Dear Families,
We are in the midst of New York State ELA testing, and I want to give a big shout-out to our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who are putting forth their best effort to show all they’ve learned this year. A very special thank you to Ms. Rinah, our testing coordinator, who singlehandedly organizes and oversees the entire testing process at PS 107. This is no small task—it’s an enormous endeavor that she manages with grace, skill, and attention to every detail.
Next week, students in 3rd grade will take the NYS Math test, and the following week, our 4th and 5th graders will take the computer-based NYS Math test. We wish them the best of luck!
A reminder about The Wednesday Weekly – in order to see our school calendar, you might need to click to view the entire message or view the newsletter in your browser. Important dates are always included in The Wednesday Weekly, and we want to make sure all of our community members are seeing them.
CREATING CLASSES FOR 2025-26
It’s hard to believe we’re already in the final stretch of the 2024–25 school year. One of the most important things we do during this time is begin the process of creating new classes for next year. This is a complex and collaborative effort that involves teachers, specialty staff, our counselor and social worker, and the administrative team.
When creating class groupings, teachers consider a wide range of factors: students’ social-emotional needs, academic skills, friendship dynamics, teacher-student match, and more. Our goal is always to build balanced, inclusive classrooms that reflect the diversity of our community and help students develop the skills they need to thrive in society. Specialty teachers provide a big-picture perspective across grades, and both Ms. Rinah and I conduct a final review to ensure the best possible fit for every child.
Because of the complexity and care involved in this process, I want to be clear that we:
Do not take requests for specific teachers or for your child to not be placed with a particular teacher.
Do not make changes to class assignments once they are finalized and shared in August.
Do not hold individual meetings to discuss placements.
We do, however, make every effort to ensure that each child is placed with at least one peer they know. It may not be their best friend, and that’s okay—part of our job is to support students in building new relationships and navigating change. Our school counselor, Sarah Green, and social worker, Colleen Dondero, are always available to support children who may need extra help with this transition.
VOTE FOR CEC15 REPRESENTATIVES!
On another note, a reminder that CEC elections are now underway! Voting is open through May 13 via your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA). These councils play a vital role in shaping school policy and representing parent voices. We’re thrilled that one of our own—third grade parent and PS 107 alum Angelica Cesario—is running for a seat on the District 15 CEC. To learn more and vote, please visit: CEC Elections Info
UPCOMING EVACUATION DRILL
Finally, with the warm weather returning, we are resuming our required Evacuation (Fire) Drills. Our next drill will take place on Friday, May 9, at 1:45 PM. These drills help ensure that all students and staff know what to do in the event of an emergency.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. It is a privilege to work alongside such a thoughtful, engaged, and generous parent community.
Warmly,
Ms Joanna
Join Us to Activate Your Child’s NYC Scholarship Account! (Grades K to 3 only)
Your Child Has a Free NYC Scholarship Account with Money for College and Career Training
Students automatically received an NYC Scholarship Account (unless you chose not to participate) with an initial $100 + opportunities to receive more rewards over time!
Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 9 AM
Please register in advance for this workshop:
Https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8TTyNowsQ0uu3CEovuiccQ
*Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin and Arabic.
2025 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY EXTENDED! ITS NOT TOO LATE TO WIN THAT PIZZA PARTY!
The 2025 NYC School Survey administration window has been extended to Friday May 2, 2025!
This year, the PTA has agreed to once again sponsor a pizza party for the classes that achieve a 95% completion rate!
Key Reminders for the 2025 NYC School Survey
- How can you take the survey? Families can take the survey online OR by completing a paper survey that was sent home. Families should use a lower case "f" followed by their child's OSIS number as an access code when taking the survey online.
- Where do you take the survey online? Everyone can access the survey at nycschoolsurvey.org. You only need to click on the button that says, "Take the NYC School Survey." Then you can enter your access code.
We look forward to hearing from you!
THE PS 1.07 MILE RACE – 5/4 at 10 am
This beloved race just over 1 mile is open to kids and adults and is a team favorite especially as it is the shortest race to earn your jacket! Once again Student Coach Cullen, the Race Director, with his sister Josie as Apprentice Race Director, will make sure you all have a great time.
The 3rd installation of the PS 1.07 Mile Trial is on Sunday, May 4th at 10am in Prospect Park.
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ps-107-mile-trial-tickets-1313204793889?aff=oddtdtcreator
And GREAT NEWS – this is open to everyone not just Track and PS 107 so if you have any friends who wan to join send them the link! Entry is just $25 and proceeds go to the Children's Tumor Foundation.
SIGN UP TODAY!!
LOST & FOUND - Updated 4-29-25
Please check this document for some updated pictures : Did You Lose Me?
