NEEDED: 45 more orders by Tuesday, April 29 to reach our goal for fundraising -- if met, 10% of proceeds get donated back to PS20
Over 113 orders more and we get back 15%!
NOTE: Make-Up Day photo proofs should be on their way to parents shortly or email help@stompinggroundphoto.com
Friday, I'm in Love...
On May 16, 2025, the PS20 PTA will hold its largest fundraising event of the year: THE LOVE BALL! We invite all parents, guardians, children, teachers, and staff to come to the school gym + cafeteria which will be transformed for an evening of entertainment, dancing, food, and celebration to raise funds for PS20 and spread a little love. Teachers, parents, children, friends, and families -- put on your favorite outfit, dancing shoes, and best energy. and let's groove together for our school!
The program will entail:
Event and live auction MCed by Mr. Chung
DJ set by DJ Mink (aka Mr. Chung) and DJ Synchrony Sid
Singer Vera Kahn (Vera The Duchess)
Singer Ariella Mandell
Singer/performer Uji
Singer/performer Carl Hallberg
Magician
Stilt Walker
Photobooth - with free souvenir prints!
Food, drinks, desserts, and mocktails
Silent Auction items on display: restaurant gift cards, vacation houses, amusement parks, sports, and concert tickets, camps, luxury items, experiences, and more!
Raffles
And much more!
All adults and children need tickets to enter the event. We have broken up tickets into three tiers--full price, partial price, and scholarship. We ask that you pay what you are able to, bearing in mind that all tickets are tax-deductible donations to the PS 20 PTA, and these donations will fund much-needed initiatives at our school.
www.ps20.org/gala
Counting down the weeks until our annual Spring fundraiser gala!
This year we're gearing up for the âĪïļ ðŠĐ LOVE BALL ðŠĐ âĪïļ - we âĪïļ our school and we âĪïļ our community.
Get ready for the biggest party of the year and the most extensive silent auction we've ever had!
Friday, May 16, 2025 from 6:00-9:00pm at PS20
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!
All members of the PS 20 community are invited to run for the 2025-26 PTA Executive Board. PTA Board officers play a key role in shaping the various ways the PTA supports PS20 and the broader school community.
ðļ Shape the PTA's operating budget and voting on key spending decisions
ðĪ Work closely with PS20 administration and SLT on key school initiatives
ðą Plan community-building activities for parents and families
ðĢ Support communication and parent advocacy across the PS20 community
ðŦķ Oversee PTA committees and fundraising effortsAll members of the PS20 community may run for any position on the PTA Board for the 2025-26 school year. You can nominate yourself as a candidate, or you can (anonymously!) nominate someone you think would be amazing.
ð Submit nominations by April 24 ð
Elections will be held at the PTA General Meeting on May 15
Questions or emailed nominations can be sent to nominations@ps20.org and ps20.org/pta-elections
NOW CALLING: All Dancers, Musicians, Singers, Actors, Gymnasts, Martial Artists, Yoyoists, Comedians, Puppeteers, Magicians, and all Performers!
THE HOTTEST SHOW IN BROOKLYN â PS20 TALENT SHOW
LIVE IN THE PS20 AUDITORIUM
Friday, May 30, 2025
Submit your video today! (Deadline April 4)
Lets's break some legs! :D :D :D
Parent Volunteers Welcome â please contact Mr. Chung
Did you know: the PTA spends approximately $500 on each student for enrichment and programs? ðĪ Donate today: www.ps20.org/donate
The funds donated by you directly pays for these essentials:
ð§ðŧâðŦ Teacher stipends & professional development
ð Classroom materials & hygiene supplies
ðŠī Green Arts programs such as Gardening & Arts Residencies ðĻ
ðĨģ PTA Committee Initiatives & Events such as Movie Nights, Community Closet, STEAM's Utopia Lab & more!
Recurring monthly donation for each of your students can be set up -- we recommend at least $25 per month, however ðļ $45 ðļ per month is what's needed to cover each student!
ð DOUBLE THE IMPACT and make your gift go further! Your donation may be eligible for Corporate Gift Matching. Ask your employer if they have a charitable matching gift program at work and email us at fund@ps20.org for more information.
Parents are welcome to view the 2025 Science Fair presentations on Friday, March 21 from 9-10 am.
Science Fair projects are mandatory for Grades 4 + 5, optional for Grade 3 and students will display in their classrooms. After official presentations, students will get to go around to view each other's projects. While you're here, check out the new Utopia Lab!
ALSO: We are looking forward to hosting STEM show & tell stations including Green Arts teacher Mr Jonathan and a parent display of medical imaging. If any parents would like to participate, please email Ms. Jessica: jdamato3@schools.nyc.gov or sign up on Konstella
Catch us outside on the morning of Friday, March 14 with the following activities:
5th Grade Committee Pi Day Sale - coffee & treats for only $3.14 in front of the main entrance
Fundraising Committee hosts Pi(e) Day pick-up in front of the main entrance
Library Committee will be hosting a Book Giveaway to kick off the start of Read-a-thon
Merch Committee will be selling newly pressed kid & adult sweatshirts in additional colors and sizes
Head inside the school for FALP, if your classroom is participating!
