News & Announcements

The office of New York State Senator Jessica Ramos would like to formally invite you and your community to our Community Open House at our Senate District office.

Our office is your front door to local government.

Join us for a Community Open House to meet Team Ramos, learn how we help neighbors every day, and share what's on your mind. Come by for conversation and community.

Location: 74-09 37th Avenue, Suite 302, Jackson Heights.
Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026.
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM.

Sign up for free entry level conversational skills English classes in-person on Wednesday and Thursday from 2:20- 4:20pm from February 4 through May 7. 

Elm Tree teacher will be teaching how to read, write, speak, and listen in English to help you support your child at-home and in-school. 

Registration Closes Tuesday, January 20th!

Elm Tree Elementary is excited to celebrate Kindness Over Bullies Spirit Week from February 9–13! Each day, students are invited to participate in fun spirit days that promote friendship, respect, school pride, and cultural diversity—from Superhero Day and Twin Day to Culture Day and Red Day in honor of Lunar New Year.

We encourage all students to join in, show their school spirit, and help create a positive, inclusive school community. Let’s stand together and choose kindness—every day—at P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School! 🌳💚

As we reach the midpoint of the school year, we want to thank our families for their continued partnership and support. Our January 2026 Mid-Year Family Letter highlights important reminders related to school safety, daily schedules, health guidelines, attendance expectations, and instructional practices to ensure a safe, supportive, and successful learning environment for all students.

January is here and full of exciting events and opportunities to reconnect, reflect, and grow together as we begin the new year.
This month, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day and focus on our SEL Monthly Focus: Tolerance, with a CARES Virtue of Assertiveness guiding our work with students and families.
Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary January 2026 School Calendar includes important dates and school-wide events to help families plan ahead. Please note the following school closures: January 1–2 for Winter Recess and Monday, January 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Students will return to school on Monday, January 5.

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

District 24 invites you to attend our Annual Bold Start, Bright Future Fair on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This family-friendly event is designed to support early learners and connect families with school and community resources.

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.

Elm Tree Elementary will resume in-person instruction tomorrow, January 27, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to school and returning to our regular routines. Stay warm, and we’ll see you in the morning! 🌲❄️

Dear Elm Tree Families,
Due to extreme weather conditions, all NYC Public Schools buildings will be closed on Monday, January 26, and instruction will take place remotely. All after-school programs, adult education, and school-based activities are canceled. Families needing technical support may visit selfservice.schools.nyc or contact the school directly.

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Estimadas familias de Elm Tree,
Debido a las condiciones climáticas extremas, todos los edificios de las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva York permanecerán cerrados el lunes 26 de enero y las clases se impartirán de forma remota. Todos los programas extraescolares, la educación para adultos y las actividades escolares quedan cancelados. Las familias que necesiten asistencia técnica pueden visitar selfservice.schools.nyc o comunicarse directamente con la escuela.

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