YCS
FAMILY FUN DAY
Updated May 13, 2012
YCS will have its Spring Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 20, 2012 from 11 AM to 2 PM in Central Park at 110th Street and Lenox Avenue. Grab a picnic lunch and come ready to play games, tags, relay races, sports and have lots of fun.
For more information and to RSVP, click on the icon above or e-mail pta@yorkvillecommunityschool.org. Hope to see you there.
SUCCESSFUL YCS
SPRING BOOK FAIR
Updated May 14, 2012
YCS SPRING AUCTION
The third annual spring auction was an incredible success! With a packed room, wonderful items and great food, the auction beat all expectations. From the friendly competitive bidding to the toasts to our new home, it is clear that at YCS we have built something special.
Of course, the auction could not have been a success without the participation of many parents, underwriters, and donors. We want to extend a heart felt thank you to the event co-chairs Susan Fosmoen, Gabrielle Goldberg, Glenn Hardy and David Weiss; the many incredible volunteers; Samantha, Martin, our wonderful teachers and staff; the generous family underwriters, donors and sponsors; and last but certainly not least – the bidders!
Thanks to the hard work, dedication and generosity of many, we raised nearly $60,000! This puts us one step closer to our goal of raising the funds necessary for all of our students to experience the wonderful programs provided by our enrichment partners. From chess to music, each program adds depth to the incredible education that our children are getting at YCS.
Please click on the "Home Sweet Home" Icon above for a complete listing of all of those who made this year's auction such an incredible success!
Caroline Hall and Lori Levin, YCS PTA Co-Presidents
PTA
EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATIONS FOR THE UPCOMING 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Nominations for the PTA Executive Board for the next year's 2012-2013 School Year were held at the last General Membership PTA meeting held May 11, 2012. An active PTA is one of the MOST important ingredients to building a successful school community. The existing Board has done a truly phenomenal job over the last three years and the school has flourished in ways too numerous to mention. Please click on the Volunteers Need Icon above for a complete list of those parents nominated for the PTA Executive Board elections to be held at June PTA meeting.
Suzanne Klein - Chairperson, The PTA Nominating Committee
NEXT PTA MEETING
Our next PTA General Membership meeting will be held on Tuesday evening, June 12, in the cafeteria at 7:00 PM. We will be discussing upcoming events and voting for the PTA elections for the upcoming 2012-2013 School Year! Also we will be voting on the proposed buget for the next school year. Click on the blue PTA icon above to see a copy of the upcoming PTA Meeting's Agenda. We hope to see you there!
At the PTA Meeting on January 10, 2012, our PTA Co-Presidents prepared and presented a wonderful presentation that was well received by the General Membership and gave a look back at the beginnings of YCS and a look ahead. Please click on the following link to view the Presentation.
ORDER
YOUR YCS
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR - DEADLINE MAY 3, 2012 AT 9:00
AM
Updated April 22, 2012
A primary goal of the PTA is to work with the teachers to insure that they have the classroom tools and supplies necessary to provide a first-rate academic experience.
In an effort to make the procurement of school supplies easier and less expensive, the PTA has partnered with Staples SchoolKidz again this year. The benefits are many, including one easy form to complete, no trips to the store, lines to wait in, fast and convenient ordering and delivery directly to school for the first day, and a substantial savings to YCS families.
Participation in the program is voluntary. If you are unable or not interested in participating, supplies can be purchased elsewhere and brought to school on the first day. The deadline to participate in the Staples SchoolKidz Program and purchase supplies for the 2012-2013 School Year is MAY 3, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Please do not hesitate to contact us at pta@yorkvillecommnityschool.org with any questions.
KINDERGARTEN
ADMINSSIONS FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR
Updated December 8, 2011
Please click
here for
information on the Admissions Process for Kindergarten for the
2012-13 school year. To be eligible for admission to
Kindergarten in September 2012, students must turn five (5) by
December 31, 2012 and be a resident of New York City.
GROW WITH YCS
CAMPAIGN
Updated November 22, 2011
I am thrilled to report to
you the great success of the "Grow with YCS" campaign for the PTA
General Fund. As a
result of the hard work of Maria Mischel, Christina Taber-Kewene,
Mary Yuen and Jane Zennario, over the past week we have received a
total of 66 donations (55 new families and 11 repeat) for a
total of $24,034.93! This brings our school participation
rate for the General Fund to 47% for the school year to date.
UPPER EAST SIDE
SCHOOL RE-ZONING
Updated November 12, 2011
Please be advised that at the November 8, 2011's CEC District 2 meeting the Department of Education (DOE) presented the final plan for re-zoning our Community District. Please find the proposed map presented here. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Levin or Caroline Hall, YCS PTA Co-Presidents at pta@yorkvillecommunityschool.org
BILL HARLEY FAMILY
CONCERT
Updated November 5, 2011
We were all so excited to welcome Bill Harley, a two-time Grammy award-winning artist and author to our school on November 2 and 3rd. Bill used song and story to paint an animated and amusing picture of growing up, schooling and family life.
