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The Q300 chess team had their Fall home tournament with a record attendance of 140 participants including 50 from Q300. Congratulations to Landon Koh, a Q300 2nd grader, tied for first in the Open section, beating a number of strong kids and adults. Also, the Q300 chess team will take part in the online nationals […]

Do you have a community building project idea? Interested in initiating a new virtual fundraiser? Have a way to help strengthen Q300? The PTA would like to hear your thoughts! If you have a specific idea that you would like to implement, please fill out this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HK86JzslrkWj2eyZBcFnvk9GC8ztkrKjXNvm1Iusf6Q/viewform?edit_requested=true). The Board will then discuss it at […]

As part of #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, on December 1 and your end of year giving, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the PTA Your donation will help fund programs, services, and resources at Q300 including: enrichment programs, including visual arts, architecture, and dance, and electives and clubs, including Debate Team, Math […]

As we head into this unusual holiday season, here’s a reminder of how you can shop and earn money for Q300! All of these stores have delivery and curbside pickup as options—so shop safely and put your mind at ease. Feel free to share these links with grandparents and friends and family as an easy […]

As many of you know, the Q300 PTA relies on the help of everyone to function. We are seeking volunteers for several committees, as well as looking for those who have amazing skills and talents and are willing to volunteer them to benefit the school. We know that not everyone can attend events, run for […]

We can’t do our usual in-person coat drive collection at school this year, but there are other ways to help our community this winter! Two ways to help out 2020 Queens Boroughwide Winter Coat Drive Donate clean, new or gently worn coats to the 2020 Queens Boroughwide Winter Coat Drive. Convenient drop-off sites all across […]

Q300 PTA will be holding an online book fair with our partner Children’s Bookstore from November 6th through 20th, 2020. We will receive 30% of all sales during this time period. They have a great selection of children’s books from board books to Young Adult and the owner assured me that shipping to New York […]

Q300 PTA 2020 VIRTUAL COSTUME PARADE! Let’s see those costumes! Although we can’t gather in person this year for our annual Costume Party, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to see all of our Q300 friends in their fun and fabulous costumes. So please join our virtual Costume Parade on Flipgrid. Share a photo or short […]

The Q300 PTA is excited to partner with La Guli Bakery of Astoria and Betty Bakery to provide delicious pies for our Thanksgiving feasts and to help raise funds for school programs. Pies come with different flavors (Apple, Dutch Apple, Pumpkin, Purple Sweet Potato, Pecan, Blueberry, and Cherry) and in different sizes (8″ or 10″) […]

Q300 is looking for class parents for 2020-2021. Class Parents play an important role in the Q300 community, supporting the students and teachers in many ways. This year, more than ever, Class Parents will be vital in fostering a community amongst all the families in the grade, whether your child is remote or blended, cohort […]

Q300 PTA is participating in Tea Collection Tea Days Fall Fundraiser again. Tea Collection is a children’s clothing company that sells cute clothes from sizes 0 to 16. The fundraiser starts midnight on Monday, October 5, 2020 and valid through Monday, October 12, 2020. By entering our code into the “promo code” box at checkout, […]

We are looking for volunteers to serve on the Nominations Committee to help (a) identify candidates for the PTA board and for the 3 parent/guardian positions on the School Leadership Team (SLT) and (b) administer the elections virtually that will be occur on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 5:30 pm EDT. The Committee’s responsibilities include […]

Q300 has shared this welcome back school video for 2020-2021 at https://vimeo.com/461902573. In the video, Q300 staff and teachers introduce safety protocols at both lower and upper division campuses. It is highly recommended to watch it before the first day of school if your kids are in the blended mode. Also visit the Q300 website […]

A message from Alexandra Skendrou, OPT Bus Coordinator of Q300: Please check your childrens’ Transportation information at https://mystudent.nyc/. If you have any questions please reach out to Alexandra Skendrou at schoolbusq300.org before Friday, September 25, 2020. OPT buses will run the first day of school on Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Metrocards will be distributed to […]

Principal Sonita Ramkishun has shared the following primary contact information for different kinds of inquiries. Contact person(s) Topics Email Sonita Ramkishun, Principal Schoolwide comments & concerns principalQ300.org Anna Milonakis, Assistant Principal Special Education (IEPs, 504s, etc) amilonakisschools.nyc.gov Gina Mont’Etna K-8 Address changes, attendance questions, immunization forms ginaQ300.org Alexandra Skendrou OPT bus inquires and Lower Division […]

For 6th-8th grade families, Global Kids is starting its online after school programming, starting today September 10th at 3pm! Students may start today (for the kick off party), and enrollment forms will be sent out by the end of the week. Enrollment is open and ongoing throughout the year. Please email Andrea Canova for more […]

Here is the latest update about the after school programs at Q300 (as of Thursday, September 10, 2020). Serious Fun has shared information regarding virtual programming and an in person one for remote learners. Click here for more information: VIRTUAL: Serious Fun will begin registration for its all virtual programs, Launch Math + Science or […]

Please consider running for a leadership position on the PTA Board (http://q300pta.org/pta/about-us/) and parent position on the School Leadership Team (SLT) (http://q300pta.org/pta/q300-school-leadership-team/). We encourage new parents/guardians to join the PTA board and SLT. All PTA Board positions are open (President; Vice President; Secretary; Treasurer; V.P of Fundraising; VP of Communication; VP of Membership, and VP […]

The Queens Borough President Sharon Lee has co-sponsored a study commissioned and conducted by Child Help Partnership at St. John’s University to assess the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic which has inflicted untold physical, emotional and psychological trauma on all New Yorkers including children. The study is specifically looking at Queens children ages 11 to […]

SeriousFun is tentatively planning to offer two options in Fall 2020: one completely virtual program available to all families, and one in person program for students who are doing 100% remote learning. Enrollment/Applications will be available September 1, 2020. Families with credits on account can use their credits towards the cost for either program. Virtual […]

NYChessKids offers an online after school program in Fall 2020. For more information, see https://www.nychesskids.com/online-fall-program or contact Saudin Robovic at nychesskids@gmail.com. Also, NYChessKids offers a hardship scholarship to anyone affected by COVID-19; please contact contact nychesskids@gmail.com for more info as well. Schedule: Monday to Friday 3:00pm – 3:45pm: Beginners 3:45pm – 4:30pm: Intermediate 4:30pm – […]

The Fall 2020 school reopening models that the Chancellor announced on July 8, 2020 can be viewed at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/school-schedules. The DOE guidance recommends families regularly visiting the NYC DOE Return to School 2020 website (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020) for updates and up-to-date information. Please note that Q300 (Principal Sonita Ramkishun and/or Jenny Lando) always shares all important updates […]

Q300 shared the additional resources for summer activities in 2020. See the previous postings on the same topic here and here. NYC DOE Summer Enrichment Challenges and Activities The NYC DOE is hosting weekly virtual summer challenges between July 13, 2020 and August 17, 2020. The challenge for the week of July 27 uses Minecraft […]

Q300 shared the additional resources for summer activities in 2020. See the previous posting on the same topic here. More online summer programs Virtual summer classes from Varsity Tutors: Check out free, online summer classes for students in kindergarten through college in subjects including art, computer science, languages and more. (https://www.varsitytutors.com/virtual-summer-camp-catalog) Virtual summer camp from […]

See the Bus Information page for the latest information about the bus services for 2020-2021. The Q300 Private Bus Committee is currently beginning planning for the 2020-21 school year. Since 2013, Q300 families have worked together to establish private bus routes. During the 2019-20 year, we operated buses for both the Lower and Upper Divisions […]