PS153 Parents Association

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  • January 2026 Email Newsletter

    January 2026 Email Newsletter

    Hello PS 153 Parents!

    Did December feel like a blur?! Hopefully, that means you were having a good time, and we hope you got in a little rest and relaxation time as well!

    There is a lot coming up for the remainder of this month. Please take a moment to review the updates below. We have some exciting partnerships this year, and we can’t wait to see you at our upcoming meeting and the book fair!

    ¡Hola padres de la PS 153!

    ¿Sintieron que diciembre fue un abrir y cerrar de ojos? ¡Esperamos que eso signifique que la pasaron muy bien y que también pudieron disfrutar de un poco de descanso y relajación!

    Hay mucho por venir en lo que queda de este mes. Por favor, tómense un momento para revisar las actualizaciones a continuación. ¡Tenemos colaboraciones muy emocionantes este año y estamos ansiosos por verlos en nuestra próxima reunión y en la feria del libro!

    📋 Action Required: 2 Important Surveys!

    We have two items where we need your input and help to make our school year a success:

    1. Parent Workshop Survey (Due Thursday, Jan 15th)

    We are excited to partner with the Center for Child & Parent Development (CCPD) to host a series of free parent workshops. Topics range from “Saying No with Confidence” to “Money Smarts” and “Unplugging from Screens.” Please tell us which topics you want most!

    Take the Workshop Survey Here

    2. Multicultural Day Volunteers (Event: May 29th)

    It’s never too early to plan! We are looking for volunteers for our school’s Multicultural Day on Friday, May 29th. Let us know how you can help!

    Sign up for Multicultural Day Here

    📋 Acción requerida: ¡2 encuestas importantes!

    Tenemos dos temas en los que necesitamos su opinión y ayuda para que nuestro año escolar sea un éxito:

    1. Encuesta de talleres para padres (Vence el jueves 15 de enero)

    Estamos muy contentos de asociarnos con el Center for Child & Parent Development (CCPD) para ofrecer una serie de talleres para padres totalmente gratuitos. Los temas van desde “Decir no con confianza” hasta “Finanzas inteligentes” y “Cómo desconectarse de las pantallas”. ¡Dígannos qué temas les interesan más!

    Complete la encuesta de talleres aquí

    2. Voluntarios para el Día Multicultural (Evento: 29 de mayo)

    ¡Nunca es demasiado pronto para planificar! Estamos buscando voluntarios para el Día Multicultural de nuestra escuela el viernes 29 de mayo. ¡Déjenos saber cómo puede ayudar!

    Regístrese para el Día Multicultural aquí

    🗓️ Monthly PA Meeting

    Friday, January 16th | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

    Join us to get a budget update and help us finalize the workshop schedule based on the survey results. Whether you come in person or join from your couch, we want to hear from you!

    View Event Details

    🗓️ Reunión mensual de la PA (Asociación de Padres)

    Viernes, 16 de enero | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

    Únase a nosotros para recibir una actualización sobre el presupuesto y ayudarnos a finalizar el calendario de talleres basado en los resultados de la encuesta. Ya sea que venga en persona o se una desde su sofá, ¡queremos escucharlo!

    Ver detalles del evento

    👕 Uniform Recycling Program

    Collection ends Friday, January 23rd

    Did your kids grow over the break?! Please donate your gently used uniforms. We will sort, wash, and fold them to give out for free during the Book Fair!

    • Drop-off Locations: Bins are located in the 3-K/Pre-K lobby and the Main school entrance.

    More Info on Uniforms

    👕 Programa de reciclaje de uniformes

    La colecta termina el viernes 23 de enero

    ¿Sus hijos crecieron durante las vacaciones? Por favor, donen sus uniformes usados que estén en buen estado. ¡Los clasificaremos, lavaremos y doblaremos para entregarlos gratis durante la Feria del Libro!

    • Lugares de entrega: Los contenedores están ubicados en el vestíbulo de 3-K/Pre-K y en la entrada principal de la escuela.

