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VOLUME 15 NUMBER 19 FEBRUARY 24, 2017 28 SHEVAT 5777

UPCOMING Parshat Mishpatim/Shekalim By: Rabbi Landsman

EVENTS WOW- Words of the Week

Candle Lighting: This year the students in JHS will be introduced to new academic words every week on
5:23 a bulletin board in the main JHS lobby. Students who use these words in their writing or
find them in their reading will get extra credit points or STAR cards for that
Havdala: 6:24 class. Please review the words with your whole family so that we can all learn together.
CREDIBLE - believable; worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy
Sunday Feb. 26 DATELINE - usually comes after the byline, gives the when (date) and where (city) the story
UPK In Session took place (if confined to a specific city/country)
EDITOR - the head of a news organization; person who chooses the articles that will be printed
5th-8th Grade each day
Parent-Child EDITORIAL article written by the editor giving his opinion on a problem or event
Learning Programs EYEWITNESS - a person who sees an occurrence with his own eyes and is able to give a
firsthand account of it
9-11:30AM
Tuesday Feb. 28

Book Fair

Wednesday March 1
Book Fair

Parent-Teacher
Conferences

Sunday March 5
UPK In Session

5th-8th Grade
Parent-Child
Learning Programs

9-11:30AM

Tuesday March 7
Parent Teacher

Conferences
3:45 Dismissal K-8

Thursday March 9
Taánit Esther

1:30 PM Dismissal
Grades N-8

Friday March 10
Purim Carnival

Sunday March 12
Purim

Set Clocks Ahead
One Hour

Sunday March 13
UPK In Session

5th-8th Grade
Parent-Child
Learning Programs

9-11:30AM

YCQ Family News

Mazel Tov to Rabbi
Kramer (JHS Rebbe)

on the birth of a
granddaughter!

“Four Score and Seven Years Ago!”
On Wednesday, February 22, 2017 the 4th and 5th graders were privileged to have Arts Power National Touring
Theater come to YCQ and perform “Four Score and Seven Years Ago”. The play featured five characters that re-
told the story of the Civil War and all the events that led to the famous Battle of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The
students were enthralled to see their social studies curriculum come to life.

Bracha Bee

This week the students participated in our annual bracha bee. The atmosphere was exciting with students cheering
on their fellow classmates as they demonstrated their vast knowledge of the Brachot. The students had prepared
weeks in advance for this program and it was clear how well the students knew their brachot. Kol hakavod to our
students and teachers and to Rabbi Ribalt for their dedication and participation in making this program a success!!

AN INFORMATIVE AND INSPIRING LIBRARY VISIT WITH ILLUSTRATOR, JANICE HECHTER

On Wednesday, February 22, the YCQ Library welcomed award-winning picture book illustrator, Janice Hechter, who gave a
fascinating presentation about the creative and technical process skillfully combined to create illustrations for one of her books,
entitled Avi’s Choice. A PowerPoint presentation accompanied a reading of the book, which centered on the main character, Avi’s
challenging choice: should he play ball with a friend or fulfill the mitzvah of “bikur cholim” by visiting his sick Grandpa? Mrs.
Hechter followed this with a demonstration of the technical tasks necessary to finalize the book prior to printing. The students
were asked to identify changes from first effort to second, such as the main character’s crooked teeth and no tzizis in the first draft
to a brighter smile and tzizis in the second. They were also asked to determine which of two or three selections made a better
book cover: one with two boys playing ball or two scales side-to-side featuring the ball on one and “bikur cholim” on the second.
A chorus of “ooh’s” and “aah’s” accompanied this intriguing presentation. Overall, the students clearly saw that it takes a great
deal of detailed effort and time to make a book. A special heartfelt thanks to the YCQ Parent-Teacher Organization for making
this extraordinary event possible!

Mix-It Up Program
This past Tuesday Mix It Up students did a lesson on anti-bullying book to grades 1st to 5th. The students worked very hard
preparing for the day. A few months ago Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz donated anti-bullying books so the students could make
a great lesson out of it. The kids in the classes really enjoyed and learned a lot from the Mix It Up kids. A big thank you goes to
Sam Verstandig, Rabbi Landsman and Mrs. Golubtchik for making this day happen and Assemblyman Michael Simanowitz for the
donation of books.



