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A Note from Ms. Rached
Spring Auction β Closes Saturday, March 16 @ 9pm
Family Mornings - Music and Media Art (March 18 - March 22)
Upcoming Events ποΈ
π§βπ» TONIGHT!! Caregiver Workshop: Digital Parenting in Elementary School - 6:00-7:30 PM at PS154 & on Zoom
π Spirit Day: International Pi Day - Thursday, March 14thπ
π£ Spring Auction Closes - Saturday, March 16 at 9pm
π΅ Music & Media Arts Family Shares - March 18-22
Caregiver Workshop: βThe Talkβ, with Rachel Lotus - March 25, 6pm, PS 154 MMR
ποΈ PTA General Meeting: Wednesday, March 27, 6:30p, Zoom
π€ Equity Meeting - Thursday, March 28th, 9am, Zoom
π« Easter Weekend - School Closed Friday, March 29 - Monday, April 1
Spring Auction β Donβt Miss Out!
Extra Date Added - New York Aquarium Overnight Experience - April 27
Supply Request - Rubber Tires needed for Physical Education Program
Supply Request - Donate Your Everyday Items to the Art Studio
A Note from Ms. Rached
Spring Auction
π£ Closes Saturday, March 16 @ 9pm π£
Can you believe the support for our school? A treasure trove of over 200 items was donated for our Spring Auction & Raffle, including the contents of those fantastic class-level baskets that you helped us put together. Thereβs a treat for everyone, right at your fingertips! I've already had some students come to me about the signed Taylor Swift guitar. And there are plenty of other gems, too β including a PS 154 raccoon hoodie custom-embroidered by me! Now that's a keepsake! π So go ahead and take a peek β your new favorite thing might just be waiting for you in the 154 auction.
Music and Media Art Family Shares
We are also looking forward to seeing families at our Music and Media Arts Family Shares next week March 18-22 (March 26 for 4th grade). The dates and times were shared through Remind and are available on the website. Please reach out to Tanica if you need help accessing it.
Upcoming Events
TONIGHT! Workshop: Digital Parenting in Elementary School π£
Do not miss tonightβs Workshop with Sarah Gallagher Trombley, ex-Snapchat Executive, mother, and author of "Thoughts from a Digital Mom,"
Online & In-Person @ PS 154 MMR
Tuesday March 12, 6 - 7:30 pm
Canβt make it? Watch on zoom.
INSTAGRAM, TIK TOK, MINECRAFT. SNAPCHAT.
What devices are appropriate, and when?
What is digitally appropriate, and at what age?
How long is too long online?
What should I, as a caregiver, be doing?
Group Texting?!?
What is a digital buddy?
Join us tonight as Sarah Gallagher Trombley 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.
Spirit Day: Pi Day
A Day to Show Your Math Spirit
Thursday, March 14th!π
On Thursday, March 14th, we'll be celebrating International Pi Day! Join us in embracing the mathematical constant Ο (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 Ο - whether it's a shirt with Ο printed on it, an outfit in the colors of Ο (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 Ο are 3.14.
Let's make this day as unique as the number itself!
Spring Auction & Raffle
π£ Donβt Miss Out! π£
With just FIVE days left, our auction is heating up, and trust us, this one's going down in the record books. Our school community has come together to bring you the crème de la crème of deals! Just check out these numbers:
ποΈ Camps - 39 options valued at $46K
π Goods & Services - 82 options valued at nearly $18K
ποΈ Experiences - 45 options valued at over $12K
π Sports - 8 options valued at almost $3K
π² Food, Drinks & Beauty - 30 options valued at almost $3K
Yes, you read that right - we've crunched the numbers, and we're offering over 200 options worth over $85K! π€― Don't miss out on your chance to score big!
But wait β there's also a raffle? With a total value of almost $3K and six amazing options (βLifeβs a Beach,β βGame Night,β and more!), your odds are looking pretty good! ποΈ Now's the time to get your ticket in the hat and seize the excitement. Don't miss out - bid and buy your raffle tickets today!
Spread the word to your friends and family β because sharing is caring! Let's rally together to support our school and students while scoring epic deals. Youβve still got 5 days! π
New York Aquarium Overnight Experience
Extra Date Added! April 27
We have exciting news to share! Due to the overwhelming interest, the Aquarium has opened up another date for families who were on our waitlist. PS154 families now have the opportunity to register for the April 27th Family Overnight weekend directly through the Aquarium's website. No waitlist registration is needed.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spots.
Please note that this event is not coordinated through the PTA; families must register directly with the NY Aquarium.
Physical Education needs your help!
Our wonderfully clever physical education teacher Ms. Donato is looking to get some tires (yes, like that go on a car!) for an exciting PE activity! If anyone has a connection to an auto body shop that could help out please email Ms. Donato!
Donate Your Everyday Items to Support Our Art Projects!
π¨ 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:
π° Newspapers (Extra, extra! Help us create masterpieces with yesterday's headlines!)
π₯£ Cereal boxes (Regular or family size, because creativity comes in all shapes and sizes!)
π«Tall or medium-sized circular plastic containers (Cleaned yogurt containers preferred - they're perfect for potting our artistic dreams!)
𧻠Paper towels (For those inevitable "oops" moments... or spontaneous bursts of artistic genius!)
π Bubble wrap (All sizes welcome! Let's pop our way to creativity!)
π 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!
