PS20 + PTA Weekly Overview - Week of Mar 30, 2025
Sun, Mar 30 9:59am

Dear PS20 Community, 

Hope all are having a nice long weekend -- reminder there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday March 31, for Eid al-Fitr.

Thanks to those who were able to help & participate in last week's Irish Heritage Celebration hosted by the  International & Multicultural Families PTA Committee. Also to those who bought tickets to the FUNdraising Game with Brooklyn FC. We appreciate our PS20 Community!

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Huge congrats to the Grade 4/5 Debate Team -- three of our Grade 5 students medaled at the recent District 13 Debate Competition held last this past Thursday March 27. Brava to Olivia, Charlotte and Sidney!

📚 Read-a-thon Results + Accolades from Library Committee 
➡️ www.ps20.org/readathon for photos

🧬 Science Fair Results + Accolades from Ms Jessica and STEAM Committee 
➡️ www.ps20.org/sciencefair for photos

THIS WEEK

  • Mon March 31: No school for Eid al-Fitr
  • Fri April 4: Last day to complete the NYC School Survey ➡️ www.nycschoolsurvey.org 
  • Fri April 4: Last day to submit your audition video for PS20 Talent Show "Twenty's Got Talent" ➡️ www.ps20.org/talentshow 
    Also seeking volunteers for set design, video, program / poster design, stage crew, stage managers, ushers, etc ➡️ contact Mr Chung.

COMING UP

  • Thu April 10: PTA International & Multicultural Families hosts Eid Fitr Celebration

SAVE THE DATES

  • April 14 - 18: No school for Spring Recess
  • April 21 - 24: Community Support & Service Committee hosts Spring / Summer Clothing Donation Drive
  • More Fundraising Games ➡️ www.ps20.org/bksports
    • Sat May 3: Brooklyn Cyclones
    • Sun June 1: New York Liberty

PTA COMMITTEE UPDATES/REMINDERS

  • Annual Appeal continues -- the PTA spends around $500 per student for the year, please chip in ➡️ www.ps20.org/donate 

  • 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 (as always, all items are free). Look out for a Spring/Summer Donation Drive coming in April!
  • Get involved with the Love Ball Fundraiser ➡️ https://ps20.org/gala. This year, the fundraiser will be a community dance party inviting all families, children and friends. Join the Love Ball Committee to make our Spring fundraising party and auction the best yet! ➡️  fund@ps20.org 

  • 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. 

  • Do your part for a lice-free school! Please try to regularly and thoroughly check of your students' hair for head lice -- treatments are most effective when done twice within the same week. The Community Closet keeps a stock of free lice combs + shampoo kits. Read up on how to check & treat here ➡️ www.ps20.org/news/liceisnotnice

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