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PS 89 News - Week of March 10, 2025

Posted Date: 03/09/25 (08:00 PM)


PS 89 News
Week of March 10, 2025

Calendar at a Glance

March
Mar 11 • Whole School Lice Check
Mar 11, 3:00pm • School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting
Mar 13, 8:30am • PTA Executive Board (EB) Meeting
Mar 13 • Special Assembly: Holi Celebration
Mar 14, 8:45am • 5th Grade Ballroom Dance Performance
Mar 17-31 • PS 89 Readers Rocks Read-A-Thon
Mar 21, 8:30am • General PTA Meeting (Hybrid)
Mar 22, 9:00am-12:00pm • PS 89 Spring Chess Tournament
Mar 25 • Testing Workshop for Parents (3rd, 4th, 5th Grades)
Mar 31 • Eid al-Fitr - NO SCHOOL

PS 89 Meetings & Events


A Standing Ovation for PS89's Got Talent!
This year's "PS89's Got Talent" was a show-stopping success! Our extraordinary students from Pre-K through 5th Grade wowed the audience with incredible, heart-warming, multicultural, hilarious, and high-energy acts that truly showcased the depth of passion and talent at PS89! Massive thank yous to Rachel Cantor, Ryan Swearingen and their phenomenal team as well as to our dedicated families and volunteers who made this unforgettable event possible. Bravo to all of our superstar performers - you truly lit up the stage!

Upcoming Event: PS 89 PTA General Meeting, March 21
Join the PTA General Meeting* in the Cafeteria on Friday, March 21 after drop-off! Enjoy coffee and pastries as you catch up with other PS 89 parents, get important school updates from Principal Ronnie, and hear from the PTA Executive Board about upcoming school events.  *Zoom link and meeting agenda will be available on Wednesday, March 19.

PS 89's March Read-A-Thon
To celebrate National Reading Month, we are thrilled to launch our first-ever READERS ROCK Read-A-Thon! This exciting adventure inspires a love of reading while engaging in a fun, friendly competition, where all donations will benefit our school library. Our young readers will have the chance to earn exciting PRIZES along the way, including extra yard time for the classrooms that achieve 80% student registration by March 16th! Check out the attached flyer (below) or go to www.pledgestar.com/ps89 to register!

Important Dates:
  • March 2 to March 16 --- Register and gather sponsors
  • March 17 to March 31 --- Read and log minutes

Coming This Week!

**Register: PS 89 Spring Chess Tournament, March 22 --- Join neighborhood chess teacher Michah Saperstein for a friendly introduction to tournament chess with trophies for top place finishers. 

**Purchase Tickets: PS 89 Auction & Gala, April 10 --- Mark your calendar for a magical evening at this year’s Secret Garden-themed PS 89 Auction & Gala. 

PS 89 Community

Summer Rising Program Application Now Open - Apply by March 28
Do you have a current kindergarten through 8th grade student and are looking for a free and safe program for the summer? If so, Summer Rising may be right for your student - LEARN MORE HERE!

PS 89 PTA and Executive Board

Join the 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board or School Leadership Team
The Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for next year’s PTA Executive Board (EB) positions! We will also need two parent members for the School Leadership Team (SLT) which is separate from the PTA EB.
If you'd like to run for a position on the 2025-26 PTA EB or SLT, or have questions about a particular role, please send an email to the Nominating Committee - Jackie Gao, Gaelle Kastoun, Elaine Lin, Renata Lucchesi and Caitlin Szczupak - at NominatingCommittee@ps89pta.org.
  • President or Co-Presidents
  • VP or Co-VPs Events
  • VP or Co-VPs Communications
  • VP or Co-VPs of Fundraising
  • VP or Co-VPs of Community Outreach
  • Treasurer or Co-Treasurers
  • Assistant Treasurer or Co-Assistant Treasurers
  • Recording Secretary or Co-Recording Secretaries
  • At Large Members
  • SLT Members

Contact Us: EB@ps89pta.org

CLICK HERE for the full list of PS 89 PTA Executive Board (EB) and School Leadership Team (SLT) Members

Have questions, comments or concerns?
Please share them via this link. The PTA Executive Board is here to help!

PTA Treasury
Have a finance-related question? You can contact our Treasurers directly at Treasury@ps89pta.org. If you are running a PTA-approved event, please use this expense tool for reimbursement.