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Dear PS20 Community,
Thanks to all who were able to contribute and participate in one of PS20's flagship events, our Annual Brotherhood Celebration this past Friday!
THIS WEEK
- PS20 Reads! Read-A-Thon continues through March 8 ➡️ It's not too late to set up or reactivate your fundraising & reading log account on https://www.forourschool.org/start?code=918263 | More details on www.ps20.org/readathon
- Mon Mar 2: Orders due for Pi(e) Day Yumraiser with Four & Twenty Blackbirds! Celebrate Pi Day with a circular treat and choose from four of their signature flavors… or enjoy them all! Pick up your pies at school on Friday, March 13 (...the day before official Pi Day which is March 14) ➡️ www.ps20.org/piday
- Tue Mar 3: Summer Rising application opens ➡️ http://schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising
- Thu Mar 5: Early Dismissal for Student-Led Conferences. All students dismissed at 11:40am.
ICYMI - Google Classroom
This weekend, we are requesting that families log into their child's Google Classroom using their New York City Public School (NYCPS) or personal device to confirm they have connectivity as we test our system. For technical, login, or password issues, families can use https://selfservice.schools.nyc/ or for other support, visit https://supporthub.schools.nyc/
ICYMI - Stomping Ground
Stomping Ground handouts were distributed to every classroom with an online access code to view your student's portraits + class photos. Order by Thursday, April 28 to help us meet our fundraising goal! And sign-up for make-ups/retakes/sibling session to be held on Thursday, March 26. More details https://iloveschoolpictures.com/PS20
ICYMI - AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES WITH BROOKLYN MUSIC SCHOOL
PS20 is one of the lucky grantees of the Cultural After-School Adventures Program (CASA) through the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. For many years now, we have enjoyed *free* after school arts programming with Brooklyn Music School for PS20 students in Grades 3-5.
Spring music classes with BMS will commence this year starting February 23, 2026. Classes will be held from 2:40 to 3:30 p.m. every week until approximately June 5 (except for choir). To participate in the woodwind and brass classes, students will need to bring their own mouthpieces.
Contact PS20 music instructor Mr Hampton lhampton2@schools.nyc.gov if you'd like to register your student and for more information.
- Tue Mar 10: Science Fair Project Support & Coaching - Ms Jessica and STEAM Committee seeking parent volunteers to coach & assist students working on their science fair projects after school on March 10 and 17 (approx. 3 - 4pm). ➡️ Sign-up your student for support | Sign-up to volunteer
COMMITTEE UPDATES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- STEAM Committee looking for parent volunteers to join the committee and assist with Science Fair sponsor outreach. Seeking STEAM-related organizations or vendors who would be interested in having a demonstration table at the PS20 Science Fair on March 27 to show off what they do! In the past, we've had medical imaging and robotics demos. ➡️ Interested parents, please join the committee group on Konstella or email steam@ps20.org
- The International & Multicultural Families Committee invites parent volunteers to co-lead our upcoming monthly multicultural celebrations and help keep our IB cultural values—diversity, inclusion, and global understanding—strong and visible, especially in today’s challenging political climate. Ideally, we’re aiming for 3–4 volunteers per event so these celebrations can move forward. ➡️ Email analourdes@ps20.org or complete our form
🎉🧧🎺 Monthly Cultural Celebrations Proposed Dates:
* MAR 26: Eid, Passover, Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Holi
* APR 23: Indigenous Peoples (Global) & Earth Day
* MAY 28: Cinco de Mayo & Latino Celebrations
🙋🏾🙋🏻♀️🙋♂️ How to Help
* Co-lead a celebration connected to your family’s culture or interests
* Help with Ideas, food, activities, storytelling, music, or crafts
* Support planning and day-of coordination - Community Support & Service currently seeking gently used PANTS / BOTTOMS & SHIRTS in sizes 6 - 11 for the Community Closet. All are welcome to 'shop' the Community Closet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Friday mornings after 8:30am.
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Fundraising Committee is gearing up for PS20 PTA’s Spring Gala -- our biggest fundraiser of the year -- seeking amazing items for the live and silent auction at The Love Ball!
* Donate Items: We welcome all donations such as apparel, jewelry, artwork, lessons, dining & entertainment experiences, special services, and vacation home stays!
* Find Sponsors: Do you have connections to local businesses, restaurants, or organizations that might sponsor the event or donate something special? Help us reach out! Sponsorships can be monetary or in-kind donations (e.g., catering, auction items, event services).
Email fund@ps20.org and head to www.ps20.org/gala to submit an item and get more info 💕💕
