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Dear PS20 Community,

Thanks to all who were able to join last week's Spring Planting Day with Green Arts. Huge congratulations to the PS20 Chess Team, the Visionaries -- 24 students traveled to Baltimore this weekend to compete in the National Elementary Championships 2026!

REMINDER: Grade 4 Math Exams are rescheduled for this week on Mon May 4 and Wed May 6 this week. 

ICYMI

• Sun May 3: Chalk the Walk between 4-5pm (or anytime that you can!) to decorate the school sidewalks, yard and entrances with appreciative messages for our teachers.

THIS WEEK

• May 4 - 8: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week!
  
• Mon May 4: Grade 4 Math Exam Day 1
• Tue May 5: Early Dismissal for PROSE ➡️ https://www.ps20.org/prose
• Wed May 6: Extended Deadline to buy Talent Show Playbill Shout-Outs. This year, we’re offering “Shout-Outs” in the PS20 Talent Show Playbill for parents to honor their students, recognize their achievements, or share a special message of encouragement. Parents: Pay via cash 💰 or with volunteer hours 🕒 . Local Businesses welcome to buy an ad, too!  ➡️ www.ps20.org/talentshow 
• Wed May 6: Grade 4 Math Exam Day 2 

NEXT WEEK

• Sun May 10: Special Mothers Day event in Fort Greene Park benefitting PS20 and Clinton Hill / Fort Greene Mutual Aid - more details coming soon!
• Tue May 12: Grade 5 Science Exam
• Thu May 14: Monthly School & Families Meeting with PTA Board Elections
• Fri May 15: School Spirit Day + Families as Learning Partners
• Fri May 15: Join us for Love Ball 2026, our grandest fundraiser of the year. Get your tickets for the ultimate dance party hosted by DJ Miss Minx and a coterie of artists and performers!

FUNDRAISING GAME TIX ON SALE

Brooklyn Cyclones play the Wilmington Blue Rocks on May 31, 2026. Portion of ticket sales goes back to PS20 ➡️ https://www.gofevo.com/event/bc26PS20clintonhill 

Celebrate Ellie's Birthday as the New York Liberty take on the Washington Mystics on June 14, 2026. Portion of ticket sales goes back to PS20 ➡️ nylibertygroups.com/ps20

COMMITTEE UPDATES & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

• 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:
  * 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 
  

• Fundraising Committee is in the final stretch 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 still welcome 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. $130,000 - thank you!