PS 116

116 is green! 🌸🌻🌱 Thank you to Marina De Palma for once again beautifying 116’s tree beds on 32nd and 33rd. And thank you to the The Horticultural Society of New York for beautifying 116’s yard and teaching the students how to garden. We are lucky to have you all. 💕

*️⃣ Please help keep the plants looking great all summer. It’s easy! Pick up trash with a picker and plastic bag and reach out to the PTA for instructions on a watering schedule. 🚮 💦

More 2024 Spring Fair Fun!

As we go into the Memorial Day weekend, we want to give a shout out to all who helped make PS 116 2024 Spring Fair a huge success!

First, thank you to the community for coming out and having a great time and supporting PS 116.

Second, thank you to the PTA board, 116kids.org, parent and alumni volunteers in facilitating this success. We couldn’t have done it without you!

And finally, thank you to our sponsors and vendors for your support and services.


OriginalCrumbs
ESP Creative


Gramercy Orthodontics
Steve & Kate's Camp

Clowns.com
Hi-Five Sports Metro

Come one, come all! 🎉🎡🎟️🎠

PS116 Annual Spring Fair, this Sunday, May 19th, from 11am-3pm!!

Come join us at this community-wide event for carnival activities, games, magic show, face painting, crafts, food, and more!

Buy your discounted activity tickets [25 tickets for $20] here: tinyurl.com/116SpringFair

Last call!!!

Today is the day to win amazing items such as camps, gift cards, tickets and more.

The PS116 Silent Auction ends at 9:30 PM
So go to PS116Rodeo.givesmart.com to put in your final bids!

Hey 116 community! There is still time to support our school by bidding on over 300+ items in the silent auction at PS116Rodeo.givesmart.com.

New items have been added daily. Check out the 'New' category for the items that have been added in the last few days!

PS116 Spring Benefit - online auction is LIVE!

300+ items in many categories from Broadway shows, to play centers, music, restaurants, camps, parties and more!

Go to PS116Rodeo.givesmart.com to start bidding now through April 18th!

REMEMBER you do not need to be within the PS116 community to bid, so please share with friends and family.

Have you voted for PS116 yet?

We need your vote! PS116 is on the ballot for the Participatory Budgeting through Councilwoman Carlina Rivera 利華娜 office and we need your vote for STEM lab upgrades for our students.

Voting ends this Sunday, April 14th. Go to vote.pbnyc.org/pbnyc-vote-2024 to vote now.

See attached for step by step guidelines and more info!

Hey PS 116 Community - a message via Coach Jenny, director of PS116 Chess Club & Team:

Good luck to Yuzuru Sugimoto!! She is already on the way to Chicago, so our club today will send all our well wishes to her in spirit! 💪

Yuzuru you’re a great role model, representing our PS 116 Chess Club & Team this weekend at the All-Girls Nationals, for the second consecutive year!!

We’re rooting for you - You got this!!

It is not too late to Saddle Up! and get your tickets for the PS116 Rodeo TODAY! You can even get tickets at the door.

See you there TONIGHT (April 11th): MOXY East Village, 112 E 11th Street. 6:30-9:30pm

Not able to make it? Visit our silent auction at PS116Rodeo.givesmart.com to get great deals on 300+ experiences, goodies, gift cards and more!

Here’s some of the items you’ll only see at the LIVE auction…

Today is the day - our online Spring Benefit auction is LIVE!!

You do not need to be within the PS116 community to bid so please share with friends and family.

300+ items in many categories from Broadway shows, to play centers, music, restaurants, camps, parties and more. Start bidding now at PS116Rodeo.givesmart.com.

Calling all supporters! It’s New York City Council Participatory budget voting time!

PS116 Mary Lindley Murray NEEDS your VOTE to provide capital investment in our school in the form of STEM equipment.

When is voting? April 6-14th

Who can vote? Anyone ages 11+ that lives/works in district 2 OR is a friend of PS116 can vote!

