Dear incoming 5th Grade Families:

We are still looking to fill a few more spots on our 5th Grade Committee:
-Fundraising (3 more spots)
-Professional Photographer for Yearbook Portraits (1 spot)
-Forms Set up (1 spot)

Please sign up below ASAP...the wheels are starting to spin and we'd like to include all interested parties in the planning. It will be fun, we promise! -Holly, Ruby, and Rebecca 


Copying the original message from June 12: 

What's the big deal about 5th Grade at PS 107? 5th Grade at PS 107 is so much fun! Next year, in addition to the 5th Grade Graduation and luncheon, your child will have a chance to participate in the 5th Grade talent show, a special 5th grade field trip, and a secret surprise end of year party (shhh.. don't let them know!). They will also receive a yearbook, a 5th grade t-shirt, and participate in community service activities. 

Why am I being asked to help? Because you will be a 5th grade parent! The 5th Grade Committee is a parent-led team that organizes the bulk of these activities. School administration does not organize these activities. (The exception here is the field trip and talent show, which is organized by the school and collaboration with Ms. Joanna on the t-shirt design) It's a wonderful chance for meaningful involvement in your child's year before sending them off to middle school. 

How are 5th grade activities paid for? Glad you asked! These activities are paid for in the following ways:

• 5th grade dues, paid per student (more information about this forthcoming, after the newly formed Committee meets)
• 5th grade fundraisers (organized by 5th grade parents) 
• PTA funds (already allocated in the current year budget) 

Simply put: Our 5th graders will not enjoy what's in store for them unless we have the volunteers to make it happen. 

You will not be in this alone! We have information and resources available from prior years, so that no one needs to reinvent the wheel. Further, if you want to join another parent to co-lead an initiative, go for it! Remember: More hands make light work. 

PLEASE VOLUNTEER! 

Are you interested in being a part of the 5th Grade Committee? Want more information while we still have the current committee "in house" ? 

Please see sign-up below for the various roles and reach out to Nadia (NBenlarbi2@schools.nyc.gov) with any questions.