PS151 - Yorkville Community School

YCS and BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR
Updated November 16, 2011

Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2011 for YCS Shooping day at the 86th Street Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while enjoying an afternoon filled with wonderful stories read by our Assistant Principal Martin and teachers Miss Sindy, Miss Emily and Miss Tara; PLUS a craft workshop led by Tiffany Threadgould, author of ReMake It.

Barnes & Noble will generously donate a percentage of the purchases back to YCS. Also, be sure to share the online code – valid 12/3-12/8 – with family and friends: BN.COM/bookfairs Bookfair ID 10569549. Please be sure to view the flyer for more details.

NEXT PTA MEETING
Updated November 16, 2011

Please join us for the next General Membership PTA Meeting on Friday morning, December 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM. A copy of the PTA Meeting Agenda will be posted prior to the next meeting.

If you did not signed up for a Committee yet and are willing to donate your time or expertise to ensure YCS continues to be a thriving school for our children, please e-mail us at pta@yorkvillecommunityschool.org or stop by the PTA office in the morning. We're looking forward to this being our best School Year yet.

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

SECOND ANNUAL YCS AUCTION - A WONDERFUL EVENING AND GREAT SUCCESS!
Updated May 12, 2011

Through the generous donations of our local retailers, restaurants and service providers, this year’s Yorkville Community School/PS 151 Spring auction was a huge success! We would also like to offer a special thank our event underwriters. Decorations, catering and rentals were provided by Bloomers Florist and Event Planning Tel: 914-969-7955 / 800-426-4205. The evening’s sponsors also included Trafficbuyer Digital, Capital One, Konica Minolta, and Pinkberry.

As a new school, we rely on the support of our community to help us continue to offer the varied enrichment programs that have been introduced to our children by our wonderful Principal, Samantha Kaplan. Whether it is music and the arts or chess or physical education, each of these programs adds a dimension to our children’s education and enriches their lives. Keeping our children engaged in these activities also helps develop their natural curiosity and love of learning.

Thank you all again and again for your generosity.

YCS FALL FESTIVAL
Updated November 4, 2010

Thank you to all who baked, volunteered, and attended! With your help, the Second Annual YCS Fall Festival was an overwhelming success raising more than $3,000 for our wonderful enrichment programs. We would also like to acknowledge for their donations, time and generosity: 92Y, 19th Precinct, Aikido, Asphalt Green, Bloomers Florist, David Danielson, Delizia 92, Glaser Bake Shop, NYC Chess, Le Pain Quotidien, Sammie and Tudie, Two Little Red Hens, Wingspan Arts, and YCS Faculty & Staff.

A TASTE OF YORKVILLE
Updated April 29, 2010

The First Annual YCS Taste of Yorkville was an incredible success! Conceived of and led by Sue Fosmoen, Glenn Hardy and Fredda Plesser with the support of an exceptional team of volunteers, the event was the social and fundraising highlight of Yorkville Community School’s inaugural year.

Through the generosity of the many donors of incredible products and services and the enthusiastic bidding of over 150 attendees, we raised more than $19,000! All of the evening’s proceeds will fund the meaningful enrichment programs that our children enjoy each day. We were also able to raise $750 by direct donations for our classroom libraries – another truly wonderful accomplishment.

We would also like to thank Samantha Kaplan and our incredible faculty team for attending the evening along with family and friends and donating such generous items for auction bidding. The honor of being Assistant Principal for the day, special student/teacher events, class art projects and more were a hit of the evening and accounted for a remarkable 25% of the total raised!

The delicious food that all enjoyed was graciously provided by our local favorites:

Barking Dog - 1678 Third Avenue / 212-831-1800
Bellini - 1660 Third Avenue / 212-410-6787
Brother Jimmy’s - 1644 Third Avenue / 212- 828-0336
Delizia - 1762 Second Avenue / 212-996-3720
Maz Mezcal - 316 East 86th Street / 212-472-1599
Osso Buco - 1662 Third Avenue / 212-426-5422
Stevenson Culinary Works - stevensonculinaryworks.com / 734-657-0887
Tamarind - 1679 Third Avenue / 212-410-9400
Timmy's by the River - 1737 York Avenue / 212-860-9191
Two Little Red Hens Bakery - 1652 Second Avenue / 212- 452-0476

And thank you to our sponsor: Blue Rill Day Camp - www.bluerill.com

Our (chef) hats off to all who made the First Annual YCS Taste of Yorkville such a success!

