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IMPORTANT DATES
December 6 - Vaccine Pop Up at PS 154, 7:30am–4:30pm (details below)
December 8 - Equity Team Meeting 4:30–5:30pm. (check calendar for details)
December 9 - Free Mobile PCR Testing Van at PS 154, 7:30–9:30am
December 11 - Winter Fair{ground}: A Good Ole County Fair, 1–4pm
December 15 - PTA Virtual General Mtg, 6:30pm (Zoom link TBA)
December 16 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
December 16 - D15 Superintendent Skop virtual meeting, 5pm (check calendar for details)
December 21 - Virtual SLT Meeting, 4:30pm (check calendar for details)
December 24–December 31 - School is Closed for Winter Break
January 3 - Return to School
January 6 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
SCHOOL UPDATES
MESSAGE FROM MS. RACHED
I hope all our families had a restful Thanksgiving. I am delighted to share with the school community that 70% of our student population has received their first (and some second!) vaccine dose. Next week, our safety committee will be meeting to decide on a new lunch plan that will allow students more choice and flexibility on where they eat. We will communicate the new plan to families once it is finalized.
Next Wednesday, 12/8, we will be having an Equity Team meeting. New members are welcome to join or just come by to check it out! You can email lrached@ps154.org for details - hope to see you there!
Happy Hanukkah to those who celebrate!
UPCOMING VACCINE CLINIC AT PS 154
Monday, December 6th from 7:30am–4:30pm in the MMR
NOTE: For 5–11 year olds only
Families can come to the pop-up site for 1st or 2nd doses, until the on-site vaccine supply runs out. The pop-up team will serve the following: any 5–11 year olds who were vaccinated at our pop-up on 11/10; who need a 2nd dose in the 21–28 day range but received their 1st dose at a different city site; or who would like a 1st dose.
Vaccine Sign Up - 2nd Dose (ONLY for students who received their 1st dose at our school):
For those not eligible to make an appointment, walk-up begins at 10:00am: first come, first served. (Please note, your child can come to school as normal. We will call them from class after you arrive and the vaccine providers are ready to administer their vaccine.)
Complete this form and bring it with you: Covid 19 Vaccine Consent Form
SCHOOL PICTURES
If you need your photos in hand by Christmas, the order deadline is TODAY!
If you missed Picture Day or would like a retake, you can sign up to be photographed during makeup day HERE. PLEASE NOTE: RETAKE DAY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED AND WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON 12/16.
To place your order, find out about deadlines, estimated arrivals, retakes and more, please visit our school's Picture Day page: https://iloveschoolpictures.com/PS154
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
Eli Smith = PS154EliSmit
DID YOU KNOW that Stomping Ground donates a portion of the photo package proceeds to our PTA fund? Be sure to buy your prints by the final order deadline on January 10th!
COVID TESTING POP-UP
The COVID testing van will be set up outside of PS 154 Thursday, 12/9, from 7:30–9:30am. Registration is suggested, but walk-ups are also accepted! Register HERE!
SCHOOL-WIDE REMINDERS
All students/staff/visitors must complete their health screening at home every morning before they arrive in school. Click the link here: Online Health Screening Paper copies will be made available at school if needed.
Please complete your Covid-19 Testing Consent Form and return it to the main office. Forms were sent home this week for students who are missing consent. You can also provide consent online – go to schoolsaccount.nyc. Log in with your own email at the screen that looks like the DOE student login, then select the blue "my student" button. The link to the Covid-19 Testing Consent is at the top of that page.
All families must complete the Family Income Inquiry Form, which helps schools receive money for their programs regardless of if they qualify for free or reduced lunch. No need to sign up for school breakfast or lunch.
Complete the Emergency Blue Card here: Emergency Blue Card. We still need you to complete the entire form even if you updated this in your NYCSA. Please return the form to the main office, or email to fancona@ps154.org
PTA UPDATES
Please reach out to pta_info@ps154.org if you're interested or want more information on how to get involved with the PTA. Please remember we cannot run our school without volunteers!
FUNDRAISERS
THE PRESALE IS LIVE FOR WINTER FAIR!
Now’s the time to order your tickets and enter our chili, mac ‘n’ cheese, and pie contests — and for a limited time, you can preorder the amazing Butterly cookie kits!
And PLEASE volunteer for a shift. We need your help!
Call for donations and volunteers for our New To You: Winter Wear Swap, which will be in full swing at Winter Fair!
ISO new or gently used (and clean) rain/winter gear in kids' sizes 4T to 12/14. Drop off Dec. 8th or 10th in the boxes set up outside PS 154 from 8:00-8:40am or 2:30-3:15pm.
The 2021 holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to raise funds for the PS 154 PTA simply by shopping at participating vendors!
Minted: Order holiday cards + custom gifts at 20% off, and Minted will donate 15% of each purchase to our PTA!
Share our unique code with friends, family, and on social media as early as you can! FUNDRAISEPS154WTS
Shutterfly: Order seasonal and special occasions items through our dedicated storefront HERE, and 8% of all proceeds will be donated to our school!
Foley Firs:
COMMUNITY
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Grade 3–5 Families: Learn about a FREE after-school basketball program with South Brooklyn Basketball Academy here!
