5th Grade Graduation

We invite families to join us as we present with great pride, the Class of 2016! The event will be held in the P.S.188Q auditorium and will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.

In an effort to organize and expedite parent’s arrival for graduation, we are asking parents to please adhere to the procedures listed below. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

• Please do not arrive at the school before 8:30 a.m.

• When you arrive at the school, please line up on the ramp to the left of the main door. We are asking that parents please not use the front steps. The front steps will be for arriving staff and school children only.

• Parent volunteers will begin checking tickets at the top of the ramp beginning at 8:30 a.m. To be admitted to the building you must have a ticket.

• Upon entering the building there will be a table on either side of the door for parents to sign in. This will also be staffed by parent volunteers.

• After you sign in, you can proceed directly to the auditorium. Please do not enter the gym. No photos at this time.

• All siblings, regardless of whether or not they attend P.S. 188, must also have a ticket if they are attending the graduation. P.S. 188 siblings must present a note to their classroom teacher stating they are attending the graduation prior to graduation.

• Due to the large grauating class and number of seats in the auditorium, each child will allowed 2 tickets for graduation. Eventbrite has just enough tickets available for the number of students in 5th grade to receive 2 tickets. Dr. Caraisco will take requests for 1 extra ticket after June . We do have extra tickets but a very limited amount. Extra tickets will be distributed by lottery to give everyone an equal chance at getting an extra ticket. Families will be asked to go on Eventbrite to clain their ticket.

After graduation many parents choose to take their children out for the day. Please fill out the tear-off below indicating whether you will be taking your child with you or if you want us to place him/her in another class for the day. No child will be allowed to leave the building and walk home by themselves after graduation. They must be accompanied by an adult. The tear-off must be returned no later than June 19th. Children who do not return the tear-off will automatically be placed in another class for the day after the graduation reception

If you have another child in a lower grade that you will be taking out as well, please send a note to your child’s teacher on the day of graduation.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Myrna Perez Fung, Parent Coordinator, at 718-464-5768.