PS153 Parents Association

ESL Classes for Families
2024-03-09 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-02-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-02-03 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Principal Coffee Hour
2024-03-07 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-02-01 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-01-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2023-12-07 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.

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.

Computer Classes for Families
2024-02-10 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-02-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2024-01-27 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.

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

SLT Meeting
2024-02-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-01-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-12-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-11-09 15:30 - 16:30 | SLT Zoom
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Game Night
2024-02-02 17:00 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join the PA for a Game Night with board games, card games, and bingo! We’ll be at the Book Nook, and all families are welcome. There will be popcorn snacks and gift card prizes for winners.

ESL Classes for Families
2024-01-27 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

PA Monthly January Parents Meeting
2024-01-19 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our January Membership Meeting,
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

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

Friday January 19th 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:

Update on Picture Day
Update on PS368 Middle School
Discussion about PA programming for 2024
Grant received from New York Presbyterian Hospital

Documents For Review (PDF):

PA Budget – 2023-2024 (Proposed 1-19-24)
2022-12-15 Meeting Minutes
2024-01-19 Meeting Agenda

Arte en Familia/Art among Family
2023-12-16 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-11-04 10:30 - 12:00 | Cullman Education Center MoMA, 4 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Mire, escuche y comparta ideas mientras explora el arte moderno y contemporáneo en un programa bilingüe para familias que hablan español. Este mes el thema es ¿Cuál es la historia? Para familias con niños de 7-10 años. Se proporcionan tarjetas de metro y refrigerios. Registrese aqui.
Look, listen, and share ideas while you explore modern and contemporary art in a bilingual program for Spanish-speaking families. This month’s theme is What’s the Story? For families with kids ages 7-10. Metrocards and snacks provided. Register here.

PA Monthly Parents Meeting
2023-12-15 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our December Membership Meeting,
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

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

Friday December 15th 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:

Title 1 programming proposals and vote
Update on Picture Day
Notes following the Joint Commission call from 12/6/23
Discussion about PA programming for 2024

Lilian Brown Senior and Community Dinner & Concert
2023-12-09 15:00 - 19:00 | PS/IS 210 Twenty-First Century Academy For Community Leadership, 501 West 152nd Street, New York, NY, 10031, United States
The 30th Precinct Community Council and the 30th Precinct in collaboration with New York African Chorus Ensemble, Inc. present:
Lilian Brown Senior and Community Dinner & Concert
“Pooling our resources together to better serve our community”
Admission: Free
Live music, dinner, speech by NYPD, and elected officials
Register online for for free tickets

Joint Public Hearing
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Teleconference
The Proposed Grade Expansion of The William Lynch School (06M368) from a K-5 School to a K-8 School in Building M153 Beginning in the 2024-2025 School Year
See notice pdf
A Joint Public Hearing will be held to provide the public with an opportunity to learn more about the above-referenced proposal and to present comments or concerns on the proposal. The date, time, and location of the hearing are as follows:

Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Time: 6 p.m.
Where: Teleconference, https://learndoe.org/districtplanning/.

This Joint Public Hearing will be an opportunity to learn more about potential changes to building M153
and share feedback.
The NYCDOE is proposing to expand the grades served by The William Lynch School (06M368), referred to as Bill Lynch, from a K-5 school to a K-8 school beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. Bill Lynch is a district elementary school currently serving students in grades K-5 as well as in 3-K and pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) programs in building M153. M153 is located at 1750 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10031 in Community School District 6, referred to as District 6. Bill Lynch is currently co-located with P.S. 153 Adam Clayton Powell (06M153), referred to as P.S. 153, a district elementary school serving students in grades K-5 as well as in 3-K and pre-K programs. M153 also houses the Community Based Organizations (CBOs) Boys and Girls Club of Harlem, Harlem Dowling, and The Harlem Hellfighters.
If this proposal is approved by the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), Bill Lynch will expand to serve
grades K-8 as well as 3-K and pre-K programs. Bill Lynch will add sixth grade in 2024-2025 and will
continue to phase in one grade per year until it serves grades K-8 in the 2026-2027 school year and
reaches full enrollment scale in the 2027-2028 school year.
For further information about this proposal, please see the Amended EIS, which is available in the main
offices of Bill Lynch and P.S. 153 as well as on the PEP website at: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-
us/leadership/panel-for-education-policy/2023-2024-pages/december-20-2023-school-utilization-
proposals.
You can sign up to speak at the Joint Public Hearing starting at 5:30 p.m. Speaker sign-up will close 15 minutes after the hearing begins.
Access the teleconference Joint Public Hearing online here: https://learndoe.org/districtplanning/.
Before the hearing, you may visit the following website to confirm you are able to join the teleconference on your equipment: https://learndoe.org/districtplanning/tech-check/.
If you are unable to attend the Joint Public Hearing through the above link, you may call in directly:

