Tomorrow night is the premiere of the PS41 Class of 2023 production of The Lion King Kids.  General admission tickets are on sale at drop off on Thursday (6/1) and Friday (6/2). Tickets will also be on sale before the shows if they haven't sold out.  

Show Dates & Times

• Thursday, June 1st at 6pm SOLD OUT
• Friday, June 2nd at 6pm
• Saturday, June 3 at 12 Noon
• Saturday, June 3 at 6pm

Doors open 30 minutes prior to start

The show is 1 1/2 hours long, including a 20 minute intermission.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

No strollers, bikes or scooters.

We hope you and the whole family will join us!

If you'd like to attend but ticket cost is a barrier, please reach out to Thom Lee for assistance.

The DEI Committee is hosting PS41's Annual Pride Picnic on Tuesday June 6th from 4:30- 7p in the big yard. Enter through the Greenwich Street gate. Admission is free. Families are being asked to donate food to share potluck style. Pizza will be for sale. Sign up to help here. Look out for the flyer in your child's take home folder.

 Email dei@ps41.org with any questions.

Your kids have been waiting for this! The PS 41 chess program is pleased to announce the return of the annual chess party!  All current PS 41 students and their families are invited to our annual spring bash to celebrate chess at our school. Join us for an evening of food, chess and bughouse, awards and fun! Meet the chess teachers and other chess loving families. 

Thursday, June 15th, 5:30-7:30p

5:30pm - check in

5:45pm - national team awards ceremony (auditorium)

6:00pm - party begins (cafeteria)

$10 per person

Admission price includes pizza and dumplings!  Please volunteer to bring baked goods or fruit.

Tickets are available online only and will NOT be sold at the door. Purchase your tickets today by clicking  HERE.  Online registration will close by 8pm June 14th or earlier if capacity is reached. This is not a drop off event. All children must be accompanied by a supervising adult.  

If you have any questions, please email ps41chess@gmail.com.

The PS41 experience is unparalleled because of all of the teachers and staff that really care about our students. They go above and beyond each and everyday.  

Your Class Parents are collecting for your classroom teachers and para professionals (see your weekly Class Parent email for details). If you would like to contribute to a pool to purchase gift cards for additional building staff (about 60 people) please vemno the Executive Board Members listed below.  Deadline for all collections is June 11.  Gifts will be distributed the week of June 19th. Donations are kept confidential (only the person you venmo will know).

• Specialty Teachers, Custodians, & Security Staff (Venmo @Sarah-Zgliniec)
• All other office, administrative and support staff (Venmo @Libby-Graf-2)

Please note that your participation in all end of the year gifting is entirely voluntary and there is no set minimum or maximum contribution amount.   Most importantly, whether your family decides to participate or not, any gifts given by Class Parents and the PTA will be given on behalf of the entire community. Individual teacher or staff gifts on behalf of one family are prohibited.  Please don't put our teachers and staff in an awkward position by giving them something outside of these gifting pools.  They are not allowed to accept them. If your child would like to give a card or small craft project, as a thank you, that is okay.

Don't miss your chance to purchase the 2023 PS41 Yearbook!

This time-honored tradition is the result of months of hard work by our yearbook team to best represent the entire 2022-2023 school year for all students from 3K through our graduating 5th graders. It captures so many wonderful memories and is a keepsake for your child to treasure for years to come. Check out candids, class photos, beloved staff, relive events like Monster Mash & Spring Fest, club highlights (run, chess, math), field trips and more.

We've only ordered a certain amount of copies, once they sell out they are gone.  Reserve yours here now.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

5th-Grade Families: You have already purchased and will receive ONE copy as part of the Grad Package. If you'd like additional copies, please purchase using this form.

Pickup Schedule for 3K-4th Grade:

• Tuesday, June 20th through Friday, June 24th @ Drop-off by the main entrance and @ Dismissal in the yard
• Any day after June 20th during school hours - in the PTA Office

Is your child missing a DUSC jacket? The Lost & Found has two.  What about your PS41 merch? The Lost & Found will be on display tomorrow and Friday at drop off at the main entrance. Here are pictures of the current items.  Please remember to label your child's clothing- especially the layers that get taken off.  All it takes is a Sharpie.  If you want to get fancy, you can order stick on labels. Items not picked up by the end of the June will be donated.

As Thom's community update shared, "School Spirit Day, Color Day, is scheduled for Friday, June 23.  We love this day, as it shows unity across each grade, with students from the same grade wearing the same color, and also shows unity across the school, as we all come together to form a beautiful rainbow.  Students can wear t-shirts, socks, accessories."

These are the grade colors:

• 3K: teal

• Pre-K: pink

• Kindergarten: orange

• 1st Grade: yellow

• 2nd Grade: purple

• 3rd Grade: red

• 4th Grade: blue

• 5th Grade: green

You can wear your own colored shirts or stop by the school store this Friday, June 2 or Friday, June 16th at drop off to pick up a PS41 branded shirt.

In school chess instructor Mr. Jeremy is hosting 4 weeks of Chess camp at PS41. All campers receive an account to chesskid.com with a free one year gold membership.  View the brochure here and visit their website nycknights.com to register online.

The McBurney Y is hosting camp from July 3 - August 25 at PS41.  Check out the details here.

Our PS41 Main Calendar includes all PTA and committee meetings, school programs, community activities and social events. The DOE Calendar has all citywide dates. 

Upcoming events: 

• Supply Drive: if you haven't yet, pay online here
• 6/1, 6/2, 6/3: 5th Grade Musical
• 6/1: 2023-24 PTA Budget Review @9:30a via Zoom
• 6/2: School Store @ drop off in front of school
• 6/6: Pride Picnic @ 4:30-7p in the Yard
• 6/8 & 6/9: School Closed
• 6/12: Parents of Diverse Learners @ 12 via Zoom
• 6/12: SLT Meeting @4:30p in school
• 6/13: PTA Meeting Elections & Budget vote @ 9a via Zoom (register here for the link)
• 6/16: Snack Attack @ dismissal in the yard.
• 6/19: School Closed
• 6/20: School Store @ drop off in front of school
• 6/21: 5th Grade Graduation
• 6/23: School Spirit Day, Color Day
• 6/27: Last Day of School  

PS41's May Character Education Trait is COURAGE -- Being able to face challenging situations with confidence.

In May, students will learn that we need courage when we are afraid to do something, but know it’s what we should do. While we all need courage, it may be difficult to know when and what others are afraid of. Students will show respect for their classmates because they want them to be courageous, learning new things rather than being afraid of making a mistake. We will practice finding the courage to stand up for ourselves and others. 

Home-to-School Connection 

Practice courage at home with your child. Click here for ideas.