Generations Campaign
Mar
25
to Apr 30
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Generations Campaign

HELP US GROW: JOIN THE GENERATIONS FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN AT PS 154

Calling all Tias, Nonnas, Grampies, Opas, Aunties, Zaydes, Chachas, Granddads and Mimis – PS 154 needs your help!

In April, the PTA will bring back our Generations fundraising campaign. Our goal is to help expand our “village” (and fundraising pie!) by inviting all those important people who love our kids to support our school. The best part? You don't even have to be the one to ask. Take two minutes to help us out by sharing email addresses for any extended family members or loved ones you think might be open to giving. They’ll receive a few messages explaining the important contributions our PTA makes to our school, along with gentle invitations to donate. They'll also be invited to a spring ice cream social to celebrate our 154 community.

Please send names and emails you would like to include to pta_info@ps154.org by April 1st.

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Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day
May
3
8:00 AM08:00
School

Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day

On Friday, May 3, let's celebrate with Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day! This is a fantastic opportunity for all students to showcase their creativity. Encourage your child to express themselves with uniquely styled hair or by wearing a delightfully silly hat.

Families, please mark your calendars and join us in making May 3 a day filled with quirky hairstyles, whimsical hats, and an abundance of smiles. Let's welcome the new season with a burst of fun and laughter! We can't wait to see the fantastic, funny, and fabulous looks our students come up with. Thank you for joining in the fun!

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Family Night at the Brooklyn Cyclones
May
3
7:00 PM19:00

Family Night at the Brooklyn Cyclones

PS 154 FAMILY NIGHT AT THE BROOKLYN CYCLONES - FRIDAY, MAY 3RD @7PM! 🎉

Get ready to hit a home run of fun at the Brooklyn Cyclones game on Friday, May 3rd, at 7 PM! 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable evening packed with cheers, laughter, and plenty of school spirit!

🎟️ Tickets are  $20 and include a free Brooklyn Cyclones hat🧢! Plus, every purchase supports our school!

🏟️ Join us for a pre-game school spirit parade around the field at 6:15 pm!

And here’s the grand slam:

🎉 If we rally together and snag over 250 tickets, one lucky member of our group will step up to the plate and throw out the ceremonial first pitch! 🥳 Plus, we’ll even get to announce half an inning - talk about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! ⚾

So rally your friends, gather your family, and join us for a night of PS 154 spirit at the Brooklyn Cyclones game! 🎉

Get your tickets here
PS 154 Brooklyn Cyclones Tickets.

Let's fill the ballpark with 🦝 PS 154 🦝 pride - see you there!

LET'S GO CYCLONES! 🎉

For questions, contact Sarah Gartenberg at Sarah.Gartenberg@gmail.com

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Spring Gala
May
14
6:30 PM18:30

Spring Gala

Spring Gala

Parents, get ready to celebrate the end of a fantastic year!

The PTA is hosting our Annual Spring Gala on May 14th at 390 Social, 7-10PM.

We hope you'll join us for this special night! Your ticket price includes food, open bar and karaoke!

Early bird ticket price $75 (ends May 1)

Standard Ticket price $100

Silver family sponsorship - $250 includes two tickets

Gold family sponsorship - $400 includes two tickets

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May
19
to May 21

Visiting Scientist Day

Visiting Scientist Day

During STEM Career Day, we invite STEM professionals who are a part of our community (family members, friends, etc) to come in and share a bit about their STEM careers and daily work with our 4th and 5th grade students. It is such a great day of learning and sharing, and we are delighted to be hosting this event IN PERSON this year! In the past we have had researchers, professors, civil engineers, data scientists, museum conservationists, animators, doctors, product designers, and so many many more come in to share with and inspire our students!

If you have a career in STEM, and you would like to come in on May 22, from 9:30-11:15AM to inspire a few classes of amazing 4th and 5th graders, please fill out the sign-up form above. Being a STEM Career Day Visitor entails sharing a kid-friendly bio before the event, and at the event, introducing yourself to the whole group of students and sharing a bit about your career and/or day-to-day job, and chatting and answering questions with small groups of students, Please feel free to share with people you know who might be interested!

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Holi Celebration
Apr
19
2:15 PM14:15

Holi Celebration

This month, one of the celebrations we are learning about is Holi, and we will be having our school-wide Holi celebration in the schoolyard at 2:15

Interested in volunteering for this event? We are looking for four volunteer per classroom to help with set-up, distributing supplies, and and cleaning up. Click the link below to sign up!

*Please note: Volunteers should enter through the main entrance and sign in at the front desk.

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Apr
16
to Apr 17

Grade 5 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Test

State Tests

On April 16 and 17, our 5th graders will be taking the computer-based New York State ELA test, which will be untimed, and includes multiple choice and open-response questions based on the New York State ELA standards.

