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IMPORTANT DATES
January 11 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
January 12 - Equity Meeting (Virtual), 4:30pm
January 12 - PTA Exec Meeting (Virtual), 6:30pm
January 13 - LabQ Testing Van, 2:30–4:30pm
January 17 - School Closed, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 18 - School Tour for Prospective Families, 3:30pm (Sign Up)
January 20 - LabQ Testing Van, 7:30–9:30am
January 27 - LabQ Testing Van, 2:30–4:30pm
SCHOOL UPDATES
SCHOOL PICTURES - FINAL DEADLINE 1/10
Retakes and graduation photos are ready to view!
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!
HIGH-FILTRATION MASK BANK
In response to the shortage of quality masks in the marketplace, the PTA has organized a "mask bank" for families and staff to come pick up and/or donate high-filtration masks to wear at school.
If you have extra kid or adult size KF94, N95, or KN95 masks to contribute, please drop them off in the main office as soon as possible so we can get things rolling. We're hoping to create a robust pay-it-forward mask donation and distribution program to last the next couple of months.
If you're currently short on masks, we invite you to come pick up what you need for your child starting Monday, at which time we expect to have a decent number of masks to choose from.
Mask donation: Any day before 2pm, in the main office.
Mask pickup: Starting Monday, you can pick up a few masks from Debby (Sherman Side of the building) any weekday between 8 and 8:30am.
As a reminder, as per DOE policy, acceptable face coverings at our school include but are not limited to cloth-based face coverings (e.g., homemade, sewn, or quick-cut masks), and disposable surgical masks that cover both the mouth and nose. The goal of the mask bank program is to assist families in procuring masks that provide the highest levels of filtration in order to minimize the risk of transmission. If you would rather that your child wear a cloth mask, they may continue to do so.
COVID TESTING VAN
The PTA has arranged for LabQ to administer PCR tests EVERY THURSDAY outside of PS 154. The van will be parked on 11th Avenue. All are welcome:
January 6: 7:30–9:30am
January 13: 2:30–4:30pm
January 20: 7:30–9:30am
January 27: 2:30–4:30pm
If you’re already registered in the LabQ system, please bring your existing QR code.
If this is your first time getting a LabQ test, please register in advance 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!
AFTER SCHOOL - WINTER 2022
There’s still room in several after-school clubs. You can sign up through the Jackrabbit portal HERE.
We would also love to offer seats in these clubs to any families who currently do not have the resources to pay the fees. Please email bmcgouranps154@gmail.com to register your child at no cost.
Monday:
Karate - grades 3–5 (session 2, 4:45–6 pm)
Rock Band - grades 3–5
Tuesday:
Beginner Band - grades 3–5
Drawing with K.C. - grades 3–5
Harry Potter - grades 2–5
Musical Melopoipoi - grades 4–5
Yoga and Journaling - grades 3–5
Friday:
Cartooning - grades 4–5
Multimedia Art Studio - grades 4–5
Nail Spa - grades 1–5 (See details HERE.)
COMMUNITY
FREE AFTER-SCHOOL BASKETBALL PROGRAM
Grade 3–5 Families: Learn about a FREE after-school basketball program with South Brooklyn Basketball Academy here!
