The Wednesday Weekly
May 27, 2026
Dear PS 107 Families,
June is right around the corner, and it is going to be a full and joyful month here at PS 107. We have so much to look forward to: Pride Month, Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Big Yard Games, grade-wide picnics, Spring Fling, and, for our fifth grade families, graduation. More details on all of these to come, but it is shaping up to be a wonderful end to the school year.
Congratulations to Our New School Leadership Team (SLT) Parent Representatives
We are thrilled to welcome Nisha Aoyama and Zoe Schlesinger as our newly elected School Leadership Team (SLT) parent representatives. The SLT plays a vital role in school-based decision-making and shaping the direction of our community — it is made up of equal parts parents and staff, and serves as a kind of board of directors for the school, guiding big-picture planning and policy. We are so grateful to Nisha and Zoe for their willingness to bring their time, perspective, and energy to this work.
We also want to take a moment to honor two parent leaders who have completed their two-year terms on the SLT: Crystal Park and Louise Holbrook. Crystal and Louise, your wisdom, commitment, and partnership have meant so much to our school community. Thank you.
A quick note for those who are newer to PS 107: the SLT is a school-based governance body and is separate from the PTA, even though SLT parent representative elections are held as part of PTA meetings.
Spring Fling is One Week Away!
Get your dancing shoes ready — Spring Fling is next Wednesday, June 3rd, from 6:30–9:00 pm in the Big Yard! This annual PS 107 tradition is one of the best nights of the year: music, dancing, food, and fun under the stars. A huge thank you to parent leads Erin Bestereich and Cara Ruda for making the magic happen once again.
If you haven't yet purchased tickets, you can do so here. And a reminder: if the cost of tickets would be a barrier for your family, please reach out to Parent Coordinator Nadia Benlarbi at nbenlarbi2@schools.nyc.gov. All families are welcome at PS 107 events, and we never want cost to stand in the way.
Preparing for the 2026-27 School Year: Building New Classes
We are beginning the work of building classes for next school year. This process involves multiple rounds of review by classroom teachers, specialty staff, and our administrative team, and we put a lot of thought and care into ensuring that every child is placed in a class where they will learn and grow.
A few important things to know about this process:
We are not able to take requests for specific teachers, nor can we honor requests to avoid particular teachers.
We cannot guarantee that your child will be placed with their closest friends, and we know that can be disappointing. In our experience, though, students quickly make new friends — and they see their old friends regularly in spaces like recess, grade-wide activities, and after-school.
In most cases, teachers are already aware of the social dynamics that may need thoughtful attention. But if there is something you believe we may not know, please share it with your child's current teacher by Wednesday, June 10th.
We do not make class changes in August after assignments go out. Shifts at that stage create a domino effect across the grade, and it is not something we are able to accommodate.
As always, it is a privilege to be part of this community. We have a lot to look forward to in the weeks ahead, and a lot to celebrate together.
Warmly,
Ms Joanna
SCHOOL SURVEY PIZZA PARTY WINNERS
Thank you to the PTA and parents for funding the school survey pizza party for the following classes:
- K-108
- 4-307
- 2-203
Thank you Ms. Cynthia, Ms. Jen & Ms Renee, and Ms. Gina & Ms. Abby for your assistance 💙💛
Your child's teacher will schedule this for the class.
NYC Kids Rise: Save for College Program
All students in Kindergarten through 4th grade are eligible to participate in the NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program, and we are working hard to get as many families as possible to activate their child's account. Their account starts with $100, and they will also receive a $25 reward just for activating it — no personal information required!
To activate your child's NYC Scholarship Account, follow these steps:
Go to nyckr.org/act-now
Enter your child's ZIP code, birthdate, and Student ID or OSIS number, then click Submit
Enter your name, email, and create a password
Read and accept the Terms of Use, then click Create User Profile
You can also watch a short video guide if you'd like a walkthrough.
If you are not interested in participating, please opt out through your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): log in, click the "Postsecondary Planning" tile, then click "NYC Kids Rise Save for College Program" to review the program information and opt out – or print and complete this form and return it to your child’s teacher.
LOST & FOUND:
Did you Lose Me? Please check this document to see if there are any missing items that we have found 😄
If you have already claimed an item included here, YAY!
Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS
- Missed the May PTA Meeting? You can check out the minutes here.
- Five Day Week April Edition
PARK PICNICS 2026
Please see the dates below and save the date!
Your child's teacher or class parents will share specifics for the day.
