PS 321 Staff Appreciation Day
On Friday, April 19th, PS 321 will celebrate Staff Appreciation Day. Parents will prepare and serve lunch to the entire school staff. Lunch will be prepared in our beautifully transformed gymnasium. This is a fun event and great opportunity for you to show our talented and dedicated staff how much you appreciate all they do […]
It’s Never Too Late to Fund321
Our direct giving appeal, Fund 321, raises more money than any other fundraiser that the PS 321 PTA holds, yet we have only reached 62% of our annual goal! With less than three months to go in the school year, the PTA needs your support! We still need $150,000 and encourage families to take part in theFund […]
Last Week! We Need More Families to Complete Their School Survey
We need a much higher degree of participation for the NYC School Survey. Our school is lagging behind other D15 schools and we know we can do better! Responses are confidential and family completion rates are part of our DOE School Quality rating. You do not need the paper form to fill out the survey. It is easy […]
Did You Know PS 321 Offers Early Bird Drop Off?
Need to drop your child off early? Try early bird! The PTA sponsored Early Bird Program is here! The Early Bird Program offers supervision before school by PS 321 staff in the school gym (7:30-8:40 am) at a cost of $8 per session, $70 for 10 days or $120 for 20 days. Learn more about […]
PTA General Meeting, PTA Committee Planning Meeting & 5th Grade Parent Meeting Thursday
Please join us after drop off in the Auditorium on Thursday, 4/18. This meeting will be a combination of the PTA General Meeting, the PTA Committee Planning Meeting, and 5th Grade Parent Meeting. After the brief general meeting, there will be time for 5th grade parents to split out into their middle school placement groups […]
Meet the Writers: Ruth Behar Visits 5th Grade
Ruth Behar was born in Havana, Cuba and grew up in New York City. A Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, Ruth was the first Latina to receive a MacArthur Fellows “Genius” Award. Ruth frequently visits and writes about her native Cuba; she has written memoir, poetry, film, and edited anthologies. She is the […]
Green & Healthy Committee Meeting Friday
Please join the Green & Healthy Committee on Friday, April 19, as we plan our spring gardening activities and sustainability actions within the school. We welcome all ideas! If you’d like to get involved but are unable to join the meeting, contact Nina & Becki to learn more.
Sign Up Before the Break – Join the Carnival Team
Before you forget about us during the break, our Annual PS 321 Spring Carnival on June 1 NEEDS YOU! Yes, you! Our chairs and committees would love to share the love in planning our annual carnival. Tons of fun & activities to help plan for our students and community with our last hurrah before the […]
Fifth Grade Parents & Grownups Night Out
Calling all parents and guardians of 5th graders! It’s time to ditch the parental duties and join us for Fifth Grade Parents & Grownups Night Out at the Commissioner on May 9th from 7PM to 9PM. Leave the kids at home, forget your responsibilities, and mingle with old and new friends about upcoming middle school […]
SEL Committee Presents a Conversation with Julie Scelfo/Mothers Against Media Addiction
Please join us on Tuesday May 21st for a conversation with Julie Scelfo, the founder of Mothers Against Media Addiction (MAMA). Julie is a former New York Times staff writer, media ecologist, and Brooklyn mother of three. Concerned about the effects social media and other addictive technologies are having on our children, she recently founded […]