FUN WAS HAD BY ALL AT BRADY RYMER CONCERT
Updated March 20, 2010

Rock'n in Spring with the Brady Rymer Band Concert and Fundraiser was Sunday, March 14th, 2010 in the auditorium of the Yorkville Community School. A wonderful time was had by all. Brady Rymer's tunes resonate through American culture, bringing an honest, joyful spirit to music for all generations.

Brady Rymer toured and recorded with the RCA Roots Rock Band for thirteen years, sharing the stage with the like of Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, before parenthood broadened the scope of his music. Five albums and countless live shows later, this veteran rocker has established himself as one of the country's most captivating creators of music for kids and families. (For more information on the band visit http://www.bradyrymer.com)

YCS FAMILY FUN NIGHT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010
Updated January 20, 2010

Join us for Family Fun Night on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the Yorkville Community School where we will be screening the movie "UP" in our Main Hall. Admission is Free and Pizza and Drinks will be served. Please bring a blanket to sit on and click here for more information.

YCS SCHOLASTIC PAJAMA DRIVE
Updated January 20, 2010

The YCS Pajama Drive was a huge success. YCS families donated 49 pajamas and 27 books to children in need which enabled us to purchase 30 new books from Scholastic at a great discount. Well done YCS! .

FALL FESTIVAL EVENT
Updated October 31, 2009

Our first Yorkville Community School PTA Event was a huge success. The Fall Festival took place at the school on Friday, October 30, 2009 after school. The children all enjoyed the costume parade, storytelling, face painting, cupcake decorating , popcorn, cotton candy and of course pumpkin decorating. Many elected officials also attended. Click here for more information and pictures.

DEKOVATS PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING
Updated October 30, 2009

The students and children of the Yorkville Community School attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at DeKovats Playground. The Playground located at Asphalt Green was recently renovated thanks to Council Member Jessica Lapin and Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. Click here for more information and pictures of our students at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.


