PTA Newsletter | No. 24
Dear BNS Families,
The end of the year is approaching. We're grateful for our families, caregivers, teachers and staff. Thank you to everyone for all of your hard work. We value your partnership. Together we have created vibrant and strong community
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
P.S. The June calendar can be found here.
Join the PTA Executive Committee for the 2022-23 School Year
The PTA executive committee is looking to fill roles for the next school year. Interested? Join the PTA Executive MeetingTuesday, June 14 at 8:20am to learn more about how you can join and support the BNS community!
Join Us for the BNS Gratitude Party, 6/11 from 3-6pm
Come celebrate the end of the year and our perseverance through a challenging few years. We're gathering with gratitude at the BNS Big Yard from 3pm-6pm. We'll be having a dance party and a potluck BBQ. We are still looking for volunteers. Can you help out? Sign up to volunteer! We're looking for folks to help serve food, welcome people to the event, staff the art and games tables and more.
Join the BNS DEI Committee Next School Year
We are welcoming new parents, caregivers to bring new perspectives and to create new opportunities to explore diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in our school. Since the creation of the Committee in February 2020, we have hosted anti-racist workshops for white parents and brave spaces for Black and brown parents, initiated a Book Swap to support our annual read-a-thon, and become dedicated participants in the annual and nationwide Black Lives Matter in School movement. Want to contribute to this effort? Please reach out to us at DEI@bns146.org if you are interested in becoming part of the DEI committee, which works to fulfill the founding philosophy of our beloved school!
Last Farm Stand of the year - Wednesday, June 8th, 2:00-3:30pm. We still need volunteers!
We'll have apples, arugula, cilantro, eggs, hakurei turnips, maple syrup, radishes, red leaf lettuce, spinach, tomatoes and Tuscan kale - all from local farms!
Suggested donations are set at wholesale prices. If you can, please chip in a little extra so we can keep produce affordable for everyone.
We need volunteers for set-up and sales! Please email foodcommittee@bns146.org if you can help.
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.
Continue to take Precautions Against COVID-19
Due to recent increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in New York 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.
☑️ 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 June.
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.
June 7: Clerical Day, no school
June 9: Anniversary Day, no school
June 11: End of Year Gratitude Celebration @3:00pm
June 14: School leadership team meeting @4pm; School PTA Meeting @8:20am
June 17: June share 8:30-10:30am (half day)
June 20: Juneteenth - school is closed
June 21: BNS Graduation
June 24: Last day of workshops
June 27: Last day of school
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
