Dia de Muertas
2025-11-02 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Recirculation Books, 876 Riverside Drive, New York, NY, 10032, United States
Join us for our 5th annual Dia de Muertas celebration. This year we will be honoring the women, girls, and gender expansive people who have lost their lives as a result of inhumane immigration detention. As the criminalization of immigrant communities and militarization of enforcement intensifies we want to use a cherished tradition to build a community of care uptown.
📆 November 2nd, 3-6 PM
📍 Recirculation, 876 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10032
UWF is an entirely volunteer-run initiative and we rely on support from our community to continue our programming. We ask that attendees donate $10 or the price of a ticket to help cover the costs of the event. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Donate at our Givebutter page
See you there ❤️‍🔥,
The Undocumented Women’s Fund team

Election Day; students do not attend school
2025-11-04 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

2025 Election Day Bake Sale
2025-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Shop the PA Bake Sale in front of PS153 on Tuesday, November 4th Election Day.
Our parent volunteers will be selling baked goods to help fund our programing for our families and students.
Donations will be accepted, and a photo booth will be set-up for fun voter poses!
Here are some fun photos from the 2024 bake sale:

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-11-06 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools; students in these schools dismissed three hours early

Uno! & Bingo Game Night
2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
We’ll be hosting sessions on how to play UNO! and have an tournament to see who’s the best UNO! players! Winners will receive prizes at the end of the night.
Please note that this is a family event and all children must be accompanied by adults and adults are encouraged to play alongside their children.
For younger children, we’ll have some interactive games for them to play with as well.
At the end of the night, join us for a family BINGO game.
Parents are encouraged to volunteer as chaperones and help provide snacks for the event. Please contact the PA if you’re interested in assisting.
The PA will be providing freshly popped popcorn.

Veterans Day, schools closed
2025-11-11 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

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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November Meeting
2025-11-21 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join online: https://meet.google.com/xzi-kubf-oab
Welcome to PS153 PA Meeting
Minutes Approval
President’s Report

Learn to Swim classes resumed with Riverbank State Park for 4th & 5th grade classes
Fall bookfair moved to January with Word Up bookstore
Title 1 report – Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

$3,267 for this year’s budget

Treasurer’s Report: Current balance: $16,850.97
PA Programs – volunteers needed!

Winter Concession Stand: Wed 12/17 – 8am

Secretary’s Report

Scheduled programming:

Puppet show: March 11
Improv group: May 18
Breakding dance classes: 10 weeks, starting January

www.ps153pa.org updated with school and community events
Dial-A-Teacher homework help: (212) 777-3380
Clases de Inglés para Adultos
Participatory Budget: Submit ideas online
CEC6 Legislative Breakfast: 12/12/25

Next Meeting: 12/19/25 at 5:30pm

Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
2025-11-27 00:00 - 2025-11-28 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Winter Recess, schools closed
2025-12-24 00:00 - 2026-01-02 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Monthly Meeting
2026-01-16 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Join us online: https://meet.google.com/mtr-qszy-zot

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, schools closed
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Spring Semester begins
2026-01-27 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Word Up Community Book Fair 2026
2026-01-28 00:00 - 2026-01-30 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
It’s Book Fair Time!
The PS153 Parents Association (PA) is thrilled to announce our upcoming Book Fair!
This year, we are excited to partner with Word Up Community Bookshop, a local neighborhood bookstore right here in our district. By shopping this fair, you aren’t just finding great new books for your children—you are also supporting a local small business and our school community!
When & Where
Dates: Wednesday, January 28th – Friday, January 30th
Location
PS153 Book Nook
Shopping Schedule

After Drop-off: Parents are welcome to stop by and shop the fair immediately following morning drop-off.
During the School Day: Students will have the opportunity to visit the fair and shop with their class at a scheduled time.
After School: The fair will remain open after school for parents and students to shop together and pick out a new favorite read.
Curl-up With a Good Book Day! Save the date on Friday 1/30 for special events to celebrate our great books!

What’s New This Year?
We are making this fair our most inclusive one yet!

Expanded Spanish Selection: We will have a much larger variety of Spanish-language books available for all reading levels.
Raffle & Story Time: We will be hosting a Book Fair Raffle and a special Parent Story Time! Details on times and prizes are coming soon—stay tuned!

Payment Information
Please note that because we are working with a local vendor this year, there will be no eWallet option.