	YCS PTA Events
	YCS and BARNES & NOBLE BOOKFAIR Updated November 16, 2011 Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2011 for YCS Shooping day at the 86th Street Barnes & Noble Bookstore. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while enjoying an afternoon filled with wonderful stories read by our Assistant Principal Martin and teachers Miss Sindy, Miss Emily and Miss Tara; PLUS a craft workshop led by Tiffany Threadgould, author of ReMake It. Barnes & Noble will generously donate a percentage of the purchases back to YCS. Also, be sure to share the online code – valid 12/3-12/8 – with family and friends: BN.COM/bookfairs Bookfair ID 10569549. Please be sure to view the flyer for more details. NEXT PTA MEETING Updated November 16, 2011 Please join us for the next General Membership PTA Meeting on Friday morning, December 9, 2011 at 8:30 AM. A copy of the PTA Meeting Agenda will be posted prior to the next meeting. If you did not signed up for a Committee yet and are willing to donate your time or expertise to ensure YCS continues to be a thriving school for our children, please e-mail us at pta@yorkvillecommunityschool.org or stop by the PTA office in the morning. We're looking forward to this being our best School Year yet. 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 SECOND ANNUAL YCS AUCTION - A WONDERFUL EVENING AND GREAT SUCCESS! Updated May 12, 2011 Through the generous donations of our local retailers, restaurants and service providers, this year’s Yorkville Community School/PS 151 Spring auction was a huge success! We would also like to offer a special thank our event underwriters. Decorations, catering and rentals were provided by Bloomers Florist and Event Planning Tel: 914-969-7955 / 800-426-4205. The evening’s sponsors also included Trafficbuyer Digital, Capital One, Konica Minolta, and Pinkberry. As a new school, we rely on the support of our community to help us continue to offer the varied enrichment programs that have been introduced to our children by our wonderful Principal, Samantha Kaplan. Whether it is music and the arts or chess or physical education, each of these programs adds a dimension to our children’s education and enriches their lives. Keeping our children engaged in these activities also helps develop their natural curiosity and love of learning. Thank you all again and again for your generosity. YCS FALL FESTIVAL Updated November 4, 2010 Thank you to all who baked, volunteered, and attended! With your help, the Second Annual YCS Fall Festival was an overwhelming success raising more than $3,000 for our wonderful enrichment programs. We would also like to acknowledge for their donations, time and generosity: 92Y, 19th Precinct, Aikido, Asphalt Green, Bloomers Florist, David Danielson, Delizia 92, Glaser Bake Shop, NYC Chess, Le Pain Quotidien, Sammie and Tudie, Two Little Red Hens, Wingspan Arts, and YCS Faculty & Staff. A TASTE OF YORKVILLE Updated April 29, 2010 The First Annual YCS Taste of Yorkville was an incredible success! Conceived of and led by Sue Fosmoen, Glenn Hardy and Fredda Plesser with the support of an exceptional team of volunteers, the event was the social and fundraising highlight of Yorkville Community School’s inaugural year. Through the generosity of the many donors of incredible products and services and the enthusiastic bidding of over 150 attendees, we raised more than $19,000! All of the evening’s proceeds will fund the meaningful enrichment programs that our children enjoy each day. We were also able to raise $750 by direct donations for our classroom libraries – another truly wonderful accomplishment. We would also like to thank Samantha Kaplan and our incredible faculty team for attending the evening along with family and friends and donating such generous items for auction bidding. The honor of being Assistant Principal for the day, special student/teacher events, class art projects and more were a hit of the evening and accounted for a remarkable 25% of the total raised! The delicious food that all enjoyed was graciously provided by our local favorites: Barking Dog - 1678 Third Avenue / 212-831-1800 Bellini - 1660 Third Avenue / 212-410-6787 Brother Jimmy’s - 1644 Third Avenue / 212- 828-0336 Delizia - 1762 Second Avenue / 212-996-3720 Maz Mezcal - 316 East 86th Street / 212-472-1599 Osso Buco - 1662 Third Avenue / 212-426-5422 Stevenson Culinary Works - stevensonculinaryworks.com / 734-657-0887 Tamarind - 1679 Third Avenue / 212-410-9400 Timmy's by the River - 1737 York Avenue / 212-860-9191 Two Little Red Hens Bakery - 1652 Second Avenue / 212- 452-0476 And thank you to our sponsor: Blue Rill Day Camp - www.bluerill.com Our (chef) hats off to all who made the First Annual YCS Taste of Yorkville such a success! FUN WAS HAD BY ALL AT BRADY RYMER CONCERT Updated March 20, 2010 Rock'n in Spring with the Brady Rymer Band Concert and Fundraiser was Sunday, March 14th, 2010 in the auditorium of the Yorkville Community School. A wonderful time was had by all. Brady Rymer's tunes resonate through American culture, bringing an honest, joyful spirit to music for all generations. Brady Rymer toured and recorded with the RCA Roots Rock Band for thirteen years, sharing the stage with the like of Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews, and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir, before parenthood broadened the scope of his music. Five albums and countless live shows later, this veteran rocker has established himself as one of the country's most captivating creators of music for kids and families. (For more information on the band visit http://www.bradyrymer.com) YCS FAMILY FUN NIGHT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2010 Updated January 20, 2010 Join us for Family Fun Night on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 6:00 PM at the Yorkville Community School where we will be screening the movie "UP" in our Main Hall. Admission is Free and Pizza and Drinks will be served. Please bring a blanket to sit on and click here for more information. YCS SCHOLASTIC PAJAMA DRIVE Updated January 20, 2010 The YCS Pajama Drive was a huge success. YCS families donated 49 pajamas and 27 books to children in need which enabled us to purchase 30 new books from Scholastic at a great discount. Well done YCS! . FALL FESTIVAL EVENT Updated October 31, 2009 Our first Yorkville Community School PTA Event was a huge success. The Fall Festival took place at the school on Friday, October 30, 2009 after school. The children all enjoyed the costume parade, storytelling, face painting, cupcake decorating , popcorn, cotton candy and of course pumpkin decorating. Many elected officials also attended. Click here for more information and pictures. DEKOVATS PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING Updated October 30, 2009 The students and children of the Yorkville Community School attended the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at DeKovats Playground. The Playground located at Asphalt Green was recently renovated thanks to Council Member Jessica Lapin and Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe. Click here for more information and pictures of our students at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.