MS74 Newsletter School year 2024-25
NYC School Survey
Please complete the Survey online or via paper! It ends April 4th. Every voice counts!
Summer Rising Applications
SR Applications are open. You may apply ANYTIME until March 28th and may apply to the school site that best fits your needs, so long as it offers the appropriate grade for your child (their current grade). Exciting news - MS74 is hosting this year! Please apply through our CBO, The Child Center of NY. Our code is: 26Q074. You may apply to more than 1 program to increase your child's chances of getting into a Summer Rising site.
Need help with MySchools? Please contact your child's Guidance Counselor OR the Parent Coordinator.
MS74 Celebrates Women's History Month
This month serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions made by women throughout the history of the United States. Throughout March, remember those who paved the way in the struggle for gender equity in the United States, and recognize those who continue to break barriers today.
Save the Dates!
The MS74 8th Grade Hawthorne Players Present...
Please save the dates - April 3rd and 4th - for our 8th Grade Hawthorne Players' musical, Clue On Stage
Tickets will be sold next week.
TODAY is the LAST DAY to Register for NYSSMA
NYSSMA registration is open until TODAY March 14th! There are two forms - one for Instrumentals/ Vocals and the other for Piano. If you would like the option to pay via Debit or Credit Card, please see the link BELOW the forms. Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Lopez! As always, we wish all our students the best!
Show Your Love for 74 with the PTA Merch Sale!
Winter Special: Save $5 when you spend $50; Save $10 when you spend $100!
Please click on the link below to see all the merch that's available.
March Calendar
PTA Mtg 3/18 Agenda
Save the Date
Clothing Drive 5/3
Culture Pass NYC
Exciting news for all Queens Public Library card holders (13+): Did you know you could apply for the Culture Pass and get into 100+ museums, cultural institutions, gardens, and theaters for FREE?
Is your child younger than 13? Parents/guardians can use their cards to make reservations and bring kids along as guests!
Click the link below to learn more! If you don't have a Queens Public Library card, please apply for one at your local library and take advantage of this amazing program!
Earth Day Opportunity
All submissions will be published on the Senator’s website and participating students will receive a personalized certificate from Senator Liu. All nominations must be submitted by 5:00 P.M. on Friday, April 12, 2024 as the nomination website will be taken down after that date. No late submissions will be accepted.
Keep Scrolling!
The following information can be found Below: SPRING SPORTS, Daily Student News, Grade Specific Info, Guidance contacts, District 26 Info and MORE!!
In this section, we'll be posting information that pertains to our students, but that we think our parents will also want to know about! Our students are made aware of this information in Morning Meeting Slides, shown every morning in AM Homeroom and/or through information posted in their Google Homerooms.
Stay tuned for upcoming Information!
BeeTutored SHSAT Test Prep Classes
MS74 is pleased to offer this opportunity to our students, at a reduced rate. Both in person (at MS74) and virtual classes offered - LIMITED space!! Please click the link below to learn more and to register if interested!
Dance Opportunity this Summer - FREE
Click Link below to learn more and register! Registration is due April 4th.
High School of Fashion Industries Open House
Every Wednesday! Please reach out to the High School if you're interested in attending!
Free Summer Opportunity for 7th Grade Students interested in the Arts
Opportunity at NYU - 6 Year Program for Rising 8th Graders!
Please click the link below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Dance Opportunity this Summer - Free!
Click Link below to learn more and register! Registration is due April 4th.
2/4 Parent Meeting Presentation
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Comprehensive Dates
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Opportunity at NYU - 6 Year Program for Rising 9th Graders!
Please click the link below to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Ms. Calderon is our Transportation Specialist. She can be reached at mcalderon28@schools.nyc.gov or in room 126 at school.
What To Do If:
- My child has been assigned to a Bus: TRACK your child's bus using the new NYC BUS APP.
- My child Qualifies, but did not receive an OMNY card: Please see note above.
- My child didn't Qualify for OMNY card or Yellow Bus: We are so sorry, but it is the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) that makes this determination, not our school staff. Please click here to learn more about Transportation Eligibility.
- I don't know if my child Qualifies for either OMNY or Yellow Bus. Please check the Transportation tab in your NYCSA account OR email Ms. Calderon mcalderon28@schools.nyc.gov
- My child LOST their OMNY Card. What do we do? Please see note above.
In this section we're sharing information that may be of interest to our families. Some are links, some are flyers. If it's a flyer, you may click it to view it larger.
Girls Soccer League
Guided Bird Walks
AAPI Art Competition
MoMA Events
MoMA provides New York City teens with the opportunity to explore art making, engage with the contemporary art world and artists, and connect with other teens from across the city.
MoMA Teens offers a variety of unique and free hands-on, drop-in studio art courses and behind-the-scenes, internship-like programs.
NYC Parks Department offers free events ALL year, throughout the city! Click the link below to learn more!
NYC Public Libraries offer many year-round activities and free events. Please click on the link to learn more about events happening in our Queens Libraries!
Please Support the PTA!
Your generosity is deeply appreciated! To donate online, please scan the QR code below and select your bank. You will be brought to the PTA Zelle Account.
If you wish to pay via check, please make it payable to PTA of MS74. All envelopes can be left in the PTA mailbox in the main office. Thank you!
The MAY Meeting will be IN PERSON - please plan to Come and VOTE!
How to reach us at MS74
718.631.6800 (phone)
61-15 Oceania Street Bayside, NY 11364
Good Things to Know:
- If you move, change your number, or need to update your email address, please contact the Main Office at 718.631.6800. Please also ask your child to stop by the Main Office to pick up 2 new Emergency Blue Cards.
- If your child is out sick - please send them in with a note the day they return to school. The note should go to Attendance in room 126.
MS74 Pets!
TEAM74 is a wonderfully diverse community - with equally wonderful pet-family members! Check out a few of our lovable fur babies!
That's it for now, but please check the Newsletter often for updates and notices! If anything pops up - last minute club changes or sports announcements, closures due to weather, etc. - we will post it here.