PS153 Parents Association

Principal Coffee Hour
2023-12-07 07:30 - 08:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

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

SLT Meeting
2023-11-09 15:30 - 16:30, 2023-10-12 15:30 - 16:30 | SLT Zoom
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Arte en Familia/Art among Family
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.

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:

CEC6 Calendar Meeting
2023-10-19 18:00 - 21:30 | PS 098 Shorac Kappock, 512 W 212th St, New York, NY, 10034, United States

Expedited Election for Treasurer
2023-09-29 17:30 - 18:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Hi Parents!
It’s time to vote! The PA is holding an Expedited Election for the position of Treasurer

Date: Friday September 29th
Time: 5:30pm
Location: P.S. 153, enter through the main doors.

All parents of children at P.S. 153 are also eligible to run as candidates for the open position.
Parents interested in running as a candidate may announce their candidacy during the election day meeting on September 29. No registration is required ahead of time and the winning candidate will serve a 1-school year term from September – June.
For more details on the PA, candidate eligibility, or voting, please contact the PA.
After the election, the PA will be sharing updates related to planned activities, by-law updates, and opportunities for parent involvement. Please attend to learn more.
Thank you for your support and come vote!
See you there!
The PA Board.

June 2023 | Membership Meeting
2023-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 | NY
PA Meeting 6/26/23 5:30pm

Attendees:

Rafael Landeiro (Secretary)

Yessenia Murillo (Treasurer)

Zulaida Vazquez (School Secretary)

Leslie Wells (Election Chair)

Ana Mora

Keri Landeiro

Courtney Knights

Sarah Heath

Laurence Busching

Agenda:

PA Board Election

SLT Election

Open Forum / Questions

Notes:

PA Board Election

Parents nominating themselves to serve on the PA board:

Yessenia Murillo: Treasurer (incumbent)

Rafael Landeiro: Secretary (incumbent)

Keri Landeiro: President

The 3 nominated parents were approved uncontested and without objection.

SLT Election

Parents nominating themselves to service on the SLT:

Ana Mora (incumbent)

Yessenia Murillo (incumbent)

Also to serve as Title I Parent Advisory Council Chairperson

Courtney Knights

Rafael Landeiro

The 4 nominated parents were approved uncontested and without objection.

Open Forum / Questions

Ana Mora shared her candidacy at the start of the meeting, but had to leave the meeting early due to a family emergency. She was not present for the actual vote, and there was no objection to her candidacy.

Tamica Hutchinson shared interest in running for a PA board position at a prior meeting, but was unable to attend this meeting and share her candidacy. Members agreed to a special election in September to allow Tamica, and other parents, to run for additional positions on the PA board.

Although Keri Landeiro did not run for an SLT position, she will serve on the SLT as a required member, as the elected PA Board President.

March 2023 | Membership Meeting
2023-03-15 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
PA Meeting 3/15/23 6:30pm

Attendees:

Yesenia Palonco (President)

Rafael Landeiro (Secretary)

Tina Matos (Parent Coordinator)

Yessenia Murillo (Treasurer)

Leslie Wells

Sarah Heath

Courtney Knights

Agenda:

Staff Appreciation Lunch Recap

Title 1 Funding

Goals

Movie Night

5th Grade Graduation Party:

Early Education Program

Cap & Gown

Family Photo

Scholastic Book Fair

Notes:

Staff Appreciation Lunch Recap

School staff appreciated all the food contributions and donations provided.

It was a large turnout with staff taking food home at the end.

Thank you to all the parents who helped support.

Title 1 Funding

Funding allowed for computer literacy and conversational English classes.

Childcare will be provided for parents of PS153

Extended family of PS153 parents can attend as well

Goal

PA has a goal to raise $500 in Q2 with the Family Movie Night, Raffles, and other programming

Family Movie Night:

Credit cards will be accepted for admission and concession purchases

Volunteers are needed to help with tickets and concessions

Volunteers should arrive by 4:30pm

Leslie shared interesting in helping with her husband Will

Tickets will be $10 for the whole family

Raffle

The PA to raffle 3 electronics devices

2 laptops and 1 tablet

Promotional flyers advertising the raffle will go out on Kinvo, including photos of the devices.

Cap and Gown

The PA plans to buy instead of renting the outfits

PA considering fundraising raffle for 5th graders to help pay for the costs

Family Photo

2 dates are being considered in Mid-may: 5/13 vs 5/20, on a Saturday at the school

PA selected ABC photo as the vendor

Graduation photos

PA investigating opportunity for graduation photos during the grade ceremony

Can be option for fundraising by charging for photos

POST MEETING NOTES: Plan was not approved due to staffing and security concerns

Scholastic Book Fair

Invited to the school for a fundraiser

Each child to be given an online wallet to buy books

Kids can collect money from multiple sources

Planned towards end of April

Open for all grades

February 2023 | Membership Meeting
2023-02-15 18:30 - 19:30 | NY
Membership Meeting 2/15/23 6:30pm

Attendees:

Yesenia Palonco (President)

Rafael Landeiro (Secretary)

Tina Matos (Parent Coordinator)

Yessenia Murillo (Treasurer)

Sarah Heath

Courtney Knights

Dorotea Victoriano

Franklin Arias-Busching

Julia Padilla

Kev March

Tami Fagan

Jennifer (iphone)

Mariana Martinez

Agenda:

Title 1 Funding

Family Photo

Family Movie Night

Staff Appreciation Lunch

Pizza Party

Notes:

Title 1 Funding decision needed by EOW
3 ideas proposed (votes)

Computer literacy class (4)

Tutor for parent to learn english (1)

Event for parents

Computer literacy wins and will be recommended to principal Matos

Family photo on a Saturday

Proposed: A fundraiser similar to class photos but for families where the PA gets % of profit as a donation.

Rafael to follow up on companies and share recommendations

Family movie night

Movie selected: Wakanda Forever

Date time: March 17th 5pm

A permit will be needed for an after hours event at the school

Ms Matos to help with permit

$10 ticket per family

Concession stand is OK with $1 popcorn and drinks

PA to circulate list of positions for volunteers

Staff appreciation lunch

Friday 2/17

Bring things by 10:30am

First lunch: 10:45am

Sarah got foods from local restaurants and chafing dishes

Parents can drop off items early when bringing kids over

Other parent bringing juice

Rafael bringing cups, plates, utensils

PA ordering additional food

Another parent bringing cake

Courtney can bring dessert

Flyers went out Monday morning, teachers excited

Cannot be home cooked food

Mariana bringing cookies

Pizza party

End of year, after state tests

PA asking for ideas on early education

In person PA meeting

Auditorium is not available

Best to use community room with personal laptop

Decided to keep the meeting on zoom through the spring and reevaluate changes afterwards.

The Zoom ID and invite is the same and does not change every month

After school

School partnered with Boys and Girls club in addition to Harlem Dawling for after school care for K-5

After school registration opens in the end of September

Next steps

Ms Matos to help with getting a movie night permit.

Rafael to share recommendations on family photo vendor

PA to share sign-up list for movie night volunteer shifts
