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March 28th, 2025 - P.S. 211 Invites You to Light Up For Kindness (Grades KG-5)

Dear Families and Staff of P.S. 211 Elm Tree Elementary School,

We are delighted to invite you to our P.S. 211 Light Up for Kindness Art & Music Festival (Grades KG-5) on Friday, March 28th, 2025 in our school’s gymnatorium.

Families of students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to join us as we celebrate the creativity and kindness of our young artists and musicians. Enjoy a special showcase of student performances and artwork that reflect the theme of kindness and community.Help us spread kindness by wearing yellow to the event! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Event Schedule:

  • Kindergarten: 8:30 am – 9:15 am (Doors close at 8:25 am)
  • Third Grade: 9:15 am – 10:00 am (Doors close at 9:10 am)
  • Second Grade: 10:00 am – 10:50 am (Doors close at 9:55 am)
  • Fifth Grade: 10:50 am – 11:40 am (Doors close at 10:45 am)
  • Fourth Grade: 11:40 am – 12:30 pm (Doors close at 11:35 am)
  • First Grade: 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm (Doors close at 12:25 pm)

To view the official page for this event, please visit the following link:
[Light Up for Kindness Art & Music Festival Event Page]

Important Information:

We hope you can join us in celebrating our students’ artistic and musical talents. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
P.S. 211 Elm Tree Family

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