P.S. 273 welcomed parents and students with a colorful display of balloons and decorative banners in Richmond Hill.
Photo by Anthony Medina
Thursday marked the return to school for students across Queens after the summer break.
In the lead-up to the Sept. 7 return, leaders across the borough have been giving away backpacks and school supplies to students and families in need.
According to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City will be making a historic shift this school year in how reading will be taught through NYC Reads. This initiative is meant to bring proven, evidence-based English Language Arts curricula into classrooms.
Adams is optimistic that this initiative will better teach students in Queens and across the city how to decode words. Even those with a below-average reading comprehension would then have the skills and foundation necessary to better be able to sound out new words and understand new material.
Another new element being introduced this school year are mindful breathing techniques. These exercises are meant to help calm the students’ minds, improve their focus and help them better deal with stressful situations.
Adams also noted that more than 80 school cafeterias across the city have been enhanced, allowing for kids to better socialize with each other. This also comes with more diverse meal options, including plant-based meals and halal meals. These options allow kids to eat healthy while also maintaining their culture or faith.
Kids returning to school at P.S. 163 in Flushing were greeted by stilt walkers. According to the stilt walkers, Leo and Dave, they wanted to make the kids’ return to school more fun.
One mother, Erica Parilla, was seen walking her 14-year-old son to the front gate for his first day at Information Technology High School in Long Island City. Parilla said he previously attended school in the Lower East Side of Manhattan so he doesn’t know any of his fellow students at his new school.
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