Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Festival/Girl's Day) is an occasion to pray for girls’ growth and happiness. Hinamatsuri is celebrated each year on March 3. Most families with girls display dolls for the Doll’s Festival called Hina-ningyo. Thank you to our parent volunteers and Japanese teachers, who set up the beautiful display.
Greetings PS147 Families,
Please read the attached letter from The New York City Department of Education regarding the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Join us for Movie Night on Thursday, February 16. Please see flyer for additional information.
In accordance with State law, all schools must test for lead in water every three years. In 2023, the Department of Education (DOE) will begin a new testing cycle, which will conclude in December 2025. In the first phase of this testing cycle, a third of buildings will be tested.
Our school building has been selected to be a part of the 2023 cohort. Attached, please find a letter that provides additional details surrounding the DOE’s lead testing protocols and procedures. Once the building has been tested and the lab results received, schools will receive a notification of the results. In any building where test results show even one water outlet above the action level, the DOE will implement its standard response protocol.
Families and staff should rest assured that New York City drinking water is safe and of the highest quality in the world. New York City’s water meets or exceeds all Federal and State standards. In addition, the DOE works with other City agencies to ensure there is safe drinking water in schools. The safety and well-being of students and staff is our highest priority.
Please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/space-and-facilities/space-and-facilities-reports/water-safety to learn more about the robust protocol we use to ensure the safety of drinking water in each and every school.
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.
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
Treasurer
Secretary
Yours truly,
Ms. Sandra Noyola
Principal
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!
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.
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
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
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
325 Bushwick Ave Brooklyn, New York 11206
Tel. (718) 497-0326
Fax. (718) 628-4988
*You can also connect with your teachers directly using the Staff Directory.