The state test is one measure of many measures of student performance that we use (including classroom assessments, academic screeners, and reading-level assessments). We use the results of the State Tests in the fall, to identify school, grade, and class-wide patterns and trends in the data and adjust instructional practices, and the city and state use the results for school accountability. While all of the teaching and learning happening across the school throughout the year is standards-aligned and will prepare students to demonstrate grade-level proficiency, over the past few weeks, our upper-grade teachers have been embedding explicit test-preparation in their lessons. Families have the option to opt-out of State Testing. If you are interested in exploring this option, please reach out to Mr. Buckley (mbuckley@ps154.org) and your child’s classroom teacher.

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Movie Night - Trolls Band Together
Apr
12
6:15 PM18:15

Movie Night - Trolls Band Together

Join us for a free community event to watch the movie Trolls Band Together on April 12th.  The yard opens at 6:15pm for families to spend time together, with the movie following at 7:30pm. There will be snacks, drinks and popcorn for sale.

If you want pizza, please buy a dinner package in advance.

Want to help make it the best movie night ever? Volunteer to help!

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Apr
11
to Apr 12

Grades 3 and 4 New York State English Language Arts (ELA) Test

State Tests

On April 11 and 12, our students in grades 3 and 4 will be taking the New York State English Language Arts (ELA) test. 3rd and 4th graders will be taking a paper version of the test, which will include both multiple choice and open-response questions based on the New York State ELA standards. The test is untimed - student can use as much time as they need.

The following week, on April 16 and 17, our 5th graders will be taking the computer-based New York State ELA test, which will also be untimed, and includes multiple choice and open-response questions based on the New York State ELA standards.

The state test is one measure of many measures of student performance that we use (including classroom assessments, academic screeners, and reading-level assessments). We use the results of the State Tests in the fall, to identify school, grade, and class-wide patterns and trends in the data and adjust instructional practices, and the city and state use the results for school accountability. While all of the teaching and learning happening across the school throughout the year is standards-aligned and will prepare students to demonstrate grade-level proficiency, over the past few weeks, our upper-grade teachers have been embedding explicit test-preparation in their lessons.

Families have the option to opt-out of State Testing. If you are interested in exploring this option, please reach out to Mr. Buckley (mbuckley@ps154.org) and your child’s classroom teacher.

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Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grade 4
Mar
26
12:10 PM12:10

Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grade 4

RESCHEDULED!

Come and experience a Music Class with your child! During our Open Classrooms, families are invited to observe their children engaging in a class session with Mr. Frank! Our Music and Media Arts classes are entirely funded through the PTA.

Please note:

  • Each child can bring up to two family members

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in (don’t forget to bring ID!).

  • All Open Classrooms will take place in the MMR

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Family Workshop: Caregiver Workshop: “The Talk”
Mar
25
6:00 PM18:00

Family Workshop: Caregiver Workshop: “The Talk”

Join us for an engaging parent workshop sponsored by the PTA! Led by expert Rachel Lotus, founder of The Talk NYC, gain practical advice and resources to confidently discuss puberty, consent, and more with your child. Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity!

This workshop is open to all PS 154 families.

Extremely limited babysitting spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reserve a spot by emailingpta_info@ps154.org.

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Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grades 1 and 5
Mar
22
8:30 AM08:30

Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grades 1 and 5

Come and experience our Media Arts Showcase with Ms. Eaton. Students in 1st grade will present their Komishibai theater pieces, and students in grade 5 will have a screening of their silent film projets. Our Media Arts classes are funded entirely through PTA donations.

Please note:

  • Each child can bring up to two family members

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in (don’t forget to bring ID!).

  • All Open Classrooms will take place in the MMR

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Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grades Kindergarten and 3
Mar
20
8:30 AM08:30

Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grades Kindergarten and 3

Come and experience a Music Class with your child! During our Open Classrooms, families are invited to observe their children engaging in a class session with Mr. Fitz! Our Music and Media Arts classes are entirely funded through the PTA.

Please note:

  • Each child can bring up to two family members

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in (don’t forget to bring ID!).

  • All Open Classrooms will take place in the MMR

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Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grade 2
Mar
19
8:30 AM08:30

Open Classrooms in Music and Media Arts - Grade 2

Come and experience a Music Class with your child! During our Open Classrooms, families are invited to observe their children engaging in a class session with Mr. Frank! Our Music and Media Arts classes are entirely funded through the PTA.

Please note:

  • Each child can bring up to two family members

  • Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in (don’t forget to bring ID!).

  • All Open Classrooms will take place in the MMR

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Donate Art Supplies
Mar
17
to Mar 26
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Donate Art Supplies

DONATE YOUR EVERYDAY ITEMS TO SUPPORT OUR ART PROJECTS!

🎨 Calling all resourceful families! We've got some exciting artistic endeavors brewing in our school's Art Studio, and we need your help to make them happen. To keep the inspiration flowing and the imaginations soaring, we're kindly requesting a few items to stock our shelves:

📰 Newspapers (Extra, extra! Help us create masterpieces with yesterday's headlines!)

