PS20 + PTA Weekly Overview - Week of Feb 2, 2025
Wed, Feb 5 1:41pm

Dear PS20 Community,

Thanks to all who were able to participate in our Sees YUMraiser and also the Chuck E Cheese Family Night fundraiser.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 THIS WEEK

  • Grades 4 + 5 Science Fair "Deciding on a Question for Investigation" sheets due to Ms D'Amato (optional for Grade 3 and lower grades) ➡️ www.ps20.org/sciencefair 
  • Mon Feb 3: NYS Testing - Family Workshop for Grades 3-5
  • Wed Feb 5 + Thu Feb 6: Stomping Ground Picture Days
  • Fri Feb 7: February Movie Night  ➡️  RSVP + suggested donation welcome

COMING UP

  • Thu Feb 13: February School & Families Meeting
  • NOT HAPPENING - Fri Feb 14: Families as Learning Partners
  • Sun Feb 16: FUNdraising game - Harlem Globetrotters  ➡️ https://www.ps20.org/bksports

SAVE THE DATES

  • Feb 17-21: No school for Midwinter Recess
  • Thu Feb 27: Annual Brotherhood Celebration Family Potluck
  • Thu Feb 27: International & Multicultural Families present Lunar New Year Celebration (to be confirmed)
  • Fri Feb 28: FUNdraising game - Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trailblazers  ➡️ www.ps20.org/bksports 

PTA COMMITTEE UPDATES/REMINDERS

  • Come by the Community Closet for coats, boots & shoes every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after drop-off from 8:30am-9:30am in Room 126.  Also newly restocked: lice combs + shampoo kits! (as always, all items are free).  

  • Library Committee will be hosting a Read-a-Thon from March 14 - 21 . Join the committee if you're interested in participating in this initiative or others! ➡️ www.ps20.org/readathon 

  • STEAM Committee is excited to announce the re-opening of the Utopia Lab in the Spring! Join the committee if you're interested in helping with activating this maker space with programming & activities for our students. 

ONGOING

  • Seeking auction items for our annual Spring Fundraiser ➡️ https://ps20.org/gala. The fundraising committee is also looking for help with DJ's, entertainment, decor, food, etc. Please reach out to fund@ps20.org if you have any services, leads or ideas to offer!

  • Let's talk about Lice! Please be sure to make regular checks of your students hair for lice and the Community Closet is newly restocked with lice combs + shampoo kits! ➡️ https://ps20.org/news/liceisnotnice

  • Lost & Found is at capacity! Please check the racks and bins located between the Gym & the Cafeteria for jackets, hats, gloves, water bottles and more. 

  • Fill out the Afterschool Survey: We want to hear from you! What programs would you like to see offered after school?  ➡️ https://forms.gle/VP8aqsgnYCmn24jN7

  • Grade 5 families, please continue to work on your yearbook submissions! Submit your contributions by Feb 28 ➡️ https://forms.gle/3dVteFqEsyLbUBJ46 

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