PTA Meeting!!!

Hello Parents/Guardians,

     We will be hosting our next PTA Meeting on Monday December 17^th 2012 at 6 pm.  We will be having our “Holiday Show Case” where our students and parents will be performing.  We will also be raffling Toys to our 161 children and other items to parents as well.  The PTA is requesting  all parents and teachers to donate a un-wrap toy/games for boys & girls ages 5 – 13.  We would like to provide toys and gifts to our hardship families, and your contribution will be Appreciated.  Refreshments will be served!

 

      The PTA will be meeting with the Steering Committee on Thursday December 13^th 2012 at 6pm. If you would like to be a part of  any of the steering committees or simple listen what it’s about, you’re welcome to attend.  For those who already filled out a form you’re encouraged to attend.  Light refreshments will be served at this meeting.  It is our wish for all the steering committees to be functioning by the end of this year.

 

See You There!!!

 

                                              

Hello Parents/Guardians,

This is just a friendly reminder.

Our school has been chosen to be a part of NYC DOE Schools Chancellor
Dennis Walcott Parent Academy. We need to have as many parents & staff

members to become actively involved for it to be successful. This event
will take place on:

*Date:Saturday November 10th 2012

*Time:8:30 am Breakfast is served
*Conference will begin at 9:00am - 1:30pm
*Location: Long Island University, Health Science Building

                   1 University Plaza
                   Brooklyn, NY 11201

*Transportation*: Take the #2,3,4,5 to Nevins Street - Take the B,N,Q,R to Dekalb Avenue -            A, C, G to Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street
It's across the street from Juniors Restaurant.

Hope to see you there!

PTA Meeting!!!

Hello Parents,

We will be conducting our next PTA Meeting on Monday November 19th at 6pm in the auditorium.  This day we will be having our general information, student of the month awards, raffling turkeys & gift cards.  we will also be having our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration.  We are asking for everyone to contribute so we have enough for everyone. Letters will be given out along with a slip to be filled out on you choice of food or drinks you will be providing. Please come out & Support!!!

If you have any questions please contact us at: ps161pta@gmail.com

Have a Great Day!!!

Picture Day Re-Scheduled!!!

Hello Parents,

I hope everyone is well & safe considering the hurricane & nor'easter storms we had.  Due to the weather school was cancelled on picture day and we were able to received a new date. 
Scheduled dates of Picture day will be:

Thursday November 29th : Grades K,1,2,3 & 4

Friday November 30th :  Grades 5,7, & 8

Please have your money ready on the day of your child's picture day.  The company accepts checks, money orders & cash. Receipts will be issued upon money received.  Pictures will be due back 4 weeks after picture day, meaning they will not be here before Christmas Holiday. 
All students are required to wear uniforms!!! Please make sure they are fully prepared with attire.  We will inform you when Picture re-take will be as soon as we receive the date.
If you have not received an envelope more is available in the main office.

Thank you for your patience.

Picture Day!!!

Hello Parents,

I hope everyone has received their picture envelopes by now.  If you have not received one please go to the main office, there are forms located there.
 Grades K-4 will be taking pictures on Monday October 29th
 Grades 5,7,8 will be on Tuesday the 30th.
All monies are due on picture day.  Please have your children dressed in their uniform attire.  
Thank you so much for your cooperation.

If you have any questions, please email us at: ps161pta@gmail.com

Upcoming PTA Meeting!!!

Welcome Parents/Guardians to our 2012-2013 PTA year!!!

I hope everyone had a great summer and will continue to have or build on a great year ahead. 
Our first PTA of the year is scheduled for Monday October 15th at 6:00 pm. We will be conducting our election for the SLT;1 parent position available.  Also to fulfill our Parent Advisory Committee Team , the Secretary position is available.  It is important that we fill these positions so we have a well balanced and a effective teams.  More information will be given out at the meeting.  Nominations will be taken from the floor at the meeting.  Please join us on this day.

See you there!!!

Spring Concert!!!

Friday, June 22nd: Spring Concert at P.S. 161 Auditorium
Time: 7:00pm Doors open at 6:30pm
Cost: $5 in advance  $7 at the door

Featuring Performances by...

• African Dance Group
• Dance Fusion
• Dynasty Steppers
• Literacy Theater Group
• P.S. 161 Band
• P.S. 161 Chorus
• Steel Orchestra

Come out and enjoy a fun night with the family!!!