Welcome back to our weekly newsletter!
This newsletter contains information from our school and our PTA that we share weekly. Of course, there may be individual items and notices we need to send out at other times during the week, but most of our communications will be in one place at one time. If you miss it, or need to refer back to it, please click the News link on our website.
Important Dates
August 27 - Citywide Virtual Family & Student Info Session, 6:30pm (link below)
September 1 - PTA Meeting with elections, 6:30PM (more information below)
September 10 - Tentative First Day of School
RECENT COMMUNICATIONS
From Principal Foreman and NYC DOE
Latest Message from Mr. Foreman
FAQ from 8/18 Community Meeting
Latest Message from the Chancellor
City Wide Information Session
Regístrese ahora para una sesión de información para familias y estudiantes
Register Here: Family and Student Information Session
From the DOE: Learning Bridges Survey
Please complete this survey to express interest in the Learning Bridges program, which will provide child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade this fall for days when they are not in school buildings.
As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and sites will operate on a blended learning model. This will include some in-person services for a portion of the week and reduced class sizes in accordance with social distancing guidance.
The information collected in this survey will be used to guide the City's planning for the Learning Bridges program. Families can expect more information about a potential placement in the coming weeks. Please note: programs will become available on a rolling basis through the start of school.
School-Wide Reminders
Don't Forget to Tell Us your Plans/ Cuéntanos tus planes: Superintendent Skop has asked that we remind families that if you did not answer the survey requesting 100% remote learning for your child(ren), they will be considered as a blended instruction student. If you want remote learning, you must notify our principal, Mr Foreman as soon as possible. Families will have the opportunity to choose remote learning at any time during the school year, but you must notify us to make that happen.
Envíe un correo electrónico al Sr. Foreman si opta por el aprendizaje solo remoto.
Confirm Your Email Address/Confirme su dirección de correo electrónico: Each summer we send out letters to your child(ren) from their teachers. We need to confirm your email address so that each child is connected to the right parent/guardian email address. Even if your email address hasn't changed, please complete this form as soon as possible. If you have questions, please email me at dwattenbarger@ps154.org.
Todos los veranos enviamos cartas de sus maestros a sus hijos. Necesitamos confirmar la dirección de correo electrónico de los padres para que cada niño esté conectado a la dirección de correo electrónico correcta del padre / tutor. Incluso si su dirección de correo electrónico no ha cambiado, complete este formulario lo antes posible. Si tiene preguntas, envíeme un correo electrónico a dwattenbarger@ps154.org
Click the link/Haga clic en el enlace:
PTA Meeting with Elections!
September 1, 6:30PM via Zoom
Our school community will be voting on several things including the PTA Budget for the upcoming school year, PTA Executive Board positions, and SLT Parent Representatives.
PTA General Meeting + Elections
Tuesday, September 1 at 6:30 pm on Zoom
We will be electing our PTA Executive Board and three new parent members to our School Leadership Team (SLT). We need nominees! Please consider volunteering to lead your school community.
The PTA of PS 154 serves an important fundraising, communications, and at times, problem-solving role for our school. It organizes and supports PTA-funded programs that benefit our students, and a number of events throughout the year to raise funds and build community. All PTA positions are open for nominations, you can see the full list here (scroll down to “Leadership”). Position descriptions and commitments are in our bylaws. We have no nominations for the following positions, so please consider nominating yourself for one of the following roles: Chair of Programming, Chair of Fundraising Events, Chair of Community Building Events, and Member at Large Positions (7 positions total, 3 reserved for incoming K parents).
The School Leadership Team of PS 154 consists of the principal, the PTA president, the UFT (teacher’s union) representative, and six elected parent representatives and six teachers elected by their colleagues. We will be electing 3 new parent SLT representatives. Learn about the SLT's role here and here.
What is the commitment for SLT?
terms are for two years (although if you can only stay for one year, that’s OK)
1 x month 90-min SLT Meetings, usually Tuesdays at 4pm
For the 2020-2021 school year, we’ve received assurances that all meetings can take place over Zoom.
Members are also required to join subcommittees, make time for those monthly meetings, and put in additional work on their own time.
RUN FOR OFFICE! LEAD YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
If you are interested in being a leader of the SLT or the PTA, please do the following:
Be prepared to speak briefly (less than 2 minutes) about your interest in being on the school leadership team or PTA Executive Board during the election meeting.
If you’d like (optional!), you may submit a written statement of any length for parents to read before the meeting. You can send your statement to slt_info@ps154.org and it will be distributed to the PS154 community shortly before our elections.
Any questions? Please reach out to the PTA Nominating Committee chairperson and School Leadership Team Co-Chair, parent Zoë Kashner at zkashner@gmail.com or 646-515-2179.
Virtual 5K
Race Back to School
While our plans for heading Back to School look a bit different this year, we are excited to get the children back in the “classroom,” even if virtually. Please join the PTA in our very first virtual 5k fundraiser, A Race Back To School will raise crucial funds for the PTA as well as continue uplifting our already incredible community! Put on your 154 gear and lace up your sneakers for a run, walk, bike, or scoot anytime between now and Sept 8 and you’ll receive a custom PS 154 medal for your success!
*Don’t forget to tag us on Facebook (PTA of PS 154) and Instagram (@ps154brooklyn)!
After School Survey
Help our After School team provide the care your family needs by answering the survey today!
RESOURCES
UPDATED due to technical difficulties last week!
We know the school year will be starting off differently for all of us. Here are some ideas to celebrate the start of your kids’ school year under our changed circumstances.
Set up your home for remote learning.
Please see below for tips and tricks on setting your children up for a successful remote learning experience.
Learn how to support your kids’ emotions about a different kind of back to school.
If your child is struggling, there are many great resources on Child Mind Institute.
