IMPORTANT DATES
Remember, you can find all of our newsletters on our website here: News
March 29 - April 2 - Spring Recess, School is Closed
Sunday, March 28 - Scavenger Hunt Begins (details below)
Wednesday, April 7 - Last Day for Opt In Learning Preference (details below)
Wednesday, April 7 - Picture Day (details below)
Sunday, April 11 - Scavenger Hunt Ends
Tuesday, April 13 - SLT Meeting, 4:15 PM (contact slt_info@ps154.org for info)
Wednesday, April 21 - PTA Virtual General Mtg, 6:30 PM (Nomination Meeting)
Find the A/B Cohort calendar here: Weekly Schedule
When we return to school after Spring Break, Friday of that week, April 9 is an A day.
Please continue to check your Google Classrooms for information from your teacher. As a reminder, you should also check Mr. Foreman's Google Classroom for important updates: class code gk2k2sr
SCHOOL UPDATES
IMPLICIT BIAS (IB) AWARENESS FOR FAMILIES WORKSHOP
MARCH 30, 10:00 AM
In collaboration with the Office of Equity and Access, Brooklyn North is thrilled to offer Implicit Bias (IB) Awareness for Families workshops. The first workshop will take place during Spring Recess on March 30, from 10:00 AM - Noon. During this session, parents and guardians will learn about the IB Awareness Workshop that the Office of Equity and Access is offering to NYC Department of Education staff. Parents and guardians are encouraged to register, join the community, and learn about Implicit Bias, the brain science behind Implicit Bias and how to mitigate the effects of Implicit Bias.
Parents please register here
Spanish interpretation arrangements are underway.
CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE
DOE INFORMATION
A new Opt In Period March 24 - April 7
How to Opt In to Blended Learning
Beginning this Wednesday, March 24, you can visit the Learning Preference Survey at https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference to select blended learning for your child
Families can also call 311 for more information
You can change to blended learning until Wednesday, April 7
SCHOOL-WIDE REMINDERS
In person students will need to complete their health screening at home every morning before they arrive in school. Click the link here: Online Health Screening
All families must complete the Family Income Inquiry Form, which helps schools receive money for their programs. This is the lunch form, but even if you do not receive school lunch, you still need to complete the form.
Zoom difficulties? Please reach out to Ms. Rached (lrached@ps154.org) with any issues joining Zoom meetings. This is a much faster way to get support than posting to the class stream.
Complete the Emergency Blue Card here: Emergency Blue Card. Please email the completed form to dwattenbarger@ps154.org
Schools.nyc.gov/freemeals
All families can continue to go to any school building (9:00 AM-12 PM on weekdays) to pick up three free grab-and-go meals. No identification or registration is necessary. Halal and kosher meals are available at some sites.
PTA UPDATES
PTA GENERAL MEETINGS & SLT MEETINGS
Tuesday, April 13 - Virtual SLT Meeting, 4:15 PM (contact: SLT_Info@ps154.org)
Wednesday, April 21 - PTA Virtual General Mtg, 6:30 PM (Nominations Meeting)
Zoom details will be provided in the days ahead of the PTA General Meetings.
Minutes from SLT Meetings are posted on the webpage: ps154.org/school-leadership-team-slt
Minutes from PTA General Meetings are posted on PTA’s webpage: ps154.org/your-pta
FUNDRAISING
SPRING SOCIETY OF SCAVENGERS
DEADLINE TO BUY TICKETS SATURDAY, MARCH 27
Time is running out! Buy tickets by this SATURDAY, MARCH 27 to join the Spring Society of Scavengers! What do they do? They follow clues to local shops and scan codes to win prizes! Scavengers use their feet to scurry around the neighborhood streets, and their gray matter to figure out clues in this fun family spring break activity! Once you get the clues emailed to you, follow them to the local business and scan the QR code in the window. Once you visit three locations, you'll be entered to win a raffle prize. If you visit six locations you'll be entered twice! Visit all the locations for five raffle entries!
