In this Newsletter
A Note from Ms. Rached
Save the Date - Trimester End Culminating Event
PS154 Kindergarten Open House Tours!
School Pics Are Ready! Order by December 18th!
Upcoming Events 🗓️
🎉 🥸 Spirit Day- Wacky Wednesday - Nov 22nd*
Thanksgiving Recess - Thurs, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 24
General PTA Meeting - Wed, Nov 29 at 6:30 via Zoom
Equity Meeting - Thurs, Nov 30 at 9AM via Zoom
Kindergarten Open House Tours - Fri, Dec 1 (Dec 11 & Dec 14)
❄️ Holiday Market ❄️ - Sat, Dec 9th
📚 Book Market - Call for Graphic Novels & Chapter Books
5th Grade Update
Community Corner
PS 154 Community Cares
Coat and Clothing Drive
A Note from Ms. Rached
It was wonderful to see our families last week for our first Family Mornings of the school year, and we hope you enjoyed spending spending time with your children in their home-away-from-home. Everyday I am thankful to get to work with such wonderful families, such thoughtful and caring teachers and staff, and of course, such inquisitive and delightful children! It is an honor to lead this school, and so far this year, we have been able to bring our students more music, and expand our Book Market and cultural programming all thanks to the support of our wonderful families! I wish each of our families a happy Thanksgiving!
Save the Date for our Trimester End Culminating Event!
Prepare to be part of a spectacular celebration as we reach the end of our first trimester in Music and Media Arts classes! Families are warmly invited to join us for Open Classrooms from December 4th to December 7th. Each student can bring up to 2 family members, making it a perfect opportunity to witness the creativity and progress of our students. We can't wait to see you there for a joyful culmination of learning and achievement! Check ps154.org/calendar for the exact dates!
Remote Learning Devices
As we prepare for the winter weather, we are making sure each of our students has a device they can use for remote learning in the case school is closed for severe weather. Students should also be able to access their nycstudents.net accounts. Please fill out this form if your child needs a remote learning device.
Kindergarten Open House Tours
We are excited to announce that we are hosting Kindergarten Open House Tours in December! If you know any families who might be interested in joining our community, please encourage them to sign up for the tour. This is a great chance for prospective families to explore our classrooms, meet our dedicated teachers, and discover what makes PS154 a special place for learning and growth.
School Pics Are Ready! Submit your order by December 18th!
School pictures are ready to view! Spoiler alert — they are AWESOME.🌟 Now, here's an opportunity to turn those fantastic moments into lasting memories. Order your favorite shots and consider adding a few to your cart as delightful gifts for family and friends. But here's the inside scoop – to support our school, make sure you place your orders by the deadline on December 18th. Anything ordered after this date won't be included in the school's fundraiser.
Don't miss out on preserving these special moments while contributing to our school's success! To place your order, simply visit our school's Picture Day page. Let's make this fundraiser a picture-perfect success!:
TO VIEW YOUR PHOTOS, CLICK ON "VIEW AND PURCHASE" AND ENTER ONLINE CODE:
PS154 + FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF CHILD'S FIRST NAME + FIRST FOUR LETTERS OF CHILD'S LAST NAME
e.g., Jane Smith = PS154JaneSmit
For first or last names that have less than 4 letters, use the # of letters in the name
(e.g. Jo Kay = PS154JoKay)
Upcoming Events
Spirit Day - Wacky Wednesday
Wednesday, November 22
Wacky Wednesday is the day to let your creativity run wild! We encourage our students to wear their zaniest outfits, mix and match patterns, wear their clothes inside out, or just go all-out wacky! It's a chance to show off their unique personalities and school spirit in the most fun way possible.
Let's make these Spirit Days a huge success by marking your calendars and encouraging your children to participate. We look forward to seeing our school filled with laughter, enthusiasm, and the joy of togetherness.
❄️ Holiday Market ❄️
Saturday, December 9th, from 1-5 p.m.