*If you see an item you now have in your possession, please just ignore the picture in the document
DISTRICT 15 SCHOOL EVENTS
FAMILY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
PARA TODOS and EAS Inc. invites you to save the dates and register now for the Family Leadership Institute! In partnership with PARA TODOS LTC Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch (ret.) invites you to six days of engaging virtual workshops.
The workshops will help you and your family learn how to communicate better with your children, school, and community.
Come join us for action, motivation, and inspiration!
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM Eastern Time
Dates:
- May 6
- May 13
- May 20
- May 27
Register today by scanning the QR code or online at https://bit.ly/Todos2025
HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD‘S EDUCATION DURING THE SUMMER
Join us for a helpful and engaging session designed for Mandarin-speaking families! We will share practice tips to support your child during the summer!
- HELPING CHILDREN STAY ACTIVE AND ENGAGED DURING SUMMER
- SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR SUMMER ROUTINES
- FAMILY-FRIENDLY RESOURCES: MUSEUM, PARKS AND LOCAL CITY TRIPS
DATE: Friday, May 2nd, 2025
TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow Auditorium, 5010 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220
OPEN TO ALL D15 FAMILIES!
CEC ELECTIONS
Voting in the CEC elections begins on April 25th and runs through May 13th. You can vote in the elections from your NYCSA account.
Need a NYCSA account? Contact Nadia : nbenlarbi2@schools.nyc.gov
Need a resource to inform your choices? Please see the recordings from the candidate forums below.
CEC 15 Candidate Forums
- CEC 15 Candidate Forum Recording from Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- CEC 15 Candidate Forum Recording from Monday, March 17, 2025
Family Connectors are community volunteers trained on the wide range of resources our State, City, and NYC Public Schools have to offer - serving as valuable resources within their communities to support and guide others. Join us in making a difference - sign up today!
Family Connectors training sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting April 22nd through May 22nd.
Families can register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tyxJGEXvYUWFcQxC5fesB3PLbQgGBx1GrwhnGdrnhw5UN0RNNzY0R1AxWjZYV1Y4U0k2MUU1UFdCQyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
MARBLE HEALTH WORKSHOP SERIES
Parenting comes with unique challenges - from managing stress and screen time to supporting academic success. Join us for free virtual workshops this May to learn effective strategies from Annie Graham, Stanford-trained clinician and researcher at Marble Health.
Upcoming May Sessions (Various Times to Accommodate Different Schedules):
MON, MAY 5 | 5 PM ET | Helping Kids Succeed: Executive Function Strategies
WED, MAY 7 | 7 PM ET | Supporting Students with Academic & Test Anxiety
MON, MAY 12 | 8 PM ET | Managing Screen Time Over the Summer
MON, MAY 19 | 12 PM ET | Support Your Child with Stress
WED, MAY 28 | 7 PM ET | Supporting Children Through Grief and Transition
BROOKLYN COLLEGE PREPARATORY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - FREE TRYOUT!
Saturday, May 24, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Join the Prep Center for a day of learning and fun at an all-day performing arts event on Saturday, May 24. Children and teens of all levels are invited to take private lessons in various instruments and join group dance and theater classes—all free of charge!
- Private Music Lessons
- Dance Classes
- Theater Classes
How can parents sign up?
Parents/students can use the QR code in the flyer, call/e-mail us, or simply click on the link below to reserve a private lesson or sign up for a space in a group dance class session today; space is limited!!
PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOP SERIES: BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE AND COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY
Please join the DEI Committee for the final session of a three-part workshop series, led by teacher educator Kass Minor, a local D15 parent and author of Teaching Fiercely: Spreading Joy and Justice in Our Schools. The PTA and PS 107 school leadership have invested to provide this workshop to our community because we want all students to feel that they belong.
All parents and caregivers are welcome, including those who missed the first workshops. We hope to see you there! The workshop will take place this Thursday, May 1st from 7-8:30pm (on Zoom). Please sign up here.
SUPPORTING ALL LEARNERS: A WORKSHOP ON NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS
Join Dr. Kluger and the team at Interactive Discovery on our new date, Friday, May 30th at 9:30am, for a parent-focused workshop that explores the role of neuropsychological assessments in supporting a child's learning journey. In "Supporting All Learners," participants will learn what neuropsychological assessments are and how they can be of benefit, explore different learning profiles and how they impact education, and discover ways to interpret assessment results and collaborate with educators for effective support. This workshop offers insights and practical tips to empower you as a parent in navigating your child's educational path. It will be available both in-person in the cafeteria of PS 107 and live-streamed. Find out more on Konstella.
