PS153 Parents Association

SLT Meeting
2024-10-10 03:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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, 2024-04-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-14 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, 2024-04-04 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 | 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 | 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
