PS2Q The Alfred Zimberg School Home

The oringinal PS2 building, displayd as brown brick, with a flag in front and various green and pink trees.
The new eddition to the school building, displayed as a gray concrete building with two trees in front of it.

Our Mission

The mission of P.S. 2Q is to provide a solid academic foundation with an emphasis on social-emotional well-being and equity for all. We will maximize the potential of every student and support their individual needs, thereby preparing all students to be the global citizens of tomorrow.

News & Announcements

Attendance Tracking Update

We are happy to announce our next attendance‑tracking period from Tuesday, January 21th through Monday, April 13th.

We are looking forward to making this round even more fun. We can’t wait to break our record and celebrate all together!

Thank you for helping your child arrive on time each day. Strong attendance builds strong habits, and we appreciate your support.

Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Friendly Reminders

We hope you are well. Please take a moment to review these important dates.

PTA Meeting – January 21 at 6:30 PM We invite all families to join our upcoming PTA meeting. Your participation helps strengthen our school community. To join, please click the link below: https://meet.google.com/bvp-uizh-zvd

3‑K, Pre‑K, and Kindergarten Applications The 3‑K and Pre‑K applications open today, January 14, and close February 27. A reminder that the Kindergarten application deadline is January 23. Families can log in to MySchools at https://myschools.nyc/en/ to create and submit their applications. If you need any help with the application process, please contact Ms. Trinidad.

District 30 & INCLUDEnyc Virtual Workshop District 30, in partnership with INCLUDEnyc, will be hosting a virtual workshop titled “What Is an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for Families of School‑Age Students?” This session will provide a clear overview of the IEP process, including evaluations, eligibility, family roles, and transition planning. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Thank you for staying connected and engaged.

CEC 30's Academic Advancement Committee is hosting a free virtual presentation

CEC 30's Academic Advancement Committee is hosting a free virtual presentation with Literacy Partners on Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 at 6:30pm.

Topic: Science of Reading - How Children Learn to Read

This presentation will be conducted in English and Spanish with time for Q&A at the end.

Learn about evidence-based reading instruction and how you can support your child's literacy development at home.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GdWQI3G_QQaBfPCfkKRxZg


Attached is a flyer to sign up for the upcoming Science of Reading Workshop in February.
Flyer with dates of the testing

Computer-based Testing

Dear PS 2 Families,

Attached is information about computer-based testing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Trinidad at 718-728-1459.

Free NYC Kids RISE scholarship account

A letter went home today with simple steps to activate your child’s free NYC Kids RISE scholarship account. This program is completely free and available to Queens students.

NYC Kids RISE automatically provides eligible students with a $100 scholarship deposit completely free to begin saving for future college or career training. Families can choose to add their own savings later if they wish, but there is no requirement to do so.

Please take a moment to review the letter so you can activate your child’s account and access this opportunity. If you have any questions or need help with activation, please reach out to Ms. Trinidad at [email protected] or 718‑728‑1459 ext. 2.

Upcoming Events

Classroom

21st Century Learning

Our new extension houses a brand new state of the art pre-school that includes both 3K and Pre-K. The 3rd floor of our extension houses our brand new enrichment center! We have a fully equipped visual arts room, dance studio, music room, and advanced STEM Lab. With grants, our students receive dance and music. Our full-time art teacher and STEM teacher have programs that are leading our children to being creative global citizens of tomorrow!