Weekly Newsletter

COMING UP

Dec 14 - Movie Night Rescheduled! 6:30 pm showtime
Dec 17 - Tiny Scientist Assembly
Dec 18 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 Volunteers needed - Sign Up
Dec 18 - PTA General Meeting/Coffee with the Principal, 8:30 am
Dec 18 - Dec 21 - New-to-You Book Fair
Dec 24 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 2 - Return to School
Jan 4 - Movie Night

A Note from our Leadership Team on Social Emotional Learning at PS 154:

http://www.ps154.org/from-the-leadership-team/

SHOP FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE & SUPPORT PS 154!

If you buy a Christmas tree, buy it from FOLEY FIRS on 8th St. and 8th Ave. Mention PS 154, and they will donate minimum $10 to our school for every tree sold. Or order from www.foleyfirs.com — you can have the tree delivered for free and never leave your house!

• open 7 days a week from 11/24 to 12/23

• super-fresh trees, cut in southern Quebec just 1 week before Thanksgiving

• 3 varieties of trees + wreaths and stands

• FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP if your tree stand is set up (check with Foley Firs for delivery radius)

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! They just have to mention the school — and don't have to have a child at the school for us to benefit!

TONIGHT! RESCHEDULED MOVIE NIGHT: INCREDIBLES 2

FRI, DEC 14, SCHOOLYARD OPEN AT 6 PM, MOVIE AT 6:30 PM, IN THE MMR

PS 154’s beloved movie series offers a cozy place for children and their adults to watch a movie together, with pizza, hot dogs, and snacks!

$5 per person (over age 3)

$1 concessions Now featuring healthy goodies for all, and treats for adults, too!

NEW-TO-YOU BOOK FAIR

DEC 17-DEC 21

As you know, we’ve been planning for our wonderful New-To-You Book Fair all year, collecting and organizing great condition books ready to be loved a second time.

WE NEED MORE 4th & 5th GRADE READING LEVEL BOOKS!

We have a fantastic selection for all of our students, but we could still use more for our 4th and 5th grade reading levels. If you have any to contribute, please drop them off in the PTA office in the MMR anytime before December 17. Some great times to bring books: at drop-off and pickup, or when you come to Movie Night on Friday, December 14!

The Book Fair will welcome all students to select at least two books for FREE during the week of December 17. (Scheduling to depend on classroom teachers’ schedules.) Every student will get to participate at the same level, without the complication of handling money during the school day.

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE THIS A SUCCESS!

If you can help us by carrying, organizing, displaying, and helping children to choose their books, please sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair:
VOLUNTEER!

COMEDY 154
Featuring Janeane Garofalo & Special Guests!

WED, FEB 13 AT LITTLEFIELD NYC IN BROOKLYN
DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM, SHOW STARTS AT 7:30PM
General Admission: $20
VIP (reserved seating): $35

PRE-SALE FOR PS154 COMMUNITY THROUGH DEC 15TH WITH PROMO CODE: PS154
GET PRE-SALE TIX

Please join us to support, PS154, The Windsor Terrace School, for an evening of laughs with some of the most revered comics in the business. Why not make it an early Valentine’s night out? Or bring a group of friends who love to laugh!

This event is 21 and over
*** Lineup subject to change ***
Seating only available with VIP ticket
*** General Admission and VIP tickets can be purchased at the door pending availability ***

Volunteer for Morning School Yard Duty

You know our kids want to run and jump and play even in the cold. Sign up here:

Morning Volunteer

CEC15 Holiday Toy & Book Drive

Please help CEC15 spread some Holiday Cheer by donating toys and books for students ages 9-12 to the P.S. 676 Holiday Toy Drive.  Donations will be gratefully accepted from now until December 18.

