UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Welcome Back Gathering
September, 2025 (Date TBD)
Picture Day
October 17, 2025
Box Out Bullying In-School Assembly
November 7, 2025
Picture Re-take/Absentee Day
December 5, 2025
ARCHIVES 2024-25
5th Grade Dance
June 20, 2025
Following graduation, the Class of 2025 celebrated with the 5th Grade Dance at the school’s gymnatorium. Students enjoyed live music by DJ Jason (Cloud 9 Favors), dancing, and delicious food and treats - a perfect way to celebrate the end of their elementary school years. The 5th Grade Dance was made possible by the PTA’s 5th Grade Committee, whose fundraising efforts covered all costs.
5th Grade Graduation Ceremony
June 20, 2025
On Friday, June 20, we celebrated the PS384 Class of 2025 with a heartfelt graduation ceremony. It was a bittersweet day filled with tears and joy as families gathered to mark this important milestone. Thanks to months of fundraising by the PTA’s 5th Grade Committee, students were gifted their caps, gowns, diploma cases, class T-shirts, and commemorative gifts to honor their journey.
PTA Ice Cream Social
June 13, 2025
On Friday, June 13, the PTA hosted its annual Ice Cream Social to mark the end of the school year. PS384 families gathered after school for build-your-own sundaes at the cafeteria, “summer vibes” themed cardboard crafting stations at the gymnatorium, and outdoor activities including bubbles, chalk, and live music. The Finest Pizza Truck was also on site with food available for purchase. The event was open to all families, providing a festive way to close out the school year together.
Cosmic IQ Mobile Planetarium
June 10, 12 & 13, 2025
The PTA funded Cosmic IQ’s mobile planetarium theatre on Deep Oceans as part of a school-wide enrichment program for all PS384 classes. Students in Grades Pre-k to 5 stepped into a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium for an immersive exploration of earth’s oceans. The “planaquarium” experience took classes from coral reefs to the deepest parts of the ocean, with vivid 360° visuals and expert narration. Through encounters with bioluminescent creatures, deep-sea landscapes, and the vast biodiversity of our oceans, students were introduced to one of earth’s most mysterious and awe-inspiring frontiers.
Story Pirates Assembly
June 9, 2025
On June 9, all PS384 classes took part in a PTA-funded theater enrichment program: a Story Creation Assembly with Story Pirates. This fully improvised show invited students to help build an original story from scratch, starting with a brainstorm and ending in a live performance. With the help of Story Pirates cast members, students contributed characters, settings, goals, and obstacles, learning key storytelling concepts along the way. The result was a fast-paced, hilarious performance that left kids inspired to create stories of their own.
Field Day
June 4, 2025
On June 4, PS384Q held its annual Field Day, bringing students and staff together for a full day of outdoor games and team activities. Continuing an annual tradition, the PTA funded all Field Day equipment and T-shirts for every student and teacher. The beautiful mint green T-shirts featured student-designed logos, selected through a school-wide design contest held earlier in the year.
PTA Coffee & Chat: Parents’ Night Out
June 3, 2025
On June 3, PS384Q parents gathered for an evening of conversation at The Greats of Craft lounge and outdoor patio. The night featured a relaxed setting for families to get to know one another outside of school hours. This parent-only event was part of our ongoing PTA Coffee & Chat series, bringing our community together in informal, welcoming spaces.
Free Mets Tickets Giveaway
June 1, 2025
Our PTA secured 75 free tickets for PS384 students and their families to attend the Mets vs. Rockies game at Citi Field on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Families entered a draw for a chance to win tickets. The Mets’ win made the day even more exciting for our families. Thank you to the New York Mets for making this memorable experience possible for our school community.
District 30 Family Fun Day 2025
May 31, 2025
At the District 30 Family Fun Day 2025 held at I.S. 145, our PTA table invited kids to get their hands dirty with a planter craft - adding soil, planting seeds, and decorating their own take-home pots. It was a great afternoon filled with hands-on activities, live music, games, and a bounce house!
First Grade Trip to Space Club
May 30, 2025
On May 30, our 1st grade classes visited Space Club at Greenpoint, Brooklyn as part of a Physical Education field trip sponsored by the PTA. Students had the chance to jump, climb, and explore in the wide open areas and hands-on play zones. It was a great opportunity for movement, play, and connection with classmates.
