PS20 STEAM Committee presents CinemaKidz

PS20 UTOPIA LAB -- PS20's maker space --  and CINEMAKIDZ present... News Hour TV and Weird Science! 

STEAM Committee will be hosting two afterschool classes for Spring 2025 in our new Utopia Lab maker space. Classes are open to Grades K through 5.

SESSIONS and FEES

A portion of proceeds from tuition fees will benefit PS20!

  • Wednesday: News Hour TV
    (3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 no class, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18)
    13 classes = $455 (35 per class)

  • Thursday: Weird Science TV

    (3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17 no class, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29, 6/5 no class, 6/12)
    11 classes = $385 (35 per class)

TIMES

  • 2:45-4:00pm

  • Instructors will pick-up students from class dismissal at 2:40pm

  • Students who are also enrolled with Mosaic or Kaleidoscope on these days will be sent to those programs afterwards

Trudy Chan
PS20 Read-A-Thon is March 14-21

The Library Committee hopes to encourage a love of reading in our students (& raise money for our school!) through friendly, collaborative competition for the PS20 Read-a-Thon. Library Committee will host a book giveaway on the morning of Friday, March 14 outside the school’s main entrance.

🏆 ALL STUDENTS who send at least two (2) donation-request emails will get a Read-a-Thon bag tag as a participation prize.

🍨 The CLASS in each grade with the most reading minutes will win an ice cream party!

🎉 The INDIVIDUAL STUDENT in each grade with the most reading minutes will win a gift certificate at Greenlight Books (thank you, Greenlight!)

Trudy Chan
IMF Committee presents Lunar New Year / Asian Spring Festival - Thu Feb 27

The International and Multicultural Families Committee is excited to welcome all to the Lunar New Year / Asian Spring Festival on Thursday, February 27 from 3pm-5pm in the Cafeteria.

Featuring...
Hapkido and Tai Chi demos 
Meditation workshops
Various arts & crafts including paper cutting and calligraphy
Trivia with prizes!

Huge thank you to our event sponsors, HAN DYNASTY and WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CENTER

Han Dynasty, established in 2007, brings authentic Sichuan cuisine to the U.S. with 10 locations across Philadelphia and NYC. Our mission is to deliver not only flavorful meals but also memorable dining experiences, featuring local art, vibrant bars, and private events. Plus, our efficient delivery service ensures the same quality and care right to your doorstep.d is a perfect balance of spice, numbness, saltiness, and flavor" - Han Chiang, Founder


The World Martial Arts Center in Brooklyn, New York teaches a very rare and extremely effective Korean system of self-defense skills combined with meditation and powerful ancient master's teachings for physical, mental, and spiritual health in addition to the guidance of how to live a long, successful and fulfilling life.

Trudy Chan
New York International Children’s Film Festival (Feb 28-Mar 16)

New York International Children’s Film Festival (NYICFF) starts on Friday, February 28, 2025 and runs through March 16, 2025 in NYC. It’s full of fun, thoughtful, and all-new film programs to spark your kids’ curiosity and imaginations. Check out the Festival trailer! NYICFF screenings are also a great way to build community — pick a film and go with a group. Even better, our school earns $2 back for every ticket you purchase!

Go to NYICFF.org/tickets to view the lineup of programs for all ages from 3-18 in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and more. When checking out, please select ✨ PS 20 Clinton Hill School ✨ from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the form.

Trudy Chan
ISO: Donations for Fundraising Auction

We would be most grateful for goods, services, experiences, or partnership opportunities of all kinds! Your donation and business will be recognized and promoted on all digital and print materials plus community-wide virtual platforms and social media.  PS 20 PTA is a 501(c)3 [EIN 46-3048383] and all donations are tax-deductible. Your Donations Would Directly Help Support:

  • Green Arts: Unique to PS 20, Green Arts provides our children the opportunity to learn gardening from seed to harvest and how to compost, as well as visual arts instruction through Studio in a School.

  • School Assistants & Teacher Support: We provide funds for School Assistants who offer daily support to all teachers, parents and students. We also use funds to provide classroom supplies and materials as well as staff & teacher appreciation activities. 

  • JEDI: Our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Fund supports students who may otherwise be unable to participate in school activities as well as funds diversity programs.

  • School and Community Activities and Support: The PTA funds Oktoberfest, Movie Nights, cultural events like Carnaval, free English classes and other assistance for international and migrant families new to our community. 

  • Supplies: The PTA buys cleaning supplies for teachers and staff, as well as helps to fund essential items such as risers, dance floors, copy machines, and more.

Trudy Chan