In alignment with District 13, PS 20 is committed to optimizing our school learning environments for all students. To ensure that we are maximizing our instructional time and supporting all students’ interpersonal development, we have a schoolwide personal electronics-free policy. We believe in the importance of fostering meaningful interpersonal interactions, encouraging play, and cultivating moments of joy throughout the school day. These values help support the overall well-being and development of our students. In order to support the academic and social-emotional growth of all students, it is important that we eliminate the distraction that can come from having access to personal devices in school. PS 20, in alignment with NYC Public Schools’ guidelines, will enforce a No Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy within our school.
We look forward to meeting you on Wednesday, September 3!
8:45am - 9:30am for 3K and Pre-K Families (in classroom)
9:45am - 10:30am for Kindergarten Families (in classroom)
Virtual orientation meetings for Grades 1-5 Families - details will be emailed the day prior.
All welcome in the late afternoon to Chalk the Walk around the school building!
UPDATE: Order deadline extended to July 27!
This year, we are partnering with Educational Products Inc for one-click shopping- please use school ID ✨PUB047 ✨ and order deadline is Sunday, July 27 (extension just announced). Supply kits will be delivered directly to your home by late August.
As the end of year approaches, we are collecting funds for the teacher and staff gifts to show appreciation to 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 via https://bit.ly/ps20givingpool through Sunday, June 22nd, 2025.
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
Electronic payments, 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. We hope this is a more equitable process for all. Families are welcome to show their appreciation independent of this effort.
Bring your own blankets and chairs for a pizza and popcorn picnic. Doors open at 6:30pm for a sunset screening of ‘Honey I Shrunk the Kids’ in the Clermont Avenue Courtyard.
Pizza, popcorn, and cotton candy will be served!
Families can drop off books they've outgrown and select new ones to take home for summer reading!
Bring up to (5) books and take as many as you'd like!
Let's come together in community and make some art!
Our amazing teaching artists from the Studio in A School art residency will be back at P.S. 20 leading 4 different art projects. Sara, Pam, Ourania, and Brett are so excited to say hello again! There is an 80 person limit for this event, so make sure to sign up and register today! Students must be accompanied by an adult -- one registration per person.
Friday, June 13, 2025 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm
@ The Schoolyard Picnic Area (will move indoors if inclement weather)
Many thanks to the Love Ball Committee and Volunteers for putting together an amazing event last night. We appreciate all the incredible work & donated services by:
Jeanne Bachelard + Liz Vaughan
Miss Minx and her performance collective
Entire PS20 community for supporting with auction items and participation
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Materials For the Arts
Bravo Media (Lighting & Visuals)
Andy / Shift7
Neil Donnelly Studio
Alexia Cox Herrmann
Masterson Architecture & Interiors
Pierre Tardif
Flatiron Laser
Gracia Echeverria
ConstructBK (giving space to create scenography)
Design & Decorating Team: Elizabeth Porrata, Mike Porrata, Sophia Chang, Guy Clark, Hyla Skopitz, Brett Masterson, Melody Olsen, Zainab Abedin, Alexia Cox, Karen Lee Williams, Marine Assaiante and everyone who pitched in!
TALENT
Danz NY (costumes / attire)
Violette_FR (make-up)
Flame Hair NYC (hair for Miss Minx)
Ms. Pope (nail art for Miss Minx)
Amsel Zoe Wickrath (Step & Repeat Photographer)
Noemie Trusty (Photographer)
Bea Merry (Photographer event)
Marcelo Fernandez + Aldana Vaccaro (Event Videographer)
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Fabienne Keller
Fossetta
Athletic Brewery
Jalapa Jar