During Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, P.S. 222 proudly celebrated the extraordinary dedication, compassion and commitment of our teachers and staff. Throughout the week, we recognized the many ways our educators and support staff go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing and engaging learning environment for every child. 

We extend our sincere gratitude to our PTA for generously sponsoring a special luncheon in honor of our staff. Their thoughtful gesture helped make the week a meaningful celebration of the individuals who work tirelessly each day to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students. 

Our second grade students proudly presented Let’s Eat!, a lively musical performance that showcased their creativity, confidence and growing talents. After months of rehearsals with Ms. Kirsten Kammermeyer and Mr. Jason Albertson, students took to the stage to perform for classmates, families and community members. 

Through song, movement and acting, they demonstrated teamwork, perseverance and a love of the performing arts. The production was a tremendous success and provided students with a memorable opportunity to shine while celebrating all they had accomplished throughout the school year. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our artistically talented teachers and co-directors, Ms. Kirsten Kammermeyer, Theater Teacher, and Mr. Jason Albertson, Music Teacher.

Students in 3-K through Grade 2 participated in Yogi Beans wellness assemblies designed to promote mindfulness, movement and emotional well-being. During these interactive sessions, students practiced yoga poses, focused breathing techniques and positive affirmations that encouraged self-awareness, concentration and stress management. 

As part of our ongoing commitment to social-emotional learning, the assemblies provided students with valuable strategies for developing resilience, self-regulation and healthy habits that support success both inside and outside the classroom. 

Families gathered for an informative NYC Kids RISE workshop led by Parent Coordinator Tatyana Acuna. During the session, parents learned about the Save for College Program, including how to activate their child’s NYC Scholarship Account, access available incentives, and take additional steps to grow savings for future college and career opportunities. 

The workshop empowered families with practical information and resources while reinforcing the importance of planning for their children’s long-term educational success. 

In recognition of 529 Day, P.S. 222 partnered with NYC Kids RISE to promote college and career readiness through a special family engagement activity. Parent Coordinator Tatyana Acuna distributed NYC Kids RISE activity booklets that encouraged students and families to think about their future goals, dreams and aspirations. 

Through interactive activities focused on saving, planning and goal setting, students explored the importance of preparing for their future while learning about the opportunities available through the Save for College Program. The event served as a meaningful reminder that even small steps taken today can help build a brighter future tomorrow. 

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.