YCQ 5TH - 8TH GRADE STUDENT
PARENT-CHILD

SUNDAY LEARNING PROGRAM

PLEASE JOIN US THIS SUNDAY

Rosh Chodesh Adar
February 26, 2017

30 Shevat 5777

9 AM - 11 AM
11-11:30 3-on-3 Basketball

11-11:30 Zumba

FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL
LEARNING PROGRAM

FEATURING SPECIAL SPEAKER:

Rabbi Aloni Russek,
Sixth Grade Rebbe

TOPIC:
“Please Talk in Shul…
But Only To HaShem!”

Parnes Hayom

WE THANK THIS WEEK’S SPONSORS:
THURSDAY, 27 SHEVAT

IN MEMORY OF
IRENE SCHWARTZ

‫הינדא לאה בת אברהם ע"ה‬

BY YECHIEL AND MARILYN SCHWARTZ
IN MEMORY OF

A WONDERFUL MUSIC TEACHER OF MANY DECADES
RABBI ELI LIPSKER a’’h

BY MINDY AND AVI NISANOV

FRIDAY, 28 SHEVAT

IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER
ELAINE ITZKOWITZ

ELKA BAS TZVI HAKOHEN ‫ע"ה‬
GRANDMOTHER OF DAVID ITZKOWITZ & RACHEL ITZKOWITZ SALAMON (‘01)

BY SIDNEY ITZKOWITZ (‘64)
IN MEMORY OF

ROSE WEINBERGER
CHANA RIFKA BAT AVRAHAM ZVI HALEVI a”h
GRANDMOTHER OF TZVI HYMAN(‘90), MINDY NISANOV (‘92), YEHUDA HYMAN
GREAT GRANDMOTHER OF DAVID (8B1), ABE (6B2), HANNAH (3-212), JOSEPH (1-202), AND SAM NISANOV

IN HONOR OF
HADASSAH LEAH JAFFE’S BIRTHDAY

BY HER SAVTA
IN HONOR OF
RABBI LANDSMAN AND RABBI LONNER
BY BARBARA (‘68) (BREITKOPF) AND JOSH KLAPPER

http://www.ycqweb.com/parnes_hayom_dedication

        

 

147-37 70th Road • Flushing, NY 11367 • 718-793-8500

       ‫בס"ד‬

Dear Parents: 

 

As Parent Teacher Conferences are approaching, we would like to extend an invita on for all parents in grades N‐5 to u lize the 
conference op on on ParentLocker. ParentLocker allows you to select the  me slots and create your schedule prior to arriving at 
school on Parent  Teacher night. The scheduling system is first come/first serve, so the earlier you sign up, the more availability 
there will be for   appointments, and the more likely you will be able to customize a convenient schedule for yourself.  

 

Before beginning the process please check the following schedule of conference dates and  mes in order to know when the    
teachers you would like to see will be available: 

Please Note: Fourth grade parents should not sign up for a Math Conference. Rather it should be done via phone or e‐mail. 

Date  Grades  Times  Slot length 

Wednesday,  1‐200, 1‐201, 1‐202, 2‐205, 3‐210,       5:30pm to  10 Minutes per appointment 
3‐211, Fourth Grade, 
March 1, 2017  9:30pm   
5‐302, 5‐303      5th Grade 5 Minutes per appointment 
Tuesday,  No Sign‐up required 
March 7, 2017   JHS Girls   6‐9 PM 
  10 Minutes per appointment 
Nursery, Kindergarten, 1‐203, 2‐204,   
2‐206, 2‐207, 3‐209, 3‐212,    5:30pm to  5th Grade 5 Minutes per appointment 
5‐300, 5‐301   No Sign‐up required 
JHS Boys  9:30pm 

   

6‐9 

  

 The online registraƟon system will only be open for registraƟon beginning 10:00AM on Thursday, February 16th unƟl

Friday February 24th, at 1:30 PM .

Please remember that the system is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE and registra on should be completed as early as 
possible to help ensure the most convenient schedule possible for you.  

For Parents without access to a computer or internet connec on, Hadas (contact info below) will be   available by 
email or phone to assist in the registra on process. Those parents who use this method will be provided with a 
printed schedule that can be picked up from Hadas in Rabbi Landsman’s office. 

If you have any ques ons or comments at any point in the process, please contact Hadas at (718) 793‐8500 Ext. 
310  [email protected].

