MS74 Newsletter School year 2024-25
MS74 Sing-along!
MS74 Section Sheet Winners were treated to a 6th grade chorus performance yesterday afternoon, culminating in an Auditorium-wide sing-along! It was such a fun afternoon - please click the video to hear snippets of our students, staff, and parents enjoying the festivities! Thank you, Mr. Auriemma, for MC'ing the event!
MS74 Celebrates the Holidays with Grade-Wide Assemblies!
On Thursday, December 19th our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders performed a variety of songs and dances to kick off the holiday season!
We congratulate our performers and their teachers - Mr. Auriemma, Ms. Luciano, Mr. Lopez, and our student-teacher who led the students in a beautiful South African song in Zulu!
MS74 Families with Special Needs
NYBG is offering a Sensory-Friendly Morning January 11th! Perfect time to use your UA voucher and see the train show! See the flyer below.
The Bronx Zoo is also offering Sensory-Friendly Programming on Friday January 3rd.
MS74 Alum Start-Up!
One of our alumnae began a cat rescue program. We admire her entrepreneurship, passion, and purpose and are so proud of her hard work and commitment!
If you're thinking of adopting a cat or kitten, please check out the link below!
Big Apple Award Nominations Are Open!
December Calendar
MS74's Winter Concert Tickets on Sale
Get your tickets now for the hottest show in January! Seating is limited so please get your tickets today! All proceeds benefit the Music program at 74. Thank you for your support!
The link to purchase tickets is below the flyer.
January 2025 Calendar
PTA Merch Store is Open Online!
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The following information can be found Below: 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.
Picture Orders
Need to Contact Lifetouch? Missing Photo Packages? Issues with Order? Please call: 1.800.736.4753 or use the chat feature using the link below.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we have waited for the orders to arrive from Lifetouch. If you did not place an order yet, you will have an opportunity to order directly from Lifetouch with the code in your child's Proof. If you do not like the photo, you will have an opportunity in January to sign your child up to re-take the photo on February 6th. Please keep the package/ proof and return it with your child on February 6th. They will give it to the Photographer and if you ordered a package, they will send you the same package with the new photo.
High School Admissions Information for 7th Grade Families
Please see the message below from our Guidance Team for all 7th grade families:
Need to Contact Lifetouch? Missing Photo Packages? Issues with Order? Please call: 1.800.736.4753 or use the chat feature using the link below.
Picture Orders
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we have waited for the orders to arrive from Lifetouch. If you did not place an order yet, you will have an opportunity to order directly from Lifetouch with the code in your child's Proof. If you do not like the photo, you will have an opportunity in January to sign your child up to re-take the photo on February 6th. Please keep the package/ proof and return it with your child on February 6th. They will give it to the Photographer and if you ordered a package, they will send you the same package with the new photo.
Free Summer Program! Application Due 2/26/25
Please Complete If You Haven't Already
- Please bookmark the MS74 Newsletter in your Favorites and check it often!
- Please READ and SIGN the Handbook Page (see above). Signed pages should be returned to the Dean.
- Please complete the Media Consent Form, located in your New York Schools Account (NYCSA). You can access NYCSA by clicking here.
- Please complete the Family Income Inquiry Form by clicking here. You will need to enter 11364 as the zip code and select New York City Schools as the school district.
Student Action Items
- READ and SIGN the Culture and Climate Handbook, see above!
- Bookmark this page on a device you'll check daily, so you're up to date on news from the school with key dates (like sports tryouts, bake sales, merch sales, club events, and more!).
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.
CDEC 26 Approved Resolutions
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!
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.