We all love a holiday market – the smell of hot mulled cider, festive music, and the sound of cheerful voices floating in the crisp winter air….and…shopping! This year, bring the family to PS154 to partake in our community’s spirit, have the kids partake in seasonal activities, delight in food and drink, and let everyone loose to browse the wares our partner vendors will have on display and do some holiday shopping.
Entrance is free, and all are welcome! Purchase your DIY cookie kits and snow globes before they sell out!Proceeds from activities will go towards enriching our school's programs and facilities, as will shopping with our partner vendors.
Highlights include:
Magic Show by Brooklyn Magic Shop at 2:30 in MMR (free for all)
JCC-sponsored crafts tables for the kids!
Holiday market shopping at kiosks from local businesses
Hot cocoa and beignets!
If you’d like to be a vendor at the market, here’s all the info you need!
Bring your friends and family, and let's make this Holiday Market a beautiful celebration of our vibrant community.
Book Market - Call for Graphic Novels & Chapter Books! 📚 📢 📕
We are accepting graphic novel donations (for all ages) and chapter book donations (for 3rd grade+) . Please bring your gently used books and drop them into the blue bins labeled “Book Market Donation Bins” on the stage in the MMR. Do not donate other book types for the time being - other book genres will be donated externally immediately as we do not have capacity to take them. Feel free to send back any graphic novels or chapter books previously sourced from the Book Market as well (if your child is ready to part with them!).
5th Grade Update
Class Dues
Wow, 5th Grade Superstars and Supporters 🌟🏆!
We're excited to report that your dedication has helped us reach over 90% of families who've submitted their 5th Grade Dues! 🚀
We're on the cusp of reaching the 100% mark, and we're calling on all families who haven't yet submitted their child's dues to come on board. Let’s make this year epic submit your child’s dues TODAY! Click [5th Grade Dues — PS 154], and let’s cross that finish line together.
Thanks for being a vital part of the 5th-grade journey! 🌟🏆. We appreciate your amazing support!
Middle School Preparation
Join us in preparing your child for Middle School:
View PS154 - 5th Grade Website: https://www.ps154.org/fifth-grade-2024 (Your child’s Middle Schools Application must be submitted by December 8th)
View PS154 - Middle School Website: https://www.ps154.org/middle-school (helpful videos are available)
MySchools Creation Codes were sent home via back-pack. View the Middle School Website to learn how to set up your account.
Community Corner
PS 154 Community Cares
The PTA is collaborating with our parent coordinator, Tanica Gordon, to raise funds for PS 154 families who are facing economic hardships. Through your generous donations, we can tangibly support our fellow families, ensuring they have adequate resources during the holiday season. Your donation will be converted into gift cards for families to buy the coats, hats, gloves, or supplies they need.
Your contribution will not only provide much-needed relief but also demonstrate the strength of our PS154 community. We thank you in advance for your generous donations. Together, we can create a nurturing environment where every member of our school community feels supported and cared for.
The deadline to contribute is Saturday, November 25th.
You can make online donations to the Community Cares Drive. While we prefer online donations, donations of cash/checks can be dropped off directly to Kelly Pearn in the main office on weekdays before 2 p.m. Checks should be made payable to The PTA of PS 154 (note on check: “Community Cares”).
If you are a PS 154 family that is struggling with providing basic needs for your family, please contact Tanica directly.
Coat and Clothing Drive
PS 154 is partnering up with another school in our district that has enrolled a large number of students in temporary housing. We are collecting coats and clothing to make sure these students can stay warm this winter.
Currently, we are accepting all donations but are especially in need of extra small and small children's winter gear. Jackets, hoodies, sweat suits, sweaters and any variety of layered winter clothing would also be greatly appreciated. Socks and underwear of all sizes are also needed but must be new—we are unable to accept used undergarments.
Drop off continues until Friday, December 1st. Please drop off donations during first period in the PS 154 administrative office.
*If anyone has trouble with dropping off items they can contact Sheila Fedele and she will help coordinate a pickup.
