PS 130MPA - General Meeting - Thursday, October 16, 2025

                                                                        PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION

一三零小學家長會

143 Baxter Street Room 101, New York, NY 10013

Tel: 212-226-8072

Email: ps130mpa@yahoo.com       Website: ps130pa.blogspot.com

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Dear Parents and Guardians of Pre-K to 5 Graders,

The Parents Association plays an important role in our school by supporting the initiatives of the Principal and administration. The PA serves as the main information center for many parents unfamiliar with the Board of Education and our school. We are responsible for the many annual fundraising events, school parties, book sales, workshops and school fairs; which helps pays for all the art programs and administrative things that are not covered by the Board of Education or Department of Education (DOE).  None of this would be possible without your participation and support.

There will be a Parents Association General Meeting for all in the auditorium on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 8:45AM. 

The topics to be discussed are

• Principal welcoming
• Special Elections for Parents Association President and Vice-President
• Introduction of board members
• Reading and Approval of Minutes
• PA Financials: September 2025 Treasurer’s Report
• Upcoming Events

o   Scholastic Book Fair – Friday, October 24 – Thursday, October 30

o   Candy Sale Fundraiser Order and Payment Deadline – Friday, October 24

o   Halloween Dance Party – Friday, October 31

o   School photo orders due date – Monday, November 3 

        

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Parents Association general meeting – Thursday, November 6

 Special Guest: Mr. Benjamin Geballe,  MS 131 Principal

Principal's remarks/announcements

Any parent issues, questions or proposals

Please come to our meeting!  

Thank you.

Parents Association 

Free robotic class for grade 4 - grade 6

 

PS 130MPA - Fall Cherrydale Catalog Fundraising

We need you help and support!  Please look through our catalogs and share with friends, family members and co-workers.  The funds raised from this sale will supplement our 2025-2026 budget so that we may continue to offer the best in learning opportunities for our students.  There are many items to choose from and we appreciate any orders made, any amount of sales will help support PS 130M and its performing arts programs.

ORDER & PAYMENT DUE DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2025

PS 130MPA - Bake Sale - Wednesday, October 8, 2025

 

PS 130MPA - Scholastic Book Fair - October 24 - October 30 - Volunteer Sign-up

 

Dear Families,

The PS 130M Parents Association is excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Friday, October 24 through Thursday, October 30 in the playroom!

For our students, the Book Fair is one of the most anticipated events of the school year — a wonderful opportunity to discover new stories and celebrate the joy of reading. But we can’t do it without your help! We’re looking for volunteers to share their time and talents so that every student can experience a little Bookjoy firsthand. Plus, every purchase made at the Fair directly benefits our school community.

If you’re available to lend a hand, please stop by the PA office in Room 101 to sign up — volunteer sheets are posted on our door. You can also email us at ps130mpa@yahoo.com.

Book Fair Hours:

• Friday, October 24 – Tuesday, October 28: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM

• Wednesday, October 29: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Thursday, October 30: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We can’t wait to make this year’s Book Fair a success with your support!

Warmly,
PS 130M Parents Association

PS 130MPA - School Photo Days - Thursday, October 9 & Friday, October 10

 

PS 130M - Schools Closed Tomorrow, Thursday (10/2), in Observance of Yom Kippur

Dearest Families,

We hope this message finds you doing well.  This is a reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Thursday (10/2) in observance of Yom Kippur (CPC will be in session).  We welcome everyone back to school on Friday, October 3rd.

Please take good care, and stay safe, everyone.

Sincerely,

PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)
office@desoto130.org

PS130M - October 2025 New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Family Update Letter

 

Dearest Families,

We hope this message finds you doing well.  Attached is the October 2025 NYCPS Family Update letter (with translations) which features features important dates on the 2025–26 school year calendar, upcoming admissions information, vaccination requirements, and the new electronic device policy.  

Thanks so much, everyone.

Sincerely,

PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan) 

Click to view the attachment

DOE - Respect For All Handouts Webpage and Resources

Dearest Families,

We have been asked to provide you annually with link to the New York City Public Schools Respect for All webpage.

It is the policy of the Department of Education to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment that is free from harassment, intimidation and/or bullying and from discrimination on account of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or weight.

The family-facing information explains DOE policies and procedures for preventing and addressing student-to-student sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, bullying, intimidation, and/or discrimination.  The webpage also includes Chancellor’s Regulations A-831 (student-to-student sexual harassment) and A-832 (student-to-student discrimination, harassment, intimidation, cyber-bullying and/or bullying) with translations.  Hard copies are available at school, if needed.  Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you so much, everyone.

Sincerely,

PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)
office@desoto130.org

Schools Closed this Tuesday (9/23) and Wednesday (9/24) in Observance of Rosh Hashanah

Dearest Families,

We hope this message finds you well.  Just a reminder that schools will be closed this Tuesday and Wednesday (9/23 and 9/24), in observance of Rosh Hashanah (CPC will be in session).  Here is a link to the NYCPS Calendar for School Year 2025-26.https://www.schools.nyc.gov/calendar.

We send our warmest wishes to all those observing Rosh Hashanah. We hope you have the opportunity to celebrate with loved ones as you reflect on the past year and look forward to the future with hope and joy. May the new year bring you and your family good health, peace, and prosperity! L’shanah Tovah!

Please take good care, and stay safe, everyone.

Sincerely,

PS 130 Hernando De Soto (Manhattan)
office@desoto130.org