Get your PS 39 Zip Hoodies- online only!  Hoodies are made to order and need up to 3 weeks for production.  Youth & adult sizes in various colors. Patches are sewn to garment.  Pick up times will be announced when items are delivered.  Plus t-shirts, hats, mugs and totes available for sale!  Visit our ONLINE STORE here.  Questions? contact Amycaronshif@gmail.com or betsysentner@gmail.com.

We are excited to announce that our annual Variety Show will be on Wednesday, April 17 (6 -  8 pm).  
Students in grades 3 -5 are invited to audition.  Auditions will be held on February 26 & 27.  Any student that is interested in auditioning must return a permission form by Friday, February 8.  

PS 39 is celebrating all of the SUPER work our students and staff have been doing this school year.  Everyone is invited to wear their favorite superhero gear to school.  Reminder: no masks or fake weapons at school.

Our student scientists in grades 3 -5 have been researching, recording and preparing project to share with our community.  Parents are invited to check out the fair at Camp Friendship from 9 - 10:30 am.
Students in our upper grades will be visiting as a class at the following times:

• Grade 3: 9:00- 9:30 am
• Grade 4: 9:30- 10:00 am
• Grade 5: 10:00- 10:30 am

Project Drop Off Information:
All students in Grades 3 - 5 should bring their tri-fold board and log to room 101 by Friday, January 25th. Please make sure all items are labeled with first/last name and class.
Any optional models should be dropped off Tuesday morning (January 29th) before 8:20.

Parent Volunteers Needed:
Ms. Long is in need of parent volunteers to help with science fair set up at Camp Friendship on Tuesday morning. Volunteers should meet at Camp Friendship starting anytime after 7:45 am. Please email Ms. Long if you can help (slong@ps39.org).
Volunteers are needed to help:

• carry projects from the school to Camp Friendship
• set up tables/chairs to display the projects
• arrange projects for display

Family Fitness Fridays are back!  Join us every Friday from 7:30- 8:10 am for sports themed fun and games led by our PE Teacher, Mr. Bacovic.  This is a family event, all students must come with an adult and everyone should be ready to move!
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 (6:30 - 8:30 pm) Workshop presented by the Center for Racial Justice in Education, hosted by PS 39's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and sponsored by the Parent Association.  This two-hour workshop will provide participants with: a deeper knowledge of the history and definition of race and racism, an enhanced understanding of how race and racism affect children and how children see race, skills for approaching age-appropriate conversations using a racial equity lens.

Schedule: Arrival (6- 6:30pm)/ Workshop (6:30- 8:30 pm).  A light dinner will be provided for participants and children in room 103 which will be gluten free & vegetarian options.  Just before the workshop begins, children will take their dinner to the cafeteria for childcare and activities.

Reserve your spot by emailing diversity@ps39.org and Pay-What-You-Can at the door.  View the flyer HERE.

​Kindergarten: Tuesday, December 18
8:45- 9:15 am at Camp Friendship

Grade 1: Thursday, December 20
8:45- 9:15 am at Camp Friendship

Grades 2- 5: Tuesday, December 18
7:30 pm at John Jay High School

Gr. 2- 5 Parents: You must sign your child up online to participate in the Gr. 2-5 evening concert. Sign up HERE.
Volunteers needed to help supervise students at the evening concert on December 18.Sign up to help HERE.

​Mr. Deutsch has posted audio tracks of the songs that our students will be performing at our concerts on our Music Page.  Families can listen and practice at home before the big events!

​The online PS 39 gear shop is live! This is your chance to purchase gear in a variety of colors, sizes and styles including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, and even tote bags. The online store closes Sunday night. Orders will be delivered to the school the week of December 17

Shop now: stores.inksoft.com/ps_39/shop/home

​Many of our school's amazing programs exist because of the donations we receive every year including New Victory Theater Partnership, Swim for Life, NY Philharmonic partnership, recess coaches and others. We are aiming to raise $120,000 this year, so please be generous in your donations and encourage your companies to participate in corporate matching.  

For your convenience, you can donate online HERE, or you may send a check payable to PS 39 Parent Association in your child's folder. Remember that your donation is also tax deductible.

Please RSVP for your special guest! PS 39 will open its doors to our extended family members on Friday, November 30. The day will begin with a special breakfast & presentation at Camp Friendship for our guests and then classroom visits for special activities.   Food Donations and Volunteers needed- sign up here to help!

Grandparents & VIP Day Poetry Contest
Students in Grades 2 - 5 will be invited to submit a poem about the very important people in their lives (grandparents, aunts, nannies, special friends etc.). Three poems will be selected to be read at our Grandparent/VIP day breakfast. Students will be receiving information about the poetry contest this week. Please send in poems by November 21.