For many the year begins with making a New Year’s resolution. How about something different? Your word for 2023 . Have you chosen your word, or have you tried it before? Pick a word, then hang it up on your refrigerator (or in your office), to serve as a reminder for when life throws a curveball this year. It could be a word to focus on for the year, or a word to serve as a source of encouragement. Here are some of your executive board member’s word for 2023: #possible, #balance, #believe, #perseverance, #don’tgiveup (or a phrase 🙂 )
To a promising and fulfilling year, cheers!
| Family Movie Day |
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| It was nice meeting/seeing many of you and we are pleased to hear the positive feedback about the event. Thank you for coming and making our first family event memorable! |
| School Pictures |
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Thank you to all the volunteers that participated during retake and sibling day on December 5th. We are so grateful for your help. It would not have been possible without you! If you have not already done so, your pictures are ready to review and purchase. Please click link to review and purchase pictures. We will be having another retake for those affected by the “glitch” from the December retake and sibling picture day registration process. You should have received confirmation of your child’s participation in the upcoming picture retake. The retake will be on 1/17/2023. |
| Potluck |
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| We are truly grateful for your participation and contribution in making this potluck successful. It was a fun and engaging evening (and the food was delicious). We are looking forward to planning more events like this. |
| Food Drive |
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| AEA has always been a giving community and this holiday season was no different. Common Point food bank picked up our non-perishable food items which will bless so many families in need. Your generosity is truly amazing. Thank you! *picture above is not the actual donation (we were not able to take pictures before the items were picked up). |
| January PTA Meeting |
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| Our next PTA meeting is on January 12th at 7pm via zoom. We will be reviewing survey result from the picture and meeting format survey and deciding together our next steps. We are also going to be discussing our spirit wear launch. Formal agenda and zoom information to follow shortly. |
| Kindergarten Application |
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| Kindergarten application is open! If your child was born in 2018 and lives in New York City, they are eligible to attend kindergarten in fall 2023. You must apply for kindergarten even if your child currently attends Pre-K at AEA. Apply now by clicking link Deadline to apply is January 20th |
| Ice Skating Night |
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| Join us for a night of ice skating at the World Ice Arena in Flushing. Everyone is welcomed but registration is required. Click here to register. We are looking forward to being on the ice with you. |
| Upcoming Important Dates: January 10th – Racial Equity Meeting @ 7:30pm -RSVP here by 1/10 5:00PM January 11th – SLT Meeting @ 7:30am January 12th – PTA Meeting @ 7pm January 16th – School Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 17th – Picture Day Retake- Take 2 January 20th – Deadline to apply for Kindergarten January 28th – PTA of AEA family Skate Night For questions, comments, ideas, or suggestions, kindly reach out to us by emailing 303pta@gmail.com In Service, Your PTA Executive Board |