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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Minutes - Thursday, May 7, 2026
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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Parents Association Board Members:
Co-Presidents: Joseph Li & Kevin Cheng
Co-Vice-Presidents: Manya Ellenberg & Moe Kyaw
Co-Treasurers: Alice Chen & Angela Mui
Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Tammy Yin
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Ana Leung
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Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting
May 7, 2026
Attendance: Yvonne Moy, Lisa Wong, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Michelle, Tammy Yin, Moe, Alice Chen, Kevin Cheng Ms. Thomas, Ana and 8 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)
Meeting Commence: 8:47am
Ms. Thomas – Thank you to the PA, they help kick off teachers’ appreciation week. On Monday, the PA started by making dumplings and other goodies for the teachers. We are trying to do a little something every day of the week. We wish; we can do more for the teachers. We are in the middle of testing, and we have our annual banquet and multicultural show coming up. Thank you for all your support.
Joe – Thank you Ms. Thomas.
Kevin – Thank you Ms. Thomas, we recently had teachers’ appreciation and the PA hosted a luncheon and treats for the teachers. We had our 3rd grade violinist and Inside Broadway perform. There are DVDs and USB for sale if you miss the show.
Joe -Thank you Carmen & Yuki for the Readathon to help support the art programs.
Kevin – We posted some student testimonials on our PA Instagram. Our students shared their thoughts and experiences here at PS. 130M. Thank you to Moe for interviewing, recording, and working on this.
This past weekend we hosted our annual school wellness/ health day. We partnered with our local community, and we were able to provide fresh produce and goods as well as having local businesses and community programs come together to reach our neighbors and community. It was a great event to bring everyone together.
Joe – Reading and approval of minutes and Treasury reports, upcoming events. Parents’ Association opening & Review.
Here are last month’s meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They will be posted on the PA Blog site.
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These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in April, 9 people approved of the minutes; minutes are placed on record. Thank you!
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This is the treasury report for review and approval; 9 people approved the treasury report. The Treasury report is placed on record. Thank you!
We have only reached about 60% of our fundraising goal with approximately 2 months of the school year left. We have 1 or 2 tables left for the banquet. Go see Lisa and grab your seats before they run out and you miss all the fun.
The PA also funds:
- Air Conditioners & repairs $11,000
- Office Copier, toner, school computer and supplies $12,000
- Student appreciation events $18,000 (580 Students as of this year)
- The PA conducts various fundraisers throughout the school year. The fundraisers for 2025-2026 are as follows:
- Bake Sale
- Candy sale (Cherrydale Catalog)
- Annual Ask
- Photo Day
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Spirit clothing
- Afterschool Snack Sale
- Holiday Show Fundraisers
- Benefit Banquet
- Mother’s Day Sale
- Handmade Bead Sale
Read-A-Thon
We are always open to additional fundraising ideas. Any new ideas can be added as a fundraising source. All fundraising supports our art programs and more.
Upcoming Events:
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- Mother’s Day Sale – Friday, May 8
- - NYS Science test (5th graders) – Tuesday, May 12
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- 23rd Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 15
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- Scholastic Book Fair – Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22
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- 4th grade – NDI Finale (evening performance) – Tuesday, May 19
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- Multicultural performance – (Parent show) – Friday, May 29
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- 5th grade Rosie Theater Kids Finale – Wednesday, June 3
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- Bake Sale – Wednesday, June 10
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- Talent Show (evening performance) – Thursday, June 11
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- Parents’ Association General meeting – Monday, June 15 (voting in the new board members)
Here is a slide featuring photos and video clips of some of the children’s performances from the various arts enrichment programs.
We need to work hard to ensure these programs continue. We need your support to bring up new fundraising ideas.
Joe – We need help with book fair, please sign up to volunteer; signup sheets are on the door of the PA room 101.
Kevin – we are going to talk about nominations for new board members for the upcoming year. Please submit your names to Lisa and Yvonne. You can nominate someone or you can self- nominate. Please sign up soon as we will be voting in new members at the next meeting.
Thank you for coming and your support.
There are sign-up sheets for volunteer opportunities. Please sign up.
There will be an upcoming health fair, May 2, 2026.
Please subscribe to our Instagram account. Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA
You can always come by the PA room 101 to chat with us, come to with any ideas, suggestions, or issues; our door is always open. You can also reach us by emailing us at PS.130mpa@yahoo.com or by phone – 212-226-8072 ext. 101 or reach Lisa at 917-821-7056 or visit our blog site at http://ps130pa.blogspot.com/ & Instagram Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA for more information.
Closing time – 9:02am
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
PS 130MPA - Scholastic Spring Book Fair
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:
Our Scholastic Buy 1, Get 1 FREE* Book Fair will connect your kids to fun books and inspiring characters — helping them become lifelong readers while doubling their reading fun! Not only will your child be able to choose from a wonderful selection of titles before summer vacation starts, they'll also get one free book for every book they buy!
The Parents Association will be having a book fair on Monday, May 18, Wednesday, May 20 - Friday, May 22. Your child’s teacher will inform the class about the date and time in which they will go down to the book fair. Please note that we need to charge sales tax on all book sales. Please account for this extra amount when you send money in with your child, at least $12.00.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair*. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $35. Your online orders will also benefit our school. Online purchases are not eligible for Buy One, Get One Free pricing.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and online shopping:
NYC School Budget Workshop - Presented by NYC Independent Budget Office - 05/19/26 and 05/20/26
Sharing information regarding upcoming IBO School Budget Workshops - intended to support parents, guardians, SLT members, and other School Community members on their budgets. Please find the details and information to register below and through the flyer attached, and feel free to share with other members of your school community that may be interested!
