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A Huge Success: Our Inaugural STEM Expo!

Our first-ever STEM Expo was a resounding success! Students showcased their innovative projects to peers, teachers, and families, fostering a school-wide culture of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Hosting a STEM Expo at the elementary level is essential in nurturing young minds, as it promotes hands-on learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and inspires future careers in STEM fields.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Rodriguez and our administration for championing STEM education in our school community. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. DeRose and Ms. Pfluger for their dedication and hard work in organizing this milestone event—it was no small feat! To our teachers and students, your projects, presentations, and passion for STEM made this event truly remarkable. A special thanks to all the staff members who contributed to making the Expo a memorable experience. And of course, we sincerely appreciate the families who attended and supported our students.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our generous donors:
@dunkin (10227 Roosevelt Ave & 108-68 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY) and @armandhammer.

Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their invaluable partnership and support:
@nysci | salvadori.center | @growNYC

Please support the businesses and organizations that invest in our school community! #STEMExpo #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators @nycschools @nyc_district24

03-11-25 STEM Expo Featured

A Huge Success: Our Inaugural STEM Expo!

Our first-ever STEM Expo was a resounding success! Students showcased their innovative projects to peers, teachers, and families, fostering a school-wide culture of curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. Hosting a STEM Expo at the elementary level is essential in nurturing young minds, as it promotes hands-on learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and inspires future careers in STEM fields.

A heartfelt thank you to Ms. Rodriguez and our administration for championing STEM education in our school community. We also extend our deepest gratitude to Ms. DeRose and Ms. Pfluger for their dedication and hard work in organizing this milestone event—it was no small feat! To our teachers and students, your projects, presentations, and passion for STEM made this event truly remarkable. A special thanks to all the staff members who contributed to making the Expo a memorable experience. And of course, we sincerely appreciate the families who attended and supported our students.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to our generous donors:
@dunkin (10227 Roosevelt Ave & 108-68 Roosevelt Ave, Corona, NY) and @armandhammer.

Additionally, we are incredibly grateful to our sponsors for their invaluable partnership and support:
@nysci | salvadori.center | @growNYC

Please support the businesses and organizations that invest in our school community! #STEMExpo #STEMEducation #FutureInnovators @nycschools @nyc_district24

02-26-25 Commonpoint X NYCFC Youth Program Featured

00:60 Assemblymember Catalina Cruz of D39 Visits P.S.16 Queens' 4th Grade for a Civic Assembly Featured

Thank you to Assemblymember Catalina Cruz of District 39, for having such a passionate and heartfelt conversation with our Fourth Grade Students today about local government and upcoming events. ❤️ It was an absolute honor to host you, and we hope you stop by again soon!💙💫💛

We would also like to congratulate and thank the new Community District 24 Superintendent I.A., Anthony Rivera, for attending in support of our community. We wish you all the best in your new journey and hope to see you again soon!💙💫💛

On behalf of our School Community, we would like to give a very special THANK YOU to I.A. Principal Katherine Rodriguez and our Commonpoint partnership. 🙏 We graciously appreciate all of your efforts in providing our students the opportunity to experience such thoughtful and meaningful events like this one today.💙💫💛 #STARS #UnityInCommunity #CommunityHappensHere

1:40 2024 P.S.16 Queens Winter Wonderland Featured

❄️The 2024 P.S.16 Queens “Winter Wonderland” is now in the history books📕This event means the world to all of us here at P.S16Queens!🤗 The smiles and excitement were all on display this week as each student anticipated walking through our Winter Wonderland.☃️ Each student received a few 🎁gifts each, sponsored by
@Commonpointqueens_thehub @cmfranciscomoya @fivebelow @newlifecdcnyc @ridgewoodbank @Astoriadancecenter @PS165queens & many other generous souls.💙💛 We would also like to thank our wonderful PTA and Staff for wrapping each gift individually.🎅🏼 And of course, the man in the big red suit!❤️🤍 We wish you all a very Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

1:05 Fall Festival 2024 Hosted by CommonPoint Featured

Yesterday we celebrated our annual🍁“Fall Festival”🍁with our wonderful P.S.16 Queens families💙💛 We are extremely grateful for our continued partnership with CommonPoint, sharing the common goal of uplifting and supporting our community💫 We hope you all enjoyed the fun time we shared together❤️

🍁We would also like to give a special thank you to Senator @__jessicaramos__ @ps19q @ucs_unitedforbetter Fine Fare Supermarket 4125 102st & Sea Town Fish & Farmers Market 103-25 Roosevelt Ave. 🤝 for all of their support and donations ensuring our community has a fruitful Thanksgiving Holiday🦃🍂

00:39 Balloons Over P.S.16 Parade Event Featured

🎈 🍁All Students and Staff had a BLAST participating in our “Balloons Over P.S.16” Parade in preparation for the Holiday Weekend!🦃🍂

1:19 Character Day Parade + Commonpoint Pumpkin Patch Event Featured

Our Students paraded with joy around the school as their favorite Characters today! 🧛‍♂️🧛🏻‍♀️Thank you to all of the parents who came to show us love💙💛, the staff who did an amazing job supporting the event⭐️, and the 110Pct @nypd for escorting and keeping us all safe👮‍♂️👮‍♀️. Also, a special thank you to the students of @loyolanyc for donating costumes to our children in need.🫶🎃Students were also invited to our very first “Pumpkin Patch” event provided and facilitated by @ps16qcommonpoint 🎃 Thank you for continuing to uplift our community.❤️

We would all in conjunction like to thank our community partners🤝 in their help and donations, to put a smile on our students faces💛💙
🤍Ideal Food Basket
99-30 Corona Ave.

🤍Food Bazaar
97-27 57 Ave.

🤍@heritagefarmgarden
&🤍@commonpointqueens💙💜 #communitydistrict24❤ @nyc_district24

00:35 #LightsOnAfterschool! Featured

💡Today is the day! Join us and afterschool programs throughout New York to celebrate #LightsOnAfterschool! Help us shine a light on the impact afterschool programs are making - inspiring learning and supporting the well-being of youth and families nationwide. Share your support!💫
#AfterschoolWorks

00:36 Welcome Back Commonpoint Afterschool Program! Featured

We would like to welcome our students back to our Commonpoint Afterschool program for the 2024-25 school year!💫💛💙 We have so many wonderful events and programs planned to uplift our school community🌟 Give us a follow and stay up to date on our events and program✅

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