PTA

We are proud to have such a strong partnership with our families, and our Parent Teacher Association is a major part of that relationship. During the year, our PTA will hold meetings as well as opportunities for families to become involved.

Our 2024-25 PTA Executive Board Members are:

[email protected] (Samantha Desz, parent)

[email protected] (Sabita Krishnan, parent)

[email protected] (Camila, parent)

Remember: YOU are the PTA! If you have a child at PS88, you are automatically a member of the PTA with voting privileges. Together, we make PS88 as vibrant and thriving as possible!

PTA ANNUAL PARENT SURVEY

Please take a moment to fill out the PTA 2024-25 Parent Survey!

https://bit.ly/202425_PTASurvey

We will use this info to keep in touch with you and better serve our parent community.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!: UPCOMING PTA EVENTS IN JANUARY

Monthly General Membership Meeting

Tuesday, January 21 from 6pm-7pm

Activity for the kids during the meeting!

Graduation Picture Day for Kindergarten and 5th Grade

Monday, January 27 from 9am-2pm

Cozy Family Movie Night

Friday, January 31, from 5pm-7:30pm

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Kindergarten and 5th Grade Parents:

3rd Grade Parents:

Now's your time to shine! In keeping with the initiative to have each grade's parents help with different events, 3rd grade parents gets to lead Cozy Family Movie Night!

PTA ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK FORM

bit.ly/ParentNeeds202425

Please use this form to communicate any and all needs, concerns, and thoughts.

You always have a place to go for help and to have your voice heard.

We will use this feedback to lead Q and A during General Membership Meetings, will pass it along to administration and the SLT, and reference it often to keep in touch with parent thoughts.

It will remain open for the entire 2024-25 school year

bit.ly/ParentNeeds20242

PTA GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

PTA General Membership Meetings will be on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm-7pm, unless otherwise noted.

Tu 10/15, Tu 11/19, Tu 12/17, Tu 1/21, Tu 2/11 (2nd Tu), Tu 3/18, Tu 4/22 (4th Tu),

Tu 5/20 (in person ONLY - Executive Board Elections), Tu 6/17

These meetings are where you can keep updated, learn about the school and opportunities to get involved, and bring up questions and concerns - no matter how big or small!

The meetings will always be in person with an option to attend via Zoom. (Exceptions will be clearly noted.)

If you need to bring your kids - don’t worry! At every meeting, there will be kids activities organized and run by PS88 teachers, paras, and aides. So you can attend in person AND relax and concentrate! Kindly RSVP for your child here (RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.): http://bit.ly/PTAMtgKidsActivity

As automatic members of the PTA, these meetings are open to all parents/guardians and teachers/staff of PS88.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Zoom Link for PTA General Membership Meetings:

https://zoom.us/j/93552832400?pwd=djVSVDdQMW1JaEQwSFo3RndLanFuZz09

Meeting ID: 935 5283 2400

Passcode: 097712

PTA Public Facing Google Drive Folder (Agendas, Minutes, Budgets, ByLaws, other important info for parents):

https://bit.ly/PTA88_PublicFolder

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