PS153 Parents Association

Diwali, schools closed
2024-11-01 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Halloween R' Us Children's Monster Ball
2024-10-31 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Apollo “Jonelle Procope Theater”, Renaissance Hotel | 233 West 125th St 3rd Fl, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Treat or Treat

Haunted Mansion Disney Movie Screen
Best Costume Contest
Goodie Bag
‘Twas More Than Just A Little Halloween Book Giveaway
Refreshments
Games & More

Trick or Treat at the Garden Gate
2024-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Edgecomb Avenue Garden Park Sanctuary, 339 Edgecombe Ave, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Ghouls, goblins and witches on brooms can come by the garden gate for a Halloween Trick or Treat! (Super Heroes and others are invited also!

Halloween Bash: A Spooky Community Event
2024-10-31 14:00 - 18:30 | Frank White Memorial Garden, 506 W. 143rd St., New York, NY, 10031, United States
Join the Frank White Memorial Garden group on Thursday, October 31st for a spooky community Halloween event! This will be a family fun day filled with activities. Garden members will be handing out candy while supplies last.

Storybook Character Day
2024-10-31 08:00 - 14:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Happy Autumn Festival
2024-10-30 14:30 - 15:15 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
HAPPY AUTUMN

JOIN US FOR SOME FALL FESTIVE TREATS.
WHERE: PS 153 SCHOOL YARD
WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024
TIME: 2:30-3:15

YOU MUST ENTER & EXIT THROUGH THE SCHOOL YARD ON 147TH

Attendance Assembly
2024-10-30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Fall Family Day
2024-10-26 12:00 - 17:00 | Montifiori Square Park, 137th Street & Broadway, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Arts and crafts, puppet making, pumpkin decorating, dancing, Halloween crafts, storytelling, live music, and special guests. Fun for ALL AGES!
Featuring:

Sophie L. Coffee & Friends
Will & Ms Biddy
Joaquin Pozo La clave suena Jazz

My Pets Halloween Costume Showcase
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Bandshell – Jackie Robinson Recreation Center, Jackie Robinson Park, New York, NY, 10031, United States
Join us in celebrating Halloween in style with your beloved friend on all fours. We will have prizes for best costume and giveaways while supplies last. Join our Pet Photo Booth with decorative background to make memories that will last a lifetime. There will also be a Popcorn Machine ? and Jumbo Game activities for your Pets and children. (All pets must be on Leesh to participate no exceptions)

Monthly Meeting
2024-10-18 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our October Parents Meeting!
All Parents and Children are Welcome!
Friday, October 18th, 2024 at 5:30pm

In Person: PS153 Book Nook (Room 126)
Online: Join on Zoom

Agenda Highlights:

New board member vote
Picture day recap
Planning future events & fundraisers
Upcoming events

Ivalas Quartet: Fate and Longing
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, 898 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY, 10031, United States
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Fate and Yearning
Shortly before the end of his extraordinarily productive life, Ludwig van Beethoven wrote a question on the score of the final movement of his last completed major work: “Muss es sein?” or “Must it be?” Later, on another page in the same movement, he answered his own question with “Es muss sein!” — “It must be!” What did Beethoven mean with this enigmatic question and its answer?
Brooklyn-based composer Alvin Singleton’s quartets are known for their curious, often provocative titles, like Secret Desire to be Black, and Hallelujah Anyhow. Singleton’s 3rd string quartet, Somehow We Can, was written shortly after the death of Marian Anderson, a champion and icon for black musicians in classical music. Dedicated to her, the quartet musically evokes the kind of speculation Beethoven sparked with his question. Often sparse and filled with speech-like interjections and figures, Singleton’s quartet offers the listener a complex and compelling experience. While Singleton does not explicitly offer a written question like Beethoven, after hearing the quartet (Somehow We Can) and its conclusion, one may pose the question “Can we?”
Shortly after Beethoven’s death, his budding young contemporary, Felix Mendelssohn, posed his own question in a similar manner with “Ist es wahr?” or “Is it true?” also written on a musical score. Was Mendelssohn making a connection with Beethoven’s final quartet and its similar musical question? As with Beethoven’s musical query, Mendelsohn responds with a three-note answer at least twice: in the main theme of the first movement and again at the very end of the quartet. Taking into consideration Mendelssohn’s admiration for Beethoven, the connection seems undeniable.

About the Artists

The Ivalas Quartet has been changing the face of classical music since its inception in 2017. Composed of violinists Reuben Kebede and Tiani Butts, violist Marcus Stevenson and cellist Pedro Sanchez, Ivalas seeks to enhance the classical music world by consistently spotlighting past and present BIPOC composers.
Recently, The Ivalas Quartet served as the Graduate Resident String Quartet at The Juilliard School, where they studied with the Juilliard String Quartet. They were previously in residence at the University of Colorado-Boulder under the mentorship of the Takács Quartet.
Performing on concert series all throughout the USA, the quartet has been presented by the Austin Chamber Music Center, Newport Classical, Schneider Concerts, Community Concerts at Second in Baltimore, Friends of Chamber Music Denver and CU Presents where they collaborated with the Takács Quartet in 2020 and 2022. In May of 2023, they presented their first full program at Carnegie Hall, titled First Light. In 2022, Ivalas won the grand prize at the Coltman Chamber Music Competition, as well as first prize at the 2019 WDAV Young Chamber Musicians Competition.
In 2021, they created the first recording of Carlos Simon’s Warmth From Other Suns for string quartet under Lara Downes’ digital label Rising Sun Music.
The members of the Ivalas Quartet have a shared dedication to their roles as educators. The quartet has nurtured students from the early stages of their musical journey to the collegiate level, with coaching experience including residencies at the University of Northern Iowa, the University of Central Arkansas, Madeline Island Chamber Music, and the MacPhail Center for Music. In New York City, they have coached student groups at The Juilliard School in both preparatory and undergraduate divisions. The quartet is also greatly enjoying working with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on their Chamber Music Beginnings program.

