Earth Day - April 20

On April 20th starting at 10:30am we will celebrate Earth Day and honor the life of Christina Yuna Lee by planting flowers.

From Chinatown Partnership’s Rosie Derong Li:

Task 1: Cleaning and picking up trash in and around the SDR Park.

Task 2: Planting

The volunteers will mainly plant flowers and plants on the side planting area in the SDR Park along Chrystie Street (roughly from Grand to Broome) and or while supplies last!

We will plant under the guidance of gardeners from SDR Park Community Coalition. Besides the plants provided by Jamil from the Parks Department, the Chinatown BID will purchase some compost soil and some plants as supplements.

We will gather in Sara Roosevelt Park. (near Grand Street’s Lion’s Gate entrance on the Chrystie Street side of the soccer field) near the Grand Street Subway Station, between the two lions next to the soccer field.

PS130MPA - General Meeting - Thursday, May 2, 2024

                                                                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

__________________________________________________________________________________

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, May 2, 2024 at 8:45AM. The topics to be discussed are:

o Principal welcoming
o Reading and Approval of Minutes
o PA Financials: April Treasurer’s Report o Upcoming Events

• Dance to Unite – 3rd grade finale – Wednesday, May 1

• Family/Wellness Day – Saturday, May 4

• NYS Math test (3rd, 4th & 5th grades) – Tuesday, May 7 & Wednesday, May 8

• Parents/Teachers Conference (Virtual) – Thursday, May 9

• Mother’s Day Sale – Friday, May 10

• Bake Sale – Wednesday, May 15

• 21st Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 17, 2024

• Book Fair – Monday, May 20/Wednesday, May 22/ Friday, May 24/Tuesday, May 28/

  Wednesday, May 29 (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM)

• National Day Institute (NDI) – 4th grade finale – Tuesday, May 21 (Evening performance)

• Rosie’s Theater Kids (RTK) – 5th grade finale – Thursday, May 23

• Memorial Day – Monday, May 27 (school closed)

• Multicultural Show – Thursday, May 30

o Principal's remarks/announcements
o Any parent issues, questions or proposals

Please join our meetings! Your participation and support play a vital role to our school and students. All PS130M parents and guardians are welcome! See you all at the meetings, held on the first Thursday of every month.

Thank you.

Parents Association 

Health Commissioner Letter to Families Regarding Immunization

  

      NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
     Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD Commissioner

                                                                                       

                                                                 April 5, 2024 

Dear Parents and Guardians,

April 5, 2024

Making sure your child is up to date on their vaccinations is critical to keeping them healthy. Vaccines prevent many life-threatening diseases from entering our schools and communities. Currently, there are measles outbreaks in several countries, including the U.S. In 2024, there have been four cases of measles in New York City (NYC). There also has been a recent increase in pertussis (whooping cough) in the U.S. and here in NYC. In 2022, there was even one case of polio in New York State, a dangerous disease that had not been seen in the U.S. since 2013. All these diseases are preventable through routine childhood vaccination.

As the City’s doctor and a parent of school-age children, I am asking for your help to make sure our children have the vaccines they need to protect themselves and our communities.

Please check your child’s immunization records and take your child to their health care provider to get any missing vaccines. If you do not have their records, contact your child’s provider so they can tell you if your child is up to date on their vaccinations or which vaccines they still need. You can also visit My Vaccine Record online at https://myvaccinerecord.cityofnewyork.us/myrecord/ to see your child’s records if your child was vaccinated in NYC or their provider entered their records from elsewhere. Your child’s school can also let you know which vaccines your child still needs for school attendance.

Decreases in measles vaccination rates around the world have led to outbreaks, which have increased the chances of unvaccinated travelers from the U.S. getting sick and spreading the virus when they get home. Measles is extremely contagious but almost entirely preventable by the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine. The MMR vaccine is safe and provides 97% protection against measles after two doses. If you will be traveling this spring or summer, especially to other countries, make sure your child has had both doses of the MMR vaccine. Your child’s provider may recommend a modified vaccination schedule so your child is protected when traveling.

For information on NYC school vaccination requirements, visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/immunizations.  If you do not have a provider, visit https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/locations/ or call 844-NYC-4NYC (844-692-4692) to find an NYC Health + Hospitals location near you. You can also visit the NYC Health Department’s Fort Greene Health Center in Brooklyn. Appointments are required: Visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page and search for https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/immunization-clinics.page to fill out the online appointment form, or call 311 for questions about scheduling an appointment.

We encourage you to also talk to your child’s provider about other vaccines, such as COVID-19, influenza (flu) and HPV (human papillomavirus), which, although not required for school attendance, are important in protecting your child’s health. Only half of adolescents age 13 are up to date with their HPV vaccination, despite the HPV vaccine being extremely effective at preventing cancers caused by HPV.

We want you and your family to stay healthy this spring and beyond. I encourage you to visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Information for Parents and Caregivers webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/caregivers/ for more information about vaccination.

I wish you and your family a safe and healthy spring recess. 

