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IMPORTANT DATES
February 9 - Equity Meeting (Virtual), 4:30pm
February 9 - PTA Exec Meeting (Virtual), 6:30pm
February 16 - Virtual PTA Meeting (Link to be sent later), 6:30pm
February 18 - Read-A-Thon Final Book Count Due (Details below)
February 18 - Bookmark Design Contest Entries Due (Details below)
February 21–February 25 - Midwinter Recess, School Is Closed
February 25 - Read-A-Thon Online Donations Due (Details below)
March 2 - Evening Parent Teacher Conferences (details coming soon)
March 3 - Afternoon Parent Teacher Conferences, Early Dismissal at 11:40am (details coming soon)
March 4 - Bookmark Design Contest Winners Announced
SCHOOL UPDATES
COVID-19 DOE GUIDANCE
Please check out the printable Covid-19 Guidance Charts from the DOE, which outline the steps you should take if your child feels sick, was exposed to COVID-19, or has tested positive:
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. We're hoping to maintain 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.
Mask donation: Any day before 2pm, in the main office.
Mask pickup: You may 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, so please share widely:
February 10: 2:30–4:30pm
February 17: 7:30–9:30am
February 24: 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
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
The Golden Lions troupe put on an amazing show for the children on Wednesday! We were thrilled to see so many families watching from the sidelines.
The PTA is grateful for all the financial support we receive from our families, which allows us not only to provide enriching arts and academic programming at school, but also to create memorable experiences like these for our students.
READ-A-THON
We’re so excited about our 2022 Read-A-Thon fundraiser! This has always been an important fundraiser for our school, so please read through your child’s packet for guidance on requesting donations from friends and family in recognition of your child’s efforts. Here is the link for donations: https://www.ps154.org/readathon-2022
We can’t wait to see what these amazing kids are able to accomplish!
You can find the Read-A-Thon instructions HERE and the reading log HERE.
BOOKMARK DESIGN CONTEST
We’re excited to announce this year’s bookmark contest! The template and instructions will go home in backpacks early next week, and the designs will be due Friday, February 18. You can also find the template HERE. (Be sure to print it at 100% scale.)
GET INVOLVED
The PTA is starting to plan upcoming events for Spring 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!
COMMUNITY
CEC15 FREE FAMILY WORKSHOP: GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND THE FAMILY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
Gender Development, Expression, and Play (English)
Monday, February 7, 2022, 6:30–8:30 pm
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
