First Grade

Hello PS 329Q family. My name is Mr. Cruz and this is my first year at PS329Q, the East Elmhurst Community School. I'm 23 years old and a graduate of CUNY Queens College. I'm a proud dog dad of a puppy named Shadow and my favorite hobbies involve sports. I watch basketball and football every Sunday, and spend most days being a sad Mets fan. I can't wait for the amazing things that will take place for this school year and am excited to get to know the community!

Ms. González is from Azogues, Ecuador and lives in Queens. She graduated from The City College of New York in 2017 with a B.S. in Elementary Education and a Bilingual Extension. Ms. González is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Special Education at Queens College. This is her third year as a teacher and her second year at East Elmhurst Community School. She had the wonderful opportunity to work as an English teacher in Guayaquil, Ecuador and Oaxaca, Mexico. This experience fostered her love for teaching and supporting her students in their bilingualism journey. On the weekend, she enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs, Charlie and Tony! Overall, her life goal is to serve her community as a teacher and make a difference in her student's lives, one day at a time!

Parent Engagement Hours: These appointments are optional but if you would like to meet with me, you can pick an appointment and we can meet on zoom or through a phone call. Link to make the appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d49abab2fa5f8c52-appointments
Every Tuesday in the morning 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Every Thursday in the evening 7:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Only through Zoom or phone call.

Ms. Moran received her B.A. in Elementary Education and her M.Ed in Special Education from Boston College. She worked with children in Boston in a variety of educational settings throughout college and grad school. She loves being part of the P.S. 329 family. She is passionate about helping students build a love of reading and helping all students achieve their fullest potential. 

If you want to meet with Ms. Moran and Ms. Morales, these are the times we are available for a call or for a Zoom meeting. You can reach us outside of these times as well. We will be happy to explain anything that might be unclear or if you want to know more about your child’s progress. 

Mondays: 4:15 pm to 4:55 pm / Tuesdays: 7:30 am to 7:50 am / Wednesdays: 7:30 am to 7:50 am

Please call us at (718) 505-6050 extension 2101 or meet with us on Zoom. Here is our link and passcode:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118596137?pwd=QjJKM3FQQWhSZE9vZnZUd1ZHV3I3dz09

Passcode: 554245

Ms. Morales was born in Bogotá, Colombia. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages from La Salle University, she moved to New York City.  In Colombia, she taught Spanish and English as a foreign language from kindergarten through middle school. Her passion for teaching led her to obtain a Master’s Degree in Childhood Education 1-6 from Queens College. This is her third year teaching first grade. Ms. Morales is eager to support the academic and socio-emotional growth of students. She is proud to become part of East Elmhurst Community School.

If you want to meet with Ms. Moran and Ms. Morales, these are the times we are available for a call or for a Zoom meeting. You can reach us outside of these times as well. We will be happy to explain anything that might be unclear or if you want to know more about your child’s progress. 

Mondays: 4:15 pm to 4:55 pm / Tuesdays: 7:30 am to 7:50 am / Wednesdays: 7:30 am to 7:50 am

Please call us at (718) 505-6050 extension 2101 or meet with us on Zoom. Here is our link and passcode:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84118596137?pwd=QjJKM3FQQWhSZE9vZnZUd1ZHV3I3dz09

Passcode: 554245