News & Announcements

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School invites you to attend our Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, May 1st, 2025.

Classroom teachers will reach out directly to families to schedule individual meeting times.

🗓️ Schedule/Location of Event:

Event Name: P.S. 211 May 2025 Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Virtual (teachers will provide meeting links)

Dear Families and Staff of P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School,

We invite you to join us for our Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, March 12th, 2025, at 9:00 AM via Zoom. This meeting will provide important updates about our school community and offer an opportunity for families to engage with school leadership.Meeting Details:

Zoom Meeting ID: 869 4240 0299
Passcode: 024211
For quick access, scan the QR code on the flyer.

March 2025 is here, and it's packed with exciting events to celebrate!
This month, we focus on Women’s History Month and our SEL theme: Courage. Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary March 2025 School Calendar is filled with engaging activities, including Parent Workshops, School Leadership Team meetings, and more.
Remember, you can always check our News & Announcements section for updates or visit our P.S. 211 School-Wide Events section for details on upcoming events, meetings, and other activities happening throughout the month.
Don’t Miss Out:
March 6th, 2025 - No School for Students – Parent Teacher Conferences Virtual Meeting
March 7th, 2025 - #SEL Day
March 10th-14th, 2025 - Civics for All Week
March 17th, 2025 - Wear Green for St. Patrick’s Day!
March 20th, 2025 - First Day of Spring!
March 21st, 2025 - PTA Meeting – 9:00 AM, Gymatorium & PTA Zoom Meeting – 6:00 PM
March 31st, 2025 - Eid Day – School Closed

New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) have partnered to bring back Summer Rising 2025, a free summer program for students in grades K–8. This program provides academic learning, enriching experiences, and fun activities, including field trips, arts, outdoor recreation, and more! Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.
Program Dates:
• Grades K–5: July 2 – August 15
How to Apply:
1. Visit MySchools.nyc and log in or create an account.
2. Add your child using their 9-digit student ID.
3. Select programs that interest your child and rank them in order of preference.
4. Submit your application between March 4 – March 28, 2025.
🔹 Offers will be released in April. If your child receives an offer, be sure to accept it!
For more details, visit: schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising or email [email protected].
For more information, feel free to contact Ms. Gisella Catarine, our school’s Parent Coordinator, at 929-260-0084 or through our various communication apps such as our school’s very own Elm Tree Elementary phone application.

Support our school by shopping at the Knick Knack’s Sale on 🗓️ February 25 & 26 during school lunch periods from 🕙 10:00 AM to 🕜 1:50 PM.
📚🖊️ You’ll find books, pens, pencils, baked goods, and more, with prices ranging from 💲$1 to 💲$2.
🍪 Want to contribute? We’re accepting baked goods donations—email us at 📧 [email protected] or call 📞 (718) 475-0955.
🎬 All proceeds go towards Movie Night for our students! 🎥🍿
See you there, and thank you for your support! ❤️

Join us for our February PTA Meeting on 🗓️ Friday, February 28, 2025!

📍 In-Person: School Gymnatorium at 🕘 9:00 AM

💻 Virtual Recap on Zoom: 🕕 6:00 PM

🎟️ Raffle Alert! We’ll be raffling off prizes—tickets available for 💲$2 and 💲$5.

📝 Agenda Highlights:

✅ Welcome

✅ Approval of Minutes

✅ Treasurer’s Report

✅ NYC School Survey

✅ 📌 Title 1 Meeting Update

📲 Scan the QR code for Zoom details! Don’t forget to follow us on 📘 Facebook & 📸 Instagram for updates. We can’t wait to see you there! 💙🎉

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

You are cordially invited to our P.S. 211 April 2025 Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM in our school gymnatorium.

Please see below for key information about the event.

About the Event:

The P.S. 211 PTA invites all families to join us for our April 2025 PTA Meeting. These meetings are a great opportunity to connect with school staff and fellow parents, stay informed, and get involved.

🎟️ We’ll be raffling off prizes! Raffle tickets will be available for $2 and $5.

📱 Can’t attend in person? Join us for our Zoom Recap the same evening at 6:00 PM.

🔗 Zoom Link: Join here
Meeting ID: 995 3061 8132
Passcode: 211368

Join us for our upcoming PTA Bake Sale during school lunch periods from 10:00 A.M. to 1:50 P.M. on April 22 and 23! Treats and goodies will be available for just $1 to $2.

We'll have pens, pencils, baked goods, and more for sale! Want to donate baked goods? Email us at [email protected] or text (718) 306-7980.

🎬 All proceeds will go toward funding our exciting upcoming Movie Night!

See you there!

Dear families and staff of P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School,
We would like to cordially invite you to our P.S. 211 April 2025 Parent Workshop: Supporting Early Math at Home.
Schedule/Location of Event:
Event Name: P.S. 211 April 2025 — Supporting Early Math at Home
Date: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School Cafeteria
Address: 50-51 98th Street, Corona, NY 11368

Get ready to show your school spirit with our exciting Spring Spirit Week from April 7th to April 11th! Each day brings a new theme, so join in the fun and dress up according to the day's theme.