To participate in English, dial 646-828-7666 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 160-636-7894#.

This Joint Public Hearing will also offer live interpretation in Spanish:

To participate in Spanish, dial 646-964-1167 (Toll Free) and enter Meeting ID: 160-976-6510#.

This proposal must be voted on and approved by the PEP prior to implementation. In addition to the Joint Public Hearing, you may also share comments about the proposal by leaving a voicemail at 212-374-3466 or emailing D06proposals@schools.nyc.gov.
All comments received at least 24 hours in advance of the PEP meeting at which this proposal is subject
to a vote will be included in the Public Comment Analysis, which will be made available on the NYCDOE website after 6 p.m. the day before the PEP vote. The PEP is expected to vote on this proposal on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 6 p.m. at M.S. 131, located at 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002. For further information about how to access this meeting, visit the PEP website at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/leadership/panel-for-education-policy.
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Family Art Talk and Workshop with Nico Williams
2023-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Cullman Education Center MoMA, 4 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Find out how artist Nico Williams got into beading and hear about his stunning beaded sculptures. Then learn introduction techniques to peyote beading by following a simple bullseye pattern to make a sparkling beaded triangle. This program is organized in collaboration with the American Indian Community House.
For kids ages 8+ and their adult companions. Online registration opens Monday, October 30, at 10:00 a.m
Nico Williams has a multidisciplinary, often collaborative practice that is centered around sculptural beadwork. His sculptures are sometimes highly patterned abstract geometric forms, sometimes sparkling representations of familiar objects, and always hand-woven from hundreds of glass beads. Williams is a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation (Anishinaabe) and lives and works in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal, Canada.
Register Online

Family Gallery Talks (ages 4–10)
2023-11-19 11:45 - 23:45 | Cullman Education Center MoMA, 4 W 54th St, New York, NY, 10019, United States
Discover art together through engaging discussions and activities. This month the theme is What’s the Story? Online registration opens Monday, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required; space is limited.
Register Online

PA Monthly Parents Meeting
2023-11-17 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our November Parents Meeting,
with special guest: 30th Precinct Community Council
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

Join for a change to win 1 of 2 Dunkin Donuts gift cards! All parents who attend the meeting are eligible to win.

Friday November 17th 2023 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

In Person: PS153
Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/qub-hxiz-ozn
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-536-0683‬ PIN: ‪657 027 731‬#

Agenda Highlights:

Hear from the Community Council and learn how to get involved in issues affecting our neighborhood.
Updates about PS368 Middle School plans
PA schedule of activities and programming
Budget updates
Volunteer opportunities for parents

Documents For Review (PDF):

October Parents Meeting Minutes
Proposed Amended Budget

October 2023 Membership Meeting
2023-10-27 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join Our October Membership Meeting,
with special guest: Superintendent Manuel Ramirez
All Parents and Children are Welcome!

Friday October 27th 2023 at 5:30pm (hybrid)

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

Agenda Highlights:

Hear from the Superintendent on plans for a PS368 Middle School
Parent survey and Q&A on the new Middle School and possible impacts on PS153
By-Laws & Budget vote
Volunteer opportunities for Picture Day and other PA programs

Documents For Review (PDF):

September Expedited Election Minutes:2023-09-29-Meeting-Agenda-Minutes
Proposed Budget: Proposed Budget – Proposed Budget 2023-24
Proposed By-Laws: By-Laws Proposal

RSVP Below:
