Author: The CPA of PS16

As summer camp approaches capacity we look forward to a fun filled adventure with your children! We are currently FULL for PreK and Kindergarten campers. We will only accommodate PreK/K campers who also have an older sibling attending camp.

Early bird pricing is available through April 14th after which prices will increase.

Camp Balance payments are due by May 21st. Please reach out to ps16cpa@gmail.com with any questions

The final three days of the school year are early dismissal days (12:45pm). We have arranged with our teachers to run an extended day program until 5:30pm on Friday June 24th, Monday June 27th and Tuesday June 28th. This program will run in both the main building and the annex. Cost is $60 per day or $150 for 3 days. Registration will open this week.

Register now to secure your child’s spot and take advantage of lower prices! Prices will increase on April 13th

More information and registration links can be found HERE

UPDATE: 03/23/22 Spots are filling up fast!! We have already reached capacity for enrollment for PreK4 and Kindergarten students. Only Prek4 and Kindergarten students who have an older sibling enrolling in camp will be given sibling preference and be able to register. If you wish to join our PreK4 and/or Kindergarten waitlist for camp please email ps16cpa@gmail.com

As of March 29, PreK and K registration is closed. REGISTER NOW. SPOTS ARE FILLING UP RAPIDLY.

Please see the attached letter from PS 16 Principal, Mrs Watkins Williams, in regards to the CASPER program for September 2022. Our principal continues to do everything within her power to support and advocate for PreK families – our future PS 16 students!

PRE-K-LETTER-1-1

Registration will open at 7pm this evening (Friday March 4th)

Class descriptions can be found HERE. Please note that there will be a CPA Fee of $75 added to each class to cover administrative and insurance fees.

Registration links can be found HERE

We are so excited to finally be able to resume our After School Enrichment Program!!  We know how much our students benefit from the enrichment opportunities at PS16 each year. Our parent council has worked with our teachers to create a program filled with a multitude of fun learning activities. Classes will begin on Monday March 7th.

Understanding that these are challenging times for all of us, the parent council has chosen to reduce the typical surcharge normally included in the running of these programs to cover our administrative, and insurance costs as well as the District imposed security fee.

Unfortunately we are unable to hold any classes in the Annex building due to CASPER currently using all available spaces there. All classes will be held in the main building. Annex students may be brought to the main building by their parent to participate in classes. Regretfully Annex students who attend CASPER are unable to enroll at this time. Students in Grades 2-5 who attend CASPER in the main building can fully participate in all classes.

Registration for classes will begin on Friday March 4th at 7pm.

Please find the offered classes and prices here:https://www.ps16cpa.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/afterschool-22-descriptions.pdf Our classes will run for 45 minutes. Please register your children according to their grade level.

PS16 merchandise is now available on our website!

COMING SOON: Uniform Hoodies!

GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past nine years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe.

Last year the CPA of PS16 raised $1200 on Giving Tuesday. These donations go a long way in helping support our students! Please consider donating this Tuesday! If your company has a matching fund make sure you register “The CPA of PS16” so the matching grant will be used for our students! Thank you in advance!

In normal times Diwali is one of the favorite holidays celebrated at PS16. Children and staff dress in traditional outfits and parent volunteers visit classrooms sharing the story of Diwali and spending time making Diwali crafts with our students. With Covid protocols in place we have had to adapt how we celebrate holidays and festivals. While we are unable to celebrate our usual way, we are still able and eager to celebrate!

Our CPA vice president, Shweta Bhatia, undertook the task of organizing and coordinating our Diwali event. We owe her a debt of gratitude.

With much appreciation to Mrs. Watkins Williams and Mr. Salgado for encouraging our children to share their cultures with our school. Students and staff were treated to a   performance by PS16 dancers who learn with Shehnaaz Dance Academy They put on an amazing show and we are honored to share their talents with our school community. Thank you to Shehnaaz Jagasia (Mom to Aaliya and Zoya) for dedicating her time and talents to PS16. We also thank BuzyBugs along with second graders Ahaan Anjaria and Kira Honmane for sharing the story of Diwali.

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