IMPORTANT DATES
Remember, you can find all of our newsletters on our website here: News
Saturday, April 17 - Equity Committee’s Book Swap, in the school yard, 11 AM-1 PM (details below)
Wednesday, April 21 - PTA Virtual General Mtg, 6:30pm (Nomination Meeting)
Wednesday, April 28 - Coping With & Managing Anxiety Virtual Workshop, 6 PM (details below)
Tuesday, May 11 - SLT Meeting, 4:15pm (contact slt_info@ps154.org for info)
Thursday, May 13 - Eid Al-Fitr - Schools Closed
Springtime is a busy time of year in schools so be sure to read through this newsletter carefully. Please continue to check your Google Classrooms for information from your teacher. As a reminder, you should also check Mr. Foreman's Google Classroom for important updates: class code gk2k2sr
SCHOOL UPDATES
SEL COMMITTEE: COPING WITH & MANAGING ANXIETY
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 6:00 PM
From a subtle feeling that is just below the surface to outright panic, overcoming anxiety is a challenge that many of us face. Learn techniques to help both you and your child cope with and reduce anxiety in these challenging times.
CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
SCHOOL-WIDE REMINDERS
In person students will need to complete their health screening at home every morning before they arrive in school. Click the link here: Online Health Screening
In person students must have a Covid-19 Testing Consent Form completed and on file with the main office. Click the link for more info: Covid-19 Testing for Students & Staff
All families must complete the Family Income Inquiry Form, which helps schools receive money for their programs. This is the lunch form, but even if you do not receive school lunch, you still need to complete the form.
Zoom difficulties? Please reach out to Ms. Rached (lrached@ps154.org) with any issues joining Zoom meetings. This is a much faster way to get support than posting to the class stream.
Complete the Emergency Blue Card here: Emergency Blue Card. Please email the completed form to dwattenbarger@ps154.org
Schools.nyc.gov/freemeals
All families can continue to go to any school building (9am-12pm on weekdays) to pick up three free grab-and-go meals. No identification or registration is necessary. Halal and kosher meals are available at some sites.
PTA UPDATES
PTA GENERAL MEETINGS & SLT MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 13 - Virtual SLT Meeting, 4:15 PM (contact: SLT_Info@ps154.org)
Wednesday, April 21 - PTA Virtual General Mtg, 6:30 PM (Nominations Meeting)
Zoom details will be provided in the days ahead of the PTA General Meetings.
Minutes from SLT Meetings are posted on the webpage: ps154.org/school-leadership-team-slt
Minutes from PTA General Meetings are posted on PTA’s webpage: ps154.org/your-pta
FUNDRAISING
SPRING SOCIETY OF SCAVENGERS
LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS: FRIDAY APRIL 9
LAST CHANCE: BUY TICKETS BY FRIDAY, APRIL 9 to join the Spring Society of Scavengers! What do they do? They follow clues to local shops and scan codes to win prizes! Once you get the clues emailed to you, follow them to the local business and scan the QR code in the window. Once you visit three locations, you'll be entered to win a raffle prize. If you visit six locations you'll be entered twice! Visit all the locations for five raffle entries!
Our exciting prizes include:
Gift Certificate to Butterly bakeshop for some sweet treats
Gift Certificate the Terrace Books for some epic reads
Gift Certificate to Windsor Shoes for spring kicks
Gift Certificate to East Wind Snack Shop for some legendary dumplings
Gift Certificate to Hamilton’s for delicious lunch or dinner
And more...
PLUS a super secret GRAND PRIZE fit only for members of the Spring Society of Scavengers!
BUY YOUR TICKETS to join the Spring Society of Scavengers Event at the P.S. 154 Shop by TONIGHT, FRIDAY, APRIL 9 to play and we'll send you a list of clues. You can follow them any time up until SUNDAY, APRIL 11 to find exciting locations in the neighborhood!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have questions not covered by the website, please email pta_info@ps154.org.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAYS
A big thank you to the P.S. 154 parents, Abby Palanca, and the team of PTA members that assisted in this year’s successful socially distanced photo shoots! They made it a fun experience for the kids! There will be updates shortly about your photos of your children.
We would like to recognize Abby Palanca’s contribution to the school she herself attended. Not only has she been PTA President, but she has also been organizing and managing School Picture Day since her children first started at the school. Her younger son, Michael is due to graduate from 5th grade this year.
P.S. 154 GALA
The PTA of P.S. 154 postponed our leading fundraising event this year - The Gala! We are still very excited to share this event with our beloved families and community. We would love to get your input about the best time of the year to host it. Please can you complete the survey below by SATURDAY, APRIL 17:
CAMP SUMMER FRIENDSHIP
JULY 6 - AUGUST 6
For rising kindergartners, Camp Summer Friendship offers an especially warm introduction to public school spaces, easing the transition to school in the fall. For our older campers, up to 3rd grade, it offers a fun and engaging way to meet new peers and make lasting friendships. For full info, visit the Camp Summer Friendship webpage.
Daily Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Music & Theater, Water Games, Team-Building Games, Dynamic Movement Enrichments. Lead counselors include experienced instructors and professional teaching artists from the PS 154 After-School-Program.
The program runs: Week 1: July 6-9, Week 2: July 12-16, Week 3: July 19-23, Week 4: July 26-30, Week 5: August 2-6, The cost is $475 per week (Holiday week $400). Space is limited! Please contact Christine Jordan at cjordanps154@gmail.com
COMMUNITY CORNER
SEL OPTIONS
There are a number of options available for social and emotional learning. For remote and hybrid learners, much of what they learn is modeled on behavior of those around them. At challenging times, we can teach them about resilience and growth mindset. See the article from Aha Parenting: How To Raise A Happy Child
The Talk – Sex Ed 2.O - our friends and neighbors at P.S. 321 are hosting a sex education virtual talk to advise parents on how to talk to their children about issues around puberty, sexuality, gender identity and more. If you are interested in attending, please register to receive the Zoom link at PS321.org.