About
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 held on the 3rd Thursdays of each month at 5:30pm.
All parents and caretakers of P.S.153 students are encouraged to join and participate.
How to Prepare
Want to join, but not sure how to participate? Here are some ideas on how to get started:
- Ask your child what they like and don’t about their class and school.
- Ask parents with older children in other grades their thoughts about their child’s education.
- Ask parents from other schools what they like about their child’s school.
- Ask teachers and staff members what they think the school could benefit from.
- Review our calendar and ask questions about upcoming events.
- Review prior minutes and familiarize yourself with recent meeting topics.
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: Stephanie Rivera
Secretary: Rafael Landeiro
Early Education Representative: Vacant
Elementary Education Representative: Vacant
Past Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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)