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

November 3rd 2026

This is a reminder that students will participate in remote learning on Tuesday, November 3. We also want to remind families that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place following the remote learning day. We look forward to meeting with families to discuss student progress.

To help your child prepare, we have attached links to video tutorials showing how to log in to TeachHub and access Google Classroom. Teachers have posted the remote learning schedule and assignments in their Google Classroom. Students should check Google Classroom on the morning of November 3 for their teacher's schedule and Google Meet links.

Attendance will be taken and counted for students who join their scheduled Google Meet sessions.

Remote Learning Tutorials: Remote learning tutorial

If you need additional assistance, please email:

Ms. Trinidad: [email protected]
Ms. Pascarella: [email protected]
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a successful remote learning day and productive Parent-Teacher Conferences.

November Calendar

Our November calendar is attached. Please take a moment to review it and save the dates for these upcoming events:

November 3 – Remote Instruction (Half Day) & Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 5 – Building Strong Readers Parent Workshop (In-Person & Virtual)
November 9 – SORA Parent Workshop
November 11 – No School (Veterans Day)
November 18 – PTA Meeting (Virtual)
November 20 – Perfect Attendance Celebration
November 23 – Family Fun Day
November 24 – School Picture Day
November 26-27 – No School (Thanksgiving Recess)

Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to a wonderful month ahead!

Remote Learning on Tuesday, November 3

This is a reminder that students will participate in remote learning on Tuesday, November 3. We also want to remind families that Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place following the remote learning day. We look forward to meeting with families to discuss student progress.

To help your child prepare, we have attached links to video tutorials showing how to log in to TeachHub and access Google Classroom. Teachers have posted the remote learning schedule and assignments in their Google Classroom. Students should check Google Classroom on the morning of November 3 for their teacher's schedule and Google Meet links.

Attendance will be taken and counted for students who join their scheduled Google Meet sessions.

If you need additional assistance, please email:

Ms. Trinidad: [email protected]
Ms. Pascarella: [email protected]
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to a successful remote learning day and productive Parent-Teacher Conferences.

PS2 Family News: Upcoming Workshops & Events

Thank you for joining us yesterday to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. It was wonderful to come together as a school community. We are especially grateful for your generous donations and support, which made this event possible. Thank you for helping us create such a meaningful and memorable celebration!

📢 Reminder for 5th Grade Families
Tomorrow, October 7, we will host a virtual Middle School Admissions Workshop. Families may attend either the 10:30 AM or 5:00 PM session. We will discuss MySchools accounts, school selection, admissions information, and open house opportunities.

🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event Reminder
Join us on Thursday, October 8 at 8:30 AM at PS2 for an important Breast Cancer Awareness Month event. Together, we will raise awareness, learn about early detection, community resources, and wellness tips for families.

📚 NYC Reads Family Guidance
Families of students in grades participating in NYC Reads are encouraged to explore the NYC Reads Family Guidance resources. These materials can help you learn more about what your child is reading in school and how you can support literacy learning at home.

📄 NYC Public Schools Family Update – October 2026
Please review the latest NYC Public Schools Family Update for important information about upcoming school dates, parent-teacher conferences, remote learning on Election Day, high school and middle school admissions, vaccination requirements, and the NYCPS cell phone and electronic device policy.

Please see the attached flyers for more details on all topics.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

PS 2 Family Updates: Book Fair, Meet the Teacher & More!

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!

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!