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Dear PS20 Community,
Congrats to the PS20 Debate Team for their participation in last week's District 13-wide debate tournament; as well as the PS20 Visionaries Chess Team who represented at this weekend's NY State Scholastic Tournament in Saratoga Springs.
Don't forget that clocks "Spring" forward today! You should've received this message at 6:00 PM.
Today is the FINAL DAY of PS20 Reads! Read-A-Thon
Be sure to ask for $$ to support the fundraiser via https://www.forourschool.org/start?code=918263 | More details on www.ps20.org/readathon 
- 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
- Wed Mar 11: Plastic-free Lunch Day
- Fri Mar 13: Pi(e) Day Pick-Up
NEXT WEEK
- Thu Mar 19: Early Dismissal for PROSE ➡️ www.ps20.org/prose
- Thu Mar 19: Monthly School & Families Meeting
- Fri Mar 20: NO SCHOOL for Eid al-Fitr
ICYMI - Summer Rising applications
Deadline to apply is March 27 ➡️ http://schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising
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 - 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 💕💕
PS20 Piggy Bank is now up to approx. $71,000 - thank you! 
