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About P.S. 211Q

Welcome to the P.S. 211 Elm Tree Family!
 
At P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School, we believe that clear communication along with our parent’s involvement within our school community is key to our student’s success. With this in mind, our goal is to utilize the many digital tools (such as our school website) to constantly stay in contact with our parents while also keeping them informed of all that goes on within our school on a day-to-day basis. 

We want our parents to have everything they need to be active participants in their child’s education, which is why we have redesigned our school website to provide our parents with the information and resources that they need to achieve this goal. Everything that our parents need to know about our school and how to ensure your child's success is transparent on our website.

Latest News

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December 19th, 2025 - P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary Fall 2025 Family Survey Results

Dear Elm Tree Families,

Thank you to all who participated in our Fall 2025 Family Survey. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your perspectives. Your feedback helps us reflect on what is working well and guides how we continue to grow and strengthen our school community. We have put together a summary of what we heard from 74 family responses and how we plan to work together moving forward.
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Thursday December 18th 2025- PTA Meeting

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School invites you to attend our upcoming PTA December Meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in our school’s Gymnatorium at 8:30 a.m.

The Agenda for the December 2025 PTA Meeting includes:

President’s Report
Approval of Minutes
Financial Report
Upcoming Events
Attendance Awards
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NYCPS Commitment to Safe & Welcoming Schools

NYC Public Schools reaffirms that all students are welcome—regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion. The DOE does not request or track immigration status and only shares information when legally required. Families can access “Know Your Rights” resources at schools.nyc.gov/ProjectOpenArms or call 1-800-354-0365 for support. Please ensure your NYCSA account is updated to receive important school communications.
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Free Community Tap Classes with Dorrance Dance – This Weekend!

Elm Tree families are invited to join cast members from Dorrance Dance’s The Nutcracker Suite for a fun, all-levels tap and vernacular jazz class! These free sessions are open to kids and adults of all ages, no experience or tap shoes required. Come swing into the holidays and enjoy an engaging arts experience with your family!
Class Times:
Friday, December 19th • 12:30–1:30 PM
Saturday, December 20th • 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
RSVP Required – Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
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December 17, 2025: Kindergarten Open House

Join us for our Kindergarten Open House!
Families are invited to learn all about our joyful, hands-on learning environment and the nurturing start we provide for every child.
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December 15th- December 23rd- Elm Tree Elementary Winter Spirit Week

Dear families and staff of P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School,

We are thrilled to announce our Winter Spirit Week, taking place from Monday, December 15th to Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025!

This exciting event will be a fun-filled opportunity for students and staff to come together, spread holiday cheer, and show their school spirit.

Our Mission & Vision

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Mission:
Elm Tree Elementary School is a community that extends past the physical building. We are a safe, nurturing, respectful learning community where students are encouraged to purposefully explore and innovate through technology, both independently and cooperatively.
 
Our students are unique individuals with diverse learning styles who are socially and emotionally responsive. They are challenged with rigorous curricula and supported as they become our future leaders of tomorrow. Our students are problem solvers, collaborators, and inventors. They think critically and ask questions as they develop a love for learning that will enable them to adapt to change and persevere through challenges.
 
As the 21st Century continues to evolve, we are committed to enhancing, improving, engaging and stimulating a learning environment that is accessible for all students.
 
Through the dedication of our school staff, the support of our parents, and the partnerships we create within our community, our students will leave us as culturally and linguistically diverse individuals that are prepared for their future. Elm Tree Elementary School believes that planning for success in the future means working together today.
 
 
Vision:
Our vision at Elm Tree Elementary School is that through collaborative partnerships with students, parents, teachers and the local community, we will support one another, adapt to new challenges and plan, learn and grow stronger together.
 
Through these relationships, we are preparing and motivating our students for their future as lifelong learners by promoting critical thinking skills, social responsibility, emotional development, self-confidence, and a global perspective to ensure success in the 21st century.
 
In addition, our vision for our Dual Language Program encompasses the outlined qualities in addition to graduating our program as bilingual, bicultural, bi-literate, members of society.