MOST RECENT VIDEOS

• 03-10-25 Author Visit Kianny Antigua

  Today, our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade students had the privilege of attending a special author visit! The talented @kianny.antigua captivated everyone with her charismatic and heartfelt presence. Just as her books resonate with readers, Ms. Antigua’s warmth and relatability shine through in person, leaving our students inspired by her visit and personalized book signings.
  
  We extend our sincere gratitude to Ms. Rodriguez for creating an opportunity for our students to feel seen, heard, and empowered. A special thank you to Ms. Antigua for providing such a memorable and inspiring experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

  Uploaded Mar 10, 2025
• 02-26-25 Commonpoint X NYCFC Youth Program Featured
  Uploaded Mar 06, 2025
• 02-28-25 Commonpoint Parent Workshop: Mindfulness Yoga
  Uploaded Mar 06, 2025
• Students get NEW glasses through Glasses2Classes! (02-26-25)

  P.S.16Q and our CommonpointNY partnership have coordinated optional eye exams for our students through community partner Glasses2Classes! 02-26-25

  Uploaded Feb 27, 2025
• Commonpoint Valentines Day of Love Celebration (02-14-25)

  🎊❤️Spreading Love and Togetherness in our Community School P.S.16 Queens with our Valentine’s Day of Love Celebration 🎉❤️ We hope you ALL enjoyed our music🎵 , food🥟, refreshments🧁🥤, cookie decorating🍪, and raffles🎟️! But most importantly- we hope you enjoyed the TOGETHERNESS on a day that recognizes LOVE and Friendship💕 #communityhappenshere
  
  💙💛We would like to give Special Thanks to our Community Partnerships for their contributions and donations that help our School Community and events!
  
  @rosesflowersny @visiontaekwondo_foresthills @bakersandshakers @empanadapapa 💫
  
  Please Support our Community Partners🫶🏽❤️

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025 to CommonPoint Afterschool Program
• Commonpoint Parent Workshop - Self Care, Self Love (02-12-25)

  Our Self-Care Self-Love Parent Workshop was AMAZING! We loved seeing each and every family attending. We hope you had fun learning and creating your tote bags with us💙💫💛 Teaching self-care and self-love to parents is crucial because it allows them to maintain their mental and physical well-being, which directly translates to better parenting by enabling them to be more present, patient, and emotionally available for their children✨ We are in this together 🫶🏽 #communityhappenshere
  
  We would also like to thank local community partnerships for their contributions to our event! Please support those who support our community💙💛
  
  @rosesflowersny & @visiontaekwondo_foresthills 🙏🫶🏽

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025 to CommonPoint Afterschool Program
• Kindness Week Massages and DIY Oils (02-14-25)

  All Staff at P.S.16 Queens wound down into the Mid-Winter break and ended Kindness Week making soothing DIY essential oils🧴and receiving relaxing massages 💆🏻‍♀️💙💛
  
  🙏Thank you to @successinmotion4u for providing our staff with an unforgettable experience with smiles and amazing care.💫
  
  On behalf of all staff, we would like to Thank I.A. Principal Rodriguez for creating a culture that fosters exemplary kindness and care for each person in our school community!💙💫💛

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025
• Perfect Attendance Movie Night #2 (02-07-25)

  🍿🎬Our second Movie Night for Perfect Attendance Students and their Families Hosted by Our Commonpoint Community School 16!
  
  💙💛Student and Families enjoyed spending quality time together with snacks and refreshments recognizing the accomplishments of all invitees of Perfect Attendance! 😱 You too can be invited to our next movie night with perfect attendance!!👩🏻‍🏫✅ #CommunityHappensHere

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025 to CommonPoint Afterschool Program
• Tasty Start to Kindness Week (02-10-25)

  💫Kindness Week at P.S.16 Queens was kicked off with a tasty treat for all Staff Members! 🍳🥞Kindness can be contagious, encouraging others to replicate kind acts, creating a more positive community.❤️
  
  💙💛Kindness is an important part of teaching because it can help students feel safe and supported, which can lead to better academic and emotional growth.📝👩🏻‍🏫Teachers can model kindness by: empathy, encouraging, mindful, inclusive, and respectful.🤗
  
  Special Thank You to Principal I.A. Katherine Rodriguez, Admin, and @successinmotion4u - for your kindness to all staff this morning☀️☕️
  #KindnessWeek2025 #UnityInCommunity

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025
• P.S.16 Queens Parent Visits (02-07-25)

  We are SOO BACK!!💙💫💛 We had such an AMAZING turn out this week with our Parent Visits! 😱 We couldn’t be happier hosting our families to share a fun experience in the classroom with their loved ones.❤️ I.A. Principal Rodriguez visited each class in awe, witnessing of all the support Families, Teachers, and Staff put forth to make this week a success! 🥹 Thank you to our proud parents who were able to attend, our teachers for planning a fun filled learning experience, our School Aides for assisting in coordination, and Commonpoint for their translators.🫶🏻 “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”-Helen Keller💙💫💛 Thank you Ms. Rodriguez and Parent Coordinator Martha Jimenez for leading, uplifting, and supporting our School Community. #UnityInCommunity #stars

  Uploaded Feb 15, 2025