Parents and Teachers Association
PS29 prides itself on a dynamic PTA, powered by a strong connection between our hard-working and creative parent community and our dedicated staff members.
All parents and guardians of children attending PS29 are automatically members of the The Parents and Teachers Association of PS29 (PTA), as are all teachers in the school. The PTA’s mission is to:
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Build a vibrant and welcoming community both within PS29 and with the greater neighborhood community.
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Facilitate an effective relationship and two-way communication between families, school administration, school staff, and community officials.
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Raise funds to provide a wide variety of educational and cultural programs and materials to support school initiatives for the students of PS29.
PTA membership meets once a month in the auditorium. Childcare and pizza for PS29 children are always provided. Dates will be listed below in the fall.
DONATE. VOLUNTEER. PARTICIPATE. Your involvement is more important now than ever. Consider attending PTA meetings, being a class parent, volunteering to help with events, helping to raise and/or contribute money, or volunteering your skills and talents within a Committee.
2023-2024 PTA Board of Directors
What the PTA funds
How we raise funds
2023-2024 PTA Board of Directors
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Co-Presidents: Lianna Durney (1st grader) and Mary Gallagher (1st grader and pre-K)
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Co-Treasurers: Raul Vidal (3rd grader) & Mariam Farmanau (2nd grader)
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Co-VPs Class Parents & Volunteers: Kimberly Isserlis (2nd and 5th graders) & Janet Cavanagh (2nd & 5th graders)
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Co-VPs Communications: Yadu Kalia (4th & 2nd graders) and Anna Janash (2nd & 4th graders)
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Co-Secretaries: Miriam Williams (1st grader) and Dana Crowley (two 2nd graders)
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Co- VPs Fundraising & Events: Meagan Westgarth (1st & 2nd graders), Chana Rosenthal (1st grader)
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The team members can be reached at ps29pta@gmail.com.
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Please read this attachment to learn more about positions on the PTA Executive Board.
What the PTA funds
At PS29, we are all united by our deep commitment to providing the best possible education for our children. We value an education that fosters independent thinking, we place emphasis on learning in conventional and non-conventional ways, and we work hard to offer a well-rounded experience with enrichments and extra programming. The PTA funds:
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PROGRAM SUPPORT to keep the student-to-teacher ratio as small as possible. This line item looks one year ahead and is paid out in June for the next fiscal year.
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ARTS, MUSIC & THEATER ENRICHMENT through collaborations with partners like BAM and Brooklyn Queens Conservatory.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT to ensure our teachers have the best knowledge and latest teaching techniques to provide our kids with great learning experiences.
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READING, MATH & SCIENCE ENRICHMENT such as the garden program and chess.
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SUPPLIES & ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT for essential supplies, Wellness in the Schools program, funding to help support Related Services.
How we raise funds
Only a portion comes from direct donations – the balance is generated through activities and events that incur expenses and require thousands of volunteer hours.
Our school is home to a diverse group of students and families. Contributions of time and money can be large or small, often or once in a while. Every dollar and every volunteer hour helps protect the programs our children currently enjoy. Please do what you can!
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APPEAL & DONATIONS are the most effective way to raise money. 100% of direct donations go to supporting our programs! Every dollar counts, and no contribution is too small. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible. It’s really easy to Donate Online.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM provides a safe, fun environment for our kids, a service for our families, and a modest profit to help fund programs. To keep costs low, it is overseen by a steering committee of parent volunteers who research best practices, identify future enhancements, guide policy and staffing decisions, and assist with operations.
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ACTIVITIES & EVENTS include community-building events like Super Science Saturday and the PS 29 Block Party, fundraising events like the Annual Gala + Auction and Parents’ Art Night, as well as merchandise sales, and revenue sharing opportunities. Volunteers are always needed. See our Event Schedule and Volunteer and Committees to help with one of these exciting activities.
PTA Meetings
PS 29 PTA meets monthly throughout the schoolyear.
Here's the schedule of PTA meetings for 2023-24. Mark your calendars!
Friday, September 15, 2023 @ 8:45 am pm in the PS 29 auditorium
Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, November 17, 2023 @ 8:45 am in the PS 29 auditorium
Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, January 19, 2024 @ 8:45 am in the PS 29 auditorium
Thursday, February 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 8:45 am in the PS 29 auditorium
Thursday, April 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom
Friday, May 17, 2024 @ 8:45 am in the PS 29 auditorium
Thursday, June 13, 2024 @ 6:30 pm on Zoom
The PTA also meets monthly as an Executive Board. If you are interested in attending one of these meetings, please contact us.
The PTA also meets monthly as an Executive Board. If you are interested in attending one of these meetings, please contact us.
PTA Meeting Minutes
About the PTA
The PTA was incorporated in 1985 and gained recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in 1987. The formal name of the PTA is the Parents and Teachers Association of P.S. 29, Inc.