Bowling Field Trip - Grade 5
May 29 , 2025
On May 29, the fifth graders marked one of their final days at PS384Q with a special Physical Education Bowling trip to Whitestone Lanes, sponsored by the PTA. This outing gave students time to relax, have fun, and enjoy each other’s company before graduating and moving on to middle school. It was a well-earned celebration of their time together.
Bowling Field Trip - Grades 2-4
May 27 , 2025
On May 27, students in grades 2 - 4 enjoyed a fun day of bowling at Bowl360 in Astoria as part of a Physical Education field trip sponsored by the PTA. It was a great way for students to spend time together outside the classroom, with plenty of strikes, laughs, dancing, and friendly competition.
Kindergarten Trip to Space Club
May 22 , 2025
On May 22, all Kindergarten classes visited Space Club at Greenpoint, Brooklyn as part of a Physical Education field trip sponsored by the PTA. Space Club is a large indoor play space with plenty of room to move, explore, and play. The open layout gave students space to crawl, stretch, swing, and interact freely. It was a fun and active way to spend the day outside the classroom.
5th Grade Class Trip
May 21 , 2025
To celebrate their final year at PS384, the graduating 5th grade class spent the day at The Field House at Chelsea Piers. Students enjoyed a full day of fun, including batting cages, soccer, basketball, trampolines, rope swings, a foam pit, rock climbing, and lunch with friends. Thank you to the PTA’s 5th Grade Committee, whose fundraising efforts covered the cost of the trip for all 5th grade students.
Color Run
May 17 , 2025
The P.S.384Q PTA Color Run took place on May 17 and was free and open to all P.S.384Q students and their families. Participants began at Queens Landing Boathouse and finished at the Culture Lab LIC parking lot, where they were showered with colorful, non-toxic powder and enjoyed a celebration with music and festivities. Thank you to our generous event partners and sponsors: CultureLab LIC, City Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Tennis Kiddo, Strength City, Whole Foods Market, Bout Boxing, Jesse Winter Photography, DJ Vito Fun, BubbleDad, Quintessential Therapy, Rollin Bagels, Pete’s Soft Serve Ice Cream, Gantry Kids & Teens, NY State Parks, NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation, Hunters Point Park Conservancy, and the 108th Precinct.
Spring Benefit
May 14 , 2025
Our annual Spring Benefit was held on May 14, 2025 at American Brass, bringing together PS384 parents, community partners and event sponsors for a special evening in support of our students. This parent-only event featured a lively Silent Auction and a special photobooth experience by Velvet Turtles. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed! For a full list of event partners and sponsors, visit ps384qpta.org/springbenefit.
Teacher Appreciation
May 5-9 , 2025
The PTA celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9) with daily prompts for students to thank their teachers in special ways, a breakfast spread, midweek lunch, and an end-of-week celebration with flowers, coffee, and light fare! Thank you to our generous sponsors - Trader Joe’s, Wegmans, US Evergreens, Starbucks, Little Chef Little Cafe and Bricktown Bagels. And to our incredible PS384Q teachers and team - THANK YOU for all that you do for our school community!
Neon Nights Dance Party
April 4 , 2025
The PS384Q community lit up the night at the 2025 Neon Nights Dance Party held at Plaxall Properities. Families came with their brightest neon outfits and glows ticks, as headliner DJ Jay Storm kept the energy high all evening. The event featured performances by Dynasty Breaking NYC and Tiger J Taekwondo, hair paint by Sit Still, and face paint by Lady Hawk.
Proceeds from the event supported graduation activities for our 5th Grade class. Thank you to our sponsors: Plaxall Properties, Little Chef Little Café, Dynasty Breaking NYC, Tiger J Taekwondo, Slice LIC, Centro Pizza Bar, Bianco Latte, and Sit Still!
