PTA
Full Membership Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Agenda
We are ALL the PTA
PS 20 PTA Mission
The PS 20 PTA partners with the school so that our children can enjoy a safe and healthy learning environment. The PTA is committed to providing stability, transparency, sincerity, and community each and every year. This school year, the PTA will be focused on four core needs:
There are many ways to get involved and support PS20!
PTA donors, committees and volunteers play a crucial role in supporting the school and engaging our amazing community.
PTA Board 2024-25
Co-Presidents Sarah Durand McGuigan (Grade 4 + alum parent)
Brett Masterson (Grades 1 + 4 parent)
Vice President: Fabienne Keller (Grades 1 + 3 + alum parent)
Recording Secretary: Amanda Bonavita (Grade 4 parent)
Correspondence Sect’y: Trudy Chan (Grades 1 + 3 parent)
Treasurer: Alan Feldman (Grade 1 parent)
Financial Secretary: Carol Cohen (Pre-K + Grade 3 parent)
Parliamentarian: Aaron Safane (3K + Grade 4 parent)
Parent Outreach: Zainab Abedin (Grades 1 + 4 parent)
Ms Blyden
Updates from Ms. Blyden
Parent Q&A
PTA Budget Report
PTA 24-25 Budget Overview
The PTA Board’s goal is to create a budget that allows the PTA to deliver on critical spending items, while also giving maximal flexibility.
PTA Budget - Spending to Actuals (as of 3/31)
Key Notes:
Revenue Budget Actual
Direct Donations = $ 57,500 = $58,841
Fundraising Events = $ 41,910 = $33,860
Interest = $7,500 = 0
Mosaic After School Program (Net) = $ 310,730 = $219,007
Total Revenue = $417,640 = $283,805
Expenses (page 1 of 2)
PTA-Led Community Event (Net)= = $ -$8,300 = $ -5,378
JEDI Committee = $ -23,500 = $ -$8,125
Green Arts = $ -48,000 = $ -$48,600
Green Arts Committee = $-8,890 = $ -8,363
Programs/Studio in a School = $-57,000 = $-28,300
Facility/Outdoor Learning Committee = $ -500 = $ -607
PTA General Operations = $ -8,000 = $ -5,255
PTA Special Projects = $ -4,500 = $ -2,070
PTA Budget - Spending to Actuals (as of 3/31)
Key Notes:
Expenses (cont)
Budget Actual
PTA Stakeholder Support
Program Assistants = $ -135,200 = $ -140,730
Workbooks/Substitutes/Training = $-65,000 = $ -65,000
Staff/Teacher Appreciation = $ -11,000 = $ -5,377
Classroom/Teacher Support = $ -15,000 = $ -12,917
Student Support = $ -11,000 = $ 12,125
Principal’s Fund =$ -17,500 = $ -17,000
Total Expenses = $ -418,390 = $ -335,597
Net Surplus/(Deficit) = $ -750 = $ -23,889
Contribute to the Annual Appeal
Our year-end goal for 2024-25 is $200,000�You can help us get there!
The PTA spends approx. $500 on each student/year �for enrichment, staff and programming. If every family donated $500 per year, we would be fully self-sustaining.
Text PS20 to 44-321 or visit ps20.org/donate
Don’t forget employer matches! (Tool to check) �
$80,000
PTA Updates + Upcoming Events
PTA Event and Programming Updates
In the last month, the PTA Board + Committees spearheaded these initiatives…
☘️🥳 Irish Heritage Celebration + Eid Celebration - The International and Multicultural Families Committee hosted an Irish Heritage celebration just after St. Patrick’s Day and an Eid Fitr Celebration at the conclusion of Ramadan.
🔬 Science Fair- Parent volunteers, Ms. Jessica, and Mr. Jonathan showcased medical and science demonstrations (and games!) while 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders presented their Science Fair projects.
👚Community Closet - The Community Service and Outreach Committee held a Spring clothing drive - and they cleaned out the lost and found!
⚽ Brooklyn FC - We held a fundraising game at Maimonides Park with Brooklyn FC, our hometown women’s soccer team!
Community Education Council: District 13
Community Education Councils (CECs) are volunteer parents and community leaders dedicated to supporting local district schools to improve student achievement.
The 2025 Elections Are Here!
Participating in the 2025 elections as a candidate or a voter is your chance to help shape the future of your school community. Voting will take place from April 25 through May 13.
There are 10 seats available for D13, and PS 20 parents running include: Shayron Doggett, Fabienne Keller, and Amaranta Seabright-Medina
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/education-councils/elections
Voting begins tomorrow!
You will use your NY Schools account to vote online
PTA Executive Board Nominations
Elections are May 15 (PTA General Mtg)
PTA members may nominate themselves or others for any board role, and the following are currently uncontested:
Submit Nominations by Friday, April 25! nominations@ps20.org
Visit ps20.org/pta-elections for more info
Questions or want to join the Nominating Committee?
Email laurel.pinson@ps20.org or message her on Konstella
Congratulations: Chess and Debate Teams!
