Remind
We are using Remind for communicating with families this year. You can use it through text, email, or the Remind App. This page explains how to change the language you receive notifications in.If you are feeling inundated with Remind notifications, you can unsubscribe from the threads or turn of notifications for a device (this page explains how)- you will still receive urgent message in an emergency.
Get Involved with the PTA
Did you know that you are already a member of the PTA? To find out how you can be involved (from volunteering at a one-time event, to having a year-long role) reach out to ptainfo@ps154.org , or come to the first PTA meeting on September 28 at 6PM (over Zoom). Hope to see you there!
Class Parents Sign-Up
Working with your child’s class as a class parent is a great way to be involved with your child’s class, to meet people in the 154 community, and to give back to the school. Class parents will work with Tanica and the PTA to communicate with teachers and families. This year, we are hoping for each class to have 2 co-parents, and we strongly encourage class parents to volunteer for at least one PTA Event. Use this page to sign to be a class parent - if both spots are filled, you can reach out to ptainfo@ps154.org for other ways to be involved!
5th Grade Families - Join the 5th Grade Committee
The 5th Grade Committee helps to plan projects and events to make the students’ last year at 154 a memorable experience! Please consider joining the 5th grade Committee - use this form to select a project you’d like to help with.
Opt-out of email list sharing
Family email lists will be shared with classes next week. Please let Tanica know by Monday, 9/19, if you would like for your email address NOT to be shared with other families in your child’s class.
Expanded Media Arts Program
This year, we are expanding our Media Arts program to all grades. All of our students have Media Arts with Ms. Eaton, as well as Studio Art with Ms. Kelly as part of their weekly schedules. In Media Art in the younger grades will focus on building connections and story-telling (with projects such as story-telling through puppetry). In the upper grades, students will learn how to use technology (video, computers, music tech) to help build connections and tell stories. In addition to school-wide Media Arts and Studio Art, we will also have PTA-funded enrichment classes in each grade.
Class birthday celebrations
Students may bring in store-bought treats to celebrate their birthdays with their class. Please make sure all treats have a list of ingredients, and please send in napkins with the treats.
Lunch Policy
We have the luxury of a relatively large, well-ventilated cafeteria. Last year, the PTA purchased with HEPA-grade air purifiers to supplement the DOE-issued devices for days when students needed to eat lunch indoors. This year, students will be eating lunch with their classes in the cafeteria everyday, and having recess in the school yard. Eating lunch in the cafeteria helps us accountable for students’ locations, and helps us to ensure that all students are properly nourished at lunch.
Lost and Found
Lost Items can be an added stress for parents, but we are working hard to make sure your children's lost items are back in your possession. Items can be easily returned directly to students if they are labeled. The Lost and Found will be the MMR. It can get overwhelming over a period of time but we will try to keep it organized the best we can. Items that are NOT retrieved will be donated at the end of the school year.
Free Money for the School
Amazon Smile and Box-Tops for Education are just a couple of ways that you can earn money for PS 154. Check out the Free Money page to learn more!
Free Trial Music Classes at Brooklyn College
The Preparatory Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College is hosting a series of free events on two Saturdays, the 17th and 24th of September. Most non-percussion lessons will take place on the 24th. Students of all levels can take mini private lessons on various instruments, or participate in group dance/theater classes – all free of charge. Your students are cordially invited to participate in these events.
Date/Time: Saturdays, September 17 and 24, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
To reserve a private lesson, or sign up for a space in a group dance class session today, parents can call/e-mail us today, or simply use this link.