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Attached is the March 2026 school calendar—please save the dates!

Dear PS 2 Families,

We are so excited that March is here, bringing a month full of learning, celebration, and fun activities for our school community! Here are some of the events coming up:

📚 Read Across America – March 2–6
We can’t wait to kick off Read Across America next week! This year, the entire week is a schoolwide spirit week, so be sure to look at the attached flyer to see each day’s theme and join the fun. We are wearing ORANGE on Monday. If you would like to purchase a book, you may use the link or QR code below: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/4E4DKERA

📝 NYC School Surveys – Monday, March 2
NYC School Surveys are going out on Monday, March 2, and we need your voice! When families complete the survey, students have the chance to win amazing prizes, so let’s help our BEARS shine and get those surveys in!Please see the attached flyers for more details on how to submit your survey, including the QR code for quick and easy access.

🎶 Hip Hop Family Fun Activity
Get ready to move and groove! Families are invited to join us for a Hip Hop Family Fun session led by Notes in Motion instructor Dan.

Date: Monday, March 2, 2026

Time: 2:20–3:15 PM

Location: Gym (Enter through the Kindergarten door on 76th St.)

⏰ Half Day – Thursday, March 5
Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM for Parent–Teacher Conferences. We encourage all families to schedule a virtual meeting with their child’s teacher. Please note: There will be no HANAC after-school program on this day.

📸 School Picture Retakes
If you would like your child to retake their school photo, please complete our School Picture Retake Request Form: https://forms.gle/BnfFGktEvDsCBFUt7 All requests are due by March 11.

☀️ Summer Rising 2026
The Summer Rising application window will be open from March 3–27 for K-5 grades. Families can apply by visiting: myschools.nyc or click https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/summer-rising

We are looking forward to a wonderful month filled with reading, creativity, movement, and community connection!

We are sharing several helpful community resources available this spring that may benefit your family.

👕 Free Clothing & Shoes
Free new and gently used clothing and shoes will be available on March 10 at 11:00am at Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, 10‑25 41st Ave, LIC, NY 11101

See attached flyer for more details.

🌟 Adult English Classes (Starting April 20–21)
A new 10‑week session is available for beginner to advanced learners, including morning/evening English classes, online beginner English, online citizenship, and morning computer classes in LIC, Astoria, and Jackson Heights. Registration is April 14–16.

Interest forms: English classes Click HERE

• Online citizenship Click HERE

• Computer classes Click HERE

See attached flyer for more details.

💻 Computer Classes (English & Spanish)
Free beginner computer classes covering typing, email, documents, presentations, and more.

Register:Computer26 Click Here

Location: Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement, 10‑25 41st Ave, LIC, NY 11101 Contact: [email protected] 862‑367‑6647

See attached flyer for more details.

🧾 Immigration Legal Services
Free consultations and assistance for citizenship, green card renewals, DACA, family petitions, FOIA, and more. Support is also available for recently arrived immigrants, including asylum, work permits, TPS, and immigration court guidance. Families can join the waitlist through the legal referral form.

See attached flyer for more details.

We have lots of fun updates and important information to share with you, so here is everything you need to know!

📸 School Picture Retakes We have created a School Picture Retake Request Form for any parent who would like their child to retake their school photo. If you would like to request a retake, please complete the form using the link below: School Picture Retake Request Form: https://forms.gle/BnfFGktEvDsCBFUt7 We kindly ask that all responses be submitted by March 11.

🎶 Hip Hop Family Fun Activity We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Hip Hop Family Fun Activity! Learn Hip Hop dance moves with your child, lead by Notes in Motion dance instructor Dan. Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: 2:20–3:15 PM Location: Gym (Families will enter through the Kindergarten door on 76th St.)

Please note that Thursday, March 5th will be a half day. Students will be dismissed at 11:00 AM due to Parent–Teacher Conferences. We encourage all families to schedule a meeting with their child’s teacher.

There will be no HANAC after-school program on this day.

📚 Read Across America – March 2–6 Next week, March 2–6, we will be celebrating Read Across America. Please take a moment to look at the attached flyer for the fun activities happening throughout the week. If you would still like to purchase a book, you can use the link or QR code below: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/4E4DKERA