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Multicultural Fest Cancelled

Multicultural Fest on 6/12 has been cancelled due to lack of response. We'll try again next year.

Multicultural Fest set for June 12th

Hello Students, Parents, Teachers, Staff and Community Members

Join us for the biggest, baddest Multicultural Fest ever
at PS 139 on June 12th at 1pm

Sometimes what sets us apart is what brings us together. Be a part of the celebration!

If you would like to get involved email me at christine.siracusa@gmail.com

Here are some ways you can participate:
Provide formal entertainment (traditional music, folk dance, etc.) on our stage Read a story
Teach a song
Share traditional dishes and (non-alcoholic) beverages
Display clothing, flags, and artifacts unique to a culture from your ethnic background

Be sure to specify what country/culture you would like to represent and include contact information.
This event is open to EVERYONE.
See you there!

Breakfast and Elections 5/11

It's Staff Appreciation Week at PS 139.

Spread the love and the cream cheese at

our Staff Appreciation Breakfast this Tuesday May 11th from 6:30am to 8:30am

followed by a

PA General Membership Meeting at 8:30am. Elect the 2010 - 2011 PA Executive Board. Vote on proposed Professional Development Day September 8, 2010.

PTA 5K Run for the Schools

This Saturday, May 1, PS 139 families will be participating in the third annual PTA 5K Run for the Schools. We've raised a couple thousand dollars for the PA the last couple of years--and had a great time. Go at your own pace---whether that's running or walking with a stroller.

You can register online at:
http://www.active.com/running/new-york-ny/brooklyn-pta-5k-run-for-schools-2010

PLEASE EMAIL ME and let me know you can participate. I can also send you a registration form and sponsorship form. DavidLevin8@...

Here are the event details...

WHEN: Saturday, May 1st from 10am to 1pm in Prospect Park in the Bartel Lot (Prospect Park West & 16th Street).

COST: Participants pay a registration fee ($25/family or $15/individual). You can participate for free by getting donations from sponsors. Download a sponsorship form at brooklynpta.org

- 50% of post race profits will be divided evenly among qualifying schools (20 or more participants) and 50% will be divided according to school size.

- There will be post-race refreshments, face-painting, community building activities, team photographs

Nominations Meeting Monday April 19th at 6:15pm

Join the PS 139 PA Executive Board

By the end of this school year the PS 139 PA will have raised $25,000 (est) for PA budgeted items, $28,000 (and counting) for the Argyle yard renovations, over $500 for Haiti Earthquake victims, and $1200 for the library.

By year’s end we will have produced these events:
The Big Guy BBQ
A Neighborhood Clothing Swap
Pumpkin Patch
Fright Night
Science Night
Health and Nutrition Night
Multicultural Night


And these fundraising events:
Candy Sale
Election Day Bake Sale
Fall pictures
Fall Book Fair
The first ever PS 139 Jazz Cocktail Party
Dance-a-thon
Theme Basket Raffle
Spring Book Fair
Spring Pictures

in addition to the ongoing collection of Box Tops for Education.

If you think this is important work and would like to see it continue, please come to Monday night's PA meeting and nominate yourself or a friend to join the Executive Board.

If you think that this is a waste of time and we are heading in the wrong direction, please come to Monday night's PA meeting and nominate yourself or a friend to join the Executive Board.

Your child’s school needs you.

Spring Pictures Fundraiser 4/16

The PA will hold it's Spring Pictures Fundraiser this Friday, April 16th all day in the auditorium. All students will be photographed (unless a parent files an "opt out" form with us). When students receive their pix in a few weeks they will then have the option to purchase them or return them.

PS 139 Chess Ninja fundraiser at Barnes and Nobles this Saturday, March 13th

The PS 139 Chess Ninjas will take on all challengers this Saturday, March 13 at Barnes & Noble on 7th Ave from 11 am to 1 pm  and from 2 to 4 pm.  Come by to support the team. You can also watch the PS 139 Chess Team in action.
Most importantly any purchase you make at Barnes and Noble on Saturday could help the team raise funds for Nationals in Atlanta. Volunteers will be manning the entrance to Barnes and Noble and handing out fliers. If you purchase anything please mention the PS 139 Chess Ninjas!

The team will be going to National in Atlanta, Georgia in May!

Please help support the chess team.

Spring Open House

PS 139 will hold one more Open House for prospective families on March 4th. Save the date. Details to follow.

PS 139 Open House

Our first Open House will be Tuesday January 12th at 8:45 am. Enter through the brightly colored doors on Rugby Road. Bring photo ID to sign in with security. We will start in the auditorium right off the main lobby.