Weekly Newsletter

COMING UP

Dec 8 - Winter Fair, 12-4 pm
Dec 11 - School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting, 4 pm
Dec 12 - PTA Executive Board Mtg, 6:30 pm
Dec 12 - School Tour for Incoming K Families - FULL
Dec 14 - Movie Night Rescheduled! 6:30 pm showtime
Dec 17 - Tiny Scientist Assembly
Dec 18 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 Volunteers needed - Sign Up
Dec 18 - PTA General Meeting/Coffee with the Principal, 8:30 am
Dec 18 - Dec 21 - New-to-You Book Fair
Dec 24 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 2 - Return to School
Jan 4 - Movie Night

WINTER FAIR IS TOMORROW!

SAT, DEC 8, 12-4 PM

A cozy winter festival for the family!

FREE Admission and $1 tickets for Games, Crafts, Food, and Treats

Come enjoy our Student Performances and Brooklyn Game Lab’s BATTLE LAB DUEL

Get your holiday shopping done with our Silent Auction and Teacher experience raffle plus a NEW local holiday market, featuring a Terrace Books pop-up shop.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!

We need a lot of volunteers to make this event come to life. Please consider signing up to volunteer for a portion of the time you’ll be at Winter Fair!
COUNT ME IN TO VOLUNTEER!

LOVE TO COOK? WE NEED FOOD DONATIONS!

Please consider donating a casserole, baked pasta, or other warm entree. Sign up below to let us know what you’ll be bringing! Or, share your love of holiday baking by dropping off a treat — cookies, cupcakes, anything delicious — no need to sign up, just drop off in the cafeteria after 10 am on Sat, Dec 8.
SURE! I’LL COOK SOMETHING!

GET BIDDING ON THE WINTER FAIR AUCTION!

Our legendary Silent Auction will take place during the PS 154 Winter Fair on Sat, Dec 8 and is now live for online bidding!

Please sign up for a FREE Bidpal account today and check out some of our exciting auction items!
START BIDDING HERE!

CHECK OUR OUR HOLIDAY MARKET VENDORS!

While you’re at Winter Fair, don’t forget to check out our inaugural Holiday Market. Thanks to all our wonderful vendors for supporting the school!  Please support our favorite local businesses...
VIEW OUR LIST OF VENDORS HERE

DON'T FORGET TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE TEACHER & STAFF EXPERIENCES RAFFLE!

Teacher Experience Raffle tickets are available online until Dec 6, and on-site Dec 8.

Raffle items include:
A Pizza Eating Challenge vs. Principal Foreman
A Guitar or Bass Lesson with Mr. Buckley
After School Mario Kart with Mr. Gioia
BUY TICKETS HERE

SHOP FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE & SUPPORT PS 154!

If you buy a Christmas tree, buy it from FOLEY FIRS on 8th St. and 8th Ave. Mention PS 154, and they will donate minimum $10 to our school for every tree sold. Or order from www.foleyfirs.com — you can have the tree delivered for free and never leave your house!

• open 7 days a week from 11/24 to 12/23

• super-fresh trees, cut in southern Quebec just 1 week before Thanksgiving

• 3 varieties of trees + wreaths and stands

• FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP if your tree stand is set up (check with Foley Firs for delivery radius)

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! They just have to mention the school — and don't have to have a child at the school for us to benefit!

MINTED

We're thrilled to share that Minted has extended our fundraising efforts through 12/09! Remember to use our promo code FUNDRAISEPS154WTS for 15% off your Minted Holiday cards and gift orders and 15% will be donated back to us! Shop at minted.com

RESCHEDULED MOVIE NIGHT: INCREDIBLES 2

FRI, DEC 14, SCHOOLYARD OPEN AT 6 PM, MOVIE AT 6:30 PM, IN THE MMR

PS 154’s beloved movie series offers a cozy place for children and their adults to watch a movie together, with pizza, hot dogs, and snacks!

$5 per person (over age 3)

$1 concessions Now featuring healthy goodies for all, and treats for adults, too!

Volunteer for Morning School Yard Duty

You know our kids want to run and jump and play even in the cold. Sign up here:

Morning Volunteer

Kindergarten Registration

The application process for Kindergarten is completely on-line starting December 5, 2018 and ending January 14, 2019. Our school does not handle the initial registration. All children born in 2014 who live in New York City are eligible to apply for kindergarten placement in the 2019–20 school year. Families can submit the application via MySchools.nyc, over the phone at 718-935-2009, or in-person at a Family Welcome Center.

