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K-3 Dual Language program

The K–3 Dual Language Program builds bilingual, biliterate students through instruction in both English and Spanish.

Celebrating partnership, legacy, and student pride!

Students of PS/IS 116Q proudly held the Emerald Impact Community Partner Award presented by the Greater Queens Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, honoring years of meaningful collaboration through tutoring, STEM enrichment, and unforgettable educational trips.

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Marizol Rizo Receives UFT Humanitarian Award

Marizol Rizo, a dedicated middle school paraprofessional at PS/IS 116Q, has been recognized with the Humanitarian Award from the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Paraprofessionals Chapter. This award honors paraprofessionals who demonstrate exceptional compassion, service, and dedication to students, families, and colleagues across New York City public schools. Marizol’s commitment and care make a meaningful impact on the PS/IS 116Q community every day, and we are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

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News & Upcoming Events

PS/IS 116Q Parent Sign-Up Workshop flyer: Monday, November 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the School Cafeteria, help creating NYC Schools Accounts and ClassDojo accounts

Parent Sign-Up Workshop

Monday, November 2, 2026

Election Day - School in Session Remotely

Nov 3
PS/IS 116Q Remote Day flyer: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, students learn remotely through Zoom, Google Classroom, or ClassDojo

Remote Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Middle School Open House And Tour

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Seeing the World Through Your Child’s Eyes

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
PS/IS 116Q flyer: Half day Thursday, November 5, 2026, dismissal at 11:30 AM, with virtual parent-teacher conferences 12:30–2:30 PM and 4:00–7:00 PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences – Half Day

Thursday, November 5, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Attendance Workshop flyer for parents: Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:30–9:00 AM in the New Cafeteria

Attendance Workshop

Friday, November 6, 2026
PS/IS 116Q National Jersey Day flyer: students wear their favorite jersey on Friday, November 6, 2026

National Jersey Day

Friday, November 6, 2026
PS/IS 116Q flyer: NYC Department of Health eye exams for Pre-K to Grade 1 on November 6 and November 9, 2026

Eye Exams for Grades Pre-K–1

Friday, November 6 & Monday, November 9, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Diwali School Spirit Day flyer: wear a saree, kurta or festive bright colors on Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Diwali School Spirit Day

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Schools Closed - Veterans Day

Nov 11
PS/IS 116Q Pre-K Open House Tour flyer: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Pre-K Open House Tour

Thursday, November 12, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Veterans Day spirit flyer: wear camo on Thursday, November 12, 2026

Veterans Day: Wear Camo

Thursday, November 12, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Kindergarten Open House Tours flyer: November 12 at 8:30 AM, November 13 at 11:30 AM and November 16 at 1:00 PM, 2026

Kindergarten Open House Tours

November 12, 13 & 16, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Disney Day flyer: dress as a Disney character on Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Disney Day

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
PS/IS 116Q flyer: Grade 8 senior portraits and class photos on Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Grade 8 Senior and Class Photos

Wednesday, November 18, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Moms Day Reading Activity flyer: Thursday, November 19, 2026, 9:00–9:45 AM in your child's classroom

Moms Day Reading Activity

Thursday, November 19, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Wear Purple Day flyer for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness on Friday, November 20, 2026

Wear Purple Day

Friday, November 20, 2026
PS/IS 116Q class pictures flyer: Pre-K to Grade 4 on November 23 and Grades 5 to 8 on November 24, 2026

Class Pictures by Grade

Monday, November 23 & Tuesday, November 24, 2026
PS/IS 116Q Swag Day flyer: wear PS/IS 116Q gear on Wednesday, November 25, 2026

116 Swag Day

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

Schools Closed - Thanksgiving Recess

Nov 26
PS/IS 116Q Wear Blue Day flyer for Men's Health Awareness Month on Monday, November 30, 2026

Wear Blue Day

Monday, November 30, 2026

Schools Closed - Winter Recess

dec 24 - jan 1

Schools Closed - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

jan 18

Schools Closed - Midwinter Recess

Feb 15-19

Schools Closed - Eid al-Fitr

mar 9

Schools Closed - Spring Recess

apr 22-30

Schools Closed - Eid al-Adha

may 17

Schools Closed - Memorial Day

may 31

Anniversary Day / Chancellor's Conference Day - No School for Students

june 10

Last Day of School for Students

june 28
CHFS Afterschool Child Care Waitlist Update flyer for grades K through 5

CHFS After School Child Care

Classroom poster listing five rules caring hands inside voices walking feet listening ears kind words

The Five Rules

Instructional Focus

Build teacher capacity to design and deliver high leverage questioning and discussions, to enhance understanding of quality instructional tasks.

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