What is the Parents Association (PA)?
The PA is a Parent’s Association dedicated to supporting the students, parents, and community of P.S.153.
The PA is independent of the school and operates with their own budget, activities, and members. The PA president is also a member of the P.S.153 SLT (School Leadership Team).
All parents and caretakers of P.S.153 students are members of the PA and have an equal voice and participation.
How To Join The PA
All parents and caretakers of children at P.S.153. are automatically a member of the Parent’s Association (PA). You do not need to apply to join in order to participate.
The best way to make your voice heard is to join monthly PA meetings and to run for PA board positions.
Monthly PA Meetings
Most meetings are usually held on the 3rd Fridays of each month at 5:30pm, although may change month to month. View the calendar to see the latest meeting schedule.
All parents and caretakers of P.S.153 students are encouraged to join and participate.
What Is The PA Executive Board?
The PA Executive Board Officers are elected members responsible for the PA budget, events, and activities. All officers are elected to a 1 year term by the PA members. Generally the board is made up of 3 officers: President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
Who is on the PA board?
President: Keri Landeiro
Treasurer: Robert Mcmillan
Co-Secretary: Rafael Landeiro
Co-Secretary: Cara Wolfe
Early Education Representative: Vacant
Elementary Education Representative: Vacant
Bylaws
Community Resources
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School Resources
- P.S.153M – Official school website
- P.S.153M DOE Profile
- P.S.153M Comprehensive Educational Plan – PDF
- Community School District 6
- NYC Public Schools – New York City’s Department of Education
- NYC My Schools – School application website
- Parent Portal – My Student
- Family And Community Empowerment (FACE)
- Parent University – Classes for NYC Families
- Chancellor’s Regulation A-660 – Regulates PA’s and SLT teams (PDF)