Budget vote – June 23

By James Wells | June 15, 2017

Following an extensive review of our budget and reserve funds, the PTA will vote on using funds to support several one-time expenditures with the objective of benefiting the current MNS student body.  By working with the administration, we have identified several areas in which additional funding would be valuable.

We will be voting on using money from our funds for these expenditures at the next General PTA Meeting on June 23rd at 7:45 AM.

Every parent and teacher has one vote and all are encouraged to participate.

The expenditures are outlined below.

Facilities Updates:
Air Conditioning (Replacement and Removal of Outdated Units)……..$6,600
Update of Computer Technology (replacement of classroom desktop computers for instruction – includes 5 year warranty)….$27,560
Music Cabinets (Storage and Transport of Instruments)…..$15,000
Student Materials/Supplement:
Wooden Blocks (Outdoor and Indoor)…..$10,000
Curriculum Enhancement:
Fundations Program (Multisensory, Structured Language (http://www.wilsonlanguage.com/programs/fundations)…..$20,000
New Social Emotional Curriculum and Materials for every classroom….$5,000
Instructional Staff Supplement:
Could enable one more Instructional TA or part-time Interventionist….$40,000

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Join the PTA as a Parent Leader for 2018-19!

By James Wells • June 8, 2018
Available during the Day? 1) Lice Check Co-Chair 2) Lunch Club Supervisor (once/week) 3) Class Auction Projects Coordinator Want to Work from your Office or Home? 4) Camps Fall Online Auction Co-Chair 5) Spring Silent, Live and Online Auction Co-Chair 6) PTA Audit Committee 7) PTA Co-Treasurer 8) PTA Technology Team Free to Attend Monthly… The post Join the PTA as a Parent Leader for 2018-19! appeared first on PS290 PTA.

New lost and found

By James Wells • April 15, 2018
The MNS Student Council would like to inform MNS families about the new Lost and Found system. At the end of every month, we plan to donate whatever is unclaimed in the Lost and Found to Cassidy’s Place. If your child has lost anything, we would encourage your child to look in the Lost and… The post New lost and found appeared first on PS290 PTA.

NYC Football Club outing

By James Wells • April 15, 2018
Join fellow MNS families at the school’s first outing to see New York City’s own professional soccer team, the New York City Football Club (NYC FC), play FC Dallas at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, April 29, at 6:00 p.m.! Tickets are $43.50 each and a portion of the ticket price will benefit our PTA. The post NYC Football Club outing appeared first on PS290 PTA.

On-line auction this week!

By James Wells • April 15, 2018
Look out for an email that will be sent with a link to this week’s Online Auction! This is an exciting and fun way to help MNS and at the same time have a chance to win cool items! The Online Auction will close at 6:30PM on Saturday April 21. The post On-line auction this week! appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Spring raffle

By James Wells • April 15, 2018
Raffle drawing will be held on Friday, April 20 at 8:45AM at MNS Teacher’s Lounge. Ticket holders need not be present to win. The post Spring raffle appeared first on PS290 PTA.

MNS GALA!!!

By James Wells • April 8, 2018
It’s finally here! Don’t miss the MNS School of Rock Live and Silent Auction and Gala this Saturday, April 14. For more information please see the Auction page under the Fundraising tab on this website. The post MNS GALA!!! appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Spring Recess!

By James Wells • March 25, 2018
Spring recess will start this Friday, March 30. School will resume on Monday, April 9. The post Spring Recess! appeared first on PS290 PTA.

MNS Food Drive

By James Wells • March 25, 2018
On March 26-28 drop off shelf-stable food to Benefit the New York Common Pantry. Food will be collected each morning outside of school at drop-off. The post MNS Food Drive appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Field Day T-shirt Orders

By James Wells • March 24, 2018
T-shirt orders due this Wednesday 3/28! Field days will take place in May. The post Field Day T-shirt Orders appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Fitness Night

By James Wells • March 18, 2018
Monday, March 26 is the next Parent-Child Fitness Class! This is a class that requires parent participation WITH your child and sneakers are required. The cost is $15 per child in advance through Neon by March 25 or $20 at the door. See the newsletter for times. The post Fitness Night appeared first on PS290 PTA.

MNS UMBRELLAS!

By James Wells • March 15, 2018
The new MNS umbrellas are here! Check them out on this website under fundraising/school store. The post MNS UMBRELLAS! appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Second Grade Improv/Theatre Night

By James Wells • March 11, 2018
Please join us on Friday, March 23 from 6:30-8:00 pm. Talented professional performers and our second graders will create an action-packed show that is entertaining and unique. Tickets are $25 in advance (through Neon) or $30 at door. Dinner is included. The post Second Grade Improv/Theatre Night appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Funky Jazz Club presentation

By James Wells • March 11, 2018
Please join us for a special presentation of the Funky Jazz lunch club routines on Thursday, March 22 at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door or in advance through Neon by Tuesday, March 20. The post Funky Jazz Club presentation appeared first on PS290 PTA.

Early dismissal Thursday

By James Wells • March 11, 2018
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K-5 Fitness Night – CANCELLED!

By James Wells • February 26, 2018
Please note: The K-5 Fitness night scheduled for March 5 has been rescheduled. New date coming soon! The post K-5 Fitness Night – CANCELLED! appeared first on PS290 PTA.