News & Announcements

Dear Elm Tree Community,

Unfortunately, due to weather conditions the Saturday, May 31st We Are D24 Event at Forest Park, Woodhaven has been CANCELLED.

Thank you for your support and apologies for any inconvenience.

Elm Tree Elementary

We are excited to invite you to the We Are D24 event on Saturday, May 31st at 12:00 PM at Forest Park in Woodhaven!



Come cheer on our amazing Tae Kwon Do and Band students as they showcase their talents at the Bandshell. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students, connect with the broader District 24 community, and show your Elm Tree pride.

Join Us for the 3rd Annual We Are District 24 Family & Community Day!

Come out and celebrate the spirit of District 24 with a day full of fun, creativity, and community!
Date: Saturday, May 31st
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: George Seuffert, Sr. Bandshell @ Forest Park, Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven

🌷 May 2025 is here, and it's packed with exciting events to celebrate!
This month, we proudly recognize Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and highlight Mental Health Awareness Month. Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary May 2025 School Calendar is filled with engaging events like Career Week, NYS Testing, Field Days, and exciting class trips.
📌 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.

Join us at Elm Tree Elementary for an engaging parent workshop focused on building strong partnerships and connections. Learn practical strategies to support your child's learning and foster meaningful connections within our school community.
🗓️ Date: May 29, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: School Gymnatorium
🎉 Raffles and Giveaways Included!

Get ready to dress for success and explore the world of careers during our Career Spirit Week at Elm Tree Elementary!
🗓️ Event Dates: May 19 - May 23, 2025
Daily Themes:
5/19 – Construction Worker
Dress Theme: Construction
🦺 Vestir como: Construcción
5/20 – Community Helpers
Dress Theme: Civil Servant
🚔 Vestir como: Los Funcionarios Públicos
5/21 – Health Workers
Dress Theme: Health Field
🩺 Vestir como: Trabajador de Salud
5/22 – Dream Job
Dress Theme: What do you want to be when you grow up?
🚀 Vestir como: ¿Qué quieres ser cuando seas grande?
5/23 – Dress to Impress
Dress Theme: Dress to Impress – Business Attire
💼 Vestir como: ¡Vestirse para impresionar! Traje de negocios
Join us in celebrating the many exciting career paths our students can explore. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready to dream big!
📸 Don't forget to share your career spirit photos!

Join us for our Annual Title I Parent Meeting on Friday, May 23rd, at 8:15 AM, right before the PTA meeting. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how Title I supports our school and how you can get involved.

📅 Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:15 AM (Before the PTA Meeting)
📍 Location: P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary

Join us for our PTA May Meeting!

🗓️ Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: School Gymnasium

📌 Agenda:

Welcome

Approval of Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

PTA Elections for 2025-2026

💻 Join Online:
If you can’t attend in person, join our PTA meeting summary on Zoom:
🔗 Zoom Link
🆔 Meeting ID: 995 3061 8132
🔑 Passcode: 211368

🎉 Candidates for the 2025-2026 PTA Committee:
Laura Robledo
Daisy Cuahutle
Gloria De Jesus
Sandra Arenas

📱 Stay Connected: Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates!

Don’t miss it! Be part of the conversation and help shape our school community.

We Value Your Feedback! At Elm Tree Elementary, we strive to provide an excellent education and a welcoming environment for every student and family. Your feedback is vital in helping us improve and grow as a school community.

Please take a moment to answer the questions based on your experiences. All responses are anonymous and will assist us in making informed decisions.
Survey Deadline: Please complete by May 16th
Thank you for helping us improve!

Join us in celebrating the incredible teachers and staff at Elm Tree Elementary from May 5th - 9th!

Each day, we invite you to show your appreciation:

🗓️ Monday: Incredible and Wonderful – Bring your teacher their favorite drink
🗓️ Tuesday: Outstanding and Original – Bring or make a pretty flower
🗓️ Wednesday: Strongest and Sturdiest – Donate a school supply for your class
🗓️ Thursday: Comfiest and Coziest – Indulge your teacher with a snack or candy
🗓️ Friday: Beautiful and Unique – Write a special note of gratitude
❤️ Let’s make our teachers and staff feel truly loved and appreciated for all they do to support our students!
Thank you for helping us make this week special!