The Wednesday Weekly

Dear PS 107 Families,

One of the things I am most proud of at PS 107 is the genuine diversity of our school community: the many cultures, backgrounds, identities, and life experiences that our children bring through our doors every day. That diversity is a gift, and it is something we work hard to celebrate and honor throughout the school year.

It is precisely because we care so deeply about this that I want to share something with you directly and honestly: in recent months, we have seen an increase in bias-related incidents across grade levels. These incidents have involved race, gender, gender expression, body image, and socioeconomic status, and they have occurred across classrooms and grades. They are not isolated to any one group of students or any one part of our building. In some of these incidents, students have shared that they were repeating language or ideas they encountered online. This is an important reminder of how much what children see and hear on their devices can shape the way they think and speak, and why it is so critical to monitor your child's personal device use closely and to keep the lines of communication open about what they are seeing online.

I want to be clear: bias-related incidents are not tolerated at PS 107. When they occur, we respond with accountability, education, and repair. Our job, as a school and as a community of families, is to make sure that when that happens, there are real consequences, real learning, and real effort to make things right.

How We Respond When an Incident Occurs

When a bias-related incident is reported at PS 107, we take it seriously and follow clear protocols outlined by the NYC Public Schools Office of Safety and Youth Development. We speak with all of the children involved and reach out to the families of everyone affected. Internally, these incidents are also discussed in broad terms, maintaining confidentiality throughout, at our Safety Committee meetings and with our student wellness team and our staff and parent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) teams, so that we can put proactive educational measures in place and work to ensure these incidents do not repeat themselves.

How We Work Proactively

Responding to incidents is only part of the picture. We also work proactively, throughout the school year, to build a culture of belonging and respect. Here is some of what that looks like at PS 107:

Our One Book, One School Community project brings our entire school together around a shared text each month, often connected to the Heritage Month we are celebrating. These books are chosen to help children take the perspective of people who are different from them, as well as to recognize themselves in the characters they meet. We want every child to feel proud when they see their community represented, and to come to understand that difference is what makes our world so rich and worth celebrating.
Our Heritage Month celebrations honor the many cultures and communities that make up PS 107, Brooklyn, New York City, and our nation, and help students understand that many different groups of people have contributed to making our country what it is. Diversity is a strength, and these celebrations make that tangible for children.
Our PurposeFull People curriculum addresses these themes directly, particularly through the Kindness and Respect modules.
Our classroom libraries are carefully curated to include books representing a wide range of cultures, life circumstances, and experiences.
Our Meet the Writers partnership brings authors with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and characters into our school community.
Many of our in-school residencies expose students to a variety of cultural traditions and forms of artistic expression.

How Families Can Help

School can only do so much. These conversations need to happen at home, too. We share our monthly One Book, One School Community discussion guides with you so that you can revisit these books at home and talk about them with your children. We also encourage you to explore the following resources, recommended by our Respect for All Liaison and school counselor, Sarah Green:

Websites:

Raising Race Conscious Children is a wonderful resource with a wide range of strategies for talking with your child about race
NYC Public Schools' Together for Justice page offers a range of resources for families
A great curated list of picture books about diversity from Doing Good Together

Some recommended read-alouds to explore together:

A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory
The Colors of Us by Karen Katz
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold
Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell

If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of these resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to Sarah Green, PS 107’s Respect for All liaison at sgreen15@schools.nyc.gov.

It Takes All of Us

Building a community where every single child feels that they belong and that their identity is seen and respected is not the work of any one person or any one institution. It takes all of us. Thank you for being partners in this, for having these conversations with your children at home, and for trusting us to have them at school. We are in this together.

