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IMPORTANT DATES
June 27 - Last Day of School! (dismissal is at 2:50pm as usual)
June 30 - Deadline to order EduKit for school delivery
August 1 - Deadline to order EduKit for home delivery
First day of school for next school year is September 8, 2022. Calendar for 2022-2023
SCHOOL UPDATES
SAVE ON SCHOOL SUPPLIES BY JUNE 30!
Each year the PTA organizes an optional program that we think is a win-win: you get to purchase the exact school supplies that your child's teacher has requested, and at the same time participate in a fundraiser for our school. Click HERE to view the flyer with instructions and cost breakdown.
For best pricing and free delivery directly to the school, please order by JUNE 30. The kits will be available for purchase online from July 1 through August 1 for an additional fee. If you choose not to participate, you will still get your child's school supply list from your teacher (or the EduKit website) and can make your purchases on your own.
If you want to help buy school supplies for families in our PS 154 community that are currently experiencing financial hardship, you may donate here. Families that need assistance with purchasing school supplies can reach out to Debby Wattenbarger until June 30th at dwattenbarger@ps154.org. Beginning on July 1, please reach out to Leila Rached at lrached@ps154.org.
Visit https://www.edukitinc.com/schools/1702/ to order your supplies today!
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SCHOOL BUDGET UPDATE
Please read this letter from Leila Rached regarding our 2022–23 budget.
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EMAIL CONFIRMATION
Each summer we send out letters to your child(ren) from their teachers. We need to confirm your email address so that each child is connected to the right parent/guardian email address. Even if your email address hasn't changed, please complete this form as soon as possible. If you have questions, please email me until June 30 at dwattenbarger@ps154.org. Starting July 1, please reach out to Leila Rached.
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OUTDOOR LEARNING GRANT
We are partnering with the National Wildlife Federation to plan and build an outdoor learning space in the Windsor-side front yard of the school. Our fourth and fifth grade classes will be surveying the yard and designing the space, which will be enjoyed by all of our students! If you would like to be involved with this project, please reach out to Leila Rached.
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SCHOOL GARDEN
An enormous thank-you to Desiree Byker and the Garden Committee for weeding, clearing, planning, and planting! If you’d like to be involved in maintaining the garden this summer, please reach out to Desiree.
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ARE YOU LEAVING PS 154?
If you are moving away or changing schools (and your child is not in 5th grade currently), please call the office to let them know so we can start planning for next year. Please call 718-768-0057 and press 0 for the main office any weekday before 2pm.
SCHOOL-WIDE REMINDERS
All students/staff/visitors must complete their health screening at home every morning before they arrive in school. Click the link here: Online Health Screening. Paper copies will be made available at school if needed.
Please notify Debby Wattenbarger as soon as possible if your child tests positive for Covid-19 or is exposed to someone who has tested positive.
Please complete your Covid-19 Testing Consent Form and return it to the main office. Forms were sent home this week for students who are missing consent. You can also provide consent online - go to schoolsaccount.nyc. Log in with your own email at the screen that looks like the DOE student login, then select the blue "my student" button. The link to the Covid-19 Testing Consent is at the top of that page.
All families must complete the Family Income Inquiry Form, which helps schools receive money for their programs regardless of if they qualify for free or reduced lunch. No need to sign up for school breakfast or lunch.
Complete the Emergency Blue Card here: Emergency Blue Card. We still need you to complete the entire form even if you updated this in your NYCSA. Please return the form to the main office, or email to fancona@ps154.org
PTA UPDATES
To all current and incoming parents and guardians: WE NEED YOU! We are looking for a few volunteers to serve on the Executive Board of the PS 154 PTA. No experience necessary!
Here are the open Executive Board roles. Please reach out to dani.leeds.kim@gmail.com for more info.
Volunteer Coordination Chair
Chair of Marketing and Communications
Chair of Auctions
President-Elect
Chair of Events - Food
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CYCLONES GAME
The PS 154 Cyclones outing is on Sunday, June 26th at 2pm. Join us to watch them take on the Jersey Shore BlueClaws!
If you bought tickets for the rained-out PS 154 outing, you can bring them to the box office that day or any other home game day this season to exchange them for new ones. Any questions? Email Sarah Gartenberg: sarah.gartenberg@gmail.com
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THIS WILL BE THE LAST NEWSLETTER UNTIL SEPTEMBER. ENJOY THE SUMMER!
It’s been my pleasure to bring you the school news this year!
Fondly,
Jaime Costas, your 2021–22 Marketing and Communications Board Chair
