$10K Campaign for Mutual Aid - Donate today!

Please join us as we launch our annual effort to fight food insecurity in the PS 20 community during the holiday season. This effort is more important than ever as families face greater uncertainty due to the federal shutdown. This year we are setting a fundraising goal of $10,000 for this effort. ➡️  Donate here!

And stop by the schoolyard on Tuesday November 4th for a coffee or a treat on Election Day -- all proceeds from the bake sale will  go directly toward this urgent cause. Together, we can help ensure no family goes hungry! 

Trudy Chan
New York Marathon + Election Day Bake Sales

Bakers and Volunteers Needed for Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 9am-1pm + Tuesday, November 4, 2025 from 7:30am-11:30am + 4pm-6pm. We would appreciate cookies, cakes, quiche, bread, sandwiches, finger foods, and more. 💕 Sign up for a volunteer shift here on Konstella

Trudy Chan
1 - 2 - 3 CHEESE!

This year, there will be 3 different photo services - two in November (in time for holiday cards!) and the last in February/March. Check the matrix for what each service offers.
The school coordinates NBC Photo.
The PTA coordinates Shoott and Stomping Ground.

Trudy Chan
🎃 PTA presents Octoberfest 2025 🎃

Sunday, October 26, 2025
11:00am - 3:00pm
@ PS20 Play Yard: Enter on Clermont Ave between Willoughby & Dekalb
In case of inclement weather, activities will be relocated indoors
-->> Free Admission 🎃 RSVP + Pre-Sales Here <<--

Join us for the PS20 PTA’s annual Octoberfest, featuring festive food, pumpkin patch and kid activities!

Fall Festival Fun for Everyone

🎃 Pumpkin Patch & Painting

🎶 Music & Vibes with Saint James Joy

🤩 Bounce House and Obstacle Course

📸 Photo Booth

🤸 Games with Mosaic

🍩 Tasty fall treats

🧢 PS20 Merch

🍯 PS20 Honey & Green Arts Bees Showcase

Costume Giveaway with Community Support & Service

Activities with International & Multicultural Families

& more!

* All proceeds benefit PS20

Trudy Chan
Tea Collection School Days Fundraiser (thru Oct 11)

Use code ✨ SDF25PS20 ✨ to enjoy a 20% discount off your order AND a 15% donation to PS20.

FINE PRINT: Excludes Sets, Clearance, and Green Sprouts Swim Diapers. Discount taken will be pre-tax. Cannot be combined with other promotions. No adjustments on previous purchases. Not redeemable for cash. Cannot be used towards the purchase of gift cards. Limited to stock on hand.

Shop between September 22 – October 11, 2025 (12am midnight PST)

Trudy Chan
PROSE (Progressive Redesign Opportunity Schools for Excellence) Update

UPDATED 9/30/25

Dear PS 20 Families,

I am sharing additional information about PROSE and how it meets the needs of our school community. As part of our commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, our school will hold PROSE half days to support ongoing IB PYP professional development for staff.

Learn more about PROSE

On these days:

  • All students will be dismissed at 11:40 AM (Grades 3K-5).

  •  Lunch will be served at school using a modified schedule before dismissal at 11:40 am.

  • A variety of afterschool programs will be available from 11:40 AM to 2:40 PM to support families who need extended care (Kaleidoscope, Mosaic, Hoops Academy and Futbol Rebels)

PROSE 1/2 Day Program Partnerships

These half days allow our educators to deepen their understanding of the IB framework and enhance classroom practices that benefit all learners. Below are all the dates for PROSE half days:

Approved Half-Days

  • Friday, October 10, 2025

  • Wednesday, November 26, 2025

  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025

  • Friday, January 16, 2026

  • Thursday, March 19, 2026

  • Tuesday, May 5, 2026

New Student-Led Conference Date

  • Thursday, November 20th

If you need additional support with extended care options, please reach out to Karen Colon, Parent Coordinator at 718-834-6744 or KColon3@schools.nyc.gov.

We appreciate your continued support and partnership in your child's education.Thank you in advance for supporting this initiative.

Best,
Nicole Blyden
Principal

PS20
PTA Committees Need Your Support!

Looking for ways to engage with the school more? Many of the activities and programs that make PS20 special are created and directly managed (and paid for!) by the PS20 parent and guardian community through our various committees. Any amount of contribution is welcome whether that’s with ideas, time, elbow grease or money!

Trudy Chan