Service Committee Book Drive
March 10-17 , 2025
In a beautiful show of community spirit, the PS384Q PTA Service Committee hosted its first-ever Book Drive coinciding with the Scholastic Book Fair. Families were encouraged to donate gently used books to benefit Bronx Family Network, Bowery Resident Committee, and additional local shelters coordinated through Council Member Julie Won’s office. As students brought home new reads, they also made room on their shelves to share the joy of reading with others. Collection bins in the school lobby quickly filled up with around 950 donated books across various languages, making the initiative a huge success!
Scholastic Book Fair
March 10-14 , 2025
The PS384Q School Library was buzzing with excitement during our Scholastic Book Fair, held March 10-14. Students enjoyed browsing and shopping a wide selection of books with their classmates throughout the week. Families joined in the fun during our special after-school shopping event on Thursday, March 13. It was a wonderful celebration of books, community, and the joy of reading!
Self-Defense with City Jiu-Jitsu Academy
February 27 , 2025
City Jiu-Jitsu Academy (CJA) hosted its second Women’s Self-Defense Class on Thursday, February 27th exclusively for the P.S. 384Q community. The class provided participants with valuable tools and techniques for self-defense, fostering both confidence and camaraderie among attendees. CJA has generously donated 100% of the proceeds from this event to the PS384Q PTA.
I LOVE NY - Silent Auction
February 4 - 11 , 2025
Our families bid on items donated by iconic NY businesses to support PS384’s Art Program through our I LOVE NY Silent Auction. A special event showcasing our auction items was held at CultureLab LIC on Feb. 8. Our PTA extends heartfelt thanks to our generous donors: Legoland New York Resort, Serendipity3, Levain Bakery UES, CAMP, Immersive Gamebox, Sloomoo Institute, Underground Donut Tour, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, MoMA, Liberty Science Center, Barnes & Noble UES, Genius Gems, Space, City Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Shibley Day Camp, Camp Wayne for Boys, Rock & Divine Jewelry, and other incredible items donated by our amazing PS384 families.
Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
February 8 , 2025
The PS384 5th Grade Committee hosted our annual Valentine’s Day Bake Sale at CultureLab LIC, raising funds for graduation activities. Families and friends stopped by to enjoy homemade treats, coffee and hot chocolate while supporting the graduating class. Shoppers browsed a selection of handcrafted friendship bracelets, necklaces, and keychains, as well as PS384 Winter Hats. Thank you to everyone who baked, volunteered, and shopped—your support made this event a success and brought us one step closer to an unforgettable year for the 5th grade class!
Coffee & Chat
February 6 , 2025
Our PTA held its second installment of Coffee & Chat at Stepping Stone on Thursday, February 6 at 8:30 AM. Families enjoyed an informal morning meet-up with PTA board members and shared feedback and ideas to help shape future events and initiatives. Thank you to everyone who joined the conversation!
Read-a-thon 2025
January 24 - February 7 , 2025
The PS384Q Read-a-thon, held from January 24 to February 7, was a wonderful celebration of reading across our school! Students eagerly dove into books, logged an impressive number of minutes (170,022!), and discovered the joy of getting lost in a story. The excitement was palpable as our school community came together to share, explore, and build lifelong reading habits.
Pickleball with Tennis Kiddo
January 26, 2025
Tennis Kiddo brought the excitement of pickleball to the PS384 community with special classes for kids, teens, and adults! Participants had a fantastic time learning the game, staying active, and enjoying friendly competition—all while supporting our school. We are incredibly grateful to Tennis Kiddo for donating 100% of the proceeds to our PTA, helping us continue to fund enriching programs and initiatives for our students.
Charity Bake Sale
December 8, 2024
On Sunday, December 8, our PTA organized a Bake Sale to support a charitable cause. Families and community members came together to enjoy a variety of delicious treats kindly donated by our dedicated parent volunteers. The funds raised will go to a charity chosen by our school’s newly-elected Student Council.
COFFEE & CHAT
December 5, 2024
On December 5, the PTA hosted a Coffee & Chat at Zaruma Gold Coffee, bringing parents together for casual conversation and updates on PTA initiatives. The event provided an informal and intimate space to discuss upcoming projects, brainstorm ideas, and build community connections. We look forward to hosting similar events to keep families engaged and informed.
FALL FESTIVAL
November 15, 2024
On Friday, November 15, the PS384Q PTA held its annual Fall Festival. Our families came together for an evening of community, connection and fun, all while raising essential funds to support our school.
