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Dyanthe and Shaquawn's Weekly Letter and TNS Newsletter 3.17.26
Tue, Mar 17 12:47pm

Dear Families,

Each year, the NYC Public Schools ask families to complete a School Survey. The survey gathers important feedback about how well schools support student learning and success, and we use this information to reflect on our work and continue improving.

It is especially important that families complete the survey this year, as the superintendent and the next principal will review the responses to help shape the school’s work and priorities for the coming year.

Families only need to complete one survey.

Please look out for an email from Denise with your access code and a link to complete the survey online. If you have any questions, please contact Denise at denise@tnsny.org.  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!

Summer Rising is a free summer program offered through a partnership between New York City Public Schools and the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). It is available to students who live in New York City and attend NYC public schools in grades K–8.  Families can apply through MySchools until March 27.  The Summer Rising program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, from July 1 to August 14.  More information about programs and how to apply can be found on the MySchools website. 

There is no school this Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Warmly,
Dyanthe and Shaquawn

PTA Announcements

  • Please fill out Dyanthe’s survey about the next TNS Principal. This is one of the best ways to ensure that your voice is heard. Tell Superintendent Chan what you most value about TNS and what you are looking for in the next Principal.

    3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade families, if you would like to opt your child out of state testing, please let Dyanthe know by completing this opt-out form.

  • We are planning our Spring Fling and Auction! Reach out to Malia Baker or Brooke Moreland with suggestions. Join the crew and help out!!! Meetings every Friday after drop off at 8:30AM in the PTA room. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we need people to: donate items to auction, help upload auction items to the auction site, help plan the party, help distribute auction items to the winners and more. You can help in ways big and small but–it takes a village!!

  • Amazing turn out for our 3rd annual TNS Talent Show last Saturday! Thank you to all of the parents whose time and efforts made it possible! And of course, a huge round of applause to our performers–what a fun night it was!! Special shout out to Sarah Halpern and Amanda Fucello for fearlessly leading the charge!

  • We are under halfway to our Family Contribution Fundraising Goal of 35K for this 25-26 school year. Donate on zeffy or purchase a piece of TNS gear for a teacher or staff member. For families who are able, we suggest a $50/month recurring donation. Thank you SO MUCH to those families who are currently contributing!!!

  • You can also use a piece of your child’s artwork and order it printed on a mug, dish towel, magnet, etc via the “Original Works” Fundraiser! Part of the proceeds go to the PTA! Check out the details here and order a gift! Packets will go out this week and will be due back 3/30

  • We are looking for parents to join the PTA Executive Board for the 26-27 School Year! Elections will be held in May. We hope folks will step up to lend their skills, eyes and ears to next year’s board. We already have some eager candidates but need more! TNS depends on funding from the PTA and PTA exec positions are all in service of keeping the PTA solvent–the more folks are active on the exec board, the healthier the PTA is! Positions open for: Co-President (2); Co-Secretary (2); Co-Class Parent Liaison (2); Co-Treasurer (1); VP Fundraising and Community Building (1)

Upcoming Dates

Mar 18th Check out Pa Todos

Mar 20th NO SCHOOL Eid al-Fitr

Mar 24th SLT meeting

Community News

~The Honeysuckle Society’s Summer Program, Honeysuckle Scouts is now open for registration! 10% off if you register for both weeks. https://www.thehoneysucklesociety.com/home-1

~New Honeysuckle Parent-Child Knitting Class in Brooklyn this Spring. Beginner-friendly, experienced knitters welcome too. Open to all TNS families! We are making a scarf. Cost is $45/class. You purchase supplies. Dates 3/22, 4/19, 5/17, 11:30-1pm. Register here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DauUdMUZgaXk0rfYd6bu5nqYtqLLdePx_2SIgmoPsEQ/viewform

~March 18th at the Earth School: a conversation about raising kids in an uncertain world. 9:15 AM at the Earth School 

~This summer, Soccer Stars and Amazing Athletes are bringing an unforgettable experience to children aged 3-12. Whether it’s through dynamic sports sessions, creative STEAM activities such as science, music, and art, or advanced soccer training, these camps provide the perfect balance of fun, skill development, and friendship! Exclusive Early Bird Offer: Use Promo Code TNSSUM26 for $100 off!

Amazing Athletes Sports & STEAM Camp at StuyTown

Address: 6 Stuyvesant Oval, New York, NY 10009

Camp Dates: June 22nd - September 4th

Camp Schedule: Half Day 8:30 - 1 PM, Full Day 8:30 AM - 4 PM, Aftercare 4 - 6 PM

To view and enroll in camp at StuyTown, https://registration.amazingathletes.com/events/spotlight/stuyvesant-town-summer-camps-2026

For any questions, please contact us via info@soccerstars.com or by dialing (212) 877-7171. We hope you can join us for a summer full of fun and learning!

~Looking for an art program in a creative, inspiring, and safe space for your child after school? Join Playlab Art in collaboration with The Clemente, where imagination comes to life! ✨ Tuition: $60 per session Includes school pickup at 2:45 pm and all art materials — just bring your creativity! 🕑 Program Hours: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Need more time? Extended pickup is available until 5:30 PM for just $10 extra. 📍 Located at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center 107 Suffolk St, 3rd Floor New York, NY Spots are limited — come create, explore, and grow with us at Playlab Art! 🎨

~Art Classes for Women Wednesdays from 6 - 8 pm ✨ Tuition: Sliding scale. $60 suggested per session. Partial financial aid available Materials included. Ceramics, acrylic and watercolor painting, live model drawing, textile art, and more You can bring non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and music suggestions.

~Want to stay connected to the community? Consider filling out the Community Database form, and updating it every year. This way, when you need a service, are curious about how to support a fellow parent or want to stay more connected to other families, you can look with the TNS community first. Also, after you attend a PTA meeting, fill out the attendance column so we can keep track of how participation fluctuates during the year.

~If you have community news you’d like shared in the newsletter, email elena.matt@gmail.com or ptapresident@tnsny.org
Simple Ways to support TNS

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    Supply the Little Free Food Pantry with dry and/or canned goods. Watch the video to see how it works. You can supply the cabinet yourself, drop it off or have donations delivered to the school.

    Shop the TNS selection at Bookshop.org! Check out great deals from Bookshop at this link and the PTA receives 10% of the purchase price. You can also get a gift card at this link.