PS153 Parents Association

Back To the Palace- Student Performances and Art Show
2024-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York, NY, 10033, United States
District 6 Back to… United at the Palace
The sixth annual district wide student arts and STEAM showcase serving as a platform to amplify young people’s voices by displaying the talents of the students in the community.4140 Broadway,
New York, NY, 10033
(between 176 & 177 Street)
Friday May 17, 2024
Show Time: 5PM to 7PM
Doors open at 4:00pm for Art Exhibition, Photos, Giveaways (Limited Supply)

May Parents Meeting (In-Person Only)
2024-05-16 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our PA Election Meeting,
and have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
All Parents and Children are Welcome!
During this meeting, the PA will be holding elections for the upcoming board, SLT, and Title 1 rep. Per the Chancellor’s By-Law A-660, hybrid election meetings are not permitted, and this election meeting will be held in person.
A quorum of 6+ parents is required for the election to take place. Please attend to help the PA achieve quorum!
Thursday May 16th, 2024 at 5:30pm (in person only)

In Person: PS153
Zoom: Not available, in-person election meeting

Agenda Highlights:

Election of PA President, Secretary, Treasurer
Election of SLT Members (7 vacancies)
Election of Title 1 Representative
Scholastic fair recap
Parent workout start
Upcoming events

Supporting Materials:

March Minutes (TBA)
Parent’s Forum Special Meeting Minutes (TBA)
April Minutes (TBA)

RSVP Below:

SLT Meeting
2024-05-16 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-04-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-02-08 15:30 - 16:30 | SLT Zoom
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Sugar Hill Children's Museum Field Trip
2024-05-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, United States
K-2 classes will be visiting the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum for a 1 hour field trip on select Wednesday’s in May.
The museum welcomes PS153 students to explore the museum exhibitions through visual inquiry and participate in hands on art activities inspired by the art on view, in their studio lab.
For more information about the program, please contact the PA. For information about a particular class, please contact the student’s teacher.

Principal Coffee Hour
2024-05-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-04-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-03-07 07:30 - 08:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Get a free cup of coffee and meet with Principal Matos during our PA sponsored Principal Coffee Hour.
Every 1st Thursday of the month, drop by the PS153 Book Nook from 7:30-8:30am for your coffee and a group discussion between Principal Matos and PS153 parents.
Note: This is an informal event where parents can casually arrive late or leave early and have a chance to ask questions, comment on issues, or have a friendly conversion with everyone over a cup of coffee.

Parent Workout Class 5/1
2024-05-01 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
PS153 Parents Association Presents:
Free Parents Workout Classes For All!

All Classes 5:30-6:30pm at PS153
Exercises include: Cardio, Yoga, Stretching, Kickboxing, Strength, Total Body, and more!

May / Mayo

1 – Wednesday / Miércoles
8 – Wednesday / Miércoles
13 – Monday / Lunes
22 – Wednesday / Miércoles
29 – Wednesday / Miércoles

June / Junio

3 – Monday / Lunes
5 – Wednesday / Miércoles
10 – Monday / Lunes
12 – Wednesday / Miércoles

Family Event with the Illustrator of The Sour Grape
2024-04-18 18:00 - 19:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Pete Oswald, the Illustrator of The Sour Grape, for a live virtual event where students learn how to draw a character from the story, and ask questions from the book.
Please note that while Pete will be joining virtually, we will be gathering in person at the Book Nook for the event.
Snacks and craft will be provided.

Story & Craft Time
2024-04-17 14:20 - 17:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Stop by the Book Nook after pick-up for a special afternoon with crafts inspired by the books from the fair. Also join our special story times and book discussion afterwards at: 2:30pm and 3:40pm.
Craft materials will be provided as supplies last.

Virtual Book Fair
2024-04-16 18:00 - 18:45 | PS153 Zoom
Can’t make it in person, but still want to shop the fair?
Families can join a special Zoom virtual book fair and browse the fair virtually with one of our volunteers. Once you’re done, payments can be made via the eWallet and the books given to your children the next day.

Step 1

Set-up your eWallet prior to joining the virtual fair.

eWallet Set-up

Step 2

Join us on Zoom when the event starts.

Zoom Link

April Parents Meeting
2024-04-11 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our April Parents Meeting,
and have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

Thursday April 11th, 2024 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

In Person: PS153
Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrc-qgqD4uE9EGKmlDrF78KgJuN3nq_8nG

Agenda Highlights:

Discussion on upcoming elections and positions
Scholastic Book Fair (4/16 – 4/18)
Updates on recent PA programs
Upcoming programs and events

Supporting Materials:

March Minutes
Parent’s Forum Special Meeting Minutes

Chancellor Town Hall
2024-03-26 18:30 - 19:30 | PS 8M The Luis Belliard School, 465 W 167th St, New York, NY, 10032, United States
The District 6 Community Education Council invites all our Parents and Community partners for a once in a year event:
CEC 6 Town Hall with Chancellor Banks

WHEN: THIS Tuesday – 3/26/24
TIME: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WHERE: PS 8 The Luis Belliard School 465 West 167th Street New York, NY 10032

This is not your average occasion nor meeting! YOUR PTA/PA’s presence and parent community participation are crucial and HIGHLY VALUED as it is a unique opportunity to address issues that affect our children and our school communities!
For District 6 (within Community Board 12) Please see the below proposed cuts affecting our district. The CEC6 is encouraging all parents and community leaders alike to attend and lend their voices to the conversation.