    Más información sobre los uniformes

    📖 Word Up Community Book Fair

    Wednesday, Jan 28th – Friday, Jan 30th

    We are thrilled to partner with Word Up Community Bookshop, a local bookstore right here in our district. This year’s fair will feature an expanded Spanish-language selection, a raffle, and a special Parent Story Time!

    • Schedule: Open after morning drop-off, during the school day for students, and after school for families.
    • Special Event: Friday, 1/30 is Curl Up with a Good Book Day!

    Volunteers Needed: We need your help to help kids shop!

    Sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair

    Full Book Fair Details

    📖 Feria del Libro Comunitaria “Word Up”

    Miércoles 28 de enero – Viernes 30 de enero

    Estamos encantados de asociarnos con Word Up Community Bookshop, una librería local de nuestro distrito. ¡La feria de este año contará con una selección ampliada de libros en español, una rifa y una hora de cuentos especial para padres!

    • Horario: Abierta después de dejar a los niños en la mañana, durante el día escolar para los estudiantes, y después de la escuela para las familias.
    • Evento especial: El viernes 30 de enero es el ¡Día de acurrucarse con un buen libro!

    Se necesitan voluntarios: ¡Necesitamos su ayuda para asistir a los niños con sus compras!

    Regístrese como voluntario para la Feria del Libro

    Detalles completos de la Feria del Libro

    We hope to see you at the school soon!

    Warmly,

    Your PS153 Parents Association

    ¡Esperamos verlos pronto en la escuela!

    Atentamente,

    Su Asociación de Padres de la PS153

  • 2026 Winter Book Fair Volunteer Sign-up


  • 2026 Parent Workshop Survey

    2026 Parent Workshop Survey

    The PS153 PA is committed to supporting our families by providing high-quality resources and learning opportunities. We are excited to announce a partnership with the Center for Child & Parent Development (CCPD) to host a series of parent workshops.

    These workshops are completely free for all parents in our school community. To ensure we provide the sessions most relevant to your family’s needs, please review the options below and select the topics you are most interested in attending.

    Workshop Options:

    • Strong Start, Smart Habits: A Parent’s Guide to School-Year Success
      Parents discover how to create effective routines, sleep habits, and study spaces that set their child up for success.
    • Improving Your Child’s Study Skills
      Parents learn simple methods to help children stay organized, focused, and motivated at home.
    • Anger Management for Children (and Parents)
      Parents explore healthy ways to model calm and teach emotional control.
    • Saying No with Confidence: Setting Limits Without Guilt
      Parents learn how to set clear boundaries while maintaining connection.
    • Helping Children Develop Self-Reliance
      Step-by-step ways to encourage independence and confidence at every age.
    • Unplug to Reconnect: How to Set Healthy Screen Time Limits at Home
      Parents gain tools to restore balance and strengthen family connection.
    • Money Smarts: Building Confidence and Stability at Home
      Parents learn simple, realistic strategies for budgeting, saving, and long-term planning.

    Select your options below by Thursday January 15th.

    To learn more about the workshops, join the monthly PA meeting on Friday January 16th when the final workshops will be chosen and scheduled.

    Workshop Survey


  • Call for November Volunteers

    Call for November Volunteers

    November is a busy time for the P.S. 153 PA, and we need your help! We have two fantastic community events planned and are looking for volunteers to make them a success.

    • Election Day Bake Sale (Tuesday, 11/4): We’ll be on the sidewalk at P.S. 153 selling baked goods to voters. Last year, we raised over $900, and we’re hoping for another great event!
    • Family Game Night (Monday, 11/10): Join us in the P.S. 153 cafeteria for a night of family fun! We’ll have Uno tournaments, games for preschoolers, and a few rounds of BINGO.

    How You Can Help:

    For both events, we need volunteers for set-up, day-of support, and cleanup. For the bake sale, we are also looking for donations of store-bought or homemade baked goods.

    Can we count on you this November? Please sign up using the form below, and a PA member will reach out to get you plugged in.