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Sibling + Make-up Picture Day
2024-10-16 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Order your photo packages online and pre-pay with a credit card

Order Photo Packages

Class Picture Only
includes 1 photo

$15
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 Sheet Package
includes 10 photos

$20
per child

No class picture included

2 - 4x5

8 - Wallet size

Regular Package
includes 17 photos

$35
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 - Mirror image (8x10)

1 - 8x10

2 - 4x5

8 - Wallet size

4 Greeting cards

Quantity Package
includes 31 photos

$50
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 - Mirror image (8x10)

1 - 8x10

4 -4x5

8 -2x3

16 - Wallet size

How To Order Online

Visit: http://order.realphotosnyc.com and enter our school code: 153M.
Enter your contact information.
Enter your child’s information.
Select your package or packages, and backgrounds if needed.
Continue to payment.
Fill out the envelope with your package and background selections and write ‘PAID ONLINE’ on the envelope.
Return the completed envelope to the school before/on October 16th.

SLT Meeting
2024-10-10 03:30 - 16:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
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Picture Day
2024-10-09 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Order your photo packages online and pre-pay with a credit card

Order Photo Packages

Class Picture Only
includes 1 photo

$15
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 Sheet Package
includes 10 photos

$20
per child

No class picture included

2 - 4x5

8 - Wallet size

Regular Package
includes 17 photos

$35
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 - Mirror image (8x10)

1 - 8x10

2 - 4x5

8 - Wallet size

4 Greeting cards

Quantity Package
includes 31 photos

$50
per child

1 - Class picture (8x10)

1 - Mirror image (8x10)

1 - 8x10

4 -4x5

8 -2x3

16 - Wallet size

Order Photo Packages

How To Order Online

Visit: http://order.realphotosnyc.com and enter our school code: 153M.
Enter your contact information.
Enter your child’s information.
Select your package or packages, and backgrounds if needed.
Continue to payment.
Fill out the envelope with your package and background selections and write ‘PAID ONLINE’ on the envelope.
Return the completed envelope to the school before/on October 9th.

Sibling Day | Wednesday October 16th

Sibling photos and make-up photos will be taken on October 16th.
Sibling photo packages must be purchased separately.

Sibling Day Details

Picture Ordering Details

All students will have their pictures taken on Picture Day, Wednesday, October 9th. If a student is absent on this day, they can still get their picture taken the following week on Wednesday, October 16th.
Siblings will take their picture together on Sibling Day, Wednesday, October 16th too.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: I have one student in the school, how do I order pictures for them?
A: Fill out the Picture Day order envelope, with the package of your choice. Payment can be made either online or with cash on Picture Day itself. Their picture will be taken Wednesday, October 9th. If they are absent on that day, they can have their picture taken on Wednesday, October 16th.

Q: I have multiple students in the school (siblings), how do I order a Sibling Package?
A: Fill out the Sibling order envelope (the date shows: Wednesday, October 16th), with each student’s name and the package of your choice. Payment can be made either online or with cash on Sibling Picture Day itself. Their picture will be taken on Wednesday, October 16th. Please do not miss this date.
Please Note: the Sibling package will not include each student’s class photo

Q: I have multiple students in the school (siblings). I ordered a Sibling Package for them, but I also want to get each of their class photo. What do I do?
A: You will need to fill out 2+ envelopes~
1 Picture Day order envelope and mark Class Picture only ($15) for each student.
and
A Sibling order envelope with the order you want

Q: I have multiple students in the school (siblings). I ordered a Sibling Package for them, but I also want to get each of their individual photos. What do I do?
A: You will need to fill out 2+ envelopes~
1 Picture Day order envelope and mark a 1-Sheet option ($20) for each student.
and
A Sibling order envelope with the order you want

Q: I have multiple students in the school (siblings); I ordered a Sibling Package for them, but I also want to get each of their individual photos and their class photos. What do I do?
A: You will need to fill out 2+ envelopes~
1 Picture Day order envelope and mark Regular ($35) or Quantity ($50) for each student.
and
A Sibling order envelope with the order you want

Monthly Meeting
2024-09-20 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our September Parents Meeting!
All Parents and Children are Welcome!
Friday, September 20th, 2024 at 5:30pm

In Person: PS153 Book Nook (Room 126)
Online: Join on Zoom

Agenda Highlights:

Meet the PA and new Treasurer
Upcoming events
Budget review and vote
Family Bingo Game!

Parent Night
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Meet the PA during the PS153 Parent Night. The PA will be hosting an info session at the Community Room 126 for all parents to learn more about PA activities and how to get involved.
Gently used and donated uniforms will also be distributed during the session.

Last day of school for students
2024-06-26 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

PA Monthly Parents Meeting
2024-06-13 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our June Parents Meeting,
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

Thursday June 13th, 2024 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

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

Agenda Highlights:

Discussion on uniform collections
Updates on recent PA programs
Upcoming programs and events

SLT Meeting
2024-06-13 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-05-16 15:30 - 16:30 | SLT Zoom
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Sugar Hill Children's Museum Field Trip
2024-05-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-05-22 09:30 - 12:00, 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.

Back To the Palace- Student Performances and Art Show
2024-05-17 16:00 - 19:00 | 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:

Principal Coffee Hour
2024-05-02 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.
