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Homework Help

Recreation Resources

General Questions

Homework Help

Where can my child or I find assistance with homework?

By telephone

Dial-A-Teacher provides a telephone number that parents and kids can call to speak to a teacher.

Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year. They can also answer parents’ questions and give advice on how you can help your child at home. The staff speaks 12 languages: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese and Fukanese), English, French, Greek, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Korean, Russian, Slovak and Spanish.

Download Dial-A-Teacher fliers in English and in Spanish

Online
Here are some additional online resources to help your child with homework:

Where can I find a tutor for my child?

Some of our local libraries offer tutoring. Ask your local librarian (The Rego Park branch of the Queens Public Library is closest) for the most up-to-date information. The Queens Library also provides online help through a program called Brain Fuse. After registering, students can access online tutoring with live tutors in major academic subjects, as well as obtain test prep help for major exams such as the NY Regents.

Recreation Resources

What sports clubs use the gym at PS139Q at night or on the weekends? How can I find out about their classes for kids?

There are several after-school programs run by community-based organizations:

  • First Shot Basketball:
    See the     schedule online.
  • The Central Queens Y After School Program runs from 3 p.m. to 5:45
    p.m. daily
    Site Director: Jeremy Syrop
  • Shotokan Karate-Do
    Youth Classes: Mon & Wed 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    Advanced Youth Classes: Tue & Thu 6:00-7:00 p.m.
    Teen Classes: Mon & Wed 7:00-8:00 p.m.
    Contact: Master Instructor Shihan Basilio Vega, 347-901-0061

How late is the school playground open at night? Is it open on evenings/weekends too?

Currently, the playground is open until 6 p.m. daily in addition to being open on the weekends.

General Questions

Who can help me in the school guidance department?

The school assessment team has its office in Room 200A (off of the gymnasium). The staff includes:

Nora Furca – School Psychologist
718-459-1044 x 2001
E-mail: nnorat-furca@schools.nyc.gov

Andrea Giglio -Social Worker
718-459-1044 x 2000
E-mail: agiglio3@schools.nyc.gov

Sofia Goni – Family Worker
718-459-1044 x 2002
E-mail: sgoni3@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education Liaison
Elizabeth Sparling
718-459-1044 x 315
E-mail: esparling@schools.nyc.gov

Guidance Counselor
Justine Bono
718-459-1044 x 332
E-mail: jbono3@schools.nyc.gov

By what grade can students be dismissed on their own, without requiring pickup from a family member or other approved adult?

Children can walk home on their own once they are in Grade 4 as long as they have a note from their parents.

Are flu shots being given out at school this year?

There are no plans this year for flu shots.


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