IN THE NEWS:
DESTINATION DIVERSITY • FEBRUARY, 2021
Black history is American history, but Black History Month provides the necessary opportunity to dig deeper. Every February, our school supports students as they learn more, discover cultural impacts, and follow movements through to the present day. This year the school celebrated “the arts” surrounding Black History. There were opportunities to: recreate art from famous Black artists; learn about Jazz with Lincoln Center musicians; watch movies focusing on amazing individuals and events; read books; participate in discussions; and learn valuable historic lessons. The February newsletter reflects some of the activities that went on throughout the month and it is not lost on us how our young ones are embracing diversity and giving this month the respect it deserves. Enjoy. La Historia Afroamericana es Historia Estadounidense, pero el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana brinda la oportunidad necesaria para profundizar más. Cada Febrero, nuestra escuela apoya a los estudiantes a medida que aprenden más, descubren los impactos culturales y siguen los movimientos hasta el día de hoy. Este año, la escuela celebró “las artes” que rodean la Historia Afroamericana. Hubo oportunidades para: recrear el arte de artistas negros famosos; aprender sobre Jazz con músicos del Lincoln Center; ver películas que se centren en personas y eventos increíbles; leer libros; participar en discusiones; y aprender valiosas lecciones históricas. Este boletín refleja algunas de las actividades que se desarrollaron a lo largo del mes y no se nos escapa cómo nuestros jóvenes están abrazando la diversidad y dando a este mes el respeto que se merece. Disfrutar. MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Click here for our multi-cultural calendar for MARCH and a link to additional resources for the whole family to enjoy! 
187 FILM FESTIVAL – NEW T-SHIRTS!
Of course you’re working on your submission for the 8th Annual PS 187 Film Festival. We just had a whole week off from school and I am certain you’ve got the next “Citizen Kane” storyboarded in your head. (Or the next “Weekend at Bernie’s”, if that’s more your thing…) But did you know that we’re selling NEW 187 FF t-shirts this year? We’ve taken fellow 187 parent Chris Gibbons’ super sleek logo and slapped it on six new shirts this year. We’ve got new colors! New hoodies! New thermal! Even new moisture wicking shirts! (WOOOOOO……) Go to www.187ff.com/shop to pick up your own or buy one as a gift for a family member! EVERYONE looks better, healthier and even smarter in a 187 FF t-shirt. It’s just true. And remember to keep working on those films! We need them! Click here for more information. Film Submission Deadline – April 5th Film Festival – April 23rd 
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE PTO!
Each year, the PS/IS 187 Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) holds a Dues Drive, which makes a tremendous difference to PS/IS 187. Last Year, over $20,000 was raised with your generous donations separately from our other fundraisers. These funds went towards educational enhancement grants, field trips, after-school programming, and the gardening program. Any amount you can donate to the PS/IS 187 PTO makes a difference, and every donation is now tax deductible. And remember, regardless of whether or how much you give, every parent or guardian of a PS/IS student is automatically a member of the PTO. Because together, we can do more! CONTRIBUTE ELECTRONICALLY:
PTO Statement on Racism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
PS/IS 187 PTO is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a collective undertaking that requires frequent assessment and consistent action. We owe it to each other - as a unified school community - to acknowledge, learn and understand how subtle, institutional, and overt racist actions, words, and behaviors perpetuate negative stereotypes that impact the lives of those in our school, neighboring community and beyond. Therefore, the following principles guide our actions:
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Declaración del PTO sobre racismo, diversidad, equidad e inclusión
PS / IS 187 PTO está comprometida con la Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) como una empresa colectiva que requiere una evaluación frecuente y una acción consistente. Nos debemos unos a otros, como comunidad escolar unificada, reconocer, aprender y comprender cómo las acciones, palabras y comportamientos racistas sutiles, institucionales y abiertos perpetúan los estereotipos negativos que afectan las vidas de aquellos en nuestra escuela, comunidad, vecindario y más allá. Por lo tanto, los siguientes principios guían nuestras acciones:
afternoons with Ms. Donetta
The PTO is pleased to offer afterschool art class for grades 3, 4, and 5, with the one and only Ms. Donetta. Ten weeks of classes start this coming week and will run until mid-January. Each class will be limited to 17-20 students, will require weekly registration, and will run for approximately 45 min each. Across the ten weeks, the schedule and time will remain the same: Monday at 3:00 - Grade 3 Tuesday at 3:00 - Grade 4 Wednesday at 3:00 - Grade 5 Thursday at 3:00 - Grades 3, 4, and 5 Therefore, each week you will have two options for registration: their grade-specific day OR Thursday which is open to all three grades. These registration emails will be sent to you the Saturday before each week's classes.
CORONA VIRUS UPDATES:
For most recent updates from the DOE, please visit: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update
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UPCOMING PTO MEETINGS VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM March 25, 2021 April 22, 2021 May 27, 2021 June 24, 2021 ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO PARENTS AND GUARDIANS. DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. DUES
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Last updated April 16, 2019