Register on Zoom

The Town Hall will also be live streamed. Please register at the following link: https://learndoe.org/cec
English Conference:

Dial: 929 205 6099
ID/Pin: 161 019 8244

Spanish Conference:

Dial: 646 964 1167
ID/Pin: 160 759 8991

French Conference:

Dial 646 828 7666
PIN: 160 007 2661

Register for ASL Service at https://learndoe.org/cec

Let’s unite as parents and community members to actively engage to create much needed change!
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the PA.

We look forward to your participation!

March Family Game Night
2024-03-22 17:00 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join the PA for a Family Game Night with board games, card games, and bingo! We’ll be at the Cafeteria, and all families are welcome. There will be popcorn snacks and gift card prizes for winners.
Parents are welcome to play and all children much by accompanied by an adult.

Computer Classes for Families
2024-03-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Title 1 funded free computer classes for families to learn and practice basic computer usage.
Open to all adult families of PS153. Childcare will be provided at the school during the class.
Class Sign-up (English)
Class Sign-up (Spanish)
See all Title 1 programs for ESL and Computer classes.

ESL Classes for Families
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 10:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Title 1 funded free ESL classes for families to learn and practice English language skills.
Open to all adult families of PS153. Childcare will be provided at the school during the class.
Class Sign-up (English)
Class Sign-up (Spanish)
See all Title 1 programs for ESL and Computer classes.

March Parents Meeting
2024-03-15 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our March Parents Meeting,
and have a chance to win a $25 gift card!
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

Friday March 15th, 2023 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

In Person: PS153 Book Nook
Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkdOGoqjorHdy7Ko9_-MOOiRQ5MFCBEmzE

Agenda Highlights:

Discussion on upcoming elections and positions
Game night planning
Valentines Day fundraiser sale recap
Parents Forum recap
Upcoming programs and events

Youth and Emotional Wellness
2024-03-09 09:30 - 12:00 | PS 004 Duke Ellington, 500 W 160th St, New York, NY, 10032, United States
Join experts from New York-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving Medical Center to learn how to support you children’s and teens’ emotional health!
Saturday, March 9, 2024
9:30am – Meet & Greet (coffee and bagels)
10am-12pm – Health Talk
Location: PS 4 Duke Ellington
500 West 160 St, New York, NY 10032
Register Online

Parents Forum on BRC Redevelopment Plan
2024-03-06 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
PS153 & PS368 Parents Associations (PA) invites all parents of PS153 and PS368 to a special joint PA meeting

https://youtu.be/fkkLDZxUTlQ

View Event Presentation (PDF)

A Parents Forum on BRC’s Redevelopment Plans
For 1727 Amsterdam Avenue (145th St & Amsterdam Ave).
With representatives from the BRC in attendance.

Join Us:
Wednesday, March 6th 5:30pm – 6:30pm
In-Person at PS153’s Auditorium & Online via Zoom.

Attend to learn more about the redevelopment project, community impact, and how this may affect students and families of PS153 and PS368.
Questions and in-person participation are encouraged.

Valentines Day Sale
2024-02-14 14:00 - 17:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
The PA is having a Valentine’s Day Fundraiser on 2/14/24 for all families. For $3 you can buy a Valentine Special, which includes a card, candy bag, and a carnation flower. Supplies are limited, and pre-orders will start on 2/5/24.

Download Order Form

All proceeds will benefit PS153 PA, and will be used to support this year’s programming for students and parents.

Life Savings Skills Workshop
2024-02-10 09:30 - 12:00 | PS 048 P.O. Michael J. Buczek, 4360 Broadway, New York, NY, 10033, United States
Community Development- Resuscitation Education, AED, and CPR Training (CD-REACT)
Join experts from NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University lrving Medical Center to learn hands-only CPR, AED use, and other lifesaving skills. All participants receive a free CPR Training Kit to practice and teach others.

Register Online

ln Collaboration with:

Community School District 6, Parent Coordinators and PTA Presidents
Office of the Superintendent Rebecca Alicea Family Leadership Coordinator
Chai-Nai Dent Family Support Coordinator
Host: PS 048 Michael J. Buczek Principal Camilo Mejia

For questions:

NewYork-Presbyrterian: community@nyp.org
Columbia University lrving Medical Center ocsp-admin@cumc.columbia.edu or 212-30s-9483

PA Monthly Parents Meeting
2024-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our February Membership Meeting,
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

All attendees will be entered to win gift cards to local businesses!

Friday February 9th 2023 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

In Person: PS153 Book Nook
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/meh-jyni-nuo
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 904-580-9428‬ PIN: ‪455 541 439‬#

Agenda Highlights:

Valentines Day fundraiser sale
Parents forum plans on 1727 Amsterdam Ave development
Programming updates for parents, students, and families
Results from Game Night and Title 1 classes

Documents For Review (PDF):

January Minutes
2024-02-09 Meeting Agenda