🥣 Cereal boxes (Regular or family size, because creativity comes in all shapes and sizes!)

🫙Tall or medium-sized circular plastic containers (Cleaned yogurt containers preferred - they're perfect for potting our artistic dreams!)

🧻 Paper towels (For those inevitable "oops" moments... or spontaneous bursts of artistic genius!)

🎈 Bubble wrap (All sizes welcome! Let's pop our way to creativity!)

🎇 Foil paper (Shiny, shimmering, splendid! All sizes appreciated for our next metallic marvels!)

Please drop off your donations at the main office by March 22nd. Let's turn what may have been trash into treasure and make this Art Studio the creative hub of the school!

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Spirit Day - International Pi Day
Mar
14
8:20 AM08:20
School

Spirit Day - International Pi Day

On Thursday, March 14th, we'll be celebrating International Pi Day! Join us in embracing the mathematical constant π (pi) with a day filled with fun activities and a chance to show your spirit. Have your child wear something related to math, science, or π - whether it's a shirt with π printed on it, an outfit in the colors of π (blue & white), or even dressing up as their favorite mathematician or scientist.

Fun fact: Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, and physicist Stephen Hawking was born on March 14, 1942, making Pi Day their shared birthday. Another fun fact: Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) worldwide because the first three digits of π are 3.14.
Let's make this day as unique as the number itself!

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Family Workshop: Digital Parenting in Elementary School
Mar
12
6:00 PM18:00

Family Workshop: Digital Parenting in Elementary School

In response to PS154 family requests, we’re thrilled to announce an upcoming parent/caregiver workshop dedicated to digital safety. Join Sarah Gallagher Trombley, ex-Snapchat Executive, mother and author of "Thoughts from a digital mom" as she shares tips for safely managing technology with elementary age children. Her mission is to help parents navigate the digital world with and for their kids by providing insight, advice and practical tips. Her work and messages cover a wide range of digital topics including how to set up digital house rules, understanding and implementing parenting controls, social media primers for adults, as well as how and when to choose the right devices for your child. Sponsored by the PTA, this event is open to all families.  Sarah will join us live in the MMR, and we will also be broadcasting on Zoom.

If you have topics you’d like Sarah to cover, please let us know!

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Spring Auction & Raffle
Mar
4
to Mar 15
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Spring Auction & Raffle

It’s that time of year again! The PTA of PS 154’s highly anticipated Spring Auction & Raffle will run online from March 4-15, 2024. 

We raise thousands of dollars for our school through the generosity of parents, local businesses and New York City institutions.  Donors receive publicity, a tax deduction, and the goodwill and gratitude of our parent community.

Restaurant gift certificates, store gift certificates, vacation rentals, backstage passes, private tours, sports tickets, memberships, birthday parties, camps, art, signed books, first edition LPs, exquisite jewelry, holiday gift items, designer goods, kids’ and baby wear — all make great contributions.

We need YOUR help to make this event great. Parents, are you willing to donate an item or experience for the online auction? Please fill out this short form to let us know. Ask a friend, too! Or please pass on a name or idea using the form and we can get in touch.

Local businesses that would like to donate are also welcome to complete the form or contact Alice Lincoln, Chair of Auctions & Sponsorships at alicelincoln@gmail.com.

As a reminder, every donation is also a tax-deductible gift to the PTA of PS 154 used to enhance our student experience with rewarding music, art, science and other programs.

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Spirit Day - Leap to the Past!
Feb
29
8:20 PM20:20

Spirit Day - Leap to the Past!

Dress in your 80's or 90's finest to celebrate Leap Day!

To celebrate leap year, let's rewind to the iconic 80s and 90s on Thursday, Feb 29th! Encourage your child to dress up in 80s or 90s fashion, channeling the pop culture gems from classic movies and music to unforgettable fashion trends. Think neon colors, oversized sweaters, leg warmers, or styles of iconic artists that made the 80s and 90s so unforgettable. If your child isn't feeling the 80's/90's vibe, they can still show school spirit by wearing their school shirt!

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Spirit Day - Pajama Day
Feb
16
8:00 AM08:00
School

Spirit Day - Pajama Day

SPirit Day

Join the comfort wave on Pajama Day, December 22! It's a student favorite, offering a break from the routine and a chance to showcase unique sleepwear styles. Encourage your child to strut their stuff in playful patterns, comfy materials, and endless options. Pajama Day celebrates individuality and togetherness, allowing each child to express themselves in their special way.

Families, mark your calendars! Pajama Day is our easiest, no-arguments spirit event. Let's make it a comfy, enjoyable celebration that highlights the diversity and warmth within our PS154 community. Your child’s participation ensures our school is filled with laughter, enthusiasm, and the joy of togetherness. Thank you for joining in the fun!

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