Announcements
2024 Fall Festival Announcement
Join Us for the PS144 Parents' Association 4th Annual Fall Festival
When: Sunday, October 20, 2024, 11am- 4pm (rain date 10/26)
Where: PS144 Schoolyard, 69-20 Juno Street, Forest Hills
What: Crafts, sports, games, local food vendors, music, and more!
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Pre-purchase by scanning the QR on the flyer at left, or by clicking here
All proceeds go to the PS144 enrichment programs, which are provided to all students free of charge during the school day.
Please note: public restrooms will not be available at this event.
Please Join Us on September 19 for Breakfast and Community!
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Mission Statement
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Committee (DEIB) works to create a sense of belonging for all P.S. 144 students and families. We advocate for equity, inclusion, and diversity in all school activities, events, and initiatives. The committee strives to create a community where diversity in all forms, including language, culture, race, immigration status, sexual and gender identity, mental and physical ability, economic class, and religion, is valued and respected. We strive to be a starting point for families to connect with, learn from, and advocate for one another.
DEIB Survey
We'd like to learn more about your family. Please help by completing our survey by May 28
DEIB Townhall Meeting
When: May 29 at 7:30pm
Where: Zoom
Meeting ID: 957 3471 8927
Passcode: 572621
Why: To learn more about the goals of the committee and ways you can get involved
Notice of Elections for Parents Association Executive Board and School Leadership Team-- Monday, May 6, 2024
Elections for Parents Association Executive Board and SLT will take place at the Parents Association general meeting on Monday, May 6 at 7pm via Zoom. All parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to be involved and run for an elected position. Our goal is to elect a diverse group of parents and guardians that truly reflect our school community.
Please click here to view the full notice and description of available positions
April 2024 Parents Association Fundraising Report
As of March 2024, the Parents Association has raised $59,500. This is about 40% of our goal for the 2023-24 school year. 88% of our budget is dedicated to student enrichment. This includes $125,000 budgeted for the in-school enrichment classes that every student in the school receives.
Please view the complete fundraising report, which includes details of our revenue sources and expense categories, as well as information about how you can help by donating.
Announcing the Teacher Experience Silent Auction and Camp & Kids Activities Raffle!
To view the auction site and start bidding, please visit https://pa144.rallyup.com/tesa2024
To view the raffle site and buy tickets, please visit https://pa144.rallyup.com/raffle
Student Talent Showcase 2024
Please join us to celebrate our students' amazing talents on March 16, 2024, from 1:00-4:30pm in the P.S. 144 Auditorium!
To sign your student up to perform, click here: https://forms.gle/CngpVnYwEUvS9F5c7
To buy tickets to attend to show, click here: https://pa144.rallyup.com/talent
For full details for performers, please view the rules: Talent Show Rules 2024 Revised.jpg
Newsletters
Hello, P.S. 144 families!
Please click here to check out the PA's updated Reference Guide for the 2023-24 school year, with information about our mission, how to get involved, and our calendar of events for the year.
OCTOBER CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS:
- Oct 2 - PA General Meeting
ZOOM Meeting ID: 957 3471 8927
Passcode: 572621
or click here to join - Oct 5 - D28 CEC Meeting (cecd28.org)
- Oct 6 - Submissions due for BPN
- Oct 9 - No School
- Oct 10 - SLT Meeting
- Oct 14 - Fall Festival (11am-4pm)
- Oct 19 - Restaurant Night at Ugly Donuts & Corn Dogs (all day)
- Oct 26 - Make-up/Retake/Siblings Picture Day
- Oct 31 - Halloween Storybook Parade
PA-SPONSORED ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ARE UNDERWAY!
- 5th Grade: Chess with New York Chess Academy
- 4th Grade: History of the Beatles with The Broadway Class
- 3rd Grade: Guggenheim Learning Through Art
- 1st Grade: Spanish with ABC Language
- Kindergarten: Creative Movement with Together in Dance
RESTAURANT NIGHT KICKOFF!
We are VERY excited to partner with Ugly Donuts & Corn Dogs at 71-11 Austin St. on October 19th ALL DAY for our first Restaurant Night fundraiser of the year! UG has already generously donated donuts for our teachers and will donate 20% of ALL sales THAT DAY back to the PA to support our enrichment programs. UG is bouncing back from a recent fire and is thrilled to serve the community. Please lets come out in full force to show our appreciation for their support for our children!
IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR: ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL!
How YOU can help and join the fun!
- Sign up to volunteer: signup.com/go/bcujEaV
- Donate craft supplies-- the craft table is a huge hit every year and the more supplies we get donated, the more of the proceeds go directly into the in-school enrichment classes for every child at the school. Our Amazon wishlist for craft supplies.
- Join us!! Purchase tickets in advance.
THE BACKPACK NEWS: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
The PA's newspaper is always seeking to promote student voices through articles and interviews! Please reach out to backpacknews@pa144.com to contribute.
Currently seeking pieces on fall celebrations in different cultures and your summer vacation. Promote your business with us! Reach out to bpnad@pa144.com.
PA FUNDRAISING UPDATE
One of the PA's top priorities is funding in-school enrichment classes for all students in our school. Please donate if you are able! You can donate via Zelle to 28Q144PA@schools.nyc.gov, by check payable to PA of P.S. 144, or via credit card/PayPal at https://www.ps144q.org/annual_giving. Thank you for your contribution!
Reference Guide
View the Parents Association's Reference Guide, with information about what the Parents Association does, our tentative events calendar for the year, how you can get involved, and how you can get in touch and stay connected with us throughout the year.
Enrichment Letters 2023-2024
Fifth Grade: Broadway Variety Show/Graduation Performance
Fifth Grade: Molecular Biology with DNA Learning
Fifth Grade: Chess with New York Chess Academy
Fourth Grade: The Art of Sculpture through Mask-Making with Smartworks
Fourth Grade: The Beatles with The Broadway Class
Third Grade: Dance Spotlight: Hip Hop with Studio E
Third Grade: Learning Through Art with the Guggenheim Museum
First Grade: Disney Music with The Broadway Class
First Grade: Spanish with ABC Languages
Kindergarten: ASL with Sign Language Center of New York
