News & Announcements

Families are invited to join us for our Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 at 9:00 AM. 🌳💻

This is a great opportunity to stay informed, ask questions, and connect with our school community.

Agenda includes:
Community Check-in
Academic Updates
School Safety & Culture
After School Updates
Extracurriculars & Special Programs (IEP, ENL)
Parent Engagement Opportunities
School Community Q&A

📌 Zoom Meeting Information:
Meeting ID: 869 4240 0299
Passcode: 024211
We look forward to seeing you there!

Families are invited to join our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 9:30 AM. 🌟

This important session will include the Elm Tree Elementary Family Interest Survey / Encuesta de Interés Familiar, where your input helps guide our school’s Title I programs and parent engagement initiatives.

📌 Event Details:
Date & Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Location: Elm Tree Elementary

Your voice matters—come share your feedback and ideas to support our school community!

Dear Elm Tree Families,



Join the 2025 FDNY for their Open Houses



On Saturday October 18th or Sunday October 19th more than 200 Firehouses and EMS locations will open their doors to the public from 11:00am to 1:00pm or from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for the 2025 FDNY Open House.



Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics will be educating the public about fire and life safety, conducting demonstrations, discussing careers within the Department, and offering tours of FDNY Engines, Ladder Trucks and EMS Stations.



Attached you find a flyer or you can find it FDNY 2025 Open House Find A Location Near You

(Scan the QR code and find the open house location near you.)



We hope to see you there!



Sincerely,

Elm Tree Elementary

Community Education Council 24 Meeting on Monday, October 28, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at P.S. 68 Cambridge, located at 59-09 St. Felix Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385.

Families and community members are welcome to attend in person or join virtually via Zoom.
Zoom Link: Join the Meeting

Meeting ID: 921 0297 3851
Passcode: 096182

🗣️ Interpreters will be available in Chinese and Spanish.

Let’s come together to stay informed and engaged in our district’s important discussions!

📢 Save the Date!
Families are invited to our Town Hall Safety Meeting on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 9:00 AM at Elm Tree Elementary.

This important meeting will focus on school safety updates, family input, and ways we can continue to work together to keep our community safe.

👉 A Parent Survey will also be available (see QR code on flyer).
We hope you’ll join us for this vital conversation—your voice matters in shaping a safe and supportive school environment. 🌳💚

This month, we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (through Oct. 15) and focus on our SEL theme: Respect. Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary October 2025 School Calendar features engaging events like Parent Workshops, a Family Movie Night, and Fire Safety Week.

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:
Yom Kippur school closure is Thursday, Oct. 2.

Fire Safety Week runs Oct. 22–24.

Safety First: Please show proof of ID when visiting the school building.

Elm Tree Elementary invites K–5th grade students to enjoy a sweet treat during lunch!

📍 Where: School Cafeteria
🗓️ When: Every Thursday or Friday during lunch
💲 Price: $1.00 – $2.00 each

Treat options include Dixie cups, vanilla sandwiches, bomb pops, bubble gum bars, cotton candy bars, creamsicles, and watermelon bars.

Attention 5th Grade Families! 🎓
Join us for an important workshop on Middle School Applications on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 at 8:30 AM in the Gymatorium.

This session will guide you through the application process and provide the information you need to support your child’s transition to middle school.

👉 Please remember to bring:
A valid ID
Your child’s Student ID
Your child’s PIN number
We look forward to seeing you there as we take this important next step together! 🌳💚

We are excited to host La Canchita 2025 in partnership with City in the Community and MetroPlusHealth!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School (50-51 98th St, Corona, NY 11368)

⚽ Students are encouraged to sign up to play and be part of this exciting day of soccer, community, and fun!
✅ Families, please scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

Families: Please complete this form if you are interested in having your child attend one of P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School's Before-School and/or After-School Programs during Fall 2025.

The Before/After-School Program will begin on Tuesday October 14, 2025 (10/14/2025) and end on January 30th, 2026 (01/30/2026).

Please be advised that spots are limited and will be assigned in a first-come/first-served basis!

Please select your top three choices so that we can accommodate you as best as we can with assigning your child with one of the programs that you show interest in.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2025