Thursday, June 18th, from 2:40–4:00 PM in the PS20 Backyard, the International & Multicultural Families Committee will host its final event of the school year, celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, and Latin American cultures with mariachi music, capoeira, and a brief Juneteenth educational activity. Together, these traditions highlight the resilience of communities that have overcome oppression, preserved their cultural identities, and contributed to ongoing struggles for freedom, justice, and equality. Through music, movement, and storytelling, we honor the enduring spirit of people who have used culture as a source of strength, resistance, and hope in the pursuit of freedom.

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In Spring 2025 and 2026, Mosaic Afterschool piloted the first-ever Mosaic Film Club. Now, we are presenting the culmination of this work today, Thursday June 18th. You are cordially invited to view the finished film, "The Curse of the Last Day", with the Film Club students, families, and Mosaic After-School at 4:30pm in the Auditorium (with a pre-show reception at 4:00pm)
NOTE: We are limiting the Mosaic After-School students to 2nd grade and up for the official viewing. We are recommending a rating of Y7-LFV (directed to Older Children/Language/Fantasy-Violence). There are words that might be inappropriate and images that might be scary for some kids. All parents and friends are welcome to the show and to bring your student regardless of grade.

As the end of year approaches, we are collecting funds for teacher and staff gifts to show our appreciation for all the amazing educators in our children’s lives. 

In the spirit of togetherness, the PTA and Class Leads at PS20 are inviting families to join in contributing towards a monetary class gift for teachers and staff of PS20. 

Donations will be accepted on GiveLively until Sunday, June 21st, 2026, across all classes and grades and then split amongst the staff comprised of two pools: teachers and support staff. 

The PTA will then distribute the gifts on behalf of the PS20 community to every classroom & cluster teacher and non-instructional staff individually, such as:

• Main office administration

• Support & related services providers (nurse, therapists, counselors, etc.)

• DOE school aides & PTA assistants

• Facilities & maintenance

• Kitchen staff

• Security & crossing guards

Cash or checks are also accepted - please reach out to PS20 PTA Board at board@ps20.org, or your class lead.  

Please understand that contributing is totally optional and anonymous to those receiving. Families are welcome to show their appreciation independent of this effort.

🌈 Rainbow Day + ✏️ FALP + 📚 Book Swap + 🖼️ Family Art Night + 🍿 Movie Night

1. Wear your brightest & most colors to celebrate Rainbow Day

2. PTA Literacy Committee presents Book Swap at Adelphi St (~7:50am)

3. Families as Learning Partners by classroom (~8:30am)

4. Ms Denise presents Family Art Night in Cafeteria (3:30pm)

5. PTA Movie Night Committee presents End of Year Movie Night in Auditorium (6:30pm) 
   > RSVP for Movie Night <<

It’s almost time for PS20’s annual $10K for PS20 Social Justice Run! A benefit run/walk at Fort Greene Park where our students speak truth to power about causes that matter to them. We hope to raise $10,000 for the school PTA’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Fund and we need YOUR help — please make a donation and to get your 2026 SJR t-shirt!

Come out on Wednesday, June 3 to volunteer for the event (sign up on Konstella) and cheer on our PS20 students and stick around for some Field Day activities.

We thank Fort Greene Park and DeFine New York Run Club for their continued support!

STEAM Committee is thrilled to present the first-ever PS20 Math-A-Thon!
During the period of June 1 - 10, 2026, students and families can solve 600+ math puzzles and problems & fundraise directly on the For Our School (code: 447903) website.

Request donations from friends and family to support the school & STEAM-related programs!

The PS20 Math-a-thon is a fundraising event supporting the STEAM program and the Parent-Teacher Association. We are hoping to fund:

• After school STEAM Experiments, Enrichment Programs, and IB-related content

• Activities like: Annual PS20 Science Fair, 3D Printing, Kalakkal Counter, Technology Workshops, and Chem Craniotomy. Experiments with the Chompsaw, DNA, Light, Food, and more

Students will solve multiple-choice math problems using the FourOurSchools website (online or printable worksheets). The questions will review topics covered on the NYS Math Exam for grades 3–5, as well as concepts learned throughout the school year for students in Pre-K through 2nd grade.

Classes that reach a designated number of correctly answered questions will earn a pizza party. In addition, the top student in each grade with the highest number of correct answers will receive an ice cream gift card. Additional prizes and rewards will also be given for participation and sponsorship.

A message from Ms Jessica :

A big thank you to our students who represented PS 20 at the District 13 Science Fair this past week - we are so proud of all of you!

Shout out to Rio M-M, Parker S, Jeremiah D, Loic L, and Nash DR! Also, Congratulations to Jeremiah, Loic, and Nash for winning the 3rd-5th grade band at the District 13 Science Fair for their project, Building Stone Resistance to Acid Rain.

Thanks to all the families and volunteers for your support!

ORDER DEADLINE EXTENDED
To date, 278 orders have been made and just need at least 40 more orders by Monday, June 1 to reach our sales & fundraising goal.

https://iloveschoolpictures.com/PS20

The countdown to Love Ball 2026 is on - join us on Friday, May 15 from 6-9pm! Join us for PS20's Spring Gala , our grandest fundraiser of the year. Get your tickets for the ultimate dance party hosted by DJ Miss Minx and a coterie of artists and performers! 🎟️ www.ps20.org/gala