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• 03-21-25 International Women's Day

  Commonpoint was proud to host New Life CDC at Community School P.S. 16 Queens for a special International Women’s Day celebration with our amazing parents! From refreshments to mindfulness yoga and tabletop painting, families came together to reflect on what brings them joy and meaning.
  
  Recognizing International Women’s Day is vital—it teaches the importance of equality, appreciation, and empowerment. By celebrating with our families, we strengthen the message that every generation plays a role in uplifting and honoring the contributions of women everywhere!

  Uploaded Mar 26, 2025
• 03-24-25 Civic Engagement featuring guest speaker Timothy Chubinidze, Director of Civic Engagement

  Empowering Future Leaders at P.S. 16 Queens!
  
  Today, our Civic Squad and Student Government had a special assembly coordinated by Commpoint, featuring guest speakers Timothy Chubinidze, Director of Civic Engagement, and Katherine Otilia Zapata, Director of Education from Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. office!
  
  Civic education is essential for young leaders, helping them understand their role in democracy, the importance of community engagement, and how they can make a real impact. These experiences inspire students to be active, informed citizens—both now and in the future!
  
  #PS16Queens #CivicEducation #FutureLeaders #StudentGovernment @commonpointny @queensbprichards @nyc_district24

  Uploaded Mar 26, 2025
• 04-01-25 Playground Grand Opening

  🎉 Exciting News for P.S.16 Queens! 🎉
  
  Today, Interim Acting Principal Katherine Rodriguez among our amazing staff- proudly unveiled our brand-new turf and playground area with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony! After more than half a decade without recess, our students finally have a safe and vibrant space to play, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors every day—weather permitting.
  
  Recess is essential for elementary school students, providing them with much-needed physical activity, social interaction, and a mental reset to help them thrive both in and out of the classroom. Seeing the pure joy and excitement on our students’ faces today reminded us just how important it is for kids to have time to run, laugh, and play freely.
  
  A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible—our children deserve this! 💙 💫💛#PS16Queens #RecessReturns #PlayMatters

  Uploaded Apr 02, 2025
• 09-02-25 Back2SchoolEvent
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• 09-04-25 Opening Day
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• 10-06-25 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
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• 10-09-25 Bottle Rocket Day
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• 10-31-25 Character Day Parade 2025
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• 10-31-25 Pumpkin Patch

  🎃 The 2025 Pumpkin Patch was an incredible success! 🍂 Our students spent the day laughing, exploring, and creating fall memories they’ll cherish for years to come.
  A heartfelt thank you to our amazing partners — 🥕 KeyFood, 🍎 Cherry Valley Marketplace, 🥦 Ideal Food Basket, 🛒 BJ’s, 🍞 NYC Fine Fare Supermarket, 🐟 Sea Town Fish & Farmers Market, 🧺 City Fresh Market, and 🍊 Trader Joe’s — for your generous pumpkin donations. Your kindness and community spirit made this event possible! 🌟
  At Commonpoint, our mission in community schools is to sustain and enhance the quality of individual, family, and communal life. 🏫 By working hand-in-hand with school staff and community partners, we strive to remove barriers to student success, promote academic growth 📚, support social-emotional well-being 💛, and foster a true sense of belonging. 🌈
  Together, we’re making a lasting difference for our students and families. Thank you Students, Staff, Community partners, for all being part of this journey! 🙌🎉 @cherryvalley.corona @seatown.queens @idealsupermarkets @traderjoes @cityfresh3907corona @bjswholesale @keyfood @nyc_district24 @nyc_commschools

  Uploaded Nov 04, 2025 to Commonpoint Afterschool Program
• 11-26-25 Balloons Over P.S.16

  Today our hallways in Corona, Queens transformed into a mini parade route as our P.S. 16 students showed off their incredible “balloon” creations! Led by our Awesome Turkey Ms.O’Sullivan and Principal Rodriguez, our students showed off their balloons of superheroes to animals to wild original designs, every float was powered by student imagination, hard work, and big smiles. Huge thank you to our staff for helping make our Balloons Over P.S. 16 an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community.

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026