The Visionaries won 1st Place out of 15 teams in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Team Tournament on April 5, capturing their second trophy this year.
The Debate Team competed at the D13 tournament on March 27. Congratulations to Sidney and Charlotte for medaling!
Committee Updates
International & Multicultural Families Committee
JOIN US ON KONSTELLA or email international@ps20.org
Chairs: Meryem Jordan, Zainab Abedin, Ana Lourdes, Miss Quinn
Our goal is to strengthen our community bonds and support, international, multicultural and immigrant families throughout the school year. We host cultural events throughout the year that include food, music, dance and crafts representing our diverse student body.
Events:
Committee Leadership:
to learn more.
Help to plan & join the party!
Our next event is Thursday, May 8th 3pm-5pm
Get involved in our exciting events! Reach out through Konstella or scan this QR code to join in the fun.
Fun English Classes for PS 20 Families - Sign up Now!
Every Wed & Fri from 8:30am to 10 am @ PS20 Cafeteria
All levels are welcome.
More info/ Register: analourdes@ps20.org
Community Support & Service
What’s Happening:
communitysupport@ps20.org�→ Join the Committee
Chairs: Alexandra Ponce de Leon-LeBec, Amanda Calderon, Iben Falconer, Kate Maroney
Fundraising Committee
Chair: Liz Vaughan, Jeanne Bachelard
What’s Happening: Less than 1 month before the LOVE BALL! 2 months before the end of the school year. �
New goal of $200K we can make it TOGETHER (currently at $92,701)!�
→ Upcoming events:
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Spotlight: Love Ball and Silent Auction
The PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year!
Volunteers, donations, and sponsorships needed. Email fund@ps20.org
In Search Of…
💕 SILENT AUCTION
✅ Photographer to take pictures of items to display on the website + night of the auction (5/16)
✅ Designer to make deck to show on the screen for the event
✅ Comms people to advertise the silent auction to the community outside of the PS20
💕 BALL
✅ Volunteers needed on the night of the event
✅ Comms people to advertise the event
✅ Photographers (1-2) during event to capture the event
✅ Graphic designer to design the menus, welcoming sign, etc.
✅ Volunteers to help to make the scenography: 4/30 and 5/2 (cut material, iron cut-outs)
💄 Make up artists for a makeup session for kids and volunteers on the day and/or performers. Violette_FR is working on the makeup tutorial
🪩 Seamstress who can make few collars / tutu
Please contact: fund@ps20.org
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Brooklyn Sports Fundraisers
Coming up:
All tickets sold benefit PS 20!
www.ps20.org/bksports
STEAM Committee
Chair: Julie-Ann Cavallo-Fleming
What’s Happening: Utopia Lab
In progress
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Room 306
Green Arts Committee
Chairs: Abbas Husain + Kyle Gates
Green Arts is an interdisciplinary, hands-on enrichment program that includes Gardening & Sustainability as well as Arts classes.
What’s Happening
A package of 10,000 bees and their queen were given a new home on our roof in a hive painted by students!
Spring Planting Day is this Saturday (rain date Sunday, 4/27). Come help prepare the school’s front gardens for spring, test the irrigation system, install a new tool shed, and plant native pollinator friendly plants to provide habitat for our bees! Children are welcome to join, tools and gloves provided.
Library Committee
Chairs: Anne Dodgen-Averitt, Margo Rivera
NEXT MEETING
Friday, May 2, 2025
8:30 am | Rm. 126
Rainbow Club
Chairs: Danica You-Hamilton, Amaranta Medina-Seabright, Sarah Murray, Brett Masterson, Nicholas Hamilton.
The club is open to all members of our PS 20 community - including LGBTQIA+ students and families, as well as student allies. The Rainbow Club is intended to help promote a safe, healthy, and inclusive school environment. Each meeting provides time for students & families to play and connect through reading, arts & crafts, dance breaks, and other fun activities. The group meets monthly, and in June will participate as a school community in the Brooklyn Pride March.
Rainbow Club will meet after school until 4pm on the second Friday of every month. We are looking for more caregiver volunteers to take on new initiatives!
Our next meeting is �Friday May 9th
2:40pm in Room 208
Merch Committee
Chairs: Alexia Cox and Rachelle Dupere, Brett Masterson, Carol Cohen
Updates:
What We Are Working On:
Safe Streets Committee
Chairs: Pamela Reid, Brian Blessinger
Updates:
What We Are Working On:
We Need YOU!
Spring Planting - Saturday, April 26 from 10am-1pm.
Coffee will be served!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week - May 5-9. Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities
Career Day - Tuesday, May 13 - Want to talk about your career to our kids? Please email Ms. Colon to participate! kcolon3@schools.nyc.gov
Love Ball - Friday, May 16
Talent Show - Friday, May 30 - Set design, video, program/poster design, stage crew, house managers, ushers, and more! Email dchung4@schools.nyc.gov
The PTA is looking for support and volunteers for…
Upcoming Calendars
April goes here
May goes here
Wrap Up
Thank you!