With smiles from ear to ear, we would like to extend a huge thank you for both the Sold-Out Bill Harley concert and the two days of works shops that our children enjoyed. Due to the overwhelming generosity of our families we were able to raise over $1200 for our new library!
We would like to specifically thank the Turtel Family for introducing us to Bill and underwriting his fee, and the Mischel and McKiernan Families for providing the food and beverage that we all enjoyed. While you are out and about in the neighborhood, please be sure to stop by Luigi's and thank them for the generous discount extended to our school. For additional information check out Bill’s website at www.billharley.com.
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL YCS FALL FESTIVAL
Updated September 25, 2011
Thank you! The third annual fall festival was an incredible success! With gorgeous weather and a wonderful community spirit, the festival beat all expectations. From the smiles on the children's faces to the collegiality of the various teachers and staff, it is clear that at YCS we have built something impressive and special.
Of course, the festival could not have been a success without the participation of many parents, underwriters, community members and enrichment partners. We want to extend a heart felt thank you to the event chairs Gabrielle Goldberg and Maria Mischel and the many wonderful volunteers, to the generous family underwriters and corporate donors, to the bakers and our enrichment partners.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of many, YCS was able to raise close to $10,000, much more than we have raised at this event in the previous years. This puts us one step closer to our goal of raising the funds necessary for all of our students to experience the wonderful programs provided by our enrichment partners. From chess to music, each program adds depth to the incredible education that our children are getting at YCS.
Once again, Thank you to all that worked so hard to make this year's Fall Festival such an incredible success. - Caroline Hall and Lori Levin
PTA ANNUAL FUNDRAISING APPEAL
Updated September 14, 2011
The Annual Appeal is a very important way that you can support the YCS school community. The Parent Teacher Association provides support to the principal and staff and assists the school in raising money to provide supplemental educational programs and activities to further enhance the school curriculum.
With our new school location and the continued growth of our student body, the economic needs of our school are growing. The goal of the YCS Annual Appeal is 100% participation. The percent participation is an important factor as we apply for grants for additional support of our school from corporations and our elected officials.
Funds raised through the Annual Appeal will directly support programs like Asphalt Green recess program, Chess, 92Y, Salvadori, and Aussie staff development. This year, we are requesting a donation of $1,250 per child - but no amount is too small.
Given the economic environment, we understand all families may not be able to contribute this amount in full. All donations are welcomed and will have a tremendous impact on efforts to reach our goal of 100% participation.
Please consider making your donation right now using our NEW ON-LINE system using your credit card, debit card or PayPal account. All donations will be kept strictly confidential and the YCS PTA is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations are tax deductible and 100% of the funds will directly benefit our children. Please also check with your employers in order to take advantage of opportunities for corporate matching - an easy way of increasing donations. We look forward to your participation and to continuing to build a vibrant and supportive school community.
YORKVILLE COMMUNITY
SCHOOL HAS A NEW PERMANENT LOCATION
Updated July 29, 2011
On January 19, 2011, the city's 13-member Panel for Education Policy voted unanimously to approve the Department of Education's choice to relocate Yorkville Community School (PS 151) to our permanent location:
421 East 88th Street (between First and York Avenues) New York, NY 10128
Thank you to our PTA Co-Presidents, Executive Board, and all the parents who attended the many public meetings over the past three years, to speak on behalf of the children of PS 151 and their need for a permanent location. A special thanks to the Department of Education and our elected officials who developed and supported the plan. Please consider taking the time to send a thank you e-mail to Jessica Lappin, Dan Garodnick, Micah Kellner and Scott Stringer.
YCS PTA AGAINST THE GARBAGE MARINE
TRANSFER STATION AT EAST 91ST STREET
Updated June 19, 2011
Thank you to all the parents and children who attended the Rally Against the Garbage with City Council Member Jessica Lappin at Asphalt Green on June 15, 2011. There was a large turnout from the Yorkville community against the city's Plan for a $125 Million Marine Transfer Station at East 91st Street. For more information, please visit the Gracie Point Community Council website and join the Facebook page “Garbage Dumps Don't Belong in Residential Neighborhoods". Continue to join together with our Community and let them know their plan STINKS!
SAMANTHA
KAPLAN NAMED PRINCIPAL OF THE WEEK
Samantha Kaplan of Yorkville Community School was named "Principal of the Week" by DNAinfo.com. Please click on the icon above to read the article and interview.
Principal Kaplan has done an outstanding job growing YCS into a wonderful elementary school for our Community. We are all proud of her accomplishments and well-deserved recognition for all she does to inspire and provide a world class learning environment for our children. Congratulations Samantha!