Warmly,

Ms. Joanna

DID SOMEBODY SAY PIZZA PARTY?!? STAY TUNED FOR RESULTS

Once again, the PTA has agreed to sponsor a pizza party for the classes that achieve a 95% completion rate for the NYC School Survey :)

We will release results the week following Friday May 1st. We need to allow 2 weeks for any mailed in surveys to be received and entered. Fingers crossed 🤞 and thank you to the PTA for their generosity 🫶

NYCPS APRIL FAMILY UPDATE

This month’s letter features important information about Summer Rising offers, admissions updates, the NYC School Survey, a new automated language assistant, and April events.

Please click here to access the April Update or open the attachment below.

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Please click here to review the NYCPS guidance.

NYCPS is taking feedback and comments on this guidance through May 8, 2026.

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NYC SCHOOLS ACCOUNT - NYCSA

The NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is a NYCPS parent account for students that enables parents/guardians to view all of their children’s records - grades, fitnessgrams, attendance, your child’s NYCPS email, etc. We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to have their own account. Any custodial parent who does not have their own NYCSA , please contact Nadia for instructions and your unique account creation code.

To set up your account, you will need a unique account creation code and your child's OSIS # or Student ID.

A letter with directions and with your unique account creation code will be sent to you.
The OSIS# or Student ID is an 9 digit number that can be found in Operoo in the Student Profile.

SCHOOL NEWS

Five Day Week April Edition
Missed the March PTA Meeting? You can check out the minutes here.
Get Involved: 2026–27 PTA Board & SLT Opportunities

SPECIAL EVENTS HOSTED BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER ROBERT CARROLL

FREE PAPER SHREDDING!

Stay a step ahead of scammers and fraudsters at Assemblymember Robert Carroll’s FREE paper shredding event. Watch your documents go into the NYC Department of Sanitation on-site Shred Truck.

📆THURSDAY APRIL 30, 2026

⏰9 a.m. − 12 p.m.

📍416 7th Avenue (between 13th and 14th Streets)

For more information on this free event or any other community concern, please contact the office of Assemblymember Robert Carroll at 718-788-7221.

SPRING CLEAN & GREEN

This event is co-sponsored by City Council Member Shahana Hanif's office.

📆SUNDAY MAY 3

⏰10 a.m. − 2 p.m.

📍Entrance to Prospect Park on Prospect Park Southwest & Parkside Avenue, Across from TD Bank

E-Cycling: computers, monitors, printers/scanners, keyboards, mice, cables, TVs, VCRs and DVD players, phones, audio/visual equipment, cell phones and PDAs https://www.lesecologycenter.org/calendar/ prospect-park/ (no air conditioners, appliances, batteries or media such as discs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, etc.)
Textile Recycling: clothing, shoes, towels, hats, bags, gloves, linens and bedding, curtains, clean fabric
FREE Paper Shredding: Stay ahead of ID thieves and shred your important documents (no magazines, cardboard, metal or plastic)

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MARBLE HEALTH PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS

Helping Kids Succeed: Executive Function Strategies

TUESDAY, APRIL 28 @ 7:00 PM

SIGN UP HERE

Demystifying Therapy: A Parent’s Guide to Mental Health Support

WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 @ 8:00 PM EST

SIGN UP HERE

Prosperando juntos: Mejorando la comunicación familiar (En español)

MARTES, 12 DE MAYO A LAS 6:00 PM EST

SIGN UP HERE

Finding Calm in Chaos: Helping Students Navigate Political Anxiety

TUESDAY, MAY 19 @ 7:00 PM EST

SIGN UP HERE

Friendships, Cliques & Conflict: Helping Kids Navigate their Social World

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 @ 8:00 PM EST

SIGN UP HERE

SCHOOL RESOURCES

HELPFUL TIPS

Please click here for helpful tips regarding, absences, late arrivals, and more!

PARENT/CAREGIVER HANDBOOK & DEVICE/SCREEN USE POLICY

If you have questions about school operations, policies, or procedures, be sure to check our Parent Handbook first. Please click this link to view our Device Policy as well : PS 107 Cell Phone, Smart Watch, and Other Device Policy

If you don’t see the answer there, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher if it is classroom-specific or Nadia Benlarbi, Parent Coordinator, if you have more of a school-wide question, at nbenlarbi2@schools.nyc.gov.

