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Picture Day

Picture Day is this week on Thursday, Oct. 9th! We will be using a light blue background so please dress your children however they are most comfortable! Makeup Day is Thursday, Dec. 4th. Every child is photographed, and online proofs will be available for individual and class portraits. A percentage of photo sales will support the PTA. Click here for more informationQuestions, email Elizabeth Herzog & Willa Goldfeder, willagoldfeder@gmail.com

Snack Friday

Snack Friday is back! Stop by the PTA table after school on Friday, Oct. 10th! Purchase fresh popcorn for $3 per bag (2 bags for $5) and other snacks for $1 and support our school! Questions, email Elizabeth Monaghan & Joyce Tiu, presidents@ps267.org 

October PTA Meeting

Our October PTA Meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 21st at 8:45am in the Cafeteria. At this important PTA Meeting, we will discuss upcoming PTA meetings, events, and fundraisers, as well as nominate and elect 2 Members-At-Large and the Sponsorship Coordinator to the Executive Board. Due to voting taking place, this meeting will ONLY take place in person. Questions, email Isis Louw & Jill Bernard, Co-PTA Presidents, presidents@ps267.org

Bake Sale

Our first Bake Sale of the year is coming up on Thursday, Oct. 30th. Please save the date and sign up here to help bake, sort, and sell baked goods! Not a baker? We'll gladly accept store bought goodies in individually wrapped packages, and all items must be nut-free. Questions, email Danielle McCrillis & Jamie Schwartz, jamieschwartz08@gmail.com

Upcoming No School Days

  • No School - Italian Heritage/Indigenous People's Day: Monday, October 13th, 2025
  • No School - Diwali: Monday, October 20th, 2025
  • No School - Election Day: Tuesday, November 4th, 2025
  • No School - Veterans Day: Tuesday, November 11th, 2025
  • No School - Thanksgiving: Thursday-Friday, November 27th-28th, 2025

Coffee & Conversation with Principal McEvoy

Parents & Guardians are invited to "coffee and conversation" with Principal McEvoy to learn more about the developmental stages and school routines for your child's grade. These sessions serve as an opportunity to get to know the school community a bit better and also provides you the time to ask questions and learn more about your child's day. All sessions take place at 8:45 am in the cafeteria and last about 40-60 mins. Here are the dates for each grade:

  • Kindergarten - Tuesday, Sept. 30th at 8:45am
  • 1st Grade - Friday, Oct. 3rd at 8:45am
  • 2nd Grade - Tuesday, Oct. 7th at 8:45am
  • 3rd Grade - Wednesday, Oct. 8th at 8:45am
  • 4th Grade - Monday, Oct. 6th at 8:45am
  • 5th Grade - Thursday, Oct. 9th at 8:45am

Run for a position on the Executive Board

Two Member-At-Large positions will be filled by parents new to PS 267. Each Member-At-Large is a voting member of the Executive Board and is expected to chair a committee or an event. Additionally, we will be electing a new role to our Executive Board (Sponsorship Coordinator).

A special expedited election will be held no later than the October General Membership Meeting. 

To learn more or get involved in another way, email presidents@ps267.org

2025-2026 School Supplies, Lice Check, Field Trip Forms

Get a head start and order your school supplies, pay for lice checks, and cover field trip costs ahead of the new school year! Please pay online here by Monday, September 29th, or submit cash or check to the PTA mailbox. Checks may be made payable to "PS 267 PTA".

Have an incoming Kindergartener not listed below?  Select My Account > Family Information to add another student. Questions, email treasurer@ps267.org.

2025-2026 Volunteers Needed

Please sign up at the link here and let us know that you are interested in volunteering for the next school year! We are looking for big and small commitments, and hoping to receive as many responses to start planning for the upcoming year. We would love to have you! Questions, email presidents@ps267.org

Fall 2025 Afterschool Registration

Registration for Fall 2025 Afterschool is closed. The final Fall 2025 IF Afterschool schedule is here, Questions, email Ashley Glover, ashley@ifafterschool.org

NYC Kids Rise

If you missed the March PTA Meeting, our guest Speaker spoke about activating your child's NYC Scholarship Account for grades K-3 with an initial $100 for college and career training. Reach out to the main office if you need your child's OSIS number to get started! See here for additional information and don't forget to take advantage of this great opportunity.


STAY CONNECTED

Town Hall Safety Meeting

Each year our community hosts a Town Hall Safety Meeting at which time we review with parents/guardians the citywide expectations and general response protocols. In this way, you will understand how students practice for various emergency situations and what to expect during an emergency situation. We encourage you to join our session on Friday, Oct. 10th at 8:45 am in the school cafeteria. Like PTA meetings, there will be a virtual zoom option for those who need it. 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99703487619?pwd=bEbyqiAPsYPyhzRLq1JMQkGpHwMTjh.1

Meeting ID: 997 0348 7619

Passcode: 267267

Class Lists

Accessing your child's class list has never been easier. Update your information (including child's class and teacher) at PS267.org under 'My Account'. You will then have access to the school-wide and class directory. It is updated automatically, when classmates add their information you will have immediate access to it! Reminder - class lists are to be used solely for the purpose of school announcements, scheduling playdates, birthday celebrations, and other school related functions. This information may not be shared with anyone and may not be used for solicitations of any kind. Questions, email news@ps267.org 

2025-2026 DOE & PTA Calendar

Did you know you can subscribe to the PS 267 & DOE calendar and have it sync to your favorite calendar app. Click MY ACCOUNT > CALENDAR SUBSCRIPTIONS > ADD CALENDAR and easily sync our calendar to your phone or computer! You can also visit the official DOE Calendar site.

PS 267 PTA Texts

If not, please "opt-in" to receive the latest information and reminders about our school via text message.

2025-2026 Kindergarten - Sign up here

2025-2026 1st Grade - Sign up here

2025-2026 2nd Grade - Sign up here

2025-2026 3rd Grade - Sign up here

2025-2026 4th Grade - Sign up here

2025-2026 5th Grade - Sign up here


FUNDRAISING REMINDERS

Family Giving

The Family Giving Campaign is the PTA’s most important annual fundraiser. Tax deductible charitable donations made by families directly support critical enrichment programs, supplies, equipment, and training, as well as our PTA operating budget. Family Giving is vital to our efforts to supplement and boost our children’s education at PS 267. Please check with your employer to see if they offer matching donations! Questions, please email treasurer@ps267.org.

Amazon Wish List

Please consider purchasing a large or small item off your teacher's Amazon Wish List.  All items are shipped directly to the school for your ease.  Don't forget to check out the wish list for Jackson and our school specialty teachers.  All lists are linked here.

Minted

If you plan on ordering gifts or cards through Minted, please use code FUNDRAISEPS267. Enjoy 20% off Minted stationery + custom gifts and Minted donate 15% of each purchase back to our school. Shop here and use our code. 


PTA MEETING INFORMATION

All PTA meetings will meet in person on Tuesdays at 8:45am once a month in the school cafeteria. Please mark your calendars and make every effort to join if you can! A Zoom option will be available for those who want to tune in remotely but please note that to vote in certain circumstances you must attend in person.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82697280566
Meeting ID: 826 9728 0566

  • Tuesday 09/16/2025 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 10/21/2025 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 11/25/2025 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 12/16/2025 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 01/13/2026 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 02/24/2026 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 03/24/2026 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 04/21/2026 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 05/19/2026 at 8:45am

  • Tuesday 06/16/2026 at 8:45am

 

Upcoming Fundraisers and Events

 

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