Sincerely, 

Ashwin Vasan, MD, PhD Commissioner

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene 

PS130MPA - Bake Sale - Wednesday, April 17, 2024

 

PS 130MPA - General Meeting Minutes - March 7, 2024

                                                                          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

__________________________________________________

Parents Association Board Members:           

Co-Presidents: Karen Ma & Joseph Li  

Vice-President: Ana Fung

Co-Treasurers: Gloria Tsang & Alice Chen                                                               

Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Lily Wai-Lee

Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong

Parent Coordinator:  Diane Chong

Parents Association Email:                      ps130mpa@yahoo.com

Parents Association Website:                 http://ps130pa.blogspot.com 

Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting March 7, 2024

Attendance: Lisa Wong, Yvonne Moy, Alice Chen, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Lily Wai Lee, Ana Fung, Gloria Tsang, Jennie, Angela Mui, 10 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)

Meeting Commence: 8:50 am
Translator: Ana Fung – Spanish (in the back) Lily – Chinese (next to parent)

Parents’ Association opening & Review. Joseph Li – Co-President

Joe – Mr. Fong won’t be here for this meeting; he is attending another meeting but he wanted me to remind you about signing up for summer rising and that P.S. 130 is closed for the summer for renovations; therefore summer rising will be at P.S. 150 this summer.

Let’s get started for the March meeting. Does anyone need any translation? The bake sale was yesterday and PTC is today through Friday/Monday.

Here are last month’s meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They will be posted on the PA Blog site.

Review of the minutes & Treasury reports from our last meeting in February 2023.

1. These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in February; 9 people approved the minutes; minutes are placed on record and will be posted on the PA blog site. Thank you!

2. This is the treasury report for review and approval; 9 people approved the treasury report. Thank you!

3. This is our fundraising meter. We are at 40%; as you can see, we still need a lot more fundraising help from everyone to help us meet our fundraising goal to support all our Art programs.

Thank you, PA members and parents that are here.

Our spring dance will be on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 3:15pm to 4:45pm. Second graders and under will need a chaperone to accompany them to the party. Third graders and up can attend the party on their own. If your child attends an afterschool program, they will need to go back to their afterschool program after the party.

1. Upcoming events – March 2024.

• -  Parent teacher conference (PTC) – Thursday, March 7, 2024

• -  Fifth Grade graduation picture, individual – Thursday, March 14, 2024

       -  Fifth grade graduation pictures – group and class – Friday, March 15, 2024 

       -  PreK & Kindergarten graduation pictures – Individual & Class – Monday, March 18, 2024.

       -  May 17, 2024, is our annual banquet, we are working on invitations. If you have any donations or any gifts your “SO” significant other           gave you and you don’t want them or need them,  you are welcome to donate them to us for raffle prizes. Gift cards and gift                         certificates from restaurants are welcome. 

2. PA Fundraising for 2023-2024
            -  Bake Sale

            -  Candy Sale

            -  Annual Ask

            -  Photo day

            -  Scholastic Book Fair

            -  Spirit Clothes

            -  Holiday show

            -  Benefit Gala

            -  Mother’s Day

            -  Handmade Bead Sale

• Like I say every month, if you have ideas for fundraising, please let us know so we can get it approved.

  All fundraising money goes to our kids and the art programs. 

3. The PA Funds these Programs and more

            Our Art Programs & est. costs (last year).                                              

               -  NDI – 1st grade & 4th grade - $17,500.

               -  Inside Broadway – Pre-k to 2nd Grade -$18,480

               -  Third Street Music School – Violin (beginners & Advance) - $10,880

               -  Ballroom Dancing - $9,520

               -  School Chorus – Voices of 130

               -  Spirit of PS 130 – Fife & Drum - $8,400

               -  Young People Chorus (YPC) – $8,650

               -  PS. 130 Lion Dance - $3,900

               -  Rosie’s Theater Kids - $8,650

               -  Dance to Unite - $7500 

• The PA also pays for some of the school supplies such as:
•       -  Air conditioners and repairs - $11,000
•       -  Office copier, toners, computers, and supplies - $12,000
•       -  Student appreciation events - $12,000 (we currently have 580 students)

Thank you parents for all your support. 

Any questions or concerns come to the PA room to ask Lisa, Yvonne, myself or any of the board members. You can approach us privately or approach us any time.

Thank you for coming on a rainy day.

Closing time – 9am – next general meeting will be April 4, 2024. 

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PS 130MPA - General Meeting Presentation - Thursday, April 4, 2024

 

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Community Education Council District 2 Chancellor Town Hall with Chancellor David. C. Banks - NEW DATE - Thursday, May 2

 

Click link to register: https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_5WenlTy8RbCGuIrJ-SjDqg#/registration

Multilingual and Immigrant Family Conference - Wednesday, April 17

Families can register at https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7703324/FY24-Multilingual-Immigrant-Family-and-Community-Conference-Registration-copy

 

PS130MPA - General Meeting - Thursday, April 4, 2024

   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

__________________________________________________________________________________

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,  April  4, 2024 at 8:45AM.  The topics to be discussed are:

• Principal welcoming
• Reading and Approval of Minutes
• PA Financials: March Treasurer’s Report
• Upcoming Events

•     NDI – 1^st grade finale – Wednesday, April 3
•     Eid al Fitr (school closed ) - Wednesday, April 10
•     NYS ELA test (3^rd, 4^th & 5^th grades) – Thursday, April 11 & Friday, April 12
•     Third Street Music School – 3^rd grade violin finale – Tuesday, April 16
•     Bake Sale – Wednesday, April 17
•     Inside Broadway – 2^nd grade finale – Thursday, April 18
•     Deadline for RSVP benefit banquet & banquet journal ads  – Thursday, April 18
•     Spring Recess (school closed) – Monday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 30
•     21^st Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 17, 2024

• Principal's remarks/announcements
• Any parent issues, questions or proposals

Please join our meetings!  Your participation and support play a vital role to our school and students.    All PS130M parents and guardians are welcome!  See you all at the meetings, held on the first Thursday of every month.

 

Thank you.

Parents Association

PS 130M - Spring Dance - Thursday, March 28, 2024