Accepted Payments: Cash and Credit Cards only.
Sales Tax: Please remember that sales tax will be added to all purchases.
Support Your PA: A portion of all sales goes directly toward supporting the PA budget and our student programming throughout the year.

Please note that the PA is exploring an online payment option – more details to come.
Volunteers Needed!
We need your help to make this event a success! We are looking for parent volunteers to help students navigate the fair during the school day and assist with after-school shopping.
Sign-up online.

Midwinter Recess, schools closed
2026-02-16 00:00 - 2026-02-20 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-03-05 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Afternoon and Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers; students in these schools dismissed three hours early

Eid al-Fitr, schools closed
2026-03-20 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Anger Management for Children (and Parents)
2026-03-27 17:30 - 18:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
The PS 153 PA is proud to host a series of professional workshops designed to support our families. These sessions are provided by the Center for Customized Professional Development (CCPD) and led by expert trainer Lia Sanfilippo.
Anger Management for Children (and Parents)
Explore healthy ways to model calm behavior and teach your children emotional control in stressful moments.
Event Details

Cost: FREE for all PS153 families.
Location: PS153 In-Person.
Purpose: To provide practical tools for parenting and family wellness.

Why Attend?

Expert Guidance: Gain insights from CCPD professional Lia Sanfilippo.
Community: Connect with other PS153 parents facing similar challenges.
Resources: Walk away with actionable strategies you can use at home immediately.

Date & Time
Workshop Title & Description

Friday
March 27th
5:30 PM
Anger Management for Children (and Parents)
Explore healthy ways to model calm behavior and teach your children emotional control in stressful moments.

Saturday
April 18th
8:30 AM / 9:00 AM
Unplug to Reconnect: Healthy Screen Time Limits
Gain tools to restore balance and strengthen family connections in a digital world.
Game On or Game Over?: Video Game Addiction
Understand the science behind gaming and learn to set effective boundaries.

Monday
May 11th
8:30 AM
Meet the Farmer: Farm-to-Table Experience
A family experience learning about local food systems and tasting seasonal produce.
Intuitive Cooking with a Nutritionist & Chef
A hands-on, sensory workshop where parents cook alongside professionals.

Spring Recess schools closed
2026-04-02 00:00 - 2026-04-10 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Test: New York State Grades 3–8 English Language Arts (ELA)
2026-04-14 00:00 - 2026-04-24 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Teacher Appreciation Week
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-08 17:00 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States

Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
2026-05-07 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences for elementary schools and Pre-K Centers

Meet the Farmer: Farm-to-Table Experience
2026-05-11 08:30 - 09:30 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
The PS 153 PA is proud to host a series of professional workshops designed to support our families. These sessions are provided by the Center for Customized Professional Development (CCPD) and led by expert trainer Lia Sanfilippo.
Meet the Farmer: Farm-to-Table Experience

A family experience learning about local food systems and tasting seasonal produce.
Intuitive Cooking with a Nutritionist & Chef
A hands-on, sensory workshop where parents cook alongside professionals.
Explore healthy ways to model calm behavior and teach your children emotional control in stressful moments.

Event Details

Cost: FREE for all PS153 families.
Location: PS153 In-Person.
Purpose: To provide practical tools for parenting and family wellness.

Why Attend?

Expert Guidance: Gain insights from CCPD professional Lia Sanfilippo.
Community: Connect with other PS153 parents facing similar challenges.
Resources: Walk away with actionable strategies you can use at home immediately.

Date & Time
Workshop Title & Description

Friday
March 27th
5:30 PM
Anger Management for Children (and Parents)
Explore healthy ways to model calm behavior and teach your children emotional control in stressful moments.

Saturday
April 18th
8:30 AM / 9:00 AM
Unplug to Reconnect: Healthy Screen Time Limits
Gain tools to restore balance and strengthen family connections in a digital world.
Game On or Game Over?: Video Game Addiction
Understand the science behind gaming and learn to set effective boundaries.

Monday
May 11th
8:30 AM
Meet the Farmer: Farm-to-Table Experience
A family experience learning about local food systems and tasting seasonal produce.
Intuitive Cooking with a Nutritionist & Chef
A hands-on, sensory workshop where parents cook alongside professionals.

Memorial Day, schools closed
2026-05-25 00:00 - 23:59 | PS 153 Adam Clayton Powell School, 1750 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, 1031, United States
