In this Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Music and Enrichment Class Shares - Dec 3-6
School-Wide Lice Check - Thurs, Dec 5
Winter Market - Sat, Dec 7
No School for Winter Recess- Mon-Wed, Dec 23-Jan 1
A Note from Principal Fitzgerald
Winter Market - Sat, Dec 7
Giving Tuesday
School Wide Lice Check
Holiday GiveBacks - Foley Firs
Holiday GiveBacks - Minted
A Note from Principal Fitzgerald
Dear P.S. 154 Families,
Hoping you and your families had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Parents of kids in grades 1-5, please join us for our PTA sponsored enrichment shares this week!
Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped Mr. Buckley with our annual Kindergarten bulb planting! The students will be so excited to see their named bulb come up in our yard in the Spring!
Winter Market - Sat, Dec 7
Our annual Winter Market is THIS Saturday, December 7th, from 1-5 PM. This will be an indoor/outdoor event; please don’t let the weather keep you away!
We need volunteers! Please consider signing up as a volunteer to help make this event a success!
What’s Happening:
Local Vendors: Shop unique goods and gifts from local businesses.
Crafting Fun: Create festive crafts with JCC and Paper Playground.
Magic Show: Be amazed by a performance from Brooklyn Magic Shop.
Snacks & Cocoa: Warm up with treats and hot cocoa
Guardian Bike raffle: https://guardianbikes.com/products/26-inch-bike?variant=40994424291421
If you are interested in signing up as a vendor, please use the sign-up form.
Please reach out Grace Ciaccia with questions.
It’s Giving Tuesday — Let’s Make an Impact!
Hi PS 154 Families,
As we head into this season of giving, I wanted to take a moment to share an update on our PTA’s fundraising efforts. First, thank you to everyone who has already contributed to our Annual Fund—it’s because of your support that we’ve raised $20,000 so far! But with a goal of $125,000, we still have a ways to go, and I know we can do it together.
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s an opportunity for people around the world to come together and make a positive impact by giving back to causes they care about. For us, the charity that supports PS 154, it’s the perfect moment to rally together and support the amazing programs that make our school so special.
To reach our Annual Fund goal, we’re aiming to raise about $400 per student for our Annual Fund. That’s just $40 per month—or $10 per week! Your contribution will help fund vital programs like art, music, technology, and extra classroom support that make a world of difference in our children’s education.
Here’s how you can pitch in:
Make a Donation: Visit ps154.org/donate to make a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly donation. $40 a month adds up quickly and makes a big impact!
Stock Donations: Have some appreciated stocks? Donating them is a great way to give while possibly saving on taxes. Visit https://donatestock.com/pta-of-ps154-brooklyn-inc for more information how to do this.
Employer Matching: Many employers match charitable gifts—it’s an easy way to double your impact. Please check with your employer on how to do this.
Spread the Word: Share our Giving Tuesday campaign with friends, family, and neighbors who might want to support our amazing school.
Every bit helps us get closer to our goal. Whether you can give $4, $400, or more, your generosity ensures that our kids have the enriching experiences they deserve—and helps build a stronger school community.
If you have questions or want to chat about other ways to support, feel free to email me anytime at pta_fundraising@ps154.org. Thank you for being such an important part of PS 154!
Warmly,
Jimmy Schementi
Chair of Fundraising, PTA of PS 154 Brooklyn
pta_fundraising@ps154.org
School Wide Lice Check
We hope everyone had a good holiday break! In an effort to minimize the spread of lice upon return to school, the PTA organized a school-wide lice check for this Thursday, in partnership with Lice Free Noggins. They will check every child’s hair unless your family opts out of the check using the form below. If your child’s hair is braided, please talk to your child in the morning about whether they should tell the technician to leave the braid in or unbraid it to check. We ask that families who can submit $5/student (those who would like can donate more) for these professional lice checks. You can submit payment here. Note: Payment is not required for the lice check to be completed; families who are not able to contribute will not be excluded from the lice check.
In accordance with DOE policy, any child with live lice will be sent home. Any child with nits (lice eggs) will not be sent home, but their family will be notified. The more families we have participating in this lice check, the more effective it will be. If you need to opt your child out of the lice check, please complete this form.
As a reminder, there is no shame in getting lice - it's a part of the elementary school experience. If you identify lice in your child's hair prior to this Thursday's check, please follow the lice check protocol outlined here, and report the case to Tanica and your teacher through Parent Square. Reporting cases of lice is extremely important to help stop the spread, and information will be kept completely confidential.
Finally, PTA has also put together a “Lice Advice” one-pager with some helpful tips and resources. Please read through this document to understand how to handle cases of lice (spoiler alert - lice shampoos don't work).
Thank you for your help in working together to successfully contain and stop the spread of lice around our school!
Holiday GiveBacks - Foley Firs
The 2024 holiday season is here, and it’s the perfect time to raise funds for the PS 154 PTA simply by shopping at participating vendors!
Holiday GiveBacks - Minted
Did you know that you can raise funds for PS 154 (and save money)when you purchase holiday cards, art, stationary and tote bags from Minted?
Using our unique code FUNDRAISEPS154WTS, you can get 20% OFF all your Minted holiday card & gift purchases — and for every order placed, Minted will donate 15% back to PS 154.
To participate, simply visit minted.com/holiday to start your holiday shopping. Apply code FUNDRAISEPS154WTS at check out to claim your 20% discount. It’s that easy!
