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P.S. 221Q The North Hills School

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To celebrate Earth Day, we happily hosted families from across D26 for a creative Climate Heroes Art Project and Activity. Thank you to Kim, Wendy, and TogetherHood Artist Liz Livingston for this special event.

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In celebration of Civics for All Week, our students showcased their civics skills & knowledge of key trivia with an exciting Brain Challenge Game Show from #Hollyrock Entertainment. Thank you to our teachers and students for working together and demonstrating good sportsmanship!

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"A warm THANK YOU to our parents who joined our special Translation, Interpretation, & Technology workshop. Shout out to Mr. Robert Williams from Office of Language Access who shared helpful tips & resources about the different online portals & ways to access different platforms.

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We were Heart-warmed to have our "OG" Amazing Original Group of 221 Office Family back together again!
Always part of our pack and in our Hearts 💖

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Thank you to all the many wonderful families who spent time creating luminious lanterns to light their homes for the winter! It was a warm and cozy afternoon and continues our HeArt Tradition!

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We are truly grateful for the warm community of neighbors who sweetly support PS 221! Thank you for the heartfelt kindness Friends Church, Little Neck! Wishing all in our Wolf Pack a wonderful Thanksgiving of blessings and grateful hearts for Family & Friends!

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Thank you so much to SAMMY THE SQUIRREL & the Community Team @ MASPETH FEDERAL SAVINGS for a wonderful financial literacy assembly. Our students learned how money works and the importance of saving for a goal.  Special appreciation to Mrs. Jamie Lynn Vasquez for coordinating!

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PS 221 shines with engaged students, supportive families, and awesome instruction! I had a fantastic visit and was excited to see continued growth and success!

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Thank you to our PTA for bringing the talented Paper Bag Players to perform WE START TO SING!
Students enjoyed creative storytelling, music, dance and a live theatre experience full of imagination.

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Warm thanks to our wonderful D26 district team Kim D'Angelo, Wendy Mo, CEC for presenting three Renewing Yoga sessions with Mrs. Irene Failenbogen to recharge parents' body & mind during this month.

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Our school enjoyed a special custom LUNAR NEW YEAR PERFORMANCE from artists from Flushing Town Hall ~Ms. Songhee Lee and the Chinese Lion Dance from BaBan Chinese Music Society! Everyone enjoyed feeding the lion and four of our students participated in the dance.

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It was heartwarming to have so many families Connect with Chess during our Family Afternoon Event hosted by our Make Your Move Chess Coaches RJ & Peter. Everyone enjoyed learning new moves, making new friends, & being cozy together on a dreary winter day.

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A warm thank you to our parents who joined us for a Renewing Yoga Session presented by CEC26 and hosted by Irene Failenbogen. Hoping you will join us for the next 2 yoga sessions on Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 @ 9 am! Bring a friend to refocus and reset body and mind.

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We would like to thank NED for visiting our school with Ms. Hallie and taking our students on a Resiliency Ride Journey. We learned important skills to succeed at being a champion in school and in life. Never Give Up, Encourage Others, Do Your Best.

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Much appreciation to Mr. Caniano and Mrs. Stockstad for presenting a helpful navigating technology and learning apps workshop for our ENL parents. Thank you to all who supported and attended.

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A very Special Thank You to Health Educator Ms. Leah Defusco from The Floating Hospital for a helpful workshop on personal care, puberty and hygiene. Our Grade 4 & 5 students gained knowledge and were able to ask questions.

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A very Special THANK YOU to Captain Renda & his brave team from Engine 326 along with Firefighter Steve from the FDNY Safety Prevention Unit for teaching our students important safety tips.  We appreciate you our bravest community helpers!

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💖Our students had so much fun creating special and unique messages of appreciation for our wonderful, enthusiastic Principal Ms. Allison Myers. We are happy to have her leading Team 221 to even more excellent achievements ahead 💖

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We are so fortunate to have an amazing PTA who treat us to a nourishing Staff Appreciation Luncheon following parent teacher conferences!  Thank you for all who contributed and volunteers who worked hard to present a special meal for us. PS 221 is a truly fantastic family!

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Thank you to our nurturing guidance counselor Mrs. Michelle Villacres for sharing important tools to help parents empower their children to practice Self Advocacy. We appreciate the parents who joined us for a meaningful workshop/conversation.