Recent announcements about the school resources

Q300 PTA on social media

Did you know the Q300 PTA is on social media? We’ve been sharing important updates, event reminders, and highlights from our school community—and we want you to be a part of it! Instagram We’ve been actively posting @q300PTA — follow us today for updates on school events, behind-the-scenes photos and stories, and important reminders just […]



School supplies group order for 2025-2026 (order by 6/30/2025)

Q300 PTA has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies to offer parents a discounted package containing all the school supplies requested by your teacher for the first day of school in Fall 2025. Q300 requests that all Q300 families provide school supplies from a grade-specific supplies list. In the previous years, families found it time-consuming […]



DOE Summer Free Summer Meals Program 2024 (6/27/2024 – 8/30/2024)

The Free Summer Meals Program offers free breakfast and lunch to youth aged 18 and under across New York City. The program runs from June 27 to August 30, 2024, at various locations including select NYC Public Schools, community pool centers, parks, and libraries. No sign-up, paperwork, or ID is required. Date: Thursday, June 27, […]



Sports programs/events near Q300

Parents and children in the Q300 community have either participated in or have used the following sports programs/databaase near the Q300 community. If you have any suggestions for the sports programs, please let us know. NYRR Rising New York Road Runner’s youth events (https://www.nyrr.org/youth/races-and-events): Free, untimed events for young children/youth on weekend. Registration required. RaceAwesome […]



DOE’s language access (translation & interpretation) service

NYC Department of Education provides language access (translation & interpretation) service for parents and caregivers who want to learn about their children’s education in their home/native language. The language access service is provided in Arabic, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu. If you or someone you know needs […]



Free summer resources for children in NYC (2023)

Q300 has shared the following resources available for school-aged children in NYC in summer 2023. NYC Parks’ facilities (https://www.nycgovparks.org/facilities): NYC Parks failities in all boroughs offer physical activity to the public throughout the summer. NYC Parks’ free outdoor pools (https://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/places-to-go/pools): Cool off and enjoy the summer at free outdoor pools in every borough. NYC Parks […]



DOE Summer Meals Program 2023 (6/28/2023 – 9/1/2023)

Free breakfast and lunch will be distributed at different locations for all NYC children ages 18 and under. The Summer Meals Program is available throughout New York City at designated public schools, community pool centers, parks, and food trucks. See the latest list of distribution centers at https://cdn-blob-prd.azureedge.net/prd-pws/docs/default-source/default-document-library/summer-311-reports.pdf.



Jewish American Heritage Month 2023 Resources

May is Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of Jewish Americans throughout history. Jewish American Heritage Month is a special time of the year when children have an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our country. Just like different foods and holidays, people from different backgrounds […]



Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2023 Resources

May is Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. We tribute to the generations of AAPI members who have enriched America’s history. This is a list of resources for introducing the AAPI heritages to children. Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month – Resources – 2023 New York Public Library The NYPL will host a few […]



National Arab American Heritage Month (April 2023)

The month of April is National Arab American Heritage Month. Learn about Arab Americans’ long history, contributions and culture in the United States. Below are a list of resources to help you get started: Nation Arab American Heritage Month – Resources – April 2023 Find a list of children’s books, activities and many other resources […]