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Dear Families:

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced the City will move towards a new Remote Learning Model for all school days until Spring Recess. Students will not report to school buildings for instruction during this time. School buildings are scheduled to reopen to students following Spring Recess on Monday, April 20, 2020. Monday, March 16, 2020 Tomorrow, March 16, there will be a one-day full system closure, however breakfast and lunch will be available at every building through grab-and-go meals. For the remainder of this week, teachers and administrators will participate in professional development on remote learning, and students will begin picking up materials for continued instruction. The schedule, as we move to remote learning, is as follows: Monday, March 16: Citywide closure. Students, teachers, and principals do not report. Tuesday, March 17-Thursday, March 19: All staff reports. Teachers and principals participate in professional development on remote learning. Thursday, March 19-Friday, March 20: Students who need it will be able to begin process of picking up the technology necessary for remote learning. More guidance to families will be sent this week. Monday, March 23: Remote learning launches, with additional guidance provided throughout the week of the 23. Monday, March 23 Effective Monday, March 23, Regional Enrichment Centers will be available for the children of first responders, healthcare workers, and our most vulnerable populations, with more details to follow. Additionally, remote learning will go into effect for grades K-12. DOE will support schools at all levels of readiness to deliver remote learning, and more information will be provided to families about online platforms.

Please view the DOE link for the latest updates: www.schools.nyc.gov

Welcome to P.S.31Q

The mission of P.S.31Q is to provide our children with an exemplary educational program in a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment. We strive to equip each child with experiences that connect classroom learning to real life. Our dedicated staff and involved parents are committed to excellence and are instrumental in educating the whole child. Together we can make a difference in developing self-confident, literate, life-long learners who will be productive citizens in a technological and culturally diverse world.

Photo Gallery

Chancellor Carranza visits P.S. 31Q & our Big Apple Award recipient, Mrs. Westhall.
Coffee & Chat with Mrs. Graybow, our PTA, & Ms. Maritza.
Our school play announcement...Annie, Jr.!
Harvest Festival 2019...P.S. 31Q staff goes back to the 1980's!
Harvest Festival 2019, grades 4 & 5.
Harvest Festival 2019, grades 2 & 3.
Harvest Festival, Pre-Kindergarten-1st grade.
CSED Week 2019 at P.S. 31Q-Assembly 12.10.19
Holiday Boutique 2019
CSED Week 2019-Imagineering Assembly
Special Guest, Assemblywoman Rozic, Reading to Grades 3 & 4
2019 Winter Concert & Art Show
M.S. 158Q Principal Schandel Speaks to Grades 4 & 5
Attendance Matters Workshop, hosted by Mr. LeRea & Ms. Serfaty
Scholastic Book Fair at P.S. 31Q
Special Guest, Council Member Vallone, installing P.S. 31Q Student Council
Silly Sweater Day 2019
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 1
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 2
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 3
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 4
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 5
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 6
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 7
CSED Week Finale, Family Activity Collage 8
Pre-Kindergarten End of Unit Celebration
Grade 4 Snack & Chat with Mrs. Graybow
Grade 5 Snack & Chat with Mrs. Graybow
Family Art Night with Ms. Ciccotelli on February 28, 2020.

Lunch Applications

Every child must fill out and return a lunch form to school. It's even easier now that you can fill out your lunch application online!

https://www.applyforlunch.com/Application

Upcoming Events

Apr 9

Schools Closed-Spring Recess

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Apr 10

Schools Closed-Spring Recess

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Apr 29 11:00 PM 12:00 AM

PTA Meeting

Executive Board meeting at 6:30pm.

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May 5

PTA Meeting (Elections)

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May 5 08:30 PM 11:30 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences

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Instructional Focus

Instructional Focus: Students at PS 31Q, The Bayside School, will show growth in reading, writing and math, as measured by formative and summative assessment, by receiving targeted small group instruction, engaging in meaningful academic discourse and receiving regular, detailed actionable feedback.

For our 2019-2020 CEP, please view our "school forms" tab above.

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Keep in touch with your child's school and get real time updates using the P.S.31Q App for notifications!

Download today from the App store for IOS!

SEP Jr.- Software Engineering Program for the Elementary Schools

P.S.31Q was one of only 11 Elementary Schools in the New York City Department of Education to be hand selected to participate in the 1st Cohort of this specialized program. The Software Engineering Pilot brings Computer Science and Software Engineering concepts to the Elementary Schools. To learn more about this exciting program and find out about how this will enhance your child's education please visit http://sepnyc.org/sepjr/ and read the School Chancellor's Announcement.

Google Apps For Education

2015-2016 Quality Review Results

P.S. 31Q is pleased to announce that the school's 2015-2016 Quality Review results are now available.

Click the link below to learn more about our "Well Developed" school. QualityReview2016Q031.pdf

News Coverage of P.S.31Q Students Engaged in Programming

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/education/2016/12/6/computer-science-education-week-brings-coding-to-city-classrooms.html

http://www.ny1.com/nyc/queens/news/2016/12/6/bayside-elementary-school-makes-learning-to-code-fun.html

Statement on Accessibility

We are working to make this website easier to access for people with disabilities, and will follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. If you need assistance with a particular page or document on our current site, please contact Mrs. Westhall to request assistance.

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Announcements

Free Meals for All New Yorkers!

Need an Intro to Google Classroom? Please view below!

Remote Learning Begins March 23

New Way of Communication-Now Through April 8, 2020

Letter from Mrs. Graybow, 3.19.20

Google Classroom Codes for P.S. 31Q Students

Chancellor Carranza & DOE Updates Regarding COVID-19 (With Letter from 3.16.20)

School Closure-Important Message

Our P.S. 31Q PTA is on Facebook!

2018-2019 Computer Science Showcase School