an atmosphere filled with energy, rhythm and joy.

This experience went beyond a performance, offering students a meaningful opportunity to explore identity, self-expression and community. Through participation and observation, students developed a deeper appreciation for cultural traditions while strengthening important SEL skills such as self-awareness, empathy and respect for others.

Events like this reflect our commitment to creating inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments where all students feel valued, connected and inspired. It was a powerful and memorable experience that celebrated culture while supporting the social and emotional growth of our students.

On April 30, P.S. 222Q proudly hosted Career Day, where our students had the opportunity to learn about a wide range of professions from our parent presenters. Students engaged with professionals including a baker, firefighter, nurse and transportation planner, as well as a computer technician, electrician, assistant principal, museum director, psychotherapist and real estate professional.

This event provided meaningful exposure to real-world careers in an engaging and age-appropriate way. Through interactive panel discussions, students asked questions, made connections and began to explore their own interests and future aspirations. Hearing directly from professionals helped bring learning to life and sparked curiosity across all grade levels.

We are incredibly grateful to our parent presenters for generously sharing their time, experiences and expertise. Their participation made Career Day both memorable and impactful, helping our students see the many possibilities that lie ahead for their futures.

On September 3, 2025, the staff of P.S. 222Q came together to reflect deeply on our shared purpose as educators and to reignite our school’s mission and vision. This collaborative process reaffirmed what we believe about teaching and learning, and how we bring those beliefs to life every day in our classrooms.

Our Vision
At P.S. 222Q, we teach so that every child feels safe, engaged and excited.

Our Mission
      Our mission is to provide daily opportunities for language-rich talk, cultivate joy and belonging through classroom routines and strengthen learning through strong family partnerships.

To make our mission visible in every classroom, we identified three daily practices that guide our work:

1. Daily Opportunities for Language-Rich Talk
   Students engage in meaningful conversation across all subjects through turn-and-talks, partner routines, songs, chants and structured sentence frames that build vocabulary and confidence.
   
   

2. Joy and Belonging
   Classrooms are joyful spaces where students feel seen, heard and valued. Each day includes positive greetings, affirmations, movement breaks and opportunities for self-expression and reflection.
   
   

3. Strong Family Partnerships
   We believe learning is strongest when families are involved. From Meet the Teacher Nights and publishing parties to family workshops and ongoing communication through ClassDojo, we actively partner with parents to celebrate and support every child’s growth.
   
   

Together, these practices reflect our commitment to creating a safe, language-rich and joyful learning community—one where children, families and educators learn and thrive together.