Category: Program

  • 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


  • 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.