Find out more here: Kindergarten Enrollment

CEC15 Holiday Toy & Book Drive

Please help CEC15 spread some Holiday Cheer by donating toys and books for students ages 9-12 to the P.S. 676 Holiday Toy Drive.  Donations will be gratefully accepted from now until December 18.

Weekly Newsletter

COMING UP

Dec 4 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 Volunteers needed (especially starting at 11:30 am) - Sign Up
Dec 4 - Picture Retake Day + 5th Grade Cap & Gown Photos (retakes only for those who missed the first day
Dec 4 - CEC meeting: Choosing ELL Programs at PS 230 425 McDonald Ave, 6:30 pm
Dec 5 AT PS 321: Raising Resilience: The Wisdom and Science of Happy Families and Thriving Children at 6:30pm RSVP info below
Dec 6 - Parenting Book Club, 6:30 pm in the MMR
Dec 7 - Family Friday, 8:35 - 9:15 am (announcements in the MMR at 8:25 am)
Dec 8 - Winter Fair, 12-4 pm
Dec 11 - School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting, 4 pm
Dec 12 - PTA Executive Board Mtg, 6:30 pm
Dec 12 - School Tour for Incoming K Families - FULL
Dec 14 - Movie Night Rescheduled! 6:30 pm showtime
Dec 17 - Tiny Scientist Assembly
Dec 18 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 Volunteers needed - Sign Up
Dec 18 - PTA General Meeting, 8:30am
Dec 18 - Dec 21 - New-to-You Book Fair
Dec 24 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

SHOP FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE & SUPPORT PS 154!

If you buy a Christmas tree, buy it from FOLEY FIRS on 8th St. and 8th Ave. Mention PS 154, and they will donate minimum $10 to our school for every tree sold. Or order from www.foleyfirs.com — you can have the tree delivered for free and never leave your house!

• open 7 days a week from 11/24 to 12/23

• super-fresh trees, cut in southern Quebec just 1 week before Thanksgiving

• 3 varieties of trees + wreaths and stands

• FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP if your tree stand is set up (check with Foley Firs for delivery radius)

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! They just have to mention the school — and don't have to have a child at the school for us to benefit!

MINTED

We're thrilled to share that Minted has extended our fundraising efforts through 12/09! Remember to use our promo code, FUNDRAISEPS154WTS for 15% off your Minted Holiday cards and gift orders and 15% will be donated back to us! Shop at minted.com

PS 154 PARENTING BOOK CLUB

THURS, DEC 6 AT 6:30 PM

*Please* join us for the second club meeting! The book is Playful Parenting: An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence, by Lawrence J. Cohen. We will have 90 minutes to share our thoughts and ideas, and then can continue socializing off site at a TBD location once our time is up.

WINTER FAIR

SAT, DEC 8, 12-4 PM

A cozy winter festival for the family!

FREE Admission and $1 tickets for Games, Crafts, Food, and Treats

Come enjoy our Student Performances and Brooklyn Game Lab’s BATTLE LAB DUEL

Get your holiday shopping done with our Silent Auction and Teacher experience raffle plus a NEW local holiday market, featuring a Terrace Books pop-up shop.

STOMPING GROUND PHOTO WILL BE OFFERING PORTRAITS TO FAMILIES AT PS 154 DURING WINTER FAIR

The $40 session fee goes to the school! *Prints, files, and gifts are additional*

QUESTIONS? Email help@stompinggroundphoto.com

BOOK A SESSION

VOLUNTEER!

Please help us make Winter Fair happen!  We need you to help turn our school into candy land, help our kids with craft projects, and serve our community food.  All volunteers will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card!

SIGN UP

CONSIDER AN AUCTION DONATION

Remember, this auction is one of the biggest ways we raise funds for our school.  If you have something to donate, please email Auction Chair Karen Sarraga at ksarraga@gmail.com!

