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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:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ps130hernandodesoto

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

May 19, 2026: 6 PM May 20, 2026: 12 PM

WHERE

Online via Zoom - register above to attend!

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

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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 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.

1. 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!

2. 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: 

• 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:

• 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) 

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.

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 

PS 130MPA - General Meeting Presentation - Thursday, May 7

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PS 130MPA - General Meeting - Thursday, May 7

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 7 at 8:45AM.  The topics to be discussed are:

• Acting Principal welcoming
• Reading and Approval of Minutes
• PA Financials: April 2026 Treasurer’s Report
• Upcoming Events:

- Mother’s Day Sale – Friday, May 8

- NYS Science test (5^th Grade) – Tuesday, May 12

- 23rd Annual Benefit Banquet – Friday, May 15

- Scholastic Book Fair – Monday, May 18, Wednesday, May 20 – Friday, May 22

- 4^th Grade NDI Finale (Evening performance) – Tuesday, May 19

- Multi-culture Performance - Parents Show – Friday, May 29

- 5^th Grade Rosie Theater Kids Finale – Wednesday, June 3

- Bake Sale – Wednesday, June 10

- Parents Association General Meeting – Thursday, June 11

- Talent Show (Evening performance) – Thursday, June 11

• Nominations for 2026-2027 PA board
• Acting Principal's remarks/announcements
• Any parent issues, questions or proposals

Please come to our meeting!  

Thank you.

Parents Association

 

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