General PTA Meeting - Thu Oct 19

Our second PTA General (that means you!) Membership Meeting of the school year will be held this Thursday, October 19 from 6:00-8:00pm on Zoom (link below). 

PTA meetings are an opportunity to learn about what's going on at PS 20, ask the administration and the PTA Board any questions you may have, learn how to get involved in school activities, share ideas, and voice your opinions. If you have any questions you'd like answered during the meeting, please feel free to email board@ps20.org

PTA Meeting Agenda:

  • PS 20 Updates from Ms. Blyden

  • Q&A - submit questions to board@ps20.org

  • School Leadership Team - Updates + Elections!

  • PTA Committee - Updates + Upcoming Meetings

  • Upcoming Events  - including Octoberfest! and Volunteer Opportunities

Trudy Chan
Seeking Candidates for the School Leadership Team

Are you interested in getting more deeply involved in developing educational policies at P.S. 20, and the decision-making that ensures that the school is best aligned to achieve its academic goals? 

We are currently seeking nominations for two P.S. 20 family members (parent, grandparent, and/or guardian) to join the School Leadership Committee, working with Ms Blyden and others as a kind of advisory committee for the school. If you are interested or have any questions, please email board@ps20.org.

The School Leadership Team (SLT) consists of PS 20 family members (parents, grandparents, guardians), staff members and Admins. Members are elected for two-year positions by their peer group (i.e. parent members are elected by the parent body, during a PTA meeting), and then meet monthly to read, review, and discuss the school’s Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP).

The CEP is a set of goals individualized for our school based on data collected by the DOE, such as attendance, test scores, etc. The CEP is a living document, meaning it grows and changes throughout the year with the DOE and SLT’s input. When we look at the goals, we work collaboratively to find the best possible ways to meet the goals with our unique community in mind.

The PTA will vote on nominees and elect new SLT members at our PTA General Membership meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2023.

Trudy Chan
We are Hiring! Full-Time and Part-Time PTA School Assistants

PS 20 PTA is looking for multiple Full-Time and Part-Time PTA School Assistants to support the incredible PTA programs and school community at PS 20.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  PTA School Assistants provide essential support for PTA Programs across PS 20, including providing assistance where needed to PS 20 administration, teachers, and staff in the cafeteria, playground, entrances, exits, and hallways during the school day and as directed by the School Administrative staff.

SCHEDULE: Candidates must commit to an ongoing schedule. Priority will be given to candidates who can commit to a full time schedule. Full-day and lunch time shifts are available: 8am – 3pm or 10am – 2pm. 

APPLICATIONS: Applications accepted in-person in the school office and by email to Board@ps20.org. Please include all hours you are available to work in your application. 

DEADLINE: Positions are open until filled. All final interviews will be conducted in-person. 

  • Applications due: Monday, October 9, 2023

  • Interviews will be scheduled: Week of October 23, 2023

  • Ideal start date: Monday, October 30, 2023

Trudy Chan
Launching Annual Appeal Fundraising for PS20

Today marks the launch of PS20's Annual Appeal. Each year, the PTA spends approximately $400 per child on programming, supplies, school support, and more, and WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU. 

Why Give? Because Your Dollars Fund....

  • The Green Arts Program (gardening and art classes)

  • PTA school assistants (lunch monitors, office workers, and more)

  • Classroom, school, and outdoor learning supplies

  • School and community events like Octoberfest and Movie Nights

  • Teacher appreciation, supply stipends, professional development

  • And MUCH MORE!

 How can you give?
Sign up today for $20 for 20!
You'll give $20 per month - automatically - for PS20 (or, hey, you can donate more)! If each PS20 family signs up to give at least $20/month, we will meet our $100,000 goal!

Trudy Chan