In this Newsletter
A Note from Ms. Rached
Black History Month
Press Release
Read-A-Thon
Upcoming Events 🗓️
📚 Read-A-Thon! January 8-29 💰
🤝 Equity Meeting - Thursday, January 25th, 9am, Zoom
🗓️ PTA General Meeting - Wednesday, January 31st 6:30pm, Zoom
Parent Trivia Night, Thursday February 8th 7pm, Greenwood Park
🎉 Spirit Day: 100th Day of School - Friday, February 9th🎉
Parent Trivia Night
Spring Auction and Gala — Call for Donations & Volunteers
📚 Book Market - NOW ACCEPTING ALL BOOKS
5th Grade Update
Order Your 2024 Student Designed Class Shirt
A Note from Ms. Rached
Hi Families,
Come celebrate Black History Month with us! For our February Family mornings, students will doing projects inspired by important African American inventors. These projects were planned in partnership with the Black History Month planning committee - a subcommittee of our Equity Committee.
Kindergarten Feb. 12th, 8:15-8:45
Grade 1 Feb. 5th, 8:15-8:45
Grade 2 Feb. 5th, 8:15-8:45
Grade 3 Feb. 6th, 8:35-9:05
Grade 4 Feb. 7th, 8:35-9:05
Grade 5 Feb. 8th, 8:35-9:05
Grades 2 and 3 will be doing a project with tissue boxes. We are asking for donations of empty tissue boxes from all families. They can be dropped off in the MMR between now and Feb. 5th.
NYC DOE Press Release
Please click the link below for the NYCDOE’s comprehensive plan to combat Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hate.
Author Visits
Over the past couple of weeks, students in grade 1-4 had the opportunity to meet an author during our author visits with Andrew Weiner, author of Daddy and the Beanstalk, which features two of our students as protagonists! Families can purchase signed copies of the book from the school store.
Upcoming Events
Read-A-Thon! January 8-29
The Read-A-Thon ends this week. Thank you so much to all of our families and staff for your tremendous support of this fun and engaging fundraiser. While Friday, January 26 is the last day for students read towards their goal, you can still go online to log the books they read until Monday, 1/29.
Please send your Rally-Up fundraising link to your friends and family! Every donation counts (no matter the size) and helps the kids know their extended community is supporting them!
See the READ-A-THON Website for more information, and reach out to readathon@ps154.org for support.
Equity Meeting
Thursday, January 25th, 9am - Zoom
Please join our Equity Team family meeting to share your perspectives and ideas around our equity-centered programming for the year.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
🎉 Spirit Day: Celebrate the 100th Day of School! 🎉
Get ready for a day brimming with excitement as we come together to celebrate the 100th day of school! On February 9th our students are encouraged to participate in the spirit by choosing from the following options:
Wear clothing with 100 items: Unleash your creativity by donning outfits adorned with 100 small items. Whether you let your imagination run wild or seek inspiration from Pinterest or Google, let's make this celebration uniquely yours!
Wear your school shirt: Display your school pride proudly by wearing one of your PS154 school shirts. Let's unite as a school community as we mark this memorable day together.
Let's make the 100th day of school a memorable and spirited celebration together!
🏫 School Store - Here to help
Can't locate your child's school shirt? No worries! Check out the stylish t-shirt options available at our school store. Submit your order by Tuesday, January 30th, to have your child's shirt in hand before the 100th Day of School. Remember, purchasing school shirts supports our school.
Parent Trivia Night - Thursday, February 8th 7PM; Greenwood Park
Prepare to unleash your inner trivia master at our Parent Trivia Night! Just around the corner, this event guarantees an unforgettable evening packed with brain-teasing questions and laughter. Not a trivia enthusiast? No problem! The event is tailored for everyone. Relax, connect with other parents, and support our school—all in one fantastic night. Don't miss out—secure your spot now!
Spring Auction and Gala - Donations and Volunteers Needed!
It’s only January, but March is right around the corner — and we are starting to plan the Spring Auction and Gala, one of our biggest fundraisers of the year! Can you help?
We need donations! Are you willing to donate an item or experience for a silent auction? Please fill out this short form to let us know. Examples include a gift card to a local business, tickets to a game or show, a stay in your vacation home, to name a few. Ask a friend, too! Or please pass on a name or idea using the form above and we can get in touch.
We also need volunteers! No matter how much or how little time you have, there’s a role for you. We need people to:
Contact prior business/parent donors
Identify and/or reach out to potential new business donors by email or by walking around and speaking with (friendly!) neighborhood businesses.
Help with communications
Plan the gala
Please fill out this short form to let us know you’re willing to volunteer or email Auctions & Sponsorships Chair Alice Lincoln.
Book Market - Now Accepting ALL Books! 📚 📢 📕
While we continue to be in need of graphic novel and chapter book donations, we are now also accepting picture books and early readers. Please bring your gently used books and drop them into the blue bins labeled “Book Market Donation Bins” on the stage in the MMR. Please do not put them in the clear bins by Ms. Guzzi’s office - those are only for books that have been sorted and stickered.
5th Grade Update
👕 Limited Edition Keepsake Alert - 2024 Shirts Ready for Order! 🌟
Exciting news! Our 5th graders have picked their class shirt, designed by the talented Penny, and it's now ready for ordering.
🎓 Select Your Child’s Size
Visit this Google form link (5th Grade Size Selection Google Form ) to choose the right size for your child’s free shirt included with dues.
💰 Join the Fundraiser to Support our Graduates
Spread the joy! Additional shirts for your child or loved ones are available for purchase, supporting events for our graduates. Your child’s first shirt can be selected via the Google form above and the cost is covered in your child’s class dues. Utilize the following link to order additional shirts (PS154 School Store).
⚠️ Google Form Selection Deadline: Wednesday, January 31st
Worried about missing it? No problem – if you don't select your 5th grader size utilizing the Google form by January 31st, the school will pick a size for your child. Act now to secure your preferred size.