RESCHEDULED MOVIE NIGHT: INCREDIBLES 2

FRI, DEC 14, SCHOOLYARD OPEN AT 6 PM, MOVIE AT 6:30 PM, IN THE MMR

PS 154’s beloved movie series offers a cozy place for children and their adults to watch a movie together, with pizza, hot dogs, and snacks!

$5 per person (over age 3)

$1 concessions Now featuring healthy goodies for all, and treats for adults, too!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

PS 10 Chess Tournament!

Sunday, Dec 2, 2018
at PS 10, 511 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11215

Do you have children who love to play chess?  Do they want to play in a tournament?

If your child knows how to play and wants to compete, there is a group for them. Kindergarten to 12th grade! The players’ schedule is organized by rating, and if this is the child’s first time, the rating system groups the kids in the beginner group. There is a lot more information on the registration form!

Register here:  https://impactcoachingnetwork.wufoo.com/forms/r1jawfcm01j5vfp/

RAISING RESILIENCE: THE WISDOM AND SCIENCE OF HAPPY FAMILIES AND THRIVING CHILDREN

Wednesday, Dec 5, 6:30 pm
at PS 321, 180 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

A growing body of research supports the idea that practicing generosity, kindness, honesty, determination, and patience leads to resilience and happiness. With his expertise in mindfulness and psychology, Dr. Christopher Willard, PSYD, offers a profound exploration of how to cultivate a mindful family amidst the chaos of our modern world, planting compassionate and wise seeds for our children and our future.

RSVP here ($5 suggested donation)

Open to the public; free childcare for grade-school-age children

Weekly Newsletter

Nov 26-30 - Sustainability Committee Textile Drive
Nov 28 - School Tour for Incoming K Families - FULL
Nov 29 - “The Talk” Sex Ed 2.0, Parent Workshop, 6 pm in the MMR
Dec 4 - Armory Visit, Grades 2-5 VOLUNTEER
Dec 4 - Picture Retake Day + 5th Grade Cap & Gown Photos (retakes only for those who missed the first day)Dec 6 - Parent Book Club, 6:30 pm in the MMR
Dec 7 - Family Friday, 8:35 - 9:15 am (announcements in the MMR at 8:25 am)
Dec 8 - Winter Fair, 12-4 pm
Dec 11 - SLT Meeting, 4 pm
Dec 12 - PTA Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 pm
Dec 12 - School Tour for Incoming K Families - FULL
Dec 14 - Movie Night Rescheduled! 6:30 pm
Dec 17 - Tiny Scientist Assembly
Dec 18 - Armory Visit, Grades 2-5 VOLUNTEER
Dec 18 - PTA General Meeting, 8:30 am
Dec 18 - 21 - New to You Book Sale
Dec 24 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

SHOP FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE & SUPPORT PS 154!

If you buy a Christmas tree, buy it from FOLEY FIRS on 8th St. and 8th Ave.Mention PS 154, and they will donate minimum $10 to our school for every tree sold. Or order from www.foleyfirs.com — you can have the tree delivered for free and never leave your house!

• open 7 days a week from 11/24 to 12/23

• super-fresh trees, cut in southern Quebec just 1 week before Thanksgiving

• 3 varieties of trees + wreaths and stands

• FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP if your tree stand is set up (check with Foley Firs for delivery radius)

TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! They just have to mention the school — and don't have to have a child at the school for us to benefit!

PS 154 GEAR MAKES GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS!

ORDER BY MON, NOV 26 FOR DELIVERY BEFORE WINTER BREAK

Our PS 154 gear — including new t-shirts, mugs, and stainless tumblers — makes great holiday gifts for grandparents! Or order some for your own family!

We won't be stocking these, so order online, and we'll make gear especially for you! Orders will be delivered to your child in class by Dec 21.

ORDER HOLIDAY CARDS WITH MINTED — GET 15% OFF & EARN MONEY FOR PS 154!

ORDER BY NOVEMBER 30th

PS 154 has teamed up with Minted's holiday fundraising program! During the month of November families can order their holiday cards and gift purchases using our unique promotional code FUNDRAISEPS154WTS and get 15% off. Minted will donate 15% of all proceeds back to our school! Offer is valid 11/01 through 11/30.

SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE TEXTILE DRIVE

NOV 26-30 IN THE MMR

Textile waste adds significantly to the waste stream — and yet so much of it can be reused or recycled. Join the PTA’s Sustainability Committee in collecting textiles for reuse and recycling. Take the opportunity to recycle unneeded stuff AND help raise money for our kids: The PTA will earn a dime on every pound collected!

What we can accept: clean clothing, shoes, sneakers, hats, linens, towels, handbags, and belts. We cannot accept scraps, rugs, comforters or pillows.

Collection bins are located in MMR.

GIVING TUESDAY AT PS 154

NOVEMBER 27th - or today!

This day is a national movement that encourages holiday giving, rather than just spending. This year, the PS 154 PTA invites you to take this opportunity to help raise funds for the most important non-profit in your life: your child’s education.

Historically, only about one third of our community has contributed to our Annual Fund - and this year, we are striving for 100% participation. The strength of our community is one of the most wonderful aspects of our school.

READ MORE HERE.

“THE TALK” SEX ED 2.0 - WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS - NOTE ADJUSTED TIME

THURS, NOV 29, 6:30 - 8 PM

60 min presentation, 30 min Q&A in the PS 154 Multi Media Room - MMR
Open to PS 154 parents and the wider community
Suggested donation $5
Babysitting: available onsite for children K and older

The SEE Committee has organized a workshop for parents to learn about a modern, healthy approach to talking about sex with our children.

In this workshop for parents of elementary­-aged children, sex educator Rachel Lotus will discuss the importance of the “early and often” approach to conversations about sexuality, explore the powerful connection between our own sex ed histories and the messages we send to our kids, and send parents home with actionable steps, practical help with language, and resources for all ages.

MORE INFO

SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES AND CAP & GOWN PHOTOS

TUES, DEC 4

If you would like your child's Stomping Ground Photo's to be retaken on December 4, please fill out this form by Tuesday, 11/27 - RETAKE FORM

5th graders will have their cap and gown pictures taken on retake day also.

PS 154 PARENTING BOOK CLUB

THURS, DEC 6 AT 6:30 PM

*Please* join us for the second club meeting! The book is Playful Parenting: An Exciting New Approach to Raising Children That Will Help You Nurture Close Connections, Solve Behavior Problems, and Encourage Confidence, by Lawrence J. Cohen. We will have 90 minutes to share our thoughts and ideas, and then can continue socializing off site at a TBD location once our time is up.

WINTER FAIR

SAT, DEC 8, 12-4 PM

A cozy winter festival for the family!

FREE Admission and $1 tickets for Games, Crafts, Food, and Treats

Come enjoy our Student Performances and Brooklyn Game Lab’s BATTLE LAB DUEL

Get your holiday shopping done with our Silent Auction and Teacher experience raffle plus a NEW local holiday market, featuring a Terrace Books pop-up shop.

STOMPING GROUND PHOTO WILL BE OFFERING PORTRAITS TO FAMILIES AT PS 154 DURING WINTER FAIR

The $40 session fee goes to the school! *Prints, files, and gifts are additional*

QUESTIONS? Email help@stompinggroundphoto.com

BOOK A SESSION

VOLUNTEER!

Please help us make Winter Fair happen!  We need you to help turn our school into candy land, help our kids with craft projects, and serve our community food.  All volunteers will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card!

SIGN UP

CONSIDER AN AUCTION DONATION

Remember, this auction is one of the biggest ways we raise funds for our school.  If you have something to donate, please email Auction Chair Karen Sarraga at ksarraga@gmail.com!

RESCHEDULED MOVIE NIGHT: INCREDIBLES 2

FRI, DEC 14, SCHOOLYARD OPEN AT 6 PM, MOVIE AT 6:30 PM, IN THE MMR

PS 154’s beloved movie series offers a cozy place for children and their adults to watch a movie together, with pizza, hot dogs, and snacks!

$5 per person (over age 3)

$1 concessions Now featuring healthy goodies for all, and treats for adults, too!