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• 12-08-25 Healthy Smiles Event

  This month, Commonpoint Community School P.S. 16 Queens hosted a *Healthy Smiles* event — providing free dental exams, cleanings, and oral hygiene education for every student.
  
  At Commonpoint, we believe that access to healthcare is more than a service — it’s an investment in our children’s confidence, learning, and future. Good oral hygiene helps kids stay healthy, focused, and ready to shine every day in school and beyond.
  
  Seeing our students smile proudly after their checkups reminds us what community is all about — care, connection, and opportunity. Because when we support healthy habits early, we build brighter futures together.
  
  💙 Commonpoint — Community Happens Here.
  #HealthySmiles #CommunityHappensHere #PS16Queens #Commonpoint #CommunityCare

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026 to Commonpoint Afterschool Program
• 12-13-25 Holiday Wellness and Fun Fair

  🎄✨ What an incredible day at the P.S.16 Queens Holiday Wellness & Fun Fair! 🎅💚
  
  Our school community came together to celebrate the holidays and the importance of health, wellness, and togetherness — and it was pure joy from start to finish!
  
  🍿 Popcorn, cotton candy, hot cocoa, candy canes, and sweet treats all around!
  🎁 Every student went home with a present and a smile.
  🎨 From face painting, balloons, and snow globes to gingerbread house creations — the creativity was endless!
  📚 Big thanks to our amazing partners: Commonpoint, Queens Library, the Office of Language Access, Queens CDC, and Apicha Health Center for their special appearances and continued support. And we were also visited by our new Council Member Elect @shanelforcouncil 🤍 We are strong together, community first. @commonpointny @ps16qcommonpoint @qplnyc nhsofqueens @apichachc @nycschools @nyc_district24
  And of course many thanks to @milaneventexperience for their beautiful balloon masterpiece!!! Felt like being in a real gingerbread house! 🥰
  
  Santa, his elves, and our photo booth made magical memories while families connected, shared laughter, and celebrated wellness together.
  
  At P.S.16, we believe the holidays are about community, compassion, and care — because **we’re all in this together.** ❤️
  
  #PS16Queens #HolidayWellnessFair #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeThrive #PS16Pride
  Special thank you to @beingegypt @blueballoonparties @nbgvevents for their amazing services!!

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026
• 12-18-25 Perfect Attendance Awards

  Perfect attendance pays off! 🍕🎉
  Students at PS 16 Queens who showed up every day from September through December were treated to a Pizza Hut party and awesome Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles gear from Nickelodeon — including bookmarks, posters, and cool TMNT swag! 🐢💚
  #PS16Queens #PerfectAttendance #PizzaHut #Nickelodeon #TurtlePower

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026
• 12-18-25 Thank You Moya

  Today, we proudly honor Council Member Francisco Moya of the 21st District as he concludes his distinguished service on the City Council. 🌟
  
  Council Member Moya has gone above and beyond for our community—power washing our school entrance, visiting our Civic Squad for a Q&A on how government works, bringing our students to City Hall for a firsthand look at civic leadership, and helping us secure an upcoming soccer training program ⚽️.
  
  His dedication, kindness, and genuine care for our students have left a lasting impact that will continue to inspire future generations.
  
  This video, created by our students and staff, is our heartfelt thank-you for all you’ve done, Council Member Moya. Wishing you the absolute best in all your future endeavors! 🙌💙 @cmfranciscomoya
  #ThankYouCouncilMemberMoya #District21 #CommunityChampion #StudentVoices

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026
• 12-18-25 Winter Holiday Party

  Family Holiday Gathering at P.S. 16 Queens 🎁✨
  Our P.S. 16 Queens family came together for a beautiful Family Holiday Gathering organized by our amazing Parent Coordinator, Ms. Martha Jimenez. Every child received a present and families enjoyed music, dancing, hot food, cake, arts and crafts, and fun photo moments with our special visitors.
  Huge thank you to our generous donors and sponsors: Anthem, Betty’s Catering, NY Housing Queens, and the New York Mets for making this celebration possible. Special shout-out to Mr. Met, Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz, and Santa for bringing extra joy and smiles to our students and families.
  P.S. 16 Queens is truly a home for our community this holiday season. 💙
  
  @mets @amazinmetsfdn @mrmet @catalinacruzny @milaneventexperience @bettyscatering ❤️🤍

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026
• 12-22-25 Believe: A Journey to the North Pole

  ✨🎄 BELIEVE: A Journey to the North Pole 🎄✨
  
  Our gymnasium was magically transformed into a North Pole winter wonderland ❄️🤍 for an unforgettable holiday experience! Students explored festive photo stations 📸, gift stations 🎁 for every grade, and enjoyed holiday music 🎶 all around.
  
