November 2026 - P.S.211 Monthly School Calendar

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

We are excited to share our November 2026 School Calendar! This month includes exciting school activities, parent workshops, special celebrations, and opportunities for our school community to come together.

Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Monthly Focus for November is Self-Control. Throughout the month, students will continue learning the importance of managing their emotions, making responsible choices, and demonstrating self-control.

Please see below for important dates, upcoming events, and school closures throughout November.

November 2026 Calendar of Events

Monday, November 2nd

• Chippy All-Star Elections

Tuesday, November 3rd

• Remote Half-Day for Students: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM

• Remote Parent-Teacher Conferences:

• Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Evening Session: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Monday, November 9th

• English Spelling Bee – 4th & 5th Grade Monolingual Classes

Tuesday, November 10th

• Parent Workshop: Self-Control & Reading Routines
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: School Library

Wednesday, November 11th

• Veterans Day – Schools Closed

Thursday, November 12th

• Safety Town Hall Meeting
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Gymnatorium

Friday, November 13th

• Queens Zoo Trip – 1st Grade
• FDNY Squad 288 Visit – Classes 900 & 901

Tuesday, November 17th

• Picture Day – Kindergarten, 3rd & 4th Grade

Wednesday, November 18th

• Picture Day – Pre-K, 1st, 2nd & 5th Grade
• City Harvest Trip – Classes 304, 305 & 903

Thursday, November 19th

• Title I Meeting
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Gymnatorium

Friday, November 20th

• 5th Grade Park Clean-Up

Monday, November 23rd – Tuesday, November 24th

• PTA Bake Sale
• Time: During Student Lunch Hours

Tuesday, November 24th

• Parent Workshop: Understanding the Evaluation & IEP Process
• Time: 8:30 AM
• Location: Gymnatorium

Wednesday, November 25th

• Hall of Science Trip – 4th Grade

Thursday, November 26th – Friday, November 27th

• Thanksgiving Recess – Schools Closed

Important Reminders

We encourage all families to review the calendar and mark these important dates. Please be reminded that students will participate in a remote half-day on November 3rd, and schools will be closed on November 11th, 26th, and 27th.

We look forward to another wonderful month of learning, celebrations, and community engagement at P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School!

Planning, learning, and growing together!