ONLINE REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT

Please click here for student email account and google classroom tech support information.

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MUTUAL AID RESOURCES

Please use this resource list compiled by District 15 Parent Coordinators: Resources for Mutual Aid.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Please see the attached important update from the NYCPS Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Please feel free to reach out to Nadia if you have any concerns or questions.

ACADEMIC & SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING RESOURCES

NEW SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM

Our school community has moved into a new and important chapter of our PurposeFull People character education curriculum: the value of Honesty.

For more on our Honesty module, please take a look at the PurposeFull People parent newsletter here, which includes activities that you can do at home as a family to reinforce this value. And feel free to reach out to your child's teacher to learn more about what their specific grade is exploring.

Previous Units:

PurposeFull People’s Family Newsletter on Respect
PurposeFull People Family Newsletter on Responsibility
PurposeFull People Family Newsletter on Gratitude
PurposeFull People Family Newsletter on Empathy
PurposeFull People Family Newsletter on Perseverance

D15 FAMILY MATH & LITERACY GUIDES

WIT & WISDOM WORKSHOP with ANNA SCHIDLOVSKY

On February 10th, we held a workshop for our Wit & Wisdom curriculum, led by our instructional coach, Anna Schidlovsky from Teaching Matters. If you missed the workshop and would like to learn more about our core ELA curriculum, Wit + Wisdom (known as Arts + Letters in Kindergarten), please review the meeting recording and the presentation slides.

PS 107 PARENT WORKSHOP: MAKE MATH FUN at HOME

We recently held a Math Workshop presented by Ed Schulz, PS 107 5th grade math teacher and math leader.

Grades K to 2

Here is the presentation for grades K - 2 : Family Math K to 2
This is the video from the presentation: Make Math Fun at Home (K to 2)

Grades 3 to 5

Here is the presentation for grades 3 to 5 : Family Math 3 to 5

This is the video from the presentation: Make Math Fun at Home (3 to 5)

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHiPS Food Drive – WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 8:20am
Math Magic - WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 7:30am
Thursday Morning Track Runs - WEEKLY: Thursdays, 7am
Wine Donations (Collection Point: Rider) - NOW through Thursday, April 23, 12pm-7pm
PTA Meeting - Thursday, April 23, 7:30pm
Spring Auction and Gala - Friday, April 24, 7pm

SAVE THE DATE

AAPI and Jewish American Heritage Month - May (ongoing)
PSSE Meeting - Friday, May 1, 8:30am
Spring Movie Night - Friday, May 1, 7pm
Brooklyn Cyclones Fundraiser Game - Saturday, May 2
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Spring Fling - Wednesday, June 3, 6:30pm
NY Liberty Fundraiser Game - Sunday, June 14, 3pm

A Note on School Safety Agent Sharon Hosannah's Family

As many of you may have seen on our Instagram page, our beloved School Safety Agent Sharon Hosannah's daughter's family recently lost their home and all of their possessions in a devastating house fire. If you are in a position to help them get back on their feet, please consider donating to their GoFundMe page here. Every amount, large or small, makes a difference.

Thank you for the generosity and care that you always show for our extended PS 107 family.

CLUBS AND MEETINGS

PTA MEETING

Join us for the April PTA Meeting on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:30pm. This meeting will take place on zoom.

Missed the March PTA Meeting? You can check out the minutes here.

MATH MAGIC

Join us weekly in the PS 107 Art Room for Math Magic! Every Wednesday, from 7:30am until 8:20am, enjoy puzzles, games, coffee for the adults (bring your own reusable mug if possible), doughnuts, and Pi. All ages and skill levels welcome. Parents must stay with students—no drop-offs. Questions? Contact Elaine Mui at eemooey@gmail.com

THURSDAY MORNING TRACK RUN (TMTR)

Track is back!!! Every Thursday at 7am, from now to the end of the school year (weather permitting), students in grades K-5 and their guardians are invited to join the legendary PS 107 Track Team for a weekly morning run in Prospect Park. TMTR will meet in front of PS 107 where participants will warm up before heading to Bartel-Pritchard Square for a 30 minute run/trot/jog. No running experience required - we hope to see you there!