FUNDRAISERS
ANNUAL FUND
Please contribute to the Annual Fund, which directly supports essential school programs and resources. We are less than 10K away from reaching our fundraising goal for this year, please help get us over the finish line! Here’s how:
- Donate via Konstella here,
- Share this link with non-Konstella using friends and family, or
- Leave a check made out to PS 107 PTA with Ms. Nadia in the office.
- We also accept gifts of stock here - stock donations are tax-free!
YOUR GIFT MATTERS! Many thanks to our amazing school community for all of the ways you contribute.
SPRING MOVIE NIGHT
On Friday, May 16th at 7pm, bring your picnic blankets and folding chairs and get ready to watch 'Dogman' with PS107 friends and families on the big screen in the Big Yard. Volunteers will be on site selling pizza, popcorn, candy, and drinks with all proceeds from the event going to the PTA. Tickets always sell out, so please secure your seats ASAP using one of the following methods:
1. Volunteer (sign up to come soon!) to get a free ticket for you and guaranteed tickets for your family.
2. Buy tickets in the first wave on Wednesday May 7th @ 8:30pm (watch Konstella for the link).
3. Buy tickets in the second wave on Thursday May 8th @ 12:30pm.
*In the event of an inclement forecast, Spring Movie Night will be cancelled and everyone will receive a refund. The event will not be rescheduled.
SPECIAL EVENTS
COMMUNITY HELP IN PARK SLOPE (CHiPS) FOOD DRIVE
Every Wednesday at morning drop-off, rain or shine, the Community Outreach Committee will be collecting food donations for CHiPS, a soup kitchen and food pantry which helps support neighbors currently experiencing food insecurity.
Find volunteers by the school’s main entrance where they will be collecting:
o Sandwiches, (please label w/ contents)
o Bread Packages
o Lunch Meat Packages
o Eggs
o Tortillas
o Individually Portioned Prepared Meals, (please label w/ contents)
o Microwavable meals
o Jars of Peanut Butter and/or Jelly
o Cereal/Instant Oatmeal
o Shelf Stable Milk and Juice
o Fruit Cups
o Fresh Fruit
o Individually Wrapped Snacks
o Ziplock and Grocery Bags, and
o Plastic cutlery
SPRING PARK CLEAN-UP
Adults and students will gather to clean up garbage from a chosen section of Prospect Park. We will meet at the 9th St entrance and walk together to a select destination. Bring gloves, bags, sanitizer (or trash grabbers if you have them)... and your sense of fun! All students must be accompanied by an adult. Please sign up here, on Konstella. If you have any questions, contact kajalpatelbelow@gmail.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
For Teacher Appreciation Week, Monday, May 5th through Friday, May 9th, we recognize PS 107's fantastic teachers and staff with a week-long celebration that includes daily treats and surprises - including PS 107's famed pot luck!
Please sign up to participate as a volunteer, a pot-luck contributor, or in a variety of other roles on Konstella! Thanks to one and all for helping to show our school staff how much they mean to us!
ART DAY
The Art Committee is busy planning a day of creative fun for the annual PS107 Art Day on Saturday, May 10 from 12-3pm, in the Big Yard! We are looking for workshop leaders who will guide kids in art and craft based activities in a variety of materials. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please sign the Konstella form here and the Art Committee will be in touch about planning and securing supplies for your workshop. Please reach out to the following committee co-chairs with any questions: sarahkwarner@yahoo.com, jiaomin.ni@gmail.com, and kgwilkes@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration!
HOMESTEAD GRAND OPENING
Stop by our homestead grand opening before or after creating with us on Art Day! You will have the opportunity to meet and feed the PS 107 chickens, tour the coop, and learn all about the school garden. This event is open to the community so please be sure to sign up in advance, here.
NYCPS CALENDAR
Please click here for the complete 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year calendars.
UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENTS
April 25 to May 13 - CEC ELECTION VOTING OPEN!
May 1
- NYC KIDS RISE Seminar 9 am
- The Minor Collective 7 to 8:30 pm
May 7 & 8 - NYS Math Test for 3rd Grade
May 10
- ART DAY 12-3
- PS 107 Homestead Grand Opening 12-3
May 12 & 13 - NYS Math Test for 4th & 5th grades
May 14 - NYS Science Test for 5th grade
May 16 - Spring Movie Night
May 22 - Fifth Grade Talent Show 7pm
May 30 - Family Morning 8:20 am
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
May 26 - Memorial Day (School Closed)
June 5 - Eid al-Adha (School Closed)
June 6th - Clerical Day (Non Attendance Day for Students)
June 19 - Juneteenth (Schools Closed)