PS2Q The Alfred Zimberg School Home

We have an exciting week ahead! Please see the attached flyers for more details.

📚 BOOK FAIR
Our amazing PTA is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair in Room 345 from Tuesday, September 29 through Friday, October 2! Students will have the opportunity to shop with their classes.

🍎 MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
Families are also welcome to shop the Book Fair during Meet the Teacher Night this Wednesday, September 30, from 4:00–7:00 PM.

⚠️ Please note: There will be NO HANAC on Wednesday, September 30.

🥗 FAMILY MEAL APPLICATION (LUNCH FORM)
Tomorrow, we will send home the Family Meal Application. Families can either scan the QR code to complete it online or fill out the paper form, whichever is easiest for you. Completing the form is very important because it helps our school receive important funding for programs and resources.

🎉 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION & FAMILY POTLUCK
Join us on Monday, October 5, from 2:25–3:20 PM in the school cafeteria as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, music, culture, and classroom projects!

Your kindness and generosity are what make events like this possible! 💙 Any contribution, big or small, will help us create a wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for our PS 2 community. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

We look forward to a wonderful week with our PS 2 families!

PS 2 Families, save the date! Join us for our Title I Parent Meeting on Friday, Oct. 2 at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria. Can’t attend in person? We will also live stream the meeting! See attached flyer for more details.

As a reminder, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur.

PTA Virtual Meeting
Please join us for our September PTA Meeting on Wednesday, September 23, at 6:30 PM. All families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

📌 Important Reminder: NYCSA and Kids Rise letters have been sent home to students who have not yet activated their accounts.

If you received a NYCSA letter, please activate your account as soon as possible. NYCSA provides access to important information about your child, including attendance, report cards, test scores, and emergency contact information.

If you received a Kids Rise letter, we strongly encourage you to activate the account to access funds available to help support your child's future education.

Please see the attached letters for more information.

If you need assistance with your NYCSA or Kids Rise account, please contact Ms. Trinidad at [email protected] or 718-728-1459 ext. 2.

Attendance Raffle Coming Soon!
Our Attendance Raffle is starting soon! To be eligible, students must arrive on time every day.

⏰ School starts promptly at 8:00 AM, so students should be in the building by 8:00 AM. Teachers pick up their classes at 8:00 AM and head directly to the classroom.

Being on time helps students start their day ready to learn and succeed!

Water Safety Update: Please read the attached letter regarding water safety for important information.

Thank you for your partnership and continued support.

Dear P.S. 2 Families,

We are excited to welcome you back for the start of a new school year! The first day of school is Thursday, September 10. Please review the important information below to help make the first day as smooth as possible.

The school instructional day begins at 8:00 am for ALL students

Please do not ever leave your child unattended in front of the school.

7:30 a.m. arrival:

Breakfast begins at 7:30 am for grades K-5. The doors on 21st Avenue open at 7:30 a.m. for K-5 students eating breakfast. All students must enter through these doors for breakfast.

8:00 a.m. arrival:

Grades 1-5 continue to enter through the doors on 21st Avenue until 8:10 a.m.

Kindergarten - Enter on 76th Street until 8:10 a.m. (Older siblings must enter on 21st. Avenue)

3K and Pre-K - Enter through the main entrance on 75th Street with their parent(s).


*Parents, please refrain from allowing your child to stand/play on the stairs while you wait to enter. This becomes a safety hazard.



K-5 STUDENTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO ENTER ON 75TH STREET BEFORE 8:10 a.m.



Bring Your Entry Ticket
Please remember to bring your colored entry ticket, which was sent home with your child’s report card in June. This will help us direct your child to the correct location quickly.

Classroom Supply Bags
Please bring your child’s classroom supplies in bags clearly labeled with your child’s name. This will help us keep everything organized and make sure supplies get to the correct classroom. This information can be found on our website: www.ps2q.org

Use the Correct Entrance
Please enter through the door designated for your child’s grade level or class. This will help us maintain a safe and organized arrival.

Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Please review the Arrival and Dismissal Procedures (attached) before the first day of school so you know where your child should enter and where to pick them up at dismissal.

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September Important Dates

Sept. 8: HANAC Afterschool Application Help, 12:00–3:00 PM
Sept. 9: FREE Backpacks for P.S. 2 Students, 12:00–1:30 PM
Sept. 10:First Day of School & Attendance Tracking Begins
Sept. 14: NYCSA Parent Workshop, 8:20–9:15 AM & HANAC Starts
Sept. 21: NO SCHOOL
Sept. 23: Kids Rise Parent Workshop, 8:20 AM
Sept. 30: Meet the Teacher Night, 4:00–7:00 PM & NO HANAC
Please see the attached September calendar for more details and save these important dates.

We look forward to welcoming all of our students and families back to P.S. 2 for another wonderful school year!