Where can you vote? Online or in person (see site list included in post)

Vote or learn more here: https://vote.pbnyc.org/pbnyc-vote-2024

So what do you say community! Tell your friends, share the link, and show your support for PS116!

Thank you Council Member Councilwoman Carlina Rivera 利華y娜

Howdy 116 community! It is just a little more than one week before the annual PS 116 Spring “Rodeo” benefit.

Thursday, April 11, 2024 for a great evening and fun items to bid in the live auction!

Get your tickets now and preview the online auction items at: http://ps116rodeo.givesmart.com/

Preview over 300 items- birthday parties, restaurants, local services, special experience and more!

100% of proceeds go to the PS116 PTA, which provides essentials to the school that aren't covered by the DOE.

Star your favorites to be ready for when the auction goes live on 4/8 at noon. Auction closes 4/18 at 9:30 PM.

Mark your calendars PS116 community! There’s a lot going on this Spring…

* New “retro” style PS116 shirts for a LIMITED TIME. Sale ends April 1st!

Get them here: You can order at www.tinyurl.com/ps116retrot

* April 11th: PS116 “Rodeo” Spring Benefit and Auction Get your tickets at ps116rodeo.givesmart.com. The auction is open to all 116 supporters - we welcome you to invite your friends and alumni families to join us!

PREVIEW almost 300 items in the online Auction on April 2nd! The online auction is live April 8th-18th.

* May 19th: PS116 Spring Fair - open to the greater community! Mark your calendars for a day of fun, crafts, and fun rides!

Thank you for your support!
Happy Spring!

2024 PS116 Retro Shirts, Supporting Parent and Teachers Association of PS 116 New Retro inspired PS116 School Spirit Shirts. If you are ordering for BULK Delivery please enter your child's name and class number in the nickname space. learn more about the PTA of PS116 at www.ps116pta.com

It’s Yearbook time!

PS 116 Families: ask your favorite local businesses to support 116 with an ad in the 2024 yearbook.

Local Businesses: have your business stand out to local families and support your local elementary school.

Go to ps116pta.com/shop to book your half or full page business ad today!

Happy Friday 116 community! This is a message for our entire community past, present and future:

It’s Spring Benefit time. Join us Thursday, April 11th from 6:30-9:30pm for PS116’s Rodeo Benefit!

Tickets are now on sale. Silent auction preview goes live on April 2nd!

For tickets to the benefit or to make a donation go to : https://e.givesmart.com/events/zk4/

Thank you to our sponsors, 92nd Street Y and Kibel for your support!

Congratulations to our PS 116 chess team!

♟️Micah Rifkin, ranked #25 in the K-1 Under 400 section, out of 112 players

♟️Yuzuru Sugimoto and teammate, ranked #21 team in the K-3 Under 800 section, out of 59 teams

♟️Simon Rifkin, tied #20, in the K-5 Under 1400 section, out of 75 players

We’re so proud of you all 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Hey 116 community! We’re celebrating 116 day and reaching out for your support. 

Take advantage of localized engagement and promote your business in the PS116 2023/2024 annual yearbook.

Go to: ps116pta.com/shop to book your ad today!

Email PS116yearbook [email protected] with any questions

Thank you in advance for your support! 

Community announcement from:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

Due to the weather forecast, the Department of Education and Community Education Council 2 have POSTPONED tonight’s District 2/ Chancellor's Town Hall.

They are also postponing the February 2024 CEC D2 Regular Calendar and Working Business Meetings

We will let you know when they have the rescheduled dates.

Stay warm and safe 116ers!

Hey 116 community! Get your Retro-inspired PS116 T-shirts now! See design below.

Online orders will be taken through, Saturday February 17th. T-shirts will arrive in time for Spirit week in March.

Shirts will be delivered to school for distribution or can be shipped to your home (plus S&H)!

