High School for Construction Trades, Engineering & Architecture

Hello Families! As we approach the last weeks of school, Ridgewood Savings Bank has a special tour for High School Students, where they can explore the bank and open accounts at the same time.

Branch Tours include all of the following:

Tours are designed for 15-20 students per session.

Students are split into smaller groups to explore different areas of the bank
Get Smart about Credit Presentation
Tours conclude in the lunchroom with a pizza party.
(Please no pictures in restricted areas)
Tours typically start at 10:30am and end around 12:30-1pm according to group size and how long the pizza last 🙂

Student Advantage Checking
FREE Account for Students 14-23-
Students 14-17 (Must open with a guardian)
$25 to open
Acceptable ID-Student ID
Debit Card
Mobile and Online Banking
Youth Savings Accounts-Ages Group 5-17

Attached you’ll find a Youth Savings Account brochure and a Document Processing Form. We ask that parents complete the form prior to the tour so account opening can be prepared in advance.

Benefits of a Youth Savings Account include:

Bank matches up to $10 when opened with $10
Free gift at account opening
Dunkin’ Donuts gift card for the child’s birthday
Good Grades Gift awarded each semester
Please remind parents to give the students cash to deposit in new account.
If you need clarification or would like to set dates, please call the branch manager, Patrice Francois

Branch Banking Officer
NMLS ID 2428280
Hollis Branch #4
205-11 Hillside Ave, Hollis NY 11423
O (718) 776-9100
[email protected]
ridgewoodbank.com

In partnership with Include NYC, we are pleased to announce the upcoming webinar Agency 101: Connecting Individual with Disabilities to Adult Services .

This training will review New York State’s adult service agencies for people with disabilities, the services they provide, and their eligibility processes. You will earn about how to connect students with disabilities to essential post school options and supports, the benefits of adult agency services, and how to involve your student and IEP team in accessing services. The virtual event will be held on Wednesday June 10th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm. https://includenyc.org/events/agency-101-connecting-individuals-with-disabilities-to-adult-services-21/

Families are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please see the attached flyer and share as you see fit!

Please see the tutoring schedule that will be running during 6/9-6/10. Also note, these are non-attendance days for our students. Please let them know they are only reporting to school for their regents exam or tutoring session.

Is your name on the list!? Please join us tomorrow Wed. 6/3! Please check your text/email for the link to RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

This week Thursday is no school for students.
Friday is a regular school day for all students.

June 2026 Calendar!

Wear green tops tomorrow Tues. 6/2 to show your support for mental health and wellness! Clothing must still be school appropriate and uniform pants and shoes worn!

HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMS (IN-PERSON)
https://queenslibrary.org/calendar?searchField=Summer&category=calendar&fromlink=after_cal&searchFilter=&utm_source=oracle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SummerReading2026_Preview_Email1

QPL BABY: TINY SEEDS, BIG FEELINGS
This music and storytime series explores emotions, language, and nature through movement, storytelling, and singalongs featuring ukulele, Colombian drums, and Gaita flute. The series includes a culminating original marionette-style puppet show where a tiny seed grows through big feelings; teaching patience, curiosity, and connection to the earth. This program is presented in English and Spanish. Registration is required and opens online the Thursday prior at 9am.

Register here.
Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30am
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue

STORYTIME FACEPAINTING WITH PARTY COLORS
Dance, sing, listen, and learn with Party Colors! In this unique program, creativity will come to life. We'll meet new characters during storytime and then let our imaginations run wild with face painting by a professional artist.

Wednesday, June 3
11am
Laurelton
134-26 225 St

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICK-OFF AND BOOK GIVEAWAY
Join us for kickoff events and unearth a story at the Children's Library Discovery Center (CLDC) on Thursday, June 4!
Schedule of events:
12pm: New York Life And New York Public Libraries Summer Book Giveaway for Kids & Teens
12-3pm: Discovery Team STEAM Activities
12-3pm: Arts and Crafts
12:30-2:30pm: Party Colors, Face Painting, Games, Balloon Twisting
1-2pm: Science Heroes

Thursday, June 4
12-3pm
Children's Library Discovery Center (CLDC)
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

FACE PAINTING & BALLOON TWISTING WITH BUBBLES
Join us at the Broadway Library and kickoff Summer at the Library with face painting and balloon twisting.

Thursday, June 4
1:30pm
Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Astoria

SUMMER READING KICKOFF: AUTHOR TALK & BOOK GIVEAWAY WITH DAN GUTMAN
New York City public libraries are here to help make reading part of the daily routine over the summer! We're teaming up with the New York Life Foundation to give away free books for kids and teens. Join children's author Dan Gutman for a fun-filled author talk and book giveaway! Materials are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. While supplies last.

Thursday, June 4
3pm
Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Astoria

LET'S MOVE: PREHISTORIC PALS
Swing your tail, gnash your teeth, and flap your wings–let’s move like dinosaurs! Act out your favorite summer activities: a day at the beach, riding bikes, or a party with your friend the T-Rex. We will stomp, prowl, paddle and act like our favorite prehistoric pals. Each session blends storytelling, games and art projects for a friendly dino-tactics experience.

Friday, June 5
10:30am
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Astoria

Calling all Cooks, Foodies and Future Chefs! Do you have a Food Business Idea?!
More info: https://hotbreadkitchen.org/
Apply here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4925637

Congrats to our Redhawk Cricket Team on their BIG WIN yesterday! ❤️ 🤍🖤
Supported by Brandon Persaud with 4 wickets, 2 maidens, 2.3 overs bowled, 3 runs allowed and Jason Dirpaul with 30 runs scored with 3 4’s!
Join them Monday for their next match, 4:30pm Baisley Pond Park! So proud of you - keep it going! ❤️🖤🤍