  From a huge gingerbread house 🏠🍪 to giant balloon sculptures of Santa 🎅, reindeer 🦌, and the Gingerbread Man — the joy was everywhere! The highlight of the day? A special visit and photos with Santa and his elf 🎅🧝‍♂️✨
  
  Thanks to the generosity of our amazing donors, every child received a wonderful holiday gift 💝, making this event truly magical and memorable for our PS 16 community.
  
  We are so grateful for our partners and supporters who helped make this possible 🙏💙
  
  ✨ Special thanks to:
  @nypdcommaffairs
  @nypd
  @milaneventexperience
  @newlifecdcnyc
  @Target
  @commonpointny
  @commonpointyouthhub
  
  🎄✨ Believing in magic, community, and our children — always. ✨🎄

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026 to Commonpoint Afterschool Program
• 12-22-25 Winter Concert

  Our 1st Concert in over 7 years here at P.S.16! Music and the Arts will always be important to us here at P.S.16 Queens! Special thank you to Music Teachers Jesse Greenberg, Matthew Rotker-Lynn, our supportive parents, and wonderful and talented Students for all coming together making this event special.

  Uploaded Jan 09, 2026
• 2nd Annual ELL Fair 05-17-25

  Thank you to Ms. Johanna Pineda and @elmhurstcommunitypartners for a successful 2nd Annual ELL Fair here in our beautiful community of Corona, Queens! We are so grateful to have hosted and want to give a wonderful shout-out to all the non-profit organizations and vendors who supported this beautiful day! Additionally we want to thank the CEC 24 & District 24 for joining us @conniealtamirano @nyc_district24 Deputy Superintendents Jose Jimenez and Kenya Smith! Thank you to our amazing PS16 family for all you do and many thanks to Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz for the recognition and honor! @catalinacruzny as well as @eryckamontoya for your support towards our families! We are #CoronaStrong #love #community

  Uploaded Jun 17, 2025
• Carnival Day 05-05-25

  This past Saturday, students and families from grades K–2 and our entire Saturday Academy came together for an unforgettable day of fun, laughter, and community. Families enjoyed popcorn, cotton candy, spin painting, arts & crafts stations, flower pot decorating and planting, carnival games, a balloon jump house, and exciting inflatable obstacle courses!
  
  We are so grateful to all of our amazing partners who stopped by and helped make this event possible, each bringing their own activities and smiles to share with our families. Special thanks to @commonpointny, @beingegypt, @nyckidsrise, @blueballoonparties, @doingarttogether, Anthem Health, and to @eryckamontoya & team for dedicating your time to create meaningful arts and crafts experiences with our students.
  
  A heartfelt thank you to Interim-Acting Principal Rodriguez for fostering a fun-loving, supportive community. Events like this are so important in an elementary school because they help nurture joy, curiosity, and a sense of belonging—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and positive school experiences.
  
  And of course, an enormous THANK YOU to all of the incredible staff who volunteered their time to help set up, run, and clean up this wonderful event. Your dedication makes all the difference!
  
  We can’t wait to do it again next year!

  Uploaded Jun 17, 2025
• Civics For All Soapbox Speeches 03-14-25

  This school year, we launched the Civics for All initiative to enhance opportunities for students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for active participation in democracy. Our goal is to empower all students to become engaged community members who think critically and contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of our city and country.
  
  As part of Civics Week, we introduced our students to Project Soapbox, a public speaking initiative that challenges young people to voice their perspectives on issues affecting their communities. Through this initiative, students not only identify and discuss pressing concerns but also propose and advocate for solutions to improve their schools, neighborhoods, and the lives of their peers.
  
  We extend our sincere appreciation to the teachers and students whose dedication and enthusiasm made this event a success. Student voices matter, and initiatives like Project Soapbox reinforce the importance of civic engagement, inspiring young people to drive meaningful change in their communities.
  

  Uploaded Jun 17, 2025