PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
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.
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)
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Annual Ask
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Photo Day
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Scholastic Book Fair
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Spirit clothing
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Afterschool Snack Sale
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Holiday Show Fundraisers
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Benefit Banquet
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Mother’s Day Sale
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Handmade Bead Sale
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Read-A-Thon
The PA also funds:
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Air Conditioners & repairs $11,000
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Office Copier, toner, school computer and supplies $12,000
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Student appreciation events $18,000 (500 Students as of this year)
