P.S. 147 Isaac Remsen

Important Updates

• a-un Brooklyn

  Dear PS147 School Community,

  For your kind consideration, a-un Brooklyn, https://www.aunbrooklyn.com/, a Japanese restaurant located in the vicinity of our school located on Knickerbocker Avenue off of Flushing Avenue invites us to a special day of cuisine.  a-un Brooklyn has supported our school community in the past by introducing the Japanese culinary arts to many of our students last school year.  a-un Brooklyn even hosted a Superintendent's meeting with Principals last school year at our school as well.  These events were free of charge to our students and school.

  We are honored to have their support and in turn ask that you consider supporting this small business should you be interested.  The flyer is attached with pertinent information including menu and costs.

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• PTA Expedited Elections

  FIRST NOTICE

  January 27, 2023

  Dear P.S. 147 Community,

  This letter serves as notification that due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2022-2023 PTA Executive Board has resigned effective Tuesday, January 24, 2023.  I would like to take this opportunity to genuinely thank the existing 2022-2023 PTA Executive Board for their partnership, collaboration, professionalism, dedication and support of our entire school.  We are so very grateful for your service and hope that you will continue to be actively engaged members of the PTA general membership.

  Expedited elections will take place virtually on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 from 5:30pm – 6:00pm.  Nominations will be taken from the floor.  The link for the meeting is https://zoom.us/j/2320968564.  Positions available are as follows:

  President

  • Presides at all PTA meetings
  • Meets with executive board members to plan agendas for general membership meeting
  • A mandatory member of the School Leadership Team
  • Is responsible for disseminating information discussed at SLT meeting to members of the PTA
  • Attends meetings of the Presidents’ Council regularly, communicates information from those meetings to the PTA membership, and solicits feedback to share with the Presidents’ Council

  Treasurer

  • Keeps a record of all income received by and all expenditures of the PTA
  • Prepares tax forms and interim reports
  • Deposits monies in the PTA checking account
  • Signs PTA checks
  • Assists with the June transfer of financial records
  • In the event of an audit, assists the audit committee or external auditors by making all records available
  • Collect fundraising receipts, writes checks, disburses funds to support PTA programs and documents those activities

  Secretary

  • Record minutes at all Association meetings
  • Prepare and distribute notices, agendas, sign-in sheets and materials to the general membership and P.S. 147 School Community
  • Prepare and read the minutes at Association meetings
  • Communicate upcoming Association events to the general membership and P.S. 147 community
  • Coordinate, draft and oversee all written (excluding email and text message) official Association correspondence with general members of the Association including, but not limited to, solicitations for funds and speakers as well as thank-you notes for Association donations

  Yours truly,

  Ms. Sandra Noyola

  Principal

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• Japan Society Art Activity

  Our students were treated to an art class led by the Japan Society.  Students learned about the Japanese New Year as well as traditional foods and activities to commemorate the celebration.  We are including the translated article, from the Japanese newspaper, Shukan New York Seitaksu!  Way to go PS147!

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• Upcoming Elementary Admissions Events

  Families can attend these upcoming elementary admissions virtual events to learn more about the pre-K admissions applications process; sessions will be held from 6:00–7:00 p.m. on January 26, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. on February 1, and/or from 6:00–7:00 p.m. on February 15. Interpretation services are available at the events.

  • 2023 ES Fall Events Flyer.pdf

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• Lunar New Year

  This Sunday, January 22, 2023 is Lunar New Year.  We wish our Asian and Pacific Island community members a wonderful new year filled with peace, prosperity and good health.

  Sincerely,

  PS147

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• Japan Society's Oshogatsu: New Year's Celebration

  Join Japan Society's Oshogatsu: New Year's Celebration on Sunday, January 29th!

  Activities include:
  -Japanese taiko drum performance
  -Drum mini-workshop
  -Live giant ink-painting demonstration
  -New Year's calligraphy workshop (kakizome)
  -Postcard-making (nengajo)
  -Take-home craft kits
  
  This event is free of cost for all PS147 families. (Choose "Cool Culture" when selecting tickets)
  
  There are two sessions available:
  Session 1: 10:30am to 12:00pm
  Link: https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/f4846102-ad59-41b4-2818-f8230aebb7f8
  
  Session 2: 1:00pm to 2:30pm
  Link: https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/862dd77f-5740-c12b-9cca-89d4bbe32822

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• NYC Chancellor's Cold Weather Guidance

  January, 2023

  Dear PS147 Families,

  Studies have shown that children benefit from outdoor play.  As a result, I would like to bring to your attention the guidelines shared with Principals on January 4, 2023 for outdoor play during the winter months of the school year. 

  Guidelines for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather
  Children benefit from vigorous exercise and should be given the opportunity to play outside whenever possible. Unless it is snowing, there is ice on the playground, or the wind chill factor produces an effective temperature below zero degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius), temperature alone should not be a barrier to outdoor play. 

  As per the NYCDOE Chancellor’s Guidelines, all public schools are encouraged to work with their staff on maintaining outdoor play periods.  Students are to be sent to school daily dressed warmly and take precautions ensuring that they are appropriately dressed on very cold days. When outdoors, students and staff are to cover exposed skin, wear warm clothing, and use multiple layers to maintain warmth. 

  In addition, as per the NYCDOE Chancellor’s Guidelines, students who need to avoid the cold weather for medical reasons must submit a note from their healthcare provider to the school nurse. 

  I hope that this information clarifies guidelines relative to outdoor play.  As always, if you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

  Thank you,

  Ms. Sandra Noyola

  Principal

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• Kindergarten Registration Application is now open!

  Families have until January 20, 2023 to apply.  Please click here for more information.  You may also register for one of our upcoming Open Houses.  

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• Santa Visit

  The office of Councilmember Gutierrez would like to invite you to their Christmas event taking place on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Take a picture with Santa and come celebrate the holiday spirit. Please see attached flyer for more informatin.  Looking forward to seeing some of you on Saturday!

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• Open House Dates

  Greetings,

  PS147 is proud to announce that we will be hosting Open House tours.  Please see attached flyer for further information.

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