PSSE MEETING

Friday, May 1st, after morning drop-off, please join PSSE for an informal gathering at Pasta Louise on 12th Street. PSSE creates a safe space where parents can discuss successes and challenges and offer each other support. The group welcomes families of PS 107 students with or without an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), with or without a diagnosis, or anyone looking to connect and learn more. All are welcome!

FUNDRAISERS

ANNUAL FUND

Contribute to the Annual Fund, which directly supports essential school programs and resources. We are nearing the end of the year but have not yet reached our goal. Please help us get over the finish line with your donation! Here’s how:

Make a one-time or monthly donation online via Konstella by clicking here.

Share this public link with non-Konstella users (e.g. extended family and friends).
Make a gift of stock here.
Find out if your employer offers a matching gift program - if so, taking the extra step to secure a corporate match makes a huge difference!

Why support the Annual Fund?

PS 107 relies on PTA support to supplement DOE funding, which consistently falls short of what's needed. This partnership between families and the school makes possible important programs such as Art and Science, as well as supplies, curriculum materials, extra classroom support, and so much more. THANK YOU in advance for your contribution! Please contact PS 107 parent Betsy Goldfarb with any questions about the Annual Fund: betsy@ps107.org.

TIME WITH TEACHER RAFFLE

The 'Time with Teacher Raffle' gives your child a chance to win a special experience with PS 107 teachers, administration, and staff! To enter, please fill out the form coming home in your child's backpack this week and indicate how many “tickets” you’d like to purchase for each experience. Payment can be made by cash or check (payable to PS 107 PTA) and returned to your child’s teacher or handed to Margaux Turchiano or Sarah Liebel at morning drop-off during the week of April 20–24. Tickets may also be purchased online via Zeffy. For confidential financial assistance, please contact Parent Coordinator Nadia Benlarbi at NBenlarbi2@schools.nyc.gov. Email Margaux (margaux@ps107.org) or Sarah (sarah.l.liebel@gmail.com) with questions.

BROOKLYN CYCLONES FUNDRAISER GAME

On Saturday May 2nd, Come enjoy an evening at the Ballpark with fellow 107 families cheering on the Brooklyn Cyclones. A portion of ticket sales support our school. Get your tickets here.

NEW YORK LIBERTY FUNDRAISER GAME

On Sunday, June 14th, come out to Barclays Center and watch the New York Liberty with the 107 community. Tickets purchased help raise funds for the PTA. Get your tickets here.

SPECIAL EVENTS

AAPI HERITAGE MONTH

May is AAPI Heritage Month! If your child identifies as Asian American, Hawaiian, and/or Pacific Islander, we'd love to celebrate their identity. If they'd like to participate in our poster project (see last year's display for reference), please complete this survey as soon as possible.

Contact PS 107 parents Avon, Neeta, or Nisha with questions: Avon Khowong akhowong@gmail.com, neetamenon1@gmail.com, nisha.lauren@gmail.com

JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! If your student would like to be featured on the JAHM bulletin board, please send the following to LindsayRobinson315@gmail.com:

1. Photo of your student

2. Full Name

3. Class

4. A few sentences sharing what they love about being Jewish!

COMMUNITY HELP IN PARK SLOPE (CHiPS) FOOD DRIVE

Every Wednesday at morning drop-off, rain or shine, the Aid and Action 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 the items detailed above.

Please note: Students can now earn the Food Drive Merit Pin by volunteering at the CHiPS collection table on Wednesday mornings. Email Julie Mee Schmidt (juliem@ps107.org) if your child would like to volunteer for this service project.

