IN THE NEWS:

VIRTUAL PTO GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, April 2nd
6:30pm - 7:30pm. ( 1-hour )
Platform:  Zoom Web Conference
Please check your email for login information or email us. See you there! 

Agenda:
- Administration Update
- Treasurer's Report
- Book Fair Update
- Film Festival Update
 
Here are a few “hot topics” that we can update you on right now:
  • C-30 Process Regulation / Principal Appointment (temporarily suspended per Superintendent Manny Ramirez)
  • PTO Executive Board Elections  2020/21 (expedited elections Sept 2020)
  • SLT Elections 2020/21 (expedited elections Sept 2020) 
  • Education Enhancement Grants (EEGs) (on hold - reassess once school resumes)

HAVE A QUESTION YOU'D LIKE TO ASK?
PTO, admin, and faculty will receive questions in advance only, at the following email address psis187@gmail.com. In the subject line please type: PTO QUESTION (insert question topic). We will field the email questions at our live meeting (as time allows).

Keep in mind, the meeting hour is designed for updates and questions. It is not the forum to roll through remote learning concerns. Continue to reach out directly to the administration and teachers to address e-learning.

CORONA VIRUS UPDATES:
  • FROM PS187: Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all NYC DOE schools will be closed until April 20, 2020 at the earliest. In the coming days, the school will be sharing more information with the community as it becomes available. We, the PTO, will aim to do so as well. In the meantime, any family who relies upon PS187 kitchen for breakfast and lunch can come by the school Monday morning (March 16th) to grab their sack meals. 
  • For most recent updates from the DOE, please visit: 
    ​https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update
  • PS187 will hold a PupilPath & COVID-19 Update Webinar on Friday, March 13th at 1:30 pm. It will be hosted by Ms. Elton, the Parent Coordinator at PS187. To join: 

    Join Hangouts Meetmeet.google.com/irc-konu-kqb
    Meeting ID: meet.google.com/irc-konu-kqb

    Phone Numbers: (‪US‬) ‪ 1 334-553-2729‬
    Guests may see a different phone number depending on their location.PIN: ‪472 987 124#‬

SPRING SESSION 2020:
PS187 Tennis program: temporarily on hold

With the current public health concerns being everyone's top priority, the PS187 Tennis program - scheduled to start at the end of March - will begin later in the year. Tennis is a fantastic sport and teaches kids about athletics, teamwork, and focus, and we look forward to bringing the program to our students at a more appropriate time. Please check this space, or sign up for our newsletter, to be the first to hear when it's back on. 

LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM
WINTER SESSION 2020:
PS187 Soccer:
temporarily on hold

To keep our community safe, the Winter PS187 Soccer Session is suspended starting Monday, March 16th. The session will resume at a yet to be determined date. Please check this space, or sign up for our newsletter, to be the first to hear when it's back on. With any questions of concerns regarding the program, please reach out to New Era Soccer directly at: info@neweragirlssoccer.com
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Many thanks to all who baked, bought, delivered, organized, served, or otherwise contributed to one of the most delicious Faculty / Staff Luncheons to date.  In between parent/guardian meetings our beloved teachers and staff sampled more than 60 different appetizers, main dishes and desserts.   

The annual luncheon celebrates all the wonderful people at our school, but this year's theme Cherishing Honoring Observing Respecting You!  incorporated a special mnemonic nod to our own Principal Chory.  The lovely invitation was designed by parent Kristin Spix.

The afternoon would not have as great a success without everyone's help!
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Check out your free after-school options!
Did you know you have two free after-school programs available to the kids (ES and IS)? Click here to get to know the two providers and learn more. Registration is right around the corner and spaces are limited. 
NEXT PTO MEETING IS:

THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND
6:30PM-7:30PM
ZOOM

​ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS.  

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