  • 5th Grade Pictures

    Dear 5th grade parents,

    Congratulations! You and your child are getting ready for middle school after this year! We hope your journey at PS 153 has been a good one!

    Regarding a student photo, this is a special note to you letting you know that you will have the opportunity to purchase a photo package 2 times this year.

    The first time is now and this will be the only time a class photo will be taken during this school year. If you want to purchase a class photo, please do so now.

    The second time will be later in May so that you receive your package in time for graduation.

    This will be a separate order and the PA is considering using a different photographer or company for this to see what else is offered when it comes to graduation packages for our students.

    See Picture Day Details

  • About Picture Day 2025

    Dear PS 153 Parents,

    Your Parent Association is excited for this year’s School Picture Day as we capture our kids in another year of their elementary school education journey. Here’s what you need to know:

    Date: Thursday, October 16th

    Each class will come to the auditorium at their designated time and photographers will take:

    • A class photo with all students and teacher(s) taking their picture together at the same time! 
    • An individual back-up class photo picture pose
    • An individual student photo pose

    If purchasing using using the envelope order form, please fill it out completely:

    • Choose your package
    • Choose your back ground
    • Fill out:
      • Student’s Name
      • Their Teacher’s Name
      • Their Grade
      • Their Class Number
      • The best phone number to reach
      • Please put exact amount of money in the envelope for your order

    If purchasing online, please send in your envelope and fill out the Order # on your envelope.

    Dress your child how you wish and the photographers will do their best to bring out their best smile for the camera!

    Sibling and Make-Up Picture Day will be the following week~

    Date: Thursday, October 23rd

    You will need a separate envelope for a Sibling Picture package; please bring on this day.

    Regarding the siblings in the photo – as long as one of the children in the photo is a student at PS 153, any of their siblings can be in the photo with them!

    This means that you can bring in any younger or older sibling to the school for them to get their picture taken together.

    As long as a parent is able to bring all outside siblings who do not attend PS 153 to the school for this picture to be taken with their sibling who is a student at PS 153- they can take the picture together and you can purchase a package.

    Once the picture is taken, the PS 153 student will return to class; the parent(s) and sibling(s) will be dismissed from the school.

    Thursday, October 23rd will also be Make-Up Day in case your child missed Picture Day on Thursday, October 16th.

    Please visit the PA website if you have any questions about how to order your package(s), or any other questions you may have.

    Lastly, if you would like to volunteer on picture day to help with student flow, helping them look their best, smiling, please sign up on our volunteer form.

  • June 2025 Book Raffle

    There is a book set for each grade.

    Tickets are $3; can be purchased at morning drop off Monday-Friday at the main entrance.

  • School Uniform Recycling Program

    School Uniform Recycling Program

    Please donate your gently used uniforms in the bins in 3-K/Pre-K & Main school entrance lobbies through Friday, January 23rd.

    We will sort, wash and fold them to give out during the Book Fair, subject to availability.

    Come check for your child’s size(s)!

    For more information on volunteering with the drive or to learn how to receive available uniforms, please contact the PA.

  • PS153 PA Elections 2025-2026

    PS153 PA Elections 2025-2026

    Join the PA Board!

    Positions Available:

    • Parents Association (PA): President, Secretary, and Treasurer
    • School Leadership Team (SLT): 5 Parent Positions
    • Title 1 Parent Advisory Council (PAC): Parent Positions

    Join the April Meeting To Learn More and Sign-up

    • April 25th 5:30pm @ PS153 Book Nook and online on Zoom

    Elections scheduled for May 16th: In-person at 5:30pm at PS153 Book Nook

    Learn more about NYC Parent Associations

  • Nominate a Teacher

    Nominate a Teacher

    The FLAG Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes and celebrates extraordinary public school teachers who inspire learning through creativity, passion, and commitment.

    Six grand-prize winners – one from each of the five NYC boroughs and one 3K-5th grade educator from any borough – will receive a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize, and their schools will receive a $10,000 grant designated for use in an arts-based initiative designed by each winner.

    Nominate a Teacher

    Nominations are due by November 24th.