News & Announcements

Join us for a day of collaborative learning, thought-provoking discussions, and practical strategies to build strong practices in Language, Literacy, Leadership, and Advocacy for multilingual and immigrant learners.
📅 Date: May 19, 2025
🕒 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: UFT Headquarters
Audience: K-12 teachers of ELLs, administrators, school counselors, social workers, family-facing staff, and district leaders.
🔗 Interested in attending? Complete the interest form using the link or QR code provided.

Ready to inspire the next generation of global leaders? Join us at the Queens North DSL Field Office Hiring Fair for all grade levels. We are seeking passionate educators for the following license areas:

ENL (English as a New Language)
Special Education
Mathematics
Science
Dually Certified in Core Content Subject Areas
Bilingual Extension or World Languages
📅 Date: May 20, 2025
📍 Location: 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375 (8th Floor, Rooms 9 & 10)
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📝 Registration is Required: Scan the QR code or click here to register.
📧 Send your resume/cover letter to: [email protected]
Join District Schools 24, 25, 26, and 30 as we build a brighter future together!

Community School District 24 is hosting a Hiring Fair for elementary and middle school positions and certifications.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
🕒 Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
📍 Location: P.S. 13Q, 55-01 94th St., Elmhurst, NY 11373

✅ We’re looking to fill 200+ vacancies across our district.
📝 Register today: Scan the QR code or click here to register.

Community Education Council 24 and Community School District 24 invite you to the Rise Up Fair at PS 229Q Emanuel Kaplan on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 AM – 1 PM.
📍 Location: 67-25 51st Road, Woodside

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.

Join us on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM at I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci (98-50 50 Ave, Queens, NY 11368) for an important town hall hosted by District 24 and the Office of Safety & Youth Development. This event will focus on keeping our middle and high school students safe and informed.

🌐 Interpretation available in Spanish, Bangla, and Mandarin
🍪 Light refreshments will be provided

P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School invites you to attend our upcoming Virtual Town Hall Meeting on April 9th, 2025, via Zoom at 9:00 am.

The agenda for the April 2025 Town Hall Meeting includes:

Community Check-in

Academic Updates

School Safety and School Culture

Updates on Extracurricular Activities and Special Programs (IEP, ENL)

Opportunities for Parent Participation

Questions and Answers related to the school community

April is here, and it's packed with exciting events to celebrate!
This month, we focus on Autism Awareness Month and Arab-American Heritage Month, with our SEL theme being Responsibility. Our P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary April 2025 School Calendar is filled with engaging activities like our Scholastic Book Fair, Spirit Days, and important workshops for parents and guardians.
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:
Wear blue on Mondays to support Autism Awareness.


Participate in our Crazy Hat Day on April 7th and Sunglasses Day on April 10th.


Spring Recess begins on April 14th—enjoy the break!


Support our students by attending Parent Workshops throughout the month

This workshop is designed to help families navigate the important changes of puberty and teach children how to maintain good hygiene during this transition. Topics include:

Understanding physical and emotional changes
Answering common questions about growing bodies
Tips for open communication between families and children

Workshop Details:

Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location: Gymatorium
Additional Information:

Please be advised that an ID is required to enter the school building.

P.S. 211 Google Maps Directions

We are excited to announce our Spring 2025 Scholastic Book Fair from April 1st - April 4th!

📚 Parents & Guardians: Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd & Thursday, April 4th from 3:00 - 4:00 PM to explore a wonderful selection of books. (Please bring your ID.)

💲 Book Prices: Starting at $5.00 and up. Please note that sales tax will be applied to all purchases, so plan accordingly when sending money with your child.

Let’s celebrate a love for reading! We look forward to a fantastic book fair week.

📖 Happy Reading!