In this Newsletter
A Note from Ms. Rached
Hispanic Heritage Activity
Upcoming Events
🥂 Kindergarten Parent Social - October 11
📸 Picture Day - October 11
📚 5th Grade Middle School Preparation Family Meeting - October 12
👻 Boo Bash - October 21
🏃♀️ Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run - October 28
5th Grade Update
A Note from Ms. Rached
On Friday, our Equity Committee organized a papel picado activity to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Papel picado is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper. Papel picado is considered a Mexican folk art. In early Mexico, Aztec people chiseled spirit figures into bark. Aztecs used mulberry and fig tree bark to make a rough paper called amate. This custom evolved later into the art form now known as papel picado.
During their lunch period, students came to the crafting table and cut out tissue-paper designs. The end results was quite stunning, and is hanging in the first-floor hallway. A huge thank you to Ms. Cristina and our army of parent volunteers for making this such a special and fun way to celebrate the month!
Upcoming Events
TOMORROW: Kindergarten Parent Social - October 11th
Come meet your fellow kindergarten parents for a kid-free evening! We are meeting in the backyard of Krupa Grocery tomorrow, Wednesday, October 11th, 6:30 - 9pm. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Looking forward to seeing you there!
TOMORROW: Picture Day - October 11th
Get ready to dress your little ones up, untangle their hair, and get ready for Picture Day. This year, photos will be taken inside the school building so there’s no need to be concerned if there’s foul or cold weather. In the event that your child misses picture day or forgets to smile, a make-up day will be held on November 14th (we will also have 5th Grade Cap & Gown as well as Sibling Photos on that day). You can find all the details about picture day here.
Middle School Prep Meeting - October 12th at 5:30
Thursday, October 12 at 5:30PM: We are thrilled to invite you to a Middle School preparation family meeting. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to learn vital information regarding the application process for Middle School.
Zoom Details:
Middle School Application Workshop
Meeting ID: 928 1050 8057
Passcode: 690904
Boo Bash - October 21
🦇 Boo Bash is almost here! 🦇
—But we can’t hold it without your help!—
Please sign up for a volunteer shift
or commit to bringing a baked good
for our bake sale!
Behold the 😱 sheer terror 😱 of the Boo Bash! PS 154’s Annual Halloween tradition is back and ready for all of the monsters, mayhem, and madness.
Spooky Saturday, October 21, 2pm-6pm
Here’s how to help us make this a monster success:
— SKIP THE LINE: Preorder tickets and tees in advance until 10/19. Or grab yours at the door!
— PLAN YOUR OUTFIT: Preorder your Boo Bash 2023 glow-in-the-dark T-shirt. (Shirts will be distributed to children in class or you may pick up your shirt on Friday the 13th at PS154.)
— HELP US HELP YOU: We’re petrified of being understaffed! Please sign up for a volunteer shift or recruit your local high school kid in need of community service hours.
Remember: The funds from Boo Bash help ensure that your little ghouls and goblins continue to benefit from all the amazing PTA-sponsored offerings at 154.
So, join us. It’ll be a scream!
Brooklyn PTA 5k Fun Run - October 28
Join Team 154 for the 5K Fun Run for School in Prospect Park on October 28!
The Fun Run(and walk/scoot/stroll/ride) is an annual tradition - the proceeds benefit Title 1 schools in Brooklyn. If you’d like to join our team, please click here. For more info about the race, click here.
5th Grade Update
Class Dues
Calling all 5th-grade parents! 📣 Our class dues are like the secret sauce that makes the 5th-grade experience extra special, sprinkling fun and memories everywhere. The submission deadline is approaching faster than a pizza disappearing at a sleepover! Help us create a yearbook-worthy year. Please send in your child's class dues ASAP! Together, let's make this final year at PS154 unforgettable!
Middle School Preparation
Join us in preparing your child for Middle School:
Attend the Middle School Prep Family Meeting - Thursday, October 12 at 5:30PM - Zoom: Middle School Application Workshop (Meeting ID: 928 1050 8057; Passcode: 690904)
View PS154 - 5th Grade Website: https://www.ps154.org/fifth-grade-2024 (Middle Schools applications open on October 11th)
View PS154 - Middle School Website: https://www.ps154.org/middle-school
MySchools Creation Codes were sent home via back-pack last week. View the Middle School Website to learn how to set up your account. Join the Middle School Preparation Family Meeting on Thursday, October 12 at 5:30 to learn vital information about the Middle School Preparation process.
