We hope to see everyone tonight at Writers Night. See the details below!
Also, don’t forget about the Community Coffee on Friday!
Reminder: Center School has requested a ream of paper from each family as the school is running low on printer paper. Thank you.
Community Coffee
We look forward to seeing everyone this Friday, April 28th in the courtyard after drop-off. Please join us for coffee and conversation!
Special Events
Writers Night is TONIGHT, April 26th, 6PM @ Prohibition (503 Columbus Avenue between 84th & 85th streets)
- Come support the talented and imaginative members of the Center School community who will be sharing their original written works. This wonderful and inspiring event gets more popular each year and is a great chance to socialize with our community including the teachers.
- We welcome donations to the Center School PTA to support our community special events. Any donation amount is truly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generous support of these events!
Chamber Music Night is Monday, May 1st
- We have had a fantastic response and so we have closed the RSVP list
- If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email CenterSchoolSpecialEvents@gmail.com
Singer / Songwriter Night is Wednesday, June 14th @ 6:30 PM at Dublin House
225 W. 79th Street
- If you would like to perform, please email CenterSchoolSpecialEvents@gmail.com
Auction
The Auction planning meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3rd at 8:45am at the Lenwich near school.
CRJE
Break Bread & Build Belonging
A Program from the Center School Committee on Racial Justice and Equity
Tuesday, May 9
6:00pm – 7:30pm
At The Center School, large Studio
Please join us for an evening for the adults in the Center School community (families, teachers, staff, etc.) to connect with one another over food and beverages while talking about deepening the community of belonging at The Center School. Community is created through connection. And nothing helps connect people like sharing a meal together.
Food and beverages catered by Migrant Kitchen. Please RSVP here by May 2nd.
We look forward to connecting with our community.
PTA and SLT Opportunities
We will be hosting our PTA and SLT elections in May. We currently have several positions that will be vacant next year, so we are looking for members of our community to run for office.
If you have questions about these opportunities or positions, please contact the PTA Presidents at centerschoolpta@gmail.com.
Community Education Council Elections 2023
CEC Elections run through May 9th. Center School has multiple community members running. We have included all the candidate profiles here: https://apps.schools.nyc/CECProfiles/CandidateListByDistrict/03
WHERE DO I VOTE:
From April 21 through May 9, log in to your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) and click on the “Vote” tile to proceed to the voting site. Once there, you will automatically be presented with ballots for all the councils you are eligible to vote for—it’s that easy!
WHY VOTE:
CCECs work directly with schools and the NYC Department of Education to advocate for all NYC students across 32 Districts and 4 Special Councils in New York City. They are an important part of effecting policy change and outreach to help make our schools work for everyone. Your vote ensures the right people get this authority.
HOW TO VOTE:
You vote through your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA or My Student Account)
Link to NYCSA: https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc
District 3 Update
You are invited to attend the Self-Care for the Caregiver workshop, facilitated by Ramapo for Children, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 8:10 am in the PS75 Emily Dickinson School Library. Please view the attached flyers for more information.
This workshop is hosted by Ramapo Training & TDI (Youth Development Institute) for FREE, Spanish translation service will be available if needed. Please RSVP to our CMiller13@school.nyc.gov as soon as possible.
D3 Science Expo: Postponed
The D3 Science Expo scheduled for April 29th has been postponed – this is due to feedback from D3 school communities and based on many factors. In its place, please stay tuned for a Spring D3 STEAM Fair later in the school year! We will share details with you as soon as we have them.
Mark Your Calendar – Important Dates
- April 26: Writers Night
- April 27: SLT Meeting
- April 28: Community Coffee
- May 1: Chamber Music Event
- May 3: Auction Planning Meeting
- May 9: CRJE Event
- May 22: PTA Meeting & ELECTIONS
- May 25: SLT Meeting
- June 1: 8th Grade Show
- June 5: PTA Meeting (NEW DATE)
- June 15: SLT Meeting
Kindly, Sarah Courtemanche & Joshua Weinberger
Parent Volunteers
on behalf of The Center School
-THE CENTER SCHOOL- 