Calling all PS41 grown-ups - it's time for an adult-only night out! Join us tonight from 6:30 to 8:30pm, or to whatever hour the festivities takes you, at The Standard Biergarten (848 Washington @ 13th Street) for a casual evening of chit chat and laughter punctuated with pretzels, sausage, beer and ping-pong. 

• Purchase food and beverages at the bar, no tickets!
• Just show up, no RSVP!
• Enjoy the spacious high-ceilinged, open-air & heated space!

Email ClassParents@ps41.org with any questions.

Back by popular demand, our Halloween Costume Drive will run from October 11th through 14th. Our neighboring elementary schools were so very grateful last year for the amazing options that came their way, and we're excited for our community to come together to deliver to them again this year. 

See Halloween Drive Flyer for more details or email 41Cares@ps41.org with any questions or to join their distribution list.

Save the date for the return of our beloved Monster Mash -- Saturday October 29th. In order to manage the crowds and adjust the the spookiness, we are offering two sessions:

• Session 1: noon-2pm; 3K through 2nd Grade 
• Session 2: 3-5pm;  3rd through 5th Grade

What is Monster Mash? A Halloween celebration for current PS41 students. The first two floors of the school will be filled with arts and crafts, gaga pits, a green screen, a mad science experience, a chill out space, glam squad, music, a scavenger hunt, food tables (baked goods and pizza with gluten and nut free options available), a realistic Haunted House, and photo booth and souvenirs for purchase. Come in costume! 

How can you participate? Our community has a great appetite for in-person events and we are thrilled to be able to bring many of them back. In order for a large scale event like Monster Mash to succeed, we need many volunteers to help pull off every aspects of this extravaganza. There is a comprehensive list of options for you to do your part - signup HERE! Quick highlights: we need people to help construct the haunted house, bake or buy for the food tables, staff the event (2.25 hour shifts), set up or break down the entire event. There is something for everyone. Please be sure to snag a spot!

Where do I purchase tickets? Tickets are $25 per student; Monster Money is $10 (towards food purchases). Tickets will be on sale (1) online at this link through Thursday October 28th, (2) in person on Wednesday October 26th at dropoff and dismissal, Thursday October 27th at dropoff and dismissal, and Friday October 29th at dropoff only; and (3) at the door on the day of the event. 

We ensure that PS41 events are accessible to all students; please reach out to Thom Lee for support.

Any questions? email MonsterMash@ps41.org.

Calling all PS41 artists and poets...! As one of our annual beloved fundraisers, the PTA designs and sells a calendar of students' art and poetry. This year we invite our students to inspire us all year long with their visions of "365 Days of Wonder." Your children are free to interpret the theme however they wish and should let the creativity flow! Prompts could include: How do you envision possibilities for a future world?; What are your hopes and dreams?; What do you wonder about? -- there are no boundaries, so let your child's imagination run wild.

Your kiddos can show and/or tell us what it means to them by submitting artwork, poetry or a combination of the two. All two-dimensional forms are acceptable, including but not limited to collage, watercolor, photography, drawings, acrylic and oil paintings, but may not exceed 8.5"x11" in size. Art teacher Ms. Toni Ann will be reviewing all entries and selecting approximately 40 pieces to be published in the 2023 calendar. 

In order to have our calendars delivered in time for the holidays, submissions are due October 21st by 3pm. Students can submit original artwork to the PTA office (Room 101) or deliver to their classroom teachers. See the A&P Flyer for additional details and email PTA@ps41.org with any questions.

Thanks to those of you who have already donated. We're slowly climbing to our goal.  We're looking for everyone to participate at any level. Please take the time to Donate Online now.

Why does the PTA need to raise funds?  

NYC’s DOE Budget does not cover 100% of the school’s operating budget. Through contributions from our families, the PTA raises and funds the portion of the budget that helps set our school apart from others. And we need your help, now more than ever, to ensure we rebuild the breadth of enrichment programs, activities, resources and equipment that creates for our kids the magical experience of our National Blue Ribbon Award winning school. For more information see our Family Giving Flyer.

Our total PTA budget of $552,000 is based on projected expenditures for the aggregate of our 500 students. Each year, our Family Giving Campaign strives to raise at least half of that amount through a direct campaign. Every dollar counts. Please Donate Online.

Look for Family Giving volunteers on Friday at drop off to answer any questions or email FamilyGiving@ps41.org.

Our Community Education Council for District 2 (CECD2), created by the New York State Legislature, is the local body responsible for ensuring that we, as the parents, and the public have input in educational decision-making at our community school district level. If you are interested in learning more about, and/or getting involved in, the education landscape in NYC:

• Signup for the CECD2 mailing list; or
• Attend virtual meetings (schedule); the next one tonight at 7p will address the topic of School Safety. 

Community Board 2 has an important advisory role in land use and zoning, landmarks, quality of life, City budget, municipal service delivery, etc. If you are interested in learning more about, and/or getting involved in, the many issues affecting our local community’s welfare:

• Signup for the CB2 mailing list;
• Contact CB2 with any community concerns; or
• Attend a meeting (schedule); the next one on October 17th at 6pm will discuss Parks and Waterfront use (specifically addressing our local Horatio playground). 

Our PS41 Main Calendar includes all PTA and committee meetings, school programs, community activities and social events. Here's a quick "How To" on syncing it with your personal calendar. The DOE Calendar has all citywide dates. 

PS41's October's Character Education Trait is Respect.

Below is a summary of upcoming events:

• 10/11-10/14: 41Cares Costume Drive at drop off
• 10/12: Fall Fling @ 6:30-8:30p in The Standard Biergarten
• 10/18: PTA Meeting @ 9am
• 10/21: Art & Poetry submissions due to the PTA office. 
• 10/21: Snack Attack @ dismissal; come support the 5th grade
• 10/29: Monster Mash @ PS41 Session 1: noon-2pm for 3K-2nd grades; Session 2: 3-5pm for 3rd- 5th graders