In this Newsletter
A Note from Ms. Rached
PTA General Meeting: Assemblymember Robert Carroll and State Funding
🔖 Readathon 2024!
Upcoming Events 🗓️
🗓️ PTA General Meeting - Friday, January 5 at 8:30 in MMR
🎉 Spirit Day: Silly Hair/Hat Day - Monday, January 8th
☆MLK Day, Schools Closed - Monday, January 15th
🤝 Equity Meeting - Thursday, January 25th, 9am, Zoom
📚 Book Market - Collecting Graphic Novels & Chapter Books
🤝 Equity Committee
🎓 5th Grade (Dues and Overnight Trip)
A Note from Ms. Rached
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a restful and restore break. It was wonderful to greet our students and welcome them back today - all a tiny bit taller! We are looking forward to a wonderful 2024! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at our family mornings next week - we’ll be having classroom Read-Ins to kick off our Read-A-Thon! Check out the dates and times below:
Monday Jan. 8 (8:15-8:45AM): Grades 4 and K
Tuesday Jan 9 (8:35-9:05AM): Grade 1
Wednesday Jan 10 (8:35-9:05AM): Grade 5
Thursday Jan 11 (8:35-9:05AM): Grade 3
Friday Jan 12 (8:35-9:05AM): Grade 2
This Friday: General Meeting & Assemblymember Robert Carroll
Friday, January 5 at 8:30, PS 154 MMR
New York State Assemblymember Robert Carroll will be attending as a special guest to announce the $40,000 in state funds he secured to support PS 154’s structured literacy programming!
Read-A-Thon 2024!
We’re so excited to launch the 2024 Read-A-Thon on January 8th!
Cozy up with a good book - we are kicking off 2024 with our annual Read-A-Thon! Our Read-A-Thon puts the FUN in fundraising - students will work with their teachers to set reading goals, track progress, and celebrate their accomplishments. We have some fun events planned to make the Read-A-Thon extra-special, starting with a kick-off week of classroom read-ins!
This year’s Read-A-Thon excitement will include class prizes (hot chocolate party, anyone???) for participation, as well as grade-level lotteries for goal-meeters, and a special prize for the top-earning class.
We will be using Rally-up again this year to log books and fundraising totals. Please look out for a Remind message later this week, which will highlight how to set up/renew your account.
Upcoming Events
January Spirit Day - Join the Fun: Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day - January 8th
On Monday, January 8th, join us for Silly Hair/Silly Hat Day, where we're calling on all students to let their creativity shine. Encourage your child to express themselves with uniquely styled hair or by donning a delightfully silly hat.
Families, mark your calendars and join us in making January 8th a day filled with quirky hairstyles, whimsical hats, and an abundance of smiles. Let's kick off 2024 with a burst of fun and laughter! We can't wait to see the fantastic, funny, and fabulous looks our students come up with. Thank you for joining in the fun!
School Store
🎁 Gifts That Give Back 🎁
Searching for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts? Dive into our school's virtual treasure trove – the online store! Uncover delightful raccoon mascot stuffies, stylish t-shirts, enchanting keychains, and much more. Elevate this festive season for your dear ones while championing our school. Explore our online store now! 🛍️
Don't miss out on making this holiday season truly special while supporting our school!
Book Market - Call for Graphic Novels & Chapter Books! 📚 📢 📕
We continue to be in need of graphic novel and chapter book donations (for all ages). 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!).
Equity Committee
Join the Black History Month Planning Group!
Be a vital part of the upcoming Black History Month celebrations by joining members of the Equity Team in planning sessions. If you're interested in contributing, please reach out to mbuckley@ps154.org. Planning sessions will be scheduled at a time that accommodates the availability of those who wish to participate. Your input is valuable, and we welcome your participation!
5th Grade
🌟 Success Update: 5th Grade Dues Goal Achieved!🌟
5th Grade Families and Supporters,
Fantastic news! We're thrilled to share that we've reached our goal for 5th Grade Dues submissions. Thanks to your active participation, every 5th grader is now set to enjoy an array of unforgettable experiences, from the Wagon Road adventure to the 5th-grade bash, Yearbook, 5th-grade T-shirt, and special events.
A heartfelt thank you to each family for being a crucial part of this incredible journey. Together, we're creating unforgettable memories for our 5th graders. Here's to a fantastic year ahead! 🎉
🦈 Get Ready to Dive In! NY Aquarium Overnight Trip 🐠
Calling all ocean explorers 🦈🌟! We're heading to the NY Aquarium for an unforgettable overnight adventure!
Save the Date: Saturday, March 23rd
Important Note: First dibs go to our fantastic 5th graders! After their enrollment window, any remaining slots will open up for the whole school. Slots are limited, so make sure you're ready when enrollment begins. Updates are on the horizon, so stay tuned for more information!
Let's make a splash at the NY Aquarium together!