Thank you 

Parent Teacher Conferences, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 

Class  Time  Sign In  Loca on of Conference  
5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
1‐200, 1‐201,  
1‐202 (Mrs. Blass, Morah Leah)  Sign in Online  Classroom 

  Sign in Online  Classroom 

2‐205 (Mrs. Chubak,               5:30‐9:30 
Morah Reut) 

3‐210,  5:30‐9:30 
3‐211 (Ms. Laffer, Morah E y) 

Fourth Grade   5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
5‐302, 5‐303 
(Finkelstein, Rohr, Fried,  

JHS Girls  6:00‐9:00  No Sign In   Lunchroom 
First Come First Serve 

Parent Teacher Conferences, Tuesday, March 7, 2017 

Class  Time  Sign In  Loca on & Conference 
5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
Nursery & Kindergarten  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 

1‐203 

(Mrs. Blass, Morah Leah) 

2‐204, 2‐207,   5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
2‐206 (Morah Reut, Mrs. Chubak)  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 

3‐209, 3‐212  

(Morah E y, Ms. Laffer ) 

5‐300, 5‐301  5:30‐9:30  Sign in Online  Classroom 
(Fried, Rohr,  Hoffman, Kahn ) 

JHS Boys  6:00‐9:00  No Sign In   Lunchroom 
First come first serve 



BOOK FAIR SCHEDULE

Dear Parents:

Our ANNUAL Y.C.Q. PARENTS ASSOCIATION BOOK FAIR will
take place on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28th and WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1st

in the J.H.S. building multi-purpose room.

The Book Fair will have a large selection of Scholastic English and Judaica books. There
will be a variety of computer software, videos, and cookbooks available. All purchases benefit our
school and our library.

All classes, nursery through grade 8, are scheduled for visits to the Book Fair. Parents of
children in nursery, kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades are welcome to come and shop with their
children. All parents are welcome to come to browse and shop each day. Please remember to send
money along with your child on the day of his/her scheduled visit. Books range in price from
approximately $7.00 to $15.00. In accordance with NYS tax law, sales tax will now be charged.

Please note that the Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences
on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1st.

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Tuesday February 28 Wednesday March 1

9:30-9:50 4-306, 4-307 3-211, 3-212
9:50-10:10 1-202, 1-203
10:10-10:30 1-200, 1-201 5-302, 5-303
10:30-10:50 5-300, 5-301 N-109, N-208
10:50-11:10 YESS
11:10-11:30 K-101, K-102
11:30-11:50 K-100, K-105 LUNCH
11:50-12:50 LUNCH
12:50- 1:10 3-209, 3-210 7G1, 7G2
1:10- 1:30 6G1, 6G2 8B1, 8B2
1:30- 1:50 6B1, 6B2 4-304, 4-305
1:50- 2:10 8G1, 8G2 2-204, 2-207
2:10-2:30 2-205, 2-206 7B1, 7B2
2:30- 2:50

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT
THE BOOK FAIR, PLEASE CONTACT:

Shandi Glaser 718-551-7112 or [email protected],
Tzipora Laub 917-742-9469 or [email protected],

or Suri Sokol 917-838-4674 or [email protected] .
WE NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS DURING CLASS VISITS, AND TO SET UP

(Sunday 9-11AM) AND PACK UP (Wednesday night) THE FAIR.

YCQ-Parent Teacher Organization Vendors

The following vendors support YCQ programs.
We encourage you to support these businesses.

Shop at these vendors year-round, pay for your purchases at the location with a
check made payable to YCQ-PTO and the store will donate a percentage

back to YCQ.

Suhag Wine & Liquor
69-30 Main Street
Kew Gardens Hills
718-793-6629

Main Sweets
72-54 Main Street
Kew Gardens Hills
718.261.3917
Mishloach Manot, candy platters and gifts for all occasions

The Jewish Quarter
Stuart Verstandig
917-670-2564
Tzit tzit (all sizes and styles), Seforim,
books, mezuzot, kipot, benchers , Purim
supplies, Pesach needs, Succah decorations,
laminated posters

& gifts for all occasions

Help the PTO Help YCQ

By shopping through Amazon Smile at NO cost to you,
money will be raised for YCQ.

(This is no different than your regular Amazon Account)
Money Raised Goes to:

 Gifts for teachers and staff to say Hakaros Hatov for all they
do for our children throughout the year.
 Supplementing cost of end of year trips
 Purchasing equipment and supplies throughout the year to
create the best environment for our children to learn an grow

To sign up is simple

Just type in this link and follow instructions

smile.amazon.com/ch/11-1672827

When you shop you must log on at
smile.amazon.com

Note: This site maintains your privacy. No one but the buyer can see
purchases. YCQ receives a check only.







Exciting Week at YCQ!~