Our exciting prizes include:
Gift Certificate to Butterly bakeshop for some sweet treats
Gift Certificate the Terrace Books for some epic reads
Gift Certificate to Windsor Shoes for spring kicks
Gift Certificate to East Wind Snack Shop for some legendary dumplings
Gift Certificate to Hamilton’s for delicious lunch or dinner
And more...
PLUS a super secret GRAND PRIZE fit only for members of the Spring Society of Scavengers!
BUY YOUR TICKETS to join the Spring Society of Scavengers Event at the P.S. 154 Shop by SATURDAY, MARCH 27 to play and check your email on the morning of Sunday, March 28. We'll send you a list of clues. You can follow them any time between Sunday, March 28 and Sunday, April 11 to find exciting locations in the neighborhood!
DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have questions not covered by the website, please email pta_info@ps154.org. Please note during spring break, we will reply as soon as possible.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 7
School Picture Day is coming! This year, Stomping Ground is doing things a little differently. They are offering in-person photo sessions and remote photos sessions. The link below to our own P.S. 154 page has everything parents need to know:
Countdown to deadlines
Estimated delivery dates
Help desk
To view our school’s timeline for all Picture Day events, please visit our Picture Day Page at: https://iloveschoolpictures.com/PS154
More info to come soon on cap and gowns for 5th graders
AFTERSCHOOL
ENRICHMENT CLUBS SIGN UP
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION, APRIL 1, 6:00 PM
The Deadline For Registration For Spring After School Clubs is Thursday, April 1 at 6:00 PM. Check out some of the new clubs on offer in addition to well enrolled favorites in our 2021 Spring Club Catalog. Just a reminder that in person clubs are open to all students including those who are staying in remote learning programs, those planning to switch to hybrid, as well as students already enrolled in hybrid programs. All registration is handled via Jack Rabbit, and you will need to set up an account. Register here for the enrichment clubs. We will default to lottery based selection if the enrollment is too high as there are limits on numbers. You can register for enrichment clubs by the deadline - April 1. For more information, visit our P.S. 154 After School webpage.
Questions? Email Barbara McGouran at bmcgouranps154@gmail.com
CAMP SUMMER FRIENDSHIP
JULY 6 - AUGUST 6
Thanks to Christine Jordan for joining us at the Virtual PTA General Meeting on Wednesday, March 24 to provide more information about the return of this popular summer camp, which is back after a hiatus in 2020. As she said, it will be a great opportunity for your child(ren) to connect, make new friends and have fun this summer! For rising kindergartners, Camp Summer Friendship offers an especially warm introduction to public school spaces, easing the transition to school in the fall. For our older campers, up to 3rd grade, it offers a fun and engaging way to meet new peers and make lasting friendships. For full info, visit the Camp Summer Friendship webpage.
Daily Activities include: Arts & Crafts, Music & Theater, Water Games, Team-Building Games, Dynamic Movement Enrichments. Lead counselors include experienced instructors and professional teaching artists from the PS 154 After-School-Program.
The program runs: Week 1: July 6-9, Week 2: July 12-16, Week 3: July 19-23, Week 4: July 26-30, Week 5: August 2-6, The cost is $475 per week (Holiday week $400). Space is limited! Please contact Christine Jordan at cjordanps154@gmail.com
COMMUNITY CORNER
SPRING BREAK IDEAS
CHECK WEBSITES FOR DETAILS
Staying in the city for spring break? As the weather gets warmer, and restrictions ease, consider taking your family further afield. You can head to Coney Island and take your children to the New York Aquarium, with its awe-inspiring Shark Exhibit, or the Bronx Zoo with its 9,000 animals. For rainy days, there’s now the option to visit some of the city’s museums, such as the newly re-opened Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum or MoMA, with its exhibits focused on black and Asian artists. Some are now opening up to limited numbers of people and allowing children to enter either for free or for a voluntary donation. Please check the websites ahead of time to book slots and follow the COVID protocol for visits.