PS 98Q - The Douglaston School

Thank You PS 98 Families

On behalf of all the PS 98 Teachers, Staff, and Administration, thank you for your generosity and thoughtful appreciation.  We value your partnership in teaching and caring for your children every day. 

 

Tuesday, May 14 - Pre-K offers released, Safety Meeting 2:45 pm

Wednesday, May 15 - NYS Science Test (Grade 5 only) and Chorus 2:40-3:40 pm

Thursday, May 16 - Grade 3 class trip and Broadway Musical 2:40-5:00 pm

Friday, May 17 - Spirit Day and Dance Programs 2:40-4:00 pm

 

Read-A-Thon

PS 98 extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community!  We are incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Donations totaled over $4,000.  Thank you for your generosity. 

Total Minutes Read: 55,260

Top Class: 18,558 minutes (4-203)

Top Three Readers: 

Bryce Lee 12,040 minutes (4-203)

Naren Ray 2,515 minutes  (5-205)

Naya Ray 2,495 minutes (3-208)

Top Donators:

Katie Tsoumas $450.00 (2-206)

Lucas Fields $375.00 (K-102)

Menios Gordos $325.00 (3-201)

Olivia Dunnigan $325.00 (4-209)

 

Congratulations on a job well done!

 

PTA News

World's Fair - Saturday, June 1st 12-3pm in the school yard

Come take a trip around the world with us. Learn about different cultures through food, performances, and activities. 

 

We need day-of volunteers and food donations to make this event a success! Please fill out this form here: https://bit.ly/3y6mbyr so the appropriate committee can contact you.

Buy your discounted admission and tickets here: https://WorldsFair2024.givesmart.com! Depending on the weather, tickets may sell out!

 

If you are interested in helping with planning and tasks before the event, please email ps98pta@ps98pta.com 

 

Please see the attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions or prefer to email us about your food donation, etc., contact us at ps98pta@ps98pta.com.

Thank you for helping us bring the sights, tastes, and sounds to the kids that represent our diverse background.

 

Nominations

The PTA is looking for individuals who are willing to serve as leaders on the Executive Board for the 2024-2025 school year.  We also will be holding elections for the SLT second grade representative to hold a two-year term (2nd grade in 2024-2025).  PTA Elections are scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7pm via Zoom meeting.  Please put the date in your calendars.  

You may nominate yourself or any other parent/legal guardian in the school, so long as they are not employed by PS 98. Details on how to nominate are in the attached letter.
If you have questions, please reach out to the contact person on the Nominations Committee, Alexis Soterakis, at alexissoterakis@hotmail.com.  

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PS 98 Student Council

Our next school spirit day is Flag Day ( June 14), and it will be Red, White and Blue Day.  Please see the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PcezV2f7WwaKSdKj0w477s1e7mohSPmgd4VV2BVq3-Y/edit?usp=sharing

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