P.S.16Q The Nancy DeBenedittis School

Yesterday we welcomed 900+ participants to our Early Childhood Fair. Our families explored and learned what we already know, D24 is a great place to learn! Thank you to the teams at Mosaic Pre-K Center and NYSCI for making the day possible! @nysci @DOEChancellor @NYCSchools

PS 16Q welcomed families with smiles, open hearts—and a little mac & cheese love 💙🧀 to the D24 Early Childhood Fair! @PS16Queens #BoldStartBrightFuture #D24Strong

Todos los útiles escolares son GRATUITOS y estaran disponibles para TODOS nuestros estudiantes!!! Recibirán cuadernos, lápices, crayones, carpetas, etc., ya sea en la Fiesta de Regreso a Clases o durante la primera semana de clases. También se regalarán mochilas!!! ❤️❤️❤️

ALL Back to School Supplies will be provided for ALL our Students! Students will receive notebooks, pencils, crayons, folders, etc. at our Back 2 School Bash! or during the 1st Week Back! Backpacks will also be given away! ❤️❤️❤️ @NYCSchools @DOEChancellor @mskatheriner

Explora nuestro NUEVO programa escolar-Empoderar a los estudiantes a través de oportunidades de aprendizaje! Únase a la Directora de Estudiantes Multilingües y Estudiantes del Idioma Inglés Penido y a la Directora Rodríguez. TODOS ESTÁN INVITADOS! Ingrese por la entrada principal

Explore Our NEW School Program-Empowering students through exciting learning opportunities! Join Director of Multilingual Learners & English Language Learners Evelyn Penido & Principal Rodriguez. ALL ARE INVITED! Enter through main entrance of school @NYCSchools @NYC_District24

Learn more about the Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy: schools.nyc.gov/DevicePolicy

This policy helps create a learning environment that keeps students engaged and reduces distractions, so every student can thrive. If students use devices during the school day, schools will respond with clear, progressive steps to encourage better habits.

🚨 New @NYCSchools Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy! 📲 State law now requires that smartphones and other personal internet-enabled devices like smartwatches cannot be used on school grounds during the school day.

💳 Lost/damaged your card? Replace it at ANY @NYCSchools summer site:   ✏️ Elem/Middle: July 7–Aug 6 🎒 High School: July 14–Aug 6 ⏰ Mon–Wed, 9 AM–11 AM   Call 718-935-2200 (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM) to locate your nearest summer site, or visit: nyc.gov/SummerRising.

Hey, students! 👋 Remember: your school-issued OMNY card is valid through August 31—even if you’re not in summer school. 🌞 Use it to commute to your summer jobs, visit your local public library, chill at your nearby cooling center, and much more!

Boletín para familias- Estrellitas: ¡Edición de mayo! ¡Echa un vistazo a todos nuestros eventos, festivales y talleres de mayo! ¡Nos lo pasamos genial! Les recordamos que no hay clases el 19 de junio. @NYCSchools @NYC_District24 @DOEChancellor @Mskatheriner

Little Stars Parent Newsletter May Wrap-Up Edition! Take a look at all our events, festivals, and workshops in the month of May! We had a blast! As a reminder no school on June 19th! @NYC_District24 @NYCSchools @DOEChancellor @Mskatheriner

Today ‼️- Meeting and Elections/ Hoy‼️ - Reunion y Elecciones. The PTA Executive Board Positions are open for the next school year 2025-2026 President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please let us know if you would like to nominate a parent. @Mskatheriner @NYCSchools

Let's Go Mets!!! #LGM    @CitiField @Mets 4th grade End of Year Trip to Citifield! #funtimes #goodvibes #love 200 PS 16 strong at CitiField! @NYCSchools @NYC_District24 @Mskatheriner @DOEChancellor #educationday

Our entire 4th grade went on their end of year trip to @CitiField to see the @Mets play! Here's them arriving to the stadium!!! 🧡💙🧡💙 💫 @NYCSchools @NYC_District24 @Mskatheriner #love #community #funtimes #experienes #educationday #200strong

Our entire 4th grade went on their end of year trip to @CitiField to see the @Mets play! & guess what! They won!Thank you to our amazing 4th grade teachers, family chaperones & team for making this memorable experience come to life 🧡💙🧡 @NYCSchools @NYC_District24 @Mskatheriner

Parent Workshop/Taller de Padres Come in your active wear & join us for a ZUMBA class! Join us in our school's cafeteria! ¡Ven con tu ropa deportiva y únete a nuestra clase de ZUMBA! ¡Baila sin parar! Ven a nuestra cafeteria! @NYC_District24 @NYCSchools @Mskatheriner

¡Limpieza de clóset! ¡Los invitamos a ayudarnos a limpiar nuestro clóset comunitario! ¡Traigan su propia bolsa y lleven a casa los artículos necesarios para sus familias! Hoy de 2:30 p. m. a 4:00 p. m. y el 16, 17 y 18 de junio. @NYC_District24 @NYCSchools

Closet Clean Out!! We are inviting you to help us clean out our community closet! Please Bring your own bag and take home any needed items for your families! Today 2:30-4:00pm & June 16, 17 and 18th! @NYC_District24 @NYCSchools