PTA Newsletter | No. 23

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Dear BNS Families,

This weekend, we had a great time  playing games and raising funds at Our Warrior Foundation Carnival Fundraiser for Brain Tumor Awareness. The event followed the 2022 BNS Band Share, where a great many students came together to play original songs and favorites on flutes, violins, snare drums, trombones, saxophones, cellos, ukuleles and more. What a wonderful celebration! A big thank you to Rima and Sarah for your incredible effort.

Remember: We're always here for you! Reach out to your PTA presidents with questions, concerns or feedback (richambler@gmail.com and mahshad.vakili@gmail.com). 

Sincerely,
Your BNS PTA

Login to Join the DEI General Meeting 5/26 @7pm

Please join us for the final DEI General Meeting of the school year on May 26th at 7pm via Zoom (link below.) We will be looking both back at what we have accomplished and forward to how this work can continue to evolve at BNS. Please come with thoughts/ideas or just to be in community!

BNS 2022 Read A Thon: Continue Collecting Sponsorship Money

Money has been coming in through Konstella for the 2022 BNS Read A Thon over the past two weeks, so please continue to collect your sponsorship money. These are the Konstella payment links if you need to pass them onto to your kid's sponsors:

Call for PTA Newsletter Writer for 2022-23

It has been a delight supporting the PTA and producing the bi-weekly newsletter. We are still looking for another writer to take on the role in the 2022-23 school year. It is a great way to contribute to the school community and keep abreast of what is going on! Please email the PTA at pta2021@bns146.org. We'll continue posting this call for volunteers through the end of this year and beginning again in September.

BNS Hoodies and Totes are the Best! Buy One to Support Our School

The BNS PTA Springtime Hoodie and Tote Bag sale continues. All hoodies and totes will be delivered via backpack to your kid. Help us pay for all of the enrichment programs from BAX, Music, Science to the farm, field trips and more! Interested? Click here to pick up your favorite BNS swag today! And, we're also offering the option to donate a hoodie. All donated hoodies will be distributed by Diane and Malika. To request a hoodie, please email familiesforfamilies@bns146.org. This is a confidential email address, and no parents or PTA members are involved. 

NYC is Now at a COVID-19 High (Orange) Alert Level

Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in New York City, the city is now at a COVID-19 high (orange) alert level. This means there is significant spread of COVID-19 in the city. We urge you to take the following proven precautions to protect your family and our communities:

  • Wear a mask. We recommend that everyone age 2 and older wear a well-fitting mask in all public indoor settings, including at school, even if not required.

  • Get vaccinated and boosted. Everyone age 5 and older should get vaccinated against COVID-19, including getting a booster shot when eligible. Find out where: nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or by calling 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692).

  • Stay home when sick. Everyone should stay home if they are sick or test positive for COVID-19 and follow all guidance, including wearing a well-fitting face mask for 10 days.

  • Get tested. To find a testing site, visit nyc.gov/covidtest(Open external link). Testing is free at many sites.

  • Consider other precautions, such as avoiding crowds, limiting gatherings to a small number of people, increasing ventilation, and wearing a higher quality mask.

Please Take the BNS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council Survey  

The DEI Council launched in 2019 and a lot of progress has been made thus far. As we continue to think about the future, we’d like your input to ensure we are creating a DEI Council that is diverse and the initiatives and solutions that are inclusive, equitable and impactful. Please take this quick survey by clicking here to help in this process--and thanks to those of you who have already done so.

Consider Showing Support for the D15 and BCS Consortium Superintendents 

BNS and BCS share a mission and vision of what public education can be, and we’ve built it at 610 Henry.  We also share this moment of transition to a new mayor and schools chancellor.  Our D15 superintendent, Anita Skop, and the BCS Consortium superintendent, Alan Cheng, are being asked by the Chancellor to reapply for their positions during this critical time.  Below is more information about our superintendents and what you can do to support them both: Read more about Anita Skop and Alan Cheng 

☑️ Reminders

LEADERSHIP'S LETTER TO THE BNS COMMUNITY: Read Diane and Malika's weekly letter  

SCHOOL FOOD MENUS: Check what's on the menu in May 

DAILY HEALTH SCREENER: Please fill out NYC DOE Health Screening ahead of time every day. If you need a printout of the paper screener, please ask your child's teacher.

SCHOOL PICTURES READY TO PURCHASE:  Click here for information on viewing and ordering your photos. 

Looking Ahead

Bookmark the 2021–2022 DOE school calendar here. BNS events and important dates are also on the Konstella calendar. 

May 26: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion final meeting @7pm via zoom

May 30: Memorial Day, no school

June 3: Interrupting Bigotry Performance Share with the Ella Baker School 

June 7: Clerical Day, no school

June 9: Anniversary Day, no school

June 11: End of Year Gratitude Celebration @3:30pm

June 14: School leadership team meeting @4pm

June 20: Juneteenth - school is closed

BNS PTA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, 2021–2022

Co-Presidents:

  • Rich Ambler, parent of Elena (2nd grade, Andrew and Greta)

  • Mahshad Hall, parent of Ruby (Kindergarten, Mary Ann)

Co-Treasurers:

  • Laura Trevino, parent of Emilia (1st grade, Jessica B)

  • Krystina Athas, parent of Liam (1st grade, Valerie and Carrie) and Alexander (3rd grade, Claudia and Jennifer P)

Co-Recording Secretaries:

  • Cherrelle Hall, parent of Dylan (pre-K, Tammy)

  • Jessica Smith, parent of Henry (Kindergarten, Kori and Jenn)

DEI Co-Chairs:

  • Jade Harris, parent of Miller (2nd grade, Penina and Amy)

  • Leslie King, parent of Frederica (5th grade, Nneka)

Fundraising Chair:

  • Sarah Gable, parent of Captain (Kindergarten, Kori and Jenn)

Correspondence Secretary:

  • Nicole Cohen, parent of George (3rd grade, Claudia and Jennifer P)

Konstella Manager:

  • Hannah Nudell, parent of Eliza (3rd grade, Katherine) and Gideon (pre-K, Skye)

Communications Chair:

  • TBD

Web Editors:

  • Sherri Powell, parent of Tekla (pre-K, Skye)

  • Corissa Trani, parent of Logan (pre-K, Skye)

  • Patty Lin, parent of Deren (Kindergarten, Doug)

Social Media Manager:

  • Elyse Neiman Seiter, parent of Aidan (4th grade, Kristen) and Lola (BNS grad)

Food Sales Chair:

  • Carolyn McGown, parent of Lorelai (5th grade, Laurie and Navika) and Ophelia (BNS grad)

Class Parent Coordinator:

  • Margie Dotter, parent of Cliona (5th grade, Nancy and Rachael), Juniper (1st grade, Jessica B), and Abby (BNS grad)

Members at Large:

  • Candybelle Acevedo, parent of Emilia (4th grade, Zack and Kaelyn) and Isabelle (1st grade, Abby and Jennifer D)

  • Maggie Ross Newville, parent of Magnus (5th grade, Laurie and Navika) and Axel (2nd grade, Amanda)

  • Hannah Nudell, parent of Eliza (3rd grade, Katherine) and Gideon (pre-K, Skye)

  • Linnea Veder, parent of Leo (pre-K, Jennifer G)

Contact the 2021–2022 BNS PTA at pta2021@bns146.org

Website Volunteers BNS
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