The PTA extends its heartfelt gratitude to the following event partners: Plaxall Properties, City Owlets, Little Chef Little Cafe, City JiuJitsu, Slice, Velvet Turtle Events, NY Society of Play, ArtStrong, Greats of Craft, Doughnut Plant, Gantry Kids, Shibley Day Camp, Snapology, & Sit Still Salon.
City Jiu-Jitsu Academy: Women’s Self Defense Class
November 2, 2024
On Saturday, November 2, City Jiu-Jitsu Academy hosted a Women’s Self-Defense class exclusively for the PS384Q community. Professor Royce and Professor Danny provided professional training in essential self-defense skills in a supportive and safe environment for our attendees. The PTA thanks City Jiu-Jitsu Academy for partnering with us to strengthen our school community.
Book Character Day
October 31, 2024
From classic tales to modern heroes - the students at PS384Q celebrated Book Character Day with a colorful parade of storybook character costumes!
Picture Day
October 18, 2024
Picture Day on October 18th was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support of our parent volunteers and dedicated school faculty. Together, we captured wonderful memories of our students!
Welcome Back Gathering
September 14, 2024
On Saturday, September. 14 we hosted our annual PS384Q PTA Welcome Back Gathering at Culture Lab LIC. Our families had the chance to meet and connect, while the kids enjoyed popcorn and games. The PTA extends a sincere ‘thank you’ to Culture Lab LIC, Plaxall Inc., and CityPickle for their generous support of this event.
ARCHIVES 2023-24
Family Ice Cream Social
June 13, 2024
On June 13, the PTA hosted a Family Ice Cream Social as an end-of-year celebration for all PS384 families. The event featured sundaes, crafts, play, and live music. The New York Fine Foods pizza truck was also on-site offering delicious pizzas and cannolis.
Art and STEM Night
June 13, 2024
On June 13, our school hosted an Art and STEM Night with an impressive exhibition showcasing artwork by every student at P.S. 384! The gymnatorium was transformed into a creative STEM makerspace for our students to explore and innovate.
Field Day
June 13, 2024
On June 13, our school buzzed with excitement during Field Day! Students proudly sported their matching orange Field Day t-shirts and enjoyed a day of fun games and activities. It was a wonderful celebration of school spirit, teamwork, and friendship.
Spring Benefit
June 4, 2024
On June 4, our parents enjoyed a fun night out with friends at our P.S. 384Q PTA Spring Benefit. Attendees enjoyed refreshments, a silent auction, DJ, and photo booth! A huge thank you to our community sponsors - TFC (Presenting Sponsor); Chelsea Pediatric Dentistry LIC (Advocate Sponsor); Tennis Kiddo (Advocate Sponsor); The QPD (Partner Sponsor); Sit Still (Friend Sponsor); and photo booth sponsor Velvet Turtle Events.
Cosmic IQ: Journey to Outer Space
May 28 and 29, 2024
On May 28 and 29, our students explored the galaxy and beyond in an immersive experience with Cosmic IQ’s mobile planetarium. They explored our solar system, planets, moons, and stars using cutting-edge projection, large-screen film content, and a facilitator-guided expedition. The program featured real footage taken by NASA and other space program telescopes.
Brown Bag Meals Service Project
May 23, 2024
On Thursday, May 23, P.S. 384 families participated in an after-school service project to help make 200 brown bag meals. The meals were donated to NY Common Pantry, providing to-go meals over the Memorial Day weekend. The mission of NY Common Pantry is to reduce hunger and promote dignity, health and self-sufficiency.
Neon Nights Dance Party
April 5, 2024
The PTA’s Neon Nights Dance Party was filled with music, dancing, and family fun! The night featured a DJ dance party, basketball, dessert decorating, manicures, neon spray, glow sticks and glitter! Delicious pizza, light bites, snacks, and treats were savored while families rocked their best neon outfits. The PTA thanks its event sponsors: PlayDay, Kawaii Nails, Sit Still, Slice, Sweet Chick, Little Chef Little Cafe, M. Wells, and Plaxall Properties.
