In this Newsletter
A Note from Ms. Rached
Parent Teacher Conferences - Thursday, March 7
Black History Month: Assembly - Abun-dance Academy of the Arts
Family Workshops: Digital Safety - Tuesday, March 12th, 6PM at PS154
NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
Upcoming Events ๐๏ธ
๐ค Equity Meeting - Thursday, February 29th, 9am, Zoom
๐ Spirit Day: Leap to the Past (80โs or 90โs attire) - Thursday, February 29th๐
๐๏ธ PTA General Meeting: Friday, March 1st 8:30 AM MMR
Spring Auction Begins - Monday, March 4
Parent Teacher Conferences/Half Day for Students - Thursday, March 7
Parent Tech Safety Workshop - March 12th, 6-7:30 PM at PS154
๐ Spirit Day: International Pi Day - Thursday, March 14th๐
Spring Auction โ Donations Needed!
Lost & Found
A Note from Ms. Rached
Welcome back! I hope everyone has a restful break. Iโve been hearing from students about all the adventures they had - both near and far. We are all looking forward to parent-teacher conferences next Thursday (March 7th). The document with sign-ups for each class was shared through Remind. Please reach out to Tanica if you need help accessing it. We will be sending report cards and Middle-of-Year Academic Screener Parent Reports home next Wednesday.
We are looking forward to seeing families at our Music and Media Arts Family Shares during the week of March 18-22. The dates and times will be shared through Remind and added to the website later this week.
Afterschool Update
The Afterschool Spring Semester will begin on Tuesday, April 2. Please note: Families need to re-register for extended day each semester. The Afterschool Spring Enrichment Calendar is now live, and registration opens Friday, March 1st, at 10AM.
Did you know that our afterschool program is run by our PTA? We have an active afterschool committee, who has been working hard to make sure that our afterschool program meets the needs of all of our families. Some recent changes we have made include running club semesters back-to-back (no more โgap weeksโ), adding more enrichment club vendors, and making sure we have enough extended-day seats on every grade to accommodate all families in need of afterschool care. We are working on making the enrollment process even smoother.
Our afterschool program was designed for our families and by our families, and your voice is important in our planning. Please reach out to PTA Afterschool Chair Claudia Freeman with any feedback, or if you would like to serve on our Afterschool Committee.
Black History Month: Assembly - AbunDance Academy of the Arts
We were thrilled to host the AbunDance Academy of the Arts this Monday for special assemblies. Our students had the opportunity to discover the beauty of African dancing, drumming, and movement while also learning about Black Excellence and its profound cultural significance.
You can find out about all of our Black History Month programming at our Black History Month webpage.
๐ฃ Save the Date: In-Person Parent Digital Safety Workshop - March 12th, 6-7:30 PM ๐ฃ
In response to PS154 family requests, weโre thrilled to announce an upcoming parent/caregiver workshop dedicated to digital safety. Sponsored by the PTA, this event is open to all families and will equip you with essential strategies to ensure our childrenโs online safety and well-being. Stay tuned for further details!
NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT(NYCSA) - https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/
Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring things like grades and test scores and attendance.
Please feel free to contact PS 154โs Parent Coordinator, Tanica Gordon, to set up an account.
Upcoming Events
PTA General Meeting
Friday, March 1st, 8:30 AM, MMR
Come participate in your PTA this Friday, March 1st, at 8:30am in the PS 154 MMR. Youโll hear about the PTAs programs, fundraising, events, and after school. Elections for next year are approaching, so if youโre interested in an elected position, this is a great opportunity to speak to this yearโs board members. See you there!
Equity Meeting
Thursday, February 29, 9am, Zoom
Please join our Equity Team family meeting to share your perspectives and ideas around our equity-centered programming for the year.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
๐ Celebrate February/March Spirit Days! ๐
๐ธ Capture the Moment!
Your child's Spirit Day outfits have been absolutely fantastic! We wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to feature them in our future newsletters or our schools website. Capture the moment by sharing your photos with us! Email them to pta_info@ps154.org or tag us at PS154Brooklyn on Facebook & Instagram. Your contributions help make this year truly memorable. Thank you for being a part of our vibrant school community!
๐ Spirit Day: Leap to the Past - 80โs/90โs Attire! - Thursday, Feb 29th!๐
๐ฐ๏ธ Join the Fun - Leap to the Past!
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!
๐Spirit Day: Pi Day - A Day to Show Your Math Spirit - Thursday, March 14th!๐
On Thursday, March 14th, we'll be celebrating International Pi Day! Join us in embracing the mathematical constant ฯ (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 ฯ - whether it's a shirt with ฯ printed on it, an outfit in the colors of ฯ (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 ฯ are 3.14.
Let's make this day as unique as the number itself!
Spring Auction - Donations Needed!
Itโs February and March is right around the corner โ and we are busy planning the Spring Auction, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! Can you help?
We need donations! Are you willing to donate an item or experience for a silent auction? Please fill out this short form to let us know. You might be surprised at all the creative ways you can give. Examples include donating your professional skills (a lesson, consultation, the product of your work, etc.), a gift card to a local business, tickets to a game or show, backstage access, a stay in your vacation home, or a nice holiday gift you got but donโt want, to name a few. Ask a friend, too! Or please pass on a name or idea via the form and we can get in touch.
Contribute to your gradeโs gift basket. This year, weโre also asking each grade to create a gift basket for auction built around a specific theme. Think about what small items you could contribute that go with these themes. Class parents will reach out to coordinate.
K - Itโs Wine O' Clock
1 - Game Night
2 - Pamper Me
3 - Lifeโs A Beach
4 - Feeling Zen
5 - Slumber Party
Which grade will make the best basket that brings in the most at auction? Itโs up to you!
Lost & Found - Visit the MMR
Have you discovered that your child's jacket or water bottle has embarked on a solo adventure? Visit the Lost & Found in the MMR during pick-up or drop-off to reunite with these items.
