PS2Q The Alfred Zimberg School Home

Dear P.S. 2 Families,

We are excited to share a few important updates and upcoming events in our school community!

🛍️ Spirit Wear Shop Is Now Open!
Our P.S. 2 Spirit Wear Store is officially open now through February 13th. Show your school pride and grab your gear using the link below: https://selectspiritwear.com/collections/ps-2q

🏀 Basketball Game – This Saturday
Come cheer on our team this Saturday, February 7th at 9:00 AM at I.S. 227.

🍪 5th‑Grade Graduation Committee Snack Sale – Monday
Support our graduating class at the snack sale on Monday, February 9th. All snacks are $1.

📣 Cheer Expo – Next Week
Join us for the Cheer Expo next week at I.S. 126, starting at 9:30 AM.

🧥 Coat Drive – Happening Now Through February 27th
Our annual coat drive is happening now! Please see the attached flyer for details on how to donate.

🎉 Spirit Week – Next Week
Get ready for a fun and festive Spirit Week! The flyer with daily themes is attached.

Food Education Team – February Professional Learning Workshops
The NYC DOE Food Education Team is offering a series of engaging, hands‑on professional learning workshops this February. These sessions are designed to spark creativity, strengthen classroom connections, and highlight how food can bring learning to life across multiple subjects. This month’s lineup features culture, history, wellness, and hands‑on learning through food. Registration is now open—secure your spot while space is available!

February Workshops
• Beyond the Lunch Tray – Honoring Cultural Foodways in the Classroom February 9, 2026 | 2:45–3:45 PM Register HERE– Few spots left

• Cultivating, Cooking, and Community – Part 2 February 9, 2026 | 2:30–3:30 PM Register HERE – Few spots left

• Food & Mood: What’s Food Got to Do With It? February 23, 2026 | 2:45–3:34 PM Register HERE

• Cultivating, Cooking, and Community – Part 3 February 23, 2026 | 2:30–3:30 PM Register HERE

• Mindful Choice Meals 101: Food Waste Reduction Through Student Choice in the Cafeteria Serving Line February 26, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM Register HERE

Don’t forget to bookmark the Food & Nutrition Education Professional Learning Catalog, new offerings are added regularly. For questions, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to seeing our P.S. 2 community come together at these wonderful events!

Dear PS2 Families,

The 5th Grade Graduation Committee will host a Snack Sale on Monday, February 9, during all lunch periods. Snacks will be $1.00 each, and all proceeds will support 5th grade graduation expenses. If you would like your child to participate, please send them to school with money. Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Our Cornell Nutrition Workshop for Parents begins this Friday, February 6, from 8:20–10:30 AM. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ms. Trinidad.

Next week, February 9–13, we will be celebrating Spirit Week. Please see the attached flyer for each day’s theme.

Thursday’s Book Club featuring How Pizza Came to Queens will take place tomorrow, February 5, at 7:00 pm (Virtual).

We are also pleased to share that D30 Senator Jessica Ramos plans to read during Thursday’s Book Club, pending her schedule. Please join, families are warmly welcome.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99210763709?pwd=YUpEcDJqU1pGT2pHRUZrRzdkQWEyQT09

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you!

Help keep our P.S. 2 Community Warm this Winter! Read the flyer for more information.

Attached is our February calendar. Please take a moment to review it and save the important dates. Thank you for always being such an important part of our activities.

We are happy to share that the P.S. 2 Spiritwear Store is officially open now through February 13th! You can browse and shop directly using the link below:

🔗 https://selectspiritwear.com/collections/ps-2q


All items are custom-made, so please note that purchases cannot be returned or exchanged unless defective.

Orders will be processed after the store closes on February 13th, and once processed, the estimated shipping time is 3 weeks. Each order will arrive bagged and sealed, making distribution easier. When checking out, please remember to include your child’s classroom number in the grade level/room code box.

A portion of all sales will support the P.S. 2 PTA, helping fund future events and activities that enrich our students’ school experience.

Please see the attached flyer for full details.