- June 2 - Kindergarten & Pre K Park Picnic
- June 9 - Second Grade Park Picnic
- June 10 - First Grade Park Picnic
- June 11 - Fifth Grade Park Picnic
- June 16 - Third Grade Park Picnic
- June 17 - Fourth Grade Park Picnic
D15 FAMILY FUN DAY
We are excited to announce the District 15 Family Fun Day on June 4th, 2026, which will take place at PS 94 The Henry Longfellow School! The event will feature soccer and other fun activities along with a resource share for families. It will be a fun and engaging day for all ages!
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Important Information:
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
To help us plan and ensure a smooth event, we kindly ask you to complete the following survey.
FREE NDI DANCE & MUSIC SUMMER PROGRAM
From Monday, July 27th - Friday, August 7th, children will experience high-energy and engaging dance and music classes taught by a team of NDI Teachers and Musicians, who will take children on a thrilling, creative journey culminating in a performance.
*No previous dance or music experience is necessary.
Classes take place at the NDI Center on 217 W. 147th Street in Harlem from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. There will be a performance for families at 11:15am on Aug 7th.
Parents/guardians and children must attend a mandatory orientation on Wednesday, June 3 at 5:30-6:30 pm at the NDI Center. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Spots are limited and this program can fill up quickly!
MARBLE HEALTH PARENT/CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS
Friendships, Cliques & Conflict: Helping Kids Navigate their Social World
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 @ 8:00 PM EST
Navigating AI: Supporting Students in a Changing World
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 @ 8:00 PM EST
How to Be Your LGBTQ+ Child's Greatest Ally
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 @ 7:00 PM EST
Managing Screen Time Over the Summer
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 @ 7:00 PM EST
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.
Please click here for student email account and google classroom tech support information.
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
CLUBS AND MEETINGS
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) Parent Representatives
We are excited to announce that Nisha Aoyama and Zoë Schlesinger were elected to serve as parent representatives on the School Leadership Team for the upcoming two-year term.
The School Leadership Team plays an important role in supporting school-based decision-making and helping shape the direction of our school community. We are grateful to our newly elected representatives for their willingness to dedicate their time, perspective, and energy to this work.
Please join us in congratulating Nisha Aoyama and Zoë Schlesinger on their election, and thank you again to all who participated in the process.
Thank you to our outgoing SLT Parent Representatives, Louise Holbrook and Crystal Park, as well as outgoing PTA Co-President and SLT PTA Representative, Adam Cobb, for your dedication and hard work on SLT these past two years!
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!
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.
AAPI AFFINITY GROUP ANNUAL SNACK SALE!
Don't miss the AAPI Affinity Group's Annual Snack Sale to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month. This year, the snack sale will be on Friday, May 29 from dismissal to 5:30 (or whenever snacks sell out) in front of the school. We will have a variety of Asian snacks available for sale at $6/bag. This year, we've sourced an assortment of sweet and savory snacks from China, Japan, Thailand, India, Iran, and Bangladesh. All proceeds will go to the PTA.
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
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 FLING
Fling is coming up fast: the big party will be Wednesday, June 3rd from 6:30–9:00pm. If you haven’t already, grab your tickets here! $10 per person (free for children 3 and under), buy in advance to skip the line. To make this night a SUCCESS, we need parent support: We’re asking at least 3 parents from each classroom to select a volunteer slot for the event.
Depending on the task, kids love helping out too! This event only works if the community shows up. To volunteer, please sign up here.
COMMUNITY CLOTHING SWAP @ PS 124
Please join us in the PS 124 School Yard on on Saturday, June 13th from 10-12:30pmfor the Mutual Aid Clothing and Housewares Swap! You are welcome to donate clean, gently used summer clothing, "shop" for items your family needs, or both! There is no obligation to donate in order to take items home. Participate by volunteering with your child (sort and fold clothes for at least 20 minutes to earn a Clothing Drive Merit Pin) or dropping off donations pre-sorted by size and gender. (Please bring only clean, in-season, high-quality items.) We hope to see you there!
**NEW 2026-2027 NYCPS CALENDAR - click here
2025-2026 NYCPS CALENDAR - click here
2025-2026 KONSTELLA/SCHOOL CALENDAR - click here
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 2 - Kindergarten & Pre K Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
June 3 - Spring Fling 6:30 pm
June 4 - D15 Family Fun Day
June 8 - Big Yard Games School event
June 9 - Second Grade Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
June 10 - First Grade Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
June 11 - Fifth Grade Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
June 16 - Third Grade Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
June 17 - Fourth Grade Park Picnic (more details from your child's teacher to follow)
HOLIDAYS / SCHOOL CLOSURES
June 4 & 5 - Student Non-Attendance Days
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