NYC public school budgets for next school year are being released!
Curious about your school’s budget? Join an IBO School Budget Workshop to learn how to find your school’s budget, understand what’s in it, and see what different funds can be used for.
This interactive workshop will walk you through:
- How NYC public schools are funded
- How to read publicly available budget documents for your school
- Hands-on support and breakout rooms where you can ask questions about your school or district’s budget.
IBO is an independent city agency, distinct from NYCPS. Join with our team of researchers to better make sense of the school budget process!
WHEN
WHERE
Online via Zoom - register above to attend!
Thursday, May 7, 2026
PS 130MPA - General Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2026
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: Joseph Li & Kevin Cheng
Co-Vice-Presidents: Manya Ellenberg & Moe Kyaw
Co-Treasurers: Alice Chen & Angela Mui
Co-Secretaries: Amy Hu & Tammy Yin
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Ana Leung
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Minutes to PS 130M General Meeting April 1, 2026
Attendance: Lisa Wong, Yvonne Moy, Amy Hu, Joseph Li, Michelle, Tammy Yin, Moe, Ms. Thomas, Ana and 8 other participants (see sign in sheet, in person)
Meeting Commence: 8:45am
Joe – Good morning. It’s April 1st, 2026. Are kids ready for state tests? It’s coming right after the break. The agenda contains 2 months’ worth of dates:
Upcoming Events:
- Spring Break – Thursday, April 2 – Friday, April 10
- NYS ELA test (3rd, 4th & 5th Grade) – Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
- Deadline for 23rd Annual Benefit Banquet (RSVP & journal ad submissions) – Friday, April 17
- Third Street Music School - 3rd Grade Violin Finale Performance – Monday, April 20
- Bake Sale – Wednesday, April 22
- NYS Math test (3rd ,4th, & 5th Grade) – Tuesday, April 28 & Wednesday, April 29
- 2nd Grade Inside Broadway Finale Performance – Thursday, April 30
- Family/Wellness Day – Saturday, May 2
- Bake Sale – Wednesday, May 6
- Parents Association General Meeting – Thursday, May 7
- Mother’s Day Sale – Friday, May 8
- 23rd Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 15
- Scholastic Book Fair – Monday, May 18 – Friday, May 22
Welcome Principal Ms. Beena Thomas.
Ms. Thomas - We made it! We have spring break.
There is no new news to report regarding the budget. We are waiting on the budge update regarding class size. Class size reductions have made a difference. You see it in some of the classes, particularly the second and third grades.
Kindergarten offers for September 2026 went out.
As for middle school, there will be a virtual evening session this evening with Ms. Moe.
On April 24, 2026, there will be a school tour of PS 130 because families that were offered seats for their children in Pre-K and Kindergarten might want to see the school.
State testing will occur right after spring break. The tests will be taken on computers. ELA/Math tests will be taken by students in the third through sixth grades. The state science exam will be taken by fifth grade students.
If anyone has questions or concerns regarding school, you can always contact Ms. Thomas by email. Her door is always open. She has set up her office on the second floor.
Parent Question – Is state science test optional?
Answer – No, the test is only for the fifth-grade students. It is scheduled for May 12, 2026.
Thank you.
Joe – Reading and approval of minutes and Treasury reports, upcoming events. Parents’ Association opening & Review.
Here are last month’s meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved. They will be posted on the PA Blog site.
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These are the minutes for review and to be approved from our last meeting in March, 9 people approved the minutes; minutes are placed on record. Thank you!
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This is the treasury report for review and approval; 10 people approved the treasury report. The Treasury report is placed on record. Thank you!
We have only reached about 50% of our fundraising goal with approximately 3 months of the school year left. It’s been tough to fundraise. We are still looking for ideas. We recently held the read-a-thon. Thank you to Carmen & Yuki for spearheading that effort. Unfortunately, it was not as successful as last year. It’s possible it was because of the mid-winter break in between.
The PA conducts various fundraisers throughout the school year. The fundraisers for 2025-2026 are as follows:
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Bake Sale
- Candy sale (Cherrydale Catalog)
-
Annual Ask
-
Photo Day
-
Scholastic Book Fair
-
Spirit clothing
-
Afterschool Snack Sale
-
Holiday Show Fundraisers
-
Benefit Banquet
-
Mother’s Day Sale
-
Handmade Bead Sale
-
Read-A-Thon
We are always open to additional fundraising ideas. Any new ideas can be added as a
fundraising source.
The bake sale will be happening a little later this month. Normally it’s the first
Wednesday of the month.
Normally, once we return from Spring Break, the school events schedule is packed. This
is still the case this year.
The PA also funds:
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Air Conditioners & repairs $11,000
-
Office Copier, toner, school computer and supplies $12,000
-
Student appreciation events $18,000 (500 Students as of this year)
We need to work hard to ensure these programs continue.
We need your support to bring up new fundraising ideas.
Thank you for coming and your support.
There are sign-up sheets for volunteer opportunities. Please sign up.
There will be an upcoming health fair, May 2, 2026.
Please subscribe to our Instagram account. Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA
You can always come by the PA room 101 to chat with us, come to with any
ideas, suggestions, or issues; our door is always open. You can also reach us by
emailing us at PS.130mpa@yahoo.com or by phone – 212-226-8072 ext. 101 or
reach Lisa at 917-821-7056 or visit our blog site at http://ps130pa.blogspot.com/
& Instagram Http://www.instragram.PS130MPA for more information.
Closing time – 9:15am
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