P.S. 172 The Annette Hendrickson Beacon School of Excellence

Announcements

• 🚀 Join Us for P.S. 172’s 4th Annual STEAM Saturday!

  Mark your calendars! We are hosting a morning filled with FREE hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities for the whole family.

  • When: Saturday, April 25, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:45 PM

  • Where: P.S. 172

  • Cost: FREE!

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• 🧘 Wellness at Home: Parent Workshop

  P.S. 172 Beacon School of Excellence invites you to an essential workshop focused on supporting our children (and ourselves!) through the ups and downs of daily life.

  Event Details

  • Topic: Wellness at Home: Supporting Your Child's Stress & Anxiety

  • Date: Thursday, February 12th

  • Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM

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  What We’ll Cover

  Join us to learn simple regulation tools that your family can use every day to:

  • Recharge and find calm.

  • Build resilience in the face of challenges.

  • Create a balanced environment at home.

  Breathe. Unplug. Reset. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for managing stress and fostering a supportive atmosphere for your children.

  Translation Services

  Live translation is available for this session! Please scan the QR code on the flyer to access translation services during the event.

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• ❤️ Get Ready for Respect for All Week!

  February 9th – February 13th

  This week, we are coming together to promote respect, celebrate our diversity, and take a stand against bullying. Join the fun and show your school spirit by participating in our daily themes:

  Date	Theme	What to Wear
  Monday, Feb 9	Kindness Ties Us Together	Wear a bowtie or a tie!
  Tuesday, Feb 10	Everyone is Unique	Wear your favorite color!
  Wednesday, Feb 11	Serious About Kindness	Get creative with Crazy Hair Day!
  Thursday, Feb 12	Standing Together	Grab a friend for Twin Day!
  Friday, Feb 13	Caring for Others	Wear pink, red, or hearts!

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• 📢 Update: 2 New Items Added to the Graduation Auction!

  Hello Parents and Supporters,

  Quick update! We have just added two fantastic new items to the Fifth Grade Graduation Auction:

  • Relax & Unwind: A 60-minute massage at Red Moon Wellness.

  • Taste of Brooklyn: A $100 gift card to Sahadi’s.

  These join our current lineup of amazing offerings, including summer camps, boxing classes, and birthday party packages.

  Every bid brings us closer to giving our 5th graders a send-off to remember. Head over to the auction site now to place your bids!

  Click Here To Place Your Bids!

  Thank you for your support!

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• ☕ Warm Up & Support Our 5th Graders this Friday!

  Looking for a sweet treat to end the week? Come warm up at the Hot Cocoa & Snack Bar!

  Join us this Friday, February 13th at 2:30 PM right by the Main Entrance. We will be serving up delicious hot chocolate and snacks to celebrate the season.

  All funds raised will go directly to support the Fifth Grade Graduation. It’s a great way to enjoy a treat while helping our graduating class celebrate their big milestone.

  We look forward to seeing our families there!

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