Weekly Newsletter

COMING UP

Jan 4 - Movie Night, 6:30 pm
Jan 7 - Read-a-Thon starts!
Jan 7 - PTA Executive Board Meeting, 8 am
Jan 8 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 - Volunteers Still Needed - Sign Up
Jan 14 - Kindergarten Registration Ends - Enrollment
Jan 16 - Kindergarten Author Visit
Jan 17 - PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm
Jan 21 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Feb 13 - Comedy 154 at Littlefield

MOVIE NIGHT: EARLY MAN

FRI, JAN 4, 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!

THE 2019 PS 154 READ-A-THON STARTS NEXT WEEK!

INFO PACKETS:

The PS 154 Read-A-Thon begins on Monday, January 7. Packets came home in backpacks this week. Or if you prefer, you can download the Read-A-Thon information packet here.

BOOKMARK CONTEST:

Bookmark Contest entry forms can be downloaded here. All entries are due on Monday, January 7.

DONATE ONLINE:

To donate online in honor of a young reader, visit our Read-A-Thon Donation Page!

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Read-A-Thon organizers Rachel Warren or Barbara Kevorkian at pta_info@ps154.org.

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
GET TICKETS

Please join us to support, PS 154, 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 ***

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Weekly Newsletter

COMING UP

Dec 24 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 2 - Return to School
Jan 4 - Movie Night, 6:30 pm
Jan 7 - Read-a-Thon starts!
Jan 7 - PTA Executive Board Meeting, 8 am
Jan 8 - Armory Visit for Grades 2-5 - Volunteers Still Needed - Sign Up
Jan 14 - Kindergarten Registration Ends - Enrollment
Jan 16 - Kindergarten Author Visit
Jan 17 - PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm
Jan 21 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

A NOTE FROM OUR ADMINISTRATION:
GRADE LEVEL ASSEMBLIES HAVE BEGUN!

This week, we had our first monthly assemblies.  Kindergarten and first grade had theirs on Thursday and the second and third graders had theirs today. Fourth and fifth grade are scheduled for next Friday. These assemblies provide us with a great opportunity for community building. At each event, we discuss the 3Cs (Courage, Curiosity and Caring) and have students perform or showcase their school work. This week, our performances included singing, dancing, musical instruments, jokes and magic. We even had an incredible science experiment.

Ms. Graham’s class performed a skit, that they developed, based on our November diversity book, One by Kathryn Otoshi. Check out the video!

A NOTE FROM THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE: TIPS FOR WINTER BREAK

We all look forward to holidays and vacations, but for children they can also be challenging. Unstructured time, departure from routine, and the demands of travel are unsettling for many kids and families.

This tip sheet, Tips for Winter Break, may be helpful for parents and caregivers looking for information about how to make the upcoming winter break both fun and relaxing for the whole family. Please share this document with parents and caregivers.  More information on this topic may be found 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!

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 ***

MOVIE NIGHT: EARLY MAN

FRI, JAN 4, 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!

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.