Kindness Workshop and Blanket Donation
March 27, 2024
The P.S. 384 Service Projects Committee organized a kindness workshop in collaboration with Blankets of Hope. Blankets of Hope donated 160 blankets toward this project. Families wrote heartfelt notes and wrapped them in the blankets to be donated to a local homeless shelter. Our students were able to practice empathy and kindness by participating in this impactful service-learning experience.
Bowling Field Trips
March 15 and 20, 2024
Students in grades K to 5 enjoyed exciting team play and friendly competition with their classmates at Bowl 360, Astoria. The PTA sponsored the school-wide bowling trips as part of the school’s physical education curriculum. Students had a chance to sharpen their hand-eye coordination as well as math skills while keeping score. It was a fantastic outing filled with laughter, camaraderie, and skill-building for our students!
Science Demos with Mr. Rich
March 15, 2024
The PTA welcomed science educator Mr. Rich to our pre-k classroom! Mr. Rich captivated our youngest learners with magical science demonstrations and chemical reactions. The children were mesmerized by the wonders of science brought to life before their eyes.
Scholastic Book Fair
March 11-15, 2024
Our 2023-24 Scholastic Book Fair was a triumph! The event buzzed with excitement as our enthusiastic students eagerly browsed through a range of captivating titles. With an array of options to choose from, we hope that every child found their perfect book match. Thank you to all of our teachers and volunteers who contributed to making this fair a memorable success!
New York Hall of Science Demos
February 6-27, 2024
Our PTA sponsored a series of in-school science demonstrations for grades K-5, conducted by the New York Hall of Science. Students explored rocketry, bouncing balls, predator-prey relationships, and the world of insects and arachnids. Our curious students were able to engage in hands-on experiences that fostered a deeper understanding of the natural world.
Read-a-thon
January 26-February 9, 2024
Congratulations to the incredible participants of our school's Read-a-thon! For two weeks, our dedicated readers delved into the world of books with unwavering enthusiasm. Special prizes were distributed across various winning categories, including breakfasts and pizza parties with the Principal for our top readers. We are immensely proud of our students. Keep reading, P.S. 384!
Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
February 11, 2024
On Sunday, February 11 our community gathered for an early Valentine’s celebration to raise funds for our 5th grade class! Families were able to purchase delicious treats, our new colorful P.S. 384 winter hats, floral bouquets, and beautiful friendship bracelets made by our 5th grade students!
Hot chocolate and coffee was generously donated by Little Chef Little Cafe.
CHARITY BAKE SALE
December 17, 2023
On Sunday, December 17 our PTA hosted a Bake Sale to raise funds for charity. Families and community members gathered to savor delectable treats generously contributed by our parent volunteers. Our school’s newly-elected Student Council selected the beneficiary of the funds raised - UNICEF! It was a day filled with joy, camaraderie, and the spirit of giving.
FALL FESTIVAL
November 3, 2023
Our 2023 Fall Festival held at Plaxall Properties, Inc. brought our school community together for a fun-filled evening featuring exciting activities and delicious food! Our children enjoyed a magic performance and science show by City Owlets, and a special demonstration by Tiger J Taekwondo!
The evening was packed with activities sponsored by Sit Still Kids, Snapology, Playday, Gantry Kids & Teens, and Tiger J Taekwondo, as well as cookie decorating courtesy of Little Chef Little Cafe. Families captured beautiful memories at our stunning photo booth created by our PTA’s Events Committee. Our delicious menu was catered by Little Chef Little Cafe and Slice Pizza!
BOOK CHARACTER DAY
October 31, 2023
Children transformed into their beloved book characters, bringing literature to life in a colorful costume parade around our school! Parents gathered to cheer on the young participants, celebrating their creativity and literary enthusiasm.
PICTURE DAY
October 18, 2023
Picture Day 2023 was a resounding success! Students, teachers and parent volunteers came together, ensuring that every snapshot captured the perfect smiles and the essence of our wonderful school community.
WELCOME BACK GATHERING
September 23, 2023
The PTA kicked off the new school year with a memorable Welcome Back gathering filled with games, popcorn and delicious food! Families spent a wonderful day together making new friends and reconnecting with old ones after the extended summer break!