Go to: www.tinyurl.com/ps116spirit to order today!

Message with any questions!

For P.S.116 Day 4 of Gratitude we want to give a shout out to 92nd Street Y and 92NY Camps for supporting P.S.116 as one of the sponsors of our 2024 Spring Benefit!

Thank you for your support 92NY!

For more information on 92NY programming, performances, camps, etc. visit 92NY.org!

For information on how you can support P.S.116 Spring Benefit visit: ps116Rodeo.givesmart.con

92NY - New York’s global center for culture, connection and enrichment The 92nd Street Y, New York New York’s global center for culture, connection and enrichment 92NY is about people—the people of New York City and the surrounding area, the United States and the world. It's about people who entertain and challenge, inform and educate. It's about people who learn a...

Community Event!

Saturday, February 3rd Stop 'N' Swap at River School (PS 281)!

It’s FREE! This Community Reuse event invites the public to take home something new-to-you or add items to the swap for others!

See flyers for complete details!

Hey PS116 Community - 30 days of gratitude continues…Are you in the know?

Day 3: Gratitude in Awareness + Community Involvement

As you may have heard, there has been a proposal by the Soloviev Group to build a casino on the Freedom Plaza site adjacent to the United Nations. We are reaching out to community members and stakeholders in the area to invite them to a town hall we are hosting on January 11th at the NYU School of Dentistry to hear directly hear from those who would be most directly impacted.

Info on Jan 11 Town Hall:
January 11, 6-8pm
NYU School of Dentistry: 345 E. 24th Street, New York, NY 10010, corner of 24th and 1st Ave

RSVP: https://www.nysenate.gov/questionnaires/kristen-gonzalez/rsvp-midtown-east-casino-proposal-town-hall

Community Board 6 resolution, passed in March 2023: https://airtable.com/appgK5bKw7rWMRJEh/shrrsHSVp9yX9GALs/tblztcUPiopggeJAc/viwmVIfxvJvQgYabU/recW1jDGrwdSv0hSP/fld66g40FckvbQxS7/atteVoNBUYwxRT6YJ?backgroundColor=blue

RSVP: Midtown East Casino Proposal Town Hall On the evening of January 11, 2024, from 6-8 PM, Senator Gonzalez's office will be hosting a town hall at the NYU College of Dentistry (345 E. 24th Street, New York, NY 10010, corner of 24th and 1st Ave) to hear community feedback on a proposal for a casino in Midtown East. The purpose of this town....

Back in the groove and carrying on with PS116 30 days of gratitude!

Day 2: Gratitude for the power to advocate for all!

Write to our Mayor today at https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/mayor-contact.page and copy and paste the following to advocate support for housing stability, to benefit all:

I am writing to oppose the 60 day shelter stay limit for families with children residing in Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs). Please consider the effect that this constant disruption will have on the lives of the children who are moved, the teachers and schools that support them and the children that remain in in the classroom as they watch their peers shuffle through multiple placements.

Sincerely,
PS116 Community

Hello, 116 community!

As we go into the holiday break, we’re kicking off 30 days of gratitude and reflecting on the great experiences we’ve enjoyed so far this school year.

Day 1 Gratitude in Generosity:

This week P.S. 116 fulfilled holiday wishes and needs for over 120 children residing in transitional housing -- the majority of whom are seeking asylum.

Thank you to all the parent volunteers, Team116, the 116 and surrounding community support to make this possible. May we all feel and experience generosity of heart and kindness today and always! ❤️

P.S. 116 is fulfilling wishes and needs for over 120 children residing in transitional housing -- the majority of whom are seeking asylum. We are grateful for any support you can provide! ❤️

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Come for the hot chocolate and carolers. Stay for the neighborhood cheer. Let’s sing!

IT’s TODAY! Giving Tuesday! Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to enhance our school community, through PS116 Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Thank you in advance to all of our generous supporters!!

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