P.S. 211 Parent Welcome Letter

Welcome Back to a Brand New School Year!!

The P.S. 211 Elm Tree Family would like to take this opportunity to welcome back all of our parents and students to a new and exciting school year! We know that you are just as excited as us to start the new school year off right and we want you to know that we (and Chippy!) have been hard at work planning for your return. 

Whether you are a new student wishing to join our Elm Tree Family or are a returning Elm Tree Family Member please keep reading below to find out what you will need to be successful in the upcoming school year.

Be Sure to Attend Our “Welcome Back” Event!

At the beginning of the 2023-2024 School Year, P.S. 211 will be hosting a “Welcome Back” event for all of our parents, students and new staff!

Our parents and students are invited to join our staff in celebrating the start of the new school year by visiting our school for a chance to connect with our school staff and receive additional resources while also taking part in some fun games and enjoying the provided snacks!

This event will be held on Monday, August 28th, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Not only will our parents have an opportunity to chat with our wonderful P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary school staff and ask any questions that they may have, but they will also be able to meet and speak to our community’s local officials and agencies!

More information can be found on our P.S. 211 Welcome Backs All Students & Parents! Event Page using the preceding links or the button(s) below:

Take a Look at Our School’s Welcome Back Flyers & Letters

We want our parents and students to feel as comfortable as they when starting off this brand new school year. That is why we strive to provide them with as much support and information as possible.

Aside from our P.S. 211 Welcome Back Event, we would also like to share with you our Principal’s Welcome Back to a Brand New School Year Letter and our Grade-Specific Welcome Back Flyers. More information can be found below:

P.S. 211 Principal Welcome Back to a Brand New School Year Letter

Dear Elm Tree Elementary School Community, 

It is my honor and a pleasure to welcome you to the 2023 – 2024 school year! I hope all of you are having a relaxing and fun summer break. I am extremely proud to serve as the Principal of this amazing learning community for the 7th year and to continue to support the students of Elm Tree Elementary School! 

As we can all attest, the last few years have been challenging, but the Elm Tree Elementary School Learning Community has emerged on the other side more resilient, more unified, and better equipped to handle an ever-changing landscape. This new school year brings the promise of a renewed dedication, focus, and energy to the mission of teaching and learning. With that said, the Elm Tree Elementary School staff, our partner the Child Center of New York and PTA are ready to kick this year off in true Chipmunk fashion!

We are very proud of our rich traditions and of the educational accomplishments of our students, faculty, and community. At Elm Tree Elementary School, we strive to ensure our children are engaged in an environment focused on high expectations reflecting academic, social and emotional development.  I am especially motivated to sustain the positive culture of kindness, support and collaboration within our building.

Our youngest learners begin their academic careers surrounded by a highly skilled and dedicated faculty and staff. The planning of instructional opportunities to activate young minds in a culture of curiosity becomes the focus of daily routines within our school. The collective effort to strive toward 21st-century excellence within an environment conducive to our children achieving their full potential is impressive. We will continue to set high expectations for our diverse self-directed learners, and encourage them to be collaborative teammates, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens.  

Our strong programming is built upon the mission of Planning, Learning, and Growing Together. Growing student success happens when our staff and Elm Tree Elementary families work together. By embracing our CORE Values, we can create the most beneficial learning experience for our students. I have seen the amazing results of this collaborative effort in each of our learning and connection opportunities.   

This is, of course, the first of many opportunities for me to communicate with you. It is our desire to keep you informed of all that is taking place at Elm Tree Elementary School. Please visit our website on a regular basis for current news and upcoming events. Here you can find back-to-school information, including event dates and school supply lists. 

If you have not done so already, please be sure to download our PS 211 Elm Tree phone application for school announcements and to receive our updates, including important back to school information.

My door is always open, and I welcome your input. Please feel free to call or email me to discuss any concerns you might have throughout the school year. I look forward to working with you and helping each student at Elm Tree Elementary School meet their goals and have a successful school year.

Enjoy your summer and see you in the new school year!

Sincerely, 

Principal Niven