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IMPORTANT DATES
December 21 - Virtual SLT Meeting, 4:30pm (check calendar for details)
December 23 - LabQ Free PCR Testing Van at PS 154, 7:30–9:30am
December 23 - Last Day for City Harvest Food Drive!
December 24–December 31 - School is Closed for Winter Break
January 3 - Return to School
January 4 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
January 6 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
SCHOOL UPDATES
ELEMENTARY ENROLLMENT
Beginning Wednesday, December 8th, children born in 2017 can apply to kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year.
The application deadline is Tuesday, January 18, 2022. All families who apply by the deadline will receive a kindergarten offer in April.
All families should participate in kindergarten admissions, including children currently attending pre-K, students with disabilities, English Language Learners, and students with accessibility needs.
MySchools.nyc includes an online directory tool that allows families to explore program choices, save programs of interest and submit their application, all on the same site.
Families can apply to Kindergarten in two ways, online at MySchools and over the phone by calling 718-935-2009. Here is a flyer about virtual admissions events: English, Spanish
MESSAGE FROM MS. RACHED
Hello Families,
As many of you are experiencing the fallout from, or have heard about, we have had a recent increase in COVID cases in our school community. Thank you to all of our families for your patience and understanding as we deal with quarantines and remote instruction.
Thank you for all of the City Harvest food drive donations we have already received - we met our 150-pound goal! I am so inspired by how excited the students are to join the effort and help New Yorkers in need. The food drive will continue through Thursday 12/23.
This week the students were so fortunate to enjoy an assembly performance of Klezmer music, and learn about the history of Klezmer. Thank you to parents Christina Lowe, Sarah Shears, and Francis Garcia for helping to make this happen for our students!
SCHOOL PICTURES
To place your order, find out about deadlines and estimated arrivals, 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, 12/23, 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
GET INVOLVED
The PTA is starting to plan upcoming events for 2022. If you’ve ever thought about volunteering with the PTA, please email pta_info@ps154.org for meeting times and zoom info. We'd love to work with you!
WINTER FAIR{GROUND} IS A WRAP
Thank you to everyone who attended and/or helped with Winter Fair! It was a HUGE success!
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
CAMP FRIENDSHIP’S HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
The toy drive is up and running! Click HERE for details!
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Grade 3–5 Families: Learn about a FREE after-school basketball program with South Brooklyn Basketball Academy here!