SPRING AUCTION AND GALA

The Spring Auction THIS Friday, April 24th at 7pm is officially sold out. If you would like to join the waitlist, fill out this Google form to be added. There are still 2 check-out volunteer tickets available for $100/person. Volunteers are needed at the end of the night to help check guests out as they leave. If you’re interested, please email auction@ps107.org.

You don't need to attend the Auction on Friday to participate in the Silent Auction and Sign Up Parties..they are both officially open online — and EVERYONE is welcome to bid! The Silent Auction will close at 10pm on the night of the Gala, April 24th. Please note, all bids are final.

👉 Click here to browse and bid now. New This Year: Sign Up Parties! Your fellow PS 107 parents have generously offered to host some truly special experiences. Grab fixed-price seats at intimate dinners, a Spa Evening, an Art Tour, a Flower Arranging Class, or a Cocktail-Making night. These are not to be missed!

SPRING MOVIE NIGHT

Tickets have almost sold out for Spring Movie Night, "The Secret Life of Pets," on Friday, May 1st at 7:30pm. (Doors open at 7pm.) Please click here to order tickets and If you missed your chance to get tickets, you can join the waitlist here. For those attending, as a safety reminder: please be sure to supervise the children in your care at all times. Running, ball playing, and climbing on the fence are not permitted. We’re here to enjoy a movie together—let’s keep it safe and fun for everyone!

SPRING FLING

Save the Date: This year's Spring Fling will take place Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 to 9:00pm in the Big Yard. DJ, dancing, pizza, snacks, drinks. The whole school community, together in the big yard. We can't wait to see you there!

WINE WALL

Please consider donating a bottle of wine to help stock the Wine Wall. Every bottle — at any price point — helps make this exciting new feature a success and supports our school. Wine donations will be collected at RIDER (1016 8th Ave, between 10th & 11th St) from NOW until the week of Auction during store hours: 12pm - 7pm. Thank you for helping us raise a glass to something new at this year’s Gala!

TEACHER & STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK

We’re excited to celebrate PS107 Teachers & Staff Appreciation Week from May 4–8! This is a special opportunity to show our incredible teachers, staff, and administrators just how much they mean to our community—and we need your help to make it truly memorable. The week will culminate in a Thank You Potluck on Friday May 8th. Please sign up now to bring food, supplies, or to volunteer for this special day of appreciation.

SUPPORTING THE PTA = SUPPORTING PS 107

Thank you to everyone in our school community for all of the ways you show up!

**NEW 2026-2027 NYCPS CALENDAR - click here

2025-2026 NYCPS CALENDAR - click here

2025-2026 KONSTELLA/SCHOOL CALENDAR - click here

UPCOMING EVENTS

April 30 & May 1- NYS Math Test for Grades 3 to 5

May 1 - Spring Movie Night in the Big Yard

May 13 - NYS Science Test — Grade 5 only

May 15 - Grandparents /Special Friend Day 8:20 to 10 am

May 16 - Art Day

June 3 - Spring Fling

HOLIDAYS / SCHOOL CLOSURES

May 25 - Memorial Day (school closed)

May 27 - Eid al Adha (school closed)

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHiPS Food Drive – WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 8:20am
Math Magic - WEEKLY: Wednesdays, 7:30am
Thursday Morning Track Runs - WEEKLY: Thursdays, 7am
Wine Donations (Collection Point: Rider) - NOW through Thursday, April 23, 12pm-7pm
PTA Meeting - Thursday, April 23, 7:30pm
Spring Auction and Gala - Friday, April 24, 7pm

SAVE THE DATE

AAPI and Jewish American Heritage Month - May (ongoing)
PSSE Meeting - Friday, May 1, 8:30am
Spring Movie Night - Friday, May 1, 7pm
Brooklyn Cyclones Fundraiser Game - Saturday, May 2
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
Spring Fling - Wednesday, June 3, 6:30pm
NY Liberty Fundraiser Game - Sunday, June 14, 3pm

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