Principal's Page

August 2025

Dear P.S. 62Q Parents, Guardians, and Students,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! It is with great excitement that I welcome you back to our school community—a place where every student is encouraged to grow, explore, and shine. Our first day of school will be Thursday, September 4, 2025, and our staff has been hard at work preparing for an engaging and successful year.

This year, our instructional focus is on progress monitoring, content knowledge, and explicit instruction. By strengthening these areas, we will help all students become stronger readers, writers, mathematicians, and problem solvers.

In addition, our Magnet Programs and Enrichment Opportunities will provide students with hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and build leadership:

• Computer Science & Technology: Robotics, Mouse Squad, Hydroponics, and our Multimedia Sound Recording Studio.
  
  
• Civics & Debate: Project Soap Box, Student Council, Hawks Patrol, and our Debate Team, where students learn to use their voice, think critically, and lead with confidence.
  
  
• The Hawks Studios: Our Gifted Arts Collective in art, music, and dance, offering creative outlets that nurture talent and self-expression.
  
  
• STEAM Projects: Integrated science, technology, engineering, arts, and math challenges that prepare students for the future.
  
  

We will continue to support all learners through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), ensuring students receive the right instruction and interventions at the right time. From “Terrific 3” writing strategies to “What I Need” groups in reading and math, every child will be closely supported in their growth.

 With your partnership, we look forward to a year filled with progress, purpose, and possibility for every student.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school family.

Warmest regards,

Jordan Vitta
Principal