PS 51Q
87-45 117th Street
Richmond Hill, NY 11418
Agency Contact
Andrea Kelly (Primary Contact)
Parent Coordinator
718-850-0738 Ext. 1021
Roxanne Russo
Secretary
718-850-0738
Nature and Purpose of Agency
Public School 51, Early Childhood Center, strives to create the best opportunity for allstudents to learn in a creative and nurturing environment. The entire school community endeavors to provide excellence in education by developing a community of lifelong learners. In an atmosphere rich with cultural diversity, we provide a program that sets the highest standards for all students while celebrating individuality and encouraging creativity. Taken from: http://schools.nyc.gov/SchoolPortals/27/Q051/default.htm.
Tasks Available for Students
ESL Program Assistance: Help with the ESL program called “Imagine Learning” at PS 51Q. Students can help with this program in self contained ESL classes or assist English language learners in their regular classroom. The time commitment is flexible during the school day.
Lunch/Recess Assistance: Facilitate games and interact with the children at PS51Q. Four volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from 10:50 a.m. until 12:50 p.m.
After School Homework Help: (Not yet funded) Work one on one with students to help them with their homework on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:58 to 3:58 p.m. 6 students per shift. Note: Students can arrive on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and serve in the extended day program (funded), from 2:20-2:58 PM prior to the afterschool program.
Library Assistance: Serve in the library any weekday afternoon, from 1:00 to 2:10 p.m., helping the students to select books to check out for the week. 1 to 2 students are needed each afternoon.
**Bilingual students are needed**
Time Requirements
Note: A four week commitment is required to serve at this school for any of the programs above. You can serve one day per week for four weeks.
Student Awareness/Special Instructions
Please contact the Parent Coordinator, Andrea Kelly, early in the semester to schedule your service and let her know which program you would like to serve with and when you are available to serve.
A recent PPD test is required to serve at the school. You must have had this test completed within the last 12 months to serve at PS 51Q. Your medical records can be provided free of charge by bringing the Medical Records release form to the nurse in DaSilva Hall. This form can be picked up from your professor, from the Office of AS-L in Lourdes Hall, or printed from our website: http://www.stjohns.edu/faith/visa/learning/forms.stj
Agency Directions
Public Transportation
Take the Q31 towards Sutphin Blvd. Exit Jamaica/Parsons Blvd. Walk to Jamaica Center- Parsons/Archer Blvd. Take the J train towards Broad Street. Ride two stops and exit at 121st Street. Walk to 117th Street . Turn left and walk halfway down the block. (About 30 minutes from STJ).
Driving Directions
Take the Grand Central Parkway West, Make a slight left onto the Jackie Robinson Parkway West. Take Exit 6, Metropolitan Avenue. Turn left on Metropolitan Avenue. Turn Right on Lefferts Blvd. Turn right on 89th Avenue. Turn right on 117th Street and walk halfway down the block. (About 10 minutes from STJ)
Updated 10/13 VK